New UK PM Moves to Scrap the Gambling Duty He Lobbied Against
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2026. Aug. 18. 06:30
Prime Minister Andy Burnham says his government intends to revoke the Gambling Act’s “aim to permit” duty, the statutory presumption that has shaped premises licensing since 2005. He signed a council coalition letter demanding this exact action as the mayor of Greater Manchester. The British Parliament legislated a narrower fix in April that has never […] The bitcoin price level where leveraged bulls could get whacked
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2026. Aug. 18. 05:55
Bulls are stacking longs, liquidity is thinning and one key level could trigger large liquidations.
XRP slips below $1 even as a Korean regional bank adopts Ripple Payments
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2026. Aug. 18. 05:34
Jeonbuk Bank will use Ripple’s 24/7 cross-border payment service for business remittances, but it is unknown whether the flows will use XRP or Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin. XRP sinks below $1 for first time since 2024 as Korean bank adopts Ripple Payments
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2026. Aug. 18. 05:34
Jeonbuk Bank will use Ripple’s 24/7 cross-border payment service for business remittances, but it is unknown whether the flows will use XRP or Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin. A Mystery Winner Claimed $24 Million Just Two Days Before the Deadline. Officials Think They Waited on Purpose
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2026. Aug. 18. 05:30
A $24 million New York Lotto ticket bought on May 25, 2016, at Renu Corp Grocery and Tobacco in Tribeca sat unclaimed for nearly a year until the winner showed up on May 23, 2017, just two days before the May 25 deadline. The winner said news coverage of the expiring prize prompted them to […] Monad, an Ethereum rival, offered early investors up to $60 million to cash out. Almost all said no
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2026. Aug. 18. 05:18
The program came three months before investor unlocks begin, with MON trading below its public-sale price and most of the token supply still outside circulation. Bitcoin climbs above $64,000 while most majors slip
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2026. Aug. 18. 04:32
Miners have cut their computing power by a fifth over three quarters to make room for AI, and Venice's token jumped 10% after the company said it crossed $100 million in annualised revenue. EU Empowers Regulators to Block Third-Country Crypto Platforms
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2026. Aug. 18. 04:30
The 21st package of European Union sanctions against Russia, passed on July 23, apart from tightening the screws on the Russian ruble stablecoin network and the institutions enabling it, also introduces the possibility of banning crypto transactions with countries aiding Russia in evading imposed restrictions. 21st EU Sanctions Package Against Russia Expands Scope Of Crypto […] Harmony Protocol to Roll Back Network After Massive Exploit
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2026. Aug. 18. 03:30
Following a security breach on Aug. 12 where an attacker exploited verification vulnerabilities to illicitly mint 2.385 trillion tokens, Harmony Protocol is executing a full network rollback to Aug. 11. Token Inflation Developers behind the Harmony blockchain protocol announced Aug. 17 that they will execute a full network rollback to Aug. 11 following a security […] Binance Shared Customer Data With Russia After Leaving Market
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2026. Aug. 18. 02:30
Binance provided Russian law enforcement with customer identification documents and transaction records connected to donations supporting Ukrainian military causes. The disclosures helped authorities build a terrorism case against a Russian information technology specialist. Binance Data Supports Terrorism Case Russia’s Investigative Committee used account data provided by Binance to build a terrorism case against 49-year-old information […] China’s 5,500 Robot Shipments Put US AI Hardware Rivals on Notice
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2026. Aug. 18. 01:30
Unitree’s 5,500-plus humanoid robot deliveries highlight China’s scale in humanoid robot manufacturing. Devere Group CEO Nigel Green says those exports offer investors an alternative to heavily financed U.S. artificial intelligence infrastructure. Unitree’s Shipments Strengthen China’s Physical AI Position China’s expanding robot production could give investors exposure to physical artificial intelligence demand outside the U.S. technology […] Bitcoin Supply Squeeze Unwinds as 28,000 BTC Return to Exchanges
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2026. Aug. 18. 00:30
Bitcoin exchange balances have recovered 84% of a six-week decline, weakening claims that ETF demand is creating an immediate shortage. Santiment data shows the reversal unfolded in less than three weeks. Bitcoin Exchange Supply Reverses Bitcoin’s exchange supply reached its highest level since June 15, Santiment Intelligence shared on Aug. 17, challenging claims that spot […] Binance Pay Expands Crypto Payments to 3,700 Bhutan Merchants
