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Forbes, which previously labeled XRP a “zombie altcoin,” now includes it among the best cryptocurrencies! Here are the details and the full list

The renowned American magazine Forbes has made inconsistent statements regarding cryptocurrencies. In a report published last year, Forbes labeled 20 altcoins, including $XRP, Cardano (ADA), Litecoin (LTC), and Ethereum Classic (ETC), as “zombies.” However, he now includes some altcoins, which he describes as zombie tokens, among the top 10 cryptocurrencies to invest in. According to Forbes’ latest updates, $XRP has been included in their list of the top 10 cryptocurrencies to invest in, ranking fourth after Bitcoin, Ethereum, and $BNB. Forbes states that the list was compiled based on criteria such as real-world use, market capitalization, and trading volume, and…

AltcoinsAug 22

Which Providers Need a Licence and How Your Rewards Are Taxed

The European crypto regulation MiCA has applied across the EU without transitional relief since July 1, 2026. Coverage since then has centred on the exchanges that left the European market. For staking the picture is murkier, and there is a simple reason for it: the regulation does not recognise the term as a service in its own right. Anyone delegating coins through a provider still has a clear question to answer. Does that provider need a licence, and what happens to the balances it holds if it does not? Staking under MiCA: why the regulation does not treat this service…

LegalAug 22

Former Bybit CEO startup ABFinance cancels launch plans

ABFinance, the U.S. finance startup founded by former Bybit co-CEO Helen Liu, has announced that it will begin winding down. 17 major crypto businesses and about 95 total projects have already closed so far in 2026. Why is ABFinance closing down? Helen Liu unveiled ABFinance in mid-March, days after Bybit confirmed her exit. Liu was building the platform in the United States with full U.S. licensing in place from day one. The idea behind the product was to create a single platform that would handle deposits, trading, earning, and payments while linking fiat currency to crypto. ABFinance announced on August…

ExchangesAug 22

Tether abandons Bitcoin mining sites in Uruguay after power dispute

Tether has walked away from its Bitcoin mining operation in Uruguay, abandoning two facilities that cost an estimated $120 million after a prolonged tussle with state utility UTE over the power numbers available to the sites. This move ends the $USDT issuer’s initial move into South American mining. Power dispute due to unclear contract clauses According to two former Tether contractors and a source from state utility organization UTE cited by Reuters, the company’s local operator, Microfin, and the utility never agreed on how much electricity the mining sites were entitled to. A former contractor also told Reuters that Tether…

MiningAug 22

World ID Brings Proof of Human Verification to Robots

As robots become more autonomous, one question is becoming increasingly important. How does a machine know it's interacting with a real person? World ID and peaqOS have introduced a new answer. Through an integration with robotic.sh, robots and machines running peaqOS can now verify that they are interacting with a unique human using World ID, without collecting names, facial data or other personal information. Instead of revealing someone's identity, the system relies on zero-knowledge proofs that confirm a person is real while keeping their personal information private. Giving Robots a Privacy-Preserving Identity Check The integration allows autonomous machines to request…

BlockchainAug 22

Capital B Cboe listing doubles trading volume in just two hours

Trading in Capital B’s shares more than doubled within two hours of its debut on Cboe Europe, a strong signal that European investors were hungry for easier access to the French Bitcoin treasury company. The Capital B Cboe listing, which went live on August 5, quickly outpaced trading on the firm’s original Euronext Growth Paris venue, where it has traded under the ticker ALCPB since rebranding from The Blockchain Group. Key takeaways Capital B’s trading volume doubled within two hours of its Cboe Europe listing on August 5, surpassing activity on its Euronext Growth Paris listing. Capital B rebranded from…

BitcoinAug 22

Tokenized stocks reach 752K holders as Robinhood leads

Tokenized stock adoption nearly doubled over the past month as Robinhood attracted hundreds of thousands of retail holders, although Ondo continued to lead the sector by asset value. Tokenized stock holders rise 92% in one month Tokenized equity platforms reached 752,000 holders after their combined count increased 92% within 30 days, according to data shared by DWF Labs. Tokenized equity holders cross 752K, up 92% in 30 days.@RobinhoodCrypto is driving most of it. Since launching on 1 July, they've raced to 328K holders, 44% market share. But the total value has lagged at $44M, far behind @xStocksFi ($487M) @Ondo ($857M).…

RegulationAug 22

MemeToro $MT, AlphaPepe (ALPE), Ionix AI Chain (IONIX) Compared

Artificial intelligence has become one of the strongest themes shaping the crypto market in 2026. Instead of simply adding AI to existing products, many new projects are building entire ecosystems around automation, data analysis, and decentralized intelligence. As a result, investors searching for the best AI crypto presales are looking more closely at how these platforms actually use artificial intelligence. Three names attracting attention are MemeToro ($MT), AlphaPepe (ALPE), and Ionix AI Chain (IONIX). While all three operate within the AI sector, each focuses on a different part of the market. Three AI Presales With Different Strategies Although they are…

AltcoinsAug 22

Japan Blockchain Consortium Forms Tax Subcommittee to Tackle Crypto, Stablecoin, and DeFi Issues

The Japan Blockchain Collaborative Consortium (BCCC) has announced the formation of a dedicated tax subcommittee aimed at addressing taxation challenges related to cryptocurrencies, stablecoins, and decentralized finance (DeFi). The initiative seeks to clarify tax treatment for businesses using digital assets in various operational contexts, including payments, remittances, fundraising, asset management, and employee compensation. Why the Subcommittee Matters The BCCC, one of Japan’s largest blockchain industry groups, has long advocated for clearer regulatory frameworks. In its announcement, the consortium highlighted that many companies remain hesitant to enter the digital asset market due to insufficient tax guidelines for different transaction types. The…

LegalAug 22

World Liberty Financial Transfers $2.19M in WLFI to Bybit-Linked Address

In a notable on-chain move, World Liberty Financial ($WLFI) has transferred approximately 39 million $WLFI tokens, valued at roughly $2.19 million, to a deposit address linked to the cryptocurrency exchange Bybit. The transaction was flagged by the blockchain tracking platform Onchain Lens, which identified the originating address as beginning with 0xFef3. On-Chain Details and Market Context According to Onchain Lens, the transfer was made from a World Liberty Financial team address to a Bybit deposit wallet. Such movements to exchange addresses are often interpreted by market observers as a precursor to selling, as tokens are typically sent to exchanges to…

ExchangesAug 22