SEC says some crypto vaults may fall under securities laws based on their structure. Active management of DeFi vaults could trigger investment adviser or securities rules. Peirce invites industry feedback to help shape future crypto regulatory frameworks. SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce said some crypto vaults and onchain lending strategies could...
Adam Weitsman Backs Unserious in their Acquisition of Creepz and Psychrome homecoming
Miami, United States, July 22nd, 2026, Chainwire Unserious today announced the acquisition of Creepz, one of the most recognizable NFT collections of the 2021-22 cycle. Backed by entrepreneur and investor Adam Weitsman, and with the support of the original founders, the deal places the lizard cult brand under a powerhouse...
Galaxy Launches $5M Bitcoin Quantum Defense Initiative
Galaxy commits $5M to advance Bitcoin’s quantum-resistant security ecosystem. Grants support wallet migration tools, audits, and post-quantum cryptography. Industry collaboration aims to prepare Bitcoin before quantum threats emerge. Galaxy Digital has launched a $5 million Bitcoin Quantum Readiness Initiative to strengthen Bitcoin against future quantum computing threats. The program will...
Digital Chamber Sues Illinois Over Digital Asset Tax Act
Digital Chamber seeks to block Illinois’ 0.2% Digital Asset Tax before 2027. Lawsuit claims blockchain transactions face unfair and discriminatory taxation. Case challenges the tax under constitutional and federal commerce protections. The Digital Chamber has filed a lawsuit against Illinois to block the state’s Digital Asset Tax Act before it...
Balance Coin Crashes 99% After $915K 42DAO Exploit
Balance Coin plunged over 99% after a reported $915K exploit targeting 42DAO infrastructure. Oracle price manipulation triggered liquidations and caused BLC to lose its dollar peg rapidly. The exploit renewed concerns over DeFi oracle security and collateral protection mechanisms. Balance Coin (BLC) plunged more than 99% after attackers exploited vulnerabilities...
Kraken Expands xStocks With Hong Kong, UK, and Korea Equities
Kraken parent Payward expands xStocks to Hong Kong, UK, Europe and South Korea equities with GTN providing custody and execution. Kraken parent Payward is expanding xStocks beyond U.S. equities through a new partnership with GTN. The plan will start with Hong Kong-listed stocks. The expansion will later target equities from...
SEC Pays Coinbase $150K After FOIA Fight Over Deleted Gensler Messages
Coinbase secures $150,000 from the SEC after a FOIA lawsuit exposes deleted Gensler texts and its outdated record-keeping rules. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission agreed to pay Coinbase $150,000 to settle a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit. The deal closes a legal fight that began in 2024 over records...
Solana’s Flash Trade Hit by $98,000 USDC Exploit, Says Users Won’t Lose Funds
Flash Trade suffered a $98,000 USDC exploit tied to a MagicBlock SDK bug, but the team confirms all user funds stay fully covered. Flash Trade’s Solana-based perpetuals exchange suffered an unauthorized withdrawal of $98,000 in USDC on July 22 at 00:21 SGT. The exploit stemmed from a validation flaw in...
Ethereum Surges 23% This Quarter, but Is the Rally Built to Last?
Ethereum surges nearly 23% this quarter now as crypto traders debate if the rally is real or a bounce back from steep 2026 losses. Ethereum has climbed nearly 23% this quarter, a pace more than double its typical Q3 average of 9%. The move follows a rough start to 2026,...
Crypto Meets AI as Aethir Powers Robots With Onchain Payments
Fabric Foundation unveils its RoboPay launch partners, connecting AI agents to robots through onchain payments and verified proof. Fabric Foundation has introduced its RoboPay launch partners, a group of blockchain projects working to connect artificial intelligence agents with real world robots. The partnership spans agent identity, hosting, payments, execution and...