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December AugustNYSE Builds Onchain Settlement Rails for Tokenized Securities
Bitcoin News
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 […] Report: North Korea’s Kimsuky Turns AI Into a Crypto Hacking Weapon
Bitcoin News
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
Bitcoin News
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
Bitcoin News
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
Bitcoin News
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
Bitcoin News
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
Bitcoin News
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
Bitcoin News
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
Bitcoin News
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
Bitcoin News
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
Bitcoin News
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
Bitcoin News
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
Bitcoin News
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. 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. 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. 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
Bitcoin News
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
Bitcoin News
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?
Bitcoin News
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?
Bitcoin News
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
Bitcoin News
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: 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. 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: 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: 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. Ethereum Devs Want ETH Staking Rewards to Hit 0% at 50% Staked
Bitcoin News
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
Bitcoin News
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 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. 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. Esper Warns Senate to Pass CLARITY Act for National Security
Bitcoin News
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
Bitcoin News
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
Bitcoin News
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
Bitcoin News
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
Bitcoin News
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
Bitcoin News
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
Bitcoin News
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
Bitcoin News
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
Bitcoin News
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
Bitcoin News
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
Bitcoin News
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
Bitcoin News
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
Bitcoin News
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
Bitcoin News
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
Bitcoin News
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
Bitcoin News
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
Bitcoin News
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
Bitcoin News
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
Bitcoin News
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
Bitcoin News
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
Bitcoin News
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
Bitcoin News
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 […] U.S. Senate opens first stage of crypto Clarity Act voting to give bill a chance next month
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2026. Aug. 08. 09:07
The majority leader opened the multi-stage process the Senate follows when trying to get a bill over its 60-vote hurdle, so it's still got a shot in September. Another Bitcoin infrastructure exploit hits, this time draining Lightning payment servers
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2026. Aug. 08. 07:46
BTCPay told users running LND to update immediately or take servers offline after attackers stole credentials that can control Lightning wallets and move funds. Genius Sports Now Settles Contracts for Both Kalshi and Polymarket
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2026. Aug. 08. 07:30
Genius Sports signed official-data, integrity, and marketing agreements with Polymarket on Aug. 4 and Kalshi on Aug. 5, putting one supplier underneath the settlement layer of both rival prediction platforms. The company’s second-quarter results, published a day later, already credit prediction markets with an incremental contribution to margin. One Data Supplier Playing Both Sides of […] EU to Advance MiCA Review, Targeting Non-EU Stablecoin Rules
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2026. Aug. 08. 05:30
While the EU’s Directorate-General for Financial Stability, Financial Services and Capital Markets Union opened a consultation to decide whether to review MiCA’s provisions on stablecoins, several EU diplomats have declared that the decision has been taken and will also encompass other emerging technologies. EU Set To Review MiCA’s Provisions for Stablecoins The European Union (EU) […] Saylor Says ‘Bitcoin Doesn’t Need CLARITY’ as Senate Delays Vote
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2026. Aug. 08. 03:30
Michael Saylor said Bitcoin can advance without the CLARITY Act while urging the United States to establish clearer digital asset rules. The comments came as lawmakers pushed a potential Senate vote on the crypto market structure bill to September. Saylor Separates Bitcoin’s Future From US Crypto Legislation On Aug. 7, Michael Saylor, executive chairman of […] New XRP Ledger amendments target $530 million in tokenized Wall Street assets
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2026. Aug. 08. 03:30
A new XRPL amendment proposal would let institutions encrypt token balances and transfer amounts while still giving issuers, auditors and regulators selective access. Bitcoin holders risk losing real BTC if they sell coins from BIP-110 fork, says developer
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2026. Aug. 08. 02:30
If a minority chain appears this weekend, buyers could replay signed fork-coin sales on bitcoin itself, making doing nothing the safest move until the chains can be separated. Lummis Warns US Crypto Rules Remain Broken as CLARITY Fight Stalls
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2026. Aug. 08. 01:05
U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis is renewing her push for the CLARITY Act as Senate action stalls. The legislation would establish digital asset market rules, strengthen customer protections, and give federal authorities clearer enforcement powers. Lummis Renews CLARITY Act Push as Senate Action Slows U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) shared on X on Aug. 7 that […] Bitcoin, Ether ETFs Add $220 Million as Blackrock Leads Again
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2026. Aug. 07. 23:38
Bitcoin ETFs attracted $128.69 million on Thursday, marking a fourth straight day of inflows. Ether funds added an even stronger $92.15 million, while XRP and HYPE also finished in positive territory. Bitcoin Streak Hits 4 Days With $128.69M Inflow Capital continued to flow into the largest crypto ETFs as the week progressed. Bitcoin funds added […] Thune to File Motion to Force September Vote on CLARITY Act
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2026. Aug. 07. 22:05
Senate Majority Leader John Thune’s office has reportedly indicated that he intends to file for a cloture vote on the motion to proceed to the CLARITY Act before the August recess. The move is seen as a positive sign indicating that the bill is a priority for the Senate. CLARITY Act Motion Cloture Vote To […] Trump Media pulls back from crypto, scraps Crypto.com's CRO token treasury deal
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2026. Aug. 07. 21:13
The Truth Social parent company is refocusing on media and its pending merger with a fusion energy firm, as the digital asset treasury boom has lost its steam. Trump-Backed American Bitcoin director Justin Mateen buys nearly $2 million of ABTC stock
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2026. Aug. 07. 20:20
Mateen purchased more than 306,000 shares across two days following the company's quarterly earnings, lifting his stake to more than 492,000 shares. Bitcoin Lightning Nodes Hit as BTCPay Signals Emergency 2.4.2 Fix
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2026. Aug. 07. 20:09
The self-hosted crypto payment processor alerted on a critical vulnerability that was being actively exploited by threat actors and recommended updating or turning off the service to avoid loss of funds. BTCPay Server reported that the Bitcoin Red Team found and disclosed the vulnerability. BTCPay Server Recommends Upgrading After Critical Vulnerability The Bitcoin ecosystem is […] ForumPay Brings Crypto Payments to Shopify Merchants
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2026. Aug. 07. 20:00
ForumPay’s crypto payment infrastructure has now integrated with Shopify, giving one of the world’s largest e-commerce communities a simple way to accept all major cryptocurrencies while receiving the fiat currency of their choice. ForumPay, the leading crypto payment gateway, named Best Crypto Payment Services Provider 2025 at the Global Crypto Awards, has announced that its […] Bitcoin Tops $65,340 as BIP 110 Fight Raises Hard Fork Risk
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2026. Aug. 07. 18:49
Bitcoin breached $65,000 on Friday, hitting an August peak of $65,340 before consolidating just under the mark with a 0.5% daily gain. Market volatility drove total crypto liquidations to $192 million, heavily dominated by $112 million in short position wipeouts. Bitcoin Reclaims $65K Range On Friday, bitcoin finally breached the $65,000 threshold amid escalating rhetoric […] U.S. widens Iran crypto crackdown with sanctions on two exchanges
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2026. Aug. 07. 18:42
The Treasury's OFAC targeted Shelbit and Aban Tether as Washington continues its effort to cut Tehran's access to crypto and foreign currency. Trezor: Someone Always Holds Your Keys. It Should Be You.
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2026. Aug. 07. 17:21
By Danny Sanders, Chief Commercial Officer, Trezor If you own a hardware wallet and you have spent the last few days worried, I completely understand. The recent Coldcard incident was serious, and real people lost real money, which is never something to wave away. One company made a serious mistake on one of the core […] BitMEX sale collapsed as buyers balked at founder ownership and shrinking business
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2026. Aug. 07. 16:53
Potential buyers, including Exodus, passed on BitMEX amid concerns over founder ownership and its shrinking business, according to a source familiar. Wintermute Registers as US Broker-Dealer, Eyes Tokenized Stocks
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2026. Aug. 07. 16:35
Wintermute’s U.S. arm has registered as a broker-dealer, giving the crypto market maker a path into regulated securities trading. The firm plans to expand from digital-asset ETFs and related markets into tokenized equities if U.S. regulators permit them. Wintermute Challenges Jane Street, Citadel With US Securities Push Wintermute is moving deeper into traditional finance, registering […] Bybit sues North Korea and Lazarus Group over $1.5 billion hack, secures asset freeze
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2026. Aug. 07. 16:32
The exchange has secured a preliminary injunction freezing stolen assets. OKX's Rafique doubts Clarity Act will pass, warns optimism is already priced into bitcoin
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2026. Aug. 07. 15:22
The OKX executive says Democrats have little incentive to hand Republicans a crypto victory before the midterms. How a five-second trick let traders drain millions from Polymarket
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2026. Aug. 07. 15:09
After months of public warnings from onchain analysts, the prediction market is moving to time-weighted prices to make artificial price pushes too costly. Intesa Sanpaolo Cuts BTC ETF Stake by 94%, Triples Staked ETH Position
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2026. Aug. 07. 14:54
In its Q2 2026 Form 13F filing, Italian banking giant Intesa Sanpaolo revealed a 94% reduction in its flagship spot bitcoin ETF while tripling its position in Blackrock’s iShares Staked Ethereum Trust ETF. Strategic Expansion into Staked Ethereum Intesa Sanpaolo, Italy’s largest banking group, has reshaped its digital asset portfolio during the second quarter, slashing […] A part of FTX survived, and it’s the case for the CLARITY Act
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2026. Aug. 07. 14:30
When FTX collapsed, the parts of it bound by law survived. Mainstream finance is now converging with digital assets, and the law built to protect it the same way is the one the Senate did not pass this week, argues Bullish's Randi Abernethy. Russia cracks down on unlicensed crypto exchanges it claims are linked to Ukraine
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2026. Aug. 07. 14:04
The FSB said at least 20 individuals were arrested in connection with a ring that scammed an undetermined number of Russian citizens. BIP-110 Supporters Prepare PoW Switch If Miners Refuse Soft Fork Plan
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2026. Aug. 07. 13:34
Bitcoin developer Chris Guida has dusted off code that could swap the mining algorithm on a breakaway BIP-110 chain if supporters fail to overcome miners’ resistance. With the activation height closing in fast, supporters are now openly floating a proof-of-work (PoW) swap if BIP-110 leaves them stranded on a weak minority chain that stops moving. […] U.S. unexpectedly shed 23,000 jobs in July, putting Fed rate hikes in question
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2026. Aug. 07. 12:31
The chances of a Federal Reserve rate hike at its next meeting in September have slipped below 50% in the aftermath of the report. After a Clarity Act funeral, the crypto world would keep turning
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2026. Aug. 07. 12:00
With the U.S. crypto bill missing a crucial window before the Senate hangs its closed-for-summer sign, the alternatives are getting more attention. Why Bitcoin's BIP-110 refuses to die despite near-zero miner support
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2026. Aug. 07. 11:45
BIP-110 has attracted only a sliver of miner support, yet its user-activated design means the proposal continues toward its activation date and (most likely) beyond. Bitcoin’s volatility has nearly disappeared. The risk hasn’t.
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2026. Aug. 07. 11:42
Your day-ahead look for Aug. 7, 2026 Cathie Wood’s Ark Buys $21M in Block, $2.3M in SpaceX
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2026. Aug. 07. 11:30
Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest bought $21 million in Block shares and $2.3 million in SpaceX stock, doubling down on two companies sitting at the intersection of bitcoin and Elon Musk’s business empire. Ark’s Latest Trades Ark Invest, the asset management firm founded by Cathie Wood and known for publishing its daily trading activity, disclosed purchases […] Bitcoin hovers below $65,000 as Middle East tensions escalate further
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2026. Aug. 07. 10:36
Brent crude has meanwhile moved to over $83 a barrel after Yemen’s Iran-linked Houthis attacked Saudi Arabia, further escalating tensions in the Middle East. Bitcoin Red Team Finds 4,962 Flaws After Coldcard Hack
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2026. Aug. 07. 10:30
A volunteer security group called the Bitcoin Red Team uncovered 4,962 vulnerabilities, 85 of them critical, across 390 open-source Bitcoin projects over a 27-hour stretch after the Coldcard hack. A Response to the Coldcard Exploit The Coldcard hardware wallet exploit drained bitcoin (BTC) from long-term holders after a firmware bug dating to March 2021. Losses […] Tesla, SpaceX Pick Texas Site for Musk’s $16.8B Chip Plant
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2026. Aug. 07. 09:30
Tesla and SpaceX have formally committed $16.8 billion to break ground on Terafab, Elon Musk’s giant AI chip factory, after moving the project’s planned site from Austin to a rural county outside Houston. A Site Change for the Largest Building on Earth Musk first unveiled Terafab in March at Austin’s Seaholm Historic Power Plant, pitching […] Coldcard fallout shows up onchain as 210,000 bitcoin leaves old wallets
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2026. Aug. 07. 09:24
Roughly 200,000 bitcoin have moved from long-term holder wallets in the past week, suggesting a possible shift in custody rather than conventional selling Crypto market maker Wintermute lands SEC approval to trade equities and ETF blocks
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2026. Aug. 07. 08:46
The crypto market maker can now trade US stocks and options and support ETFs as crypto moves closer to traditional markets. MARA Reports $611M Loss While Miners Deposit 581 BTC to NYDIG
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2026. Aug. 07. 08:30
MARA Holdings posted a $611 million net loss in the second quarter as its bitcoin treasury shrank 29% year-over-year to 35,577 BTC. The report landed the same week rival Riot Platforms and MARA itself sent a combined 581 BTC to custodian NYDIG. A Rough Quarter by the Numbers MARA Holdings, the largest publicly traded bitcoin […] Ethereum staking token weETH splits from restaking as rewards debate heats up
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2026. Aug. 07. 08:01
The move separates ordinary Ethereum staking from higher-risk restaking exposure as a new proposal to cap validator rewards divides the staking sector. Live updates: Bitcoin flat at $64,300 before US jobs report, with oil back as a headwind
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2026. Aug. 07. 07:44
Brent climbed on stalled Hormuz talks, reviving the inflation worry that has capped bitcoin all summer. Today's US payrolls print is the next catalyst. Live updates: Bitcoin edges higher to $65,000 ahead of key U.S. jobs data
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2026. Aug. 07. 07:44
Brent climbed on stalled Hormuz talks, reviving the inflation worry that has capped bitcoin all summer. Today's US payrolls print is the next catalyst. Live updates: Bitcoin holding near $65,000 as U.S. lost jobs last month
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2026. Aug. 07. 07:44
The U.S. lost 23,000 in July, the first such loss since February. Expectations had been for a gain of 80,000 jobs. Live updates: 'This can't last forever': Mulling bitcoin's lame price action as risk markets rally
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2026. Aug. 07. 07:44
The U.S. lost 23,000 in July, the first such loss since February. Expectations had been for a gain of 80,000 jobs. Coldcard Hacker Resumes Moving Stolen 30 BTC to New Wallet
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2026. Aug. 07. 07:30
The hacker behind the Coldcard wallet exploit, believed to hold 2,055 BTC (about $130 million) in stolen bitcoin, moved funds for the first time in weeks, sending 30.185 BTC (about $1.94 million) to a new wallet. The Hacker Goes Quiet, Then Moves Again Just hours ago, the hacker behind the largest share of the theft, […] Malta Would Pay More Than Italy Under EU’s $2.19B Gambling Levy
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2026. Aug. 07. 06:30
Malta has joined Italy, Portugal, and Spain to block a possible EU-wide online gambling levy, four diplomats told Politico, in a budget fight any one of the 27 governments can veto. Commission modeling would bill Malta about $190 million (€165 million) a year, more than Italy’s share, despite a population just over half a million. […] Bitcoin whales load up on $1.2 billion in BTC as ETFs attract $750 million
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2026. Aug. 07. 05:45
Bitcoin whales accumulate $1.2 billion in BTC while spot ETFs pull in $754 million this week.
