Security
MAYAChain halts network after estimated $1.7M exploit
A preliminary analysis says six chained bugs let a 23-message transaction drain 48.87 million CACAO, sending the token down nearly 89%.
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Regulation
U.S. accounting-standards group proposes way to see stablecoins as 'cash equivalent'
The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), the U.S. body responsible for setting accounting rules for public and private companies, has proposed a framework that would allow certain stablecoins to be classified as "cash equivalents" on corporate balance sheets. The proposal, published on August 18, 2026, marks a
Regulation
SEC proposes new crypto rules in absence of CLARITY Act
The proposed rules from the US securities regulator would provide companies with a safe harbor from tokens being treated as “investment contracts” and certain exemptions for token issuance.
Market
Citi expects to launch bitcoin custody later this year under its new Custody+ platform
The platform also includes real-time asset servicing, instant settlements, liquidity tools, and AI-powered market intelligence.
Regulation
Trump Family’s $1.4B+ WLFI Deepens Ties to Restricted Chinese AI Models via WorldClaw
Trump-backed World Liberty Financial (WLFI) is deepening its commercial footprint in a direction that contradicts the administration’s own national security posture. According to an exclusive Reuters report published on August 17, 2026, the crypto firm is backing WorldClaw. They are a Hong Kong-base
Macro
Jane Street Reveals Nearly $1B Bitcoin Position
Bitcoin Magazine Jane Street Reveals Nearly $1B Bitcoin Position Top Wall Street firm Jane Street has bought Bitcoin via the spot ETFs. This post Jane Street Reveals Nearly $1B Bitcoin Position first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Mathew Di Salvo.
Regulation
U.S. Treasury Department proposes GENIUS Act stablecoin rule
The U.S. Treasury Department has proposed a new regulatory rule under the GENIUS Act framework governing stablecoins, according to a report published by CoinDesk on August 17, 2026. The proposal marks a significant step in implementing the landmark stablecoin legislation that established federal oversight requirements for dollar-pegged digital assets
Technology
Ethereum’s next big upgrade has 66 proposals, including a major privacy fix
Ethereum developers have assembled 66 improvement proposals for the network's next major protocol upgrade, according to a report from CoinDesk published August 17, 2026. Among the proposals is a significant privacy enhancement that would alter how transaction data is handled on the base layer, marking one of the
Security
How a bug in Coldcard’s code went unnoticed for years, leading to $100 million in hacked funds
A critical software vulnerability hidden within Coldcard's firmware went undetected for several years before being exploited, resulting in approximately $100 million in stolen cryptocurrency funds, according to a report published by CoinDesk. The bug, embedded in the hardware wallet manufacturer's codebase, allowed malicious actors to compromise
Security
Israel’s largest crypto broker Bits of Gold hit by data breach affecting 200,000 customers
Bits of Gold, Israel's largest cryptocurrency broker, has suffered a significant data breach that has compromised the personal information of approximately 200,000 customers, according to a report published by CoinDesk on August 17, 2026. The incident represents one of the most substantial data security failures to affect
Security
Binance handed user data to Russia that led to a Ukrainian donor's arrest
Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, reportedly shared user data with Russian authorities that subsequently led to the arrest of a Ukrainian donor, according to a report published by CoinDesk on August 17, 2026. The individual, whose identity has not been fully disclosed, was allegedly
Macro
Swiss mega-bank UBS ramps up its Bitcoin exposure with a massive 24-fold surge in ETF call options
Swiss banking giant UBS has significantly increased its exposure to Bitcoin through a 24-fold surge in ETF call options, according to a report from CoinDesk. The Zurich-headquartered institution, one of the world's largest wealth managers, disclosed the substantial position increase in a regulatory filing, marking one of the