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Coreum Bridge Drained of 200,000 XRP in Logic Flaw
Nearly 200,000 XRP vanished from the Coreum XRPL bridge on August 9 after an attacker exploited a failure in the system’s relayer logic. Over 94 separate transactions, the bridge was systematically emptied in under two hours, highlighting critical vulnerabilities in the software connecting independent blockchain networks.
Ravencoin price slides 19% after consensus flaw triggers chain split
A critical consensus vulnerability on the Ravencoin network has allowed attackers to forge blocks since August 7, prompting a 19% drop in RVN price and widespread suspension of exchange deposits. The exploit, which bypassed proof-of-work verification, has forced node operators into an emergency transition toward a recovery chain.
Zama lists ZAMA token on Revolut for European users
Privacy-focused blockchain project Zama has brought its native ZAMA token to Revolut across the European Economic Area. The integration grants the project immediate reach to millions of the fintech platform’s users, allowing them to trade and hold the asset directly within an existing banking and investment interface.
FlightAware Sues Kalshi Over Unauthorized Flight Data Usage
FlightAware has launched a federal lawsuit against prediction market platform Kalshi, alleging the unauthorized use of its proprietary flight-tracking data and branding to settle financial contracts. The flight-tracking firm claims these bets create safety risks by incentivizing individuals to influence airline operations for personal profit.
South Korea Eliminates Minimum Threshold for Crypto Travel Rule
South Korea’s Cabinet has approved a regulatory overhaul that removes the 1 million won minimum threshold for crypto Travel Rule checks, mandating information sharing for every transfer between domestic virtual asset service providers. The move seeks to close loopholes that allowed users to bypass scrutiny through small-scale transactions.
Decta Adopts USDC for Internal Treasury via OpenPayd Infrastructure
London-based payment platform Decta has begun using Circle’s USDC for international treasury settlements, leveraging OpenPayd’s regulated infrastructure to streamline liquidity management. The integration focuses exclusively on the company’s internal capital flows, keeping stablecoin assets entirely separate from Decta’s client-facing payment products and merchant services.
BTCPay Server Offers 10% Bounty for Recovery of Stolen Bitcoin
Supporters of the open-source payment processor BTCPay Server have authorized a bounty equal to 10% of any funds retrieved following a recent exploit that drained connected Lightning nodes. The reward is capped at 3 BTC, providing a financial incentive for the return of assets lost in a critical credential theft.
Riot Platforms Pivots to AI with $9.1 Billion Data Center Deal
Riot Platforms has secured a 20-year data center agreement at its Rockdale, Texas campus, signaling a strategic shift for the Bitcoin miner toward high-density computing. The deal, expected to generate $9.1 billion in revenue, provides 191 megawatts of capacity to a tenant identified by reports as AI lab Anthropic.
Arthur Hayes bets on Fed facility to spark Bitcoin rally
BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes suggests a strategic expansion of the Federal Reserve’s Foreign and International Monetary Authorities repo facility could serve as a liquidity catalyst for Bitcoin, Ether, and gold by allowing Japan to defend the yen without dumping its massive U.S. Treasury holdings.
Bitcoin BIP Editors Remove Luke Dashjr Following BIP 110 Dispute
Developer Luke Dashjr has been stripped of his status as a Bitcoin Improvement Proposal editor following a contentious dispute over the handling of BIP 110. The move, finalized via a GitHub pull request merged by Jon Atack, leaves the editorial team with five members and highlights an ongoing power struggle.
True Potential Joins Origo Hub to Automate Advisor Workflows
UK wealth management firm True Potential has integrated its platform with the Origo Integration Hub, aiming to replace manual data entry with automated daily valuations. The move addresses widespread industry friction, where 91 per cent of advisors report daily service delivery issues linked to inefficient platform processes.
Executive Moves: HarbourVest, ZEDRA and TEMIT Expand Leadership
Wealth management firms are reshuffling their senior ranks to capture rising demand for private markets and complex pension solutions. From London to the broader European continent, key appointments at HarbourVest Partners, ZEDRA, and Templeton Emerging Markets Investment Trust signal a strategic focus on specialized advisory and institutional client services.
Global Wealth Management Personnel Moves: May 2026 Roundup
The global wealth management sector experienced a surge in senior-level transitions throughout May 2026, as major institutions and boutique firms alike reshaped their leadership teams to bolster regional expertise, private market offerings, and cross-border distribution capabilities across Europe, Asia-Pacific, and North America.
White House Pushes for CLARITY Act Ahead of Senate Cloture Vote
White House crypto adviser Patrick Witt has reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to passing the CLARITY Act this September, signaling a final legislative push before a high-stakes Senate procedural vote on September 15. The bill faces a 60-vote threshold to proceed, leaving little room for error in a divided chamber.
TRON stablecoin volume hits $2.1 trillion as U.S. market access grows
TRON processed $2.1 trillion in USDT transfers during the second quarter of 2026, cementing its status as the primary host chain for stablecoins. According to a report from Messari, the network’s USDT supply reached a record $87.9 billion by the end of June, outpacing Ethereum’s balance of $78.7 billion.
