Solana's about to torch its own tokens like there's no tomorrow — and the staking war is on. Small validators are crying, big players are cheering. Crypto's newest battleground is here.
The European MiCA register now counts 321 authorized crypto companies. Twelve new providers joined the list during the fourth update published after the end of the transitional period. Europe is thus advancing in the implementation of its common framework while increasing pressure on non-compliant actors.
Russia takes a new step in the regulation of digital assets with the adoption of a highly anticipated law on crypto transactions. After several months of parliamentary debates, President Vladimir Putin signed the text defining the rules applicable to investors, platforms, and financial institutions. This reform establishes an unprecedented regulatory framework in the country and provides for a gradual implementation starting September 1, 2026.
$350,000 worth of crypto stolen from a miner: a former cop receives life imprisonment plus 15 years. The details of this shocking case.
While stock indices keep breaking records and gold returns to its highest levels in six weeks, bitcoin remains stuck around $64,000. This contrast is surprising, as capital flows towards traditional assets, while the crypto market struggles to regain real momentum. Behind this gap is a historic rush of Asian demand for the precious metal and intact appetite for US stocks. This divergence raises questions: are liquidity temporarily abandoning cryptos?
The United States now has very little time to advance its cryptocurrency market reform before a long parliamentary work interruption. In this context, the CLARITY Act draws all attention as several obstacles remain in the Senate. Cynthia Lummis, a supporter of the bill, calls on lawmakers to decide quickly. However, the legislative calendar and political divisions still maintain strong uncertainty around the vote.
While volatility continues to dominate the crypto market, the largest investors follow a contrary path. According to the latest "Smart Money" report from CryptoQuant, the most influential wallets are massively accumulating bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP, despite a climate marked by uncertainty. This buying strategy comes at a time when several valuation indicators return to levels historically associated with the ends of bear markets. Behind these movements lies a deep trend: an increasing concentration of assets in the hands of institutional investors.
Meta launches Muse Code in beta on August 5, 2026, its first coding AI agent, in a market already dominated by Claude Code and Codex. The company promises a robust tool designed to handle large codebases without interruption. However, performance scores paint a less flattering picture.
The US Solana ETFs display a very rare phenomenon: no capital movement. For several sessions, investors have recorded neither subscription nor withdrawal across all these products, an unusual situation in a market where flows evolve almost daily. This immobility raises questions: does it indicate a waning of institutional demand or simply reflect the specific functioning of these financial vehicles? To answer, one must distinguish the flows officially recorded by issuers from the activity that continues to be observed in the secondary market.
Circle generated $701 million in revenue in the second quarter of 2026. This annual growth of 7% is mainly based on the expansion of USDC. The stablecoin circulates more and processes many more transactions, even though falling rates gradually reduce the yield on reserves.