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A Massive 1,250% Burden for Banks’ Unbacked Crypto Holdings

A significant development is reshaping the European financial sector. The European Banking Authority (EBA) has finalized a groundbreaking decision, imposing a colossal EBA crypto capital charge on banks. This move will fundamentally alter how EU financial institutions approach their exposure to unbacked digital assets like Bitcoin and Ether, signaling a new era for crypto regulation within traditional finance. What Does This Unbacked Crypto Assets Rule Really Mean for Banks? The EBA recently concluded its work on new standards under the Capital Requirements Regulation III (CRR III). These finalized rules, released earlier this week, mandate that EU banks assign an extraordinary…

Regulation

KuCoin Posts Largest Monthly Gains in Futures Trading Among Top 11 Exchanges

New data compiled by widely followed crypto correspondent Wu Blockchain highlights the monthly performance of the top-ranking crypto exchanges in the derivatives market. Among the exchanges that performed best in terms of monthly change, KuCoin recorded the biggest improvement. KuCoin Leads in Futures Trading Volume in July KuCoin had the largest one-month change among the top 11 exchanges according to Wu Blockchain’s CEX Data Report in July. In June, KuCoin registered a futures trading volume of $51.5 billion. By the end of July, this figure had surged to $87.79 billion, marking a 70.8% month-over-month (MoM) growth. Cumulatively, the derivatives market…

Exchanges

Institutional Frenzy Pushes Ethereum DEX Volumes Above Solana

Decentralized exchange (DEX) volumes on Ethereum have leapfrogged Solana for the first time since April after a swift shift in sentiment away from Solana-based memecoins and towards ether {{ETH}} amid a wave of institutional activity. Over the past 48 hours Ethereum-based DEXs have facilitated $24.5 billion in trading volume compared to Solana's tally of $10 billion, according to DefiLlama. The two weeks prior were also dominated by Ethereum, with a total of $28 billion and $27 billion beating Solana's total of $20 billion and $24 billion. This represents a contrast in trader behavior from earlier this year, which was dominated…

Ethereum

Kiyosaki Praises New 401(k) and Debanking Rules

Author and financial advisor Robert Kiyosaki is praising President Donald Trump as a “great leader” after Trump signed two major pro-crypto executive orders this week. Taking to social media today, Kiyosaki called the new Trump retirement account policy “big news,” hailing him as a “great leader.” Order #1: Unlocking the $43 Trillion Retirement Market On Thursday, Trump signed an executive order allowing 401(k) retirement accounts to invest directly in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. This puts digital assets alongside private equity, real estate, and other alternative investments in eligible retirement portfolios. As CoinEdition reported: The signing was expected. Here was our…

Regulation

Crypto Exchange ByBit Introduces 10x Spot Margin Trading in Europe

Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by volume, has introduced spot margin trading for European users of the platform at up to 10x leverage, compliant with the region’s Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) regime. The service, announced on Monday, allows users of Austria-based Bybit EU, to borrow funds against their existing crypto holdings, using them as collateral to buy or sell more assets than their wallet balance would otherwise allow. For example, a user with $100 can borrow additional funds to execute a $1,000 trade using 10× leverage, amplifying both potential gains and losses from small market movements, Bybit said…

Exchanges

Eric Trump Responds to Critics As Ethereum Soars Past $4,600

Eric Trump, the pro-crypto son of the US president, has responded to criticism of his February Ethereum recommendation following the recent ETH price surge. The rebound comes just over two months after ETH hit a low of $1,573. Eric Trump aimed his latest post at crypto commentator Ashley D Can, who had publicly mocked his earlier call. How am I doing now @AshleyDCan? You really ought to get out of this business… https://t.co/IdesciS8Yr pic.twitter.com/hZD28xTWpB — Eric Trump (@EricTrump) August 12, 2025 The remark attracted attention from the cryptocurrency community, with some agreeing and others skeptical of the timing. In a…

Ethereum

Crypto in Your 401(k)s Is Finally Happening

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 jump on 401(k) news; ETH passes $3,900 SEC and Ripple drop legal battle for good; XRP jumps 7% FGF files to raise $5B to build an ETH Treasury ChainLink announces ChainLink reserve and LINK buybacks Pump.fun announces Glass Full Foundation, spends $1.69M buying memes 🏦 Crypto in Your 401(k)? It’s Happening Trump signed an executive order opening retirement accounts to crypto…

Regulation

'Wilder World' Launches First-Person Shooter Game With $100K Tournament

Wilder World launched a high-intensity shooter game mode into “super early access” at the annual Gamescom conference on Wednesday. The Ethereum-based project aims to create a broad metaverse of gaming experiences, which kick-started last year with the launch of the racing game Wilder Wheels in partnership with Lamborghini. The PC-based shooter is a 10-player free-for-all deathmatch that blends first and third-person perspectives. Available on Epic Games Store, each match will last for 10 minutes, with players earning points as they battle in a fragment of Wiami—which is a 1:1 recreation of Miami, and the future foundation of its open-world metaverse.…

GameFi

the future according to Blockchain.com and Tether

The energy that can be felt today in the blockchain and crypto world is palpable, especially when it comes to artificial intelligence (AI). More and more companies in the sector are taking decisive steps towards the integration of these two technologies, no longer as simple experiments, but as central strategies for the future. The meeting between AI and blockchain seems almost natural: on one side, AI generates new possibilities and an abundance of data; on the other, blockchain ensures scarcity, trust, and value. Together, they create an innovative and reliable system. During a recent session dedicated to AI and crypto,…

Blockchain

Ethereum Oracle Tom Lee Shares New Record Prediction for ETH Price

Fundstrat co-founder Tom Lee, while evaluating the rise in the markets after the Consumer Price Index (CPI) data announced in the US came in better than expected, said that Ethereum has the potential to even surpass Bitcoin in the long run. Speaking to CNBC, Lee stated that the strong liquidity environment will be positive for the financial sector, small-cap stocks, and cryptocurrencies, saying, “Ethereum has surged 28% this year, outperforming Bitcoin. According to our research, Ethereum could be the biggest macro trade of the next 10-15 years.” Lee explained that this optimism stems from the growth of the stablecoin ecosystem…

Ethereum