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BNP Paribas Net Income Surges 33 Percent in Second Quarter
A 33.4 percent jump in second-quarter 2026 net income brought BNP Paribas to €4.345 billion, as the Paris-based lender benefited from heightened transactional activity and the integration of AXA Investment Managers. Shares in the group have climbed 34.4 percent since the start of the year, reflecting strong investor confidence.
EQT Targets Wealthy Investors via SailGP Partnership
Swedish private markets firm EQT has signed a multi-year sponsorship deal with the UK’s Emirates GBR team, securing branding on their F50 catamarans through 2030. This move signals a broader shift in the investment sector, as firms increasingly leverage elite sport to court individual investors beyond institutional circles.
BancaStato integrates Sygnum to offer crypto trading in Switzerland
Clients of Ticino-based BancaStato can now trade Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, and Solana directly through their existing banking applications. The integration marks a milestone for the 1915-founded cantonal bank, which has partnered with Sygnum and Avaloq to bring regulated digital asset services into its established retail environment.
Coinbase Doubles Down on Singapore Hub with Hiring Push
Coinbase has opened a new office at One Raffles Quay in Singapore, signaling a strategic commitment to the region. The crypto exchange plans to grow its local headcount by one-third, reaching approximately 200 employees by the end of 2026, even as it navigates global volatility and shifting regulatory landscapes.
Moneta Group Enters UK Market for US Expatriates
Navigating the complex tax obligations of American citizens living abroad, the $50 billion investment advisor Moneta Group is expanding its reach. The firm has launched Moneta Global Wealth in partnership with London-based Thomson Tyndall to manage the cross-border financial needs of expatriates and international family offices.
Why Exchange-Traded Notes Could Unlock Private Market Access
Wealth platforms struggle to integrate private market assets, leaving new fund structures like LTAFs with limited reach. Tom Douie, CEO of PM Alpha, argues that the industry’s obsession with creating complex fund wrappers ignores the fundamental problem: existing infrastructure is ill-equipped to handle the distribution of these alternative investments.
WealthBriefing Opens Nominations for 2027 European Awards
Wealth management professionals and firms across Europe can now submit entries for the 15th annual WealthBriefing European Awards, a program established to recognize leadership, innovation, and client service standards. The competition aims to highlight excellence across private banking, family offices, and specialized fiduciary sectors.
EQT Joins SailGP as Private Markets Partner for Emirates GBR
Swedish investment firm EQT has secured a multi-year sponsorship deal with the UK’s Emirates GBR team, embedding its brand into the high-speed SailGP championship through 2030. The partnership grants the firm prominent placement on the team's F50 catamaran and exclusive hospitality access across a global race calendar spanning five continents.
Mirae Asset Tightens Control Over Crypto Exchange Korbit
South Korea’s financial giant Mirae Asset has finalized its acquisition of cryptocurrency exchange Korbit, securing a controlling stake as traditional institutions deepen their foothold in the digital asset sector. The move marks a milestone for the industry, as a major domestic financial group takes direct ownership of a regulated exchange.
Ripple and Coinbase CEOs press Senate to advance CLARITY Act
“Perfect can’t be the enemy of good,” Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse declared this week, urging Congress to pass the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act. Despite his push and support from Coinbase’s Brian Armstrong, the legislation faces a stalled path as a group of Senate Democrats demand stricter ethics and consumer safeguards.
Verus Ethereum Bridge drained of $7.54M in repeat exploit
The Verus Ethereum Bridge suffered a $7.54 million breach on July 23, marking the second time the protocol has been targeted by an exploit this year. Security firm Blockaid identified that the attacker leveraged the same bridge contract and import path that allowed a previous theft in May.
Circle Pairs With Kakao and Toss to Pilot Korean Stablecoin Infrastructure
Circle has signed separate memorandums of understanding with Kakao Group and fintech operator Toss to explore the integration of stablecoin payments and blockchain settlement within South Korea, marking a strategic push to align USDC infrastructure with the country’s evolving digital asset regulatory framework.
Louisiana Pension Fund Increases MicroStrategy Stake
The Louisiana State Employees’ Retirement System has expanded its indirect exposure to Bitcoin, increasing its holding in MicroStrategy to 21,300 shares. Regulatory filings reveal the $16.3 billion pension fund added 700 shares during the second quarter, signaling a continued, albeit modest, commitment to the software company’s crypto-heavy balance sheet.
Revolut hits $115 billion valuation in secondary share sale
Revolut has surged to a $115 billion valuation following a new secondary share sale that prices individual units at $2,017. This latest transaction offers employees and existing shareholders a significant liquidity event, pushing the fintech firm’s private market value well beyond that of traditional banking giants like Barclays.
Zilliqa halts native transactions after Ledger app flaw exposes keys
A critical vulnerability in the Zilliqa Ledger application has forced the network to suspend native ZIL transactions, as researchers confirmed that flawed signature generation allowed attackers to reconstruct private keys. The security breach, which persisted for years, leaves any account with roughly five or more native signatures permanently compromised.
