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10 weirdest things ever tokenized... including farts
Tokenized cows may have gone viral, but they’re just the latest in a long line of strange things to find a home onchain, from farts, to human skin and destroyed artworks
Blockchain.com wins Cayman custody license after MiCA and FCA approvals
Blockchain.com secured a VASP custody license from the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority, expanding its regulated crypto services in the region.
Hyperliquid RWA contracts grow to 32% of trading activity in Q2
Tokenized real-world assets accounted for more than a third of Hyperliquid’s quarterly trading volume, generating 6.6% of the protocol’s $169 million quarterly revenue.
JPMorgan says Hyperliquid ETF inflows have stalled as competition mounts
After leading crypto ETF inflows in May and June, demand for Hyperliquid funds stalled in July and August as competition intensified, the bank said.
Zeus Wallet taken offline after cyberattack, says no customer funds at risk
The self-custodial Bitcoin Lightning Network wallet disabled infrastructure after an incident and founder Evan Kaloudis said no customer funds were lost and no Lightning vulnerability was found.
Crypto wrench attacks steal more than $30M so far in 2026: Chainalysis
While only 12 of 46 documented attempts resulted in payment, data leaks and attacks on relatives are widening the physical risks facing crypto holders.
Bitcoin treasury trade ‘breaking’ and fund holdings drop 10%: Analysis
Doubts emerge over the Bitcoin corporate treasury model as institutional BTC investment vehicles cut holdings.
Bitcoin’s low volatility doesn’t necessarily mean low risk
Your day-ahead look for Aug. 6, 2026
Free Markets and Innovation, Sort Of
The Journal’s editorial board rejects crypto competition and instead misinterprets Clarity, a pro-innovation, pro-competition, and pro-consumer bill, argues the Blockchain Association's Summer Mersing
Coldcard hackers transfer 64 BTC and 200 ETH to cryptocurrency mixers
Hackers behind the Coldcard exploit transferred millions in digital assets to cryptocurrency mixers, while most stolen funds remained traceable in attacker-controlled wallets.
Why Sandisk and Western Digital crashed 10% and what it means for bitcoin
Strong earnings from SanDisk and Western Digital were not enough to satisfy investors, raising questions about whether capital is beginning to rotate from AI winners into crypto.
JPYC raises $38 million Series B led by major Japanese logistics firm AZ-COM Maruwa
The investment brings the company’s total raised to $106 million across seven funding rounds since November 2021.
Bitcoin, ether benefit as traders seek safety of largest tokens
The two largest cryptocurrencies are the only CoinDesk 20 members in positive territory as altcoins fall out of favor.
Situational Awareness returns with $400M investment after nearly collapsing: Report
Situational Awareness reportedly made a $400 million investment in an undisclosed company, days after the hedge fund nearly collapsed following July’s AI stock crash.
Russian president signs crypto law, core rules take effect in 2026
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a crypto law establishing market rules for exchanges, custodians and investors, with core provisions taking effect in September 2026.
RWAs buck DeFi slowdown as tokenized assets gain traction: CoinShares
Tokenized real-world assets moved beyond issuance as RWA deposits more than tripled to $7.4 billion, while lending and trading activity expanded despite a broader industry slowdown.
NFT startup founder charged with misusing funds from $10 million fundraising
Federal prosecutors say Taj Tarsha misled backers and used investor funds for personal expenses.
Yen stablecoin issuer JPYC’s Series B reaches $38M
JPYC said it plans to use the new capital to expand its financial and Web3 ecosystem and accelerate adoption of its yen-pegged token.