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Dogecoin cofounder Billy Markus, who goes by Shibetoshi Nakamoto on X, shared what he says was “the most crypto thing” he had done in a recent X reply. Markus’ comment came in response to ITrustCapital’s question to its followers about the ‘most crypto thing’ they did over the weekend. The Dogecoin cofounder replied that using Dogecoin to pay for a ride on the Las Vegas Loop was the ‘most crypto thing’ he did; however, it was not that weekend. “I bought a ride in the Vegas Loop with Dogecoin (tho that was not this weekend but still it was the…

In a recent tweet, a16z’s Miles Jennings articulated the critical nature of the CLARITY Act, emphasizing the ongoing uncertainty surrounding digital asset regulations. He pointed out that compliance requirements have remained vague, which has stifled innovation in the sector. Jennings argues that this bill aims to create a structured framework that delineates responsibilities between the SEC and CFTC, thus offering clarity to entrepreneurs and developers alike. The Story So Far The current landscape for digital assets is rife with uncertainty, as the broader crypto market is showing mixed signals and varying momentum across major assets. Jennings’ remarks come at a…

Institutional crypto trading platform LMAX Group is working with Morgan Stanley (MS) and investment bank KBW, part of Stifel (SF), to evaluate strategic options, according to three people familiar with the matter. The company is exploring a sale or public listing that could value the business at up to $5 billion, the people said, speaking on condition of anonymity because the discussions are private. While all options remain on the table, including a sale, SPAC merger and IPOs in the U.S. or Europe, a Nasdaq listing is currently the preferred route, one of the people said. The company is in…

ether.fi has removed all restaking exposure from weETH, making its flagship asset a plain liquid staking token and confining restaking to weETHs, a separate token built on Symbiotic. The protocol announced the split on X on Thursday. The change ends the arrangement that made ether.fi the largest business built on EigenLayer’s restaking model. ether.fi bundled Ethereum staking yield with EigenLayer restaking exposure inside a single token, grew fast on that pitch through 2024, and has now separated the two. Holders who want restaking have to opt into a second token. ether.fi’s staking arm holds $3.3 billion, according to DefiLlama, making…

Flare launches Flare Smart Accounts v1.3, enabling $XRP holders to access DeFi vaults with a single XRPL wallet signature. Flare today announced the release of Flare Smart Accounts (FSA) v1.3, making it possible for $XRP holders to mint FXRP and deposit it into yield-generating vaults with a single XRPL signature. For $XRP holders, accessing DeFi has often meant creating new wallets, bridging assets between chains, and managing gas tokens before earning a single dollar in yield. Flare Smart Accounts v1.3 removes much of that complexity. Users can now choose a vault, sign once using the XRPL wallet they already use,…

The Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) has launched its inaugural Regulatory Radar, focusing on the practical implementation of innovations within virtual asset markets. This announcement, made via a tweet, signifies a shift in regulatory attention towards tangible applications rather than just potential benefits. For more details, visit the official source here. What Happened Amid a wave of regulatory interest in the crypto sector, VARA’s report outlines the ongoing trends across global virtual asset markets. This new focus aims to turn innovative concepts into actionable frameworks, highlighting the need for regulators to adapt as the sector matures. As the broader market…

Crypto exchange BitMEX is winding down with roughly $270 million sitting in a house insurance fund that customers now suspect its owners will simply keep. The fund holds about $239 million worth of $BTC and $31 million in $USDT. A lot of that came from customers’ trading losses. The exchange hasn’t disclosed where the money will go after its doors close on September 23 and BitMEX declined to comment on its plans for the fund. To be clear, the fund is owned by BitMEX, not customers, and the exchange never told customers what it would do with the fund if…

Bitcoin rose to its highest level in nearly two weeks on Monday after the United States and Iran announced a peace deal expected to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and ease pressure from energy markets. The move pushed bitcoin above $65,500, extending its rebound from last week’s drop below $60,000. According to crypto.news market data, $BTC traded near $65,759, up about 2.2% over 24 hours, with its daily high near $65,893. Meanwhile, the market reaction followed statements from U.S. President Donald Trump, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and Iranian state media confirming that an agreement had been reached. Trump wrote…

Metaplanet has officially launched Metaplanet Securities, turning its completed acquisition of Siiibo Securities into a regulated digital asset investment banking business built around Bitcoin-backed financial products. According to Metaplanet, the new subsidiary succeeds the Tokyo-based brokerage acquired for JPY 2.1 billion, completing a transaction first announced in June. メタプラネット証券、Day 1。@MetaplanetSec pic.twitter.com/qBhL5dGvAv — Metaplanet Inc. (@Metaplanet) July 13, 2026 The company said the business will operate under a Type I Financial Instruments Business Operator licence regulated by Japan’s Financial Services Agency, giving it the legal framework to structure and distribute securities products linked to digital assets. Rather than limiting its strategy…

SBI Holdings has restructured a wholly owned subsidiary around the Canton Network, extending its institutional blockchain strategy beyond Ripple and the $XRP Ledger. SBI creates dedicated Canton Network business SBI Holdings announced on July 28 that SBI Security Solutions had changed its name to SBI Digital Practice Co. Ltd., effective June 22. The wholly owned subsidiary will now operate as SBI’s dedicated on-chain finance business specializing in the Canton Network. SBI has also renewed the company’s management structure to support the change. Excerpt from SBI Holdings’ Canton Network restructuring notice | Source: SBI Holdings SBI Digital Practice will plan, develop,…