Darlene Lleno

Darlene Lleno is a crypto enthusiast and author who was first hooked on Axie Infinity, with SLP (Smooth Love Potion) being her entry point into the world of digital assets. While she still holds SLP, her focus has since expanded to include diverse trading in cryptocurrencies, memecoins, metals, and stocks. Passionate about exploring opportunities across various markets, Darlene shares her insights and experiences to help others navigate the dynamic financial landscape.

7 Trezor Scams to Watch Out for and How to Avoid Them

Trezor scams increased sharply after a third-party shipping breach exposed data for more than 13,000 customers in August 2026. This guide breaks down the seven most common tactics scammers use against Trezor owners and the specific steps that stop each one.

by Darlene Lleno

Capital B Buys 5 More BTC, Holdings Hit 3,145

Capital B confirmed the acquisition of 5 more BTC for €0.28 million on August 17, 2026, bringing its total holdings to 3,145 BTC. The Bitcoin Treasury Company also reported a BTC Yield of 2.14% year to date.

by Darlene Lleno

Binance Data Led to Russia Terror Charge, Files Show

Binance handed Russian investigators a user's full account history, later used to charge him with financing terrorism over Ukraine donations. The disclosure came months after Binance said it had exited Russia entirely.

by Darlene Lleno

Crypto Meeting: Who’s Attending Trump’s Aug. 19 Summit

Crypto meeting attendance for Trump's August 19 gathering includes SEC Chair Paul Atkins, CFTC Chair Michael Selig, and CEOs from Coinbase, Ripple, Gemini, Robinhood, Polymarket and Kalshi. The session precedes the CFTC's first Innovation Advisory Committee meeting on August 20, a step tied closely to the CLARITY Act's next Senate vote on September 15.

by Darlene Lleno

Swissquote Crypto Income Falls 66%, Cuts 2026 Guidance

Swissquote crypto income fell 66% in the first half of 2026, forcing a cut to the company's full-year profit guidance. The Swiss broker still expects net revenue near CHF 730 million despite the shortfall in digital-asset income.

by Darlene Lleno

Custodia Bank Gains Blockchain Association Backing

Custodia Bank gained Blockchain Association backing for its Supreme Court petition against the Federal Reserve on August 12, 2026. The amicus brief argues regional Fed banks should not hold unchecked power to deny master accounts.

by Darlene Lleno

Canton Network Powers MUFG’s New JGB Repo Pilot

Canton Network is now running MUFG's proof-of-concept for Japanese Government Bond repo trades, launched August 13, 2026. The pilot pairs MUFG's four financial units with Digital Asset and Progmat to test real-time, automated bond settlement.

by Darlene Lleno

Tether Audit: KPMG Delivers Clean Opinion on 2025 Books

Tether audit results confirm KPMG U.S. issued an unqualified opinion on Tether's 2025 financial statements. The review found reserves exceeded liabilities by $6.814 billion for the year ended December 31, 2025.

by Darlene Lleno

BC Card Tests USDC Payments for Overseas Wallet Holders

USDC payments got a real-world test in South Korea this week. BC Card and Wavebridge confirmed that foreign visitors could pay Korean merchants directly from a Base-network wallet, with no currency exchange needed.

by Darlene Lleno

Crypto.com Launches Tokenized Stocks Trading in Europe

Tokenized stocks are now live on Crypto.com for eligible EEA users, offering 24/7 exposure to U.S. equities like Nvidia, Tesla and Apple from just $1. The product is a derivative that tracks stock prices rather than granting real share ownership.

by Darlene Lleno

Goldman Sachs to Gain Bitcoin ETF in $2.25B NEOS Deal

Goldman Sachs will acquire NEOS Investments for up to $2.25 billion, gaining the $1 billion Bitcoin High Income ETF BTCI. The deal adds $30 billion in options-based ETFs and is expected to close in Q1 2027.

by Darlene Lleno

HKDAP Stablecoin Begins Rollout in Hong Kong

Google Snippet: HKDAP begins its phase 1 institutional rollout in Hong Kong, giving authorized distributors like HashKey and OSL initial access to Anchorpoint's regulated stablecoin. Retail access to HKDAP remains on hold, with broader availability targeted as early as late 2026.

by Darlene Lleno

American Bitcoin Director Buys $1.9M in ABTC Shares

American Bitcoin director Justin Mateen bought roughly $1.9 million worth of ABTC stock this week, according to Simply Wall St. The purchase was the largest insider buy at the company in the past twelve months.

by Darlene Lleno

Crypto Fraud: CFTC Charges Goliath Ventures CEO Over $397M

Crypto Fraud: the CFTC charged Goliath Ventures and CEO Christopher Delgado with running a $397 million Ponzi scheme in bitcoin and ether trading. About 1,600 investors were affected, and Delgado already pleaded guilty in a related criminal case.

by Darlene Lleno

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