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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.

7 Best Crypto Cloud Mining Platforms in 2026

Crypto cloud mining platform picks for 2026 favor Nasdaq-listed miners with verifiable hashrate over anonymous high-yield sites. Seven platforms passed a direct verification check after three former favorites were dropped for scams or shutdowns.

by Darlene Lleno

Metaplanet Commits 2,100 BTC to U.S. Treasury Platform

Metaplanet will contribute 2,100 BTC to Super League Enterprise, renaming it Superplanet as its new U.S. Bitcoin treasury platform on Nasdaq. The deal, expected to close in Q4 2026, gives Metaplanet roughly 95.7% ownership of the renamed company.

by Darlene Lleno

Citi Plans Bitcoin Custody Launch Through Custody+

Citi will make Bitcoin the first digital asset available through Custody+, its new suite of near-real-time custody solutions. The bank expects to go live later this year, letting institutional clients access Bitcoin and traditional custody within the same framework.

by Darlene Lleno

SEC Proposes Crypto Offering Exemptions Up to $75 Million

A crypto exemption proposed by the SEC on August 18, 2026 would let issuers raise up to $75 million a year without registering the offering under the Securities Act of 1933. The proposal also adds a smaller $5 million exemption for early-stage projects and a conditional safe harbor from investment contract status.

by Darlene Lleno

5 Best Trading Laptops for Crypto in 2026

A trading laptop needs enough power, RAM, and screen quality to run charts without lag. This guide compares five current picks for crypto traders, from budget to dual-screen.

by Darlene Lleno

Strategy Bitcoin Treasury Sells $333.7M in Shares

Strategy Bitcoin treasury sold $333.7 million in shares between August 10 and August 16, pushing its USD reserve to $4.80 billion. The company made no Bitcoin purchases or sales during the same week, leaving its holdings unchanged at 840,447 BTC.

by Darlene Lleno

BitMine ETH Holdings Reach 5.82 Million Tokens

BitMine ETH holdings reached 5.82 million tokens after the company added 9,926 ETH in the past week, according to an August 17, 2026 disclosure. The purchase extends BitMine's unbroken weekly buying streak to roughly 14 months and brings its stake to 4.8% of the total ETH supply.

by Darlene Lleno

GENIUS Act Rules: Treasury Opens Public Comment Period

GENIUS Act rules moved closer to taking effect as Treasury issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on August 17, 2026 on stablecoin issuer licensing. A 60-day public comment period is now open ahead of the January 2027 deadline.

by Darlene Lleno

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

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