Matrixdock has completed its fourth consecutive semi-annual reserve audit, covering both XAUm and XAGm. The July 2026 verification confirmed consistency between physical reserves and circulating token supply.
Allbridge Core halted its protocol after a flash loan exploit on Solana led to losses of more than $1.1 million. The incident adds to $57.8 million in crypto exploit losses in July 2026.
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said Bitcoin functions as a store of value, while stablecoins have taken over as payment instruments. Stablecoin supply stands near $310 billion.
Ripple Payments Europe has been added to the EU MiCA register following approval in Luxembourg. The license grants passporting rights across 30 countries.
A Dutch court has declared crypto broker Knaken bankrupt for operating without a MiCA license. Around 7 million euros are reported missing, impacting about 30,000 customers.
UBS increased its year end target for the Stoxx Europe 600 to 690 points, citing earnings momentum and sector revisions. Other banks have also raised projections, though some strategists remain cautious.
Grayscale presents a covered call strategy projecting 22% annualized yield under specific conditions, while Glassnode data shows easing realized losses among 1-2-year Bitcoin holders.
XRP is forming a head and shoulders pattern near $1.11, with large traders positioned net short. A break below $1.06 could open the way toward $0.92.
Summer.fi is closing after a $6.04 million exploit targeted two USDC vaults in its Lazy Summer Protocol. The platform will remain live until August 31 while withdrawals are restored.
Jesse Pollak admitted his onchain social strategy failed as Zora volumes fell 99.8%. Base will now focus on trading, stablecoin payments, and AI agents under Coinbase oversight.