The FTX Recovery Trust and company have distributed about $10 billion since the exchange filed for bankruptcy in November 2022, leaving users cut off from their funds. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/ftx-distribute-millions-creditors-fifth-payment-round?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Monthly Archives: July 2026
Galaxy lands 15-year Texas Tech stadium naming rights deal
Galaxy Digital will rename Texas Tech’s football stadium under a 15-year agreement, expanding its West Texas presence as the state attracts growing crypto investment. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/galaxy-lands-15-year-texas-tech-stadium-naming-rights-deal?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Consensys unknowingly outsourced developer work to North Korean
Through an introduction with a “reputable third-party service provider,“ the company took on a developer who, as part of an investigation, was revealed to be tied to North Korea. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/consensys-north-korean-hacker-software-developer?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Crypto Biz: When dollars disappear, stablecoins step in
Bolivia moves to recognize USDT amid a dollar shortage, while Bitcoin miners’ AI ambitions face fresh investor scrutiny. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-biz-when-dollars-disappear-stablecoins-step-in?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
OKX Europe lets users convert USDT to MiCA-compliant USDC
The feature offers European customers a voluntary path away from Tether’s USDT as MiCA rules reshape the region’s stablecoin market. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/okx-europe-lets-users-convert-usdt-to-mica-compliant-usdc?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Senator Warren requests 2026 reporting for Trump’s crypto earnings after $1.4B disclosure
With the Senate likely voting on a crypto bill within days, Elizabeth Warren asked for information on Donald Trump’s earnings between January and July ahead of a 2027 deadline. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/senator-warren-2026-reporting-donald-trump-crypto-earnings?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Bitcoin price sags under $62.5K as Iran strikes add to US stocks pressure
Bitcoin saw a key rejection at local highs before reversing lower, moving with stocks for a second day as US-Iran war downside took its toll. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/markets/bitcoin-price-sags-under-625k-as-iran-strikes-add-to-us-stocks-pressure?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
HSBC wins Bank of England approval to enter Digital Securities Sandbox
The Bank of England approved HSBC Orion to go live in its Digital Securities Sandbox, with the first Digital Gilt Instrument transaction expected in the first quarter of 2027. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/hsbc-bank-of-england-approval-digital-securities-sandbox?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
SBI acquires Singaporean crypto platform Coinhako after MAS approval
SBI Holdings received regulatory approval to acquire a majority stake in Singapore-based crypto exchange Coinhako as it expands into stablecoins, onchain finance and tokenized assets. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/sbi-receives-mas-approval-to-acquire-singaporean-coinhako?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
The British Virgin Islands are a top crypto hub no one ever talks about: Here’s why
Kraken, Bitstamp, 1inch and Bitfinex have all set up shop in the British Virgin Islands — but you might find it tricky to book an on-site meeting with one of their executives. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/magazine/why-is-the-british-virgin-islands-becoming-a-legal-home-for-crypto?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound