Week in Crypto: Regulation, Exploits, and Yield
The SEC moved on tokenized securities infrastructure. DeFi lost $215 million in August. Stablecoin regulation converged globally. Here's what mattered.
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StarkWare Tests Quantum-Resistant Transaction on Mainnet
StarkWare tested a quantum-resistant transaction on mainnet this week while Blockstream published SHRINCS signature scheme. Bitcoin's cryptographic future moves from theory to practice.
SEC's Regulation Crypto Assets: What the Filings Show
The SEC proposed Regulation Crypto Assets on August 18, 2026, creating two new fundraising pathways for crypto projects without Securities Act registration.
DTCC Launches Tokenization With BitGo on Wall Street
Wall Street's $114 trillion custodian converted assets to blockchain tokens in July and will launch its full tokenization service in October with crypto custody infrastructure.
Jackson Hole Signals Return to Monetary Restraint
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's hawkish Jackson Hole remarks triggered Bitcoin's reversal from $81,455 to below $78,000, exposing crypto's persistent sensitivity to US monetary policy.
Kraken Locked 12,000 Accounts After HTX Dust Attack
Kraken temporarily locked nearly 12,000 accounts after dust deposits from an HTX-linked wallet triggered sanctions compliance protocols.
Solana Neobank Loses $500K in Outdated Contract Exploit
Avici will refund 1,685 users after a $500K exploit exposed dependency risk in Solana's card infrastructure. The attacker turned $190 into admin access across 1,100 accounts.
Week in Crypto: Regulation, Stablecoins, and Governance
The SEC published a full crypto rulebook while stablecoins went mainstream. Solana voted on supply mechanics. Hardware wallets failed. Here's everything.
Hyperliquid Strategies Raises $647M and Doubles HYPE Holdings
Hyperliquid Strategies ended fiscal 2026 with $647M in new equity, a $1.9B HYPE position, and zero debt. The move signals corporate validation of perpetual DEXs.
Schwab Adding Solana, Chainlink, Avalanche to Crypto Platform
Charles Schwab will list Solana, Chainlink, and Avalanche in coming months. The move follows $3 billion in inflows over nine days and signals institutional appetite beyond BTC and ETH.
SBI's $270M Ajaib Stake: Stablecoin Infrastructure Play
SBI Holdings just paid $270 million for 20% of Indonesia's Ajaib. This isn't about equities trading. It's about stablecoin distribution at scale.
Solana's First Governance Vote Tests Supply Economics
SGP-0003 sits at 62.72% support, below the two-thirds threshold needed. Daily SOL burns would increase from 600-800 to 7,500-9,000 tokens if it passes.
MANTRA Chain Halts After Exploit: What the Wallets Show
MANTRA Chain went dark on August 21 after an exploit hit an upstream dependency. The token fell 18.5% to a record low. Two wallets were affected, but questions remain.
Washington Hasn't Passed Crypto Rules. The Regulators Are Moving Anyway
The U.S. crypto rulebook is changing as the SEC and CFTC move ahead while Congress stalls. Here’s what investors need to know.
Goldman Sachs Just Bought a $2.25 Billion Crypto Income Machine
Goldman Sachs is acquiring NEOS Investments for up to $2.25 billion, gaining Bitcoin and Ethereum income ETFs. Here's why the deal matters for crypto investors.
Here's What Happened in Crypto Today
A look at today's crypto market decline, Bitcoin's pullback, altcoin trends, and key factors shaping investor sentiment.