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December AugustNinth Circuit Ruling Sets Up a Kalshi Supreme Court Fight on Sept. 3
Bitcoin News
2026. Aug. 31. 23:45
New Jersey has until Thursday to ask the U.S. Supreme Court to review a Third Circuit decision protecting Kalshi’s sports event contracts from state gambling law. On Friday, a federal appeals court in San Francisco decided the same question the opposite way, handing the state the circuit split it told Justice Samuel Alito in June […] Robinhood Chain Hits Record $875M DEX Volume as Tokenized Stocks Surge
Bitcoin News
2026. Aug. 31. 23:04
Robinhood Chain posted record decentralized exchange (DEX) activity at the end of August, with daily DEX volume reaching $875 million. Tokenized equities are emerging as a major source of that growth, giving DeFi venues and blockchain infrastructure a new stream of trading activity. Robinhood Chain Processes 5.52M Transactions in Record DEX Day Robinhood Chain is […] BIP-110 Supporters Revive Minority Fork, Slash Block Size to Just 300 KB
Bitcoin News
2026. Aug. 31. 22:04
This weekend, the BIP-110 community restarted the stalled fork that occurred on Aug. 8, 2026, and so far, the chain has mined over 800 blocks. In addition to changing the proof-of-work (PoW) consensus from SHA-256d to Blake2b, blockchain developer Luke Dashjr reduced the block size, something he’s been itching to do to Bitcoin for years. […] Bitwise’s Solana ETF Hits $1 Billion AUM Just 10 Months After Launch
Bitcoin News
2026. Aug. 31. 21:27
Bitwise’s solana staking exchange-traded fund (ETF) has crossed $1 billion in assets just 10 months after launch, making solana one of only three crypto assets with an ETF above that threshold. The milestone comes as SOL rebounds sharply and major financial firms expand access to the token. Bitwise Takes Solana ETF Past $1 Billion as […] North Korean hackers are moving tens of millions on Hyperliquid as Trump pushes to onshore the crypto platform
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Aug. 31. 20:48
Blockchain data reviewed by CoinDesk shows wallets tied to North Korea’s Lazarus Group sold more than $30 million in bitcoin on the platform in the last three weeks alone. CLARITY Act Odds Stay Buried as Senate Showdown Closes In
Bitcoin News
2026. Aug. 31. 20:17
As August comes to a close, the CLARITY Act is barreling toward a critical Sept. 15 Senate test with prediction marketplace odds flashing serious doubt that Congress can drag the sprawling U.S. crypto market structure bill across the finish line before 2026 ends. The split is hard to miss. At the time of writing, Kalshi […] Zano Activates Hard Fork 6, Opening The Privacy Chain to Exchanges, Bridges and DEXs
Bitcoin News
2026. Aug. 31. 19:43
It also enables native ZANO to bridge non-custodially from Zano to transparent chains including Ethereum, Solana and TON. August 31, 2026 – Zano’s Hard Fork 6 is now live on mainnet after activating at block 3,833,000, completing the largest network upgrade in the privacy blockchain’s seven-year history. The upgrade introduces Gateway Addresses, a new type […] Webull Partners With Coinbase to Offer Crypto Trading in Canada
Bitcoin News
2026. Aug. 31. 19:19
The Florida-based exchange announced plans to expand its digital asset service offering to Canada, partnering with Coinbase for crypto infrastructure and leveraging its crypto-as-a-service capabilities and deep liquidity. The expansion follows similar moves in Australia and Brazil. Webull Partners Coinbase To Launch Services In Canada As popularity and demand for cryptocurrency-tied financial services grow in […] NYSE Owner ICE Taps Tzero as 24/7 Tokenized Stock Race Ignites
Bitcoin News
2026. Aug. 31. 18:12
Intercontinental Exchange, also known as ICE, the owner of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), is pushing deeper into tokenized public equities, tapping Tzero to build the regulated blockchain plumbing needed to move NYSE-listed securities onchain. The two companies disclosed on Aug. 31 that Tzero will become a premier design partner for digital transfer-agent and […] SimpleSwap Marks a Year Inside Exodus Wallet, Ships Five Partner Updates With No Integration Changes
Bitcoin News
2026. Aug. 31. 17:47
SimpleSwap-powered fixed-rate exchanges have been running within the Exodus wallet for a year. Over those twelve months, the partner side of the product gained five capabilities, none of which required Exodus or any other partner to change their integration. Automatic refunds on swaps paused for screening A small number of exchanges are paused for compliance […] Bitcoin Price Holds Above $78.5K as August Gains Near 25%
Bitcoin News
2026. Aug. 31. 17:30
Bitcoin’s price fell to an intraday low of $77,024 following reported military clashes between U.S. and Iranian forces. The cryptocurrency quickly recovered, consolidating near $78,600. Strong August Performance Bitcoin’s price appeared to consolidate around $78,000 on the last day of August after the latest direct military exchanges between the U.S. military and Iranian forces sent […] Crypto ETFs Pull in $2.07 Billion as Bitcoin and Ether Lead the Week
Bitcoin News
2026. Aug. 31. 16:36
U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs attracted $924.48 million during the week of Aug. 24 to Aug. 28, while ether funds added $824.42 million. Solana, XRP and HYPE exchange-traded funds (ETFs) posted their strongest broad-based showing yet, lifting combined inflows across the five categories to roughly $2.07 billion. Bitcoin ETFs Add $924.48M as Ether Funds Draw $824.42M […] Blackrock’s BUIDL Hits $2.8B, Reclaims Treasury Crown
Bitcoin News
2026. Aug. 31. 15:40
Blackrock’s BUIDL fund has climbed back to roughly $2.8 billion in assets, reclaiming its spot as the largest tokenized U.S. Treasury product after briefly ceding the title to Circle’s USYC earlier this year. Back on Top, Barely The largest tokenized Treasury fund in the world changed hands twice in six months, and Blackrock just won […] Kalshi lays down first lifetime ban for ex-member of Congress George Santos
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Aug. 31. 15:33
The prediction market platform banned Santos for manipulation as part of the industry's ongoing efforts to show it's dealing with bad behavior. Balancer V1 Pool Hacked for $234K in Same Bug Family
Bitcoin News
2026. Aug. 31. 15:05
A Balancer V1-style liquidity pool lost roughly $234,000 to a rounding-error exploit on August 31, according to Slowmist, the same category of bug that drained $116 million from Balancer’s V2 pools last November. A Small Hack With a Familiar Signature Even though Balancer has seen a similar scenario play out before, history once again repeated […] NYSE owner ICE taps tZERO for tokenized securities push, takes stake in firm
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Aug. 31. 14:44
The deal adds transfer-agent and settlement infrastructure to ICE's plans for an NYSE-affiliated market for tokenized stocks, tZERO said. Tom Lee’s Bitmine Buys 53,501 ETH as Ethereum’s Price Fights for $2,500
Bitcoin News
2026. Aug. 31. 14:10
On Monday, the publicly traded firm Bitmine Immersion Technologies announced that it has pushed its ethereum treasury holdings to 5.90 million ETH, putting Tom Lee’s digital asset treasury (DAT) heavyweight within striking distance of controlling 5% of the network’s circulating supply just as ETH prices close out a blistering August comeback. The Connecticut-based company disclosed […] Ireland bars crypto from new tax-advantaged investment accounts
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Aug. 31. 13:29
Eligible assets for the new accounts include listed stocks, bonds, and ETFs, with providers handling tax reporting to simplify investor compliance. Cronos Halts Chain After $75M Tectonic Exploit
Bitcoin News
2026. Aug. 31. 13:17
The Cronos network remains frozen following a massive price manipulation exploit targeting the Tectonic money market protocol. The Validator Dilemma: Restart or Roll Back The Cronos network, an Ethereum Virtual Machine-compatible Layer 1 blockchain, confirmed Monday that the network remains paused pending an investigation into an exploit of Tectonic, a money market protocol on the […] Bitmine makes largest ether purchase since June as Tom Lee points to crypto's strong Q3
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Aug. 31. 12:53
Company Chairman Lee said crypto’s recent outperformance could draw more institutional investors. Bitcoin Price Battles Back From $77K as Bulls Eye $80K Breakout
Bitcoin News
2026. Aug. 31. 12:45
Bitcoin is fighting to steady itself Monday, Aug. 31, 2026, after a hard rejection from the upper-$79,000 range flushed the leading crypto asset toward $77,000 per coin before buyers finally showed up. With bitcoin’s price trading between $78,000 and $78,500, the tape has become a fight between a short-term rebound and heavy resistance near $79,300-$80,000, […] Saylor Strikes Again: Strategy Scoops Up $370M Worth of Bitcoin
Bitcoin News
2026. Aug. 31. 12:16
Strategy purchased another 4,603 bitcoin for $369.7 million, pushing Michael Saylor’s company deeper into its long-running bitcoin treasury strategy after he teased the acquisition on Sunday. Saylor Delivers on ‘We’re Back’ With 4,603-Bitcoin Purchase The Nasdaq-listed company acquired the bitcoin at an average price of $80,318 per coin, according to Saylor’s announcement Monday, Aug. 31. […] Strategy returns to bitcoin buys, adding $370 million worth last week
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Aug. 31. 12:11
It's the first week of bitcoin purchases for the Michael Saylor-led company in about two months. Strategy returns to bitcoin buys, adding $370 million of BTC last week
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Aug. 31. 12:11
It's the first week of bitcoin purchases for the Michael Saylor-led company in about two months. Robinhood Chain beats Ethereum in daily revenue as memecoin trading takes over
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Aug. 31. 11:53
The two-month-old network processed a record 5.52 million transactions on Aug. 30 as users launched 22,600 tokens and memecoin trading tools drove most of the $2.66 million in revenue. FOMO Cracks Top 5 US Finance Charts, Passes Kalshi and Cash App
Bitcoin News
2026. Aug. 31. 11:30
Fomo, the social crypto trading app built for Robinhood Chain and other networks, has climbed into the top five U.S. finance apps on Apple’s App Store, overtaking Cash App and rival prediction market Kalshi. From Beta App to Chart-Topper Fomo launched its public beta in May 2025, founded by Paul Erlanger and Se Yong Park. […] Sberbank plans to add ether and USDT as collateral for crypto-backed loans: Report
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Aug. 31. 11:26
The Bank of Russia recently included ETH and USDT in a draft list of cryptocurrencies approved for public trading on Russian exchanges. Here's 1 metric on U.S. debt that makes bitcoin's bull case look stronger than ever
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Aug. 31. 11:25
Your day-ahead look for Aug. 31, 2026 Digital Sovereignty and the Global Race for Stablecoin Regulation
Bitcoin News
2026. Aug. 31. 11:00
The Digital Sovereignty Alliance (DSA) is a nonprofit social welfare organization committed to advocating for public policies that support ethical innovation in decentralized technologies, blockchain, cryptocurrency, Web3, and artificial intelligence. DSA conducts research, organizes educational events, and promotes policies that prioritize public welfare and digital sovereignty. Adrian Wall is Managing Director of the Digital Sovereignty […] U.S. strikes on Iran fail to stir bitcoin, on track for best month since November 2024