CertiK Director Lau Advances AI as Net Positive Despite Risks
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2026. Aug. 07. 05:40
In response to recent events where AI agents escaped their sandboxes and attacked real-world targets, Kaijern Lau, Senior Director of Engineering at CertiK, believes the industry must prepare by increasing its investment in AI security as the blockchain industry becomes intertwined with AI. CertiK’s Kaijern Lau: AI Will Be Positive For Web3 Security, But Also […] Google Scraps Google Earth’s AI-Generated Imagery Feature After Misinformation Warnings
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2026. Aug. 07. 05:05
Google pulled a newly launched AI-generated satellite imagery feature from Google Earth less than 24 hours after release, after experts warned it could be used to create realistic fake scenes and fuel misinformation. The tool let users generate satellite-style images from data for uses like historical visualization and real estate, and Google says it plans […] Thune Delays CLARITY Act Vote to September Amid Senate Deadlock
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2026. Aug. 07. 04:50
The decision comes after Majority Leader John Thune stressed that Democrats insisted on no vote as they still consider that the CLARITY Act needs work regarding the ethics provision. Thune ensured that the crypto bill would be on the agenda after the August recess. Broken Promises: No CLARITY for Now The window for the Digital […] Bitcoin wallet dormant since 2011 moves $3.2 million toward FalconX-linked address
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2026. Aug. 07. 04:50
The 50 BTC remained in the receiving address Friday, but that wallet has previously sent funds to FalconX-labeled deposits, leaving open whether the old stash is being reorganized or moved closer to a trading venue. A case for a bitcoin surge to $76,000 may be building beneath the boring price action, but there's a caveat
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2026. Aug. 07. 04:28
Bitcoin's chart is quietly tracing out a bullish setup technical analysts watch closely. But it isn't confirmed, and one key level will decide if it plays out. A bitcoin pattern taking shape right now could send prices soaring to $76,000
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2026. Aug. 07. 04:28
Bitcoin's chart is quietly tracing out a bullish setup technical analysts watch closely. But it isn't confirmed, and one key level will decide if it plays out. What Is a Secure Element? How It Protects Hardware Wallets
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2026. Aug. 07. 04:20
For anyone who stores cryptocurrency in a hardware wallet, one tiny computer chip quietly performs one of the most important security jobs in the entire device. Most people never see it, never interact with it and rarely hear it mentioned. Yet this specialized chip is responsible for protecting the private keys that give owners control […] XRP leads majors losses as Clarity Act vote slips to September
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2026. Aug. 07. 04:17
Bitcoin, ether showed slight losses while Ripple-linked XRP fell 5.5% on the week, the worst of the majors, as the Senate left Washington without taking up the market structure bill. EU MiCA Shake-up Lets Crypto Scammers Target Users
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2026. Aug. 07. 03:45
European financial watchdogs warn that criminals are exploiting this market transition to steal funds. Fraudsters are impersonating official regulators or licensed exchanges to trick users into sending assets to fraudulent websites. Hundreds of Firms Forced to Close European regulators say criminals are taking advantage of the disruption caused by the EU’s new crypto rules, impersonating […] Fake XRP Airdrops Spread Online as Foundation Urges Users to Stay Alert
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2026. Aug. 07. 03:05
Fake XRP airdrops, reward scanners, and phishing campaigns are targeting investors, prompting the XRP Ledger Foundation and RippleX to issue security warnings on X. The alerts highlight impersonation accounts, fraudulent promotions, and wallet traps designed to obtain sensitive information or trick investors into unsafe actions. XRP Ledger Foundation Warns Investors About Fake Rewards The XRP […] Dubai Duty Free Brings Crypto.com Pay to Airport Retail in UAE
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2026. Aug. 07. 02:20
Dubai Duty Free has introduced Crypto.com Pay as a regulated digital payment option for eligible UAE residents, allowing customers to use their Crypto.com accounts at airport stores and online. The rollout integrates crypto-enabled payments into global travel retail. Dubai Duty Free Adds Crypto Payments to Airport Retail The airport retailer unveiled Crypto.com Pay on Aug. […] Senate won't vote on crypto Clarity Act before its summer break
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2026. Aug. 07. 02:14
The U.S. Senate won't go on its August recess just yet but it will not vote on the Clarity Act this month, dimming hopes that the bill can become law this year. Swift’s New Payment Framework Goes Live at Bank of America, JPMorgan
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2026. Aug. 07. 01:45
Swift’s new cross-border payment framework is now live with Bank of America and J.P. Morgan, improving international transfers for U.S. users. The rollout adds to competition among banks, blockchain firms, and crypto companies reshaping global payments. Swift Brings Faster Transfers to Major US Banks Swift announced Aug. 5 that Bank of America and J.P. Morgan […] XRP Gains Major DeFi Utility as FXRP Unlocks RLUSD Loans
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2026. Aug. 07. 01:05
XRP holders can now use FXRP to borrow RLUSD through Sentora’s reported $280 million vault on Ethereum. The integration expands XRP’s role in decentralized finance while allowing holders to access liquidity without selling their underlying tokens. XRP Enters a Major Ethereum Lending Vault Institutional decentralized finance (DeFi) platform Sentora announced on Aug. 3 that FXRP […] One Day Left as Senate Faces Final Push for CLARITY Act Crypto Vote
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2026. Aug. 07. 00:23
The Senate faces a one-day window to advance the CLARITY Act before lawmakers leave Washington for recess. Supporters are seeking 60 votes for a procedural step as the legislation moves through a critical stage. Stand With Crypto Calls for Last-Day Senate Action The future of U.S. digital asset regulation faces a key Senate deadline as […] Sui Signals Q1 2027 Mainnet Upgrade to Avert Quantum Threat
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2026. Aug. 06. 22:50
Sui announced new measures to prepare its blockchain for a quantum computing-dominated world. The project announced two signature protocols that can be implemented transparently for users with a seamless transition while maintaining already existing recovery phrases and addresses. Sui Announces Quantum Prevention Signature Work While large projects are still debating how to prepare for an […] Bitmine’s Tom Lee Warns Bitcoin Lacks Quantum Plan Before 2028
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2026. Aug. 06. 22:20
Bitmine Chairman Tom Lee warned that bitcoin lacks consensus on how to address future quantum-computing threats, unlike other rival networks. His remarks reignited debate over upgrade proposals, vulnerable legacy wallets and whether the danger is being overstated. Tom Lee Says Ethereum and Solana Lead Bitcoin on Quantum Defense Bitcoin’s ability to withstand advances in quantum […] Power struggle erupts at Ondo Finance after founder’s death
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2026. Aug. 06. 21:59
Three Delaware court filings reveal a battle for control of Ondo Finance after founder Nathan Allman's death. CME Keeps 51% of Fanduel Predicts but Loses Its Sports Business
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2026. Aug. 06. 21:47
Flutter Entertainment will route every sports and novelty contract on Fanduel Predicts to Crypto.com’s exchange, leaving CME Group with only the financial markets on a venture CME majority-owns. The move comes three weeks after CME’s chief executive told analysts that many sports prediction markets amount to gambling. Flutter booked $6 million in market-making revenue in […] Circle Warns MiCA Rules Cut off EU Users From Top Stablecoins
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2026. Aug. 06. 21:01
The final implementation of all MiCA provisions has created a regulatory sandbox that leaves Europe disconnected from major stablecoin providers. Circle’s Senior Director, EU Strategy & Policy, Patrick Hansen, stressed that a review is necessary to make the framework more competitive and globally aligned. MiCA’s Current Implementation Leaves EU Users ‘Unprotected or Cut Off’ While […] Italy Bin Crew Recovers $1.15M Lottery Ticket Thrown Out Over One Word
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2026. Aug. 06. 20:20
A player in Bitonto, near Bari, matched all five MillionDay numbers on July 31 for a $1.15 million (€1 million) prize, then threw the ticket out after misreading the receipt. Public waste company SANB stopped the compactor before it reached landfill and found the slip intact at 5:30 a.m. four days later. A Two-Word Receipt […] Solo Bitcoin Miner Defies the Odds, Lands $200K Block Reward Jackpot
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2026. Aug. 06. 19:45
A single bitcoin miner solved block height 960804 on Aug. 2, 2026, at 02:11 UTC, earning the full block reward of about 3.1569 BTC, worth roughly $200,000 at the time. The payout went to a bitcoin address tied to CKPool, a solo mining service that lets people point their equipment at shared infrastructure without running […] Bitcoin Holds Above $64,500 as Short Liquidations Drop
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2026. Aug. 06. 19:15
Bitcoin briefly approached $65,000 on Thursday, holding support above $64,500 despite intraday pullbacks to $64,144 and bringing its gains since Aug. 1 to roughly 3%. Market Momentum and Intraday Volatility Bitcoin nearly reached $65,000 on Thursday as the cryptocurrency’s gradual rise, albeit a slower one since the start of the month, showed no signs of […] Wells Fargo Brings 24/7 Tokenized Payments to Corporate Clients
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2026. Aug. 06. 18:25
Wells Fargo will launch tokenized deposits for corporate clients this fall, starting with US dollar-to-pound transactions. The move has won support from blockchain infrastructure advocates, while critics argue that banks are using distributed ledgers where conventional databases may work better. Cosmos Labs Backs Wells Fargo’s 24/7 Blockchain Payment Push Wells Fargo is preparing to move […] MoonPay Brings Gasless Transactions to TRON, Simplifying Stablecoin Payments
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2026. Aug. 06. 17:54
New York, August 5, 2026 — MoonPay, the global financial technology company powering the movement of value across fiat and digital assets, today announced the integration of the TRON network with MoonPay’s Trade infrastructure, enabling users to complete transactions on TRON without holding TRX to pay network fees. The TRON network is governed by TRON […] JPYC Raises $38M as Yen Stablecoin Rolls out to Truck Drivers
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2026. Aug. 06. 17:50
JPYC Inc., the company operating Japan’s first fully regulated yen-pegged stablecoin, has extended its Series B funding round, pushing total investment to roughly 6 billion yen, or about $38 million. Logistics Giant Backs Japan’s Yen Stablecoin Bet The latest check, according to JPYC’s capital raise announcement, includes about 1 billion yen, or $6.3 million, from […] Grayscale Gives BNB 30.6% in Smart Contract Fund, Tops Ether and Solana
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2026. Aug. 06. 17:20
Grayscale added BNB to its Smart Contract Fund during its second-quarter review, giving the token a larger weighting than ether and solana. The asset manager also reduced exposure to Uniswap and NEAR across two other diversified crypto products. Grayscale Uses Q2 Review to Reweight 3 Crypto Funds Grayscale Investments has added BNB to its Smart […] Strategy’s Saylor Claims ChatGPT Fueled $15B Financial Breakthrough
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2026. Aug. 06. 16:45
Strategy’s founder, Michael Saylor, says artificial intelligence (AI) helped Strategy design a financial product that unlocked roughly $15 billion in capital, a milestone he argues demonstrates how AI is changing business just as profoundly as bitcoin changed digital ownership. Speaking with Steven Bartlett on The Diary of a CEO podcast, the Strategy executive chairman described […] Blackrock Leads $305 Million Bitcoin and Ether ETF Inflow
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2026. Aug. 06. 16:15
U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs attracted $244.42 million on Wednesday, extending their inflow streak to three sessions. Ether funds added $60.86 million, while HYPE ETFs ended a prolonged run of withdrawals with a modest gain. Bitcoin ETFs Add $244M as Streak Hits 3 Days Money continued to move into the largest crypto funds at a brisk […] Tether expands tokenization business into Saudi Arabia, starting with real estate
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2026. Aug. 06. 16:10
The stablecoin issuer is extending its tokenization business into Saudi Arabia, starting with institutional real estate assets with plans to expand to other asset classes. Report: Crypto Holders Lose $30M as Wrench Attacks Spiral Worldwide
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2026. Aug. 06. 15:11
Criminals stole more than $30 million from cryptocurrency holders through violence in the first half of 2026, blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis reported on Thursday, putting the year on pace to break 2025’s record of $58 million. The crimes fall under a category security researchers call “wrench attacks.” The term comes from an old internet joke […] Crypto for Advisors: Europe's crypto rules, U.S. Preview
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2026. Aug. 06. 15:07
You’re reading Crypto for Advisors, CoinDesk’s weekly newsletter that unpacks digital assets for financial advisors. Subscribe here to get it every Thursday. Coinbase Brings Nearly 4,000 US Stocks to UK Users in One App
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2026. Aug. 06. 14:17
Coinbase has begun offering nearly 4,000 U.S. stocks to eligible U.K. users, combining equities and crypto in a single app. The service includes fractional shares, zero commissions and funding through pounds or USDC. Coinbase Opens 24/5 US Stock Trading to Eligible UK Users Coinbase is expanding beyond digital assets in the United Kingdom, rolling out […] TOKEN2049 Singapore Returns as the Largest Industry Gathering of the Year
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2026. Aug. 06. 13:06
Singapore, Singapore, August 6th, 2026, Chainwire. 25,000 attendees, 500 exhibitors, 300 speakers and 1,000 side events will bring the global crypto industry to Singapore this October. TOKEN2049, the world’s largest crypto event, returns to Marina Bay Sands in Singapore on 7–8 October, bringing together 25,000 attendees from over 7,000 companies across 160 countries. The first […] Bitcoin Nears Chain Split as BIP-110 Rebels Defy Global Hashpower
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2026. Aug. 06. 13:02
Bitcoin is closing in on a possible chain split after block 961,632 as BIP-110 backers prepare to enforce rules that barely register across the network’s computing power. BIP-110 Faces Its Moment of Truth At block 961,289 on Thursday morning, Bitcoin sat roughly 343 blocks from BIP-110’s mandatory signaling phase. The bip110.org/monitor dashboard showed just 41 […] JPMorgan says Hyperliquid ETF inflows have stalled as competition mounts
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2026. Aug. 06. 12:46
After leading crypto ETF inflows in May and June, demand for Hyperliquid funds stalled in July and August as competition intensified, the bank said. Bitcoin’s low volatility doesn’t necessarily mean low risk
