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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.

July 29, 2026

Zcash Ironwood Upgrade Seals Orchard After Bug

Zcash Ironwood upgrade activated on July 28, sealing the Orchard shielded pool to new deposits and opening a fresh privacy pool from zero. The move closes a four-year-old counterfeiting flaw disclosed in May 2026.

by Darlene Lleno

July 29, 2026

Morgan Stanley ETF Debut Adds Ether, Solana at 0.14% Fee

Morgan Stanley ETF products for ether and solana launched July 28, 2026, on NYSE Arca with a 0.14% fee, the lowest for either asset. The funds stake holdings and pass rewards to investors, building on the firm's $14 billion ETF/ETP suite and its bitcoin trust that topped $381 million by mid-July.

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July 29, 2026

Emirates Crypto Payments Now Live for Flight Bookings

Emirates crypto payments went live on July 28, 2026, letting eligible UAE residents book flights through Crypto.com Pay. The option settles only in dirhams, so Emirates never directly holds the cryptocurrency customers use to pay.

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July 28, 2026

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.

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July 28, 2026

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.

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July 28, 2026

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.

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July 28, 2026

Centralized vs. Decentralized Exchanges: What are the Similarities and Differences?

Centralized vs decentralized is the core divide in how crypto exchanges hold your funds and verify your identity. This guide breaks down custody, fees, KYC and regulation so you know which model fits your next trade.

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July 27, 2026

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.

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July 27, 2026

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

July 27, 2026

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

July 27, 2026

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

July 24, 2026

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

July 24, 2026

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

July 24, 2026

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

July 24, 2026

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.

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