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Aug. 31. 10:44
Bitcoin held steady despite a broader risk-off move after the first U.S. strikes against Iran for weeks sent oil higher and stocks lower. The cryptocurrency has gained 24% this month. Metaplanet Sends $188M More Bitcoin to Coinbase in 3 Hours
Bitcoin News
2026. Aug. 31. 10:30
Metaplanet moved 2,400 BTC, worth about $186 million, into Coinbase Prime in just three hours on August 31, its third large transfer to the exchange since August 25. Six Transactions, Three Hours, $186 Million Metaplanet moved again, and this time onchain trackers caught nearly every step. Trackers flagged the Tokyo-listed bitcoin treasury firm depositing 2,400 […] Ireland Bans Crypto From New State Investment Scheme
Bitcoin News
2026. Aug. 31. 09:30
Ireland is excluding cryptocurrencies from a new state-backed savings and investment scheme designed to encourage residents to move cash out of bank accounts into capital markets. Bridging the Deposit Gap Ireland will exclude high-risk financial products, including crypto assets and derivatives, from its new state-backed savings and investment scheme, officials said. According to a local […] Robinhood Chain App Revenue Beats Ethereum, Hyperliquid
Bitcoin News
2026. Aug. 31. 08:30
Robinhood Chain’s apps pulled in $2.66 million in revenue over 24 hours, edging out Ethereum and Hyperliquid L1 on the same metric. A Two-Month-Old Chain Punches Above Its Weight Even though the Arbitrum-built L2 launched its public mainnet on July 1, during Robinhood’s “The World Is Flat” event in London, it is already beating far […] U.S. jobs report, Russia’s digital ruble rollout: Crypto Week Ahead
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Aug. 31. 08:22
Your look at what's coming in the week starting Aug. 31. Live updates: Bitcoin holds $78,000 as yen breaks 160 and rate-hike bets lift the dollar
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Aug. 31. 08:18
Bitcoin is holding just under $78,000 as August closes. The dollar strength that pushed the yen past its intervention line is the same force capping crypto. Live updates: Bitcoin holds $78,000, ether forms bullish golden cross
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Aug. 31. 08:18
Bitcoin is holding near $78,000 as August closes. The dollar strength that pushed the yen past its intervention line is the same force capping crypto. Live updates: Bitcoin trades near $78,000; Strategy buys BTC for first time since late June
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Aug. 31. 08:18
The price of crude oil is surging higher after overnight military strikes in Iran, with Trump once again proclaiming victory. Live updates: Bitcoin bounces from early Monday lows
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Aug. 31. 08:18
The price of crude oil is surging higher after overnight military strikes in Iran, with Trump once again proclaiming victory. Live updates: Bitcoin eyes 25% gain in August, best month since November 2024
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Aug. 31. 08:18
The price of crude oil is surging higher after overnight military strikes in Iran, with Trump once again proclaiming victory. Luke Dashjr exits mining pool Ocean after split over Bitcoin mining’s future
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Aug. 31. 08:04
The split was mutual, with both parties citing differing views on the future of Bitcoin mining and recent protocol developments. Tether CEO Slams BIS Over Tokenized Bank Deposit Push
Bitcoin News
2026. Aug. 31. 07:30
Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino stressed that stablecoins are a more trusted form of money than tokenized bank deposits, explaining that they are collateralized by U.S. treasuries, while tokenized bank deposits are usually only backed by 10% in liquid assets. Tether CEO on Tokenized Deposits: “The Emperor Has No Clothes” The debate between several representations of […] September Fed rate hike fears look overblown as the probability stands at just 58%, not 90%
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Aug. 31. 06:42
Odds of a rate hike in September remain below 60% despite Warsh's hawkish speech on Friday. Observers downplay fears of tightening. Belgium Seeks Crypto Wallet Data From EU Registrars in Piracy Probe
Bitcoin News
2026. Aug. 31. 06:30
Belgian authorities are intensifying their fight against digital piracy by requiring European domain registrars to hand over sensitive operator data, including cryptocurrency wallet details. Crackdown on Digital Piracy Belgian authorities have escalated their efforts to combat digital piracy by issuing sweeping demands to European domain registrars, requiring them to turn over financial records, cryptocurrency wallet […] With 75% of Tech Listings Asking for AI, Gen Z Weighs Specialist vs Generalist
Bitcoin News
2026. Aug. 31. 05:30
In June, 75% of tech job listings asked for explicit AI skills, up from 67% in March and a 178% year-over-year jump. That surge is forcing Gen Z to choose between hyper-specializing in areas like agentic AI and responsible AI or building a “geek polyvalent” profile that pairs technical range with human judgment, a framework […] Zcash private transactions could go from three-second waits to under 200 milliseconds
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Aug. 31. 05:23
Zakura says a new cryptography stack makes mobile proof generation more than 14 times faster, removing one of the biggest delays users face when sending private ZEC. Cronos halts blockchain after $75 million lending exploit hits lending app Tectonic
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Aug. 31. 04:57
An attacker allegedly pushed Tectonic’s thinly traded TONIC token up 100-fold, used it as collateral to borrow real assets and left most funds stranded when Cronos validators paused the network. Iceland EU Rejection Keeps Nation Outside MiCA Crypto Rules
Bitcoin News
2026. Aug. 31. 04:30
52.8% of voters rejected resuming talks to join the EU, with citizens choosing to retain its current status as a member of the European Economic Area (EEA). This means Iceland remains outside the MiCA framework, at least until new regulation changes affect the EEA. Iceland Says No To EU Talks, Maintains Own Crypto Framework In […] Bitcoin barely blinks as U.S. hits Iran, sending oil higher and stocks lower
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Aug. 31. 04:29
BTC remains August's best-performing asset after the latest escalation in geopolitical tensions. Sberbank Sees Russian Legal Crypto Trading Hitting $46B in Year One
Bitcoin News
2026. Aug. 31. 03:30
According to Sberbank Deputy Chairman of the Executive Board Anatoly Popov, most crypto trading volume will continue to be routed outside the regulated exchange system. Even so, estimates put crypto trading volume on regulated exchanges at over $46 billion in the first year. Russia Regulated Crypto Trading To Reach $46.43 billion During First Year Russian […] Interactive Map Showing Exactly Where 67 Million US Crypto Holders Live
Bitcoin News
2026. Aug. 31. 02:30
An interactive map estimates how 67 million American crypto holders are distributed across every state and congressional district. Separate data show the industry supports nearly 232,000 jobs and $55.4 billion in economic activity. Interactive Map Tracks Crypto Holders Across the US An interactive map estimates where 67 million American crypto holders live, providing figures for […] Why a Famous Burger Chain Now Calls Itself a ‘Bitcoin Company’
Bitcoin News
2026. Aug. 31. 01:31
Steak ‘n Shake says bitcoin payments have strengthened sales, reduced costs, and supported investment in food quality. Its strategy now extends beyond checkout to a bitcoin reserve and employee bonuses. Why Steak ‘n Shake Now Calls Itself a Bitcoin Company A burger chain founded in 1934 has redefined itself around bitcoin, Steak ‘n Shake shared […] US Strikes Iran, Brent Cracks $90 as Hormuz Risk Explodes Again
Bitcoin News
2026. Aug. 31. 00:45
U.S. forces struck Iranian rocket launchers near the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday after reportedly spotting preparations for another mining operation, abruptly ending a roughly monthlong lull in direct attacks between Washington and Tehran. Sunday’s Aug. 30 strikes put military risk squarely back over one of the world’s most critical energy corridors after more than […] Options Bets Turn Defensive Ahead of a Bitcoin Price Showdown
Bitcoin News
2026. Aug. 30. 23:48
Bitcoin derivatives traders are dragging a hefty book into September, with futures open interest at $54.82 billion while the spot price sits at $78,425 at 7 p.m. Eastern time on Aug. 30. Alongside this, options positioning tells a sharper story. Currently, calls dominate outstanding contracts, September expirations are heavily populated, and max-pain levels are mostly […] UK Reveals 240 Crypto Millionaires in First Official Tax Report
Bitcoin News
2026. Aug. 30. 22:45
The UK government’s first official report on taxable crypto asset gains identifies 240 people who each declared more than £1 million in capital gains. Together, they reported £717 million, more than half of the £1.38 billion declared by 17,600 individuals. First Official Tax Report Identifies 240 Crypto Millionaires The UK government’s first official publication of […] Solana Breaks 10-Month Curse as Institutional Money Storms In
Bitcoin News
2026. Aug. 30. 21:45
As of this weekend, the digital asset solana (SOL) is closing August with its first monthly win in nearly a year, as institutional money, a tighter future token supply, and record network activity drove SOL back above $100 per coin. The token traded near $106 on Sunday afternoon after touching $110.38 on Aug. 27, its […] Bessent’s Bond Buyback Gamble, Druckenmiller’s Response, and More – Weekly Recap
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2026. Aug. 30. 20:17
This week’s stories showed crypto pushing deeper into traditional finance as markets rallied. Charles Schwab moved beyond BTC and ETH by adding SOL, AVAX and LINK, while Circle minted 5 billion USDC in a week. Bitcoin reclaimed $80,000 as Treasury buybacks fueled debate over yield suppression, with Stanley Druckenmiller warning against intervention. Meanwhile, Coinbase and […] Bitcoin Early Adopters Stir as 6,427 BTC Worth $500M Moves in August
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2026. Aug. 30. 19:05
Following the Coldcard exploit that occurred 30 days ago in July, the episode and others that followed appear to have rattled many long-term holders, as August brought an enormous wave of dormant coins moving to new addresses. According to the latest metrics, 6,427.59 dormant BTC worth $507 million moved for the first time in years […] Russia’s Largest Bank Sber Eyes BTC, ETH, USDT for Crypto-Backed Loans
Bitcoin News
2026. Aug. 30. 17:33
Russia’s largest bank plans to expand crypto-backed lending by accepting bitcoin, ether, and tether as collateral after new regulations take full effect. Sberbank says the initiative will build on its digital asset loan pilot. Sberbank Plans to Expand Crypto-Backed Lending Sber, Russia’s largest bank, majority-owned by the government, plans to accept bitcoin, ether, and tether […] Fedwatch Turns Hawkish With 57% Odds of September Rate Increase
Bitcoin News
2026. Aug. 30. 16:22
September suddenly looks far less comfortable for rate-cut bulls, with the CME Fedwatch tool now pricing a quarter-point Federal Reserve hike at 57% at the upcoming Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, after Chairman Kevin Warsh delivered a Jackson Hole speech that markets took as distinctly hawkish. The real action is now centered on the […] Michael Saylor hints at first bitcoin purchase in two months as bitcoin nears $79,000
