CLARITY Act Vote Is Set for Sept. 15: Here’s What Happens Next
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2026. Aug. 11. 00:51
Sixty votes on Sept. 15 would move the CLARITY Act closer to Senate floor consideration. The 2:15 p.m. EDT cloture vote is the first floor test for H.R. 3633 since the House passed the bill in July 2025. What Exactly Is the Senate Voting on Sept. 15? The Senate will begin its CLARITY Act vote […] Community Banks Stall Clarity Act Over Stablecoin Rewards
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2026. Aug. 11. 00:08
While Senate Democrats have their own issues with the CLARITY Act, community bankers would be leveraging their ties with Senate Republicans to explain the effects that enshrining stablecoin rewards would have on their deposit volumes and credit capabilities. Community Bankers Rise Against CLARITY Act On Stablecoin Rewards While the issue of stablecoin rewards in the […] Dutch Gambling Operators Race for Licenses as Deadline Nears
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2026. Aug. 10. 23:30
The Dutch gambling authority (Kansspelautoriteit) has granted new five-year online licenses to five of the eight operators that opened the regulated market in 2021, with the current permits expiring Sept. 30. Betcity, bet365, and GGPoker have not announced renewals, and bet365 holds the broadest license of the eight. The cabinet is separately studying a cap […] Bitdeer Cuts Gross Loss to $8.5M as Q2 Revenue Tops $228.8M
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2026. Aug. 10. 22:16
Bitdeer reports Q2 2026 financial results, highlighting strong revenue growth while cost of revenue outpaced total sales, despite a significant sequential slowdown in expense growth. Top-Line Growth Bitdeer Technologies Group released unaudited financial results for the second quarter (Q2) of 2026, Aug. 10, demonstrating strong top-line revenue growth accompanied by persistent cost pressures. While the […] NYSE Builds Onchain Settlement Rails for Tokenized Securities
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2026. Aug. 10. 21:40
NYSE President Lynn Martin says the exchange is building a platform for onchain settlement of tokenized securities, joining Wall Street’s clearinghouse in a push to move stock trading onto blockchain rails. NYSE’s Latest Onchain Push NYSE President Lynn Martin said the exchange is developing an onchain settlement platform for tokenized securities and confirmed NYSE participated […] Trump Media’s bitcoin holdings shrink as crypto losses hit $361 million
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2026. Aug. 10. 21:12
The Truth Social parent held 9,477 BTC worth $557 million at the end of June, while its Cronos position also suffered a steep drop in value. Report: North Korea’s Kimsuky Turns AI Into a Crypto Hacking Weapon
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2026. Aug. 10. 21:05
North Korea-linked hacking group Kimsuky is building and testing an expanding arsenal of artificial intelligence (AI) tools that researchers say could eventually help automate phishing, analyze stolen data and sharpen malware development. In an analysis published Monday, Genians Security Center stated that months of tracking infrastructure associated with Kimsuky uncovered evidence of local large language […] $2B Crypto Investor Harry Yeh Plunges to Death in Paraguay
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2026. Aug. 10. 20:20
Yeh fell to his death from the 30th floor of the Jade Park Building, one of the highest residential complexes located in Asuncion, Paraguay. Police are investigating whether Yeh, who was found totally naked and covered by a black bag, was alone at the time of his fall. Quantum Fintech Group Harry Yeh’s Mysterious Death […] Bitwise's Rasmussen: Circle is mispriced as stablecoins head toward trillions
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2026. Aug. 10. 20:20
Bitwise's Ryan Rasmussen says investors are underestimating Circle as stablecoins expand and the company builds out its payments infrastructure. Strategy builds $4.75 billion cash cushion as only bitcoin isn’t enough for investors
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2026. Aug. 10. 20:03
Strategy is holding billions in cash after learning that traditional investors don’t necessarily view its massive bitcoin reserves as a substitute for dollars. Bitcoin Takes 10 Bearish Blows in 2026 Yet Faces Its Mildest Bear Market
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2026. Aug. 10. 19:44
Bitcoin has lost roughly 49% from its October 2025 record high, yet months of Middle East war, institutional dumping, security failures and bitter Bitcoin Improvement Proposal (BIP) battles still haven’t cracked the $60,000 line. The bloodletting may not be finished, but after absorbing nearly every bearish catalyst thrown at it, this is increasingly looking like […] Vitalik Overhauls Ethereum Roadmap as Quantum Risks Take Hold