Trump Media Posts $238M Q2 Loss as Bitcoin Holdings Surge
Trump Media & Technology Group reported a $238.1 million net loss for the second quarter, driven largely by declining valuations in its digital asset portfolio. Despite the red ink, the company aggressively expanded its Bitcoin position, reaching 14,139 BTC by the end of July through strategic asset reallocations.
Pump.fun Revenue Surges Past $10 Million Weekly
Pump.fun shattered its previous performance records between August 3 and August 9, generating $10.03 million in protocol fees. This milestone marks the first time the Solana-based token launch platform has cleared the $10 million threshold in a single week, signaling a sharp recovery in trading activity across its ecosystem.
Keel Infrastructure Exits U.S. Bitcoin Mining to Chase AI Profits
Keel Infrastructure has officially shuttered its U.S. Bitcoin mining operations, marking a decisive pivot from cryptocurrency production toward artificial intelligence and high-performance computing. The Delaware-based firm, formerly known as Bitfarms, is now racing to repurpose its power-heavy sites in Washington and Pennsylvania into specialized data centers.
RFK Jr. Removes Entire Independent Vaccine Advisory Panel
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has dismissed all 17 members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, a pivotal move that breaks his earlier promise to keep the panel intact and fuels sharp criticism from lawmakers and public health experts over the future of vaccine policy.
Medical Experts Rebut Trump’s Claims Linking Tylenol to Autism
Medical professionals in the United States and abroad have sharply criticized President Donald Trump for stating that acetaminophen usage during pregnancy causes autism. The remarks, made alongside Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, prompted immediate pushback from scientists who warned the rhetoric is scientifically baseless and potentially dangerous.
Medical Groups Sue RFK Jr. Over Vaccine Policy Changes
Six major medical organizations filed a lawsuit Monday against Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., arguing his removal of Covid-19 vaccines from the official immunization schedule for healthy children and pregnant women places millions of Americans at grave and immediate risk of preventable disease.
July 2026 Becomes Hottest Month in US History, Surpassing Dust Bowl Peak
The contiguous United States endured its hottest July on record in 2026, with average temperatures reaching 76.9ºF. According to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration data, the month eclipsed the long-standing heat records set during the 1936 Dust Bowl by a fraction of a degree, signaling a shift in climate extremes.
Trump Overhauls Vaccine Policy in Move Linking Shots to Autism
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday mandating the separation of the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine into individual doses, explicitly citing a debunked theory that links childhood immunizations to autism, a move that has drawn sharp condemnation from the medical community.
Senate stalls on CLARITY Act as industry leaders push for September vote
Crypto industry leaders are voicing frustration after the U.S. Senate failed to advance the CLARITY Act before its August recess, pushing a crucial procedural vote to September 15. The delay leaves the digital asset market structure bill in a precarious position just weeks before the 2026 midterm elections.
Judge Pauses CFTC Suit Against Soldier Over Polymarket Bets
A federal judge has frozen the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s civil enforcement action against Gannon Ken Van Dyke, a U.S. Army master sergeant accused of leveraging classified intelligence to net over $400,000 from prediction market contracts tied to the removal of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro.
Ripple Backs New Lending Infrastructure for XRP Ledger
Ripple has cast its support for two pivotal XRP Ledger amendments, XLS-65 and XLS-66, which aim to embed native vaults and institutional lending protocols directly into the network. While the move signals a major shift toward on-chain finance, the proposals still face a rigorous path to mainnet activation.
Ethereum pivots to quantum safety and native privacy in updated roadmap
Quantum security and native privacy have emerged as central pillars of Ethereum’s long-term technical evolution, according to a revised development strategy released by co-founder Vitalik Buterin. The updated "Strawmap" signals a shift in priorities for the network, moving toward post-quantum scaling and specialized verification methods through 2029.
Hegseth invokes Lindsey Graham to push $1.5 trillion defense budget
At a ceremony renaming Joint Base Charleston after the late Senator Lindsey Graham, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth urged Congress to honor the legislator’s legacy by approving a massive $1.5 trillion military spending package, a request that has so far failed to gain sufficient traction among skeptical Republican lawmakers.
Senate Confirms Pete Hegseth as Defense Secretary in Rare Tie-Break
Vice President JD Vance cast a decisive tie-breaking vote late Friday to confirm Pete Hegseth as secretary of defense, concluding a contentious nomination process marred by allegations of sexual assault, professional misconduct, and questions regarding his fitness to manage the Pentagon’s massive budget and global security responsibilities.
Ilhan Omar Questions ICE Presence at Minnesota Town Hall
Rep. Ilhan Omar is demanding answers from the Department of Homeland Security after local police discovered an immigration enforcement officer monitoring her town hall event in Richfield, Minnesota, while operating a vehicle equipped with mismatched license plates, a violation of state law.