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2026. Aug. 17. 23:20
Binance Pay has connected with DK Bank’s domestic QR network, enabling cryptocurrency payments at more than 3,700 merchants across Bhutan. Travelers scan existing merchant codes while transactions settle in USDT through automatic foreign exchange conversion. Existing QR Network Extends Crypto Acceptance Travelers and local customers can now use Binance Pay at more than 3,700 businesses […] Bank of Russia Limits Crypto Equity to 25% for Market Brokers
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2026. Aug. 17. 22:17
The new rules, which target professional market participants, dictate that cryptocurrencies approved for trading must be included in the calculation of financial resilience ratios. The institution established that these might account for only 25% of the total value, limiting the risks associated with holding crypto assets. Bank of Russia Limits Cryptocurrency Holdings to 25% for […] Kraken parent Payward joins Anthropic’s Project Glasswing for AI security push
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2026. Aug. 17. 22:12
Payward will use Anthropic’s cybersecurity model to hunt vulnerabilities and share open-source findings. HIVE Digital Lands $350M AI Deal With 5-Year Cloud Contract
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2026. Aug. 17. 21:24
HIVE Digital Technologies’ BUZZ HPC unit has signed a five-year AI cloud services contract worth about $350 million. The agreement will add roughly $70 million in annualized revenue and accelerate HIVE’s shift toward large-scale GPU infrastructure. BUZZ Deploys 2,016 Nvidia GPUs Under HIVE’s $350M AI Contract HIVE Digital Technologies is deepening its push into artificial […] Deribit Secures Dubai Broker-Dealer License via Coinbase
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2026. Aug. 17. 20:05
Deribit, the derivatives exchange Coinbase acquired for $2.9 billion, secured a Broker-Dealer Licence from Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) last week, routing its spot orders directly into Coinbase’s liquidity. What the New License Changes Deribit’s Broker-Dealer Licence from Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) means the exchange’s spot buy, sell, and trade orders now […] BTC Reclaims $64K as Short Sellers Lose $57.4M in Liquidations
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2026. Aug. 17. 19:15
Bitcoin rebounded from an intraday low of $62,653 to cross $64,000, securing a nearly 2% daily gain and pushing its market cap past $1.29 trillion. Rapid Intraday Recovery Drives Liquidations On Monday, bitcoin reclaimed the $64,000 threshold just hours after the cryptocurrency fell below $63,000 and appeared on course to match its Aug. 14 lows. […] Saylor says share buyback isn’t priority as Strategy builds $4.8 billion cash reserve
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2026. Aug. 17. 18:53
Strategy is prioritizing STRC, cash reserves, and its credit business over stock buybacks, Executive Chairman Michael Saylor said Monday. Crypto Stocks Break Free as Wall Street Buckles Under Iran Risk
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2026. Aug. 17. 18:30
U.S. crypto-linked stocks broke from a broader Wall Street sell-off Monday as bitcoin held above $64,000 while mounting tensions over Iran, Oman, and the Strait of Hormuz rattled traditional markets. Near midday Aug. 17, the Nasdaq Composite was down about 56 points, the Dow Jones Industrial Average had shed roughly 189 points and the S&P […] ZEC Breaks $500 as 4.3% Daily Gain Puts XMR Further Behind
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2026. Aug. 17. 17:49
Zcash rallied over 4.3% to cross $518, bringing its market cap to $8.65 billion and widening its lead over monero (XMR). Ecosystem Progress Zcash (ZEC) surged past the $500 mark on Monday, rebounding from an Aug. 11 slump that saw it dip below $470. Market data shows the privacy coin fell from under $495 on […] Strive Buys 79 Bitcoin, Expands Its $1.27B Corporate BTC War Chest
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2026. Aug. 17. 17:07
Strive Inc. scooped up 79 bitcoin for roughly $5 million, pushing its corporate treasury to 20,246 BTC as of Aug. 14. The Dallas-based public asset manager accumulated the bitcoin (BTC) between Aug. 10 and Aug. 14 at an average cost of roughly $63,231 per coin, including fees and expenses. With bitcoin recently changing hands near […] BitMart founder dismisses calls for audit as users report blocked funds, unpaid employees
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2026. Aug. 17. 16:40
Sheldon Lee said a Chinese-language X account making the claims was hacked. Users want wallets, assets and liabilities disclosed. Bessent Seeks Industry Feedback to Shape New GENIUS Rules
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2026. Aug. 17. 16:03
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to clarify issues still unclear in the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act, including the scope of the regulation, the extraterritorial character of its provisions, and other relevant elements before its implementation date. U.S. Department of the […] Compound bets $52 million, new leadership team in switch to institutional focus
