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Nexo, a digital assets wealth platform, has reaffirmed product compliance across the European Economic Area ahead of MiCAR’s entry into force, according to information shared with Finbold on July 28, 2026. The company is operating through two MiCAR-licensed partners, splitting custody and brokerage across dedicated regulated infrastructure built specifically for the European market. Tangany, licensed under MiCAR, provides institutional-grade custody infrastructure for digital assets. DLT Finance, licensed under MiCAR and authorized under MiFID II, provides brokerage infrastructure for digital assets and financial instruments. Together the two partnerships give Nexo a locally compliant operational foundation across the EEA without disrupting its…

Astarter, a prominent Web3 infrastructure entity, has partnered with BitBall, an AI-led Sports Intelligence ecosystem. The partnership is poised to merge AI and blockchain innovation to advance user experiences and data intelligence in the world of sports. As Astarter mentioned in its official announcement, with this development, both platforms attempt to broaden the capabilities concerning sports intelligence through $BNB Chain. Additionally, the joint initiative is also endeavoring to develop unique opportunities for dApps, users, and developers within the Web3 network. 🤝 Partnership AnnouncementAstarter is thrilled to partner with @metabitballBitBall is an AI-powered Sports Intelligence Network transforming real-time sports data into…

In the short term, $68K remains the critical level to monitor. Bitcoin ($BTC) is currently trading around $65K. Bitcoin’s recent price action has shifted the liquidity landscape. During the decline below $60K, a significant amount of downside liquidity was absorbed as stop-loss orders and leveraged positions were cleared from the market. With the February low now swept, much of the immediate selling pressure beneath current prices has been addressed. As a result, liquidity is increasingly concentrated at higher levels, making $68K the most crucial area to watch in the near term. On the downside, the $60K area still represents a…

Nasdaq-listed TRON has acquired an additional 152,136 $TRX tokens, bringing its total treasury holdings to over 700.78 million $TRX. The company confirmed the purchase in a statement, adding that it plans to continue increasing its $TRX reserves as part of its broader strategy. Details of the Latest Acquisition The latest buy follows a series of similar treasury additions over recent months, signaling a consistent accumulation pattern. While the company did not disclose the purchase price or the exact date of the transaction, the move underscores TRON’s commitment to strengthening its position in the cryptocurrency market. TRON’s treasury now holds a…

The Solana Policy Institute (SPI) has formally urged the U.S. Senate to pass the CLARITY Act, a bill aimed at providing legal certainty for digital asset developers, institutions, and consumers. In a letter addressed to Senate Republican Leader John Thune and Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, SPI argued that the time to act is now, warning that delays could erode American competitiveness in the global blockchain industry. What the CLARITY Act Proposes The CLARITY Act, whose full name is the Clarifying Lawful Overseas Use of Data Act, is designed to establish clear jurisdictional rules for digital assets and blockchain-based transactions. The…

OKX has returned to South Korea’s Google Play Store after a four-day suspension, while Bybit’s app remains unavailable in the country. According to a July 28 report by Digital Asset, the OKX: Trade Bitcoin & Crypto app once again appears in search results on South Korea’s Google Play Store, allowing users to install the application or update existing versions after it disappeared from the platform on July 24. The publication verified that the exchange’s Android app had resumed normal distribution as of 8:00 a.m. local time on July 28. The restoration comes roughly four days after South Korean users lost…

Astarter, a Web4 Artificial Intelligence (AI) infrastructure platform, is excited to announce its groundbreaking partnership with MelosBoom. MelosBoom is a Web3 and Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network (DePIN) music project. The core purpose of this partnership is to accelerate AI-Powered decentralized music innovation for creators and communities. 🤝 Partnership Announcement@AstarterDefiHub is excited to partner with @MelosBoom! 🎶MelosBoom is building the AI-powered DeIOE Musicverse, combining decentralized infrastructure, edge computing, and Web3 to redefine the Listen-to-Earn experience. Together, we’ll accelerate… pic.twitter.com/ery9Ry4Bjz — Astarter (@AstarterDefiHub) August 2, 2026 Astarter has been working in the decentralized field for a long time and aims to elevate…

With only about 20% of the $10.6 billion in open interest sitting in-the-money (ITM) and the remaining 80% out-of-the-money (OTM), the market has a strong imbalance that could fuel sharp price swings as participants scramble to adjust their positions. The story doesn’t end there. Max pain and put-call ratio Another factor pointing to potential volatility is the max pain price for the June 26 expiry, which currently sits at $74,000, about 14% above bitcoin’s current spot price near $65,000. Max pain is the price level at which the largest number of options contracts would expire completely worthless. The theory suggests…

South Korean retail investors have reportedly lost about 2.15 trillion won, or roughly $1.45 billion, from leveraged trading over the past month as sharp market swings triggered widespread margin calls. According to market reports, more than 1.2 million retail leverage accounts had reached margin-call thresholds by July 13. Estimates placed the number of accounts fully liquidated by brokerages between 320,000 and 460,000, although the broader account figures have not been independently confirmed by regulators. Korea’s Leverage Rout Wipes Out $1.45 Billion, With Young Traders Hit HardestSouth Korean retail investors lost an estimated KRW 2.15 trillion, or about USD 1.45 billion,…

Large financial institutions are increasing their exposure to $XRP through investment products as the token’s supply on cryptocurrency exchanges continues to decline. At the same time, Ripple is expanding its payment infrastructure and preparing major upgrades to the $XRP Ledger aimed at institutional users. Intesa Sanpaolo Discloses $XRP ETF Investment Italy’s largest bank, Intesa Sanpaolo, has disclosed ownership of 712,000 shares of the Grayscale $XRP Trust in its latest SEC Form 13F filing. Based on current market prices, the investment is worth around $18 million. The filing also shows the bank holds nearly $235 million in crypto-related investments, with $XRP…