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Aug. 30. 15:39
Bitcoin rebounds from Friday’s low as Strategy’s valuation expands and bitcoin dominance climbs above 60%. Michael Saylor hints at first bitcoin purchase in two months
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Aug. 30. 15:39
Bitcoin rebounds from Friday’s low as Strategy’s valuation expands and bitcoin dominance climbs above 60%. From Hawala to Swift: Inside the 1,000-year battle to move money safely
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Aug. 30. 15:00
Finance has spent centuries decoupling wealth from physical transport, but constantly erasing friction creates vectors for increasingly high-tech exploits. Bulls Reload for Another Assault on $81K as Bitcoin’s Price Rises
Bitcoin News
2026. Aug. 30. 14:53
On Sunday, bitcoin’s price saw a rise of 1.5%, climbing to an intraday high of $78,960 before hitting some resistance. The leading crypto asset is attempting to acquire higher ground after falling from the $81,000 range a few days ago. Bitcoin Reclaims Ground After Recent Pullback Presently, at 10:10 a.m. Eastern time, BTC is trading […] ‘We’re Back’: Michael Saylor Hints Strategy May Buy Bitcoin Again
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2026. Aug. 30. 13:38
Michael Saylor has revived speculation about Strategy’s next bitcoin move with a cryptic “We’re Back” message and holdings chart. The post followed a buying pause while the company accumulated $6.69 billion in dollar liquidity. Saylor Revives Strategy’s Bitcoin Purchase Mystery Speculation over a renewed bitcoin purchase emerged Sunday after Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR) Executive Chairman […] One by One, the Industry Is Fixing the Tokens – Week in Review
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2026. Aug. 30. 13:00
From last Friday to this Friday, bitcoin has gone up roughly 2%, presumably digesting last week’s candle, the single largest weekly candle by dollar amount in its history. Thus far, the breakout has held. Through Thursday’s close, U.S. equities have also been flat to slightly positive, owed almost entirely to Nvidia’s nearly 9% Thursday surge, […] Crypto market makers are cashing in on bitcoin's rally - without betting on direction
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2026. Aug. 30. 12:00
As bitcoin surges back above $80,000, sophisticated trading firms are quietly collecting yield rather than making directional bet. ECB’s Schnabel Says Central Bank Money ‘Must Go Onchain’
Bitcoin News
2026. Aug. 30. 11:30
“Central bank reserves remain superior to stablecoins as the ultimate settlement asset,” European Central Bank Executive Board member Isabel Schnabel told attendees at the Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium. Schnabel’s Pitch Isabel Schnabel didn’t mince her words, stating unequivocally that stablecoins lack “the independent capacity to expand liquidity rapidly during periods of financial stress,” a […] Swedish Tax Scrutiny Shadows Crypto Miners’ Pivot to AI
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2026. Aug. 30. 10:30
Swedish tax authorities are challenging hundreds of millions of kronor in VAT deductions claimed by data center operators in the country’s north, turning the distinction between crypto mining and computing services into a test for an industry now racing to convert mining sites into AI infrastructure. This article first appeared in The Energy Mag. The […] BIS Chief: Stablecoins Still Aren’t Credible Money at Scale
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2026. Aug. 30. 09:30
Bank for International Settlements (BIS) General Manager Pablo Hernández de Cos told the Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium on August 28 that stablecoins still fail as real money and tokenized deposits should instead carry the bulk of everyday payments. A Blunt Verdict From Basel The BIS is the institution central bankers turn to for standards, […] A Texas Player Just Let $1 Million Expire. It Was Sitting at a Gas Station the Whole Time
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2026. Aug. 30. 07:30
A $1 million Powerball ticket sold at Circle K store #2704686 at 6107 W. Parmer Lane in Austin has now expired after going unclaimed past the Texas Lottery’s August 1 deadline. The ticket matched the five white balls 3, 8, 31, 60, and 65 in the February 2, 2026 drawing but missed the red Powerball […] MEV Explained: Ethereum’s Top Sandwich Bot Made $295M, Then Lost $7.5M
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2026. Aug. 30. 05:30
A single Ethereum contract has pulled in more than 117,000 ETH, roughly $295 million at current prices, sandwiching other traders since March 2023, and in June, an anonymous attacker turned its own playbook against it for a $7.5 million payday. The Hunter Becomes the Hunted Earlier this year in June, an unidentified attacker deployed 66 […] Bullish Makes $100M AI Credit Bet With GPUs Serving as Collateral
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2026. Aug. 30. 03:30
On Friday, the institutionally focused digital asset exchange Bullish announced it has extended a $100 million stablecoin debt facility to USD.AI in order to finance loans secured by graphics processing units (GPUs). Alongside this, the company noted that it plans to list USD.AI’s yield-bearing crypto asset sUSDai on the trading platform as well. Bullish Puts […] Bitcoin Bull Cycle Peak Could Be Driven by Global ETF Demand
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2026. Aug. 30. 01:10
Cryptoquant founder Ki Young Ju says bitcoin’s current bull cycle could peak as institutions and ETFs expand beyond the United States. He expects deeper stablecoin liquidity and tokenized asset infrastructure to widen global access. Global ETF Demand Could Shape Bitcoin’s Cycle Peak The peak of bitcoin’s current bull cycle could be driven by institutional capital […] Crypto Weekly: Solana Leads Altcoin Gains as XRP and DOGE Slide
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2026. Aug. 30. 00:05
The crypto market cap ended the week flat at $2.73 trillion after volatile swings between $2.70 trillion and $2.79 trillion, contrasting with the previous week’s $500 billion expansion. Crypto Economy Ends Flat After Volatile Week Crypto markets endured another volatile session this week as bitcoin and major altcoins retreated from multi-week highs before mounting a […] A $1.1 million crypto card hack crashed a neobank's token 49%
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2026. Aug. 29. 23:49
The exploit caused the neobank's AVICI token to drop 49% from a 24-hour high, hitting a record low before paring some of the losses. Goldman Sachs Predicts Gold Will Hit $4,900 by Year-End
Bitcoin News
2026. Aug. 29. 22:49
Goldman Sachs analysts forecast gold prices will reach $4,900 per troy ounce this year, supported by central bank demand, which is expected to reach 50 tonnes of gold per month. Nonetheless, the analysts did not consider elevated demand for gold hedges via ETFs. Goldman Sachs: Gold to Rise to $4,900 on Central Bank Demand With […] Zcash’s 19x Rally May Have More Room as Grayscale Eyes Bitcoin Share
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2026. Aug. 29. 21:33
Zcash has climbed roughly 19-fold over the past year, but Grayscale argues the privacy-focused cryptocurrency may remain undervalued. The crypto asset manager sees privacy, cybersecurity development, and cross-chain connectivity supporting further market-share gains. Grayscale Sees More Room After Zcash’s 19x Rally Zcash may have further upside despite rising approximately 19-fold over the past year, according […] Community Bankers Demand Total Ban on Stablecoin Rewards
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2026. Aug. 29. 20:37
Community banks are leading the opposition to the CLARITY Act, stressing that there is no middle ground on the stablecoin yield issue. Rebeca Romero Rainey, president and CEO of Independent Community Bankers of America, said that this so-called “loophole” had to be “closed entirely.” Community Banks Draw Close Ranks On Stablecoin Yield Passing the Digital […] Don’t Trust, Verify: Poisoned AI Links Expose a Nightmare for Crypto Workers
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2026. Aug. 29. 19:35
This week, the co-founder of Refi Hub, Numa Lunah, explained that he was compromised by following a download link delivered inside a Claude chat window. The warning is a wake-up call to blockchain and crypto industry workers, as links, skills, and other packages can lead to irreversible theft. Claude Chat Link Turns Into a Malware […] Ripple Donates $300K to Support Nepal and Tibet Flood Relief
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2026. Aug. 29. 18:31
Ripple is donating $300,000 to World Central Kitchen and Mercy Corps following devastating floods in Nepal and Tibet. The funding will support emergency meals, clean-water access, and sanitation efforts in affected communities. Ripple Directs $300K to Emergency Assistance A $300,000 Ripple donation will support emergency food, water, and sanitation assistance after destructive flooding struck Nepal […] Trump Teleprompter Operator Fined $172K After Dominating Kalshi Bets
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2026. Aug. 29. 17:30
According to the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), former White House teleprompter operator Gabriel Perez has been ordered to pay a fine of $172,539.02 after he got caught using Kalshi to bet on Trump’s “mention market” events. CFTC Details How Perez Used Early Access to Trump’s Speeches Bitcoin.com News reported on the accusations against […] Grayscale Names 3 Cryptos That Could Gain From Surging US Debt
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2026. Aug. 29. 16:30
Grayscale says unchecked U.S. debt growth could weaken confidence in fiat currencies and increase demand for alternative stores of value. The crypto asset manager identifies bitcoin, ethereum, and zcash as potential beneficiaries of the debasement trade. Grayscale Connects Rising Debt to 3 Cryptos Surging U.S. government debt could strengthen demand for BTC, ETH, and ZEC, […] Bitcoin Price Retreats After Warsh’s Hawkish Jackson Hole Keynote
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2026. Aug. 29. 15:30
After reaching a high of $81,455 per coin on Thursday, bitcoin’s price has spent the last day shedding 2.5% in value. By Friday, bitcoin tapped a low of $76,877 following Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh’s first Jackson Hole keynote. Bitcoin Retreats From $81,455 as August Gains Hold Firm As of today, Aug. 29, 2026, at […] Ditching 'digital gold': BPI study suggests everyday Americans prefer control and micro-investing
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2026. Aug. 29. 15:00
A new survey suggests some of bitcoin's most familiar sales pitches of changing the world may be poorly suited to a majority of prospective buyers. Swift’s $1.5 quadrillion network faces a blockchain test
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2026. Aug. 29. 15:00
Crypto executives say new blockchain payment infrastructure could make Swift obsolete. Bankers say its 11,500-institution network gives it the power to absorb the technology instead. The next trillion-dollar currency may not be a stablecoin — it might not even have a name yet
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2026. Aug. 29. 15:00
AI agents are coming. They will need to pay each other. Crypto executives agree on the problem but disagree sharply on the solution, and one thinks the answer has not been invented yet.
