BitMEX co-founder contributed 75% of Reform UK’s donations in Q2 2026

The UK political party and its leader, Nigel Farage, have accepted contributions from figures tied to the crypto industry, raising questions about potential influence on policies. Source link

Wallet Recovery Experts Crack $1B ETH Wallet… But Find Just $10

When a client named Rusty contacted crypto recovery specialist Chris Brooks in 2021, he said he and two others had won 5,000 Bitcoin in a court case, worth around $53 million at the time. They immediately set up a Zoom call to discuss the case. “There were three guys on the call, and one of…

VARA, Securitize Sign MoU for Tokenization Innovation in Dubai

Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) and BlackRock-backed tokenization platform Securitize signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance tokenization and digital asset infrastructure across the United Arab Emirates and Dubai. The MoU will establish a collaborative framework to support regulated tokenization initiatives, foster institutional participation and strengthen Dubai’s digital asset ecosystem, the companies said…

Ether, XRP ETF Inflows End as Bitcoin Funds Rebound

US-listed spot Ether and XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) inflow streaks ended on Wednesday, marking a reversal after sustained demand. Spot Ether ETFs recorded $48 million in net outflows on Wednesday, ending 12 consecutive trading days of inflows, according to SoSoValue data. The funds had attracted $1.62 billion during the streak. BlackRock’s iShares Ethereum Trust ETF…

SoFi, Kraken tie up as crypto and banking push into each other's turf

Kraken is joining SoFi’s settlement network and list SoFiUSD as the companies link traditional banking with crypto markets. Source link

Standard Chartered launches spot Bitcoin and Ether trading in UAE

Standard Chartered said it is the first major global bank to offer institutional access to spot Bitcoin and Ether trading in the UAE region. Source link

Coldcard hacker swaps stolen Bitcoin for ETH via THORChain

The third-wave Coldcard exploiter moved about 10% of stolen funds through THORChain as researchers traced the assets to a new Ethereum address. Source link

New Jersey Officials Petition US Supreme Court over Prediction Markets

New Jersey’s Attorney General and the state’s interim director for the Division of Gaming Enforcement have officially petitioned the US Supreme Court to hear a case aimed at resolving whether state authorities or federal agencies have jurisdiction over prediction market companies. On Wednesday, Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and gaming enforcement interim director Mary Jo Flaherty…

Remixpoint Sells $5.5M in Altcoins to Focus on Bitcoin

Latest NewsPublishedSep 2, 2026 Remixpoint sold $5.5 million in ETH, SOL, XRP and DOGE, booking a $736,000 net gain as it narrowed its crypto strategy to focus on Bitcoin. Remixpoint, one of Japan’s largest corporate Bitcoin holders, sold all its altcoins, leaving about 1,506 BTC ($115 million) as its only cryptocurrency holding as it concentrates…

DOJ says Hamas crypto seizures reached $560,000 as FBI took over fundraising sites

FBI agents took control of domains and servers, specifically Alqassam.ps, to intercept donations and prevent further fundraising for the Al-Qassam Brigades. Source link