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During a recent appearance on Bloomberg TV, pro-crypto Republican Commissioner Hester Peirce stated that the agency is not going to wait for Congress to enact specific legislation. Peirce claims that a lot of work can be done under the agency’s existing authority. She stressed that the SEC had been working since January on providing guidance about the application of existing securities laws within the cryptocurrency sector. Last month, the US Senate Banking Committee released a draft version of the landmark crypto market structure bill, which has drawn some criticism from industry players, including blockchain company Ripple, for giving the SEC…

Key Takeaways A data leak exposed the names and emails of FTX creditors ahead of the next payout round. Scammers are targeting claimants with phishing emails, urging vigilance and use of official claim sites. Sunil Kavuri, a known FTX creditor activist, has warned that the full names and email addresses of FTX creditors have been leaked. Warning: Phishing Scam Email Full name, email addresses of FTX creditors revealed New or old data leak 1) Do not click on email links 2) Check Sender addresses 3) Go direct to claims portal or official address. Do not click on links in emails…

Bitcoin mining companies and artificial intelligence data centers are increasingly competing for access to cheap, sustainable energy, which could trigger renewed institutional investment in the mining sector over the next decade. AI data centers with deep capital reserves are beginning to outbid miners for power infrastructure, with more Bitcoin (BTC) miners getting “priced out” or deprioritizing mining activities, according to a July 31 research report from Bitcoin mining infrastructure provider GoMining Institutional. However, the flexibility of Bitcoin mining firms allows them to expand into more off-grid locations with a lack of high-speed internet infrastructure, giving them an advantage over AI…

Kyo Finance, an advanced veDEX infrastructure platform, has obtained investment from Startale Ventures, an investment launchpad run by Startale Group. The strategic investment aims to bolster multi-chain DeFi infrastructure while also reinforcing Kyo’s status as the prominent liquidity hub operating on Soneium. The development is more than just a strategic investment, as it works as a partnership to let Kyo reach the robust ecosystem of Startale. This includes its ecosystem of institutional collaborators, comprehensive technical advisory, and unparalleled integration opportunities. Startale Ventures Backs Kyo Finance to Bolster Cross-Chain DeFi Startale’s strategic investment in Kyo Finance is included in the partnership…

Over the past two weeks, the broader crypto market has shown lackluster performance, keeping Ethereum within a tight trading range. Since July 21, the altcoin has repeatedly tested resistance near $3,859 while finding support at $3,524, struggling to break clear of this zone. With momentum fading, key on-chain metrics now suggest that ETH may face an extended period of sideways consolidation or a potential price breakdown. Ethereum’s Big Players Step Back According to CryptoQuant’s data, ETH’s falling estimated leverage ratio (ELR) across all cryptocurrency exchanges reflects waning investor confidence and a declining appetite for risk among its futures traders. Per…

Morning Minute is a daily newsletter written by Tyler Warner. The analysis and opinions expressed are his own and do not necessarily reflect those of Decrypt. Subscribe to the Morning Minute on Substack. GM! Today’s top news: Crypto majors soar and then retrace ahead of PPI BTC hits new ATH of $124,128 overnight ETH reaches $4,780 on 2nd-biggest day of ETF inflows on record MetaMask partners with Stripe for stablecoin, may debut today Google Play Store revises policy requiring licenses for non-custodial wallets 🚀 Bitcoin Breaks to New All-Time High We have a smashing new BTC ATH on the books. And it…

Polemos and Civitas, the first ever blockchain-based co-created 4X strategy game, have just announced a new cooperation. This cooperation will make Web3 gaming more tangible for users, thereby increasing interactions and collaboration. Polemos and @playcivitas are joining forces! 🔥We’re happy to announce our partnership with Civitas, the world’s first community-driven 4X strategy game powered by blockchain technology. ⚡At Polemos, our mission is to simplify access to Web3 gaming and enhance engagement for… pic.twitter.com/WaDVgByDxW — Polemos (@Polemos_io) August 14, 2025 Civitas combines the classic 4X experience; explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate with blockchain-underlying ownership and community governance. Players will be able…

Summary Kraken listing adds to XYO’s existing CEX portfolio, which includes Coinbase, KuCoin, MEXC, Bithumb, and Gate.io. Listing comes after XYO reported $8.8 million in revenue for 2024. XYO is a DePin project that recently launched XYO Layer One, its own Layer-1 blockchain. According to a press release shared with crypto.news, XYO (XYO), the token of a pioneering DePIN project, will be listed on Kraken Exchange today, joining its existing lineup of major centralized exchanges, including Coinbase, KuCoin, MEXC, Bithumb, and Gate.io. The listing on Kraken, ranked among the top 20 exchanges by spot trading volume on CoinMarketCap, is expected…

Rubic, a multi-chain decentralized finance (DeFi) aggregator, has announced its groundbreaking partnership with Exolic, a non-custodial exchange platform. The purpose of this alliance is to boost the security, speed, and privacy-focused trading experience across multiple blockchains. Both platforms will work on users’ privacy and security. We’ve cross-integrated with @exolix_com, a non-custodial exchange for private cross-chain swaps with no registration required.Exolix has integrated Rubic’s API to enhance routing on 9 chains, while we’ve added Exolix as both an on-chain & cross-chain provider on 20+ chains. pic.twitter.com/uBq9aGkwqT — Rubic (@CryptoRubic) August 13, 2025 With this strategic partnership, users will have vast experience…

Companies that are buying ether (ETH) for their treasury strategy are a better buy for investors than ETH spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs), said Standard Chartered analyst Geoff Kendrick. The analyst noted that these firms are attracting attention not just for their holdings but also for their financial structure, which is starting to become attractive for investors. “The NAV multiples (market cap divided by value of ETH held) have now also started to normalise for the ETH treasury companies,” said Kendrick, adding that this dynamic is making the “treasury companies now very investable for investors seeking access to ETH price appreciation.”…