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Capital.com plans UAE spot crypto launch after license

Capital.com plans to introduce spot cryptocurrency services in the United Arab Emirates after its affiliate, Capital Vault, received a virtual asset license from the UAE Capital Market Authority.　　Capital.com announced the approval on Aug. 21. The license authorizes Capital Vault to deal in virtual assets as an agent or matching principal and provide custody services for clients.　　Once the service launches, eligible UAE customers will be able to buy and hold actual crypto assets through the Capital.com application. Capital Vault will handle trade execution, custody and settlement.　　Capital.com did not disclose a launch date, list of supported cryptocurrencies, trading fees or minimum account requirements. The availability of every product may also depend on customer eligibility and local regulatory conditions.　　Capital.com will offer ownership beyond CFD exposure　　Capital.com currently provides crypto market exposure through contracts for difference in supported jurisdictions. A CFD tracks the price of an asset without transferring ownership of the underlying cryptocurrency to the trader.　　https://t.co/dx6KYcBMYq to offer spot virtual asset trading in UAE following affiliate Capital Vaults CMA licence approval.　　— MSB Intel (@MSBIntel) August 21, 2026　　The planned spot service changes that structure. Customers will acquire crypto held through Capital Vault rather than entering a derivative contract with exposure to price movements.　　This distinction also

08-21Industry

MANTRA price falls 10% as network halts transactions

MANTRA Chain halted its network on Aug. 21 while investigating an unidentified incident, freezing transactions and preventing assets from moving across the RWA focused Layer 1 blockchain.　　The team initially described the shutdown as a precaution. Its latest status update said the network remained halted as engineering and security teams investigated alongside external partners.　　Affected components include validators, public blockchain endpoints, MANTRA Bridge migration operations and MANTRA managed Inter Blockchain Communication relays. Deposits and withdrawals through affected exchanges have also been paused.　　MANTRA has not disclosed the suspected cause, the block height where the incident began or whether an attacker gained access to funds. It has not reported any stolen, minted or otherwise compromised assets.　　MANTRA Chain halt prevents assets from moving　　The shutdown stops validators from processing new transactions. Users therefore cannot complete transfers, interact with applications or move assets through affected bridges while the halt remains active.　　MANTRA said no action was required from users. It also warned against people offering “recovery” assistance, a common method used by scammers during blockchain disruptions.　　“We will not resume the network until we are confident it is safe to do so,” the team said. It promised regular updates but did not provide a recovery estimate.　　Were aware of an

08-21Industry

Binance launches Agent OS and MCP trading server

Binance launched Binance Agent OS and its Model Context Protocol Server on Aug. 20, giving compatible artificial intelligence applications controlled access to market data and trading functions.　　The developer platform combines Binance APIs, Wallet Agentic Hub, x402, Skill Hub and MCP support. Binance said the broader system is intended to reduce the need for developers to build separate connections for each crypto function.　　Its Binance MCP Server acts as the connection layer between supported AI clients and the exchange. Users can authorize compatible applications without storing Binance API keys locally, according to the companys announcement.　　Availability depends on the users location, account status and access to individual Binance products. The launch does not make every Binance function available through every AI application.　　Binance Agent OS combines five developer components　　Agent OS brings several existing and new developer services into one platform. Binance APIs provide access to trading, market, wallet and blockchain functions, while Wallet Agentic Hub supports wallet interactions controlled through user permissions.　　Meet Agent OS – a new way to build, deploy and use AI agents on Binance.　　Bring Binance market intelligence, payment, on-chain, data and trading capabilities directly into your AI workflow.　　Binance x402 provides payment and settlement tools for transactions initiated by software agents. Skill

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Binance founder CZ says ‘tokenize everything’ to attract investors

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao said on Aug. 21 that countries could use tokenization to raise capital and attract foreign direct investment by offering digital representations of assets to global investors.　　SummaryCZ said tokenization could help governments raise capital and attract foreign direct investment from abroad.He supports issuing tokenized assets across multiple blockchains despite the resulting fragmentation of market liquidity.CZ argued that greater interchangeability between issuers could reduce some liquidity fragmentation across blockchain networks.BNB Chain reported 776,000 RWA holders, while RWA.xyz measured 776,428 addresses on August 19, 2026.Tokenized shares remain securities and must comply with applicable laws governing issuance and secondary trading.　　“Lets tokenize everything,” CZ wrote in an X post. He argued that countries and companies have an incentive to sell tokenized shares to investors worldwide.　　CZ also backed issuing tokenized assets across every blockchain rather than selecting a single network. He acknowledged that this approach would create fragmented liquidity but said parallel development would be the fastest way to expand the sector.　　His comments represented a policy and industry view, not a formal investment initiative from Binance, BNB Chain or any government. CZ did not identify countries preparing tokenized share offerings or provide a timeline for their launch.　　Lets tokenize everything.　　Tokenization is one of

08-21Industry

Upbit lists 4 altcoins in South Korea with 8 pairs

South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Upbit will add Bitcoin and Tether trading pairs for Biconomy, Bubblemaps, Nillion and ETHGas on Aug. 21.　　The exchange originally scheduled the eight markets to open at 13:00 Korea Standard Time. Upbit updated its official notice at 12:50 KST and postponed trading until 16:00 KST, a three hour delay.　　Upbit did not give a detailed reason for the change. It apologized for the inconvenience and retained the previously announced deposit networks and initial order restrictions.　　The exchange warned that trading could face another delay if deposits and withdrawals fail to establish sufficient liquidity before the revised opening time.　　Upbit listing covers eight new trading pairs　　Each of the four tokens will receive one BTC pair and one USDT pair. Upbit did not announce Korean won markets for the assets.　　BICO, NIL and GWEI deposits must use Ethereum. BMT deposits must use Solana. Upbit will not process transfers made through unsupported networks, even when another version of the same token exists elsewhere.　　바이코노미(BICO), 버블맵스(BMT),닐리온(NIL), 이더가스(GWEI) BTC, USDT 마켓 거래지원 안내　　✅ 지원 마켓 : BTC, USDT 마켓　　???? 거래지원 개시 시점: 2026-08-21 13:00 KST 예정　　The exchange provided contract addresses for each supported asset. Users should verify those addresses and the selected blockchain before transferring funds. Deposits

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Binance launches Agent OS and MCP trading server

Binance launched Binance Agent OS and its Model Context Protocol Server on Aug. 20, giving compatible artificial intelligence applications controlled access to market data and trading functions.　　The developer platform combines Binance APIs, Wallet Agentic Hub, x402, Skill Hub and MCP support. Binance said the broader system is intended to reduce the need for developers to build separate connections for each crypto function.　　Its Binance MCP Server acts as the connection layer between supported AI clients and the exchange. Users can authorize compatible applications without storing Binance API keys locally, according to the companys announcement.　　Availability depends on the users location, account status and access to individual Binance products. The launch does not make every Binance function available through every AI application.　　Binance Agent OS combines five developer components　　Agent OS brings several existing and new developer services into one platform. Binance APIs provide access to trading, market, wallet and blockchain functions, while Wallet Agentic Hub supports wallet interactions controlled through user permissions.　　Meet Agent OS – a new way to build, deploy and use AI agents on Binance.　　Bring Binance market intelligence, payment, on-chain, data and trading capabilities directly into your AI workflow.　　Build. Analyze. Trade. With AI. ????　　Binance x402 provides payment and settlement tools for transactions

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HMRC sends 81,172 crypto tax warnings in one year

The UKs HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) sent 81,172 tax warning letters, emails and text messages to crypto investors during the 2025/26 financial year, according to figures reported on Aug. 20.　　The number rose from 64,982 warnings in 2024/25 and 27,714 in 2023/24. The latest total was therefore about 25% higher than the previous year and nearly three times the figure recorded two years earlier.　　The figures came from a Freedom of Information request obtained by accounting firm UHY Hacker Young and reported by the BBC. HMRC reportedly suspects that some undeclared liabilities arose from gains accumulated as crypto prices increased between late 2022 and 2025.　　81,000 warning letters sent to crypto holders in HMRC tax crackdown 　　HMRC has not disclosed how much unpaid tax the latest warning campaign identified. A warning, commonly called a nudge letter, also does not automatically mean its recipient owes tax or faces a formal investigation.　　HMRC crypto tax warnings target possible underpayments　　HMRC sends warning communications when information available to the agency suggests that a taxpayer may have omitted income or capital gains. Recipients are generally asked to review their records and correct any errors.　　UK taxpayers may owe Capital Gains Tax when they sell crypto for fiat currency, exchange

08-21Industry

WikiBit Exchange Exit Risk Ranking Vol.4 — Phemex: The “Top Student Exchange” Founded by Morgan Stanley Elites, Why Is It Facing Global Crackdowns?

