US Crypto Regulation Watch: The CLARITY Act is still stuck as Senate scheduling slips toward the August recess, with the Blockchain Association pushing back on sheriffs’ claims and Coinbase defending its role in negotiations. Coldcard Fallout: Galaxy Research estimates Coldcard-related thefts at 1,596 BTC, with a possible total near 2,055 BTC (~$130M) if another wave is confirmed, urging users to migrate. Institutional Custody & Trading: BitGo launched BitGo Link to centralize balances and transfers across BitGo and connected exchanges for institutions. Enterprise AI Meets Crypto Infrastructure: Jump Capital closed Fund VIII with $350M for enterprise AI and cybersecurity, while Google’s $200B AI cloud commitment to Anthropic underscores how AI finance is reshaping demand for compute. Crypto Tax Crackdowns in Asia: South Korea confirmed the 22% crypto gains tax starting Jan. 1, 2027, and Nigeria issued NRS rules requiring TIN-first onboarding plus withholding/remittance for platforms and P2P. Market Access & Listings: South Korea’s Upbit and Bithumb added HOME, META2, and USDG markets, expanding retail on-ramps. Security & Scams: Boltz halted Bitcoin swaps after AI-assisted probing and contained exploits; separate reporting highlights rising fraud tactics like fake IRS letters.