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2026. Aug. 10. 18:48
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin says the network’s priorities have shifted so much since 2023 that he had to redraw his own roadmap. On Monday, Buterin posted a side-by-side comparison of his 2023 Ethereum roadmap and the Ethereum Foundation’s new “Strawmap,” a planning document outlining protocol upgrades through 2029. Quantum Safety Jumps the Line Buterin explained […] Bitcoin Drops Below $64,000 as Strategy Sells 1,690 BTC
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2026. Aug. 10. 18:05
Bitcoin fell below $64,000 on Aug. 10 after briefly reaching an intraday high of $65,416. The sudden price drop erased nearly 2% of bitcoin’s market capitalization, reducing it to $1.28 trillion and wiping out over $47 million in long leveraged positions. Volatility and Market Liquidations Bitcoin (BTC) slid below $64,000 Monday afternoon, snapping a multi-day […] Bitmine’s 5.8M Ether Bet Swells as BMNR Stock Takes a Beating
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2026. Aug. 10. 17:05
Bitmine Immersion Technologies scooped up another 7,391 ether tokens last week, lifting its ethereum war chest to 5.81 million ETH and putting the company within striking distance of controlling 5% of the entire ethereum supply. The Norwalk, Connecticut, company, trading under the ticker BMNR, now sits comfortably as the largest corporate ethereum holder and the […] NYT: Trump-Backed WLFI Took $100M From a Money Laundering Suspect
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2026. Aug. 10. 16:10
World Liberty Financial’s largest disclosed token purchase traces back to a Chinese businessman under active UK investigation for money laundering, the New York Times reported, with up to $75 million flowing to Trump family and Witkoff-linked entities. The Largest WLFI Purchase Yet The New York Times reported that a $100 million investment in World Liberty […] Dormant Bitcoin Erupts as 10 August Days Blow Past All of July
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2026. Aug. 10. 15:14
Dormant bitcoin is moving at a dramatically faster pace in August, with 2,209.05 BTC leaving long-idle addresses during the first 10 days of the month, already 74.7% more than the 1,264.16 BTC tracked across all of July. The movements, identified through the blockchain parser tool Btcparser.com, represent bitcoin held in addresses dating from 2010 through […] Grayscale quietly drops Cardano, Polkadot and Hedera ETF plans
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2026. Aug. 10. 15:02
The asset manager said it no longer intends to proceed with the offerings. None became effective, and no securities were issued or sold. Solana lending giant Jupiter now lets the same dollar earn twice
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2026. Aug. 10. 14:30
The new Lend v2 product turns deposits and borrowed assets into trading liquidity, tying higher returns to whether Jupiter’s router can send enough swap flow to the new vaults. Meta Launches Muse Glimmer for Local AI Agents on Personal Devices
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2026. Aug. 10. 14:28
Meta launched Muse Glimmer, an AI model that can run on a personal computer instead of relying entirely on cloud servers. It can help users manage files, write code and complete multi-step tasks even without an internet connection. Muse Glimmer Brings AI Agents Directly Onto Consumer Hardware Meta Superintelligence Labs, the company’s advanced AI research […] MARA Sells 23,093 Bitcoin for $1.6 Billion as Treasury Strategy Shifts
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2026. Aug. 10. 13:53
MARA sold 23,093 bitcoin during the first half of 2026, marking a significant shift from its earlier accumulation strategy. The miner is also borrowing against its remaining BTC to finance expansion without issuing new equity. MARA Revenue Falls 23% as Bitcoin Sales Fund Growth MARA is putting its bitcoin treasury to work. The miner sold […] Bitmine’s ETH buying slows as Tom Lee's firm shifts capital to share buybacks
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2026. Aug. 10. 13:50
Chairman Tom Lee said easing financial conditions could support crypto, even as the CLARITY Act failed to reach a Senate vote before the August recess. Solana gets its first Strategy STRC product through Solstice Finance
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2026. Aug. 10. 13:26
The Solana vault splits income from Strategy’s preferred stock into a lower-risk senior token and a higher-risk junior token. OCEAN Pledges BTC Refunds After Chain-Split Error
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2026. Aug. 10. 13:01
