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/features/why-is-the-british-virgin-islands-becoming-a-legal-home-for-crypto?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Monthly Archives: July 2026
Dutch court declares crypto platform Knaken bankrupt over missing funds
The Rotterdam court said bankruptcy was necessary to ensure an orderly settlement because the company lacked enough assets to fully repay users. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/dutch-court-knaken-crypto-platform-bankruptcy?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Stablecoin growth will erode bank deposits, says ECB’s Cipollone
ECB’s Piero Cipollone said stablecoin adoption could erode bank deposits, but the digital euro will keep banks at the center of payments. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/stablecoin-growth-bank-deposits-ecbs-cipollone?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
UK sentences 2 hackers tied to $115M crypto ransom scheme
The pair pleaded guilty after investigators linked them to the Scattered Spider cybercrime group, which US prosecutors say extorted dozens of companies. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/london-police-sentence-hackers-crypto-ransom-public-transport?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
ESMA Adds 14 New CASPs to MiCA Register as Licensing Slows
ESMA adds 14 CASPs to its MiCA register, with banks and Ripple Payments Europe among the new entries as total providers reach 294. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/mica-licensing-momentum-slows-post-deadline?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Bitcoin bottom countdown nears 50 days after BTC supply in loss passed 50%
Bitcoin supply in loss hit 50% nearly 50 days ago, mimicking the countdown to BTC price bear-market bottoms. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/markets/bitcoin-bottom-countdown-nears-50-days-after-btc-supply-in-loss-passed-50?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
US indicts crypto investor over alleged $20M fraud scheme
Federal prosecutors allege the South Dakota investor used false promises to raise money, repaid earlier investors with new funds and laundered proceeds through crypto exchanges. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/us-indicts-crypto-investor-over-alleged-20m-fraud-scheme?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
MacOS malware hijacks Telegram sessions, targets crypto wallets: SlowMist
A macOS malware steals credentials to hijack Telegram sessions, decrypt cryptocurrency wallets or trick users into entering their wallet recovery phrases through fake applications. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/macos-malware-crypto-investors-slowmist?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Bitcoin ETFs add $368M in three-day buying streak
US spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted $79.2 million on Thursday, lifting their three-day inflow total to about $368 million as Bitcoin attempted a price recovery. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-etfs-368-million-three-day-buying-streak?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Ordinals dev Leonidas proposes new Bitcoin client: ‘$DOG Mode’
“Over time the economic incentives will drive $DOG Mode’s adoption and force Bitcoin Core to stop gatekeeping and allow these completely valid transactions,” said Leonidas. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/ordinals-dev-leonidas-proposes-new-bitcoin-client-dog-mode?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound