Intesa Sanpaolo Cuts IBIT Stake and Raises Ethereum ETF Exposure
Intesa Sanpaolo reduced its BlackRock iShares Bitcoin Trust holding by 93.7% in the second quarter while tripling its stake in the iShares Staked Ethereum Trust ETF.
Bitget to Exit Japan With Phased Account Closures by End of 2026
Bitget will withdraw from Japan, requiring account verification by November 1, 2026 and closing remaining positions by December 31, 2026.
IRS Warns of Fake Crypto Compliance Letters Sent by Mail
The IRS has alerted crypto holders to counterfeit letters promoting a fake compliance portal. The scam uses QR codes and impersonation tactics to steal data and assets.
OFAC Sanctions Firms Over Iran Strait Insurance Scheme
The US Treasury sanctioned two firms over an alleged IRGC-backed insurance scheme in the Strait of Hormuz. Authorities cited Bitcoin payments and designated eight tankers as blocked property.
Triple-A Hot Wallets Lose $9.7 Million Across Blockchains
More than $9.7 million was drained from Triple-A hot wallets across TRON, Ethereum, Polygon, and Arbitrum. The stolen funds were bridged to Ethereum and consolidated in one address.
CrypFine Joins Coinone Travel Rule Network in South Korea
CrypFine has been added to Coinone’s CODE Travel Rule network, enabling compliant crypto transfers above KRW 1 million. The integration took effect on July 20, 2026.
Stablecoin Supply Hits $309.7B as XDC Integrates Bridge
Stablecoin supply reached $309.7 billion in July 2026. XDC integrated Stripe-owned Bridge to provide regulated fiat conversion and custody services to developers.
Digital Chamber Sues Illinois Over 0.2% Digital Asset Tax
The Digital Chamber is challenging Illinois’ 0.2% Digital Asset Tax Act in court before its 2027 launch. The group argues the law unfairly targets blockchain-recorded assets.
Open USD Expands Stablecoin Competition With Consortium Model
Open USD launches with more than 140 partners and a reserve revenue-sharing model. The move intensifies competition in a stablecoin market exceeding 300 billion USD in supply.
Stablecoins Reach 80% of Volume at SCRYPT Amid Institutional Shift
SCRYPT says stablecoins now account for about 80% of its processed volume. The firm acts as TON’s institutional gateway for regulated on-chain settlement.