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2026. Aug. 06. 11:37
Your day-ahead look for Aug. 6, 2026 Canadian Users Account for 25% of Coldcard Exploit Losses
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2026. Aug. 06. 11:30
Canadian Bitcoin holders account for 25% of all attributable losses in the Coldcard wallet exploit. Total stolen assets reach $116 million while Galaxy Research traced the attack to a March 2021 firmware update. Geographic Distribution of Losses Canadian bitcoin holders have emerged as the single largest demographic affected by the ongoing Coldcard hardware wallet exploit, […] Free Markets and Innovation, Sort Of
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2026. Aug. 06. 11:30
The Journal’s editorial board rejects crypto competition and instead misinterprets Clarity, a pro-innovation, pro-competition, and pro-consumer bill, argues the Blockchain Association's Summer Mersinger. Why Sandisk and Western Digital crashed 10% and what it means for bitcoin
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2026. Aug. 06. 11:14
Strong earnings from SanDisk and Western Digital were not enough to satisfy investors, raising questions about whether capital is beginning to rotate from AI winners into crypto. JPYC raises $38 million Series B led by major Japanese logistics firm AZ-COM Maruwa
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2026. Aug. 06. 10:53
The investment brings the company’s total raised to $106 million across seven funding rounds since November 2021. Bitcoin, ether benefit as traders seek safety of largest tokens
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2026. Aug. 06. 10:43
The two largest cryptocurrencies are the only CoinDesk 20 members in positive territory as altcoins fall out of favor. NFT startup founder charged with misusing funds from $10 million fundraising
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2026. Aug. 06. 09:19
Federal prosecutors say Taj Tarsha misled backers and used investor funds for personal expenses. Utah Judge Rejects Kalshi’s Federal Shield From Gambling Laws
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2026. Aug. 06. 07:30
A federal judge granted Utah summary judgment Tuesday, holding that the Commodity Exchange Act does not preempt the state’s anti-gambling laws as applied to Kalshi’s sports event contracts. The exchange says it will appeal to the Tenth Circuit, which would bring prediction-market appeals into seven of the 13 federal circuits. Shelby Finds Multiple Readings of […] Live updates: Coinbase lets U.K. users trade U.S. equities. BTC trades near $65,000
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2026. Aug. 06. 07:26
Trump’s comments on jobs, inflation and a possible Strait of Hormuz deal have helped risk sentiment, but bitcoin’s next move depends on whether lower oil actually pulls Treasury yields and the dollar down. Live updates: Coinbase lets UK users trade U.S. equities. BTC trades near $65,000
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2026. Aug. 06. 07:26
Trump’s comments on jobs, inflation and a possible Strait of Hormuz deal have helped risk sentiment, but bitcoin’s next move depends on whether lower oil actually pulls Treasury yields and the dollar down. Live updates: BTC trades near $65,000; SpaceX rises ahead of $100 billion unlock
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2026. Aug. 06. 07:26
Trump’s comments on jobs, inflation and a possible Strait of Hormuz deal have helped risk sentiment, but bitcoin’s next move depends on whether lower oil actually pulls Treasury yields and the dollar down. Live updates: BTC holding just above $64,000 ahead of Friday's key jobs data
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2026. Aug. 06. 07:26
Trump’s comments on jobs, inflation and a possible Strait of Hormuz deal have helped risk sentiment, but bitcoin’s next move depends on whether lower oil actually pulls Treasury yields and the dollar down. Live updates: Bitcoin flatlines near $64,000 ahead of Friday's jobs report
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2026. Aug. 06. 07:26
Trump’s comments on jobs, inflation and a possible Strait of Hormuz deal have helped risk sentiment, but bitcoin’s next move depends on whether lower oil actually pulls Treasury yields and the dollar down. S&P 500 has added crypto's $2 trillion market cap this month. Bitcoin is not impressed. Here's why
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2026. Aug. 06. 06:10
The S&P 500 just added roughly the entire crypto market's value this month. Bitcoin has barely moved, and the reasons go beyond the obvious. S&P 500 added all of crypto's $2 trillion market cap in a month while bitcoin barely moved. Here's why
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2026. Aug. 06. 06:10
The S&P 500 just added roughly the entire crypto market's value this month. Bitcoin has barely moved, and the reasons go beyond the obvious. China Says It Cracked the Chipmaking Tech the West Spent Billions Trying to Keep From It
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2026. Aug. 06. 05:30
Researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences’ Shanghai Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics built a laser-produced plasma EUV light-source platform that hit 3.42% conversion efficiency in a March 2025 paper, a key step toward domestic advanced-chip manufacturing. EUV remains the choke point for sub-7nm production, and ASML has been barred from selling its most […] Bitcoin steadies above $64,000 as traders watch $100 billion SpaceX unlock
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2026. Aug. 06. 04:59
Korea's Kospi fell 4.4% as the AI trade wobbled, and $101 billion of SpaceX stock becomes tradable Thursday. XRP whales keep buying the dip, but ether shows deeper capitulation
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2026. Aug. 06. 04:46
CryptoQuant said large XRP spot orders point to "quiet accumulation" rather than a breakout, while ether’s price below realized value leaves holders underwater and gives it the strongest valuation case among BTC, ETH and XRP. CASHCAT jumps 120% in a week as Robinhood Chain hits $774 million of value locked
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2026. Aug. 06. 04:31
The memecoin that defined the chain's debut has recovered to an $86 million cap. Tokenized assets, the chain's stated purpose, sit at $27.6 million. Here are the possible outcomes for Clarity right now
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2026. Aug. 06. 03:49
The Senate has not yet indicated if it will advance the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, and with its summer recess looming, here are the possible outcomes. Mastercard Closes $1.8B BVNK Deal in Stablecoin Payments Bet
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2026. Aug. 06. 03:30
Mastercard has completed its acquisition of stablecoin payments company BVNK, adding onchain settlement and wallet infrastructure to its global network. The deal positions the card giant to connect fiat currencies, stablecoins and tokenized deposits through one payments layer. Mastercard to Link Stablecoins to 17B Global Payment Network Mastercard has completed its acquisition of BVNK, […] Eliza Labs Founder Declares ELIZAOS AI-Agent Token ‘Dead’ After Lawsuit
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2026. Aug. 06. 02:30
Shaw Walters, founder of Eliza Labs, says the ELIZAOS token is finished after a class-action settlement exhausted the project’s treasury, marking the end of one of the largest AI-agent cryptocurrency stories of the past two years. Shaw Walters Draws a Line Under the Token In a lengthy Aug. 4 post on X, Walters declared, “The […] US and UK Reveal Digital Asset Plan to Modernize Finance
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2026. Aug. 06. 01:30
American and British regulators are expanding cooperation on crypto, tokenization, payments, artificial intelligence, and financial resilience. The initiative connects new regulatory frameworks with plans to reduce cross-border friction and modernize two major financial markets. Regulators Expand Their Transatlantic Digital Asset Agenda The U.S. Department of the Treasury published a joint statement on Aug. 4 summarizing […] Strategy Sets Bold Goal to Become the World’s Largest Public Company
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2026. Aug. 06. 00:30
Strategy reiterated its ambition to become the world’s largest company by market capitalization, outlining a capital strategy built on bitcoin, digital credit, and equity. The approach is designed to expand its balance sheet and create long-term shareholder value. Bitcoin Holdings Anchor Strategy’s Corporate Ambition Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR) reiterated its ambition to become the world’s […] Senate Will Vote on CLARITY Act Before August Recess, Lummis Says
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2026. Aug. 05. 23:30
U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis says the Senate will vote on the CLARITY Act before lawmakers begin their August recess. The bill would divide federal crypto oversight while addressing ethics, enforcement, consumer protection, and market certainty. Lummis Sees Vote Nearing After 11 Months of Negotiations U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), chair of the Senate digital assets […] Moca Network CEO Explains Why AI Agents Will Need Provable Identity
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2026. Aug. 05. 22:11
Artificial intelligence (AI) agents will increasingly need verifiable proof of who they represent, what they may access and how far their authority extends as they begin spending money, sharing data and completing transactions for users, according to Moca Network CEO Kenneth Shek. Agents Move From Answering to Acting Kenneth Shek is the Project Lead of […] Crypto firm RedotPay says it will defend itself ‘vigorously’ against Binance lawsuit
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2026. Aug. 05. 21:40
Binance alleged RedotPay poached customers from the crypto exchange in a lawsuit filed in Hong Kong. Abu Dhabi’s Crypto Blueprint Draws Miners, Funds and Global Giants
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2026. Aug. 05. 21:16
Abu Dhabi has built one of the world’s clearest paths for crypto and blockchain companies to set up shop, and sovereign money is following close behind. Regulators Write the Rulebook Early The emirate’s Financial Services Regulatory Authority, or FSRA, has licensed virtual asset activity since 2018 through the Abu Dhabi Global Market, a financial free […] Bitcoin Options Flash $80K Max Pain as Wall Street Loads Up
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2026. Aug. 05. 20:12
Bitcoin traders have quietly stacked more than $41 billion into futures contracts, while the options market is flashing price targets thousands of dollars above where bitcoin actually trades. At $64,711 on Aug. 5, spot bitcoin looks almost cheap compared with the bets piling up across the derivatives market. Binance Dominates the Futures Battlefield Binance controls […] Circle Posts $701 Million Q2 Revenue as USDC Activity Accelerates
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2026. Aug. 05. 19:13
Circle reported stronger second-quarter earnings as USDC circulation and transaction activity expanded. The stablecoin issuer also set a September launch date for Arc, its institutional blockchain network. USDC Volume Jumps 151% to $14.8T as Circle Returns to Profit Circle Internet Group returned to profit in the second quarter as greater USDC adoption offset weaker returns […] MAGNE.AI Secures $2.64M Strategic Funding for Edge AI, Agentic Payments and On-Chain Infrastructure
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2026. Aug. 05. 18:58
Road Town, British Virgin Islands, August 5th, 2026, Chainwire. MAGNE.AI, an AI-native hardware and on-chain intelligence infrastructure company, today announced the completion of an additional US$2.64 million strategic financing round, with participation from GAEA Ventures, Titans Ventures and Go2Mars Labs. Following MAGNE.AI’s previously announced US$10 million strategic financing, the company’s total publicly disclosed funding now […] Bitcoin Holds $64K as Polymarket Cuts CLARITY Odds to 15%
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2026. Aug. 05. 18:30
Bitcoin held firmly above $64,000 despite intraday swings between $63,900 and $64,706. The modest price gains triggered heavy losses for short sellers, driving $148 million in short liquidations out of $216 million across the total crypto market. Intra-Day Price Volatility and Resistance On Wednesday, bitcoin stubbornly anchored itself above the $64,000 baseline, though broader bullish […] Crypto's campaign efforts see rare loss, but crypto roster in Congress likely to grow
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2026. Aug. 05. 18:15
The leading industry PAC, Fairshake, put $2 million into a Detroit Democratic primary but came up short, even as several PAC-backed candidates won elsewhere. Bitwise CIO: Crypto Can Survive CLARITY Act Failure, Not the Wait
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2026. Aug. 05. 17:14
Bitwise chief investment officer Matt Hougan says crypto can absorb a Clarity Act defeat this week, but warned recently that the industry can’t thrive in a state of limbo. ‘Can’t Thrive in the in-Between’ As the Clarity Act limps toward the Senate’s Friday recess deadline, Bitwise chief investment officer Matt Hougan argued this week that […] Blackrock Pulls $170M Into IBIT as Bitcoin ETFs Add $211M
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2026. Aug. 05. 16:15
U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) drew $211.49 million on Tuesday, extending their strong start to the week. Ether funds returned to inflows with $53.75 million, while solana posted a smaller gain. XRP and HYPE remained flat for the day. Blackrock Plans 1-for-3 ETHA Split After $42M Inflow The institutional bid widened across the crypto […] Coldcard exploit could boost demand for regulated bitcoin exposure, analysts say
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2026. Aug. 05. 15:44
Cantor sees positive read-through for crypto custody providers, while FRNT says the breach could drive some investors toward bitcoin ETFs. Strategy Bets on Trump Accounts to Mint the Next Investor Class
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2026. Aug. 05. 15:20
Strategy will put money into Trump Accounts for eligible children of its U.S. employees, joining a widening corporate push to place young Americans inside the investment system before adulthood. The Tysons Corner, Virginia-based company told the public on Wednesday that it will deposit $250 annually for every eligible child under 18, regardless of the child’s […] Crypto Long & Short: Putting the bitcoin sizing question to the test
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2026. Aug. 05. 15:03
In a follow-up to his essay on sizing crypto risk, Lionsoul Global's Gregory Mall backtests bitcoin in a 60/40 across bull, bear and sideways regimes, showing how a straight bitcoin position, a large-cap basket and a trend-managed sleeve part ways and why the way you hold bitcoin can matter as much as how much you hold. Strategy’s STRC rebounds 30% as company builds cash reserve, bitcoin price stabilizes
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2026. Aug. 05. 14:44
Bitcoin sales, what is now a $4 billion cash reserve, and a $975 million repurchase program, have supported STRC’s recovery. Onchain Data: Coldcard Crisis Doubles Bitcoin’s Hot Supply in Just One Week
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2026. Aug. 05. 14:14
The Coldcard exploit has unleashed a wave of bitcoin movement, sending dormant coins into exchanges, multi-signature wallets, and new addresses while the market price barely reacts. Coldcard Panic Breaks Through a Quiet Market In a recent research report called “Textbook summer doldrums,” K33 Head of Research Vetle Lunde identified onchain transfers as the glaring exception […] Nomura’s Laser Digital backs ZIGChain for onchain private credit push in UAE
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2026. Aug. 05. 13:25
Laser’s investment in ZIGChain is understood to be in the high single-digit millions. Crypto may have institutionalized, but it still trades like a rumor mill
