Author: John Smith
Binance published its 45th Proof of Reserves report using user balances recorded on Aug. 1, 2026. The snapshot showed customer Bitcoin holdings rising for another month, while Ethereum and Tether balances declined. Summary Binance users held approximately 657,000 BTC on August 1, increasing balances by 16,349 BTC monthly. User Ethereum balances fell 2.57% to approximately 3.98 million ETH in Binance’s latest reserve snapshot. USDT holdings declined by roughly 870 million tokens, reaching approximately 32.9 billion USDT across accounts. Binance reported 100.25% reserve ratios for both Bitcoin and Ethereum at the snapshot time, respectively. Proof of reserves verifies point-in-time backing but…
Investigators may have given U.S. authorities information capable of identifying an attacker responsible for the first Coldcard theft wave, Bitcoin Magazine reported on Aug. 18. Summary Block traced the first Coldcard sweep to a paid blockchain data account used during theft. Galaxy said the first wave removed 1,082.65 BTC, with the associated funds remaining unmoved afterward. No FBI statement confirms an attacker’s identity, arrest, charges, seizure, or recovery of stolen funds. At least 1,700 BTC was stolen across multiple waves, according to Galaxy’s latest public estimate. Existing vulnerable seeds remain unsafe after firmware updates and require migration into newly generated…
Bitcoin has risen above $64,600 after U.S. President Donald Trump said Washington is not holding talks with Iran, while conflicting claims over the Strait of Hormuz kept oil above $91 per barrel. Summary Bitcoin traded at $64,611 after moving between $64,005 and $64,926 during the session. Trump said no U.S.-Iran talks are underway or scheduled as the conflict enters its sixth month. Iran maintained that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until Washington meets its interim commitments. Strategy reported no Bitcoin purchases or sales last week after selling BTC for two consecutive weeks. In an Aug. 18 Truth Social…
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has proposed two registration exemptions, including a $75 million annual pathway, under its new Reg Crypto framework for certain crypto investment contracts. Summary The larger exemption would allow qualifying issuers to raise up to $75 million in 12 months. A separate pathway would permit offerings of up to $5 million across four years. The proposal includes a conditional safe harbor and disclosure requirements for participating issuers. Stakeholders will have 60 days to submit comments on the proposed framework. SEC Reg Crypto rules create two offering exemptions The SEC said in an Aug. 18 press…
Cypherpunk Technologies has acquired a 4.2 GSol/s Zcash mining fleet for $33.33 million, giving the Nasdaq-listed company about 18% of the network’s total computing power. Summary The acquired Bitmain Z15 Pro fleet produces roughly 7,800 ZEC per month. Cypherpunk paid through a pre-funded warrant covering 43.29 million common shares. The equipment operates at hosting facilities across the United States. Cypherpunk holds 323,394 ZEC, equal to about 1.92% of the circulating supply. Cypherpunk Technologies said on Aug. 18 that it had launched Cypherpunk Mining after purchasing the equipment and related hosting agreements from entities affiliated with Winklevoss Capital. The fleet consists…
The CFTC has opened a 45-day comment period on proposals that would double the small-pool exemption threshold to $800,000 and ease registration rules for some fund advisers. Summary The CFTC proposal would create a CPO exemption for qualifying SEC-registered investment advisers. A related change would extend registration relief to certain commodity trading advisers. The small-pool capital threshold would rise from $400,000 to $800,000. Comments will remain open for 45 days after publication in the Federal Register. CFTC proposal would reduce duplicate fund registration The Commodity Futures Trading Commission said in an Aug. 18 regulatory announcement that it had proposed amendments…
Securitize has launched a tokenized fixed-income fund managed with Neuberger that will invest mainly in high-yield bonds and issue interests across Avalanche, Ethereum, Solana, and Sui. Summary HINC will invest primarily in high-yield bonds, alongside CLOs and leveraged loans. Neuberger will serve as subadvisor in its first engagement with a tokenized fund. Eligible accredited investors and qualified purchasers can access the fund after completing required compliance checks. Securitize affiliates will handle investment advice, distribution, tokenization, and fund administration. Securitize said in an Aug. 18 announcement that the Neuberger Securitize High Income Tokenized Fund, trading under the ticker HINC, will seek…
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Amid subdued crypto sentiment and capital outflows, EiCrypto is promoting cloud mining as a way for holders to generate cash flow from idle digital assets. Summary EiCrypto launches cloud mining services aimed at helping crypto holders put idle BTC, ETH and DOGE assets to work. With crypto liquidity weakening, EiCrypto introduces cloud mining contracts that let users access computing power without owning hardware. EiCrypto expands into cloud mining with renewable-powered infrastructure, offering holders an alternative way to generate returns…
Toyota Finance has opened applications for a ¥1 billion ($6.76 million) tokenized bond that pays 1.72% annually and can be bought through Toyota Wallet without opening a securities account. Summary Toyota Finance has opened applications for a ¥1 billion tokenized bond through Toyota Wallet. Retail investors can participate from ¥100,000 without opening a securities account. The one year bond pays 1.72% annually and uses BOOSTRY’s blockchain infrastructure. Investors may receive Toyota Wallet balances and benefits including Fuji Speedway tickets and vehicle test drives. Toyota Financial Services, Toyota Finance, SMBC Group and BOOSTRY said Tuesday that the one year public security…