Bitcoin mining pool OCEAN revealed that a configuration issue caused some miners to unknowingly mine on the stalled BIP-110 chain for roughly 18 hours. The pool said it will distribute approximately 0.3 bitcoin in direct rebate payments to match the rewards miners would have earned on the main chain. Reimbursing Affected Miners Bitcoin mining […] Strategy Sells 1,690 Bitcoin as Saylor Reloads Its Cash War Chest
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2026. Aug. 10. 12:14
Strategy sold 1,690 bitcoin for $108.6 million last week, using the proceeds to repurchase its STRC preferred stock as Michael Saylor’s company reshuffled a balance sheet still dominated by bitcoin. The company disclosed Monday that it sold the bitcoin between Aug. 3 and Aug. 9 at an average price of $64,262 per coin. After the […] Strategy sells 1,690 bitcoin, raises $653 million from MSTR shares
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2026. Aug. 10. 12:09
The company increased its USD reserve to $4.65 billion while reducing its bitcoin holdings to 840,447 BTC Crypto exchange Coinsbuy loses $8 million in coordinated two-blockchain attack
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2026. Aug. 10. 11:39
Onchain forensics tie a single actor to an $8 million coordinated drain across TRON and Ethereum, with most funds routed through FixedFloat and the attack vector still unknown. UK’s FCA to regulate tokenized gold to preserve London’s place as the top hub for bullion
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2026. Aug. 10. 11:38
The FCA said it will 'have more to say on' their approach to tokenization, as it draws up rules to put assets on the blockchain. Why the UK financial watchdog is drafting new rules for tokenized gold
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2026. Aug. 10. 11:38
The FCA is expected to announce progress on drafting new rules for tokenized digital assets within the next few months. Bitcoin's BIP-110 episode is free-market capitalism in purest form
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2026. Aug. 10. 11:31
Your day-ahead look for Aug. 10, 2026 Mystery Whale Dumps $486 Million in Bitcoin Over Three Weeks
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2026. Aug. 10. 11:30
An anonymous bitcoin holder has offloaded more than 7,500 BTC since mid-July, including another 1,019 BTC just hours ago, deepening questions about who is behind one of the market’s largest recent sell streaks. A Steady, Unidentified Seller Onchain analytics firm Lookonchain flagged a fresh transfer from a bitcoin whale that has been quietly distributing coins […] Bitcoin steadies above $65,000 as Iran-Oman deal talk eases Hormuz concerns, lifts risk assets
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2026. Aug. 10. 10:45
BTC rose to $65,209 and Nasdaq 100 index futures gained 0.45% on reports that Iran may strike a deal with Oman to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Grayscale Pulls Three Altcoin ETF Filings in Just 190 Seconds
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2026. Aug. 10. 10:30
Grayscale has quietly withdrawn its Cardano, Hedera and Polkadot exchange-traded fund (ETF) registrations within three minutes of each other, ending three attempts to bring the tokens to U.S. markets without explanation. Three Withdrawals, 190 Seconds Apart According to Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings, Grayscale filed three separate Form RW submissions on Aug. 7, withdrawing […] Bitcoin volatility is in meltdown, but downside protection still commands a premium
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2026. Aug. 10. 10:13
Bitcoin’s BVIV volatility index hit the lowest level since 2025 as option demand collapsed. Still, overwriting surged and downside protection stayed pricey. Bitcoin Notches Its Best Q3 Since 2021: Can It Hold?
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2026. Aug. 10. 09:30
Bitcoin is up nearly 11% this quarter, its strongest third-quarter showing since 2021, but the gain follows a brutal first half that has traders asking whether the rebound has real staying power. A Quarter That Started Ugly and Turned Around Bitcoin entered the third quarter deep in a hole with the asset falling to its […] A rare CME shift: Hedge funds abandon structural shorts to bet on a bitcoin rally
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2026. Aug. 10. 09:09
CME leveraged funds turn net long as weak futures yields undermine the once-popular basis trade. U.S. CPI inflation, Securitize, Gemini among earnings reports: Crypto Week Ahead
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2026. Aug. 10. 08:57
Your look at what's coming in the week starting Aug. 10 ERCOT Hits Pause on Texas Data Center Queue. How Worried Should AI Infrastructure Investors Be?
