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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.

Circle IBM Patent Deal Makes It Top U.S. Holder

Circle IBM patent holdings became the largest in the U.S. after Circle Internet Group acquired nearly 1,000 blockchain patents from IBM on July 27, 2026. The deal expands Circle's IP protection for USDC, Arc and its payments network, though the companies did not disclose financial terms.

by Darlene Lleno

Lido Validator Consolidation Cuts Ethereum Count by a Third

Lido validator consolidation is now underway, moving more than 8 million staked ETH ($16.5B) onto Ethereum's larger 0x02 validator design. The shift is expected to cut Ethereum's total validator count by about a third while adding ETH-backed bonds for Lido's node operators.

by Darlene Lleno

SparkKitty Malware Hunts Crypto Seed Phrases in Photos

SparkKitty malware scanned photos on infected iPhones and Android devices for cryptocurrency wallet seed phrases, according to Check Point. The malware hid inside disguised crypto and messaging apps across Apple's App Store and Google Play, with one infected app downloaded more than 10,000 times before removal.

by Darlene Lleno

WEMIX Hack: Attacker Mints $5.2M, Moves $724K Out

WEMIX hack news: an attacker compromised owner privileges on a smart contract tied to the WEMIX$ stablecoin and minted about 5.23 million tokens without authorization. WEMIX halted its bridges and liquidity pools on July 26, 2026, after roughly $724,000 in assets left the platform.

by Darlene Lleno

OKX Wallet’s Bridge Routing Now Covers 30+ Chains

OKX Wallet bridge routing now runs automatically across more than 30 cross-chain bridges, weighing speed and cost for each transfer. The update went live on July 25, 2026, removing the need to pick a bridge manually before moving assets between chains.

by Darlene Lleno

South Korea Bank Blockchain Payments Launch via JPMorgan

South Korea bank blockchain payments arrive in August, when KB Kookmin Bank becomes the first Korean lender to run corporate transfers on JPMorgan's Kinexys network. The rollout covers US dollar transfers across 10 countries, including the United States, Singapore, and Saudi Arabia.

by Darlene Lleno

Crypto Payments for Business: What to Know in 2026

Crypto payments for business are shifting from consumer checkout experiments to core treasury infrastructure in 2026. Stablecoins now handle most of the real B2B settlement volume, and new GENIUS Act rules alongside major deals like Mastercard's BVNK acquisition are reshaping which platforms companies can trust.

by Darlene Lleno

Ripple Notabene Investment Targets RLUSD Growth

Ripple Notabene investment brings RLUSD into Notabene's enterprise compliance network, linking institutions that handle over $2 trillion in annual volume. Announced July 23, 2026, the deal targets banks and fintechs rather than retail XRP holders.

by Darlene Lleno

Robinhood CEO Hacked, X Account Used to Push Fake VLAD Coin

Robinhood CEO Hacked accounts drove a fake VLAD memecoin post claiming ties to Robinhood Chain before it was deleted. Robinhood confirmed the breach the same day and said the incident was limited to Vlad Tenev's personal X account.

by Darlene Lleno

Binance, STOP THE TRAFFIK Team Up on Crypto Trafficking

Binance STOP THE TRAFFIK partnership gives the exchange direct access to intelligence and training for detecting crypto tied to human trafficking and child exploitation. The deal, confirmed July 23, 2026, marks the first time STOP THE TRAFFIK has partnered with a crypto exchange.

by Darlene Lleno

Verus Ethereum Bridge Hack Drains $7.54M

A Verus Ethereum Bridge hack drained $7.54 million on July 23, 2026, after an attacker reused the same import-path flaw exploited in a May attack that cost $11.5 million. The stolen funds were converted into roughly 3,916.1 ETH and sent to Tornado Cash, deepening scrutiny of the bridge's unresolved vulnerability.

by Darlene Lleno

Coinbase SEC Settlement Ends Gensler-Era FOIA Fight

Coinbase SEC settlement talks ended Wednesday with the agency agreeing to pay $150,000 in attorney fees and release two withheld documents. The deal closes a Freedom of Information Act fight that began in 2024 over how the SEC handled records requests from the Gary Gensler era.

by Darlene Lleno

Crypto Fraud Seizure Tops $25M in DOJ Forfeiture Push

A crypto fraud seizure worth more than $25 million was filed by U.S. prosecutors on July 21, 2026, targeting five romance and investment scam networks. The case adds to over $800 million recovered by the DOJ's Scam Center Strike Force since November 2025.

by Darlene Lleno

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