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Banks and regulators join quantum-resistant crypto transfer pilot on NEAR testnet
The pilot's success could accelerate global financial systems' transition to quantum-safe protocols, enhancing security and regulatory alignment. The post Banks and regulators join quantum-resistant crypto transfer pilot on NEAR testnet appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Pump.fun surpasses Hyperliquid in 7-day revenue as memecoin launchpad hits $10M weekly fees for first time
Pump.fun's revenue surge highlights the growing influence of retail-driven platforms in DeFi, challenging established players and reshaping market dynamics. The post Pump.fun surpasses Hyperliquid in 7-day revenue as memecoin launchpad hits $10M weekly fees for first time appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Existing virtual asset providers must apply for an NOC by Sept. 5 or cease operations under Pakistan’s new regulatory framework. Pakistan’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA) has opened its licensing portal after notifying regulations governing crypto exchanges and other virtual asset service providers (VASPs) operating in the country. Companies providing virtual asset services on or before March 5 must submit an application for a no-objection certificate (NOC) by Sept. 5 or cease operations, according to the PVARA licensing website.
Ethereum Foundation sponsors WPPT 2026 workshop in Hong Kong
Ethereum's focus on privacy tech in Hong Kong highlights its commitment to solving privacy issues, potentially reshaping blockchain transparency norms. The post Ethereum Foundation sponsors WPPT 2026 workshop in Hong Kong appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Prominent Bitcoin Miner Bets on Ethereum, Predicts ETH Will Beat BTC This Cycle
Jiang Zhuoer, founder of the Chinese mining pool BTC.TOP and one of the country’s most recognized crypto figures reversed a strongly bearish stance on the market. He now plans to move his remaining capital into Ethereum, betting that ETH will outperform Bitcoin this cycle. Jiang previously sold ETH holdings between $1,738 and $1,931 and opened short positions to hedge against further downside. When Ethereum surged past $2,000 and kept climbing, those shorts lost money.
Peter Schiff Says “I Could Have Made a Lot of Money With Bitcoin”
Schiff made the comment while replying to his own post about artificial intelligence (AI) and Bitcoin. He argued that AI poses a bigger threat to Bitcoin than it does a boost. Schiff Defends His Bitcoin Track Record Schiff has skipped Bitcoin for roughly five years, he says, and does not regret it. He believes he has come out ahead of Bitcoin HODLers, those who buy and hold regardless of price swings, by staying out of the market. Yes, I could have made a lot of money with Bitcoin. But that’s old news. Over the last five years or so I’ve been better off not owning Bitcoin.
UK Sends 81,000 Crypto Tax Warnings as HMRC Targets Unpaid Bull Run Gains
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has significantly increased its scrutiny of UK crypto users during the 2025-2026 financial year. The tax authority reportedly sent more than 81,000 warning letters to holders it suspects may have unpaid tax, the BBC reported after reviewing a freedom of information request. The number is nearly three times higher than the 27,714 letters sent in 2024. HMRC believes a large share of the unpaid tax relates to gains made during the crypto bull run between 2022 and 2025.
We are so back! Bitcoin’s 23% rally on US debt policy: Hodler’s Digest
Bitcoin’s weekly price chart. Source: CoinMarketCap The rally in crypto prices was also reflected in the share prices of publicly listed crypto related firms including Canaan, Metaplanet, Coinbase and Robinhood which all saw double digit gains. The US debt pile crossed $40 trillion this week, and there’s absolutely no plan to balance the budget or to pay it down apart from a vague aspiration to grow the economy. The annual cost of paying interest on the debt has exceeded the cost of Medicare and is second only to social security as the Government’s largest expense.
XRP, Shiba Inu (SHIB), Hyperliquid (HYPE) and Bitcoin (BTC) Price Analysis For August 24: Bears Take Upper Hand
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The following is a guest post and opinion from Vincent Maliepaard, VP of Marketing at Sentora. Tokenized funds have stopped being a novelty. Tokenized US Treasury funds alone now hold roughly $16 billion in distributed value and the list of issuers includes most of the largest names in traditional asset management. Issuance is a solved problem. The harder question is what happens to one of these assets after it exists onchain, because most of them currently do very little. The typical tokenized fund is held, occasionally transferred, and eventually redeemed.