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Andreessen Horowitz and the DeFi Education Fund, two powerful forces in D.C.’s crypto policy scene, formally asked the SEC Wednesday to create a safe harbor that would shield developers of decentralized apps—even those who work at centralized businesses with control over said apps—from legal risk of violating securities laws. The proposal, if enacted, would ensure that companies and developers creating popular types of decentralized apps (also known as dapps), like decentralized exchanges, self-custodial wallets, and NFT marketplace protocols, are exempt from being labeled broker-dealers by the SEC. Crucially, even if the apps themselves dealt in the trading of tokenized securities…

Robinhood Markets, Inc. delivered a strong performance in July 2025. It records sharp gains across customer accounts, assets, and trading activity. Cryptocurrency trading volume surged to $16.8 billion, more than double June’s figure. That signaling renewed investor appetite for digital assets. By the end of July, the platform had 26.7 million funded accounts, adding about 160,000 new customers in one month. Year-on-year, Robinhood expanded its customer base by roughly 2.5 million accounts. Total assets rose to $298 billion, up 7% from June and 106% higher than last year. Net deposits reached $6.4 billion in July, an annualized growth rate of…

In a surprising yet significant development, Nasdaq-listed global healthcare company Cosmos Health (NASDAQ: COSM) recently announced a landmark crypto investment. The firm secured up to $300 million to establish an Ethereum treasury, marking a bold step into the evolving landscape of institutional crypto adoption. This strategic move highlights a growing trend among traditional companies embracing a diversified digital asset strategy. What Does This Bold Move Mean for Cosmos Health? Cosmos Health, a prominent global healthcare company, entered into an agreement with a U.S. institutional investor. This deal involves issuing up to $300 million in senior secured convertible notes. Such notes…

Hong Kong’s top financial regulators have warned investors to exercise restraint amid a flurry of speculation surrounding stablecoin licensing and the expansion of cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the city. In a joint statement on Thursday, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) said they had observed “abrupt market movements” linked to the stablecoin sector in recent days. The volatility, they said, appeared to follow “corporate announcements, news reports, social media posts or speculation” about applications to become licensed stablecoin issuers in Hong Kong. The warning comes as two new spot cryptocurrency ETFs, the…

The American Bankers Association, the Bank Policy Institute, and over 50 state banking groups are demanding that Congress close “several loopholes” in the recently enacted GENIUS Act, warning that the nation’s first major stablecoin legislation contains gaps that could trigger a massive deposit flight and undermine the traditional banking system. In a letter addressed to Senate Banking Committee leaders on Tuesday, the coalition warned that even while the GENIUS Act prohibits stablecoin issuers from paying interest directly, “the restriction is easily bypassed because exchanges or other third parties can still offer rewards to stablecoin holders.” This loophole could incentivize Americans…

Key Takeaways Bitpanda has launched in the UK, offering over 600 crypto assets including Bitcoin and Ethereum. Bitpanda has partnered with Arsenal FC as their Official Crypto Trading Partner to boost digital asset awareness. Vienna-based crypto asset platform Bitpanda has launched its services in the UK market, offering British investors access to more than 600 crypto assets, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, stablecoins, and other tokens, the companies announced on Thursday. The platform serves over 7 million users in Europe and is licensed in multiple jurisdictions outside the UK, offering institutional-grade infrastructure along with curated crypto indices, market analysis, and investor education.…

Key Takeaways Google backs $1.8 billion TeraWulf AI project, gaining warrants for potential 8% stake. The deal includes $3.7 billion in contracted revenue and involves over 200 MW of AI-driven infrastructure development. American Bitcoin miner TeraWulf announced Thursday that it has entered into two 10-year high-performance computing (HPC) colocation agreements with AI cloud platform Fluidstack, backed by Google, which could see the tech giant become a major shareholder. Under the agreements, TeraWulf will provide more than 200 megawatts (MW) of critical IT load at its Lake Mariner data center campus in Western New York, a facility purpose-built for liquid-cooled AI…

In a post on X, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin stated that the goal of achieving faster withdrawal times is even more critical than achieving “Stage 2” L2 decentralization, noting that it will help Ethereum L1 remain the dominant economic center of the ecosystem. “Amazing to see so many major L2s now at stage 1,” Buterin wrote in response to a post on X that reported that all six rollups, Base, Optimism, Unichain, Scroll, Ink, and Kinto, affected by the Stage 1 requirements changes, have performed the necessary upgrades and are now fully compliant. Buterin said, “The next goal we should…

The world of finance is constantly evolving, and a significant shift is now underway in the United Arab Emirates’ property market. Get ready for a truly groundbreaking development: DWF Labs, a prominent global Web3 venture capital and market-making firm, has announced its intention to facilitate the first-ever crypto-backed mortgage in the region. This exciting news, shared by DWF Labs co-founder Andrei Grachev on X, reveals a signed agreement with a major UAE real estate agency. Official details are eagerly anticipated, but this move signals a powerful convergence of digital assets and traditional property finance. What Exactly is a Crypto-Backed Mortgage?…

Do Kwon’s fall from crypto wunderkind to fraudster has recently reached its final act. The Terraform Labs co-founder, once hailed as a visionary, has pleaded guilty to charges tied to the $40 billion collapse of TerraUSD and Luna. As one of the most catastrophic financial collapses in crypto history, his admission is prompting a fresh wave of reaction across the community. Summary Do Kwon, the co-founder of Terraform Labs, has pleaded guilty to committing fraud in the $40 billion TerraUSD and Luna collapse. Many in the crypto community view the guilty plea as long-awaited justice. Terraform Labs creditors are still…