Category: crypto

Eliza founder Shaw Walters has declared the Eliza token “dead” and announced the winding down of the foundation after settling a lawsuit. The remaining treasury was transferred to settle the lawsuit. Walters will not launch another Eliza linked token, but development of the ElizaOS framework will continue independently.

MiCA Crypto Alliance launched a searchable tracker for authorized crypto providers listed in ESMA’s register. Users can filter firms by country, regulator, and licensed services online. The tool helps consumers verify firms and services covered by MiCA Regulation. ESMA republishes its register weekly, with the latest file dated July 31, 2026.

Tyler Williams, a senior digital asset adviser to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, left the U.S. Treasury Department on July 31 amid struggles to advance the CLARITY Act before the August recess. Bessent praised Williams for his role in making the U.S. a crypto capital. The Act remains unscheduled in the Senate.

BitGo Holdings launched BitGo Link on Aug. 3, providing institutional trading and treasury teams with a centralized interface for managing capital across BitGo and connected cryptocurrency exchanges. Link allows for viewing and transferring assets centrally, using BitGo’s Policy Engine for approval controls and connecting with wider custody, settlement, and prime brokerage services. The product aims…

Galaxy Research estimates that confirmed Coldcard-related thefts have reached 1,596 Bitcoin across three attack waves. Losses could increase to 2,055 Bitcoin, valued at nearly $130 million, if a suspected fourth wave is confirmed. Investigators have shared information with authorities to track stolen funds, while affected users are advised to generate new wallet seeds.

South Korea’s largest crypto exchanges, Upbit and Bithumb, announced the addition of four new trading markets for HOME, META2, and USDG tokens on August 4th. Upbit will open HOME trading against KRW and USDT, while Bithumb will open markets for META2 and USDG. The exchanges have implemented restrictions on trading orders for the new listings.

Jump Capital has closed its eighth institutional fund with $350 million to invest in AI applications, infrastructure, and cybersecurity. The firm sees opportunities in rebuilding enterprise technology to support AI-native software, with a focus on technical founders solving complex challenges. They expect cybersecurity to become a crucial enabler of enterprise AI deployment.

South Korea has finalized its 2026 tax reform plan without delaying the 22% cryptocurrency tax set to start on Jan. 1, 2027. Investors with gains above 2.5 million won will be taxed. The government is also working on a Digital Asset Basic Act. Opposition lawmakers are pushing to repeal the crypto tax.

George Santos settled a CFTC case over Kalshi prediction market trades by paying a penalty of $35,000 and accepting a three-year trading ban. He made misleading statements while betting on his attendance at President Trump’s State of the Union address. Regulators found he profited from trades by manipulating the market. Kalshi detected the suspicious activity…

Nigeria’s revenue authority has issued detailed crypto tax rules for exchanges and P2P marketplace operators to collect, report, and remit taxes from virtual asset transactions. The guidelines include withholding taxes on disposals, staking, mining, and DeFi rewards, as well as stamp duty on transfers between fiat and tokens. Platforms must connect transactions with tax identities…