Inside the high-stakes battle between digital dollars and Swift's massive money engine
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2026. Aug. 29. 15:00
Crypto executives say new blockchain payment infrastructure could make Swift obsolete. Bankers say its 11,500-institution network gives it the power to absorb the technology instead. Helius CEO Secures Last-Minute Votes to Slash Solana Inflation
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2026. Aug. 29. 14:40
SGP-0002, which proposed to double Solana’s disinflation rate from 15% to 30%, passed in the nick of time, as Helius CEO Mert Mumtaz resorted to old politics, contacting validators to change their votes after it seemed the proposal would not gather enough support to reach implementation. Solana Barely Passes Double Disinflation Proposal Validators of the […] Trump-Linked Account Rugs GOLD Token, Nets $312K Profit
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2026. Aug. 29. 13:34
An account followed by President Trump launched a Solana token called GOLD this week, then dumped its entire 224.5 million-token stake for a $312,000 profit within hours. A Familiar Playbook, a New Wallet Fifteen wallets were all it took as onchain sleuths flagged the GOLD token shortly after realtrumpcoins, an X account followed by President […] Tokenized assets are busier than the data shows
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2026. Aug. 29. 13:00
When you strip out what was never mobile, correct for who's holding what and why, add back what works off-contract, the utilization of tokenized assets looks close to 20%, argues Katana’s Matthew Fisher. Bitcoin ETFs Snap 9-Day Streak With $202M Exit as Ether Gains $102M
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2026. Aug. 29. 12:41
U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) snapped a nine-day, $3 billion buying streak with a $202 million net outflow on August 28, even as spot ethereum ETFs added another $102 million the same day. A Nine-Day Run Comes to an End The party lasted nine trading sessions starting August 17, when U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded […] Starkware Mines Quantum-Safe Bitcoin Transaction on Mainnet
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2026. Aug. 29. 11:30
A quantum-resistant bitcoin transaction using Starkware researcher Avihu Levy’s QSB method has been mined on mainnet without a soft fork or changes to Bitcoin’s consensus rules. The experiment offers an opt-in defense against future quantum attacks, though it remains costly, nonstandard, and far from a network-wide solution. Starkware Shows Bitcoin Can Add Quantum Defense Without […] NFL Returns to Draftkings and Fanduel, Still Shuns Prediction Markets
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2026. Aug. 29. 09:30
The NFL signed new multi-year sports betting deals with Draftkings, Fanduel, and Fanatics on Thursday, ending a five-month gap without an official sportsbook partner. All three agreed to bar wagers on injuries and officiating, which the CFTC has proposed restricting on prediction markets. The league has no deals with any such entity, and has confirmed […] Coinbase’s Armstrong vs. Binance’s CZ: Should You Trust Their Bitcoin Price Calls?
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2026. Aug. 29. 07:30
Well, the short answer is no, as is probably true of any prediction, since you can simply add all this informational chaos to your own research and decisions. However, the longer answer might help you understand how you could read what the co-founders of the two major crypto exchanges say next about where the price […] New York Warns of Fake Crypto and AI as Scam Losses Hit $8 Billion
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2026. Aug. 29. 05:30
New York officials are warning that AI-generated content and fake cryptocurrency projects are making investment fraud more convincing. Reported investment scam losses exceeded $8 billion in 2025, rising 38% from the previous year. Investment Scam Losses Rise 38% Investment scams became the costliest fraud category tracked by the Federal Trade Commission in 2025, according to […] Bitcoin wallets untouched for 10 years moved $40 million. Most avoided exchanges
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2026. Aug. 29. 04:30
Six decade-old wallets moved $40 million this month, but Galaxy's data shows dormant coin activity at its lowest since 2022 and 2026 on pace for under half of last year's total. Bitcoin wallets untouched for 10 years moved $40 million worth of coins
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2026. Aug. 29. 04:30
Six decade-old wallets moved $40 million this month, but Galaxy's data shows dormant coin activity at its lowest since 2022 and 2026 on pace for under half of last year's total. Bitcoin Moves Closer to Gold as US Debt Revives Debasement Trade
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2026. Aug. 29. 03:30
Bitcoin is behaving less like a technology stock and more like gold as its correlations shift sharply, according to Grayscale. Rising U.S. debt and renewed fiscal concerns are also bringing the debasement trade back into focus. Bitcoin’s Correlation Shifts From Nasdaq Toward Gold Bitcoin’s relationship with traditional assets is changing as investors increasingly treat the […] Evernorth XRP Treasury Deal Advances After SEC Filing Takes Effect
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2026. Aug. 29. 02:33
The SEC cleared a key regulatory step in Evernorth’s proposed merger, moving the XRP treasury company closer to a Nasdaq listing under the ticker XRPN. Evernorth Merger Moves to Shareholder Vote Evernorth Holdings Inc. moved closer to its planned Nasdaq listing after the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) declared its Form S-4 effective, the […] Ripple is preparing XRP Ledger for quantum computers before ‘Q-Day’ arrives
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2026. Aug. 29. 02:30
An Anthropic model cut the work needed to break a leading post-quantum signature candidate by a factor of 67 million last month, while Bitcoin and Ethereum published their own migration plans this week. Ireland Moves $38M in Bitcoin Tied to Drug Dealer’s Lost Fishing Rod
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2026. Aug. 29. 01:30
Blockchain parsers show that Ireland’s Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB) has successfully moved another 500 BTC valued at $38 million from a large cluster of old unspent transaction outputs (UTXOs) that once belonged to a cannabis dealer named Clifton Collins. While the onchain movement seems to be the fourth recovery to date, it has not been […] Ripple Prime Expands Into Equity Derivatives With Delta One Launch
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2026. Aug. 29. 00:11
Ripple Prime has launched a Delta One business offering total return swaps across U.S.-listed equities, indices, and digital assets. The expansion gives institutional investors cross-asset access through a single prime brokerage counterparty. Ripple Prime Adds Delta One to Multi-Asset Brokerage Ripple expanded its institutional brokerage business Aug. 27 with the launch of Delta One within […] 12 Years Later, Bitcoin Remembers the Man Who Got There First
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2026. Aug. 28. 22:53
Twelve years ago today, cryptographer Hal Finney died after a five-year fight with ALS, six years after he became the first person on Earth to receive a bitcoin transaction. His story is still one of the strangest, most human threads running through Bitcoin’s history. A Signature Before Bitcoin Had a Price Before bitcoin had a […] Tusk Pushes Crypto Law Re-Vote After Zondacrypto Scandal
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2026. Aug. 28. 21:37
Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk stressed that, amid the scandal surrounding the Zondacrypto case, he would call for the Speaker of the Sejm, the lower house of the Polish Parliament, to organize a revote on the President’s veto of the Crypto-Asset Market Act. Poland To Revote Crypto-Asset Market Act After Zondacrypto Scandal Polish authorities are […] Kalshi takes legal blow in court ruling confirming state powers over prediction markets
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2026. Aug. 28. 21:28
This latest U.S. appeals court ruling sets up a rift between federal courts on event contracts, suggesting the U.S. Supreme Court may need to settle the matter. Bitfinex Signals Start of Bitcoin Price Bull Phase as Gold Tie Peaks
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2026. Aug. 28. 20:27
Analysts from Bitfinex stressed that this regime change comes as the debasement trade narrative takes center stage once again, with bitcoin starting to be considered, alongside gold, as a hedge against deteriorating fiscal and monetary fundamentals. Bitfinex Highlights Bitcoin Price Correlation with Gold As Debasement Trade Narrative Evolves Analysts warn that bitcoin is starting to […] Circle Brings USDC Into UK Premier League With Chelsea Shirt Deal
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2026. Aug. 28. 19:10
Circle has signed a principal partnership with Chelsea Football Club that will put the company and USDC branding on the club’s men’s, women’s, and academy shirts from the 2026/27 season. The agreement gives one of crypto’s largest stablecoins a prominent place in global sports marketing. Circle Puts USDC on Chelsea Shirts From 2026/27 Season Circle […] BTC Rejects $81,500 as Whales Build Massive Sell Wall at $81K
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2026. Aug. 28. 17:51
Bitcoin briefly rallied to $81,500 before pulling back below $79,300, failing to hold the critical $80,000 support level for the second time in a week. Bitcoin Loses Steam Ahead of Fed Chair Speech Bitcoin lost momentum soon after breaching $81,000, as markets awaited Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh’s inaugural Jackson Hole speech. The price slid […] Solana vote to double disinflation passes by a hair in dramatic finish
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2026. Aug. 28. 16:12
Solana's first network-wide vote went down to the wire, with Kraken and Galaxy-linked validators switching sides before the disinflation proposal narrowly passed. CoinRabbit Hits Six Years of Incident-Free Custody With ChangeNOW’s NOWCustody
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2026. Aug. 28. 16:11
Six years after launch, the crypto lending platform reports no security incidents and a steady ten-minute loan turnaround, built on NOWCustody, the custody product from ChangeNOW. CoinRabbit, a crypto asset management platform, has passed six years with no security incident and no loss of client assets, while holding an average loan turnaround of about ten […] Bitcoin ETFs Cross $100 Billion With $242 Million Inflow
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2026. Aug. 28. 15:41
Bitcoin and ether ETFs extended their inflow streaks to nine sessions on Thursday, attracting $242.24 million and $234.51 million, respectively. Solana, HYPE and XRP funds also posted strong gains as crypto ETF demand broadened across the market. Bitcoin, Ether ETFs Add $476.75M as 9-Day Streak Extends The late-August rally kept drawing fresh institutional money. Bitcoin […] BitGo to buy NYDIG trading arm for $42.5M in cash and stock plus $15M earnout
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2026. Aug. 28. 14:37
The deal to buy NYDIG IF Holdings comprises $7 million in cash and around $35.5 million, as well as the $15 earnout. Fed Chair Kevin Warsh at Jackson Hole: 'We have work to do' on inflation
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2026. Aug. 28. 14:05
The Fed chair delivered highly anticipated remarks at the Kansas City Fed's annual symposium on Friday morning. TRUMP Up 20% as Public Citizen Puts Investor Losses at $4.7B
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2026. Aug. 28. 14:04
President Donald Trump’s TRUMP memecoin surged over 20% to reach a $705 million market cap, though it remains down overall for 2026. TRUMP Memecoin Rebounds Despite 2026 Downtrend U.S. President Donald Trump’s memecoin, TRUMP, briefly surged toward $3 Friday as the digital asset appeared to pare some of the losses it had sustained since peaking […] The Clarity Act slipped to September. Banks are building anyway