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2026. Aug. 17. 15:32
The protocol pioneered decentralized finance lending, but assets locked have tumbled from a peak five years ago. Now it's looking to attract institutions after retail traders lost interest. Fidelity Leads $389.7M Bitcoin ETF Weekly Outflow With $153M Exit
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2026. Aug. 17. 15:25
U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs recorded $389.7 million in net outflows during the week of August 10 to August 14, reversing the previous week’s strong inflow run. Ether funds slipped slightly into the red, while solana, XRP and HYPE ETFs ended the week with net additions. Bitcoin ETFs Reverse Prior Week’s Rally With $389.7M Outflow The […] U.S. Treasury Department proposes GENIUS Act stablecoin rule
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2026. Aug. 17. 14:44
The Treasury proposal would establish some of the core definitions and jurisdictions in the law Congress completed last year. The Coldcard hack proves reputation is not a security model
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2026. Aug. 17. 14:09
A community built on verification spent five years outsourcing its judgment to one man, writes Foundation CEO Zach Herbert. Bitcoin Has Been Declared Dead 21 Times in 2026, Yet It Won’t Stay Buried
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2026. Aug. 17. 14:05
With bitcoin still holding above $60,000 and 19 full weeks left in 2026, critics have already buried it 21 times this year. The Bitcoin Obituary List Bitcoin obituaries, better known as Bitcoin death lists, archive public statements, headlines, articles, tweets, and predictions declaring bitcoin dead, dying, finished, worthless, or inevitably headed to zero. These independently […] Tom Lee's Bitmine now owns 4.8% of Ethereum supply after latest ETH purchase
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2026. Aug. 17. 14:04
The crypto treasury company bought another 9,926 ETH last week, extending a buying streak that began in June 2025. How a bug in Coldcard’s code went unnoticed for years, leading to $100 million in hacked funds
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2026. Aug. 17. 13:57
Crypto’s favorite maxim, “don’t trust, verify” wasn’t followed in the case of Coldcard’s code. Strategy Holds Bitcoin at 840,447 BTC as Cash Reserve Hits $4.8B
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2026. Aug. 17. 12:47
Strategy kept its bitcoin holdings unchanged at 840,447 BTC through Aug. 16 while lifting its U.S. dollar reserve to $4.8 billion. Common-stock sales funded the reserve increase, STRC repurchases and preferred-stock dividends. Strategy Leaves Bitcoin Holdings Unchanged Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR) filed a Form 8-K with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Aug. […] No change in bitcoin holdings as Strategy boosted dollar reserve, bought back more STRC last week
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2026. Aug. 17. 12:19
Led by Executive Chairman Michael Saylor, the company raised $333.7 million via the sale of common stock. Ethereum’s next big upgrade has 66 proposals, including a major privacy fix
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2026. Aug. 17. 12:02
Developers are narrowing the list for the Hegotá upgrade, including a package to change how wallets approve and pay for transactions, giving developers of privacy apps more of the tools they need inside Ethereum itself. Israel’s largest crypto broker Bits of Gold hit by data breach affecting 200,000 customers
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2026. Aug. 17. 11:59
Funds and digital assets were not touched, but names, bank account details, and national ID numbers may have been exposed in what the company says was a wider global attack. Bitcoin options remain expensive despite summer calm. Here's why it matters
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2026. Aug. 17. 11:43
Bitcoin’s implied volatility is near a seasonal floor, but options continue to price substantially more movement than the market is delivering. Bitcoin's biggest holders, Strategy and Metaplanet, are betting on math, not price
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2026. Aug. 17. 11:28
Your day-ahead look for Aug. 17, 2026 US Debt Nears $40 Trillion in 5 Months as Bitcoin’s Case Gets Louder
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2026. Aug. 17. 11:05
The U.S. national debt is set to cross $40 trillion, a mark it was expected to surpass only after Labor Day. The milestone has come faster than any previous trillion-dollar jump in the United States’ history. The Fastest Trillion in US History The pace of America’s debt accumulation has become a story unto itself. The […] Bitpanda fined €70,000 in Austria’s first published MiCA enforcement case
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2026. Aug. 17. 10:52