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2026. Aug. 10. 08:30
Governor Abbott ordered an ERCOT audit that could have huge impacts on data centers in Texas. Learn the basics of the order and understand how it may affect your AI infrastructure bets such as $IREN $NUAI $CIFR $RIOT. The following guest post comes from Ziven.io, a public markets intelligence platform delivering data on companies exposed […] Inside stablecoin firm BVNK’s journey to a $1.8B acquisition by Mastercard
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2026. Aug. 10. 07:52
Early BVNK investor Concentric shares a fascinating inside view on the stablecoin startup’s journey and the eventual Mastercard deal. Bitcoin ETFs Post Best Week Since April With $854 Million Inflow
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2026. Aug. 10. 07:30
U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs posted gains across all five sessions, attracting $853.54 million in their strongest week since April 17. Ether funds added about $245 million, while XRP, solana and HYPE ETFs also finished the week with net inflows. Blackrock Drives $905M Into Bitcoin, Ether ETFs in One Week Wall Street spent the first week […] Robinhood brings crypto trading to UK in AI-powered all-in-one app
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2026. Aug. 10. 07:00
The trading firm is also introducing “Robinhood Cortex Digests for Crypto,” a generative AI-powered widget that analyses breaking news and other data. Live updates: WTI crude oil up 5% and back to $80, as bitcoin drops below $64,000
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2026. Aug. 10. 06:56
The market rose even as the Senate left the crypto bill unpassed before its recess, with steady ETF inflows and a softer dollar doing more for prices than Washington. Live updates: WTI crude oil up 5% and back to $80, as bitcoin drops below $65,000
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2026. Aug. 10. 06:56
The market rose even as the Senate left the crypto bill unpassed before its recess, with steady ETF inflows and a softer dollar doing more for prices than Washington. Live updates: Bitcoin steady above $65,100 as Strategy reports 1,690 BTC sale
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2026. Aug. 10. 06:56
The market rose even as the Senate left the crypto bill unpassed before its recess, with steady ETF inflows and a softer dollar doing more for prices than Washington. Live updates: BTC above $65,000 even as the Senate punts the CLARITY Act to the fall
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2026. Aug. 10. 06:56
The market rose even as the Senate left the crypto bill unpassed before its recess, with steady ETF inflows and a softer dollar doing more for prices than Washington. Ethereum Devs Want ETH Staking Rewards to Hit 0% at 50% Staked
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2026. Aug. 10. 06:30
Ethereum developers have proposed a mechanism that would gradually burn validator issuance as more ETH is staked, reducing net rewards to zero at roughly 50% of supply. Aave founder Stani Kulechov argues the plan could weaken institutional demand, DeFi activity and Ethereum’s competitiveness. Aave Founder Warns 50% Staking Cap Could Weaken ETH Demand Ethereum’s long-running […] This bitcoin miner rejected BIP-110 despite mining through a pool that supported it
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2026. Aug. 10. 06:25
Ocean, a bitcoin mining pool, had been backing BIP-110 by default. Simple Mining, a company that runs mining machines through Ocean, used software from the pool that lets individual miners choose for themselves and went the other way. Airplane Mode Speeds up Phone Charging by 4 to 11 Minutes, CNET Finds
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2026. Aug. 10. 05:30
Putting a phone in airplane mode shaved just 4 to 11 minutes off charging times in CNET’s tests, a far cry from the 25% speedup some users claim. The small gain comes from disabling power-hungry radios like cellular, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS, but fully powering the device down is a more effective shortcut. Your phone […] Bitcoin tops $65,000 with U.S. inflation data due this week
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2026. Aug. 10. 04:39
Every major except XRP is green on the week, with BTC, ether and BNB each up nearly 3% as global stocks trade near a record. Bitcoin tops $65,000 with US inflation data due this week
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2026. Aug. 10. 04:39
Every major except XRP is green on the week, with BTC, ether and BNB each up nearly 3% as global stocks trade near a record. Esper Warns Senate to Pass CLARITY Act for National Security
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2026. Aug. 10. 04:30
Mark Esper, former U.S. Secretary of Defense, stresses the CLARITY Act would extend Patriot Act provisions to digital assets, modernizing the identification and special measures apparatus against foreign institutions to target threat actors such as North Korea and criminal organizations. Mark Esper: CLARITY Act ‘Not Merely a Financial Services Bill’ While the Digital Asset Market […] XRP is getting left behind in the crypto bounce even as ETFs keep attracting investor money
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2026. Aug. 10. 04:26
The token fell 5% last week while BTC, ETH and SOL climbed.