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2026. Aug. 28. 13:00
But every month without settled rules quietly rewards the walled garden, writes Matter Labs’ Vassilis Tziokas Dunamu Partners With Visa to Build Stablecoin, AI Payment Rails
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2026. Aug. 28. 12:40
Dunamu, the operator of Upbit, signed a strategic partnership with Visa on Aug. 27 to build stablecoin and artificial intelligence (AI)-driven payment infrastructure, the companies announced in San Francisco. Upbit’s Parent Company Teams up With a Global Payments Giant Executives from Dunamu and Visa met in San Francisco to formalize a partnership covering stablecoin payments, […] Ethena looks beyond crypto to squeeze yield from booming equity perpetuals
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2026. Aug. 28. 12:30
The issuer of the $4 billion USDe token said it expects real-world asset perpetuals to eclipse crypto derivatives in its backing within 12 to 24 months. SBI buys 20% stake in Indonesia's Ajaib for $270 million to expand yen stablecoin in Southeast Asia
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2026. Aug. 28. 12:18
The Japanese financial giant is acquiring a 20% stake in the Indonesian online brokerage to build a cross-border, blockchain-based settlement network. Bitcoin is outperforming stocks and correlating with gold just when it matters most
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2026. Aug. 28. 11:43
Your day-ahead look for Aug. 28, 2026 Bitcoin Gained $14,264 in a Week, Galaxy Says Next Bottom Signal Is Close
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2026. Aug. 28. 11:30
One number tells the story of bitcoin’s week gone by: $14,264. That’s how much bitcoin’s price added in seven days, the largest single-week dollar gain the asset has ever recorded. The Week by the Numbers Bitcoin closed out the trading week (ending Aug. 23) gaining $14,264, or 22.7%, to end at $77,387, enough to make […] Circle's USDC takes over Chelsea's jersey in Premier League's first sponsorship deal
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2026. Aug. 28. 11:09
Financials were not disclosed, though reports from earlier this year suggested Chelsea was targeting 65 million pounds a year ($88.3 million) for the sponsorship berth. Circle's USDC takes over Chelsea's jersey in Premier League first sponsorship deal
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2026. Aug. 28. 11:09
Financials were not disclosed, though reports from earlier this year suggested Chelsea was targeting 65 million pounds a year ($88.3 million) for the sponsorship berth. Bullish backs USD.AI with $100 million in financing to drive GPU-backed loans
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2026. Aug. 28. 11:03
Cryptocurrency platform Bullish is extending a $100 million debt facility to USD.AI to finance GPU-backed loans for artificial intelligence infrastructure. Bitcoin hits highest level in 3 months before pulling back as altcoins consolidate
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2026. Aug. 28. 10:37
BTC briefly touched $81,455 overnight, its highest since May 15 as Nasdaq futures slipped and gold extended gains heading into the weekend. Visa doubles down on South Korea with Upbit operator Dunamu on stablecoin payments
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2026. Aug. 28. 10:21
Following a deal with Shinhan Financial, the global payments giant is widening its footprint in Asia’s major crypto hub through South Korea's largest exchange. Why Did a Judge Just Kill the Trump Administration’s Anthropic Ban?
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2026. Aug. 28. 09:30
A federal judge tore up the Pentagon’s “supply chain risk” label on Anthropic late Thursday, ruling that the Trump administration illegally punished the artificial intelligence (AI) firm for refusing to let the military weaponize its Claude models. A Blunt Rebuke From the Bench U.S. District Judge Rita Lin of the Northern District of California handed […] Kraken users briefly locked out after a flood of sanctioned crypto transactions
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2026. Aug. 28. 09:10
The activity, appearing to spread sanctioned funds to trigger account restrictions, occurred between Aug. 17 and Aug. 24. Live updates: Bitcoin options worth $6.4 billion just expired as prices hover near $80,000
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2026. Aug. 28. 09:09
The $6.4 billion expiry cleared after bitcoin’s run from roughly $62,000 to $80,000, leaving traders to rebuild positions around a very different price range. Live updates: Markets turn cautious before Warsh speech as bitcoin loses overnight gains
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2026. Aug. 28. 09:09
Treasury yields rise across the U.S. and Europe as investors brace for a hawkish tone Live updates: Bitcoin slips as Warsh talks tough on inflation at Jackson Hole
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2026. Aug. 28. 09:09
"We have work to do," on prices, said Warsh. Live updates: Bitcoin trading near $79,000 following Warsh's hawkish Jackson Hole remarks
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2026. Aug. 28. 09:09
"We have work to do," on prices, said Warsh in his highly anticipated keynote address at the Kansas City Fed's annual symposium. Live updates: Bitcoin slides below $78,000 as markets digest Warsh's hawkish remarks
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2026. Aug. 28. 09:09
"We have work to do," on prices, said Warsh in his highly anticipated keynote address at the Kansas City Fed's annual symposium. IREN shares fall 8% as costly AI transition weighs on earnings
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2026. Aug. 28. 09:07
Weakening profitability overshadowed a major milestone in IREN’s transformation into an AI cloud provider. Brazil Deploys Crypto Alerts System to Neutralize Cyber Threats
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2026. Aug. 28. 08:30
The Central Bank of Brazil is advancing the implementation of a crypto threat system for banks and national crypto exchanges. The system, already developed, would help institutions identify, process, respond to, and mitigate cyberattacks using cryptocurrency as an exit rail. Central Bank of Brazil to Implement Crypto Threat System As crypto rises in popularity in […] Bitcoin’s Price Has Stalled and Arthur Hayes Says Strategy Pays the Price
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2026. Aug. 28. 07:30
Bitcoin has stalled around $80,000 for much of this week, and Arthur Hayes believes that pause alone is enough to break Strategy’s decade-old bitcoin playbook. The BitMEX co-founder argues Michael Saylor is now boxed into three uncomfortable choices, and none of them are free. The Premium Problem For years, Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR) traded like […] US Bitcoin Mining Grip Slips From Q1 to Q3 as Rival Nations Gain
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2026. Aug. 28. 06:30
From the start of the year and 57 days into the third quarter, the United States has seen its share of Bitcoin’s hashrate slide nearly a percentage point, along with roughly 55 exahash per second (EH/s) of computational power. At the same time, other nation-states that dominate mining, like China and Russia, captured more of […] Here’s why Warsh’s Jackson Hole speech is a major event for bitcoin and gold
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2026. Aug. 28. 06:30
Warsh’s Jackson Hole speech could shape expectations for Fed support of Treasury buybacks, with implications for bitcoin, gold and long-term yields. Solana’s faster supply cuts lead vote while $800,000 daily burn plan trails
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2026. Aug. 28. 06:22
All three proposals have cleared quorum, but a plan to slow new SOL creation is only narrowly passing while a separate vote to sharply increase token burns remains below the two-thirds support needed. Solana’s faster disinflation plan leads vote as $800K burn proposal trails
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2026. Aug. 28. 06:22
All three proposals have cleared quorum, but a plan to slow new SOL creation is only narrowly passing while a separate vote to sharply increase token burns remains below the two-thirds support needed. California Alone Is Holding $15 Billion in Money That Belongs to Its Residents
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2026. Aug. 28. 05:30
California is sitting on $15.485 billion in unclaimed property, spanning more than 84 million individual properties that the State Controller’s Office says are waiting to be returned to nearly 39 million Californians. Texas is holding about $10.5 billion and Ohio about $4.8 billion, and estimates suggest 1 in 10 Americans has missing money from sources […] Bitcoin is trading at a premium on Coinbase after a long time. Here's what it means
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2026. Aug. 28. 05:02
The indictor has flipped positive for the first time since May as BTC looks to establish a foothold above $80,000. Bitcoin under $80,000, solana leads majors higher before Warsh's Jackson Hole debut
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2026. Aug. 28. 04:40
Every major but HYPE gained over 24 hours, capping a week that added 9% to bitcoin and 20% to solana. Tokenization Threatens Deposit Stability, Dallas Fed Researchers Warn
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2026. Aug. 28. 04:30
Research from the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas warns that the rapid adoption of tokenized deposits and instant 24/7 blockchain transfers could destabilize bank liquidity and shrink long-term lending capacity. Threats to Long-Term Lending Capacity The rapid adoption of deposit tokenization and instant settlement technologies could fundamentally alter the traditional banking model, potentially curbing banks’ […] An XRP treasury company backed by Ripple is a shareholder vote away from Nasdaq
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2026. Aug. 28. 04:21
The SEC cleared the paperwork for Evernorth's merger with a shell company, setting up a Sept. 30 vote and a listing under the ticker XRPN. UK Gives Bank of England New Stablecoin Innovation Mandate
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2026. Aug. 28. 03:05
The U.K. government plans to give the Bank of England a new secondary objective to support innovation in payments, including stablecoins and other forms of digital settlement. Financial stability will remain the central bank’s primary mandate. Lucy Rigby Backs New Bank of England Mandate for Digital Finance The U.K. is moving to give the Bank […] NZ’s ACT Party Proposes Waiving Capital Gains Tax on Crypto
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2026. Aug. 28. 01:09
ACT, a party with the fourth-largest representation in the New Zealand Parliament, is campaigning to modernize digital finance rules, proposing regulation to waive crypto gains tax on qualified assets held for over a year and to exempt low-value purchases made with crypto assets. ACT Proposes New Rule For Digital Assets In Campaign Reform Pledge Cryptocurrency […] Bitcoin Mining Consumes 30% of Paraguay Energy, Analysts Reveal
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2026. Aug. 28. 00:11
During the “Accelerating Bitcoin” conference, experts debated how current bitcoin mining operations would affect the Paraguayan grid, warning of a possible generation crisis by 2029 if bitcoin mining energy consumption grows moderately, as it currently accounts for 30% of the country’s energy production. Paraguayan Grid Could Face Crisis By 2029 Due To Bitcoin Mining Operations […] Polymarket Pulls NFL Contracts, Certifies Bitcoin Bets The Same Day
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2026. Aug. 27. 22:53
Polymarket’s US-serving platform withdrew both of its NFL player participation filings on Aug. 26, one day after certifying them with the CFTC and one day before the listing date it had given the agency. On the same day, the exchange certified bitcoin, ether, and solana price contracts. Both sets were filed as swaps in the […] Trump Media Drops ‘Truth Predict’ Buildout, Chooses Crypto.com Instead
