RWA Deposits Surge to $7.4B Despite Broader DeFi Slowdown: CoinShares
Key Highlights RWA deposits in DeFi more than tripled to $7.4 billion in Q2 2026, even as total DeFi deposits fell by about 15%. Tokenized Treasury funds and other traditional…
Polymarket: 16% Chance of CLARITY Act Vote Before August Recess
Key Highlights Polymarket lowered the odds of a Senate vote on the CLARITY Act before the August recess to 16%, reflecting uncertainty over the bill’s timeline. Negotiations continue as the…
U.S. Court Sentences MyTrade Founder Over Crypto Wash Trades
Key Highlights MyTrade founder Liu Zhou was fined after pleading guilty to conspiracy charges related to crypto market manipulation. Prosecutors alleged MyTrade generated artificial trading activity for nearly 60 cryptocurrencies.…
Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP Whales Are Buying the Dip: CryptoQuant
Key Highlights CryptoQuant says Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP whales are buying while many retail investors continue selling. Large Bitcoin and Ethereum holders have increased their holdings, while XRP whales are…
Coinbase CEO Questions Bank Lobby’s CLARITY Act Stance
Key Highlights Brian Armstrong rejected claims that the CLARITY Act would harm community banks, arguing the criticism lacks evidence and reflects banking interests. Sen. Josh Hawley said he opposes the…
SpaceX Faces $100B Share Unlock in Biggest Post-IPO Test Yet
Key Highlights SpaceX is unlocking $100 billion worth of shares, with the first phase beginning on Thursday. The company’s stock dropped about 15%, as investors prepared for possible selling pressure…
Coinbase to Suspend Six Non-USD Trading Pairs After Review
Key Highlights Coinbase will suspend six non-USD trading pairs on August 6 following a routine liquidity and market review. The affected assets are not being delisted and will remain available…
CLARITY Act Negotiations Intensify as Thune Holds Cloture
Key Highlights Senate Majority Leader John Thune delayed filing cloture on the CLARITY Act, giving lawmakers more time for negotiations. Republican and Democratic staff reportedly held multiple meetings over the…
XRP Ledger Adds Axelar Support for Cross-Chain Asset Transfers
Key Highlights XRP Ledger and the XRPL EVM Sidechain are now available on the Axelar App. The integration enables cross-chain transfers for assets, including XRP, WBTC, WETH, USDF, SHx, SOIL,…
Senator Lummis Seeks Senate Action on CLARITY Act Before August Break
Key Highlights Cynthia Lummis urged the Senate to pass the CLARITY Act, saying it would protect consumers, combat illicit finance, and provide regulatory certainty. The bill would define SEC and…