Germany Mulls Bitcoin Critic Nagel’s Bid for ECB Presidency
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2026. Aug. 10. 03:30
Conversations in Berlin are taking place to decide whether Germany will support Joachim Nagel, the current president of the Bundesbank, in a potential bid for the Presidency of the ECB. Nagel, who would emerge as a dark horse, has a negative stance on bitcoin and crypto. Joachim Nagel’s Bid To Become ECB President Under Consideration […] CLARITY Act Leaves 5 Loopholes, From Pensions to Trump’s $1.4B Crypto
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2026. Aug. 10. 02:30
Senate Banking Committee minority staff say the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act fails five minimum standards, potentially leaving pensions exposed and failing to stop President Trump’s next $1.4 billion in crypto profits. A procedural Senate vote is set for Sept. 15. Minority Staff Fault the Bill on Five Counts The Minority Staff of the Senate […] CLARITY Act Enters ‘Walking Dead’ State as SEC Prepares Crypto Rules
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2026. Aug. 10. 01:30
The Senate will hold a procedural vote on the CLARITY Act Sept. 15 after missing its August window, while the SEC advances a parallel crypto rulemaking agenda. Bitwise says the delay puts the bill in a “walking dead” state. What Happens When the Senate Votes Sept. 15? U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-ID) issued a statement […] Arthur Hayes Warns Bitcoin May Fall to $50,000 Before $1 Million
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2026. Aug. 10. 00:30
Arthur Hayes argues the artificial intelligence buildout is a leveraged real estate bubble that he says will end in a government bailout larger than 2008. He expects the resulting liquidity creation to carry bitcoin past $1 million. What Hayes Thinks the AI Buildout Really Is Arthur Hayes, co-founder of Bitmex and chief investment officer at […] CLARITY Act Odds Sink as Senate Delay Threatens 2026 Crypto Vote
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2026. Aug. 09. 23:30
Polymarket traders now price the CLARITY Act at a 21% chance of becoming law this year. The Senate filed a cloture motion on Aug. 8 after missing its pre-recess vote, pushing the fight into September. Why Is the CLARITY Act Priced at 21%? Polymarket traders assigned the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act a 21% chance […] Tokenized RWA Sector Hits $38B as Treasury Debt Dominates Market
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2026. Aug. 09. 22:12
This week’s metrics show tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) have cracked another ceiling, with total value locked (TVL) blowing past $38 billion and hitting $38.17 billion on Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026. The RWA sector is now just $1.83 billion shy of punching through the $40 billion mark. Tokenized RWAs Push Deeper Into TradFi The tokenized RWA […] BIP-110 Backers Plot Minority Chain’s PoW Reset to ‘Fire’ Bitcoin Miners
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2026. Aug. 09. 21:03
BIP-110 proponents are debating whether to change the proof-of-work algorithm on their stalled minority chain after it managed to mine only two blocks before Bitcoin’s enormous difficulty effectively brought activity to a signficant crawl. The BIP-110 chain split from Bitcoin after mandatory signaling began at block 961632 on Aug. 8. Nodes enforcing BIP-110 began rejecting […] Prediction Markets Explode, Circle Has Hot Q2, and More – Weekly Recap
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2026. Aug. 09. 19:43
This week’s stories highlighted regulatory delays, security concerns, institutional growth, and market experimentation. The Senate pushed the CLARITY Act vote to September, while a Bitcoin security team uncovered thousands of potential flaws across open-source projects. Circle reported stronger USDC growth and set a launch date for Arc, World Cup trading drove prediction markets to record […] Is Clarity's delay a blessing in disguise?: State of Crypto
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2026. Aug. 09. 18:30
The crypto industry is angry and disappointed that the Senate is not holding a procedural vote on the Clarity Act this month, but that isn't the worst possible outcome. Grayscale Warns US Risks Crypto Exodus if CLARITY Act Fails
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2026. Aug. 09. 18:29
Zach Pandl, Head of Research at Grayscale, believes that while the crypto ecosystem will not be immediately impacted if the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act does not pass, it could affect new investment activity in the U.S. as industry actors shift toward friendlier jurisdictions. Grayscale: CLARITY Act Not Passing Could Hamper Crypto Innovation in the […] Fed Hike Bets Crack as September Hold Odds Storm Into Lead
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2026. Aug. 09. 17:30
Prediction markets and the CME Fedwatch tool are lining up behind the U.S. Federal Reserve holding rates steady in September, but anyone watching the board knows this is hardly a done deal. Traders have moved toward a pause, yet the pricing still leaves plenty of room for another hike. Across some of the market’s closely […] Roughnecks Quits BIP-110 Mining as Ocean Hashrate Collapses
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2026. Aug. 09. 16:20
Roughnecks, the mining group responsible for the only two blocks on Bitcoin’s new BIP-110 minority chain, has stopped mining under its name and urged others to stand down as the breakaway network remains stuck just two blocks beyond its split from Bitcoin. Roughnecks Pulls the Plug as the Fork Freezes The group announced the decision […] Saylor Drops ‘Doing Business’ Message, Sparks Strategy Bitcoin Mystery
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2026. Aug. 09. 15:21
Michael Saylor posted Strategy’s bitcoin chart on Aug. 9 with a two-word caption. Days earlier, the company disclosed another bitcoin sale, leaving 842,138 BTC on the books and raising fresh questions about its next move. Two Words, No Answer Michael Saylor, executive chairman of Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR), stirred fresh speculation over the company’s next […] Hyperliquid’s RWA perps boom is eating into the revenue that backs HYPE
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2026. Aug. 09. 15:00
Revenue has fallen four quarters running while open interest hit a record high. The gap is a fee-sharing program that hands half the platform's volume to outside builders. Bitcoin investors pour $853 million into spot ETFs. BlackRock’s IBIT claims the bulk
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2026. Aug. 09. 14:19
Bitcoin ETFs recorded $853.54 million in net inflows last week, the strongest since mid-April, with BlackRock’s IBIT taking the bulk.