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2026. Aug. 27. 21:16
Trump Media has abandoned plans to build a prediction market directly into Truth Social, opting instead to market Crypto.com’s existing prediction products to its users. Trump Media Scraps Original Prediction Market Idea for New Partnership with Crypto.com The shift effectively kills the original version of Truth Predict before launch and offers a revealing look at […] $13T Asset Manager Charles Schwab Adds 3 Altcoins to Its Crypto Push
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2026. Aug. 27. 19:53
There’s been a great deal of institutional interest in crypto assets over the last two years, and on Thursday, the $13 trillion asset manager Charles Schwab announced that it is expanding its digital asset listings beyond bitcoin and ethereum. According to the announcement, solana (SOL), avalanche (AVAX), and chainlink (LINK) accessibility will be added to […] Moonwell Locks Base Borrowing After $8.7M MAMO Attack
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2026. Aug. 27. 18:33
Attackers extracted roughly $8.7 million from Moonwell after artificially inflating the price oracle of the low-liquidity MAMO token, then using it as collateral to borrow higher-value assets before converting them to DAI. Automated Safeguards Protect User Funds Decentralized lending protocol Moonwell has restricted borrowing across all Core Markets on the Base network as it investigates […] Connecticut's new lawsuit against Kalshi piles on to prediction market legal fight
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2026. Aug. 27. 18:28
The courtroom combat across state and federal courts is so far producing roughly split outcomes, suggesting a big job may be coming for the Supreme Court. Bessent’s Bond Buyback Gamble Could Pour Fuel on Bitcoin’s Price
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2026. Aug. 27. 17:40
Bitcoin’s price reclaimed $80,000 per unit on Thursday after breaking past a key $79,000 resistance level, driving its market capitalization back to $1.61 trillion and positioning the asset for an over 20% gain in August. Key Resistance Broken Bitcoin reclaimed $80,000 on Thursday, breaking through a key $79,000 resistance level that had held since shortly […] Ethena surges as buyback vote, VC unlock overhaul boost token outlook
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2026. Aug. 27. 17:32
The changes aim to cut investor selling pressure and channel protocol revenue to ENA as Ethena looks to revive USDe growth. Giant Hole in Global Crypto-Tax Net; China’s Taxable Crypto Only 1/5th of the US
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2026. Aug. 27. 16:42
Only 14% of total global taxable onchain crypto asset activity falls into the new global tax net, which becomes active in 2027, an analysis showed. European countries account for the largest share, while China’s taxable activity is less than one-fifth of the U.S.’s. Last year, potentially taxable global onchain crypto asset activity surpassed $457 billion, […] GTA 6 leaker cashes out of his own memecoin hours before Rockstar's gameplay reveal
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2026. Aug. 27. 16:32
The token hit a $25 million market cap on the back of nine days of unreleased Grand Theft Auto VI footage. Its creator has now sold his stack — hours before Rockstar's first official gameplay reveal. Bitcoin Price Rockets Past $80K as Leveraged Shorts Get Crushed
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2026. Aug. 27. 15:50
Bitcoin’s price has once again smashed through the $80,000 range, reaching an intraday high of $80,808 per coin on Thursday at 11 a.m. EDT. The leading crypto asset has risen 3.5% over the last 24 hours and now stands with a market cap of around $1.60 trillion. Bitcoin Smashes $80,000 as Crypto Market Turns Green […] 240 UK taxpayers made more than $1.3 million each from crypto holdings in fiscal 2025
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2026. Aug. 27. 15:36
For the first time, the U.K.'s tax office broke out crypto capital gains figures, showing 17,600 people reported $1.87 billion in profits during the 2024-2025 tax year. SEC Eyes Sweeping Crypto Custody Rewrite as White House Weighs In
Bitcoin News
2026. Aug. 27. 15:22
According to reports, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is looking to update custody rules, and the regulator has sent its amended plan to the White House for review. The proposal dubbed “Amendments to the Custody Rules” is reportedly being assessed by the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA). SEC Sends Major Custody […] Clearing firm RQD* raises $74 million as Wall Street prepares for tokenized markets
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2026. Aug. 27. 14:32
Bain Capital led the investment in the U.S. clearing and custody firm, which plans to expand its digital asset and tokenization infrastructure. TronBid Expands Marketplace: Rent TRON Energy and Reduce USDT Fees
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2026. Aug. 27. 14:29
Berlin, Germany, August 27th, 2026, Chainwire. TronBid expands its two-sided TRON resource marketplace, giving users new ways to rent Energy, trade Energy and Bandwidth, and reduce USDT fees for TRC-20 transactions. TronBid, a peer-to-peer marketplace for TRON network resources, has expanded its platform with new tools for users looking to rent TRON Energy, manage transaction […] Crypto traders brace for Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s Jackson Hole speech
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2026. Aug. 27. 14:01
One analyst expects Warsh to take a tough line on inflation, but still sees the Fed holding off on rate hikes until at least after the November mid-term elections. Solana Proposals Could Cut Staking Yield to 2.25%, Emissions by $1.5B
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2026. Aug. 27. 13:42
Two Solana proposals could sharply reduce token issuance while increasing burns, potentially cutting staking yields roughly in half within two years. The trade-off is lower income for stakers in exchange for a tighter long-term supply profile for SOL. 21Shares Sees Solana Emissions Falling by up to $1.5 Billion Solana is moving toward a leaner monetary […] The Clarity Act will put Main Street banks at a disadvantage
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2026. Aug. 27. 12:30
The Blockchain Association’s Summer Mersinger dismisses the harm to community banks in defending the stablecoin rewards language in the Clarity Act, says community banker Nate Franzén. Blackrock Captures $322.79M as Bitcoin, Ether ETFs Add $424M
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2026. Aug. 27. 12:20
Bitcoin and ether ETFs extended their inflow streaks to eight sessions on Wednesday, attracting $232.12 million and $192.35 million, respectively. XRP, HYPE and solana funds also drew fresh capital, keeping the late-August buying run broad. Bitcoin ETFs Add $232M as Blackrock Keeps Setting the Pace Eight sessions into the current run, institutional appetite for crypto […] AI bug reports trigger emergency warning for Bitcoin Lightning node operators
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2026. Aug. 27. 12:08
Developers are holding details for two weeks while fixes reach operators, in the second Lightning security emergency this month traced to AI work on Bitcoin code. Mirae Asset eyes $109 billion crypto empire after acquiring Digital X
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2026. Aug. 27. 11:37
Park Hyeon-joo, Mirae Asset Financial Group’s founder, outlined his ambitious stablecoin, RWAs, and STOs plan for Digital X, formerly known as Korbit, in an event for his employees. Bitcoin experts prefer this defined-risk strategy for the next leg higher in prices
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2026. Aug. 27. 11:11
Your day-ahead look for Aug. 27, 2026 Kalshi Nears Sponsorship Deal With Times-Owned The Athletic
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2026. Aug. 27. 11:05
Kalshi is in advanced talks to become a sponsor of The Athletic, filling a commercial slot the sports title has left open since its exclusive Betmgm partnership lapsed. No agreement has been signed yet, and any deal would need approval from the New York Times’ parent company. Talks Would Fill a Slot Left by an […] Bitcoin tests its largest supply wall at $80,000, near ETF holders’ average price
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2026. Aug. 27. 10:54
Bitcoin is testing its largest supply cluster alongside the key 50-week moving average. Unstoppable Domains drops $2 million plan to bring .crypto and .bitcoin to standard internet
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2026. Aug. 27. 10:51
The abandoned bids would have cost over $2 million in base fees alone, leading the firm to prioritize financial viability over broader internet adoption. Bitcoin steadies above $79,000 as ETF inflows hit longest streak since April
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2026. Aug. 27. 10:31
BTC held its ground Thursday as spot bitcoin ETFs logged an eighth straight day of net inflows, while altcoins drifted lower across the board. Bitfinex Securities raises $50 million in push to offer tokenized nickel trading
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2026. Aug. 27. 10:00
Bitfinex Securities is preparing to list a new security linked to a Luxembourg-based industrial metals platform built around a $1.6 billion stockpile of high-purity nickel wire. BlackRock's Mitchnick says macro case for bitcoin is strengthening after record trading in positive week
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2026. Aug. 27. 09:19
BlackRock's head of digital assets shared his outlook for bitcoin after the company's spot BTC ETF, IBIT, hit record volume for a positive week. Nvidia shares surge 8% on earnings beat, lifting technology stocks and bitcoin
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2026. Aug. 27. 09:19
Nvidia’s earnings beat and strong outlook lifted technology stocks, bitcoin and AI infrastructure companies. Rockawayx Expands US Crypto Presence With Relayer Capital Deal
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2026. Aug. 27. 09:05
Rockawayx has acquired digital asset hedge fund Relayer Capital, adding a directional long-short strategy to its roughly $2 billion investment platform. Relayer founder Austin Barack will remain in charge as CIO of the newly renamed Rockawayx Liquid Opportunities Fund. Rockawayx Targets Mispriced Crypto Assets With Relayer Acquisition Rockawayx is expanding its liquid-markets business with the […] Britain plans new Bank of England objective for stablecoins
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2026. Aug. 27. 09:03
Financial stability would remain its primary duty, with annual reports to Parliament on the new objective being planned. Live updates: Bitcoin climbs above $80,000 as ETF inflows hit eight straight days
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2026. Aug. 27. 08:51
U.S. spot bitcoin funds have taken in $2.8 billion since the run began, and ether ETFs are matching it day for day. Three sessions are left to make August their best month since October 2025. Live updates: Bitcoin tops $80,000 as ETF inflows hit eight straight days
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2026. Aug. 27. 08:51
U.S. spot bitcoin funds have taken in $2.8 billion since the run began, and ether ETFs are matching it day for day. Three sessions are left to make August their best month since October 2025. Live updates: Bitcoin gives up some gains as overnight stock rally cools
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2026. Aug. 27. 08:51
U.S. spot bitcoin funds have taken in $2.8 billion since the run began, and ether ETFs are matching it day for day. Three sessions are left to make August their best month since October 2025. Live updates: Bitcoin reclaims $80,000 as software stocks lead the market rally
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2026. Aug. 27. 08:51
U.S. spot bitcoin funds have taken in $2.8 billion since the run began, and ether ETFs are matching it day for day. Three sessions are left to make August their best month since October 2025. Live updates: Bitcoin reclaims $80,000 as software stocks lead market rally