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2026. Aug. 05. 13:00
The more institutional crypto becomes, the more it prices on headlines. The edge now is reading the positioning data underneath, not reacting to the narrative on top. Ondo Finance hires former Blockchain.com CFO Adam Schlisman
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2026. Aug. 05. 13:00
The tokenized-assets firm appointed ex-Blockchain.com and Monashee executive as finance chief as it expands its onchain capital markets business. Luxembourg Expands FIU Alerts to Crypto Exchanges
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2026. Aug. 05. 12:46
Luxembourg is enacting new legislation that empowers its Financial Intelligence Unit to issue cross-institution fraud alerts to both traditional banks and cryptocurrency exchanges. Targeting Crypto Loopholes Luxembourg is adding cryptocurrency exchanges to its emergency financial alert system under new anti-fraud legislation taking effect Aug. 8, extending broad asset-freezing notices beyond traditional banks as part of […] Galaxy Digital shares slip 5% after second-quarter results
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2026. Aug. 05. 12:42
Helios produced data-center revenue for the first time with Phase I expected to generate about $80 million quarterly from Q3. AI agent token once worth $2.4 billion ends with founder calling it dead
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2026. Aug. 05. 12:28
Eliza Labs founder Shaw Walters said the ELIZAOS foundation is closing and holders should sell, ending the token that replaced AI16Z after a lawsuit, rebrand and 97% crash. SpaceX extends decline to 11% on lockup expiration and capex spending fears
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2026. Aug. 05. 12:12
The company reported no BTC sales in the second quarter, but shares fell before the open as investors focused on capital spending, free cash flow pressure and a looming insider lockup expiry. Yellow Card raises $40 million to link banks to stablecoin processing
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2026. Aug. 05. 12:09
The funds bring Yellow Card’s total financing to more than $120 million since being founded 10 years ago. Korea’s Stock Market Crashed 33%, Then Jumped 18%: Crypto Traders Still Broke
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2026. Aug. 05. 11:30
South Korea’s KOSPI crashed more than 33% in July, its worst monthly drop on record, then reversed it with an 18% single-day surge on the last day of the month. A Historic Crash, Triggered by a Chip Shock The KOSPI’s July decline surpassed the single-month drops recorded during the 1997 Asian Financial Crisis and the […] The $120 million Coldcard hack lights up Bitcoin's memory pool
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2026. Aug. 05. 11:20
Your day-ahead look for Aug. 5, 2026 Circle shares jump as earnings beat offsets revenue miss, Arc blockchain gains Wall Street backing
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2026. Aug. 05. 11:13
Shares jumped 10% in pre-market trading as the stablecoin issuer revealed institutional adoption for its layer 1 blockchain Arc. Circle shares fall 3% despite earnings beat as stablecoin issuer misses on revenue
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2026. Aug. 05. 11:13
Shares initially jumped 10% but later fell 3% in pre-market trading as the stablecoin issuer revealed institutional adoption for its layer 1 blockchain Arc but missed on revenue. Bitcoin, broader market fail to keep pace as global equities hit record highs
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2026. Aug. 05. 11:01
Derivatives data show subdued activity in bitcoin and ether but aggressive positioning in select altcoins. Bitcoin Hovers Near $64,000 While Coldcard Losses Top $116M
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2026. Aug. 05. 10:30
Bitcoin is holding near $64,000 after a week that delivered a $116 million Coldcard wallet hack, fresh Strategy selling and a stalling Clarity Act. A Week of Very Bad News for Bitcoin By any normal standard, bitcoin should be falling. The Coldcard hardware wallet theft has topped $116 million, with waves of drains continuing since […] Coldcard hack sparks a self-custody security overhaul: Cory Klippsten
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2026. Aug. 05. 09:55
The attack exposed a five-year-old firmware flaw. The industry’s rapid response is accelerating the adoption of collaborative multisig security. Musk’s SpaceX Tops Forecasts But Bitcoin Stash Sheds $540 Million
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2026. Aug. 05. 09:30
Elon Musk’s SpaceX beat Wall Street revenue estimates in its first earnings report since June’s initial public offering (IPO), but the value of its 18,712 BTC treasury dropped $540 million in six months. Revenue Beats, Losses Narrow SpaceX delivered its first earnings report as a public company on Tuesday, and the headline numbers cleared Wall […] Why bitcoin’s ‘500-day rule’ faces its biggest test yet
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2026. Aug. 05. 09:06
The so-called ‘500-day rule’ says buying BTC roughly 500 days before a bitcoin halving and selling it about 500 days after would have produced profits in prior cycles. Live updates: An AI credit bubble could set up bitcoin’s path to $1 million
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2026. Aug. 05. 09:00
Maelstrom co-founder Arthur Hayes says overleveraged AI data-center spending will eventually crack, forcing government bailouts and money printing that become the next major bitcoin catalyst. Live updates: An AI credit bubble could set up bitcoin’s path to $1 million, says Arthur Hayes
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2026. Aug. 05. 09:00
Maelstrom co-founder Arthur Hayes says overleveraged AI data-center spending will eventually crack, forcing government bailouts and money printing that become the next major bitcoin catalyst. Democrats Move to Block CLARITY Act Due to Stalled Ethics Talks
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2026. Aug. 05. 08:30
Senate Democrats plan to deny cloture on the Clarity Act, Punchbowl News reported, leaving the landmark crypto market structure bill short of 60 votes just days before the Aug. 7 recess. ‘They Don’t Want This to Happen’ Senate Democrats intend to deny cloture on the Clarity Act. The reason seems to be no visible progress […] The worst chart for bitcoin bulls right now
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2026. Aug. 05. 07:54
For 14 years, one ratio moved only in bitcoin's favor. Now it has decisively turned the other way and bulls may not like what it means. How Switzerland’s SRO Model Built a Crypto Framework Worth Watching
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2026. Aug. 05. 07:30
Switzerland didn’t stumble into becoming one of the world’s safest homes for financial firms. It spent years refining a system that lets legitimate companies launch under anti-money laundering supervision through eleven privately run watchdog groups, avoiding the bottleneck of forcing every startup through full bank licensing. Switzerland Built a Faster Path Without Cutting Corners These […] AEREDIUM CEO Says AI Strengthens Stablecoin Reserve Oversight
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2026. Aug. 05. 06:30
Albert Dadon’s AEREDIUM secured a patent for a multi-model AI system to audit digital asset and stablecoin reserves continuously in real time. Closing the Gap on Reserve Reporting AEREDIUM Holdings was recently granted a U.S. patent for an artificial intelligence (AI) system designed to continuously audit digital asset reserves in real time, aiming to replace […] Lookonchain: Strategy-Linked Wallet Moves 1,030 BTC as Fourth Sale Looms
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2026. Aug. 05. 05:55
A wallet tied to Michael Saylor’s Strategy moved 1,030 BTC worth $66.14 million recently, just days after the company confirmed its third bitcoin sale of the year. Another Tranche on the Move Onchain analytics platform Lookonchain flagged the transfer, asking whether Michael Saylor’s Strategy is “dumping BTC again” after wallets linked to the company sent […] New Ethereum proposal would cut issuance to zero if staked ETH reaches $112 billion
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2026. Aug. 05. 05:49
The EIP-8361 draft proposal calls for burning a rising share of validator rewards as the staking ratio climbs. You Can Now Rent a Humanoid Robot in China for $443 a Day. Thousands Already Have
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2026. Aug. 05. 05:30
More than 5,500 humanoid-robot rental orders landed in just three months after AGIBOT launched its SHAREBOT subsidiary in December 2025, with daily rates starting around 3,500 yuan ($517) including shipping and a human operator. In Hangzhou, e-commerce livestreamer Ai Lin says he rents out his own android for 3,000 yuan ($443) a day for exhibitions, […] Bitcoin flat at $64,000 as stocks print records and Hormuz deal nears
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2026. Aug. 05. 04:32
BTC held near $64,000 as MSCI's world index set another peak and Brent fell toward a Hormuz deal. Ether is the only major down on the week. Dutch Court Hears Crypto Dispute Kidnapping Case
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2026. Aug. 05. 04:30
Dutch prosecutors charged three men in connection with a May 1 incident in Nieuw-Vennep involving the kidnapping, physical abuse, and extortion of a man over a cryptocurrency dispute. Legal Penalties Under Dutch Law A dispute over cryptocurrency investments escalated into the kidnapping, extortion, and degrading abuse of a man in Nieuw-Vennep, Dutch prosecutors said Aug. […] Apple Pulls Telegram After Illegal Content Appears in Public Group
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2026. Aug. 05. 03:30
Apple briefly removed Telegram from the App Store after prohibited content surfaced in a public group. CEO Pavel Durov said an attacker inserted AI-altered illegal material into an edited message in an extortion attempt. Durov Describes the Attack Behind Telegram’s Removal Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov described the incident on X on Aug. 4, […] Senators Demand SEC Probe Into Trump Memecoin After $3.8B Losses
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2026. Aug. 05. 02:30
Two U.S. senators urged regulators to investigate $TRUMP after nearly one million investors reportedly lost $3.81 billion while Trump-affiliated entities received $636 million. The request comes as Congress debates broader cryptocurrency legislation. Senators Ask SEC to Investigate $TRUMP U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) urged the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) […] Ripple Pushes Full XRPL Stack as Tokenized Assets Expand
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2026. Aug. 05. 01:26
Ripple is building issuance, stablecoin, trading, custody, and credit infrastructure as financial institutions adopt tokenized assets. Its XRPL ecosystem links programmable funds with continuous settlement, liquidity, yield, collateral, and compliance tools. Ripple Expands Its Institutional Tokenization Infrastructure Ripple President Monica Long outlined the company’s broader strategy on Aug. 4 after Ripple announced strategic investments in […] Binance Launches Lite Loan With No Liquidation for 30 Days
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2026. Aug. 05. 00:24
Binance has launched a 30-day bitcoin-backed loan offering up to 1,000 USDT, with no price-triggered liquidation during the initial term. A promotional 0.5% service fee remains available through Sept. 3. Binance Targets Smaller Borrowers With Fixed 30-Day Product On Aug. 4, Binance announced Lite Loan as a simplified borrowing product that lets eligible master-account users […] Cloudflare Unveils AI Wallets Built to Spend Without Humans
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2026. Aug. 04. 23:26
Cloudflare is rolling out a new payment system built specifically for AI agents, giving them the ability to sign up for and pay for online services without a human clicking a single button. The company announced Cloudflare Wallets on X and on its blog, describing a tool that lets people claim a wallet handle for […] Dragonfly’s Haseeb Qureshi Says $2 AI Audit Could Have Caught Coldcard Flaw
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2026. Aug. 04. 21:44
Dragonfly’s Haseeb Qureshi says the Coldcard vulnerability shows how artificial intelligence (AI) is rewriting cybersecurity economics. As the cost of finding flaws collapses, he argues that crypto companies must deploy frontier AI models against every software release. Coldcard Flaw Could Push Crypto Firms to Test Every Release With AI Artificial intelligence is making vulnerability discovery […] US Senators Target Wildfire Bets in New CFTC Rule Fight
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2026. Aug. 04. 20:42
Nine U.S. senators are asking the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to prohibit contracts tied to wildfire duration, growth and destruction, warning that state and local fire officials see a risk of arson. Polymarket responded, saying the removal would only make timely information harder to reach. Democratic Senators Want Wildfire Prediction Contracts Banned Over Arson […] SpaceX tops Wall Street revenue forecast, posts $540 million loss on bitcoin holdings
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2026. Aug. 04. 20:26
Elon Musk's space company posted its first earnings as a public company ahead of a major insider share unlock. BTC Hits $64,360, but Bitfinex Warns of Downside Risks
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2026. Aug. 04. 20:02
Bitcoin posted a 0.8% gain, trading between $63,300 and a session high of $64,360, while holding support above $63,500 and keeping market cap at $1.29 trillion. A sudden rally triggered a heavy short squeeze, wiping out $35 million in short positions. Bitcoin Defends $63,500 Support Bitcoin oscillated between $63,300 and $64,300 on Tuesday amid reports […] Bybit Expands European Footprint With Austrian EMI License
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2026. Aug. 04. 19:25
Austria’s Financial Market Authority (FMA) has granted Bybit a license enabling it to build future payment features, including peer-to-peer transfers and card initiatives. Regulatory Dual Framework Cryptocurrency platform Bybit announced Aug. 4 that its local subsidiary, Bybit Payments GmbH, has been granted an electronic money institution (EMI) license by Austria’s Financial Market Authority (FMA). The […] Bitgo Shifts WBTC Infrastructure to Chainlink in Security Push
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2026. Aug. 04. 18:35
Crypto infrastructure firm Bitgo is replacing Layerzero with Chainlink as the exclusive cross-chain infrastructure provider for wrapped bitcoin (WBTC), marking a major change in how the $7.7 billion token will move across blockchain networks. The crypto company said on Tuesday all future Bitgo-issued digital assets will also use Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol, or CCIP, by […] Open USD rattled Circle's stock, but its key backers still support USDC
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2026. Aug. 04. 17:55
Executives at Coinbase, Visa and Mastercard said they plan to support multiple stablecoins, suggesting Open USD is another payments rail rather than a direct replacement for USDC. Bitdeer Lands $4.7 Billion AI Deal as Shares Surge 12%
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2026. Aug. 04. 17:45
Bitdeer has signed a 16-year agreement to provide 121 megawatts of AI computing capacity at its Tydal campus in Norway. The contract could generate as much as $8 billion if an eight-year extension is exercised. Bitdeer Secures 121 MW AI Contract at Norway Campus Bitdeer Technologies shares surged 12% on Tuesday, Aug. 4, after the […] Samsung is poised to become a dominant stablecoin distributor, analysts say
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2026. Aug. 04. 17:14
Samsung seeks to turn 800 million Galaxy phones into wallets for digital assets and blockchain payments, backed by a deeper play in crypto infrastructure.
