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Illegal cryptocurrency mining caused $3.52 million in damages in Tajikistan in H1, according to the country’s Attorney General Khabibullo Vokhidzoda. Speaking at a press conference, Vokhidzoda reported that these damages relate specifically to the illegal use of electricity by miners, with energy providers compensated by the state. “There are people who import equipment for mining companies into the country from abroad and illegally mine cryptocurrency,” said Vokhidzoda, who added that four to five criminal cases involving the use of mining equipment are currently open. Vokhidzoda’s remarks follow a similar update from the prosecutor’s office in the Sughd region, which is…

With the ETH price flying and regulators opening up to decentralized finance (DeFi), onchain lending and borrowing markets are making concurrent all-time highs, hitting the $100 billion threshold today. The onchain lending market reached the $100 billion milestone this week, according to TokenTerminal, with Aave commanding a lion’s share of the market, with $63.4 billion, or 63.4%, of the total TVL. Morpho and Spark are neck and neck for second largest with $8 billion and $7.6 billion, respectively. DeFi Lending Total TVL – TokenTerminal The lending space has exploded over the last two months, growing 49% from $66.8 billion since…

BlackRock has crossed a new milestone in its digital asset strategy, with cryptocurrency holdings now at $103.98 billion as of August 14, 2025, according to Finbold analysis of data from blockchain intelligence platform Arkham. The portfolio includes $89.27 billion in Bitcoin (743,310 BTC) and $14.71 billion in Ethereum (3.2 million ETH). Notably, this marks a staggering $49.15 billion net increase since the start of 2025, when BlackRock’s crypto holdings stood at $54.83 billion, comprising $51.16 billion in BTC and $3.59 billion in ETH. BlackRock’s recent Ethereum accumulation Notably, the pace of Ethereum accumulation has accelerated sharply in recent months. At…

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…