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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.

August 4, 2026

Crypto Theft Case Hits FBI Agent Over $1M Haul

Crypto theft charges now target an FBI counterintelligence agent accused of draining $1 million from wallets he was supposed to be investigating. He allegedly asked ChatGPT how to convert the money into a new life in Portugal.

by Darlene Lleno

August 4, 2026

BlackRock Solana Fund Filed With the SEC

BlackRock Solana adoption took a step forward as the asset manager filed with the SEC to launch RSVXX, a tokenized money market fund. The fund will record share ownership on Solana, Ethereum and Tempo, and is designed to qualify as a GENIUS Act reserve asset for stablecoin issuers.

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August 3, 2026

Nasdaq Bitcoin Options On Hold as SEC Grants CME Review

Nasdaq Bitcoin options remain on hold after the SEC granted CME Group's petition for review on July 29, 2026. The stay leaves Nasdaq's QBTC contracts frozen pending an August 24, 2026 public comment deadline and a final commission ruling.

by Darlene Lleno

August 3, 2026

Binance Iran Sanctions Evasion Link: $676M From Shelbit

Binance Iran sanctions evasion allegations resurfaced August 2, 2026, when Binance responded on the record to a Reuters investigation tracing $676 million to its wallets. Shelbit, the unlicensed Dubai exchange behind the flows, faces a VARA order to halt operations as OFAC reviews the case.

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August 3, 2026

Hong Kong Crypto Romance Scam Costs Woman $3.3M

Hong Kong crypto romance scam losses reached $3.3 million after a woman was lured into a fake trading app by an online partner. Police say her case was the largest among 25 similar reports logged in a single week, with combined losses nearing $8.9 million.

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August 3, 2026

Chinese Police AI Bitcoin Laundering Tool Hits 90% Accuracy

Chinese police AI bitcoin laundering detection has reached close to 90 percent accuracy, according to a new study from China's national police academy. The framework pairs a memory module with a large language model to trace crypto transactions that are pseudonymous and move across borders.

by Darlene Lleno

July 31, 2026

IRS Warns of Data-Stealing Crypto Scam Letters

Crypto scam letters impersonating the IRS are circulating nationwide as of July 30, 2026. The counterfeit notices use QR codes and a fake compliance program to steal digital assets and personal data.

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July 31, 2026

Quantum Solutions Loses Top Japan ETH Spot

Quantum Solutions saw its Ethereum treasury fall to roughly 4,765 ETH after a third sale in seven weeks, according to The Block. The move cost the Tokyo-listed company its position as Japan's largest public ETH holder, ceding the lead to Def Consulting.

by Darlene Lleno

July 31, 2026

XRP Scam: Three Arrested Over Fake Staking Site

XRP scam allegations have led Seoul police to arrest three suspects behind a fake staking platform that impersonated Flare Network and its FXRP token. The operation drained 3.4 million XRP from 71 investors before shutting down in October.

by Darlene Lleno

July 31, 2026

KSNet Solana MOU Targets AI Crypto Payments

KSNet Solana MOU sees the South Korean payment processor pilot Solana Pay and the x402 AI payment protocol, signed July 30, 2026. The deal tests blockchain settlement alongside KSNet's existing won payment network, with no commercial launch date set.

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July 30, 2026

Ethereum Foundation Board Adds Pascal Caversaccio

Ethereum Foundation board adds Pascal Caversaccio, a privacy and security researcher, for a one-year voluntary term. The move follows a 40% budget cut and the wind-down of EF's internal privacy research lab.

by Darlene Lleno

July 30, 2026

Tether USAT Celo Launch: First Move Beyond Ethereum

Tether USAT Celo launch marks the stablecoin's first expansion beyond Ethereum, adding native minting, burning and gas-fee payments on Celo. Anchorage Digital Bank issues the GENIUS Act-compliant token, which had a market cap of about $185 million at launch.

by Darlene Lleno

July 30, 2026

Aviva XRP Ledger Fund Wins Irish Regulator’s Nod

Aviva XRP Ledger fund became the first tokenised share class approved by the Central Bank of Ireland on July 29, 2026. The launch builds on a partnership Aviva Investors and Ripple first announced in February 2026.

by Darlene Lleno

July 30, 2026

Circle Price Target Cut to $140 by Bernstein

Circle price target guidance from Bernstein dropped to $140 from $190 on July 29, even as the firm kept its Outperform rating on the stablecoin issuer. Analyst Gautam Chhugani argues the Open USD consortium that pressured the stock poses less long-term risk than the market currently prices in.

by Darlene Lleno

July 29, 2026

Flare Smart Accounts v1.3: XRP DeFi Now One Signature

Flare Smart Accounts v1.3 cuts XRP-to-DeFi onboarding down to a single XRP Ledger signature, replacing the previous two-signature flow. The July 28, 2026 update adds a second yield vault and three new wallet integrations, letting XRP holders mint FXRP and start earning without a separate EVM wallet or bridge step.

by Darlene Lleno

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