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2026. Aug. 27. 08:51
U.S. spot bitcoin funds have taken in $2.8 billion since the run began, and ether ETFs are matching it day for day. Three sessions are left to make August their best month since October 2025. Live updates: Bitcoin trades near $80,000 as stocks close with gains
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2026. Aug. 27. 08:51
U.S. spot bitcoin funds have taken in $2.8 billion since the run began, and ether ETFs are matching it day for day. Three sessions are left to make August their best month since October 2025. Tennessee’s Kalshi Fight Highlights Major Potential Turning Point for Prediction Markets
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2026. Aug. 27. 08:05
The legal battle over sports prediction markets is quickly becoming one of the most consequential gambling and crypto regulatory fights in the United States. Prediction Markets: “Bets” or “Event Contracts”? At the center of the regulatory debate is a deceptively simple question: when someone puts money on whether the Tennessee Titans will win a football […] Bitcoin researchers propose quantum fix that would not crowd out transactions
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2026. Aug. 27. 07:15
The SHRINCS proposal would let bitcoin transactions use larger, quantum-resistant approvals while preserving more network capacity than existing post-quantum signature designs. Americans Are Sitting on $20 Billion They Don’t Know They Own. Here’s How to Check in 2 Minutes
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2026. Aug. 27. 07:05
State treasurers across the U.S. are holding roughly $70 billion in unclaimed property, and NAUPA estimates about 1 in 7 Americans have money waiting for them. The funds often come from uncashed paychecks, dormant bank accounts, or abandoned safe deposit boxes, and can be searched for free through MissingMoney.com, not paid “recovery” services that demand […] Binance co-founders CZ and Yi He adopted Simpsons cartoon aliases ‘Homer’ and ‘Marge’ in company meetings
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2026. Aug. 27. 05:25
Yi, who is now the co-CEO of Binance alongside its other chief Richard Teng, still uses the name Marge in meetings and chats. Coinbase, Better Open Bitcoin Mortgages After $260M Waitlist Demand
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2026. Aug. 27. 05:05
Qualified homebuyers can cover their cash down payment by borrowing against bitcoin instead of selling it, keeping the main mortgage a standard Fannie Mae loan. Coinbase One members can also receive up to $10,000 in closing-cost credits. Token-Backed Mortgage Reaches General Availability Better Mortgage, operated by Better Home & Finance Holding Co. (Nasdaq: BETR), and […] Bitcoin below $79,000, XRP leads losses as traders start betting on a Fed hike
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2026. Aug. 27. 04:35
Every major token except solana and BNB is flat or lower over 24 hours, with bitcoin holding a 14% weekly gain and XRP 28%. Lesser-tracked bitcoin market dynamic lends credibility to August surge to $80,000
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2026. Aug. 27. 04:02
An indicator fundamental to understanding whether capital consistently moved in size to push prices higher is flashing green. Michael Saylor Calls for a ‘Bitcoin Reformation’ Beyond Orthodoxy
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2026. Aug. 27. 03:05
Michael Saylor is calling for Bitcoin to move beyond founder worship, mandatory self-custody, and hostility toward institutions. His “Bitcoin Reformation” envisions the asset operating across banks, corporations, securities, governments, and machines. Saylor Challenges Bitcoin’s Founding-Era Doctrine Bitcoin’s next phase should integrate the asset into modern financial and political institutions rather than isolate it within an […] FBI Seizes Chinese Hacking Platforms Used to Target US Agencies
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2026. Aug. 27. 01:41
Federal authorities shut down two online tools that Chinese government-backed hackers allegedly used to attack major U.S. agencies. The platforms helped the hackers find vulnerable devices and make their attacks appear to come from other locations. FBI Takes QScan and QTRouter Offline Federal authorities disabled two interconnected hacking platforms on Aug. 26 by seizing domains […] Core Lightning Team Sounds the Alarm as AI Uncovers Critical Flaws
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2026. Aug. 27. 00:30
On Wednesday, Core Lightning maintainers said that several vulnerabilities were found in Core Lightning (CLN), Blockstream’s Lightning implementation. Reports further say artificial intelligence (AI)-based CVE reports disclosed the issues, and maintainers are telling node runners to install an upcoming emergency update when it becomes available. Core Lightning Maintainers Race to Deliver Emergency Fix At the […] Bitcoin Price Eyes $100K as Prediction Markets, Wall Street Weigh In
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2026. Aug. 26. 23:30
Prediction market traders are throwing millions of dollars behind bitcoin price targets stretching from $50,000 to $150,000, and the money on the board shows just how divided the crowd remains over what comes next. At the same time, the equity, macro, and quantitative research firm Bernstein and analyst Gautam Chhugani envisions six-digit bitcoin prices coming […] SEC resurrecting U.S. crypto custody rule the previous administration failed to land
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2026. Aug. 26. 23:01
In 2023, the regulator tried to narrowly restrict the places investment advisers could park clients' crypto assets, but the new approach is still shrouded in secrecy. Defillama’s New Crypto Ratings Put 128 Tokens Under the Lens
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2026. Aug. 26. 22:09
On Wednesday, the decentralized finance (DeFi) platform Defillama and the Web3 investment bank Forgd announced the launch of Universal Token Ratings, a rating system for digital assets similar to the evaluation framework used by the credit rating agencies Moody’s and Fitch. Universal Token Ratings Bring Wall Street-Style Grades to Crypto Over 100 tokens so far […] Moody’s Backs Treasury Task Force as Quantum Threats Put Crypto on Alert
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2026. Aug. 26. 21:05
Over the last year, people have been urging the financial sector to prepare quantum readiness and this week, the U.S. Treasury published an announcement revealing a task force dedicated to post-quantum cryptography (PQC). Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent insisted that America’s economy must remain “strong, secure, and competitive” amid these technological advancements. Treasury Launches […] Bitcoin Price Slams Into $79K Wall as Rally Momentum Starts Fading
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2026. Aug. 26. 20:30
Bitcoin’s struggle to maintain momentum, which has seen its price climb by more than 20% since Aug. 17, continued Wednesday as the cryptocurrency fluctuated between $77,000 and $79,000. Market data showed bitcoin appeared to lose momentum close to the $79,000 range, but saw growing buying pressure pull the price back toward $78,000. This price action […] Nvidia tops earnings estimates, guides to $108 billion in revenue next quarter
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2026. Aug. 26. 20:24
The tech bellwether reported fiscal second-quarter results after the bell on Wednesday. Nvidia shares rise after earnings top estimates, guides to $108 billion in revenue next quarter
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2026. Aug. 26. 20:24
The tech bellwether reported fiscal second-quarter results after the bell on Wednesday. UK Gambling Lobby Puts Illegal Premier League Bets at $1.09B
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2026. Aug. 26. 20:10
The UK’s Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) says unlicensed operators could take up to $1.09 billion in Premier League wagers this season, rising to about $1.36 billion once a betting tax increase lands in April 2027. The trade body published no methodology and named no source for either figure. The researcher it cites elsewhere in […] ViaBTC Upgrades Ambassador Program: Ongoing Referral Commissions and Entry Requirements
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2026. Aug. 26. 19:47
As market sentiment improves, Bitcoin’s hashprice has risen significantly, bringing renewed activity to mining communities after a prolonged slowdown. Although higher cryptocurrency prices benefit the industry as a whole, experienced miners know that navigating market cycles requires more than accumulating mining rewards during downturns and selling into strength. A steady source of long-term referral income […] Revolut Brings Euro-Backed Stablecoin to 3 European Markets
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2026. Aug. 26. 19:05
Revolut is rolling out EURR, its first euro-backed stablecoin, to customers in Denmark, Poland and Portugal before a wider European expansion. With more than 80 million customers globally, the fintech could give euro stablecoins one of their largest consumer distribution channels yet. Revolut Targets 80 Million Users With EURR Stablecoin Revolut is turning part of […] Trezor, Onekey, Bitbox Sales Spike Amid Coldcard Crisis; Security Models Evolve
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2026. Aug. 26. 18:14
The Coldcard crisis has also tested hardware wallet manufacturers’ abilities to deal with sharply increased sales, as instead of giving up on self-custody, many Bitcoiners rushed to new devices while wallet teams prepared for the new AI-powered (in)security reality. Of the 13 hardware wallet manufacturers Bitcoin.com News contacted for comment, Trezor, Bitbox, and Onekey confirmed […] Altcoin Volume Dominance Hits Two-Year High as Market Cap Gains $135B
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2026. Aug. 26. 16:50
Altcoins captured as much as 65% of Binance trading volume during the latest crypto rally, the highest share in two years. Their combined market capitalization rose by about $135 billion as activity shifted away from bitcoin and ether. Altcoins Capture Majority of Binance Trading Volume Altcoins dominated trading activity during the market rally, reaching their […] Sticky Inflation Strikes Again as Fed Faces Stagflation Trap
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2026. Aug. 26. 15:58
The U.S. Federal Reserve’s favored inflation gauge, known as the personal consumption expenditures price index, rose a hair higher in July, showing inflation remains sticky. Equity valuations held steady while bitcoin’s price and gold recorded modest declines following the government’s inflation reading. Sticky Inflation Refuses to Give the Fed Any Breathing Room On Tuesday, the […] Shinhan and Visa team up to test stablecoin issuance and B2B settlements in South Korea
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2026. Aug. 26. 15:15
Shinhan Financial Group will use Visa’s platform to test stablecoin issuance, remittance, and redemption while building new AI-powered payment models. South Korea’s top financial conglomerate team up with Visa to test stablecoin issuance and B2B settlements
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2026. Aug. 26. 15:15
Shinhan Financial Group will use Visa’s platform to test stablecoin issuance, remittance, and redemption while building new AI-powered payment models. Crypto Long & Short: Tokenized equities: the model underneath the trade
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2026. Aug. 26. 15:00
In this week's Crypto Long & Short, CoinDesk's Joshua DeVos writes that demand for tokenized equities is accelerating fast, from $16 billion to more than $590 billion in perpetual futures in a single year, but that the headline growth hides the question that matters most. Two tokens can trade under the same ticker while granting entirely different rights, and the structure underneath, whether it conveys real ownership or a synthetic claim, determines the risks and protections a holder actually has.