Introduction: The “Problem Student” Under the Halo of Elite Credentials　　In previous episodes, we exposed HashKey (the compliance model student), HTX (the sanctions-hit exchange), and UZX (the DAO penny-stock exchange).　　Todays subject is an interesting one — Phemex.　　Its résumé looks extremely impressive:“Founded by eight former core developers from Morgan Stanley”“Trading engine capable of processing 300,000 transactions per second”“Serving more than 10 million users worldwide”　　Sounds like the perfect Wall Street success story — a group of financial elites leaving traditional finance to build a crypto empire.　　But on the other hand:Trustpilot rating: 2.3/560% of users gave it 1 starPermanently banned in CanadaWarned by both the UK FCA and Austrias FMARemoved from South Koreas Google Play StoreHacked for $69 million in January 2025　　How did a “top student” end up becoming a “globally blacklisted exchange”？　　Today, we will peel back the layers one by one.1. Regulatory Compliance: A Collector of Global “Crackdown Orders”　　From Canada to the UK, from Austria to South Korea, from India to the European Union — Phemex is facing regulatory pressure from multiple jurisdictions worldwide.　　This is not an isolated issue in one country.　　It represents a broader global regulatory crisis.　　Canada: Permanently Banned and Fined Over $500,000　　This is Phemexs most serious regulatory blow.　　In June 2025, Ontarios

08-21Deep Dive

Binance says 2 employees cleared after UAE detention

Binance said on Aug. 20 that two employees detained in the United Arab Emirates had been cleared and released after answering questions about third-party fund flows.　　The New York Times first reported the detentions, citing four people familiar with the matter. According to the report, authorities stopped the employees at airports in the Emirates during recent weeks.　　Binance later told Reuters that a small number of employees had provided statements during what the company called a “routine inquiry.”　　The inquiry involved third-party fund flows passing through a Binance client money account, according to the exchange. The exchange said the employees were not subjects of the investigation.　　Binance employees were questioned about client money flows　　The exact transactions under review remain unknown. UAE authorities have not published a statement identifying suspected offenses, the parties controlling the third-party funds or the intended recipients.　　Binance Employees Detained in UAE, Company Says They Were Questioned Over Third-Party Fund Flows　　The New York Times reported that two Binance employees were detained by UAE authorities in recent weeks as part of an investigation into potential financial crimes involving the…　　No formal charges against the employees were disclosed. Binance‘s statement that they were “cleared” reflects the company’s account of events and has not been independently

08-21Industry

CFTC proposes ending SEF order book mandate

The CFTC has proposed removing a 13-year-old order book requirement for certain swap transactions, with public comments due within 30 days of its Federal Register publication.　　The Commodity Futures Trading Commission said in an Aug. 20 regulatory notice that it is seeking feedback on an amendment to Regulation 37.3(a)(2), which sets the minimum trading functions that a swap execution facility must provide.　　Under the proposal, a swap execution facility, or SEF, would no longer have to offer an order book for permitted transactions. The change would not prevent a platform from keeping the service when its customers use it, but each SEF could decide whether the costs and resources are justified.　　Current rules require every registered SEF to maintain an order book for all swaps listed on the platform, including products that traders may execute through other methods. According to the commission, market participants have rarely chosen order books when trading permitted transactions, even though the facilities remain available.　　“Today‘s action continues the agency’s commitment to prescribing the minimum effective dose of regulation for market participants,” CFTC Chair Michael Selig said.　　Selig added that removing what he called “excessive requirements” would keep the commission aligned with its principles-based approach to derivatives regulation.　　CFTC proposal separates two

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