Coinbase makes TIME’s 100 most influential companies of 2025 list
Coinbase was named to TIME’s 2025 Most Influential Companies list as a crypto industry disruptor, with its stock surging 42% YTD amid regulatory progress and policy advocacy in Washington D.C.
Bybit Ethereum Heist Propels Record $2.1 Billion in Crypto Stolen by Hackers So Far in 2025 – Decrypt
Hackers stole a record $2.1 billion in crypto in H1 2025, with North Korean groups responsible for 70%. The Bybit Ethereum heist accounted for $1.5 billion, the largest hack in crypto history.
Coinme Hit With $300,000 Penalty in California’s First DFAL Enforcement Action
California fined Coinme $300,000 for violating the Digital Financial Assets Law by exceeding transaction limits and failing to provide disclosures, marking the state’s first DFAL enforcement action.
REX-Osprey Ethereum, Solana staked ETFs may launch soon as SEC raises no objections
The SEC raised no objections to REX and Osprey’s staked ETH and SOL ETFs, potentially enabling their launch. This marks a significant step for institutional crypto investment products in the US.
$5,000 Payout Heading To Data Breach Victims After Insurance Incident Exposes ‘Highly Sensitive’ Information of 479,261 People – The Daily Hodl
Hub International settles a data breach lawsuit for $4.65 million, offering up to $5,000 per victim. The breach exposed sensitive data of 479,261 people, with claims due by September 8.
Bitvavo Expands Footprint In EU With New License In The Netherlands – Coinspeaker
Bitvavo secures a MiCA license in the Netherlands, enabling EU-wide operations. The license supports its ambition to lead Europe’s digital asset trading. Coinbase and others also recently obtained MiCA licenses.
Trump torches Fed, Biden – calls debanking ‘very dangerous’ for U.S. economy
Trump criticizes Biden’s crypto debanking policies, calling them dangerous for the U.S. economy. He advocates for crypto competitiveness and opposes regulatory overreach, contrasting his pro-crypto stance with Biden’s restrictive approach.
‘If We Didn’t Have It, China Would’: Trump Expresses Support for US Crypto Industry, Dodges Question About His Personal Holdings – The Daily Hodl
Trump supports US crypto industry, citing competition with China, but avoids questions about his family’s crypto holdings amid new legislation targeting officials’ digital asset dealings.
ETF Giant KraneShares Aims to Launch Coinbase 50 ETF, Tracking Top Digital Assets
KraneShares filed with the SEC to launch a Coinbase 50 Index ETF, tracking the top 50 cryptocurrencies. The move reflects growing demand for diversified crypto exposure amid increasing ETF applications.
Will Solana, XRP, Dogecoin and Other Crypto ETFs Take Off? – Decrypt
Asset managers are proposing ETFs for altcoins like Solana, XRP, and Dogecoin following Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF success. Analysts debate their potential due to lower mainstream recognition and investor understanding.
