Analysis Archive – Page 19

Violent Crypto Theft Hits $30M in H1 2026, On Pace to Beat Last Year
Chainalysis data shows violent crypto theft passed $30M in the first half of 2026, with France leading at 30 known attacks. The physical security threat is growing.

Wintermute Wins SEC Broker-Dealer License for US Equities
Crypto market maker Wintermute has secured US broker-dealer status to trade equities and ETF blocks, one of the first crypto-native firms to cross into Wall Street.

Eightco Reveals $378M Treasury: 302M WLD, 16K ETH, OpenAI Stake
Nasdaq-listed Eightco Holdings disclosed a $378M treasury holding 302M Worldcoin tokens, 16,278 ETH, and $90M in OpenAI equity. Here is the full breakdown.

Blockchain.com Wins Cayman Islands VASP Custody License
Blockchain.com secured a full VASP custody license from the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority, adding to recent MiCA and FCA approvals as regulators sign off.

Japan's FSA Asks Crypto Exchanges to Delay Withdrawals to Fight Scams
Japan's FSA and National Police Agency asked crypto exchanges to hold withdrawals after deposits, pre-register addresses, and cap limits to curb fraud.

Tether Hits Record 146 Tonnes of Gold Backing Its Reserves
Tether added 14 tonnes of gold in Q2 2026, lifting reserves to a record 146 tonnes worth about $18 billion. Here is what the buildup means for USDT holders.

Senate Delays Crypto CLARITY Act Vote Until After Summer Recess
The Senate pushed the CLARITY Act vote past its summer recess, leaving crypto's market-structure bill stalled for weeks and giving opponents like Elizabeth Warren more room to organize.

PowerCompute's $18M Bitcoin Loan Has Zero Margin Calls Until September 2
PowerCompute pledged 307 BTC against $18M in debt with no margin calls until September 2. Here is how the structure works and where the liquidation line sits.

Uphold Launches Exa Credit Card Backed by XRP Collateral in the US
Uphold's new Exa Credit Card lets US users borrow against XRP collateral via Exactly Protocol and pick a payment plan. Live in select states. Here is what changes for cardholders.

Bitcoin Traders Stop Paying for Upside as Volatility Hits 23%
Bitcoin's upside implied volatility fell to a record 23%, per Glassnode. Traders have stopped pricing in a rally with BTC stuck near $64,400 in August 2026.
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