Bitcoin ETFs Log Inflows as Cold Wallet Hack Reignites Custody Debate
The headline frames the catalyst as a cold wallet hack, but the evidence preserved for this draft more directly supports the broader custody debate than the incident details themselves.
Boerse Stuttgart Digital and tradias Complete European Crypto Merger
Boerse Stuttgart Digital said on August 5, 2026 that it had closed its merger with tradias after the ownership control procedure was completed, according to the company's announcement . For related coverage, see Zesty Crypto Trading in Chile Goes Live With Alpaca .
Taiwan Travel Rule for Crypto Transfers Planned for October
The move is tied to Taiwan's Financial Supervisory Commission , the island's top financial regulator, which oversees banking, securities, and virtual asset activity. For related coverage, see What Are KOLs in Crypto and Why Do They Matter?
Cloudflare Introduces Wallets for AI Agents, Plans Stablecoin Payments
Cloudflare is giving AI agents both an identity and a wallet, according to the company's announcement . The move ties Cloudflare directly to wallet infrastructure built specifically for autonomous agents rather than human users.
Bybit's EU Payments Arm Secures Austrian E-Money License
Bybit's EU payments arm, Bybit Payments GmbH, has secured an Austrian e-money license, giving the crypto exchange group a regulated electronic-money credential to build out payments services across the European Union.
US, UK Back Stablecoins, Tokenization in Regulation Talks
The United States and United Kingdom have reaffirmed their support for stablecoins and tokenization in joint financial regulation talks, signaling continued policy alignment between the world's two largest financial markets on digital assets.
BNY to Offer Institutional Crypto Staking Through Galaxy Partnership
The offering pairs BNY, one of the world's largest custody banks, with Galaxy to advance digital asset infrastructure aimed at institutional clients, according to BNY's announcement . For related coverage, see Former FBI Supervisor Admits Guilt in $1M Crypto Theft Case .
Tether Gold Reserves Rise 9.5% as Gold Sees Worst Quarter in 13 Years
Tether Gold reserves rose 9. 5% in the second quarter, a notable gain that landed in the same stretch that gold posted its worst quarter in 13 years, pointing to steady demand for tokenized precious-metal exposure even as the underlying commodity weakened.
Former FBI Supervisor Admits Guilt in $1M Crypto Theft Case
A former FBI supervisor has been tied to a roughly $1 million cryptocurrency theft case, a legal development that puts a person who once held federal law enforcement authority at the center of a digital asset crime matter.
Nigeria Sets Crypto Tax Collection Rules for Digital Asset Platforms
The rules target digital asset platforms rather than attempting to police the entire crypto ecosystem at once, according to reporting on the policy . For related coverage, see Bessent Crypto Adviser Tyler Williams Exits Treasury: Report .
Bitmine buys 10,399 ETH, repurchases 4.5 million shares
Bitmine Immersion Technologies disclosed that it bought 10,399 ETH and repurchased 4. 5 million of its own shares last week, pairing a fresh Ethereum treasury purchase with a shareholder-facing stock buyback in a single filing-backed company update.
Malaysia Blockchain Week OnlyFans Scandal: Asia Express
Malaysia Blockchain Week became the subject of a reputational backlash after an appearance tied to content creator Ms Pui Yi, whose OnlyFans association drew public criticism, as reported by Fintech News Malaysia . For related coverage, see GovXcellence Summit Malaysia 2026 .