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Ethereum Devs Propose Deposit Contract Overhaul to Quantum-Proof Staking

Crypto August 27, 2026

In brief A draft EIP submitted Monday would replace Ethereum's validator deposit contract with one accepting variable-length keys, clearing the way for post-quantum credentials.It a… [+3124 chars]

US Treasury Sanctions Iranian Firms Taking Bitcoin for Hormuz Passage

Crypto August 1, 2026

In brief OFAC sanctioned two Iranian firms behind a scheme requiring vessels to buy IRGC-approved "insurance" to transit the Strait of Hormuz.One of them, Hormuz Safe, accepts Bitco… [+3068 chars]

UK to Defer Capital Gains Tax on DeFi Lending, Liquidity Pool Deposits

Crypto July 15, 2026

In brief HMRC has announced that depositing crypto into DeFi lending protocols and liquidity pools will be treated as "no gain, no loss," deferring capital gains tax until an actual disposal… [+309...

Kraken Wins $22M From Auditor That Abandoned It During Operation Choke Point 2.0

Crypto July 9, 2026

In brief An arbitrator awarded Payward, Kraken's parent company, $22 million after it sued former auditor Mazars USA for quitting a nearly complete audit, the exchange said in a blog post.

New UK Election Funding Rules Could Hit Reform's Crypto Billionaire Donors

Crypto July 7, 2026

In brief The UK government has unveiled new rules to curb foreign money in elections, including a cap on donations from people in their first year of UK residency and stricter tests on compa… [+337...

Farage Reported to UK Standards Watchdog Over Alleged Crypto Lobbying

Crypto July 4, 2026

In brief Labour MP Phil Brickell has reported Nigel Farage to the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards, alleging he lobbied the Bank of England on crypto policy that could benefit his bi… [+420...

Franklin Templeton Files for ETFs That Funnel Stock Dividends Into Bitcoin

Crypto June 20, 2026

In brief Franklin Templeton filed with the SEC on Thursday for two ETFs that would hold baskets of U.S. stocks and steer the dividends into Bitcoin.The funds track new VettaFi "Bitc… [+2875 chars]

Fold Shares Jump 162% After Bitcoin Fintech Sells $45 Million in BTC, Wipes Out Debt

Crypto June 11, 2026

In brief Fold Holdings sold ~$45M in Bitcoin, used $20M to wipe out all secured debt and redirected the remaining $25M toward growth.The debt-free balance sheet is intended to accel… [+2670 chars]

Ripple to Share North Korean Threat Intelligence With Crypto Industry

Crypto May 6, 2026

In brief Ripple is sharing internal threat intelligence on North Korean hackers with the crypto industry.North Korean hackers have stolen $577 million in cryptocurrency so far in 20… [+3741 chars]

Riot Platforms Stock Pops as Bitcoin Miner Reports Data Center Revenue, Doubled AMD Deal

Crypto May 2, 2026

In brief Riot Platforms total quarterly revenue reached $167.2 million in Q1 2026, up from $161.4 million year-over-year.Data center revenue totaled $33.2 million in its first quart… [+2874 chars]