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SynFutures Unveils ‘Entropy’ to Improve On-Chain Order Book Infrastructure

Decentralized exchange SynFutures has unveiled Entropy, a technology aimed at improving infrastructure for on-chain derivatives trading. SynFutures announced on July 9 that Entropy, a core technology designed to improve the efficiency of on-chain ord

Seoul Fintech Lab to Hold XRP Ledger-Based Financial Innovation Program

Seoul Fintech Lab will launch a digital-asset service discovery program with XRPL Korea. The organization said April 9 that it will hold the Korea Financial Innovation Program 2026 to identify innovative ideas for blockchain-based digital assets. The

Trump Says US Will Maintain Military Posture Until Iran Truce Is Fully Implemented

President Donald Trump renewed his warning that military action remains possible despite a ceasefire agreement with Iran. In a Truth Social post on Aug. 8, Trump wrote that US warships, aircraft and troops would remain near Iran. He said the military

Trump Says Reports of Iran Ceasefire Talks on ‘10 Conditions’ Are Fake News

President Donald Trump denied reports about what he described as 10 conditions tied to ceasefire talks with Iran. Trump wrote on Truth Social on July 8 that the 10 negotiating terms reported by The New York Times and CNN were "completely fabricated"

US Ether ETFs See $13.84 Million Inflow as Staking Products Attract Funds

U.S. spot Ether exchange-traded funds returned to net inflows. Ether ETFs posted combined net inflows of $13.84 million on Aug. 8, according to data compiled by Trader T. BlackRock’s staking product ETHB led the gains with $44.3 million in inflows. 2

US Bitcoin ETFs Post $124.25 Million in Net Outflows as Institutional Pullback Deepens

Institutional money continued to exit the spot Bitcoin ETF market. US-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded net outflows of $124.25 million on April 8, according to data compiled by Trader T. Fidelity's FBTC led the outflows with $79.12 million withdrawn

Treasury Secretary Bessent Urges Congress to Pass Clarity Act for Crypto Regulation

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urged Congress to pass legislation to reduce regulatory uncertainty in the cryptocurrency market. The Wall Street Journal reported on July 8 that Bessent, in an opinion piece, wrote that digital assets have already be

Korbit, Good Neighbors Partner to Expand Digital-Asset Donations

Korbit, a South Korean cryptocurrency exchange, is moving to build a donation model using digital assets. Korbit said May 9 that it had signed a memorandum of understanding with Good Neighbors to promote digital-asset-based donations. The agreement w

Bithumb Warns Users Over ClickFix Phishing, Infostealer Data Theft

Bithumb urged users to strengthen security precautions as a new phishing tactic spreads. The South Korean crypto exchange said it had issued prevention guidelines on ClickFix phishing and infostealer malware. ClickFix is a phishing method that disgui

Democrats Seek Trump Impeachment Over Iran Remarks, Call ‘Civilization’ Threat Inappropriate

U.S. Democrats are calling for President Donald Trump’s impeachment over his remarks on Iran. SFGATE reported on Aug. 8 that Trump stepped up military threats after a deadline related to keeping the Strait of Hormuz open had passed, saying in effect

Shinhan Card Completes Stablecoin Payment Trial, Validates Hybrid Card Model

Shinhan Card has completed a proof of concept for next-generation payment technology using stablecoins and blockchain. The company completed proof-of-concept tests for six core projects, including a stablecoin-based payment system, according to a Jul

Crypto Card Payments Top $600 Million as USDC Gains Share

The market for crypto-linked card payments is growing rapidly, reshaping competition among stablecoins. The Block reported on April 8 that monthly crypto card payment volume reached about $600 million in March, more than tripling from $187 million a

Israel Strikes More Than 100 Sites Across Lebanon, Deepening Middle East Tensions as Ceasefire Frays

Israel launched a large-scale air assault across Lebanon, further straining a two-week ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran. CNN reported on July 8 that the Israel Defense Forces struck more than 100 sites across Beirut, the Bekaa Valley and s

Torres Urges SEC, CFTC Probe of Trading Before Trump Delayed Iran Strike

Rep. Ritchie Torres called on the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to investigate unusual trading in crude oil and stock futures ahead of President Donald Trump's announcement delaying a strike on Iran.

