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SEC Says Some Crypto Enforcement Actions Failed to Protect Investors

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has acknowledged that some of its past enforcement actions involving cryptocurrencies did not result in investor protection. Cointelegraph reported on Aug. 7 that the SEC, in its 2025 enforcement results re

Bitcoin Tops $72,700 in Ceasefire Rally, but Long-Term Upside Remains Uncertain

Bitcoin jumped on news of a ceasefire agreement between the U.S. and Iran, though analysts said it remains unclear whether the move can turn into a sustained rally. The Block reported on June 7 that Bitcoin rose immediately after the White House anno

CertiK Launches AI Audit Tool, Says It Detected 88.6% of Vulnerability Causes

Global Web3 security firm CertiK has launched an artificial intelligence-based security auditing tool. CertiK said July 7 that it rolled out its AI-powered audit solution, AI Auditor, along with an open-source integrated environment for AI coding age

KakaoBank Vows to Lead Stablecoin Push, Shift to AI-Native Bank

KakaoBank said it will lead the issuance and distribution of stablecoins as it pushes to transform itself into an AI-based financial platform. Edaily reported on Aug. 8 that Chief Executive Officer Yoon Ho-young presented wealth management and artifi

GSR Invests in Libeara to Expand RWA Push

Crypto market maker GSR has invested in tokenization platform Libeara, stepping up its expansion into real-world assets, or RWAs. GSR joined as lead investor in Libeara and entered into a strategic partnership with the company, The Block reported on

Pentagon to Brief on July 8 After Iran Ceasefire Announcement

The Pentagon is due to issue its official response following the announcement of a ceasefire with Iran. The Associated Press reported on July 7 that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Dan Caine are scheduled to hold a joint Pent

Iran, Oman Pursue Strait of Hormuz Tolls in Potential Shift for Global Shipping

Iran and Oman are pursuing a plan to charge tolls on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, according to a report. The Associated Press reported on April 8, citing an unnamed official, that a proposed two-week ceasefire agreement between the US

Iran’s Bitcoin Hashrate Drops 77%, Global Network Impact Limited

Iran’s participation in Bitcoin mining fell sharply over the past quarter. Cointelegraph reported on July 7 that Iran’s Bitcoin hashrate dropped about 77% from the previous quarter. Ian Philpott, marketing director at Luxor Technology, said the count

Bithumb Launches Portfolio Buy Service for Investing in Multiple Coins at Once

South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb has introduced a feature that allows users to buy multiple digital assets in a single order. Bithumb announced on Aug. 8 that it launched its Portfolio Buy Service, which lets users invest in multiple cryp

Bitcoin Surges on News of a Two-Week US-Iran Ceasefire, Tops $72,000

Brent Crude Slides 14% as Trump's Two-Week Iran Halt Eases Supply Fears

International oil prices tumbled and returned to a more stable footing as expectations grew for an easing in military tensions between the US and Iran. TradingView data on July 7 showed Brent crude falling $14.702 from the previous day to $95.068 a b

Trump Says He Will Pause Iran Strikes for Two Weeks if Strait of Hormuz Reopens

President Donald Trump said he would pause airstrikes on Iran for two weeks if Tehran fully, immediately and safely reopens the Strait of Hormuz, raising the possibility that the Middle East may move into a negotiating phase. Trump wrote on Truth Soc

Bitcoin Reclaims $71,000 on Middle East Ceasefire Hopes

Dated Brent Spot Price Tops $144 a Barrel, Setting Record as Iran War Hits Supply

Global oil supply has tightened sharply in the fallout from the Iran war, sending Brent spot prices to a record high. Bloomberg reported on June 7 that Dated Brent, the benchmark for physical North Sea crude, climbed as high as $144.42 a barrel, the

Bitcoin Signals Bullish Turn as Long-Term Holdings Top 4.37 Million BTC

Bitcoin may be entering another bullish phase as long-term holders continue to accumulate across the network. Cointelegraph reported on April 7 that wallets held by long-term Bitcoin investors now contain more than 4.37 million BTC, while network act

House Democrats Press CFTC Over Alleged Insider Trading in Prediction Markets

Seven Democratic members of the U.S. House of Representatives are pressing the Commodity Futures Trading Commission over its handling of alleged insider trading in prediction markets. Cointelegraph reported on April 7 that the lawmakers sent a letter

Charles Schwab Says Even Small Crypto Stakes Can Raise Portfolio Risk

Charles Schwab said there is no single answer for how much investors should allocate to cryptocurrencies, and that even a small position can increase portfolio risk. The Block reported on June 7 that Schwab, in a recent report, laid out two approache

Catalyze to host ‘AI·InfraCon’ in Seoul on April 15

AI·InfraCon (AI/InfraCon), a conference examining the convergence of AI and Web3 infrastructure, will be held in Seoul. Catalyze, a global Web3 consulting firm, said on the 2nd that it will hold AI·InfraCon on April 15 at DREAMPLUS near Gangnam Stati

Drift: "Hack Exploiting Delayed Execution Occurred… Tracking and Freezing Stolen Assets Underway"

Solana-based DeFi protocol Drift has issued an official statement on the cause of the latest hacking incident. According to Drift’s official announcement on the 2nd (local time), the attack was confirmed to have been carried out by combining a delaye

US spot Ethereum ETFs see $7.02 million in net outflows…large asset managers pull funds

US spot Ethereum (ETH) ETFs recorded net outflows. According to TraderT’s tally on the 1st (local time), spot Ethereum ETFs saw total net outflows of $7.02 million. BlackRock’s ETHA posted $32.15 million in outflows, while Fidelity’s FETH saw $11.73

U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs see $174 million in net outflows…institutional flow volatility rises

U.S. spot Bitcoin (BTC) ETFs saw sizable fund withdrawals. According to data compiled by Trader T on the 1st (local time), spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded total net outflows of $173.76 million. BlackRock’s IBIT led the exodus with $86.56 million in outflo

Coinbase: Deal Near on Stablecoin Interest Under the “Clarity Act”

Coinbase’s Chief Legal Officer (CLO) said an agreement is nearing on the issue of paying interest on stablecoins—one of the key sticking points in the Clarity Act, a U.S. bill to set the market structure for digital assets. According to The Block on

Bitcoin Policy Institute: “Taiwan needs to consider bitcoin reserves…must brace for China’s military pressure”

A recommendation has emerged that Taiwan should consider bitcoin (BTC) as a national reserve asset to hedge geopolitical risks. According to Cointelegraph on the 1st (local time), Jacob Langenkamp, a researcher at the Bitcoin Policy Institute, argued

Drift Hack Controversy Spreads… ZachXBT Raises Suspicions of Delayed Response by Circle

A controversy has erupted over an allegedly delayed response by Circle, the issuer of the USDC stablecoin, in connection with the hacking incident involving Drift, a Solana-based DeFi protocol. According to CoinQu, on the 1st (local time), blockchain

Bitcoin Falls After Trump’s Hardline Remarks, Slips Below $67,000

Brent crude jumps 5% on Trump remarks, tops $106

Trump: "We have all the cards"…In address to the nation, underscores both negotiations and offensive action

U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States would continue negotiations with Iran while also maintaining a powerful military offensive in the coming weeks. In a White House address to the nation on the 1st (local time), Trump said, "Negotiatio

Trump: ‘We will send Iran back to the Stone Age’… signals a major offensive over the next 2–3 weeks

US President Donald Trump issued a string of hardline remarks, signaling additional military action against Iran. In a White House address to the nation on the 1st (local time), Trump said, “Over the next 2–3 weeks, we will strike Iran very hard,” ad

Iran Demands Transit Fees for Passage Through the Strait of Hormuz…Using Stablecoins and Yuan Payments

Iran has been found to be imposing transit fees on vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz and collecting part of the charges in stablecoins. On the 1st (local time), Bloomberg, citing multiple anonymous sources, reported that “Iran’s Islamic Re

Upbit signs business agreement with Indonesia’s ICEx…expanding cooperation on digital-asset infrastructure

Upbit has moved to cooperate on building digital-asset infrastructure in Indonesia. Dunamu said on the 2nd that Upbit signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for a technical partnership with Indonesia’s digital-asset exchange ICEx (Indonesia Crypt