BitcoinCZ Proposes Freezing Satoshi's Bitcoin Over Quantum Threat
Binance founder CZ proposes freezing Satoshi Nakamoto's 1.1 million BTC wallet over the risk that quantum computers could break Bitcoin.
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InstitutionalKraken Lets Traders Post Tokenized Stocks as Collateral for Leverage
Kraken now accepts tokenized Apple, Tesla, and Nvidia shares as collateral for leveraged trading. Here are the limits, haircuts, and risks for traders.
MarketsCryptoQuant: Bitcoin Exchange Deposits Spike
Bitcoin exchange deposits surged to nearly 50,000 BTC a day. CryptoQuant warns the pattern has historically preceded sharp volatility.
SecurityIreland CAB Seizes 500 Bitcoin: Drug Dealer Still Holds $277M in Unclaimed Wallets
Ireland CAB seized 500 Bitcoin linked to drug dealer Clifton Collins. 2026 total: 1,500 BTC ($92M). Collins still has ~$277M across nine unclaimed wallets.
StablecoinsStandard Chartered Becomes First G-SIB Bank to Offer Direct USDC Minting
Standard Chartered becomes first G-SIB to offer direct USDC minting and redemption for institutional clients via Circle partnership. Launches in Dubai DIFC.
BitcoinMetaplanet Bought 2,823 BTC in Q2, Total Holdings Top 43,000
Metaplanet added 2,823 Bitcoin in Q2 2026, cutting average cost to $106,500. Total holdings top 43,000 BTC. Analysis of strategy, risks, and outlook.
RegulationTaiwan Passes Virtual Asset Service Act: Crypto Licensing and Penalties
Taiwan passed its first crypto law: VASP licensing by FSC, 100% stablecoin reserves, fines up to NT$100M, and jail terms up to 7 years.
StablecoinsMetaMask Money Account: mUSD with 4% APY and Card Spending
MetaMask launched Money Account on Monad: up to 4% APY on mUSD stablecoin and card spending. Available globally, except EU and UK.
StablecoinsBNY Mellon Adds USDC Minting and Redemption to Custody Platform
BNY Mellon expanded Digital Asset Custody to support USDC minting and redemption. The bank manages $59.3 trillion in assets under custody.