The fine stems from Bitpanda failing to submit a mandatory white paper 20 days before publication and omitting required disclosures in marketing materials. Bitpanda fined 70,000 euros in Austria’s first published MiCA enforcement case
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2026. Aug. 17. 10:52
The fine stems from Bitpanda failing to submit a mandatory white paper 20 days before publication and omitting required disclosures in marketing materials. Curve Founder Blasts Pump.fun, Phantom Wallet Experience
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2026. Aug. 17. 10:05
Curve Finance founder Michael Egorov has called Pump.fun “a casino of scams called memecoins” while referring to Phantom’s hardware-wallet experience as worse than Metamask’s, prompting pushback from industry personnel. Blunt Critique at Its Finest Michael Egorov, the founder of Curve Finance, has taken direct aim at two of Solana’s most prominent consumer products, describing Pump.fun, […] Bitcoin tracks equity bounce, but $390 million ETF outflow week keeps bulls on back foot
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2026. Aug. 17. 09:59
The price of bitcoin tracked a bounce in equities, but a $390 million ETF outflow streak and 10% odds on landmark crypto legislation leave markets searching for direction. Binance handed user data to Russia that led to a Ukrainian donor's arrest
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2026. Aug. 17. 09:16
Binance says it cooperates with lawful requests, despite exiting the Russian market in 2023 to improve its compliance strategy. Coinbase-Circle USDC collaboration, FOMC minutes, oil price: Crypto Week Ahead
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2026. Aug. 17. 09:13
Your look at what's coming in the week starting Aug. 17 Glassnode: Consumer Confidence Sinks as AI Stocks Soar, Bitcoin Left Behind
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2026. Aug. 17. 09:05
Consumer confidence is sitting near its weakest levels in a decade even as U.S. stocks notch record highs, and Glassnode says bitcoin is being left out of the rotation entirely. A Confidence Paradox Consumer confidence remains, in Glassnode’s words, “among the weakest readings of the past decade,” even after two consecutive months of improvement. That […] Live updates: Bitcoin flat near $63,500; lapsing US-Iran ceasefire revives the oil threat
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2026. Aug. 17. 08:38
Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has ground to a near halt as the 60-day truce lapses with no deal, reviving the oil-price risk that has capped crypto all summer. ETF flows, meanwhile, are quietly turning. Live updates: Bitcoin remains trapped in tight range as big AI compute deals continue to roll in
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2026. Aug. 17. 08:38
Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has ground to a near halt as the 60-day truce lapses with no deal, reviving the oil-price risk that has capped crypto all summer. ETF flows, meanwhile, are quietly turning. Live updates: Bitcoin rises above $64,000 as big AI compute deals continue to roll in
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2026. Aug. 17. 08:38
Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has ground to a near halt as the 60-day truce lapses with no deal, reviving the oil-price risk that has capped crypto all summer. ETF flows, meanwhile, are quietly turning. September Fed interest-rate increase is 'very unlikely,' Goldman Sachs says
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2026. Aug. 17. 08:16
Soft economic data has Goldman Sachs doubting a September rate increase, offering good news for bitcoin bulls. Tron Captures 52% of Low-Value USDT Transfers Globally
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2026. Aug. 17. 08:05
The Tron ecosystem continued to thrive in Q2, growing its stablecoin market cap to reach a record of $89.2 billion, with USDT as its flagship token. The project leads sub-1,000 USDT transfers amidst native-issuance chains, a testament to its allure in emerging markets. Tron Solidifies Stance as Stablecoin Chain, Leading USDT Market Capitalization and Card […] Trader Bags $282K by Copying Binance Founder CZ’s Wallet Activity
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2026. Aug. 17. 07:05
A crypto trader turned roughly $9,700 into $282,000, a 29x return, by front-running Binance founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao’s onchain token burns. Subsequently, CZ abandoned the wallet for good. How the Trade Worked According to onchain data flagged by Lookonchain, a wallet spent 16 BNB, about $9,645, along with roughly $10 in gas fees to buy […] Malta Regulator Flags Unlicensed Crypto Marketing Firm
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2026. Aug. 17. 06:05
The Malta Financial Services Authority warned the public against Distributex, an unauthorized cryptocurrency marketing entity. The regulator flagged high-risk features resembling multilevel marketing and pyramid schemes. Zero Regulatory Approval or Registration The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has issued a warning concerning Distributex, an unauthorized cryptocurrency marketing entity accused of holding recruitment drives and operating […] The bitcoin futures market looks like a crowded club with a tiny exit – and it could cause pain