Bitcoin’s Price Barely Blinks Amid Coldcard Sweeps and BIP-110’s Collapse
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2026. Aug. 09. 13:48
Bitcoin barely flinched through two potentially disruptive events, holding near $65,000 as losses tied to the Coldcard hardware wallet exploit mounted and the BIP-110 minority chain stalled almost immediately after splitting from the main network. Over the past 48 hours, BTC traded largely between $64,500 and $65,250. By Sunday morning, Aug. 9, bitcoin was changing […] CLARITY Stalls, Coldcard Fallout Continues, Bitcoin Barely Budges
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2026. Aug. 09. 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. Last Friday, Bitcoin dropped from $64.7K to $62.8K, […] Crypto is going through a massive dot-com style shakeout as over 100 projects fold in 2026
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2026. Aug. 09. 13:00
An industry-wide reckoning is weeding out unsustainable startups, leaving behind only the protocols with real cash flow and actual users. Where Stolen Crypto Really Goes: Inside the 45-Day Laundering Machine
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2026. Aug. 09. 11:30
Hackers stole $3.4 billion in crypto in 2025 and topped $1 billion again in the first half of 2026. Once the coins start moving, investigators have roughly 45 days before the trail goes cold. Six Years, More Than $16 Billion Gone Crypto theft is no longer a phase that the digital asset industry is slowly […] VALR’s Ehsani Warns Crypto Curbs Could Reduce Regulatory Oversight
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2026. Aug. 09. 09:30
VALR co-founder and CEO Farzam Ehsani warned that South Africa’s proposed cross-border crypto regulations could severely harm the local digital asset sector, stifle innovation, and drive capital offshore. Corporate Limits and Illicit Flow Risks South Africa’s new proposed cross-border cryptocurrency framework risks severely damaging the domestic digital asset industry and driving financial activity underground unless […] Cyprus Targets On-Site Audits for Crypto Custodians
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2026. Aug. 09. 07:30
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission will launch on-site inspections and desk-based reviews of authorized crypto asset service providers starting in the second half of 2026 through mid-2027. Targeting Custody and Infrastructure Risks The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) will launch a wave of on-site visits and desk-based reviews targeting authorized crypto asset service […] MARA Pledges 18,750 BTC for $600 Million New Bitcoin-Backed Loans
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2026. Aug. 09. 06:30
MARA (NASDAQ: MARA) has secured $600 million of new debt after pledging 18,750 BTC, tapping its bitcoin reserves to help finance an expansion into power generation and AI infrastructure. This article first appeared in The Energy Mag. The original article can be viewed here. The Energy Mag (formerly The Miner Mag) provides news, data, and […] Stolen Bitcoin at Center of Kidnapping Plot, 3 Face 20 Years
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2026. Aug. 09. 05:30
Federal prosecutors charged three St. Louis men over a plan to storm a Connecticut home and force a transfer of bitcoin tied to a theft worth hundreds of millions. Each faces up to 20 years in prison. Grand Jury Returns Second Superseding Indictment in New Haven U.S. Attorney David X. Sullivan for the District of […] Controversial Bitcoin fork BIP-110 mines two blocks, then stops
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2026. Aug. 09. 05:08
The breakaway chain inherited bitcoin’s mining difficulty with only a tiny share of hashpower, leaving blocks hours apart while both chains still accept the same transactions. 67 Investors Paid $10M for NFT Tokens That Launched Worthless
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2026. Aug. 09. 03:30
Federal prosecutors say Few and Far founder Taj Tarsha raised more than $10 million from 67 investors, then allegedly spent investor money on gambling, crypto, and personal expenses. The NFT project’s FAR token later plunged more than 99%. Founder Indicted Over $10 Million NFT Marketplace Raise The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Aug. 5 […] Ripple Says EU Crypto Expansion Is Ready to Scale After MiCA Win
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2026. Aug. 09. 01:30
Ripple says the regulatory groundwork for its European crypto business is now in place, shifting its focus from winning approvals to scaling. The push follows full MiCA authorization as Europe tightens rules for crypto service providers. Ripple Declares Europe Ready for Its Next Phase Ripple said in an Aug. 5, 2026, insight that the regulatory […] Bitcoin’s Splintered BIP-110 Fork Falls Behind by 18 Blocks
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2026. Aug. 09. 00:45
