Hong Kong retail investors can now trade XRP through OSL, which became the first exchange in the city to offer the token to retail customers, according to the company. The launch expands regulated access as investors watch whether other licensed exchanges follow with their own XRP listings.
Key Takeaways
OSL says it has become the first Hong Kong exchange to offer XRP trading to retail…
Ripple USD now trades across South Korea’s four largest cryptocurrency exchanges, expanding direct won access to one of the world’s busiest digital asset markets. Trading activity on the country’s top exchanges will show whether broader distribution drives lasting…
Coinkite issued a security advisory Thursday warning owners of its Coldcard Mk3 hardware wallet that funds tied to certain firmware versions may be at risk.
Key Takeaways
Coinkite issued a security advisory for Coldcard Mk3 users on July 30, 2026.
Reports show about 594…
Binance users can now trade options with expirations as short as one day on gold and silver settled in USDT without owning either metal. The launch pushes the exchange deeper into traditional markets as crypto platforms compete for commodity trading activity.
Key Takeaways
Binance launched USDT-settled options tied to gold and silver prices.
Retail users can buy calls and puts but cannot sell…
Federal prosecutors allege a crypto investor orchestrated a scheme that caused about $20 million in losses. The case now heads toward a trial as investigators highlight the alleged misuse of investor funds and cryptocurrency exchanges.
Key Takeaways
Federal prosecutors…
Luno Eliminates 20% of Global Workforce as Automation Changes Crypto Exchange Priorities
July 30, 2026
Crypto exchange Luno is reducing its global workforce by 20%, though the exact number of impacted employees—including those in South Africa—has not been disclosed.
Key Takeaways
Digital Currency Group subsidiary Luno reduced its staff by 20% to build a leaner…
A group of 134 banking association officers and bank leaders from across the United States is urging the Senate to revise the CLARITY Act before final passage, warning that stablecoin incentives could challenge the role of bank deposits.
Key Takeaways
134 bank leaders urged Senate lawmakers to strengthen stablecoin interest and yield restrictions in the CLARITY Act.
Bankers warned incentives tied…
A Fake Crypto Wallet Reached Apple’s App Store — Three Users Say It Cost Them $1.8 Million
July 29, 2026
Three bitcoin investors say they lost nearly $1.8 million after downloading a fake Sparrow Wallet from Apple’s App Store and entering their recovery phrases. The lawsuit now challenges Apple’s app review practices as crypto scams continue targeting mobile users.
Key…
A Darknet Drug Ring Used Crypto to Hide Its Money—Binance Helped India Freeze Its Assets
July 29, 2026
India’s Narcotics Control Bureau dismantled the alleged “Team Kalki” darknet drug network with blockchain intelligence from Binance and the Data Security Council of India. The investigation helped authorities trace illicit crypto transactions, freeze cryptocurrency…
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong says artificial intelligence will strengthen crypto’s role rather than replace it. He expects autonomous agents to rely on stablecoins and blockchain networks for payments, trading and financial services.
Key Takeaways
Coinbase’s Brian Armstrong said AI agents will use USDC and Base for real-time payments.
Coinbase says 24/7 agent payments could deepen demand for…
