OpenAI disrupted a Cambodia-based scam operation using ChatGPT to support investment, romance, gambling, and impersonation schemes.

DEX spot volume reached about 24% of centralized exchange trading in July as Solana, BNB Chain and new Layer 2 activity expanded globally.

South Korean exchanges recorded 560.3 billion won in stablecoin net outflows in June, extending the overseas transfer streak to 18 months.

The significant stablecoin outflows from South Korea highlight potential regulatory challenges and underscore the need for domestic financial innovation. The post South Korea stablecoin outflows hit $10.4B, rivaling the country’s overseas stock investments appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

A Wayne County man received a 29- to 39-year prison sentence after stealing over $941,000 from 3HC Home Health and Hospice Care through fraudulent charges. The post North Carolina Nonprofit Loses Nearly $1,000,000 to Fake IT Purchases by Former Administrator appeared first on The Daily Hodl.

TLDR: DEX spot volume reached 24% of CEX trading in July 2026, marking its highest recorded share since 2019. The ratio rose even as monthly DEX turnover fell 26%, showing relative gains during weaker market activity. Solana led 30-day DEX trading with $49.86 billion, surpassing BNB Chain, Ethereum, and Base combined. DEXs dominate new-token access, [...] The post DEX Spot Volume Hits Record 24% of CEX Trading, Highest Since 2019 appeared first on Blockonomi.

New EU rules stipulate that people must be told when they’re interacting with AI or looking at AI-generated or -edited content, leading to fear of “disclosure fatigue.”

Heightened tensions and potential Iranian retaliation could prolong the conflict, impacting global markets and geopolitical stability. The post US commanders warn Trump of potential Iranian retaliation amid 2026 conflict appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The growing DEX market share signals a shift towards decentralized finance, challenging traditional exchanges to innovate and adapt rapidly. The post DEX spot volume hits record 24% of CEX volume in July 2026 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

TLDR: U.S. ETF launches reached a record two-month pace, with about 390 new funds entering the market in total. Derivatives power 54% of this year’s launches, while leveraged and inverse funds account for over one-third. U.S. ETF assets reached $15.60 trillion in May as investors continued moving capital away from mutual funds. Closures also accelerated, [...] The post U.S. ETF Launches Hit Record Pace as Leveraged Products Surge appeared first on Blockonomi.

TL;DR Trump Media reportedly sold another 2,628 BTC valued at approximately $165.07 million. The company has allegedly sold 7,281 BTC over the past seven months while remaining significantly underwater on its holdings. Bitcoin continues to trade below a key resistance zone near $63,600, according to the attached chart. Analysts are watching for either a relief [...] The post Trump Media Reportedly Sells Another 2,628 Bitcoin, Traders Eye Further Downside appeared first on Blockonomi.

Yen's instability prompts Japanese firms to diversify into crypto, highlighting potential volatility and cross-asset risks in financial markets. The post Tokyo and Washington coordinate on foreign exchange measures as yen weakness drives Japanese firms toward Bitcoin appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

TLDR: xrpld 3.2.1 limits oversized validator manifests before decoding, reducing memory and processing strain. The hotfix caps untrusted manifest batches, peer greetings, cache growth, and disk persistence across nodes. XRP Ledger consensus continued closing ledgers normally despite pressure on peer-to-peer infrastructure. Node operators must upgrade, verify Ripple’s signing key, and complete a second restart after [...] The post XRP Ledger Releases 3.2.1 Hotfix to Stop Validator Manifest Floodi

The influx of AI-generated reports strains bug bounty programs, risking inefficiency and potentially slowing genuine vulnerability resolution. The post Apple struggles to keep pace with AI-powered bug hunters as vulnerability reports flood in appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

SpaceAI—the convergence of artificial intelligence (AI) and space technologies—can help Southeast Asia turn raw data into outcomes like saved lives.