Galaxy reports $11B decline in crypto-collateralized lending in Q2 2026
The decline in crypto-collateralized lending suggests a cautious market recalibration, potentially stabilizing the sector and fostering resilience. The post Galaxy reports $11B decline in crypto-collateralized lending in Q2 2026 appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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CFTC resolves enforcement actions against former Alameda CEO Caroline Ellison and FTX co-founder Gary Wang
The resolution underscores heightened regulatory scrutiny in crypto, signaling potential for stricter enforcement and increased accountability. The post CFTC resolves enforcement actions against former Alameda CEO Caroline Ellison and FTX co-founder Gary Wang appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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Pentagon weighs troop withdrawal from Persian Gulf after Iranian strikes damage US bases
A potential US troop withdrawal from the Persian Gulf could redefine military strategy, impacting regional stability and global power dynamics. The post Pentagon weighs troop withdrawal from Persian Gulf after Iranian strikes damage US bases appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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AI could supercharge crypto but there’s a catch, Fidelity Digital Assets says
AI agents could boost crypto activity, but much of the value may bypass blockchains and their tokens....
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Crypto Long & Short: Where DeFi yield really comes from (and why it broke this spring)
In this week’s Crypto Long & Short, Solstice Finance’s David Plisek argues that most of the money lost in DeFi this spring wasn’t taken by hackers but by yield strategies that quietly stopped working. Looking at April’s $13 billion drawdown, he shows that a headline yield number reveals almost...
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HSBC, Standard Chartered execute first live banking transaction on Swift’s 24/7 ledger
The cross-border transaction is Swift’s first in a pilot project as it tests settlement in its push to remain relevant as stablecoins and tokenized deposits become widely used worldwide....
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H100 Group records $10.3M quarterly loss as Bitcoin weighs on earnings
Sweden-listed H100 Group has reported a pre-tax loss of 98 million Swedish kronor ($10.3 million) for the second quarter as the decline in Bitcoin’s price weighed on the company’s treasury holdings. H100 Group said in its interim report published Wednesday…...
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Munich Re to acquire cyber insurtech At-Bay for $575M
Munich Re’s acquisition of At-Bay underscores the growing importance of integrated cyber risk management in the insurance industry. The post Munich Re to acquire cyber insurtech At-Bay for $575M appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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Solana Identity shuts down services, will delete all user data by year-end
The shutdown of Solana Identity may disrupt Solana’s identity ecosystem, prompting developers to seek alternative verification solutions. The post Solana Identity shuts down services, will delete all user data by year-end appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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Harry Kane receives European Golden Shoe for top goalscorer
Kane’s achievement solidifies his status among football’s elite, enhancing Bayern’s dominance and setting a high bar for future strikers. The post Harry Kane receives European Golden Shoe for top goalscorer appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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