A new Senate Banking Committee minority staff analysis renews Democratic objections that the CLARITY Act preserves pathways for President Donald Trump to profit from crypto ventures after financial disclosures showed about $1.4 billion in 2025 crypto earnings. The latest findings could further complicate the bill’s prospects before a Senate vote.
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New analysis renews Democratic…
Anthony Pompliano separated the Coldcard security failure from Bitcoin’s protocol as verified losses exceeded $86 million. His warning arrives amid bearish sentiment, when technical incidents can quickly magnify fear, misinformation, and internal conflict.
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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…
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 liquidity.
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Upbit and Bithumb completed RLUSD’s listings across South Korea’s four largest cryptocurrency…
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.
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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.
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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.
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Federal prosecutors allege a crypto investment scheme caused about $20 million in investor losses.
The 29-count indictment includes wire fraud, money…
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.
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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.
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134 bank leaders urged…
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.
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Three plaintiffs claim a fake Sparrow Wallet app stole nearly $1.8 million in bitcoin.
The lawsuit contends Apple…
