Apple restored Telegram after the messaging platform removed content that violated its child safety policies and banned the user who posted it. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/apple-telegram-app-store-gram-rebounds?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Monthly Archives: August 2026
NY judge denies CFTC motion to halt enforcement action against Kalshi
The ruling leaves New York’s case against Kalshi in place while allowing the CFTC to renew its request before Judge Victor Marrero. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/ny-judge-denies-cftc-motion-enforcement-kalshi?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Nigeria sets crypto tax collection rules for digital asset platforms
The framework specifies how existing tax obligations apply to crypto disposals and rewards, with some withheld amounts payable in the originating token. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/nigeria-crypto-tax-rules-digital-asset-platforms?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Crypto firms still seeking frontier AI access; only select few have it
Crypto executives say restricting powerful AI models may initially be justified, but it doesn’t make sense as open-source alternatives become more capable. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/few-crypto-firms-have-access-to-frontier-ai-as-cyber-threats-escalate?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Coldcard Bitcoin theft tops $100M across 3 confirmed attack waves: Galaxy
Galaxy Research said 90% of the stolen Bitcoin remains unmoved as investigators examine a suspected fourth wave that could lift losses to $130 million. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/coldcard-bitcoin-theft-100-million-three-waves?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Bitmine adds $19.6M in ETH, repurchases 4.5M shares
Bitmine said it now holds about 4.8% of Ether’s circulating supply as it pursues its 5% acquisition target. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitmine-buys-10399-eth-repurchases-4-5-million-shares?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Mastercard completes $1.8B BVNK acquisition in stablecoin push
Mastercard said the tie-up would help banks, fintechs and enterprises expand stablecoin payments, payouts, settlement and treasury services. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/mastercard-completes-bvnk-acquisition-stablecoin-push?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Malaysia Blockchain Week’s OnlyFans scandal, lonely heart scammed for $3.3M: Asia Express
Fake romance crypto investment scams net $9 million in a single week in Hong Kong, as Malaysian authorities lose it over a crypto conference’s after-party. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/magazine/hong-kong-lonely-heart-scammed-out-of-33m-in-crypto-asia-express?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Caleb & Brown expands to UK, betting on untapped crypto demand
The boutique brokerage will focus on high-net-worth clients rather than competing with retail crypto exchanges. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/caleb-brown-expands-to-uk-betting-on-untapped-crypto-demand?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Boltz pauses service after wave of AI-assisted hacking attempts
The non-custodial protocol said attackers are discovering and adapting exploits faster than its small development team can identify and patch them. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/boltz-pauses-service-after-wave-of-ai-assisted-hacking-attempts?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound