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Tx Halts XRPL Bridge After 198,715 XRP Theft
A critical flaw in deposit verification logic allowed attackers to drain 198,715.88 XRP from the tx XRPL bridge reserve on August 9. The exploit, which involved fabricating phantom deposits to trigger unbacked minting, has forced the project to suspend operations while the team coordinates with the FBI to trace the stolen funds.
SBI and Nodeinfra Launch Project Musubi for Japan-Korea Payments
By bypassing the U.S. dollar as an intermediary, Japan’s SBI Digital Practice and South Korea’s Nodeinfra are building a cross-border payment network designed to settle yen and won transactions simultaneously. The initiative, dubbed Project Musubi, utilizes the Canton Network to eliminate the settlement risks inherent in traditional sequential exchange processes.
Binance CSO: Quantum computing is a long-term risk, not an immediate crisis
Current quantum computers lack the scale and reliability required to compromise the cryptographic foundations of Bitcoin and Ethereum, according to Binance Chief Security Officer Jimmy Su. While the technology poses no present danger to digital assets, the industry must begin preparing for a post-quantum transition before vulnerabilities emerge.
ASIC dismantles Yepbit websites amid withdrawal freeze claims
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has shuttered multiple websites linked to the crypto exchange Yepbit. The move follows reports from investors unable to retrieve their funds, coupled with allegations that the platform falsely blamed the regulator for the platform-imposed withdrawal freeze.
Crypto.com expands into U.S. equities via tokenized derivatives
Crypto.com has launched a suite of tokenized derivatives tracking 1,500 U.S. stocks and ETFs, enabling eligible users in the European Economic Area to trade synthetic equity exposure 24/7. The service allows for fractional positions starting at $1, bypassing traditional market hours while utilizing Alpaca as a custodial partner.
H100 Taps Veteran Peter Warren to Manage Expanded Bitcoin Treasury
With a massive 2,455-Bitcoin acquisition finalized, the Swedish firm H100 Group has appointed market veteran Peter C. Warren as chief investment officer. The move integrates Warren’s existing derivative strategies into the corporate treasury, now totaling 3,506.4 Bitcoin, as the company shifts toward a more active risk-management approach.
Bitwise Trims Workforce Amid 31% Drop in BITW Assets
Bitwise Asset Management has reduced its global headcount by 14%, leaving approximately 155 employees as the firm navigates a prolonged crypto market slump. The layoffs follow a difficult first half of 2026, during which the firm’s flagship Bitwise 10 Crypto Index Fund saw its net assets decline by 31%.
Metaplanet Shifts $247M in Bitcoin Amidst $1.4B Paper Loss
Onchain analysts tracked 3,881 Bitcoin leaving wallets linked to the Japanese firm Metaplanet on August 12, sparking speculation over the company's treasury strategy. The movement occurred while the asset traded near $63,600, leaving the firm’s massive holdings significantly underwater compared to estimated acquisition costs.
Erebor Bank eyes $9.5B valuation in massive funding push
Columbus-based Erebor Bank is closing in on a $1.5 billion capital raise at an $8 billion pre-money valuation. The deal, which would push the lender’s post-money valuation toward $9.5 billion, arrives just six months after the startup secured its national bank charter to serve the U.S. innovation economy.
Ravencoin Hits Record Low as Miners Race to Roll Back Exploited Chain
Ravencoin plummeted to an all-time low of $0.002754 this week after a consensus flaw forced major mining pools to initiate a massive chain reorganization. The technical failure, which began on August 7, leaves three days of network transactions vulnerable to reversal as developers scramble to restore stability.
Ripple extends academic blockchain partnership with NYU Abu Dhabi
Ripple has committed to funding New York University Abu Dhabi’s blockchain research program through 2027, deepening a partnership that has already funneled over $1 million into academic projects. The collaboration links global fintech development with localized initiatives, including a blockchain-based trade platform for smallholder farmers in Ghana.
ABN AMRO Profit Climbs as Wealth Management Assets Surge
ABN AMRO’s wealth management division attracted €2.3 billion in net new assets during the second quarter of 2026, signaling strong traction among entrepreneurs and business owners. This growth contributed to a broader group performance, where quarterly attributable profit jumped 29 percent year-on-year to reach €780 million.
Federated Hermes Acquires Stake in Penny Blue Capital Real Estate Fund
Pittsburgh-based global asset manager Federated Hermes has secured a position in the flagship real estate debt fund of Europe’s Penny Blue Capital. The acquisition follows Penny Blue’s recent split from ESR Europe, marking a return to management ownership for the firm founded by Beatrice Dupont and Paul House.
Shackleton Advisers Recruits Explorers and Athletes as Ambassadors
UK-based Shackleton Advisers has tapped into a legacy of grit and record-breaking endurance by appointing Alexandra Shackleton and racing driver Nathalie McGloin as its official brand ambassadors. The firm is pairing these appointments with a new lead sponsorship deal for the Nathalie McGloin Racing team.
Titanbay and Standard Chartered Expand Private Wealth Offerings
Private equity secondaries and gold-linked income strategies are reaching new investor segments as Titanbay partners with Coller Capital, while Standard Chartered debuts its ninth sub-fund under its Variable Capital Company platform, managed by Allianz Global Investors, to address demand for yield and portfolio diversification.
