Key Takeaways AEREDIUM CEO Albert Dadon won U.S. Patent 12,694,407 B1 on July 29 for a 4-model AI audit system. The broad USPTO grant blocks rivals from using off-the-shelf AI to audit 100% of stablecoin reserves. The company is preparing global patents and engaging U.S. regulators following its 7th patent grant. Closing the Gap on
Weekly Crypto Roundup Get the weekly briefing for Philippine crypto insiders, from the country’s longest-standing crypto and blockchain news publication. In peer-to-peer (P2P) cryptocurrency trades, fraudsters often rely on social engineering, technical jargon, and the gap between digital wallets and physical cash. But unlike traditional financial fraud, every cryptocurrency transfer leaves an immutable public receipt
Key Takeaways A man was charged by Dutch prosecutors over a May 1 crypto dispute involving extortion of $69,000. Risky crypto schemes spur offline extortion threats, carrying up to 15 years under Dutch law. Suspect was released on probation before the Amsterdam court holds its next hearing on Sept. 8. Legal Penalties Under Dutch Law
Key Takeaways Senators urged the SEC to investigate possible fraud involving $TRUMP. Nearly one million investors reportedly lost $3.81 billion. Trump-affiliated entities received $636 million as the token fell about 98%. Senators Ask SEC to Investigate $TRUMP U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) urged the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on
Key Takeaways Users can borrow up to 1,000 USDT against eligible BTC collateral. The initial 30-day term carries no price-triggered liquidation. Overdue balances face 36% annual penalty interest and liquidation risks. Binance Targets Smaller Borrowers With Fixed 30-Day Product On Aug. 4, Binance announced Lite Loan as a simplified borrowing product that lets eligible master-account
Key Takeaways Coldcard fixed a seed flaw on July 31 after AI reportedly found it in 8 minutes. Haseeb Qureshi says $2 AI audits could favor crypto firms with deeper security budgets. Qureshi urged frontier AI checks on every release as flaw discovery falls to minutes. Coldcard Flaw Could Push Crypto Firms to Test Every
Key Takeaways Bitcoin peaked at $64,360 as time runs out for a vote on the CLARITY Act. $35 million in short positions were wiped out while Polymarket odds for the bill fell to 25%. Bitfinex analysts expect bitcoin to depend on real yields and the $62,000 to $65,000 support range. Bitcoin Defends $63,500 Support Bitcoin
Key Takeaways Bitdeer signed a 16-year, $4.7B AI deal for 121MW at Norway’s Tydal campus. Bitdeer shares jumped 12% as miners shift power assets toward longer-term AI revenue. Tydal’s first phase is due by Dec. 31, 2026, with $500M more needed to finish the build. Bitdeer Secures 121 MW AI Contract at Norway Campus Bitdeer
Key Takeaways MARA Foundation opened Slipstream to the public on August 3, 2026, dropping its client code requirement. A Coldcard firmware flaw from March 2021 let hackers drain up to $88 million from about 500 wallets. Watch for updated Coldcard firmware guidance and further loss estimates as more addresses are checked. MARA Strips Away the
Key Takeaways Boltz suspended Lightning and Liquid swaps on Aug. 3, 2026, after AI-driven attacks outpaced its team. Three wallets, Aqua, Bull Bitcoin and Zeus, lost Boltz-powered swap access within hours of the halt. Boltz had given no restoration timeline as of Aug. 4, 2026, while wallets search for backup providers. The company took its