Author: James Wilson
Crypto ownership in Canada has more than doubled since 2023, even as regulators warn that many investors still misunderstand platform protections and industry rules. Summary 25% of Canadians owned crypto in 2026, up from 10% in 2023. The Ontario Securities Commission survey found 59% of respondents were aware of crypto assets. Only about half of crypto owners checked whether their trading platform was registered. Canada is also considering bans on crypto ATMs and digital asset political donations. Canada crypto ownership more than doubles Canada’s cryptocurrency ownership rate rose to 25% in 2026 from 10% in 2023, according to new research…
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. As Hyperliquid and Cardano face market uncertainty, BlockDAG is expanding its ecosystem with upcoming claims and staking functionality for users. Summary BlockDAG launches claims and staking for early participants as Hyperliquid and Cardano face renewed market uncertainty. With claims and staking going live, BlockDAG expands its ecosystem while traders monitor Hyperliquid and Cardano. BlockDAG rolls out claims and staking features, drawing attention as Hyperliquid and Cardano struggle for momentum. The Hyperliquid price hovers near a critical make-or-break zone as…
Binance has regained website access across the Philippines after PLDT restored the platform on its network, extending an SEC-supervised return that remains subject to testing and local compliance requirements. Summary PLDT restored access to Binance, following a similar move by Globe Telecom in May. Binance is returning through BlockShoals Technologies, an SEC-approved crypto asset intermediary. BlockShoals received permission to begin sandbox testing on April 14, 2026. Philippine peso payment channels remain pending while the operator completes systems integration. Binance website returns across major Philippine networks PLDT users can now access Binance’s localized Philippine website, bringing the platform back across the…
Pi Network paid more than a million people to verify eighteen million identities across half a billion discrete tasks, then published the exact formula for what it paid them. Every outlet reproduced the formula. Not one converted it to dollars. Here is the number, and what it says about crypto’s largest experiment in distributed human labour. Summary Pi Network distributed its first round of KYC validator rewards to 1,094,680 people who completed 526,970,631 verification tasks, confirming roughly 18 million identities. The formula is published by Pi itself: a pool of 16,568,774 Pi contributed by migrating users, plus 10 million Pi…
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Fhenix and Canopy integrate confidential computation to simplify private onchain app development. Summary Fhenix and Canopy integrate confidential computation, enabling developers to build privacy-preserving onchain apps with encrypted data. The two projects have launched a confidential app template, bringing fully homomorphic encryption to sovereign blockchain applications. Fhenix brings encrypted computation to the Canopy Stack, simplifying confidential onchain app development with familiar tooling. Fhenix and Canopy are integrating confidential computation into the Canopy Stack, giving developers a direct way to…
Bitcoin price remained trapped near $64,600 on July 30 as renewed US-Iran fighting, a hawkish Federal Reserve, and another CLARITY Act delay prevented buyers from extending the recovery. Summary Bitcoin price recovered from $62,383, but it remains inside a range capped near $66,500. The Fed held rates at 3.5%–3.75%, while three policymakers favored a rate increase. US-Iran fighting and a 6.6% oil surge revived inflation and risk-off concerns. Gold held near $4,062, but available data does not confirm a broad crypto-to-gold rotation. Bitcoin price struggles to leave its consolidation range According to data from crypto.news, Bitcoin (BTC) price traded near…
Adam Hollander has announced that he has stepped down as OpenSea’s chief marketing officer after serving in the role for roughly a year and a half, saying the decision was driven by personal priorities rather than the company’s business outlook. Summary OpenSea CMO Adam Hollander has announced his departure after serving in the role for about 18 months. Hollander said the decision was personal, not career related, and that he plans to focus on his health, family and personal life. He expressed confidence in OpenSea’s leadership, products and future roadmap while saying he is not taking another job. In a…
Ostium has concluded that its July exploit originated from compromised off-chain infrastructure rather than a flaw in its smart contracts, after an investigation found the attacker manipulated price reporting to drain 23.75 million USDC from the protocol’s liquidity vault. Summary Ostium said its investigation found the July exploit originated from compromised off chain infrastructure rather than a flaw in its smart contracts. Fraudulent BTC USD price reports allowed the attacker to drain 23.75 million USDC from the protocol’s OLP liquidity vault. The protocol said automated monitoring detected the attack, trading resumed on July 23, and user collateral remained unaffected. A…
South Korea should introduce interim stablecoin licensing guidance before lawmakers complete the wider Digital Asset Basic Act. Summary South Korea’s report urges stablecoin licensing guidance before lawmakers complete the Digital Asset Basic Act. Bank majority ownership could coexist with fintech management under a compromise discussed by lawmakers publicly. Ten pending proposals may be combined into one government-backed digital asset bill during 2026 negotiations. According to a policy report published July 29 by Hashed Open Research and the Solana Policy Institute. The report summarises a June 23 symposium attended by lawmakers, lawyers and digital-asset industry representatives. It recommends a phased approach…
The American Arbitration Association launched a specialist Web3 Panel on July 29, creating a roster of arbitrators for disputes involving blockchain systems, smart contracts, digital assets, tokenization and autonomous transactions. Summary Five initial arbitrators bring legal, academic and technology experience to blockchain and digital asset disputes. AAA will handle business and consumer Web3 cases under its existing arbitration and mediation rules. Parties still need an arbitration agreement before the specialist panel can hear their particular dispute. The New York-based organization said the panel is intended for commercial conflicts that combine familiar contract questions with technical evidence and cross-border activity. The…