Bitcoin ETFs Add $170M as Blackrock Leads Gains for 7 Funds
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2026. Aug. 04. 17:06
Bitcoin ETFs attracted $170.09 million at the start of the week, with seven funds recording gains and none reporting an outflow. Ether products lost $11.42 million, while XRP edged higher and HYPE resumed its decline. Blackrock Drives Nearly Two-Thirds of $170M Bitcoin Inflow Fresh August allocations arrived quickly. Investors directed more than $170 million into […] Strategy’s Saylor Tells BIP-110 Backers to ‘Stand Down’ Before Fork
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2026. Aug. 04. 16:35
Michael Saylor told the backers of a contested Bitcoin proposal to “stand down” this week, days before a deadline that could split the network in two. Saylor has rejected BIP-110 on several occasions in recent times. On Tuesday, the Strategy executive chairman posted the message on X on Aug. 4, stating: “At 961,022, BIP-110 has […] Clarity Act sits idle over Trump ethics question as Warren asks SEC to investigate him
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2026. Aug. 04. 16:21
Senators Elizabeth Warren and Richard Blumenthal requested the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission probe Trump's memecoin. Wells Fargo joins JPMorgan and Citi in the race to tokenize Wall Street’s settlement rails
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2026. Aug. 04. 15:47
Payments will run on the bank’s proprietary blockchain and be routed automatically through its existing client interface. MARA Opens Slipstream to the Public as Coldcard Victims Race to Escape
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2026. Aug. 04. 15:30
MARA Foundation says its Slipstream service is now open to anyone, with no signup code required, at the same moment thousands of bitcoin holders are racing to move funds off a flawed hardware wallet. MARA Strips Away the Access Codes MARA Holdings, the Nasdaq-listed bitcoin miner and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure provider, formerly known as […] Bitcoin’s $63,000 zone emerges as key battleground for buyers: Glassnode
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2026. Aug. 04. 14:49
Retail investors and large whales are buying as bitcoin trades near its 200-week moving average. Wall Street Giant BNY Charges Into Crypto Staking With Galaxy
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2026. Aug. 04. 14:40
BNY, the world’s largest custody bank, is folding crypto staking into its digital asset custody platform through a new partnership with Galaxy Digital, marking another step in Wall Street’s push deeper into digital assets. The two companies announced the collaboration on Aug. 4, 2026. Staking lets holders of certain cryptocurrencies lock up their coins to […] Polymarket targets $20 billion valuation as competition heats up in prediction market sector
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2026. Aug. 04. 14:38
The blockchain-based prediction markets platform is reportedly returning to investors months after a $15 billion funding round. Intesa Sanpaolo slashed IBIT stake by 94% in 2Q, tripled ether ETF holding as crypto prices slumped
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2026. Aug. 04. 14:25
The Italian bank tripled its holding of iShares Staked Ethereum Trust ETF stake as total bitcoin ETF holdings fell 35% to $69.3 million. AI Attack Freezes Boltz, Rattles Lightning Network Users
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2026. Aug. 04. 14:03
Boltz, a company that lets people move bitcoin between the main blockchain, the Lightning Network, and the Liquid sidechain, shut down all of its swap services on Aug. 3 after months of automated attacks it said were increasingly powered by artificial intelligence (AI). The timing rattled bitcoiners because the disclosure landed almost alongside the Coldcard […] Dinari brings tokenized U.S. stocks to American investors as equity race heats up
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2026. Aug. 04. 14:00
The move brings the custodial tokenization model to eligible U.S. investors as competition over blockchain-based equities intensifies. As Clarity Act teeters, mystery group hammers away at crypto in Washington ads
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2026. Aug. 04. 13:00
Crypto Watchdog has taken to warning people in DC about the hazards of digital assets, and its director won't say who is backing it. BitGo’s WBTC move pushes LayerZero-to-Chainlink tally near $15 billion
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2026. Aug. 04. 13:00
A migration wave followed a $292 million Kelp bridge exploit, with announced LayerZero-to-Chainlink moves now totaling $14.5 billion. Blackrock Brings 2 Tokenized Money Market Funds to Stablecoin Issuers
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2026. Aug. 04. 12:48
Blackrock has introduced two tokenized money market products aimed at institutional investors and stablecoin issuers. The funds combine blockchain-based ownership records with portfolios of cash and short-term U.S. government debt. Blackrock Targets Stablecoin Reserves With 2 Onchain Funds Blackrock is pushing tokenization deeper into the financial system’s cash layer with two money market products designed […] BNY to add crypto staking to digital asset custody platform
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2026. Aug. 04. 12:30
The custody bank has selected Galaxy to provide staking infrastructure as it broadens services for institutional crypto investors. Coldcard urges users to move bitcoin as exploit is still in progress
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2026. Aug. 04. 12:00
The cold wallet maker said the flaw behind roughly $114 million in losses remains live, with specific models and firmware still exposed. Sui Moved $65 Billion for Free. Its Co-Founder Bets Bigger Things Are Coming
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2026. Aug. 04. 11:30
Mysten Labs (the development entity behind SUI) co-founder Evan Cheng says every digital payment on the internet will run through Sui within four years, and the network’s 2026 numbers are already backing up the bet. A Four-Year Timeline for the Whole Internet Cheng’s prediction is a sweeping one, i.e. within four years the volume of […] The bitcoin market has plenty of reasons to freak out, yet calm pervades
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2026. Aug. 04. 11:23
Your day-ahead look for Aug. 4, 2026 Morph: No More Backflips – What Onchain Yield Looks Like When It Sticks the Landing
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2026. Aug. 04. 11:00
Renna Ba, Director of Partnerships. On July 22, 2026, SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce put crypto vault operators and onchain lenders on notice. Her warning wasn’t about which assets count as securities. It was about the shortcuts builders take to avoid finding out. Do “headstands, backflips, and other gymnastics” to read the law so it doesn’t […] South African lawmakers propose draft rules on cross-border crypto transactions
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2026. Aug. 04. 10:59
A draft rulebook proposes that sending crypto offshore must be conducted through an authorized provider and be reported to the central bank’s FinSurv. Bitcoin rises toward $64,000 as Coldcard exploit, Strategy sales recede. ADA advances
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2026. Aug. 04. 10:51
Bitcoin advanced as the market settled down following the weekend’s hack of Coldcard wallets and sales by Strategy even as sentiment remained in “extreme fear.” Law Enforcement Says CLARITY Act Aids Criminals. Industry Says They’re Wrong
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2026. Aug. 04. 10:30
The National Sheriffs’ Association is renewing its opposition to the CLARITY Act’s decentralized finance (DeFi) provisions, and the Blockchain Association says the law enforcement group has it backwards. A Renewed Warning From Law Enforcement The National Sheriffs’ Association sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer warning that the […] BlackRock debuts tokenized access to $311 billion of money market funds in Europe
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2026. Aug. 04. 10:03
Earlier this week, BlackRock expanded its U.S. tokenized cash platform which involved offering onchain shares of an existing fund, plus a new daily reinvestment stablecoin fund. First U.S. spot bitcoin ETF to close as inflows dwindle, investors chase AI returns
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2026. Aug. 04. 09:54
Hashdex's DEFI, the smallest of the funds, held $14.7 million under management, compared with $47.08 billion for BlackRock’s IBIT. The Coldcard Hack Just Hit $116 Million. A Fourth Wave Is Still Draining
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2026. Aug. 04. 09:30
The Coldcard hardware wallet hack has grown to $116 million (potentially more) across four separate waves, and Coinkite says the last three days have been among the hardest in the company’s history. Four Waves in Four Days What started as an estimated $30 million theft has more than tripled in less than a week. Bitcoin.com […] Live updates: Bitcoin at $63,600 as rare US-Japan yen action tests carry-trade fears
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2026. Aug. 04. 08:41
Japan may have spent as much as $36.6 billion buying yen in the first joint US-Japan action to support the currency since 1998. Bitget Wallet’s Alvin Kan says it can slow a disorderly slide without reversing the broader trend. Live updates: Bitcoin stuck in tight range as risk assets rise on Iran deal hopes
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2026. Aug. 04. 08:41
Japan may have spent as much as $36.6 billion buying yen in the first joint US-Japan action to support the currency since 1998. Bitget Wallet’s Alvin Kan says it can slow a disorderly slide without reversing the broader trend. Live updates: Bitcoin stuck in tight range as risk assets soar on Iran deal hopes
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2026. Aug. 04. 08:41
Japan may have spent as much as $36.6 billion buying yen in the first joint US-Japan action to support the currency since 1998. Bitget Wallet’s Alvin Kan says it can slow a disorderly slide without reversing the broader trend. Sen. Thune Says a CLARITY Act Vote Is Coming This Week
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2026. Aug. 04. 08:30
Senate Majority Leader John Thune says he still expects a floor vote on the CLARITY Act this week, even as the chamber has just four legislative days left before its August recess. A Vote “This Week,” Again Thune’s latest comments repeat a promise he has made and walked back before. As recently as July 23, […] Bhutan's GMC puts part of its bitcoin treasury to work after 10,000 BTC pledge
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2026. Aug. 04. 07:56
The planned Gelephu Mindfulness City says 3iQ will run part of its bitcoin treasury on a market-neutral basis, a shift from holding the coins as a long-term national asset. Why Jim Cramer’s quantum panic isn’t rattling bitcoin as price holds steady around $64,000
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2026. Aug. 04. 07:53
Jim Cramer says he's dumping his bitcoin over quantum computing fears, but his track record of crypto and bank calls has buoyed the crypto community. Saylor Calls Strategy the “JPMorgan of Crypto”
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2026. Aug. 04. 07:35
Michael Saylor is comparing Strategy to Wall Street’s biggest bank, just weeks after JPMorgan itself warned that Strategy’s bitcoin sales policy could rattle the market. A Bold Comparison, Days After a Warning Saylor’s post landed as a short, declarative line stating that “Strategy is the JPMorgan” of the crypto economy. No thread, no chart, no […] Fireblocks Says 99% of EU Firms Back Crypto Rules as Funding Accelerates
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2026. Aug. 04. 06:50
European and U.K. financial institutions are investing heavily in digital asset infrastructure, but regulation is shaping their priorities in different ways. Continental firms are building within an established framework, while U.K. companies are preparing for rules still taking shape. UK Firms Plan 59% New Digital Asset Funding as Rules Take Shape European and United Kingdom […] XRP holders can now borrow RLUSD on Ethereum through $280 million lending pool
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2026. Aug. 04. 06:12
XRP holders can now borrow RLUSD against their coins on Ethereum without selling, through a $280 million vault that had never accepted an XRP-linked asset before. George Santos Settles CFTC Case Over Trading His Own Kalshi Market
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2026. Aug. 04. 06:10
Former U.S. Rep. George Santos will pay $35,069.98 and accept a three-year trading ban to settle CFTC findings that he manipulated a Kalshi market tied to his own State of the Union attendance. A final order reveals he profited first from Yes contracts, then switched to No while continuing to tell the public he planned […] A new Solana proposal aims to ramp up daily SOL Burns from $47,000 to $650,000
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2026. Aug. 04. 05:39
SGP-0003 bundles a fee overhaul with a doubling of the disinflation rate. It needs 40 million more SOL of validator support in two weeks to reach a vote. Tokenized Stock Holders Near 1 Million After 92% Growth in 30 Days
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2026. Aug. 04. 05:30
Tokenized equities are attracting a fast-growing onchain audience as investors seek access beyond conventional market hours. Yet rising wallet counts have not resolved questions about liquidity, ownership rights or secondary-market depth. Jupiter Sees 360% Jump in Off-Hours Tokenized Stock Trading Tokenized stocks are moving from a blockchain experiment toward a broader trading market, with the […] Bitcoin nears $64,000 as traders look past Strategy's BTC sales and Coldcard sweeps
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2026. Aug. 04. 05:21
Every major token except ether is green on the week, with BTC up 1.9% over 24 hours and Asian equities selling off on AI-trade jitters. An AI Just Flagged 250,000 Cancer Studies as Possibly Fake. The Fight Is Now One AI Against Another
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2026. Aug. 04. 04:50
A study published in The BMJ used a BERT-based “scientific spam filter,” trained on 2,202 retracted paper-mill papers, to screen 2.6 million cancer studies from 1999 to 2024. Led by Queensland University of Technology biostatistician Adrian Barnett, the analysis flagged 261,245 papers, or 9.87%, with suspicious writing patterns, rising from about 1% in the early […] A bitcoin wallet dormant since 2013 moved $31 million, and it's not the only one