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2026. Aug. 17. 05:51
The market may be facing a dangerous liquidity mismatch as futures open interest outpaces trading volume by a significant margin. XRP traders bet on a rebound as price slips to $1 and bearish chatter surges
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2026. Aug. 17. 04:43
Futures open interest climbed to $2.78 billion and traders on Binance and OKX leaned heavily long, even as social sentiment hit a three-month low. Someone in California Has 7 Days to Claim $1.5 Million Before It Vanishes Forever
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2026. Aug. 17. 04:30
A $1,532,761 Powerball prize from the Feb. 21, 2026 drawing is still unclaimed, and the California Lottery says the ticket must be cashed by August 20, 2026. The ticket was sold at Varso Gas in Escondido and matched the five white balls 27, 28, 36, 48, and 49 but missed the Powerball (21), and unclaimed […] Bitcoin tops $64,000 in Asia morning hours as HYPE jumps 8% on the week
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2026. Aug. 17. 04:14
Every major gained on Sunday, though bitcoin, ether, XRP and solana are all lower over seven days. Bitcoin nears $64,000 in Asia morning hours as HYPE jumps 8% on the week
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2026. Aug. 17. 04:14
Every major gained on Sunday, though bitcoin, ether, XRP and solana are all lower over seven days. Austria Fines Bitpanda 70,000 Euros in First MiCA Crypto Penalty
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2026. Aug. 17. 03:05
The penalty, one of the first under the MiCA framework, marks the start of an era of oversight of VASPs’ activities to ensure the uniform application of the framework across the EU. The Austrian Financial Market Authority (FMA) stressed that no special treatment would be given to Bitpanda. Austria Fines Bitpanda for MiCA-related Violations While […] Data Breach Hits 39,798 Safepal Customers After Order Plugin Flaw
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2026. Aug. 17. 01:45
The hardware wallet manufacturer stressed that unauthorized threat actors gained access to the data through a malfunctioning plugin used to track users’ orders. The incident, which transpired between March 2, 2025 and April 11, 2026, leaves users vulnerable to phishing attacks and fraudulent phone calls. Safepal Discloses New Customer Data Incident: Almost 40K Users Involved […] XRP Holders Can Trade Options on Derive With FXRP Collateral
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2026. Aug. 17. 00:22
Derive now accepts FXRP as collateral for XRP options, perpetual futures and spot trades, expanding the token’s onchain utility. The integration gives wallet users self-custodial access to hedging, premium-generating and leveraged strategies. FXRP Opens Onchain XRP Derivatives Access XRP holders can now use FXRP as collateral for options, perpetual futures and spot trades on Derive, […] Robert Kiyosaki Eyes $10K Gold, $200 Silver as US Debt Nears $40T
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2026. Aug. 16. 23:05
Robert Kiyosaki is favoring silver as federal debt approaches $40 trillion, citing forecasts for gold and silver to rise sharply. His warning renews questions about cash, inflation, and volatile hard-asset strategies. Robert Kiyosaki Favors Silver as Federal Debt Approaches $40 Trillion Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki urged followers to consider their response to […] Strategy CEO Sees 7 Fall Catalysts Bringing Bitcoin More Life
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2026. Aug. 16. 21:20
Strategy CEO Phong Le expects regulatory action, expanding bank participation, and digital financial products to bring more activity to subdued bitcoin markets, while political and economic developments could add further momentum during the fall. Le Identifies Seven Potential Market Catalysts Bitcoin markets could become more active during the fall as several regulatory, financial, and political […] Peter Todd’s Tail Emissions Pitch Sparks Bitcoin Inflation Debate
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2026. Aug. 16. 19:53
Bitcoin developer Peter Todd’s proposal to give miners a permanent stream of new bitcoin has triggered a fresh backlash from users who see the 21 million supply limit as the asset’s most important promise. The fuse was lit when Bitcoin++ posted Todd’s July 23 Toronto talk, “Tail Emissions and Demurrage,” on Aug. 14. The comment […] Crypto Weekly: LINK and WLFI Post Double-Digit Gains Amid Market Drop
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2026. Aug. 16. 19:00
During the past week, bitcoin tumbled from over $65,000 to close just above $63,200, an approximately 3.2% weekly loss and briefly hit a low below $62,500 on Aug. 14. Bitcoin Leads Mid-August Market Pullback After finishing the first week of August with modest gains, the cryptocurrency market ended the second week in the red. Bitcoin, […] The SEC meeting that wasn't: State of Crypto
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2026. Aug. 16. 18:30
