A letter attributed to the Al-Qassam Brigades advises avoiding Binance for crypto donations, thus revealing tensions between covert financing, blockchain traceability, and exchange controls.
The exchange Binance recorded 15.7 billion dollars in net asset inflows during August. This is a record according to Binance Research. Indeed, the exchange platform attracted more than 75% of the positive flows recorded by the main centralized exchanges. This trend coincides with a monthly increase of over 20% in bitcoin. However, it does not mean that 15.7 billion dollars were automatically used to acquire BTC. Deposits consider various cryptos and correspond to different strategies.
The crypto exchange platform Coinbase aims to bring Wall Street into DeFi. Indeed, the exchange is proceeding with the official deployment of its tokenized shares on Base, its own Layer-2 network. This market is breaking new records. Thus, it reached an amount of 2.3 billion dollars by mid-2026. The main players in the sector aim to make these shares usable tools in decentralized applications.
Mutsamudu, Comoros, August 19, 2026 – MEXC, a pioneer in 0-fee digital asset trading, announced the launch of "MEXC Win: Infinity Arena," a team-based futures trading competition. The competition offers 0-fee stock trading and a tiered prize pool of up to 10 million USDT. Early bird registration opens August 19 at 12:00 (UTC), with early participants eligible to share a 10,000 USDT futures bonus pool and additional rewards for early team formation.
A targeted DAO. 1.2 million dollars at stake. And a Binance security team who spotted the threat before anyone else and acted in less than 48 hours… zero dollars lost! While BonkDAO and KelpDAO were counting their losses in recent months, Binance won the race.
Mutsamudu, Comoros, August 14, 2026 – MEXC, a pioneer in 0-fee digital asset trading, has released its August 2026 Proof of Reserves (PoR) report, audited by Hacken, showing that reserve ratios for all major assets remained above 100%, with the BTC reserve ratio reaching 288%. This report reflects MEXC's robust financial position and its continued commitment to safeguarding user assets.
The contraction of the crypto market no longer only affects investors. It now threatens the financial structure of the main trading platforms. eToro provided concrete evidence by publishing its quarterly results on August 11, 2026. Indeed, the decline in crypto trading volume contrasts with the increased interest in stocks and other more conventional investments. This transition forces the major FinTech company to quickly strengthen its diversification while revealing the new emerging power dynamics in the online brokerage field.
The $1.4 billion hack suffered by Bybit is no longer just a technical matter. Indeed, the exchange platform has just initiated legal proceedings against North Korea and the Lazarus hacker group, accused of being behind the attack. This is an unprecedented initiative that could redefine how Web3 players respond to state-attributed cyberattacks and open a new chapter in the legal protection of cryptos.
676 million dollars, a defunct exchange in Dubai, and Binance in disarray once more. Suspicious cryptocurrency flows between Iran, its central bank, and organizations associated with the Guardians of the Revolution are revealed by an investigation. OFAC and VARA become involved. Find out why this scandal has rekindled a contentious discussion about crypto compliance.
FTX has not finished making history in crypto. Nearly four years after the bankruptcy that shook the industry, the platform reaches a new milestone in repaying its former clients. Billions of dollars continue to return to the hands of creditors, with consequences far beyond the judicial framework. This massive redistribution of capital could revive market activity and measure, for the first time on a large scale, the real impact of a crypto bankruptcy on the entire ecosystem.
Binance.US is preparing a bold offensive on prediction markets. With a CFTC license in sight, BNB could explode... or collapse. All the keys to understand this risky strategy that could change everything for crypto.
Binance remains the largest crypto exchange platform in the world. However, it has not been accessible to French residents since July 1, 2026, due to the lack of MiCA approval. This double fact changes everything in a Binance review in 2026: the fees and catalog remain excellent, the regulatory question settles the debate. Here is our analysis, and the alternatives still on the table.
The cryptocurrency market continues to lose several historic platforms. Within a few months, Bit.com and then BitMEX announced their gradual disappearance. Now, BitMart also confirms the cessation of its activities according to a specific schedule. This new closure directly affects the users of the exchange, invited to close their positions and withdraw their assets before the different deadlines set by the platform. This succession of announcements marks a new phase for several industry players.
Binance uses monthly simulated attacks to train its teams against hackers. An extreme method, but effective? Discover how the platform reinvents crypto security and why BNB remains a prime target.
Nearly four years after the collapse of the platform, the creditor repayment process continues to reach new milestones. FTX has confirmed the launch of a fifth wave of distributions, set to begin at the end of the month. This new operation represents about 900 million dollars and is part of the judicial recovery procedure initiated after the 2022 bankruptcy. Since the start of repayments in 2025, cumulative payments now approach 10 billion dollars in favor of creditors and other stakeholders.
The regulatory architecture of cryptos in Europe is entering a new era of unprecedented harmonization, redrawing overnight the operational boundaries of the sector's largest global players. This historic change materializes with the effective entry into force of the regulation on the crypto market (MiCA) throughout the European Union. Such a major legislative transition is no longer a distant theoretical deadline, but a binding reality disrupting exchange platforms not yet fully authorized under this unified regime. Thus, Binance, the global exchange giant, is forced to stop its crypto-related services in several EU markets, as it did not obtain the necessary authorizations in time.