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2026. Aug. 04. 04:48
A 12-year-old bitcoin wallet moved $31 million on Monday, part of a broader wave of dormant coins shifting since the Coldcard hack. US Interest in Bitcoin Sinks to Near 5-Year Low
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2026. Aug. 04. 04:10
According to Google Trends, searches for bitcoin have fallen to a near-historic low, even as one of the industry’s key regulatory pieces, the Clarity Act, is expected to be voted on in the U.S. Senate this week. Interest in Bitcoin Drops to Near-Historic Lows in the US While President Trump has put crypto front and […] Casino Lobby Fueled NY Lawsuit Against Kalshi, CEO Mansour Claims
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2026. Aug. 04. 03:30
Tarek Mansour, CEO of Kalshi, stressed that the legal actions the state of New York has taken against his platform are being pushed by the gambling industry lobby. Mansour stressed that if New York takes Kalshi down, “they’re gonna have a lot of pissed off New Yorkers.” Kalshi CEO Tarek Mansour Claims Gambling Lobby Is […] Senate Has 4 Days to Advance CLARITY Act as White House Weighs Deal
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2026. Aug. 04. 02:50
The Senate has four days to advance the CLARITY Act before its August recess, while the White House reviews an ethics compromise. The delay leaves a bipartisan agreement unresolved as lawmakers approach a narrowing legislative window with broad implications for U.S. digital asset regulation. Industry Pressure Builds as Senate Faces Four-Day Deadline The Senate has […] FBI Spy Hunter Stole $1M Crypto From His Own Target, Feds Say
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2026. Aug. 04. 02:10
A former FBI supervisory special agent has been accused of doing something investigators spend years warning others about: exploiting access to cryptocurrency seed phrases that were never meant to leave an active counterintelligence case. According to prosecutors, roughly $1 million in digital assets disappeared from wallets tied to a foreign intelligence target, not through a […] Willy Woo Sees 20%-40% Chance of Partial Coldcard Bitcoin Recovery
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2026. Aug. 04. 01:30
Bitcoin analyst Willy Woo estimates authorities have a 20% to 40% chance of recovering part of the bitcoin stolen through the Coldcard vulnerability. Historical crypto recoveries spanning billions of dollars underpin that outlook, while security leaders urge victims to preserve evidence that could support future claims. Woo Points to Previous Recoveries Bitcoin analyst Willy Woo […] Ripple Backs Zilo and Licuido to Expand XRPL Capital Markets
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2026. Aug. 04. 00:45
Ripple invested in Zilo and Licuido to expand the XRP Ledger’s institutional capital markets infrastructure. The deals add regulated fund administration, issuance, trading, settlement, and collateral tools for tokenized assets. Ripple Expands Institutional Tokenization Infrastructure Ripple announced strategic investments in Zilo and Licuido on Aug. 3, extending the XRP Ledger’s institutional capital markets infrastructure with […] Strategy Says MSTR Beat Bitcoin in Every Four-Year Holding Period
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2026. Aug. 04. 00:05
Strategy says MSTR outperformed bitcoin across every rolling four-year holding period since the company adopted its treasury strategy. The comparison arrives as institutional ownership expands and Strategy holds 842,138 bitcoin after its third sale of 2026. Strategy Charts MSTR’s Performance Against Bitcoin Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR) CEO Phong Le shared on Aug. 3 that MSTR […] Coinbase CEO Presses Senate to Pass CLARITY Act This Week
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2026. Aug. 03. 23:20
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong urged senators to pass the CLARITY Act this week, citing one in four Americans who own crypto and stronger voter support for lawmakers backing the bill. Brian Armstrong Presses Senate Ahead of CLARITY Vote Crypto exchange Coinbase (Nasdaq: COIN) CEO Brian Armstrong intensified his campaign on Aug. 3, urging senators to […] Jim Cramer Plans to Dump His Bitcoin, Warns Quantum Will Crack It Soon
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2026. Aug. 03. 22:29
Jim Cramer says he plans to sell all of his bitcoin because he believes quantum computing could break the cryptocurrency’s security within about three years. Cramer Ties Quantum Progress to Bitcoin’s Security The CNBC “Mad Money” host made the comments after a July 30 interview with IBM Chairman and CEO Arvind Krishna. Krishna warned that […] U.S. FBI intelligence agent arrested in connection with theft of $1 million in crypto
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2026. Aug. 03. 22:17
The agent, who had "top secret" clearance and worked in FBI headquarters, was accused of taking crypto from wallets the agency had investigated. ZEC Just Surged Past $490 — Here Is What’s Driving the Rally
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2026. Aug. 03. 21:41
On Monday afternoon, Zcash surged nearly 5% to reach a session high near $494, reclaiming an $8 billion market capitalization and solidifying its position as the top privacy coin. Privacy as Crypto’s ‘Last Frontier’ On the afternoon of Aug.3, the privacy coin Zcash (ZEC) jumped nearly 5% after gaining more than $20 during a six-hour […] Michael Saylor Says He’s Never Sold Bitcoin, Not One Satoshi
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2026. Aug. 03. 20:40
Michael Saylor says he has never sold any personally held bitcoin, separating his own holdings from Strategy’s corporate treasury. His statement followed the company’s third BTC sale of 2026, which left Strategy holding 842,138 bitcoin. Saylor Responds After Strategy’s Latest Bitcoin Sale Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR) Executive Chairman Michael Saylor declared Aug. 3 that he […] Prediction Markets Explode in July as World Cup Fueled $54B in Trades
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2026. Aug. 03. 20:01
The 2026 FIFA World Cup pushed prediction markets into one of the fastest-growing corners of finance, driving record trading volume, fees, transactions, and open interest as millions of traders flocked to platforms to wager on match outcomes and tournament milestones. Prediction markets allow people to buy and sell contracts tied to the outcome of future […] American Bitcoin Grows Treasury Reserve to 8,000 BTC as Revenue Hits $67M
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2026. Aug. 03. 19:12
American Bitcoin generated $67 million in Q2 2026 revenue and maintained gross margins near 50% despite a 12% market drop in bitcoin price. Record Revenue and Production Growth American Bitcoin, a bitcoin accumulation platform linked to the Trump family, released its second-quarter 2026 financial and operational results Aug. 3. The company reported record quarterly bitcoin […] BTC Pushes Toward $64K as CLARITY Act Odds Slide to 27%
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2026. Aug. 03. 18:35
Bitcoin recovered from an intraday low of $62,216 to reach nearly $64,000, eventually settling between $63,680 to $63,929. Initial price declines were triggered by Strategy completing its sale of 1,638 bitcoins to fund preferred dividend payments and stock repurchases. Strategy Liquidation Weighs on Early Sentiment Bitcoin nearly tapped $64,000 on Monday as the cryptocurrency looked […] Ether ETFs Extend Weekly Run With $27M Inflow as Bitcoin Loses $61.5M
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2026. Aug. 03. 17:55
Ether ETFs attracted $27.42 million in the week ended July 31, securing a fourth consecutive week of inflows. Bitcoin funds lost $61.53 million, while XRP and solana gained ground and HYPE recorded another week of redemptions. A $233 Million Rally Fades by Friday The week began with a trickle, surged into a flood and […] Bitget Quits Japan, Forces Traders to Exit by Year’s End
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2026. Aug. 03. 17:18
Cryptocurrency exchange Bitget announced this week that it will stop serving customers in Japan, setting a Dec. 31, 2026, deadline after which any open trading positions will be closed automatically. The company disclosed the phased shutdown in official notices posted Aug. 2, 2026. As of Aug. 3, Japanese residents can no longer open new accounts […] TRON DAO Joins Blockchain Application Stanford Summit at the Science of Blockchain Conference as a Sponsor
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2026. Aug. 03. 17:09
Geneva, Switzerland, August 3, 2026 — TRON DAO, the community-governed DAO dedicated to accelerating the decentralization of the internet through blockchain technology and decentralized applications (dApps), served as a Premier Support Sponsor of the Blockchain Application Stanford Summit (BASS), held July 30 at Stanford University as part of the Science of Blockchain Conference (SBC) 2026. […] Bitmine Amasses 5.8M ETH, Closes In on 5% Supply Grab
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2026. Aug. 03. 16:15
Bitmine Immersion Technologies disclosed Monday that its cryptocurrency treasury has grown to $11.3 billion after increasing its ethereum holdings to nearly 5.8 million ETH, bringing the company within striking distance of owning 5% of the cryptocurrency’s total supply. Accelerate an Aggressive Ethereum Strategy On Monday, the company said its holdings totaled 5,797,813 ETH as of […] Trump-linked American Bitcoin president Matt Prusak departs for Giga Energy
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2026. Aug. 03. 15:24
The executive is leaving the Eric Trump-backed miner to join an AI power infrastructure firm, highlighting the shift toward energy and data center buildout. 2013 Bitcoin Whale Wakes, Moving 500 BTC as Coldcard Fear Deepens
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2026. Aug. 03. 15:08
Amid the Coldcard chaos that has rattled bitcoin holders for days, a wallet dating back to Dec. 2013 suddenly shifted 500 BTC at block height 960867. The eye-catching transfer lands as a growing string of long-dormant wallets has sprung back to life, adding fresh intrigue since the Coldcard breach first surfaced on July 30. Two […] U.S.-Japan intervention revives yen carry trade fears for bitcoin
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2026. Aug. 03. 14:46
Coordinated action sent the yen sharply higher, but bitcoin’s recent correlation suggests U.S. dollar strength, rather than the carry trade, may be the bigger risk. Circle Internet slides after Morgan Stanley downgrade, cut in price target
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2026. Aug. 03. 13:59
The bank said tokenized money market funds, Open USD and slower USDC growth could weigh on the stablecoin issuer's earnings. Circle slides after Morgan Stanley downgrade, cut in price target
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2026. Aug. 03. 13:59
The bank said tokenized money market funds, Open USD and slower USDC growth could weigh on the stablecoin issuer's earnings. Bernstein sees another leg lower for crypto markets if Clarity Act stalls
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2026. Aug. 03. 13:49
The broker said failure to pass the Clarity Act this year would likely send crypto lower, but expects U.S. regulators to accelerate rulemaking. Bithumb Locks In 2028 IPO as Crypto Listing Race Heats Up
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2026. Aug. 03. 13:23
South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb has put dates behind its long-discussed public listing, outlining a three-stage plan that targets an initial public offering in 2028. Rather than promising a quick path to market, the roadmap published by the South Korean exchange focuses on the less glamorous work that typically determines whether an exchange is ready […] BlackRock expands tokenized cash with new blockchain-based money market offerings
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2026. Aug. 03. 13:15
Both funds intend to qualify as eligible reserve assets for permitted U.S. payment stablecoin issuers under the GENIUS Act. Tom Lee's Bitmine bought more ether, added to stock buyback last week
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2026. Aug. 03. 12:53
Chairman Tom Lee said ether's outperformance versus the Nasdaq in July signals strengthening crypto fundamentals. Strategy sold another $105 million of bitcoin last week, repurchased $81.2 million of STRC
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2026. Aug. 03. 12:17
The company trimmed bitcoin holdings by 1,638 coins, while raising $290.6 million with sales of common stock. Strategy Completes Third Bitcoin Sale of 2026, Keeps 842,138 BTC
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2026. Aug. 03. 12:11
Strategy has completed its third bitcoin sale of 2026, raising its U.S. dollar reserve to $4 billion while maintaining one of the largest bitcoin treasuries in the world with 842,138 BTC. Strategy Adjusts Treasury Without Abandoning Bitcoin Executive Chairman Michael Saylor announced Monday that Strategy increased its USD reserve by $250 million and repurchased $81 […] Bitget set to exit Japan, close all remaining positions by year-end
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2026. Aug. 03. 12:03
The crypto trading platform, ranked fifth on CoinGecko, stopped accepting new registrations on Sunday and plans to shut down all remaining positions by Dec. 31. AI Agents Can Bypass Robinhood’s Stock Token Blocks, Per Coinfello
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2026. Aug. 03. 11:30
Robinhood Chain blocks U.S. persons from its tokenized Nvidia and Tesla stock, but the same permissionless network that powers 24/7 trading may let artificial intelligence (AI) agents and third-party wallets route around that block entirely. A Chain Built for Speed, Not Enforcement Amid much hype and fanfare, Robinhood Chain went live on July 1. Being […] Solo Bitcoin miner nets $200,000 as Coldcard hardware wallet drains rocks sentiment
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2026. Aug. 03. 11:18
Your day-ahead look for Aug. 3, 2026 Bitcoin, ether decline as Coldcard exploit enters a fifth day
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2026. Aug. 03. 10:51
Nevertheless, the drop in crypto prices seems restrained given the magnitude of losses in the wallet hack and the erosion of confidence in cold storage. Bithumb now targets 2028 IP after major internal restructuring
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2026. Aug. 03. 10:41
The South Korean crypto trading platform plans to see a preliminary listing review in 2027, but did not identify a proposed listing venue yet.