Oil Rebounds to About $96 After Iran Claims Hormuz Transit Halted

International oil prices are rebounding after a steep selloff as tensions in the Middle East flare again. Trading Economics data on July 9 showed West Texas Intermediate crude surged to near $115 on the Middle East conflict, then fell to the low $90s

Macron Criticizes Israel's Lebanon Strikes, Says They Threaten Ceasefire

French President Emmanuel Macron sharply criticized Israel's airstrikes on Lebanon, saying they risk undermining the ceasefire agreement. CNN reported on June 8 that Macron described the Israeli strikes as "indiscriminate" and said they threatened th

Suspicious Pre-Ceasefire Bets Emerge on Polymarket as Dozens of New Accounts Reap Large Profits

Suspicious betting activity was spotted on prediction market Polymarket just before the ceasefire announcement between the US and Iran. AP News reported on Aug. 8 that newly created Polymarket accounts began placing large bets on a ceasefire hours be

Canary Capital Files for Spot PEPE ETF With SEC

Asset manager Canary Capital is seeking to launch a spot exchange-traded fund based on the meme coin PEPE. Canary Capital filed an S-1 registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to list an ETF tracking PEPE's spot price,

Iran Says Strait of Hormuz Shipping Has Halted After Alleged Ceasefire Breach

Iran said shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has effectively halted, blaming what it called a ceasefire breach. CNN reported on April 8 that Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said vessel traffic through the strait fell sharply and then effe

Morgan Stanley’s MSBT Bitcoin ETF Draws $34 Million on First Day as Low Fee Stands Out

Morgan Stanley’s spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund drew investor inflows on its first day of trading, attracting market attention. CoinDesk reported on Aug. 8 that Morgan Stanley’s Bitcoin ETF, MSBT, recorded about $34 million in net inflows on its d

Bitcoin Depot Says Hack Stole About $3.66 Million in Bitcoin

Bitcoin ATM operator Bitcoin Depot said hackers stole about $3.66 million in Bitcoin from the company. Decrypt reported on July 8 that Bitcoin Depot disclosed in a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission that about 50.9 Bitcoin was si

Iran Calls Ceasefire ‘Unreasonable,’ Exposing Rifts Over Hormuz and Deal Terms

A two-week ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran is showing signs of fraying just one day after it was announced. AP News reported on July 8 that Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf called both the ceasefire and the negotiations themsel

Yuga Labs Settles BAYC Copycat NFT Suit, Bars Ryder Ripps From Using Trademarks

Yuga Labs, the developer of Bored Ape Yacht Club, has settled its legal dispute with the artist behind a copycat nonfungible token project. The Block reported on Aug. 8 that Yuga Labs, conceptual artist Ryder Ripps and his business partner Jeremy Cah

Franklin Templeton Strategist Says US Inflation Could Hit 4%, Fed May Cut Rates Once This Year

Hankyung-Wall Street Expert Group Interview Stephen Dover, Chief Market Strategist at Franklin Templeton Cuts Fed Rate-Cut Forecast to One From Two Strait of Hormuz Shipping Disruptions Could Add Inflation Pressure to Food, Agriculture and Semiconduc

Anthropic Limits Access to New AI Model on Cyberattack Misuse Concerns

Anthropic has restricted access to its latest AI model, citing security risks. Cointelegraph reported on April 7 that the company would release its new model, Claude Mythos Preview, only to a limited number of companies. The model has shown the abili

Morgan Stanley’s Spot Bitcoin ETF to Start Trading on NYSE Arca as Digital-Asset Push Accelerates

Morgan Stanley’s spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund is set to make its market debut. Cointelegraph reported on Aug. 8 that the Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust, or MSBT, will list on NYSE Arca. Trading is scheduled to begin later on Aug. 8, Korea time. Th

Ethereum Rises 5% on US-Iran Truce Hopes, With $2,250 Resistance in Focus

Ethereum rose as hopes for a ceasefire between the US and Iran buoyed risk appetite. NewsBTC reported on June 7 that Ether extended gains after breaking above $2,220, climbing as high as $2,273 during the session. Selling pressure later emerged, leav

US Spot Ether ETFs See $64.61 Million in Outflows as Institutional Money Pulls Back

US spot Ether exchange-traded funds extended their outflow streak. The funds posted total net outflows of $64.61 million on July 7, according to data compiled by Trader T. Fidelity's FETH saw the biggest withdrawal at $48.21 million, while BlackRock'

US Spot-Bitcoin ETFs Post $159.44 Million Outflow as Grayscale, Fidelity Lead Withdrawals

Outflows continued in the spot-Bitcoin ETF market. Bitcoin spot ETFs recorded net outflows of $159.44 million on Aug. 7, according to data compiled by Trader T. The biggest withdrawals came from major funds. Fidelity's FBTC posted net outflows of $47

Fars Says Iran Would Forgo Nuclear Arms if US Recognizes Enrichment Rights

Differences Emerge With Supreme National Security Council Statement Meaning of Hormuz ‘Control’ Also Unclear Prospect of a Second Abraham Accord Iran’s semi-official Fars News Agency reported that Tehran’s 10-point proposal included a pledge not to m