At 7:56 p.m. EDT on Saturday, Following Bitcoin’s chain split at block height 961632, BIP-110-aligned mining pool Roughnecks managed to squeeze out a second block at height 961633, while the main chain has already left it in the dust at 961651. After two years of bitter bickering, Bitcoin has blown past the BIP-110 signaling line […] Michael Saylor Identifies the Next Billion-Dollar Finance Opportunity
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2026. Aug. 08. 23:50
Michael Saylor has identified what he believes could become the next billion-dollar opportunity in finance. The Strategy executive chairman advised entrepreneurs and investors to examine an emerging market that could reshape how companies and investors access capital. Saylor Points Investors Toward a Billion-Dollar Finance Opportunity Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR) Executive Chairman Michael Saylor shared his […] CLARITY Act Heads Toward Sept. 15 Senate Vote as Crypto Bill Advances
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2026. Aug. 08. 23:05
The U.S. Senate is positioning the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act for a potential Sept. 15 procedural vote, moving the major crypto market structure bill closer to floor consideration. CLARITY Act Faces Sept. 15 Senate Procedural Test Digital asset legislation will return to the center of the Senate agenda as lawmakers prepare for a key […] Ethereum Whale Capitulates After 3 Years, Losses Top $19 Million
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2026. Aug. 08. 22:29
An ethereum whale who bought in during 2022 and 2023 capitulated on August 8, selling at a loss now exceeding $19 million, the same day a separate fresh wallet received $87.28 million in bitcoin from Galaxy Digital. Three Years, One Capitulation Onchain sleuths flagged the exit, tracking a wallet that had held its Ethereum position […] Crypto Weekly: ADA and Privacy Coins Outperform While XRP Slides
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2026. Aug. 08. 21:46
The aggregate crypto market cap rose from under $2.2 trillion to $2.9 trillion during the first week of August 2026. Bitcoin gained over 3% to peak above $65,300, pushing its market cap past $1.3 trillion while Cardano logged a second week of double-digit gains. Bitcoin Reclaims $65,000 Despite CLARITY Act Setback The first week of […] BIP-110 Splits Bitcoin as Rival Miners Clash at Block 961632
Bitcoin News
2026. Aug. 08. 20:58
Onchain data confirms the BIP-110 activation period is live, and Bitcoin’s blockchain has fractured into two versions. Stats show Bitcoin block 961632 was mined by mining heavyweight Antpool, while BIP-110 supporter Roughnecks produced a rival version of block 961632. Rival Miners Split Bitcoin at Block 961632 Several monitoring sites, including forkwatch.tv and the web portal […] Bitcoin hits block 961,632 as the controversial BIP-110 soft fork attempt begins
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2026. Aug. 08. 20:06
The proposal has scant support from bitcoin miners and influential commentators have also voiced their opposition. France Pushes Bill to Share Crypto Tax Data With 48 Nations
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2026. Aug. 08. 19:52
A new bill, presented by Jean-Noël Barrot, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, would expand the exchange of cryptocurrency activity data with 48 nations to curb tax evasion. The bill would allow the automatic exchange of this data with countries outside the EU. France Seeks Automatic Exchange of Crypto Data With New Bill France is […] Moreno Signals End to Clarity Act Talks Ahead of Cloture Vote
Bitcoin News
2026. Aug. 08. 18:25
Senator Bernie Moreno clarified that CLARITY Act negotiations between Senate Democrats and Republicans had ended and that the upcoming vote, scheduled for September 15, will decide whether the industry will be delivered to China or continue to be dominated by America. CLARITY Act Negotiations Finished, Democrats Will ‘Have a Choice to Make’ The debate in […] Gate DexBuilder Launches First Event Contracts Builder, Unveils $3 Million Grant Program to Accelerate Market Ecosystem
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2026. Aug. 08. 18:21
Gate, a leading global digital asset platform, today announced that Gate DexBuilder, its DEX infrastructure platform, has officially launched its first Event Contracts Builder, alongside a $3 million grant program. The initiative provides project teams, developers, communities, and Web3 applications worldwide with one-stop event contract market building capabilities, further accelerating the development of the event […] Brazil Triggers 24-Hour Hold on $10K Crypto Transfers
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2026. Aug. 08. 18:20
