August 8, 2026

Megan Forsyth

Bitcoin

Ethereum Co-Founder Vitalik Buterin Says Cryptography’s Hardest Problem Is Still Unsolved

Key Takeaways Vitalik Buterin published a June 29, 2026, breakdown naming indistinguishability obfuscation cryptography’s hardest unsolved target. Current iO schemes are technically functional

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Zano Hard Fork 6 Targets Block 3,833,000 and a Broader Exchange Footprint

Key Takeaways Zano confirmed block 3,833,000 for Hard Fork 6 (HF6) activation, expected between Aug. 25 and 27, 2026. HF6 introduces Gateway Addresses,

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Kiwoom Securities Eyes Bithumb Stake as Korea’s TradFi-Crypto Merger Picks up Speed

Key Takeaways Kiwoom Securities opened stake talks with Bithumb via private placement; no terms set as of June 29, 2026. Bithumb Holdings’ 73.56%

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Polygon Moves $80 Billion in Stablecoins in May, Passing Solana and BNB

Key Takeaways Polygon moved about $79.25 billion in stablecoins in May, its second-highest month, across 198 million transactions. The network led all chains

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Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds Is Ditching Crypto and Starting Over

Video game developer Netmarble announced a significant operational restructuring for its mobile MMORPG, Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds, which involves the permanent shutdown

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US and Iran Agree to Halt Strikes Again, Talks Set to Take Place in Qatar This Week

Key Takeaways The US and Iran agreed to halt strikes “for now” and meet in Doha on Tuesday over the Strait of Hormuz.

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Trump Holds Up CBDC Ban Through 2030 as He Demands a Voter-ID Law

Key Takeaways The Fed CBDC ban cleared Congress 85-5 in the Senate and 358-32 in the House, both veto-proof margins. Trump is withholding

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BPI to Waive InstaPay, PESONet Fees Permanently

Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) will permanently eliminate transaction fees for digital fund transfers through InstaPay and PESONet starting July 1. The

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Regulators and Courts Move on Crypto in Brazil and Paraguay as Disaster Relief Hits Venezuela

Key Takeaways Brazil proposed a 24-hour stablecoin hold, disrupting B2B payment speeds as VASPs deploy risk checks. Paraguay convicted two bitcoin miners, creating

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Binance Founder CZ Says He’s Bullish on the Philippines After Meeting Regulators

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao confirmed a recent visit to the Philippines to hold regulatory and governance discussions with domestic finance officials, securities regulators,

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