Martin Brown to Retire as Continuum Managing Partner
After a decade of leadership at the helm of Plymouth-based Continuum, founder Martin Brown will step down at the end of August. His departure triggers a transition for the M&G Advice firm, with non-executive director Jim Reeve stepping in as interim managing partner starting in September, pending regulatory approval.
Harmony scrambles to freeze funds following massive unauthorized mint
A suspected security breach on the Harmony Layer 1 network has triggered a sharp market sell-off, with analysts reporting the unauthorized creation of four billion ONE tokens. As the project scrambles to coordinate with cryptocurrency exchanges to freeze assets, the token's value has plummeted by roughly 32 percent.
Binance Places GLMR, ICX, MOVR, RARE and SOPH Under Monitoring
Five digital assets face heightened scrutiny after Binance added them to its Monitoring Tag list on August 11. The exchange signaled that Moonbeam, ICON, Moonriver, SuperRare and Sophon now represent increased volatility risks, leaving them vulnerable to potential delisting if they fail to meet ongoing compliance and performance standards.
CFTC Intervenes in Kalshi’s $36 Billion Legal Battle with New York
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has invoked emergency federal authority to mandate that prediction market Kalshi continue operations, directly countering a legal offensive from New York State. The agency warns that New York’s attempt to shutter the exchange under local gambling laws threatens to destabilize federally regulated derivatives markets.
OCC Reopens Doors for Digital Asset Bank Charters
Comptroller Jonathan V. Gould confirmed that digital asset firms with compliant business models now have a clear path into the U.S. national banking system. Following a surge of 40 de novo applications over the past 18 months, the agency is actively pushing to reverse a long-standing decline in new bank formation.
Nasdaq moves to acquire LeveL Markets in push for 24-hour trading
Nasdaq has agreed to acquire LeveL Markets, the third-largest U.S. alternative trading system by volume, marking a strategic pivot toward continuous market operations. The deal strengthens the exchange’s footprint in off-exchange liquidity as it prepares to launch a 23-hour weekday trading schedule this December.
MoneyGram Connects Solana to Global Cash Network
Solana users can now convert digital assets into physical currency across 170 countries, following MoneyGram’s integration of its Ramps service into the blockchain’s developer platform. This move grants wallet providers and developers immediate access to a vast retail network, bypassing the need for complex, individual banking partnerships.
Goliath Ventures Founder Faces Parallel SEC and CFTC Enforcement Actions
Christopher Delgado, the founder of Goliath Ventures, faces simultaneous civil lawsuits from the SEC and CFTC just months after pleading guilty to federal criminal charges. The regulators allege that Delgado orchestrated a massive scheme, siphoning millions from thousands of investors to fund a lavish lifestyle of yachts and luxury vehicles.
US Military Spending on Latin America Operations Hits $4.7 Billion
Since August 2025, the Trump administration has funneled at least $4.7 billion into military operations across Latin America and the Caribbean, according to an analysis from Brown University’s Costs of War Project. These unathorized campaigns include the ousting of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and repeated strikes on civilian vessels.
Pentagon Drafts Options for Potential Panama Canal Seizure
President Donald Trump has ordered the Pentagon to develop strategic plans for reclaiming the Panama Canal, a directive that includes the possibility of military intervention to secure the waterway. U.S. officials confirmed that Southern Command is currently evaluating options ranging from increased security cooperation to a full-scale invasion.
Congresswoman Ramirez Labels State Department Monroe Doctrine Video Propaganda
Congresswoman Delia Ramirez (D-Ill.) has condemned a new State Department promotional video that frames the 1823 Monroe Doctrine as a foundational pillar of American foreign policy. Ramirez, whose parents fled US-backed dictatorships in Guatemala, denounced the production as a cynical attempt to justify historical and ongoing imperialist interventions in the Western Hemisphere.
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Denmark Braces for Potential US Aggression Over Greenland
Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said Monday that Copenhagen is treating Donald Trump’s repeated threats to seize Greenland with absolute urgency. Following the US military’s capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, the Danish government is mobilizing diplomatic defenses to protect the Arctic territory from what it views as a genuine annexation risk.
DOJ Executive Privilege Memo Sparks Backlash Over Shielding Trump Allies
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and advocacy groups are denouncing a new Department of Justice legal opinion that expands executive privilege to cover private advisers. Critics argue the move, sanctioned by Attorney General Todd Blanche, is a calculated attempt to insulate the Trump administration from congressional oversight and accountability.
Big Tech’s AI Tools Are Supercharging Fossil Fuel Extraction
A study published in npj Climate Action reveals that artificial intelligence is accelerating global warming by helping oil and gas companies extract more fossil fuels. While public debate focuses on data center energy consumption, researchers warn that the software sold to energy giants creates a far larger climate impact.
Coinbase secures Abu Dhabi license to build global tokenization hub
Coinbase has received regulatory approval from the Abu Dhabi Global Market to arrange investment deals and provide custody services for tokenized securities. The exchange intends to use the emirate as its primary international base for issuing digital assets that grant holders direct shareholder rights, including dividends and voting capabilities.