Hester Peirce Warns Crypto Vaults May Face SEC Oversight
Moving financial activities to a blockchain does not grant immunity from federal regulation. Securities and Exchange Commission Commissioner Hester Peirce warned on July 22 that crypto vaults and onchain lending platforms may fall under existing securities laws, depending on how operators structure their management and investment strategies.
Physical Crypto Attacks Surge as Financial Stakes Hit $124 Million
Fifty-two verified "wrench attacks" occurred globally in the first half of 2026, marking a 33% increase in frequency and a staggering 1,079% jump in financial exposure. According to CertiK, the trend highlights a dangerous shift as criminals bypass digital encryption by targeting the physical safety of crypto holders.
Payward Taps GTN to Take Tokenized xStocks Global
With over $37 billion in transaction volume already processed, Payward is moving its xStocks platform beyond U.S. borders. By partnering with fintech provider GTN, the Kraken parent aims to tokenize equities across more than 90 international markets, starting with assets listed in Hong Kong to challenge traditional financial fragmentation.
Crypto Industry Generates 232,000 U.S. Jobs and $55 Billion in GDP
With 232,000 jobs supported across the national economy, the cryptocurrency sector is carving out a significant niche in the American labor market. A new report commissioned by the National Cryptocurrency Association projects the industry will contribute $55 billion to the U.S. gross domestic product by the end of 2026.
Crypto PAC injects $1M into Michigan primary to protect Thanedar
A political action committee linked to the crypto industry has poured nearly $1 million into Michigan’s 13th Congressional District, launching a dual-pronged campaign to bolster incumbent Representative Shri Thanedar while funding attack advertisements against his primary challenger, state Representative Donavan McKinney.
AFX Bridge Drain Leads to $24.15M Loss and Massive ETH Conversion
A security breach targeting a third-party bridge operated by the trading protocol AFX resulted in the theft of $24.15 million in USDC on July 22. The attacker swiftly moved the illicit funds across chains, converting the stablecoin into 12,467.5 ETH, leaving the protocol’s infrastructure under intense scrutiny.
Japan eyes 2028 launch for first Bitcoin ETFs
Japan is moving to integrate cryptocurrency into its formal financial system, with regulators aiming to clear the way for Bitcoin exchange-traded funds by 2028. The shift marks a transition in how the country classifies digital assets, moving them from payment tools toward recognized financial investment products.
House Passes Stock Trading Ban Bundled With Controversial Voter ID Rules
A bipartisan coalition in the House of Representatives pushed through the Stop Insider Trading Act on Wednesday, but the legislation arrived with a polarizing add-on: a voter identification mandate championed by Donald Trump. The 232-198 vote saw 13 Democrats break ranks to support the measure despite its contentious provisions.
Bipartisan House Coalition Moves to Ban Congressional Stock Trading
A diverse group of lawmakers has introduced the Restore Trust in Congress Act, a measure designed to prohibit federal representatives and their immediate families from holding or trading individual stocks. The bill aims to close loopholes that critics argue allow members to profit from non-public information gained during their legislative duties.
S&P and Pantera Launch Revenue-Focused Crypto Index Excluding Bitcoin
S&P Dow Jones Indices and Pantera Capital have unveiled an 18-asset benchmark that strips away Bitcoin and XRP, favoring blockchain networks based on protocol revenue. By shifting the focus from market capitalization to tangible fee generation, the index aims to mirror traditional equity metrics for professional digital asset portfolios.
UK Treasury faces payment hurdle for 2027 sovereign digital bond
The UK Treasury has set a Q1 2027 deadline for its inaugural tokenized sovereign bond, but the project hinges on a critical technical gap: the absence of a unified, regulated on-chain mechanism to settle the cash leg of the transaction alongside the digital security.
House Democrats Launch New Bid to Curb Trump’s Iran Military Campaign
Facing a president who dismisses previous congressional mandates as legally obsolete, House Democrats introduced a fresh war powers resolution Wednesday. The move seeks to halt military escalation in Iran, as lawmakers grapple with a conflict that has already claimed 18 American service lives and shows no signs of cooling.
Tesla Retains Bitcoin Reserve Despite $112 Million Mark-to-Market Loss
Tesla held its position of 11,509 Bitcoin steady through the second quarter, opting against liquidating assets despite a $112 million after-tax loss caused by crypto market volatility. The company’s decision maintains a holding pattern that has persisted since the major sell-off of its original crypto reserves in 2022.
Senator Peters Demands Halt to USPS Board Confirmations
Senator Gary Peters is calling for a freeze on the confirmation of two Trump-appointed USPS Board of Governors nominees, arguing the administration is intentionally eroding the board’s statutory partisan balance. The Michigan Democrat warns that failing to include minority-party representation threatens the institution's public interest mandate.
Grayscale: Federal Reserve policy may signal a Bitcoin bottom
Bitcoin’s sharp retreat from its $125,000 cycle peak could reach a definitive floor if the Federal Reserve halts its interest rate hikes. Zach Pandl, head of research at Grayscale, suggests that shifting macroeconomic conditions are now more critical to the asset's recovery than historical four-year cycle patterns.