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Bitwise turns Coinbase's tokenized stocks into automated AI, robotics and tech portfolios

The crypto ETF issuer is pushing deeper into onchain asset management as tokenization create new ways to build and manage investments.

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Bitwise launches automated tokenized stock portfolios for Mag 7, AI and robotics themes

The portfolios, powered by Coinbase and implemented through Glider, will initially target themes including the Mag 7 and AI.

Dozens of Fake Firefox Wallet Extensions Linked to Crypto-Stealing Malware

Forty are confirmed malicious, impersonating OKX, Rabby and TronLink to harvest recovery phrases from anyone who types one in.

Arcus launches tokenized perp positions on Robinhood Chain

Arcus introduced transferable ERC-20 tokens for perpetual positions and lets tokenized stocks back leveraged trades without requiring users to sell their holdings.

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Robinhood Chain DEX Arcus launches pTokens to turn perp accounts into transferable ERC-20s

Each pToken represents a pro-rata ownership stake in an underlying Arcus perpetuals account at a fixed market and leverage level.

Crypto custody firm Copper has potential buyers. But offers are way below its $500 million asking price

Once valued at $2.5 billion, Copper was being marketed by investment bank Cantor Fitzgerald at around $500 million in May this year.

Hugging Face hack exposes the open-weight AI cybersecurity paradox

Hugging Face relies on open weight Chinese models to defend itself from rogue AI agents. But a lack of safety guardrails makes those models potentially dangerous too.

Chainalysis-run sting targets child exploitation networks with aid of Binance, Coinbase

'Operation Lighthouse' went after child sex abuse materials, working with law enforcement to round up more than 14,000 investigative leads.

MiCA revolutionised European crypto, and left Poland licking its wounds

Many in Poland may look back at 2026 as the year European crypto finally grew up, and one of Poland’s brightest economic ambitions faded into darkness, writes Mateusz Kara, founder and CEO of Morphic Financial Group.

Chainalysis-led operation flags 7,700 accounts in child abuse probe

Operation Lighthouse generated 14,300 investigative leads across 11 crypto exchanges and payment services and flagged over 7,700 suspect accounts.

India plans first tokenized bonds using wholesale CBDC: Report

India plans to test tokenized corporate bonds in a September pilot, with state-controlled REC issuing the debt and select investors using wholesale CBDC payments.

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A 3% token move just triggered $36 million in Ethereum DeFi liquidations

One wallet bought heavily into a yield token, which pushed the price of its paired principal token down just enough to trigger liquidations across borrowers using it as collateral.

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Grayscale Launches Zcash ETF Following Critical Privacy Flaw That Rocked the Cryptocurrency

The fund gives brokerage investors exposure to ZEC as Grayscale bets on demand for crypto assets beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum.

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The Block·3d ago

Grayscale debuts first Zcash ETF of its kind as privacy coin surges

On Tuesday morning, Grayscale launched the first ETF to offer direct exposure to Zcash, the privacy-focused cryptocurrency.

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Morning Minute: Coinbase Puts Tokenized Stocks on Base

These aren’t derivatives tracking stock prices; each token has a direct claim on a share including its rights.

Shipyard winds down IPFS work after Protocol Labs ends funding

The funding loss leaves InterPlanetary File System software without dedicated maintainers and puts the future of key public services in Protocol Labs’ hands.

Las Vegas businessman convicted in $24 million 'AI supercomputer' crypto Ponzi scheme

Brent Kovar has been found guilty of running a crypto Ponzi scheme, defrauding at least 400 investors out of $24 million.

Bitcoin's surging price faces 1 key level that could signal if the bear market is really over

Your day-ahead look for Aug. 25, 2026

A bitcoin short squeeze for the ages as futures open interest collapses

Falling open interest and subdued funding rates suggest the rally remains structurally healthy.

Bitcoin extends 7-day advance to roughly 25%

Bitcoin crossed $80,000 for the first time since May, extending its seven-day advance to roughly 25%.

Jury Convicts Las Vegas Man of $24M AI Crypto Mining Ponzi Scheme

Brent Kovar told at least 400 investors a supercomputer was mining crypto for them, and that their money was insured by the FDIC.

BTC RSI bullish divergence draws 2022 comparisons as analysis weighs new price trend

Bitcoin price analysis eyes the potential end of its current macro downtrend based on weekly RSI signals.

Solana ETFs extend growth streak to 5 days after year's biggest inflows

Monday's $33.5 million was the largest single-day inflow since December, pushing cumulative net inflows to a record $1.22 billion and trading volume to $166.8 million.

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US Can Now Sanction Anyone Operating in Iran's Crypto Sector

Digital assets are among five sectors in a campaign Treasury called an “Economic D-Day,” alongside technology, gold, aviation and shipping.

Thailand moves closer to Bitcoin, Ether ETFs with draft rules

Thailand’s SEC opened consultations on local Bitcoin and Ether ETF rules and qualification standards for foreign digital asset custodians.

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Standard Chartered becomes first bank distributor of HKD stablecoin

The bank plans tokenized money market fund settlements in the fourth quarter as HKDAP expands its phased rollout into conventional banking.

Franklin Templeton's Tokenized Treasury Fund Lands on HashKey

The $1.8 trillion manager is putting its onchain money market fund on the Hong Kong exchange's Earn channel.

U.S. widens Iran crackdown to encompass crypto, gold, shipping and technology

Treasury says Ivan Obukhov processed over $100 million in crypto for IRGC-QF oil sales since 2023.

Galaxy puts Coldcard hack losses at 1,789 BTC, with 87% unmoved

Galaxy Research’s latest tally shows that more than half of 221 Coldcard hack victim reports involved individual losses exceeding 1 Bitcoin.