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Ethereum, Solana led crypto hack losses in H1 2026: Blockaid 2026-07-28 at 16:00 By Cointelegraph by Helen Partz Blockaid found Ethereum remained the hardest-hit blockchain in H1 2026, while Solana replaced Arbitrum as the network with the second-highest losses, driven largely by key compromises. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

IMF warns Brazil’s stablecoin activity outpaces traditional capital flows 2026-07-28 at 13:09 By Cointelegraph by Helen Partz The IMF said Brazil’s stablecoin market has expanded rapidly since 2017, with cross-border crypto flows growing faster than traditional capital flows. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Ondo shifts from layer-1 blockchain plan to offchain execution network 2026-07-28 at 13:07 By Cointelegraph by Bryan O’Shea The new system marks an apparent departure from the institution-focused layer-1 blockchain Ondo announced in 2025. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Lido upgrade aims to slash Ethereum’s validator count by one-third 2026-07-28 at 12:14 By Cointelegraph by Helen Partz Lido launched Curated Module v2, an upgrade that could reduce Ethereum’s validator count by one-third by consolidating validators and introducing new operator rules. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Apple faces lawsuit over alleged $1.8M Bitcoin wallet app losses 2026-07-28 at 10:40 By Cointelegraph by Helen Partz Three users allege a fake Sparrow Wallet app on Apple’s App Store drained their Bitcoin holdings, with losses totaling more than $1.8 million. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Binance co-founder CZ backs crypto license passporting across ASEAN 2026-07-28 at 09:00 By Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra Binance co-founder CZ backed crypto license passporting across ASEAN to simplify approvals, reduce compliance costs and encourage competition. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

US judge temporarily blocks Minnesota prediction market ban 2026-07-28 at 07:28 By Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra The preliminary injunction allows Kalshi and Polymarket US to continue operating in Minnesota while the court considers their challenge to the state law. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Zimbabwe admits seven fintech projects to regulatory sandbox 2026-07-28 at 06:17 By Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra Sandbox participation permits supervised testing but does not guarantee full commercial registration. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Hong Kong prepares banks for quantum threats amid tokenization push 2026-07-28 at 05:21 By Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra The HKMA aims to make Hong Kong’s banking sector fully prepared for quantum-related security risks by 2030 as the city expands tokenized finance. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

New York AG warns CLARITY Act could weaken state crypto enforcement 2026-07-28 at 01:55 By Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra New York Attorney General Letitia James said the federal crypto market structure bill could restrict state regulators and urged Congress to impose stronger consumer protections on digital asset platforms. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com […]

Cross River to enable P2P payments, banking services for X Money 2026-07-28 at 00:05 By Cointelegraph by Nate Kostar The banking-as-a-service provider will power X Money’s peer-to-peer payments, FDIC-insured accounts and Visa debit cards as the platform expands its financial services. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Bitmine keeps buying Ether as ETH outperforms Bitcoin 2026-07-27 at 22:22 By Cointelegraph by Nate Kostar The company added nearly 10,000 ETH over the past week, bringing its holdings to 5.79 million Ether, about 85% of which is staked through its validator operations. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Tether’s XAUt gold token receives Shariah certification to expand Islamic finance access 2026-07-27 at 19:44 By Cointelegraph by Nate Kostar The certification could expand access to Tether’s gold-backed token among Islamic financial institutions and investors seeking Shariah-compliant exposure to physical gold. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Kraken parent Payward acquires Magic Labs’ wallet business 2026-07-27 at 19:40 By Cointelegraph by Sam Bourgi The deal brings wallet technology to Payward’s enterprise platform, potentially reducing the number of infrastructure providers businesses need to integrate with. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Binance disappears from Google Play in certain EU countries 2026-07-27 at 17:35 By Cointelegraph by Helen Partz Binance’s Android app is unavailable on Google Play in some EU markets amid scrutiny over MiCA compliance. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Hong Kong crypto giant HashKey merges regional exchange into one 2026-07-27 at 16:41 By Cointelegraph by Adrian Zmudzinski Hong Kong’s HashKey will unify its crypto exchange branches, with users from its Hong Kong, Global, Singapore and Middle East regions using the same platform. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

USDC issuer Circle to acquire nearly 1,000 IBM blockchain patents 2026-07-27 at 16:08 By Cointelegraph by Robert Lakin IBM’s blockchain portfolio includes more than 680 patent families and nearly 1,000 issued patents worldwide, with a particular focus in supply chain applications. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Strategy sells MSTR shares, buys back $25M in STRC preferred stock 2026-07-27 at 15:34 By Cointelegraph by Helen Partz Strategy raised $544.5 million through MSTR stock sales as it repurchased $25 million of STRC shares and expanded its US dollar reserve to $3.75 billion. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

BNY Mellon unit joins MiCA register as ESMA adds 15 providers 2026-07-27 at 13:38 By Cointelegraph by Helen Partz BNY Mellon’s European subsidiary joined the MiCA register as ESMA added 15 CASPs, including banks and crypto platforms, in the third post-deadline update. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Triple-A confirms treasury-wallet breach after losses reach $11.8M 2026-07-27 at 08:15 By Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra The stablecoin payments company said client funds were unaffected and that the financial impact would be absorbed through its treasury reserves. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source