There were hopes that regulators could move if the Clarity Act didn't advance, but those, too, may be paused. Tether Completes Audit, Wintermute Bets on AI and High-Frequency Trading, And More – Weekly Recap
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2026. Aug. 16. 18:01
This week’s stories spanned old crypto fortunes, transparency, market forecasts, trading expansion, and macro shifts. Dormant Ethereum whales moved millions after more than a decade, while KPMG issued Tether a clean audit on its 2025 financials. Arthur Hayes warned bitcoin could fall to $50,000 before eventually reaching $1 million, Wintermute committed $1 billion to AI […] This Public Company Quietly Controls 20% of Ethena’s ENA Supply
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2026. Aug. 16. 16:50
StablecoinX Inc. emerged from its Nasdaq merger with about 3 billion ENA tokens, a position equal to roughly 20% of the token’s supply. The New York company disclosed the stake with results for the quarter ended June 30. StablecoinX started trading as USDE on June 26, one day after closing its merger with TLGY Acquisition […] Crypto investors are looking past market-cap rankings and back to fundamentals
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2026. Aug. 16. 16:00
Investors are starting to judge crypto tokens on usage, economics and value capture rather than market-cap rank, industry executives said. World Gold Council CEO Blasts Bitcoin, Predicts It Goes to Zero
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2026. Aug. 16. 15:40
World Gold Council CEO David Tait says bitcoin is headed for zero because the supposed hedge keeps showing up as high-beta risk when markets turn ugly. Tait made the call in a Consensus Miami interview with David Lin, posted on Youtube later that month, and has recently gone viral on social media. It is circulating […] Saylor: Bitcoin Drops 47% While Strategy’s STRC Gains 9% in a Year
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2026. Aug. 16. 14:15
Michael Saylor said Strategy’s STRC preferred stock gained 9% over one year while bitcoin lost 47%. The chart leaves out the company’s common stock, which closed roughly 76% below its level a year earlier. STRC Outperforms as Bitcoin Declines STRC outpaced bitcoin by 56 percentage points over the past year, according to a one-year return […] Crypto wallet SafePal reveals a data breach exposing nearly 40,000 customers' order info
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2026. Aug. 16. 14:02
While the data breach exposed the personal order details of thousands of customers, all private keys, seed phrases, and crypto assets remain completely safe. MiCA's cleanup is creating a new scam wave across the European Union
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2026. Aug. 16. 14:00
Fraudsters impersonating regulators and licensed crypto exchanges to steal funds from users forced to migrate their accounts after the EU's MiCA deadline are on the rise. Yellow Gold Stirs While Digital Gold Stays Quiescent – Week In Review
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2026. Aug. 16. 13:00
This editorial is from this week’s edition of the newsletter Week in Review, sent to subscribers on Friday. Subscribe to the newsletter to get this weekly editorial the second it’s finished. The newsletter also includes the biggest stories of the week, with a comment on each story. Bitcoin traded flat this week while everything else […] The stablecoin yield clash that won't go away has banks, crypto battling over tradition
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2026. Aug. 16. 13:00
The bankers want people kept in lower-yield deposits for the good of the financial system as it's existed for generations, and their argument is gaining ground. The 'long bitcoin, short the bankers' era is officially over as TradFi giants embrace digital assets
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2026. Aug. 16. 12:00
Financial firms are partnering with specialists to build infrastructure, blurring lines between traditional and decentralized finance into a unified sector. Grayscale: ETH, SOL Supply Growth Could Fall Below Gold by 2031
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2026. Aug. 16. 11:30
Grayscale projects Ethereum’s annual supply inflation could shrink to roughly 0.4% and Solana’s to 1.1% by 2031 if two pending network proposals pass, pushing both issuance rates below gold’s roughly 1.8% annual supply growth. Two Networks, One Scarcity Bet Ethereum and Solana are each weighing tokenomics overhauls that, according to a new Grayscale research note, […] Roman Storm Targets Google and OpenAI Over DOJ Crypto Conviction
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2026. Aug. 16. 10:30
Storm pointed out the flawed logic behind the case against him and Tornado Cash, stressing that Google and OpenAI would be liable as their products are being used by North Korean operatives to fund the country’s nuclear program. Roman Storm Points at Google and OpenAI as North Korea’s Enablers Roman Storm, founder of the anonymizing […] EU Crypto Adoption Stalls as ECB Finds Mere 0.2% Online Usage
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2026. Aug. 16. 09:30
