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Qubic is attempting to change Monero forever. In the meantime, the AI protocol is prepping for its next target: Dogecoin.

The former Ohio senator’s 2024 race against Bernie Moreno, whose campaign was bolstered by money from the crypto industry, was one of the most expensive in the state’s history. Former Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown, who lost his US Senate seat in 2024 to Republican Bernie Moreno amid more than $40 million in spending backed by the crypto industry, has launched an election bid for 2026. In a Saturday notice, Brown said he will run for Republican Senator Jon Husted’s seat in the 2026 US midterm elections — Moreno, who defeated Brown in 2024, won’t be up for reelection until 2030. The former senator, who was one of the more outspoken voices on crypto in the previous session of Congress, lost to Moreno with more than 46% of the vote after a digital asset-backed political action committee (PAC) spent more than $40 million in media buys. Read more

The DOJ has described cryptojacking as the unauthorized use of others’ computing power to mine crypto. Charles O. Parks III has been sentenced to one year and a day; prosecutors have said he stole $3.5M in cloud resources and $1M in assets in 2021 for luxury spending.   The post Crypto Influencer Sentenced To Prison In Multi-Million Dollar ‘Cryptojacking’ Scam appeared first on Cryptonews.

Circle’s new layer 1 blockchain will debut with Fireblocks support as the stablecoin sector expands, with Circle and Tether vying for market dominance. Circle’s new layer-1 blockchain Arc will integrate with Fireblocks, a New York–based digital asset custody and tokenization platform serving more than 2,400 banks, asset managers and fintechs. Arc is not yet live, but Circle plans to roll out a public testnet this fall ahead of a full launch by year-end. Fireblocks said it prepares custody and compliance support so clients can transact on Arc once the network launches. Its platform supports over 120 blockchains and facilitates settlement for institutions across global markets. The unusually early integration drew some criticism on X. Solana, for example, launched in 2020, but wasn’t added to Fireblocks until late 2021, after its ecosystem reached critical mass. Arc will instead debut with Fireblocks integration, giving banks and asset managers “day one” access. Read more

Rural residents in Hood County are pressing for a community vote to gain more authority over a Bitcoin mining site that they say has disrupted their lives with round-the-clock industrial noise, local media outlet KERA News reported on Aug. 18. The mine, operated by Florida-based Marathon Digital Holdings, has been running for about three years […] The post Rural Texans continue push to regulate Bitcoin mining over noise, quality of life concerns appeared first on CryptoSlate.

ChatGPT's XRP analysis has observed a move to $3.0047 with a test of 50-day EMA near $2.9422, while price has stayed above 100- and 200-day EMAs. MACD has been below zero with a positive histogram, RSI has approached oversold, and institutions have adjusted amid liquidations and a security review. The post ChatGPT’s XRP Analysis Flags $2.94 Support – Rebound Setup or Breakdown? appeared first on Cryptonews.

Web3 remains a popular buzzword in crypto, but are DApps and altcoins actually delivering on their promises? Key takeaways: Web3 daily activity held steady at 24 million in Q2 2025, but sector composition is shifting. DeFi leads transaction counts with 240 million weekly, yet Ethereum gas usage is now dominated by the RWA, DePIN and AI. Read more

The UK-regulated digital asset platform has integrated Stellar into its tokenization tool and launched the Aberdeen tokenized money market fund on the network.

The company’s shares were up nearly 9% in Monday trading.

Bitcoin Miner TeraWulf has announced a $400M private offering of convertible notes due 2031, partly funding data center expansion. The notes offer financing flexibility while delaying dilution, as demand for high-performance computing drives interest in adapting infrastructure for AI and cloud services. The post Bitcoin Miner TeraWulf Announces $400M Private Notes – Data Center Push, $60M Upsize Option appeared first on Cryptonews.

The total value locked (TVL) in Polygon’s (POL) DeFi ecosystem is up nearly 43% since the start of this year. According to DefiLlama data, the network recorded $864 million in TVL on Jan. 1, and added roughly $400 million in the following months to hit $1.23 billion as of Aug. 18. Furthermore, the POL price […] The post Polygon DeFi TVL jumps 43% in 2025 as QuickSwap, Polymarket lead inflows appeared first on CryptoSlate.

The crypto community has accused Jason Zhao of a Story Protocol Rug Pull after he left his co-founder role. Despite raising $134M from backers like a16z, the $2B project has produced minimal revenue, prompting criticism over token distribution and Zhao’s potential multimillion-dollar gains. The post Story Protocol Founder Abandons $2B Company With Measly $45 in Fees Revenue, Community Cries ‘Soft Rug Pull’ appeared first on Cryptonews.

Mow suggested a 2% economic penalty would outweigh profits from spam mining, pressuring public miners like Marathon Digital to change.

Profit-taking dip or trend reversal? Sentiment on prediction markets remains bullish, but the charts are suggesting caution for the first time in a while.

The new stablecoin law called for the Treasury engagement on detecting illicit crypto activity, so the department is opening a comment period.

Bitcoin is showing signs of exhaustion, suggesting a deeper correction toward the $110,530 support. Will altcoins follow? Key points: Bitcoin is showing a negative divergence on the charts, signaling a weakening in bullish momentum. Buyers need to maintain Ether above $4,094 to retain the upper hand. Read more

Amdax has launched AMBTS, a Bitcoin Treasury company, and has prepared a Euronext Amsterdam listing with a 1% supply goal. The plan has echoed MicroStrategy’s playbook as public holdings have grown, while Bitcoin has slipped below $116K amid liquidations and mixed onchain metrics. The post Amdax Unveils Euronext-Bound Bitcoin Treasury Targeting 1% Supply – Europe’s MicroStrategy? appeared first on Cryptonews.

Blockchain-based mobile game FIFA Rivals just revealed its first pro club collab, with players and team kits coming to iOS and Android.

The USDC stablecoin issuer last week said it is building its own blockchain focused on stablecoin finances.

Bitcoin buy signals may emerge from bond market stress, but whale investor activity and dormant coins raise short-term volatility risks. Key takeaways: Bond market stress has historically aligned with Bitcoin cycle bottoms and could signal new buy opportunities. US debt surpassing $37 trillion and elevated 10-year yields point to macroeconomic pressures that may favor Bitcoin in Q4.  Read more