The judicial and regulatory noose tightens further around the historic giants of the crypto ecosystem, reminding us that the past always catches up with the boldest players. As the industry strives to group under increasingly strict compliance banners, strategic decisions made at the heart of the previous bull bubble come back to haunt its flagship figures. This dynamic is perfectly illustrated by the litigation on British soil involving the world's leading exchange platform and its emblematic founder.
A question to start with. If tomorrow your crypto platform lost the right to operate in Europe, where would you go? It sounds theoretical. It is not. On July 1st, 2026, MiCA applies everywhere in the European Economic Area, and exchanges without approval will have to close their doors to EU customers. Kraken settled the issue long ago: license obtained in June 2025, from the Central Bank of Ireland. And to welcome all those who will have to move their cryptos in the coming weeks, the platform launches two offers. A contest with one million euros, and zero Futures fees on Kraken Pro for both new and existing Kraken users.
The Coinbase Base network experienced a temporary technical interruption while preparing for the arrival of a major new upgrade. On Thursday, a defective block disrupted the operation of the main network and stopped the production of new blocks for about two hours. The incident occurred at the same time as the deployment of Beryl, an update planned by the technical team. Coinbase quickly identified the cause of the problem and gradually restored the network sequencing.
As the major regulatory deadlines approach, the global crypto ecosystem is undergoing an unprecedented restructuring phase that redefines the balance of power among industry giants. The countdown is now underway for the definitive application of the crypto market regulation (MiCA) in the European Union on July 1, 2026. This historic law aims to harmonize the industry across the Old Continent, forcing exchange platforms to choose between strict compliance or simple exclusion from a strategic market of over 450 million consumers. Just days from this legislative deadline, the two American and international figures of trading are separated by a spectacular rift.
The global crypto industry is currently undergoing a profound structural transformation where old economic models based on transaction volumes are no longer sufficient to ensure the financial survival of industry giants. It is in this very context of global market rationalization that Coinbase, one of the world’s leading regulated exchange platforms, seeks to redefine its operational destiny. Faced with a prolonged decline in spot trading volumes and the ongoing erosion of standard commissions applied to retail clients, the American company is deploying an aggressive roadmap focused on diversifying its revenue sources.
Kraken has just launched Kraken Prop, a crypto prop trading program directly integrated into Kraken Pro. The principle: traders who pass an evaluation gain access to a funded account that can reach $200,000 of Kraken’s capital, and keep up to 90% of eligible profits. Their only…
Victoria, Seychelles, June 21, 2026 – MEXC, a pioneer in 0-fee digital asset trading, has listed nine Ondo tokenized stock trading pairs on the Spot markets, giving users on-chain access to real-world equity exposure across key technology sectors including AI, semiconductors, and optical communications.
The relentless countdown to alignment with European regulations has just passed a critical phase that could redefine the map of exchange platforms within the European Union. Although the overall transition period of the crypto market regulation (MiCA) definitively ends on July 1, 2026, Binance's European infrastructure is wobbling on its foundations after major revelations about its license application in Greece.
The IPO of SpaceX triggered a wave of activity on crypto platforms, with investors now seeking to gain exposure to the world's largest companies by bypassing traditional financial circuits. At the heart of this trend, Binance shows overwhelming dominance over derivatives products linked to Elon Musk's space giant, with volumes already comparable to those of the most popular cryptos on the market.
First MiFID licensed platform to offer European retail traders 24/7 exposure, via futures, to US stocks, commodities and the largest* global indices, alongside cryptos, on a single account
Kraken accelerates the tokenization of real assets. The platform announced on April 22 the addition of 30 new tokenized stocks and ETFs to its xStocks service, expanding its catalog to more than 130 assets available in token form. This new wave of integrations notably introduces companies linked to semiconductors, datacenters, energy (oil, gas), and uranium. An expansion that confirms the trajectory taken by Kraken since the symbolic milestone of 100 xStocks last March, bringing traditional stock trading closer to the blockchain ecosystem.
Kraken Pro has just launched Ink Points, a loyalty program structured in seasons and directly connected to the Ink ecosystem, the Layer 2 developed by the exchange. Season 1 has already been underway since April 6, and active users of Kraken Pro are accumulating points without even having to sign up. Five progression levels, a system of weekly boosts, and a visible leaderboard: the American exchange, valued at $20 billion since its last funding round, is laying the foundations for a long-term loyalty infrastructure. A strong signal in a market where the battle to capture and retain traders is intensifying.
VIENNA, Austria April, 2026 – KuCoin EU, the MiCAR-licensed digital asset platform headquartered in Vienna, today announced a significant strengthening of its anti-money laundering (AML) and compliance capabilities with the appointment of C. Kleinhans as Anti-Money Laundering Officer (AMLO), alongside the expansion of its broader AML function.
In crypto, bridges are no longer invisible infrastructure. They are pressure points. Every cross-chain transaction carries the same silent tension: will it go through or break somewhere in the shadows? The promise of decentralization once painted a frictionless future. Reality pushed back. Exploits, failed transfers, fragmented liquidity—the industry learned the hard way that moving value across chains is still one of its most fragile layers. In 2026, reliability is no longer about speed alone. It’s about execution, resilience, and user outcomes. And when you zoom out, a pattern emerges: two competing philosophies shaping the future of cross-chain.