The survey, which involved 8,205 companies across the European Union, found that only 0.2% accepted cryptocurrencies for online payments. Acceptance of digital assets rose to 1% at physical points of sale. 92% of companies with physical points of sale accept cash, making it the most widely accepted payment method in Europe. ECB Use of Cash […] Police Probe Substance Abuse in Harry Yeh’s Death Plunge
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2026. Aug. 16. 08:30
While the Paraguayan police are still investigating the facts surrounding the death of the $2 billion crypto investor, the results of the autopsy and some statements from Jade Park building workers might offer an insight into what really transpired on August 7. No Foul Play? Police Probe Harry Yeh’s 30th Floor Death Dive The […] 167 Lottery Prizes Worth $1 Million or More Go Unclaimed Every Year. Here’s Where the Money Goes
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2026. Aug. 16. 07:30
In fiscal 2017, 167 lottery prizes worth $1 million or more went unclaimed, part of $2.89 billion in winnings that expired nationwide in the 12 months ending June 2017. The biggest known miss was a $77.1 million Powerball ticket bought in Tallapoosa, Georgia, on June 29, 2011, that expired after the state’s 180-day claim window. […] Public Miners Shed 21% of Bitcoin Hashrate as AI Revenue Accelerates
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2026. Aug. 16. 06:30
Three months ago, we examined how public bitcoin miners were beginning to dismantle or repurpose mining fleets for AI and high-performance computing infrastructure. This article first appeared in Miner Weekly, a weekly newsletter by Blocks Bridge Consulting, curating the latest news in energy, bitcoin, and AI compute from The Energy Mag. Subscribe to receive it […] Bitcoin’s Final 929,465 BTC Will Take More Than a Century to Mine
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2026. Aug. 16. 05:30
Bitcoin has already produced about 20.07 million BTC since it launched in January 2009. At block height 962570, roughly 929,465 bitcoin remain under the 21 million cap, but they will not hit the market anytime soon. The easy years of new bitcoin issuance are long over. What remains is an extended, slow wind-down that will […] SEC Reviews Cboe Bid to List 3x Bitcoin and Ether ETFs
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2026. Aug. 16. 03:30
U.S. traders could gain access to bitcoin and ether funds designed to deliver three times each asset’s daily performance under a Cboe proposal covering six leveraged commodity products. The SEC initially has 45 days from Federal Register publication to approve, reject, or begin proceedings. Six Funds Tied to One Day of Price Action Traders in […] Binance Ends Transactions With 16 Platforms, Warns of Wallet Reviews
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2026. Aug. 16. 02:30
Binance will stop processing transactions involving 16 crypto platforms following regulatory developments. Transfers attempted after the applicable deadlines may undergo compliance reviews and trigger temporary restrictions on affected wallets. Binance Sets Three Deadlines for Transaction Restrictions Transactions involving 16 crypto-asset service providers will no longer be processed through Binance under restrictions announced Aug. 14. The […] XRP Active Addresses Hit 2-Month High as Sentiment Turns Bearish
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2026. Aug. 16. 01:30
XRP Ledger activity climbed to its strongest level in more than two months as bearish social commentary reached a three-month extreme. The divergence shows heavier network participation even as weak price action continues to pressure investor sentiment. XRP Activity Rises as Sentiment Turns Sharply Negative XRP Ledger activity jumped to a two-month high on Aug. […] CLARITY Act Odds Crash to 10% Before Senate Returns: Galaxy
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2026. Aug. 16. 00:30
Galaxy Research now puts the CLARITY Act’s chance of passing this year at 10%, ahead of a possible Senate procedural vote in September. Unresolved ethics rules and bank lobbying have weakened the measure’s support. Why Galaxy Sees a One-in-Ten Chance for the Crypto Bill Odds that the CLARITY Act passes this year have fallen to […] Ripple Confirms 75+ Speakers for Swell 2026, Expects 1,500+ Attendees
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2026. Aug. 15. 23:30
Ripple has expanded its Swell 2026 speaker lineup with executives from Robinhood, BNY, and Intercontinental Exchange as the company prepares its largest conference for institutional finance and XRP Ledger development. Ripple Adds Finance and Crypto Executives Ripple confirmed an expanded conference program for its Swell 2026 in New York, with more than 1,500 attendees, over […] Michael Saylor Frames Bitcoin as an Engineering Solution for Money
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2026. Aug. 15. 22:07
Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor argues bitcoin can preserve and transfer economic value more efficiently than gold or fiat currency, framing the cryptocurrency as a technological upgrade to money itself. His thesis places proof of work, fixed supply, digital ownership, and financial infrastructure at the center of bitcoin’s potential role as a long-term monetary foundation. […] Abu Dhabi’s $764M Bitcoin Bet Holds Firm Through Market Pain
