🏦 BNY Mellon launches staking services for institutional clients in partnership with Galaxy.

The largest custodial bank is expanding its range of services by adding the ability to stake Proof-of-Stake assets. This will allow qualified clients to earn income on their crypto assets.

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📊 Forgd launches a rating of crypto market makers on the DefiLlama platform!

The rating is based on data from over 500 tokens and 35 market-making companies. However, it is important to note that it is not limited to trading efficiency alone.

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🌍 Western Union launches Stablecard for money transfers via the Visa network

Western Union is starting to roll out Stablecard in 37 countries, allowing transactions using stablecoins. This innovation aims to simplify cross-border payments and attract consumers looking for savings in US dollars amid an unstable economy.

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📈 Tokenized real-world assets (RWA) continue to gain popularity despite the slowdown in the DeFi sector. According to CoinShares, the volume of RWA deposits has more than tripled, reaching $7.4 billion. 💰 Meanwhile, activity in lending and trading has also shown growth, indicating increased interest in tokenized assets amid the overall decline in the industry.

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⚖️ The U.S. Appeals Court upheld the sentence for Sam Bankman-Fried, the former head of FTX.

Three judges dismissed Bankman’s arguments that investors of the failed cryptocurrency exchange could have recouped their funds and avoided losses.

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🚨 The head of First Digital stated that the delay in adopting the CLARITY Act provides an opportunity for Asian financial hubs.

Experts warn that the ongoing legislative uncertainty may slow down institutional adoption of cryptocurrencies, revive regulation through enforcement, and force innovations to move beyond the US.

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🔍 The chairman of Reform UK has called for an investigation into the political donation linked to SBF and FTX. The party leader is preparing to meet with voters amid his own crypto scandal.

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🇺🇸 The U.S. Senate has begun the first stage of voting on the Crypto Clarity Act, giving the bill a chance to pass next month.

The majority leader opened a multi-step process following an attempt to overcome the 60-vote barrier, so the initiative still has the opportunity to move forward in September.

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🇧🇷 Brazil is aiming to combat crypto fraud by introducing new rules that will come into effect on January 1, 2027.

💰 According to the new rules, all transactions over $10,000 sent to foreign providers or self-custody wallets will be subject to a 24-hour hold, as well as other transfers that will be flagged for verification.

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📉 Bitcoin continues to be within a broad consolidation structure. The latest attempt to recover failed to create a convincing bullish momentum.

The price is approaching the resistance level again, but buyers have not yet demonstrated the necessary breakthrough that could signal a significant change in the structure.

Analyzing the daily chart, it can be noted that BTC continues to trade in conditions of uncertainty.

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📈 On the CME stock exchange, hedge funds have changed their strategy, moving away from structural short positions and shifting to betting on the rise of Bitcoin.

The weak performance of futures undermines the popularity of the previously used cash-and-carry trading, leading to a shift in market sentiment.

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🚨 In the US, the delay in voting on the CLARITY bill has sparked criticism from crypto advocates!

After a procedural holdup in the Senate, lawmakers plan to address the important legislation on the structure of the crypto market upon their return from a month-long break.

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🔒 Keel has ceased its bitcoin mining operations in the USA, as revenue fell by 50% in the second quarter.

The company will now focus on developing infrastructure for AI and high-performance computing.

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🌟 ARP Digital has received a broker-dealer license from VARA in Dubai!

Now the company will be able to offer regulated conversions of digital assets and stablecoins into UAE dirhams, expanding its presence in the Gulf region beyond Bahrain.

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🤖💼 The Bitcoin Policy Institute and other industry participants have urged artificial intelligence companies to provide early access to their advanced models to assist Bitcoin and open-source developers in their cybersecurity efforts.

This collaboration could significantly enhance the protection of cryptocurrency projects and promote safer technological development within the ecosystem.

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