Bithumb now targets 2028 IPO after major internal restructuring
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2026. Aug. 03. 10:41
The South Korean crypto trading platform plans to see a preliminary listing review in 2027, but did not identify a proposed listing venue yet.
Saylor: Strategy Now Tracking Bitcoin’s 200-Week Average
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2026. Aug. 03. 10:30
Michael Saylor says Strategy is now tracking bitcoin’s 200-week moving average and its premium to that level, noting the price sits almost exactly on the line after trading above it 92% of the time historically. A New Metric on Strategy’s Dashboard Strategy’s executive chairman noted that the company is now tracking bitcoin’s 200-week moving average […] Live updates: Traders say bitcoin sell-off from $65,000 points to thin volume, not panic selling
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2026. Aug. 03. 10:29
ARP Digital’s Yusuf Fakhro said bitcoin’s weakness reflects stalled participation more than forced selling, with ETF flows turning negative, CME open interest back at 2023 levels and Strategy idle for a fifth straight week. Live updates: Strategy sells more bitcoin; price falls to $62,400
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2026. Aug. 03. 10:29
ARP Digital’s Yusuf Fakhro said bitcoin’s weakness reflects stalled participation more than forced selling, with ETF flows turning negative, CME open interest back at 2023 levels and Strategy idle for a fifth straight week. Live updates: Bitcoin rises above $63,000 as stocks surge to start August
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2026. Aug. 03. 10:29
ARP Digital’s Yusuf Fakhro said bitcoin’s weakness reflects stalled participation more than forced selling, with ETF flows turning negative, CME open interest back at 2023 levels and Strategy idle for a fifth straight week. Live updates: Bitcoin flirts with $64,000 as stocks start strong in August
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2026. Aug. 03. 10:29
ARP Digital’s Yusuf Fakhro said bitcoin’s weakness reflects stalled participation more than forced selling, with ETF flows turning negative, CME open interest back at 2023 levels and Strategy idle for a fifth straight week. Robinhood wins UK crypto registration before new regulatory regime kicks off
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2026. Aug. 03. 09:38
Robinhood’s U.K. arm was added to the FCA's list of registered cryptoasset companies as of July 31. ZachXBT Refuses to Trace the $88M Coldcard Hack
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2026. Aug. 03. 09:30
Blockchain investigator ZachXBT says he has no plans to trace the $88.6 million Coldcard hack, telling followers that Bitcoin’s community has offered him little support in return for his work in years past. ZachXBT Says He Has “Less Obligation” to Help The prolific onchain investigator, known for unmasking hackers behind some of crypto’s biggest thefts, […] Coldcard wallet losses may near $114 million as possible fourth sweep emerges
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2026. Aug. 03. 08:51
The pending transactions signal replace-by-fee, so anyone who spots their address in the mempool has minutes to pay a higher fee and move funds first. Senate Skips CLARITY Act Vote Monday, Five Days Left on Clock
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2026. Aug. 03. 08:30
The U.S. Senate’s Monday floor schedule does not include the CLARITY Act, leaving the crypto market structure bill just five days to clear the chamber before lawmakers leave for the August recess. No Floor Vote Scheduled as the Clock Runs Down The Senate’s schedule contains no floor vote on the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, […] U.S. Jobs, Circle, Galaxy, American Bitcoin earnings: Crypto Week Ahead
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2026. Aug. 03. 08:16
Your look at what's coming in the week starting Aug. 3 Is Saylor’s Strategy Selling Again? Lookonchain Claims Company Moved 299.84 BTC
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2026. Aug. 03. 07:30
A wallet potentially linked to Strategy moved 299.84 BTC, worth about $18.91 million, a transfer flagged by onchain tracker Lookonchain, reviving questions about whether Michael Saylor’s firm is preparing to sell bitcoin again. A Familiar Pattern Repeats Lookonchain reported that a wallet linked to Strategy moved 299.84 BTC to a new address nine hours before […] Ordinary WiFi Can Now Identify People With Near-Perfect Accuracy
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2026. Aug. 03. 06:30
Scientists at Germany’s Karlsruhe Institute of Technology have demonstrated a way to identify people using ordinary Wi-Fi signals in a room. The system analyzes how radio waves bounce off bodies and objects to form reflection patterns it can recognize, even when someone isn’t carrying a device and their phone is turned off. WiFi used to […] Bitcoin slips under $63,000 despite Iran deal hopes as Coldcard losses rattle market
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2026. Aug. 03. 06:15
Oil and Treasury yields fell after fresh U.S.-Iran talks eased inflation fears, but bitcoin and ether failed to catch a bid as fresh Coldcard-linked sweeps pushed observed losses to nearly $89 million. Trump Media’s bitcoin stash may be down to loan collateral after $165 million BTC move
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2026. Aug. 03. 05:52
Wallets tied to the Truth Social parent now hold about as much bitcoin as the company previously pledged as note collateral, making its next 10-Q the key test of whether recent Crypto.com transfers were custody moves or sales. Galaxy Digital and Duel Casino Clash Over 230 ETH Linked to Coldcard Exploit
Bitcoin News
2026. Aug. 03. 05:30
Alex Thorn, Head of Firmwide Research at Galaxy Digital, criticized Duel Casino for refusing to block nearly 230 ETH allegedly stolen from a victim of the Coldcard vulnerability. Nonetheless, Duel Casino refused to freeze the funds without having evidence linking them to the hack. Coldcard Hack Spreads: Duel Casino Refuses to Freeze Funds Without […] Michael Saylor’s Strategy is now tracking bitcoin’s 200-week moving average
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2026. Aug. 03. 05:07
Michael Saylor’s company, Strategy, is now closely monitoring bitcoin’s 200-week moving average, a key long-term support level that the cryptocurrency has historically respected.
Switzerland’s Crypto Use Is Double Germany’s, Study Finds
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2026. Aug. 03. 04:30
Switzerland has spent years building the conditions for broader cryptocurrency adoption, and the latest data suggest those efforts are paying off. A Bearingpoint study found that 23% of Swiss adults use cryptocurrency at least occasionally, more than double Germany’s 11% rate, pointing to a market where digital assets have steadily become part of mainstream financial […] Bitcoin Wasn’t Hacked in Coldcard Attack, Pompliano Explains
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2026. Aug. 03. 02:45
Anthony Pompliano separated the Coldcard security failure from Bitcoin’s protocol as verified losses exceeded $86 million. His warning arrives amid bearish sentiment, when technical incidents can quickly magnify fear, misinformation, and internal conflict. Pompliano Challenges the ‘Bitcoin Was Hacked’ Narrative Bitcoin investor and entrepreneur Anthony Pompliano addressed the Coldcard security incident on Aug. 2, warning […] CLARITY Act Faces New Senate Threat Over Trump Crypto Gains
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2026. Aug. 03. 01:30
A new Senate Banking Committee minority staff analysis renews Democratic objections that the CLARITY Act preserves pathways for President Donald Trump to profit from crypto ventures after financial disclosures showed about $1.4 billion in 2025 crypto earnings. The latest findings could further complicate the bill’s prospects before a Senate vote. New Senate Analysis Examines Trump’s […] Bitgo CEO Funds 100 BTC Wallet, Dares Anthropic’s AI to Steal It
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2026. Aug. 03. 00:32
Bitgo Chief Executive Officer Mike Belshe turned one of artificial intelligence’s biggest security debates into a public bitcoin challenge by placing 100 BTC, worth roughly $6.3 million at the time, into a publicly known wallet and inviting Anthropic’s Claude models to steal it. The move followed Anthropic’s disclosure that several of its AI models reached […] Samson Mow Shares 5 Urgent Steps for Coldcard Users Facing Losses
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2026. Aug. 02. 23:30
Bitcoin advocate Samson Mow outlined five immediate actions for users affected by the Coldcard wallet losses following the disclosure of a random number generator vulnerability. His recommendations focus on preserving evidence, reporting thefts, avoiding recovery scams, and documenting information that could support ownership claims. Samson Mow Outlines Immediate Actions for Affected Users JAN3 CEO Samson […] Bitcoin Miners Face August Showdown After Revenue Rebound
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2026. Aug. 02. 22:30
After June’s brutal slide from May, bitcoin miners finally caught a bit of breathing room. July mining revenue climbed by $38.93 million over June, offering a modest rebound, but not enough to erase the pressure many operators have been battling for months. May’s Boom Quickly Turned Into June’s Bust The latest six months of mining […] Coldcard Hacker Gets Brazen Bitcoin Laundering Offer Onchain
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2026. Aug. 02. 21:30
The Coldcard security incident entered another chapter after a public bitcoin transaction offered laundering services to the thief behind one of the largest self-custody bitcoin thefts ever recorded, while users also reported emergency firmware updates leaving some hardware wallets unusable. The new developments come just days after Coinkite disclosed that a long-dormant firmware flaw had […] Coinkite Faces Class Action Threat as Bitcoin Wallet Bug Costs Users Over 1,300 BTC
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2026. Aug. 02. 20:30
Coinkite, the company behind Coldcard, the hardware wallet affected by a vulnerability in its seed generation code, might face legal action from victims who have lost over $88 million in BTC over the last two days. Users Prepare To Exert Legal Action Against Coinkite Over Coldcard Vulnerability Coinkite, the company behind the Coldcard series of […] BTC Plunge Triggers Altcoin Sell-off as ADA Bucks the Trend
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2026. Aug. 02. 19:14
Bitcoin’s late-July rally collapsed into a $3,000 flash drop to $62,236 on July 31, erasing $40 billion in market capitalization. Total crypto market capitalization fell from $2.33 trillion to $2.22 trillion, while total altcoin market cap dropped to $964 billion. Bitcoin’s July Rally Collapses Into $62K Slump After teasing double-digit gains for much of late […] Counting down the days: State of Crypto
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2026. Aug. 02. 18:30
The Senate is going on its summer break in a week, leaving next to no time left to sort out its remaining priorities in August. And obviously, the fate of Clarity is one of those priorities.
Iran Rejects Trump Deal as Hormuz Tensions Grip Markets Again
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2026. Aug. 02. 18:15
Conflicting statements from Washington and Tehran have cast fresh uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz, leaving global markets and governments watching to see whether diplomacy can prevent another escalation in one of the world’s most strategically important waterways. Trump Says a Deal Is Taking Shape, but Iran Pushes Back U.S. President Donald Trump announced late […] Coinkite Under Fire for Retaining Customer Emails After $88M Coldcard Hack
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2026. Aug. 02. 17:14
The company, which is facing issues with its Coldcard wallet, sent security notices to customers to warn them about the high risk of losing their bitcoin. Nonetheless, Rodolfo Novak, co-founder and CEO of Coinkite, had assured that the company retained customer data for just 90 days after a purchase. Coinkite Faces Criticism For Leveraging Customer […] Why a DeFi platform ditched its consumer app to become the secret backend for tech giants
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2026. Aug. 02. 17:00
Revenue fell from $80 million to $20 million in the bear market. OTC lending at $260 million outstanding is the fastest-growing line, targeting $1 billion by year-end. Stablecoin Supply Sheds $15 Billion in Biggest Drop Since Terra
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2026. Aug. 02. 16:05
The stablecoin market cracked this summer, shedding roughly $14.56 billion after new federal rules wiped out interest payments on digital dollars. Moves like this tend to flush out yield-driven capital first, leaving traders scrambling to reposition. Data collected by defillama.com over the past seven days shows the stablecoin sector bled another $2.767 billion. Total stablecoin […] The future of crypto payments won't include on-ramps or bridges, Fun CEO says
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2026. Aug. 02. 16:00
Alex Fine said standalone crypto payment rails are becoming obsolete as platforms shift toward unified funding flows that abstract away blockchain complexity for users. Bitcoin Drive Engaged: Saylor’s New Message Sparks Buy Speculation
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2026. Aug. 02. 14:33
Michael Saylor’s latest tracker post has revived expectations that Strategy could announce another bitcoin purchase on Monday. The signal follows recent treasury sales that reduced the company’s holdings to 843,775 BTC. Saylor’s ‘Bitcoin Drive’ Post Revives Buy Expectations Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR) Executive Chairman Michael Saylor reignited speculation that the company will announce another bitcoin […] AI Stocks Trade Like Memecoins While Bitcoin Barely Moves – Week in Review
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2026. Aug. 02. 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. First, an important security warning. Coldcard users, pay […] The reverse bridge: Crypto meets Wall Street using perps
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2026. Aug. 02. 13:00
Crypto exchanges built perpetual futures for digital assets. Now they are using them to offer 24/7 exposure to stocks, commodities and indexes. Unlike the FTX collapse, the $89 million Coldcard exploit has investors sending bitcoin back to exchanges
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2026. Aug. 02. 12:03
The Coldcard vulnerability has smaller bitcoin holders moving funds onto exchanges for safety, according to blockchain analytics firms. This is opposite of the trend seen following the FTX collapse in late 2022.
