Year: 2026

XRP Ledger developers released xrpld version 3.3.0 on Aug. 6, moving several protocol changes closer to possible mainnet activation.  Summary XRPL 3.3.0 introduces protocol code, but validator approval remains necessary…

SkyBridge Capital founder Anthony Scaramucci said on Aug. 7 that crypto adoption may reach its most important stage when consumers use blockchain infrastructure without knowing it is there.  Summary Scaramucci…

Dunamu has secured a one-year contract to take custody of digital assets seized by South Korea’s National Police Agency after winning the agency’s public tender process. Summary Dunamu has won…

Dow Protocol has completed a $10.5 million seed funding round to expand its blockchain-based financing model that advances working capital to e-commerce merchants against pending receivables. Summary Dow Protocol has…

Wyoming has disclosed an indirect investment in HYPE through Hyperliquid Strategies ($PURR) in its second-quarter 13F filing, adding another digital asset-linked position to the state’s crypto-related portfolio. Summary Wyoming disclosed…

Ripple Chief Legal Officer Stuart Alderoty pushed back on the idea that cryptocurrency remains a niche dominated by young men, pointing to survey data showing 67 million Americans now hold…

Microsoft has warned of ClickFix attacks using BNB Chain smart contracts to infect thousands of devices every day. Summary Microsoft said ClickFix attacks are using BNB Chain smart contracts to…

MARA Holdings reported weaker second-quarter 2026 financial results on Aug. 6. Revenue fell 27% year over year to $174.9 million, while the Nasdaq-listed company recorded a $611.3 million net loss…

XRP traded near $1.03 on Aug. 7 as selling pressure kept the token among the weaker large-cap cryptocurrencies ahead of fresh U.S. labor data. Summary XRP traded near $1.03, down…

Sui has added two NIST-approved post-quantum signature schemes to its blockchain roadmap as it prepares optional quantum-safe accounts and vaults for future network upgrades. Summary Sui plans to add two…