The new controls include a precautionary 24-hour retention of funds exceeding $10,000 for an individual or aggregate transactions per day, to allow VASPs to conduct a risk analysis of these movements. The bank stressed that these measures are preventive in nature. Central Bank of Brazil Issues 24 Hour Retention Period For $10,000 Transactions The Central […] Hardware wallet sales in Russia more than double as new crypto rules near
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2026. Aug. 08. 17:48
Wildberries’ average price for hardware wallets fell 13% to 7,900 rubles, and M.Video broadened its range of products, though neither retailer identified the driving force behind the renewed demand. Bybit Unleashes RICO Lawsuit on North Korea Over $1.5B Hack
Bitcoin News
2026. Aug. 08. 17:24
The cryptocurrency exchange platform Bybit has sued North Korea in a U.S. federal court over last year’s record-breaking $1.5 billion hack. The company filed the civil lawsuit under seal on June 18, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. It became public this week. The suit names the Democratic People’s Republic […] Blackrock’s IBIT Captures $479M as Bitcoin ETFs Extend Streak
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2026. Aug. 08. 16:30
U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) added $98.85 million on August 7, stretching their inflow streak to five straight trading days, while spot ether ETFs pulled in $49.60 million the same day for a fourth consecutive day of gains. A Fifth Day, Right on Schedule The latest numbers mark the fifth straight trading day of […] Bitcoin’s ECX Hard Fork Splinters Into 3 Launches Through October
Bitcoin News
2026. Aug. 08. 15:33
The upcoming Bitcoin hard fork known as ECX will not launch all at once on Aug. 23. Instead, its creator says the rollout will happen in three separate stages stretched across more than two months. Paul Sztorc, the developer behind the Drivechain proposal and BIP 300, announced the change in an Aug. 7 update. ECX […] Brazil's central bank orders exchanges to delay large crypto transfers abroad
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2026. Aug. 08. 15:25
The rule applies to transfers above $10,000 and smaller transactions flagged as risky by exchanges. Bitcoin Fork Watch: Where to Track BIP-110’s Showdown Live
Bitcoin News
2026. Aug. 08. 14:31
BIP-110 mandatory signaling begins today, putting block 961632 under a microscope as the risk of a blockchain split moves from theory to a live test. At the time of writing, the decisive block is expected to arrive roughly a hair less than eight hours from now. With the clock ticking, here’s how observers can track […] Trillions in institutional money to flow into bitcoin, says Bitwise's Matt Hougan
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Aug. 08. 14:00
The digital asset manager's CIO says large capital pools control up to $200 trillion globally, and just a 1% shift toward bitcoin could unlock massive long-term growth. Grayscale’s Chainlink ETF Sinks to $72M After LINK’s 18% Slide
Bitcoin News
2026. Aug. 08. 13:40
Grayscale filed a Form 10-Q with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for its Chainlink Trust exchange-traded fund (ETF) on August 7, disclosing $72.2 million in net assets after a rough second quarter for LINK. A Routine Filing With Alarming Numbers The quarterly report, covering the three months ended June 30, shows the Grayscale […] Why trillion-dollar asset manager T. Rowe Price put memecoins in its crypto ETF
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Aug. 08. 13:00
The $1.9 trillion asset manager says excluding established memecoins on principle would undermine its active approach to crypto investing. Bitcoin Wallets Spike to 2026 High as Coldcard Hack Fallout Spreads
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2026. Aug. 08. 12:50
Bitcoin logged 2.27 million new wallets and 751,000 active wallets this week, its strongest onchain activity in months, as holders raced to move funds off Coldcard hardware wallets following a firmware exploit that has drained more than $116 million. A Security-Driven Surge, Not a Buying Spree Santiment put out onchain figures this week, describing 751,000 […] Musk’s SpaceX Stock Rallies 6% as Tokenized Volume Hits $700M
Bitcoin News
2026. Aug. 08. 12:11
Tokenized SpaceX shares saw nearly $700 million in trading volume on Gate as the underlying stock rallied 6.1% to around $114.92, bucking expectations that a 911.5 million-share unlock would send Elon Musk’s space company lower. A $700 Million Bet on One Day’s News Gate’s tokenized SPCX product lets crypto traders worldwide gain price exposure to […] Circle Renews Coinbase USDC Deal and Rules Out Dividends
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2026. Aug. 08. 09:30
Circle has renewed its longstanding USDC partnership with Coinbase on existing terms, preserving a key distribution channel for the stablecoin. The company also ruled out quarterly dividends, saying capital can generate stronger returns by funding growth. Circle Says No to Quarterly Dividends as Growth Takes Priority Circle Internet Group is keeping two pillars of its […] 