Russia Goes After Durov, Bessent Slams CLARITY Opponents, and More – Weekly Recap
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2026. Aug. 02. 11:30
This week’s stories mixed Bitcoin history, U.S. regulation, new financial markets, DeFi consolidation, and geopolitical pressure. Satoshi Nakamoto’s famous “I don’t have time to try to convince you” line turned 16, while Scott Bessent demanded an immediate Senate vote on the CLARITY Act. CME Group unveiled sports index futures, Aave moved to exit six low-use […] Seed Phrases: The 12 Words Standing Between You and Losing Everything
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2026. Aug. 02. 09:30
On Jan. 10, 2026, a bitcoin and litecoin holder handed over their 12-word recovery phrase to someone posing as Trezor support and watched $282 million vanish in minutes, not because any encryption was broken, but because those 12 words are the entire wallet, and whoever holds them holds the funds. The Words Aren’t a Password. […] Moscow Bitcoin Mining Ban Hits Data Centers Until 2032
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2026. Aug. 02. 07:30
The government of Russia has included the city of Moscow and other regions in a 2024 decree banning cryptocurrency mining activities from August 15 to December 31, 2032. The amendment also includes the Moscow region and some territories of the Kursk region. Russia Expands Cryptocurrency Ban Decree Reach, Includes Moscow and Moscow Region The Government […] Latam Insights: Stablecoins Dominate Brazil’s $14.68B Crypto Market as Argentina Pushes Programmable Money
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2026. Aug. 02. 06:30
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto news from Latin America over the past week. In this edition, crypto demand booms in Brazil, Argentina’s banking groups are building stablecoins, and the IMF calls for an overhaul of crypto regulation in Brazil. Stablecoins Eclipse Bitcoin in Brazil as Demand Hits $14.68B According […] $11 Billion in Crypto Losses Adds Pressure on CLARITY Act
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2026. Aug. 02. 05:30
New York Attorney General Letitia James urged Congress to strengthen cryptocurrency regulation as the FBI reported more than $11 billion in crypto-related losses. Her Senate testimony argued the pending CLARITY Act would weaken state enforcement against digital asset scams. James Warns Federal Bill Could Weaken State Enforcement New York Attorney General Letitia James called on […] IRS Warns Fake Crypto Letters Target Wallets and Personal Data
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2026. Aug. 02. 03:30
Fraudsters are mailing counterfeit IRS notices that direct cryptocurrency holders toward a fabricated compliance portal designed to capture sensitive financial information. The campaign targets wallet access, exchange credentials, identities, and digital assets through official-looking correspondence. Counterfeit Letters Exploit Growing Crypto Tax Anxiety The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued a fraud alert about fake letters targeting […] XRP Scam Ring Arrested After Stealing $9M From 71 Investors
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2026. Aug. 02. 02:05
South Korean police arrested three suspects accused of stealing 12.3 billion won, or about $9 million, from 71 XRP investors. Investigators traced 27.3 billion won through related wallets, indicating that total losses could rise. Fake XRP Platform Vanished After Collecting Investor Funds The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency announced July 30 that investigators had apprehended three […] Grayscale Urges Senate CLARITY Act Vote Before August Recess
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2026. Aug. 02. 00:45
Grayscale urged Senate leaders to schedule a CLARITY Act vote before the August recess, warning that delay threatens U.S. competitiveness. The bill would divide crypto oversight between federal regulators and establish nationwide market rules. Grayscale Presses Senate Leaders as Legislative Window Closes Digital asset manager Grayscale called on Senate leaders to bring the CLARITY Act […] Elon Musk Denies Tesla China Sale Report Tied to SpaceX Merger
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2026. Aug. 01. 23:47
Elon Musk rejected a Wall Street Journal report claiming Tesla explored separating or selling its China business ahead of a potential SpaceX merger. The public dispute centers on one of Tesla’s largest operations and a report linking it to a broader corporate restructuring. Musk Rejects Report on Tesla’s China Business Elon Musk rejected a report […] Michael Saylor Rejects Report of New Strategy Bitcoin Sale Approval
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2026. Aug. 01. 22:42
Michael Saylor rejected claims that Strategy had approved a new $5 billion bitcoin sale plan, identifying the authorization as an existing capital-management tool. His clarification separates potential selling capacity from an immediate decision to reduce holdings. Saylor Pushes Back on Viral Bitcoin Sale Claim Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor pushed back Aug. 1 on reports […] Strategy holds STRC dividend at 12%
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2026. Aug. 01. 22:01
Customarily, Michael Saylor and team have lifted the STRC dividend when it trades sizably below par, but not this month. Coldcard Theft Balloons to $88M as Exchange Deposits Spike, Old BTC Moves
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2026. Aug. 01. 21:36
A suspected third wave of Coldcard-related bitcoin sweeps has pushed the observed incident to an estimated 1,367 BTC, while exchange deposits and long-dormant wallet activity have added two more signals for analysts to watch. A Third Wave Expands the Damage Galaxy Research disclosed on X that the three suspected waves drained about 4,585 addresses and […] Strategy Holds STRC Dividend at 12% as Stock Stays Below Par
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2026. Aug. 01. 20:49
Strategy confirmed its Stretch (STRC) preferred stock will keep paying a 12% annualized dividend in August 2026, even after the security closed July at roughly 12% below its $100 par value. A Rate That Keeps Climbing but Can’t Reverse Strategy (Nasdaq: MSTR) Executive Chairman Michael Saylor confirmed on August 1 that the Stretch Dividend Rate […] Bitcoin cold-wallet attack spreads to 4,500 addresses as losses near $89 million
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2026. Aug. 01. 20:10
Galaxy Research flagged a third wave of sweeps tied to weak Coldcard-generated keys, with the attacker now targeting smaller balances and changing how funds are collected onchain. Analyst: Bitcoin Drops to $60K in August Before Rebounding to $70K
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2026. Aug. 01. 20:05
Andrey Poroshin, a financial analyst at Bitbanker, an exchange with a presence in Russia, the UAE, and Kyrgyzstan, stresses that bitcoin will retest $60K lows as excess liquidity is withdrawn to recover $70K later, a price still below the base cost of mining in the U.S. Analyst: BTC To Retest $60K Levels In August But […] Japan, US Plot Yen Rescue as Speculators Face Reckoning
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2026. Aug. 01. 19:14
Japan and the United States are preparing to unveil a joint policy as early as next week to stop speculators from driving the Japanese yen to fresh multi-decade lows. Japan Strikes First, Buying Nearly $59 Billion in a Day The move follows a dramatic week of currency action. On July 30, Japan’s Ministry of Finance […] Dice Rolls Keep Bitcoin Keys Offline, but Not Everyone Will Bother
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2026. Aug. 01. 18:26
A standard six-sided die produces about 2.6 bits of unpredictable information with every roll. That may not sound like much, but repeated enough times, those rolls can create the raw randomness needed to secure a bitcoin wallet without relying on software or an electronic component. Why a Die Roll Is So Difficult to Predict Claude […] Coinbase Exec ‘Relentlessly Optimistic’ on CLARITY Act Odds
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2026. Aug. 01. 17:44
Coinbase Head of Institutional Strategy John D’Agostino says he remains “relentlessly optimistic” the CLARITY Act passes, even as Wall Street odds-makers put the bill’s chances well below 50%. A Coinbase Exec’s Case for Optimism D’Agostino, Coinbase’s Head of Institutional Strategy, told reporters he is confident the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, or CLARITY Act, will […] Tokenized stock trading surged 288% in July, but one QQQ token drove most of it
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2026. Aug. 01. 16:51
Without that QQQ token, QQQB, July volume for tokenized equities would be roughly $2.03 billion, about 30% below June’s total. Blackrock, Fidelity Lead $265M Bitcoin ETF Outflows as Ether Gains
Bitcoin News
2026. Aug. 01. 16:39
U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs posted $265.4 million in net outflows on July 31, led by Blackrock’s IBIT, while spot ether ETFs pulled in roughly $9 million the same day. A Sharp One-Day Reversal US spot bitcoin ETFs recorded $265.4 million in total net outflows on July 31. Blackrock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) led the retreat […] Bank of Italy research suggests stablecoins aren't necessarily cheaper for remittances
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2026. Aug. 01. 16:00
A mystery-shopping experiment found that exchange fees, foreign exchange spreads and banking rails mean stablecoin remittances are often no cheaper than traditional transfer means. Bitcoin mining difficulty shrinks 14% from this year's high as plunging revenues force operators to pivot
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2026. Aug. 01. 15:51
Difficulty falls as weak mining economics reduce capacity, while forward markets signal little relief through year-end. SEC to review Nasdaq bitcoin options approval after CME challenge
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2026. Aug. 01. 15:48
CME argues that because bitcoin is a commodity, options tied to its value fall under CFTC jurisdiction, not the SEC's authority. SUI Faces Fresh Unlock as Bulls Target a Run to $20
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2026. Aug. 01. 15:36
SUI traded near $0.68 on August 1 as roughly 13.72 million tokens, worth about $9.9 million, unlocked on schedule, while a popular trader called the current price range a setup for a run toward $20. A Token Unlock Lands Right on Schedule Sui’s August 1 token unlock released about 13.72 million SUI into circulation, split […] Coldcard Exploit Fuels Market Fear as 2 Bitcoin Forks Loom Ahead
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2026. Aug. 01. 14:49
Bitcoin slipped below $63,000 this week as a major hardware wallet security incident rattled confidence just as traders are preparing for two separate August events that could influence sentiment across the network. The world’s largest cryptocurrency traded between roughly $62,300 and $63,100 during early Saturday trading sessions after briefly pushing above $65,000 a day earlier. […] Was AI Responsible for Finding the Coldcard Security Flaw?
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2026. Aug. 01. 14:10
A five-year-old Coldcard software flaw may have allowed an attacker to reconstruct private keys and sweep more than 1,100 bitcoin, prompting the wallet’s maker to blame the discovery partly on artificial intelligence (AI). A Coordinated Sweep Empties Hundreds of Wallets The incident became public after roughly 594 BTC, valued near $38 million at the time, […] Trump Weighs Ethics Counteroffer as CLARITY Act Nears August Deadline
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2026. Aug. 01. 13:31
President Donald Trump is weighing a bipartisan ethics counteroffer for the CLARITY Act as Senate negotiators race to finalize crypto conflict-of-interest rules before the chamber’s August first week recess. A Counteroffer Reaches the White House Crypto policy journalist Eleanor Terrett reported on August 1 that Trump is weighing a bipartisan ethics counteroffer as the Digital […] Solana Foundation's new CISO warns AI is making crypto scams more convincing
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2026. Aug. 01. 13:00
Michael Coates, the foundation’s new CISO, said that AI vulnerabilities and fake identities will drive the next wave of blockchain security concerns. Everyone has the perps convergence backwards
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2026. Aug. 01. 13:00
Crypto is said to be growing up to look like Wall Street. The evidence in its biggest market points the other way, argues Bitget CEO Gracy Chen. Sygnum Bank’s B2B Model Fuels Switzerland’s Crypto Boom
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2026. Aug. 01. 12:10
Zurich-based Sygnum Bank has connected its regulated cryptocurrency services directly to Bancastato’s online banking system, giving clients in Switzerland’s Ticino region the ability to buy, hold, and sell four digital assets without opening an account at a separate exchange. Bancastato Brings Crypto Into Everyday Banking The integration, Sygnum explained, places bitcoin, ether, litecoin, and solana […] DOJ Files to Recover $47K in Crypto From ATM Fraud Scheme
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2026. Aug. 01. 10:30
Federal prosecutors are seeking approximately $47,000 in cryptocurrency allegedly taken from five victims through a technology-support and government-impersonation fraud scheme. The case reflects expanding efforts to recover digital assets after scammers convert victims’ cash through cryptocurrency ATMs. Computer Warning Led Victim to a Crypto ATM The U.S. Attorney’s Office civil forfeiture action seeking 47,461.73111 USDT […] Binance founder CZ calls for wallet diversification after $70 million Coldcard exploit
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2026. Aug. 01. 09:01
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao says hardware wallets can still have bugs and suggests spreading funds across multiple wallets after the major Coldcard security failure. WNBA Posts Reese-Bueckers $400 Bet Video, Deletes It as a Joke
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2026. Aug. 01. 08:30
The WNBA removed a video from its own social accounts after it showed Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers agreeing to a $400 wager on their teams’ next game. The league called the exchange lighthearted and declined to discipline either player, despite a collective bargaining agreement that prohibits wagers and attempted wagers on WNBA competition. A […] HIVE Exec: AI GPUs Earn 10x More per Hour Than Mining Rigs
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2026. Aug. 01. 06:30
HIVE Executive Chairman Frank Holmes said the firm’s AI compute GPUs are generating far more revenue per hour than its bitcoin mining rigs, as the company’s fiscal 2026 revenue surged 158% to $297.8 million. The Math Behind the 10x Claim Holmes laid out the comparison during the Roundtable 100 series earlier this week, arguing that […] XRP Ledger upgrade brings back features once pulled over critical bugs
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2026. Aug. 01. 06:09
The xrpld 3.3.0 release is expected next week with five proposed amendments, including two revised features that were previously withdrawn after researchers found bugs that could have allowed unauthorized transactions or fee draining. How bitcoin cold wallets lost $70 million in an attack that never touched the devices
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2026. Aug. 01. 05:55
Galaxy Research said weak seed generation let an attacker recreate likely private keys offline, sweep more than 1,000 BTC from nearly 1,200 wallets and continue searching without ever accessing the devices. Grayscale Sees 3,000 Onchain Vaults With $7B+ as Next Crypto Breakout
Bitcoin News
2026. Aug. 01. 04:30
Grayscale says onchain vaults could become the next crypto product to gain broad adoption in traditional finance. The structures resemble collateralized loan obligations but use smart contracts to manage assets and distribute returns. Grayscale Tracks $7B in Vaults as Wall Street Eyes Onchain Credit Stablecoins and tokenized assets have already begun reshaping traditional finance. Grayscale […] CEO Arrested Over Alleged Crypto-Funded Contract Killing
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2026. Aug. 01. 02:30
Federal prosecutors allege the chief executive of a cross-border currency exchange business converted $750,000 into cryptocurrency for undercover agents before arranging payments tied to an alleged murder-for-hire plot. Authorities also claim the executive sent 25,000 USDT as part of the final payment after agents staged the victim’s killing. Prosecutors Allege Crypto Payments Completed Murder-for-Hire Scheme […] The Coldcard Exploit Explained: Who Lost Bitcoin and Who’s at Risk
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2026. Aug. 01. 00:30
An attacker exploited weak seeds generated by certain Coldcard hardware wallets to steal bitcoin worth roughly tens of millions from hundreds of addresses on July 30. According to a deep analysis from Galaxy Research, the core theft unfolded in a tightly coordinated burst lasting about 25 minutes, while broader analysis later connected roughly 1,196 addresses […] 