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2026. Aug. 15. 21:01
Two of Abu Dhabi’s biggest sovereign investment vehicles sat through a roughly $118 million hit to their Blackrock spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) positions in the second quarter and did not cut a single net share, leaving nearly $764 million riding on IBIT when June ended. Mubadala Investment Company and the Abu Dhabi Investment Council, […] Edelman Financial’s $34M Bitcoin ETF Bet Tops Its Amazon Stake
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2026. Aug. 15. 20:05
Edelman Financial Engines, which manages $326 billion in client assets, disclosed a $34 million position in spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in its latest regulatory filing, a stake that now exceeds the firm’s holding in Amazon. A New Line in the Filing Edelman Financial Engines, the registered investment advisor that serves roughly 1.3 million clients, […] BIP-110 Breakaway Chain Faces a Long Fight to Survive
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2026. Aug. 15. 18:45
Since Bitcoin split at block 961632 on Aug. 8, the tiny Roughnecks pool has burned scarce hashpower chasing a chain almost nobody can trade, grinding out just four blocks across seven days. Now, BIP-110 supporters are preparing an even bigger gamble: abandoning double SHA-256 for Blake2b, a proof-of-work (PoW) primitive used by only a handful […] Paul Tudor Jones’ Blackrock Bitcoin ETF Bet Hits $22.9M
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2026. Aug. 15. 17:20
Billionaire hedge fund manager Paul Tudor Jones’ Tudor Investment Corp increased its stake in Blackrock’s spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) to $22.9 million, according to a newly filed 13F. A Growing Bitcoin Bet Tudor Investment Corp, the Connecticut-based macro hedge fund Jones founded in 1980, disclosed 688,529 shares of Blackrock’s Ishares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) in […] Fairlead Strategies: Bitcoin May Have Found Its Major Low
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2026. Aug. 15. 16:18
Technical research firm Fairlead’s Katie Stockton says bitcoin is flashing a rare long-term oversold signal after its slide toward $60,000, and now argues ether’s chart may have already carved out its own major low too. A Long-Term Oversold Signal Fairlead Strategies founder Katie Stockton says the technical damage bitcoin has taken over the past several […] Robot maker Unitree is going public. Hyperliquid traders see 4x upside from IPO price
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2026. Aug. 15. 16:00
Hyperliquid traders value Unitree at nearly $38 billion versus $9 billion at its IPO, leaving leveraged bets vulnerable when trading begins, Allium analysts said. Swiss mega-bank UBS ramps up its Bitcoin exposure with a massive 24-fold surge in ETF call options
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2026. Aug. 15. 15:56
Direct holdings of IBIT also rose 12% to 407,890 shares, while put option exposure dropped roughly 53% to 143,300 underlying shares during the quarter. Why the world’s second-largest Bitcoin mining power is shutting down rigs in its capital city
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2026. Aug. 15. 15:21
The Energy Ministry enacted the year-round restriction to mitigate power capacity shortages, as energy-intensive mining facilities continue to strain regional grids. The Great Long-Bond Selloff Forces a Brutal Fiscal Reckoning
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2026. Aug. 15. 15:13
France’s 30-year government bond yield has surged near 4.85%, joining jumps in Germany, Japan, and the United States that expose a brutal reset in global borrowing costs. The synchronized selloff has shoved major long-term yields to levels unseen for years, and in some cases decades. U.S. 30-year Treasury yields hit about 5.25%, their highest since […] Paul Tudor Jones’ investment firm increases stake in BlackRock's bitcoin ETF after year of selling
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2026. Aug. 15. 15:12
Calls fell 85.2% to 148,000 underlying shares, while puts slipped 1.4% to 715,000. Trump to Host Coinbase, Ripple, Kraken at White House Aug. 19
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2026. Aug. 15. 14:33
President Donald Trump is expected to host Coinbase, Ripple and other crypto and prediction-market executives at the White House on Wednesday, August 19, kicking off a week of regulatory meetings in Washington. A Kickoff Before the CFTC’s First Advisory Session President Trump is expected to attend a meeting at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building with […] The $11.2 billion in 2026 funding that killed crypto’s permissionless era
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2026. Aug. 15. 14:00
Dubai-based crypto lawyer Irina Heaver and her team parsed every crypto deal in the first half of 2026. BlackRock, Goldman, and Persian Gulf sovereigns all wrote checks to regulated firms. 
