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IMF highlights stablecoin risks in fixed exchange rate economies

RegulationAug 7

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has published a new working paper warning that dollar stablecoins could increase access to foreign currency in countries with tightly controlled exchange rates, while also raising the risk of rapid currency outflows during times of crisis. Stablecoins and exchange rate dynamics The research, written by IMF economist Brandon Joel Tan, examines how stablecoins—cryptocurrencies pegged to the US dollar or other fiat currencies—are affecting parallel foreign-exchange (FX) markets in economies where official access to dollars is restricted. Tan developed a model demonstrating that stablecoins offer an alternative source of dollars to individuals and businesses unable to…

Why Did the Shiba Inu (SHIB) Price Suddenly Spike? What Will Happen Next?

AltcoinsAug 7

Cryptocurrency analytics company Santiment has analyzed Shiba Inu ($SHIB), which has seen a significant increase in volatility recently. According to the company’s data, the price of $SHIB rose by 37 percent in two days, but quickly gave back some of its gains. Santiment reported that social media interest in Shiba Inu also increased significantly during the rally. $SHIB’s social dominance reached 0.084%, its highest level since April 2nd. However, the company noted that investor interest peaked during a period when price movement began to weaken. The chart shows the increase in $SHIB price. On-chain data also indicated that large investors…

MiCA Is Not Only for Crypto. It Will Also Decide Prediction Markets’ European Future

LegalAug 7

While the industry spent the summer arguing about stablecoin reserves and DeFi certification schemes, the most consequential question in European crypto policy slipped in almost unnoticed. On May 20, 2026, the European Commission opened a targeted consultation on the review of the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation, and for the first time, Brussels is formally asking whether DLT-based prediction markets belong inside the EU rulebook, and if so, which one. The deadline was originally August 31. It has since been quietly pushed to September 30, 2026, according to the Commission's consultation page. That extension is more than an administrative footnote. It…

Bitcoin Exchange Binance Announces Adding Three Altcoins to its Risky Asset List! Here Are Those Altcoins

ExchangesAug 7

Binance, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, has decided to expand its risk warning system for some digital assets listed on its platform. According to the exchange’s statement, as of July 24, 2026, Across Protocol (ACX), Lisk (LSK), and Stacks (STX) tokens will also be included in the Monitoring Tag system. Binance stated that the Monitoring Tag application is used to show investors tokens that are deemed to have higher volatility and risk compared to other listed assets. Projects with this tag are regularly reviewed and may face complete delisting from the platform if they fail to meet the…

Robert Kiyosaki Warns Trust-Based Assets Will Be Destroyed in Next Financial Crash

RegulationAug 7

Robert Kiyosaki’s Warning Raises Questions About Traditional Financial Assets Robert Kiyosaki’s latest market warning focuses on his view that financial assets dependent on institutional trust could face significant risks during a severe downturn. In his July 9 post on X, the Rich Dad Poor Dad author referenced a book titled The Entrooy Trap while reiterating a message he has shared for years about currencies, retirement accounts, and investment products. Kiyosaki wrote: “Any asset that requires ‘trust’ will be destroyed in the coming crash and possible Depression.” He then applied that warning to include a broad range of commonly held financial…

775 Million PI Supply Wave Could Decide Price Direction in 2026

AltcoinsAug 7

Pi Network is entering a major supply transition, with around 775.8 million PI tokens expected to unlock by the end of 2026, according to data shared from PiScan. These unlocks are based on claimable balances, including user-locked balances and tokens distributed by the Pi Core Team. The upcoming unlocks could increase the amount of Pi available to holders, potentially affecting market supply. However, token unlocks do not automatically mean immediate selling, as some users may continue holding, locking, or using Pi within the ecosystem. Current Unlock Data Shows More Supply Entering the Market According to PiScan data: Total locked Pi:…

Thai SEC Files Complaint Against Bitkub Online for False Information

LegalAug 7

The Thai SEC has filed a complaint against Bitkub Online Co., Ltd. and a former company director with the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau. This complaint alleges that the company provided false information and that the former director included misleading information in corporate documents, potentially deceiving individuals. The announcement was made via the official Thai SEC Twitter account. The Key Development The regulatory landscape in Thailand is tightening as the Thai SEC has taken significant action against Bitkub Online. According to a recent tweet from ThaiSEC_News, the complaint highlights serious allegations against the company and its former director for submitting false…

Bitcoin Exchanges Upbit and Bithumb Remove This Altcoin from Their Delisting Watchlist! Here Are the Details

ExchangesAug 7

Upbit and Bithumb, two leading cryptocurrency exchanges in South Korea, have announced an important decision regarding the Taiko (TAIKO) token. Both exchanges stated in official announcements that TAIKO, previously placed on the delist watchlist, has been removed. The reason given for this decision is that the issues causing the trading warnings have been resolved. According to exchange statements, comprehensive reviews have concluded that the risk factors that led to TAIKO being placed on the watchlist have been eliminated. Therefore, the trading alert on the token has been lifted, and it has been decided that TAIKO will maintain its current listing…

Ondo Finance holds largest tokenized ETF issuer spot as Binance closes gap

BlockchainAug 7

Ondo Finance has held onto its title as the largest tokenized ETF issuer by market capitalization, according to data highlighted by crypto analytics commentator @tokenterminal, even as Binance’s bStocks and xStocks close in as the next biggest names in the sector. The update lands at a curious moment for Ondo Finance, which is still adjusting to a leadership shakeup after founder Nathan Allman lost his position and Ian De Bode stepped in as chief executive. For a market still figuring out what tokenized ETFs are worth and who should run them, the ranking says a lot about where investor attention…

Fund Managers See Bitcoin Struggling to Reclaim $100K This Year

BitcoinAug 7

Several cryptocurrency fund managers have cast doubt on Bitcoin’s ability to reclaim the $100,000 price level before the end of the year, citing persistent market headwinds and cautious investor sentiment. A survey conducted by The Block found that none of the major crypto fund managers surveyed expected Bitcoin to close 2026 above that symbolic threshold. Conservative Forecasts Dominate Jack Platts, founder of Hypersphere Ventures, outlined a range of scenarios that reflect the current uncertainty. In his base case, Platts sees Bitcoin ending the year at approximately $55,000. His bearish scenario places the price at $40,000, while even his most optimistic…