$293M Kelp DAO hack drains $8B from Aave's TVL
The exploit of Kelp DAO caused a massive withdrawal from Aave's total value locked, marking one of the largest DeFi incidents in 2026.
CoinMarketCap · +1 outlets
Circle names BlackRock, Visa, DTCC among Arc validators; Q2 revenue hit $701M
Circle disclosed its Arc validator cohort including major TradFi players and raised its other revenue outlook to $330M on Arc token presale ahead of a Sept. 16
The Block · +6 outlets
Putin signs law allowing regulated retail crypto trading in Russia
The new Russian law permits retail crypto trading under regulation but maintains the domestic ban on crypto payments for goods and services.
The Block · +14 outlets
Senate races to salvage Clarity Act before August recess amid ethics and law enforcement concerns
A procedural vote on the crypto Clarity Act is uncertain as lawmakers scramble to resolve outstanding issues within days.
The Block · +11 outlets
Coinbase launches 24/5 US stock trading for UK users under 'Everything Exchange' strategy
Coinbase expands beyond crypto into traditional equities trading for UK customers, bridging onchain and traditional finance.
The Block · +14 outlets
Coldcard attack pushes Bitcoin onchain activity to 2026 high; K33 flags bottoming pattern
Bitcoin's seven-day active supply hit a 2026 high with ~890K BTC moved amid the Coldcard exploit, while analysts note potential bottom signals.
The Block · +3 outlets
Mastercard expands stablecoin push with Crypto Credential pilot
Mastercard partners with Borderless.xyz to pilot trusted cross-border stablecoin payment flows via Crypto Credential.
The Block · +14 outlets
All six US Solana ETFs see five consecutive days of zero net flows
Solana spot ETFs in the US have recorded no net inflows for five straight trading days, signaling weak institutional demand.
CryptoSlate · +8 outlets
Cathie Wood's Ark Invest buys $17M in Circle, $20M in SpaceX shares after Q2 results
Ark Invest added to its positions in Circle and SpaceX following the firms' quarterly earnings reports.
The Block
Block's bitcoin gross profit falls 31% after Cash App fee cuts
Block reported a drop in bitcoin gross profit from Cash App fee reductions, but raised its 2026 gross profit forecast to $12.51B.
The Block · +14 outlets
TeraWulf's HPC leasing revenue jumps 52%, now 71% of Q2 total
TeraWulf's high-performance computing leasing accounted for 71% of Q2 revenue, widening its lead over bitcoin mining income.
The Block · +4 outlets
Galaxy shares sink 12% after Q2 loss; AI data center business begins generating revenue
Galaxy Digital posted an $85M Q2 loss while its Helios AI data center campus is expected to generate ~$80M quarterly leasing revenue from Q3.
The Block · +7 outlets
World Chain becomes first production L2 to ship streaming Block Access Lists via Flashblocks
World Chain will activate Flashblocks on mainnet Aug. 17 ahead of Ethereum's Glamsterdam upgrade, improving block propagation.
The Block · +2 outlets
EU watchdogs warn scammers are posing as crypto firms after MiCA deadline
Crypto firms that missed the July 1 MiCA authorization deadline must wind down or restrict EU services, and regulators warn of impersonation scams.
The Block · +5 outlets
CryptoQuant says BTC, ETH and XRP whales accumulating, signaling late-stage bear market
Large holders are accumulating bitcoin, ether, and XRP as prices remain under pressure, a pattern CryptoQuant says typically marks late bear phases.
The Block · +14 outlets
Analysts see bitcoin bottom forming through boredom as price holds $64K amid ETF inflows
Bitcoin held near $64K with $211.5M in spot ETF inflows, while analysts flag bottom signals forming without a new demand catalyst.
The Block · +1 outlets
Visa expands stablecoin capabilities on Visa Direct with zerohash collaboration
Visa Direct now supports stablecoin payments via a partnership with zerohash, connecting to over 18 billion endpoints.
The Block · +14 outlets
Hashdex shutting down its Bitcoin ETF, leaving investors days to sell
Hashdex is closing its Bitcoin ETF, giving investors a short window to sell before an unpredictable cash-out process.
CryptoSlate · +1 outlets