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Lakshya Baskar

I specialize in Web3 and crypto writing, producing clear, research-driven content on blockchain, cryptocurrencies, and market trends.

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bithumb

Bithumb Targets 2028 IPO as Exchange Begins 2027 Listing Review

The company has pushed back its IPO plans in order to concentrate on compliance and corporate governance. According to the South Korean cryptocurrency trading platform, Bithumb now plans to list its shares in 2028, abandoning its earlier plans for listing within either 2025 or 2026. The change in strategy was

August 3, 2026 2 mins read
Binance

Binance Delists ACX, HFT, PIVX, PYR, VANRY, and VIC From Spot Trading

Binance is improving its listing policies further through the deletion of six crypto assets from its spot trading platform in August 2026. The platform announced that ACX, HFT, PIVX, PYR, VANRY, and VIC would be delisted from its spot trading platform on August 17, 2026, after its recent analysis of

August 3, 2026 2 mins read
Clarity Act

CLARITY Act Faces Senate Deadline After Missing Monday Schedule

The Senate released Monday’s schedule without including the CLARITY Act, pushing the cryptocurrency legislation into a critical week. The focus has moved away from the policy debate to the procedural aspect of the process amid efforts by supporters to beat the clock in the run-up to the August recess period

August 3, 2026 2 mins read
Coinbase Revenue Falls in Q2 Amid Market Slowdown, but Non-Trading Services Expand

Coinbase Revenue Falls in Q2 Amid Market Slowdown, but Non-Trading Services Expand

The crypto-exchange platform Coinbase commenced the second quarter in a period marked by poor trading performance of cryptocurrencies but was able to earn revenues from non-core business ventures. This is evident in the firm’s Q2 financial performance, where the company’s revenues have been influenced by new user behavior through subscriptions,

July 31, 2026 2 mins read
australia

Telegram Faces Australian Lawsuit Over Alleged Terror Content Violations

Australia has aimed to regulate operations of various online platforms following the filing of civil penalty proceedings against Telegram. This case represents regulatory measures by states that are increasingly applying pressure to ensure that major messaging platforms regulate themselves to prevent the spread of extremist materials through their platforms. Civil

July 30, 2026 2 mins read
EThereum

Pascal Caversaccio Joins Ethereum Foundation Board to Advance Security and Privacy

The Ethereum Foundation has improved its governance through the inclusion of renowned blockchain security expert Pascal Caversaccio to its board of directors. The announcement came on July 29 and is evidence of the Foundation’s emphasis on privacy, cybersecurity, and sustainable protocol resiliency as Ethereum continues to grow across the world. 

July 30, 2026 2 mins read
russia

BitRiver Founder Faces Escalating Legal Challenges as Fraud Investigation Expands

Russia’s cryptocurrency mining sector faces increased scrutiny after authorities expanded the legal case against BitRiver founder Igor Runets. A Moscow court ordered Runets into formal detention on July 22 after prosecutors added fraud charges to an ongoing tax investigation. Prosecutors allege he orchestrated fraudulent mining equipment transactions involving entities linked

July 30, 2026 2 mins read
Telegram

Telegram Founder Pavel Durov Charged by Russia Over Alleged Terrorism Facilitation

Russia has intensified its long-running dispute with Telegram after announcing criminal charges against founder Pavel Durov over alleged terrorism-related activities. The Federal Security Service, known as the FSB, confirmed the decision while issuing an international arrest warrant against the billionaire entrepreneur. Authorities accused Telegram of failing to remove material allegedly

July 29, 2026 2 mins read
Michael Saylor

Michael Saylor Says Bitcoin Could Grow 100x but Warns Against Protocol Changes

With the increase in institutional interest in Bitcoin, the focus has now moved from competition in the market to issues regarding the future governance of the Bitcoin network. According to Michael Saylor, Bitcoin is now well-established as a major digital currency. But will face increasing questions about how to make

July 29, 2026 2 mins read
HKMA Warns Hong Kong Banks Lag on Quantum Security as 2030 Readiness Goal Takes Shape

HKMA Warns Hong Kong Banks Lag on Quantum Security as 2030 Readiness Goal Takes Shape

Financial regulators are already planning cybersecurity strategies to protect banks from future risks posed by quantum computing. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has revealed substantial gaps in preparedness among the Hong Kong banking sector by developing the first Quantum Preparedness Index (QPI). The HKMA gave Hong Kong banks a

July 28, 2026 2 mins read