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The Ethereum Foundation has issued a warning that some tools may break following the Glamsterdam upgrade. Developers are advised to test on Plataberget before this new gas model reaches Ethereum’s mainnet and other testnets.

Ripple is bringing its cross-border payments platform to Jeonbuk Bank in South Korea. However, key details regarding the project remain undisclosed, including its current launch status and the specific settlement asset.

Edward Zimbardi faces US charges related to allegations of running a crypto Ponzi scheme, involving the collection of funds from thousands of investors. Prosecutors further allege that he lost over $34 million on currency trades and spent at least $10 million personally. These accusations followed his deportation from Fiji.

Bitcoin confirmed a weekly candle close below its 200-week moving average. This movement replicates the pattern of the 2022 bear-market, prompting traders to warn of further downside price action for BTC.

Reuters reported that Binance supplied transaction records and identity documents to Russian authorities. These documents were later used in a terrorism-financing case against Yuri Belenkiy.

Bitpanda was fined for breaching MiCA rules in Austria, marking a first published penalty under the regulations. The FMA determined that the breach covered areas including crypto white papers and marketing communications, confirming the decision is now final.

Greenlane recorded a $19.1 million noncash valuation loss due to BERA’s price falling nearly 76% year to date. Furthermore, Greenlane’s treasury of BERA, which started at $70M, was valued at $16M by the end of Q2.

Chainalysis has filed a lawsuit against the US regarding a contract worth $95 million involving ICE and TRM Labs. The complaint was sealed, meaning that details concerning Chainalysis’ specific objections and requested remedy remain undisclosed as briefing continues.

Data belonging to 54,000 wallet users was leaked. Owners of Trezor and SafePal crypto wallets are at high risk of phishing attempts following separate data leaks. Additionally, the report states that CLARITY odds are currently cited as just 10%.

Ethereum developers are narrowing 66 proposals tied to the Hegotá upgrade. This major upgrade is specifically designed to introduce more native privacy for Ethereum applications.

Kalshi was ordered to cease a broad range of prediction markets in Washington. To comply, Kalshi must implement initial geofencing by Aug. 19 and establish a GeoComply multi-source geofencing system by Sept. 2.

Galaxy has lowered the odds of the CLARITY Act to 10%, citing multiple obstacles. These concerns include unresolved ethics, stablecoin yield issues, and developer protection problems. Furthermore, the legislative push faces a narrow window until lawmakers return in September.

Shinhan Asset Management and Plume are collaborating on a pilot program to test a tokenized fund. The fund will utilize an ultra-short-term bond fund denominated in Korean won as its underlying asset.

Bitcoin futures open interest on Binance fell alongside the BTC price. Analysis from CryptoQuant flagged mounting pressure specifically on leveraged longs, suggesting that Bitcoin may face new lows in August.

RedotPay's US IPO has been reported as delayed due to the company needing regulatory approvals. Despite the delay, RedotPay stated that it successfully secured a US money transmitter license.

JPMorgan Chase reportedly cut banking ties with Polymarket in October 2025 due to regulatory concerns. However, JPMorgan indicated that it remains open to an underwriting role should the platform eventually go public.

An analysis by the ECB found that crypto acceptance among euro area merchants is low, registering at only 0.2% online and remaining below 1% at physical points of sale. The report noted, however, that mobile payments are successfully gaining ground.

The SEC canceled a meeting concerning proposed crypto offering rules. This cancellation occurred because the Senate departed for recess without voting on the CLARITY Act.

Neutrl has paused NUSD redemptions due to an undisclosed reserve issue. Furthermore, BA Labs had previously assessed a proposed NUSD integration as higher risk, citing concerns regarding its counterparty, operational, and liquidity exposure.

Figure reported a loan marketplace volume of $4.3 billion, noting that its profit nearly tripled. Furthermore, Figure expects consumer loan marketplace volume for the third quarter will range from $4.8 billion to $5.2 billion.