Blackrock Drives $431 Million Into Bitcoin and Ether ETFs
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2026. Aug. 26. 14:38
Bitcoin and ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) extended their inflow streaks to seven sessions on Tuesday, drawing $314.37 million and $179.80 million, respectively. Solana, XRP and HYPE funds also posted solid gains as capital continued to spread across the crypto ETF market. Blackrock Captures Over 90% of $314.37M Bitcoin ETF Inflow The late-August bid showed no […] Blackrock Processes $5 Billion in Direct Bitcoin-to-ETF Conversions
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2026. Aug. 26. 13:55
Large crypto holders are increasingly exchanging bitcoin directly for exchange-traded fund (ETF) shares instead of selling into cash first. Falling minimums at Blackrock and Bitwise, along with growing use at Grayscale and 21shares, are making the process more accessible and extending the model to ether and solana. Blackrock Expands In-Kind Bitcoin Swaps as ETF Access […] Ethereum developers propose first step to protect ETH staking from quantum attacks
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2026. Aug. 26. 13:30
A draft proposal would allow validators to deposit with quantum-resistant keys, then permanently stop accepting the format the network runs on today. Bitcoin Price Left Behind? Record Global M2 Could Put BTC on a Launchpad
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2026. Aug. 26. 12:31
The world’s money supply has reached a record milestone this week and at the same time, bitcoin’s price spiked 21% higher over the last seven days. Some believe bitcoin might be playing catch-up and moving toward the massive liquidity parked inside the modern financial system. Global M2 Blows Through Record Territory Just like the global […] Dallas Fed warns tokenized deposits could strip $700 billion from U.S. banks' lending capacity
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2026. Aug. 26. 11:46
Programmable deposits and AI agents may enable instantaneous, automated bank switching for higher yields, driving up bank funding costs. Cryptoquant’s Bitcoin’s Bull Score Jumps to 80, but $83,000 Is the Real Test
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2026. Aug. 26. 11:30
Bitcoin’s Bull Score, a Cryptoquant gauge of market health, jumped from 30 to 80 in a single week as bitcoin rallied to $81,000, though the firm says a weekly close above $83,000 is still needed to confirm a new bull market. The Fastest Bull Score Flip in a Year Cryptoquant’s Bull Score, an index the […] ECB claims digital euro will offer 'maximum level of privacy' amid surveillance fears
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2026. Aug. 26. 11:14
Central bank officials say the Eurosystem will be structurally unable to link users to purchases, but civil society groups remain skeptical. The 3 catalysts that could define bitcoin's next move
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2026. Aug. 26. 11:02
Your day-ahead look for Aug. 26, 2026 Bitcoin takes a breather after adding 23% in 7 days as ETF demand holds steady
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2026. Aug. 26. 10:45
The price of bitcoin fell to $79,000 on Wednesday after gaining 23% in seven days as August ETF inflows climbed above $3 billion. Strategy cuts net leverage to near zero as cash nearly matches convertible debt
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2026. Aug. 26. 10:42
The bitcoin treasury company has built nearly four years of preferred-dividend coverage while continuing to repurchase STRC below par. Hyperliquid’s AQAv2 Is Turning USDC Yield Into HYPE Buybacks
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2026. Aug. 26. 10:15
Hyperliquid officially activated “AQAv2” today. The mechanism is designed to route yield from billions in USDC reserves into automatic buybacks and burns of its HYPE token, with Circle and Coinbase running the plumbing behind it. What AQAv2 Does Hyperliquid’s validators approved the AQAv2, or “Aligned Quote Asset v2,” framework with 69.08% support. It extends an […] Euro stablecoins get a mainstream push as Revolut begins rolling out EURR in Europe
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2026. Aug. 26. 10:03
Revolut said the stablecoin’s rollout will start with a select group of customers within Denmark, Poland, and Portugal. Circle Mints 5 Billion USDC in a Week as Supply Race With Tether Heats up
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2026. Aug. 26. 09:30
Circle minted roughly 5 billion USDC over the past week, according to onchain trackers, in one of its largest weekly issuance pushes yet. A Record Week for Fresh Supply Onchain analytics platform Solscan revealed the roughly 5 billion USDC mint earlier today, with analysts noting that the issuance is just one of many billion-dollar mints […] Japan targets early 2030s launch for blockchain-based stock and bond settlement system
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2026. Aug. 26. 09:06
Japan's regulators are racing to modernize national settlement systems to prevent institutional investors and foreign capital from fleeing to overseas markets.
Japan to start stocks and bonds tokenization development plans this year
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2026. Aug. 26. 09:06
Japan's regulators are racing to modernize national settlement systems to prevent institutional investors and foreign capital from fleeing to overseas markets.
Live updates: Zcash pulls back 8% as its Grayscale ETF goes live, capping a 60% rally
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2026. Aug. 26. 08:51
The privacy coin's spot ETF began NYSE trading Tuesday, which was one of the catalysts behind its surge to an eight-year high. Now traders are selling the news, with leverage stacked into the move. Live updates: Bitcoin flat near $78,500 ahead of inflation data, Nvidia earnings
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2026. Aug. 26. 08:51
Markets are also looking ahead to Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's keynote speech at the Jackson Hole conference on Friday. Live updates: Bitcoin flat near $78,500 ahead of Nvidia earnings
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2026. Aug. 26. 08:51
Markets are also looking ahead to Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's keynote speech at the Jackson Hole conference on Friday. Live updates: Bitcoin adds to early losses, slipping to $78,000
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2026. Aug. 26. 08:51
Markets are also looking ahead to Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's keynote speech at the Jackson Hole conference on Friday. Live updates: Bitcoin trades in tight range above $78,000 as Nvidia tops estimates
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2026. Aug. 26. 08:51
Markets are now looking ahead to Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's keynote speech at the Jackson Hole conference on Friday. Iran’s Rial Crashes to a Record Low as New Sanctions Target Its Bitcoin Mining Lifeline
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2026. Aug. 26. 08:30
Iran’s rial collapsed to a record low this week just as President Trump’s new sanctions package named digital assets as a target for the first time, threatening the IRGC’s billion-dollar bitcoin mining workaround. A Record-Low Rial and a New Sanctions Wave Iran’s open-market exchange rate slid to roughly 2.02 million rials per dollar earlier this […] A massive $6.4 billion bitcoin options expiry on Friday could amplify volatility
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2026. Aug. 26. 08:01
Friday’s expiry follows bitcoin’s surge from $62,000 to $80,000, leaving market makers with increased exposure to manage around several key strike prices. Tron Surpasses 400 Million Accounts as USDT Transfers Near $30 Trillion
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2026. Aug. 26. 07:30
Tron’s account count crossed 400 million this week, doubling in under three years and cementing the network’s role as the backbone of global USDT settlement. A Six-Year Climb to 400 Million As a quick refresher, Tron’s genesis block launched in June 2018, and it took the network four years to reach its first 100 million […] Tron Now Settles Over Half of All Circulating USDT
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2026. Aug. 26. 07:30
Tron’s account count crossed 400 million this week, doubling in under three years and cementing the network’s role as the backbone of global USDT settlement. A Six-Year Climb to 400 Million As a quick refresher, Tron’s genesis block launched in June 2018, and it took the network four years to reach its first 100 million […] USDC Leads Crypto Card Spending as Top-Ups Reach $13.8 Billion
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2026. Aug. 26. 06:30
Crypto cards are turning USDC and USDT into everyday spending balances, with cumulative stablecoin card top-ups reaching $13.8 billion by August. The growth is pushing stablecoins beyond trading and remittances into a consumer payments market still largely powered by Visa, Mastercard and traditional card infrastructure. Stablecoin Cards Move Beyond Trading as Consumer Spending Rises Stablecoins […] BlackRock cuts bitcoin ETF swap minimum to $1 million: Report
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2026. Aug. 26. 05:52
ETF issuers are lowering the barrier for bitcoin whales to trade self-custody for ETF shares. XRP’s 44% rally brings leverage back, raising risk of sharper pullback
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2026. Aug. 26. 05:16
CryptoQuant data show XRP’s estimated leverage ratio on Binance at its highest since January, with long accounts outnumbering shorts as futures volume runs more than five times spot trading. Crypto greed gauge hits highest since just before October’s $19 billion wipeout
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2026. Aug. 26. 04:51
The Fear & Greed Index reached 74 on Tuesday after sitting at 27 less than two weeks ago, showing how quickly traders have gone from caution to chasing risk. Did Anyone Claim California’s $1.5 Million? The Deadline Just Passed and the Answer Is Ugly
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2026. Aug. 26. 04:30
A $1,532,761 Powerball prize from the Feb. 21, 2026 drawing was sold at Varso Gas in Escondido, and the 180-day claim window ended Thursday, August 20. As of reporting just before the deadline, no winner had stepped forward, and if the ticket ultimately goes unclaimed the money is required to flow to California public schools. […] Bitcoin holds $79,000, ether, solana slip as traders bank a week of gains
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2026. Aug. 26. 04:13
Every major token fell over 24 hours except HYPE, though bitcoin holds a 23% weekly gain and XRP almost 45%. 29,120 Addresses Investigated in Global Crypto Intelligence Sprint
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2026. Aug. 26. 03:30
Operation Lighthouse investigated 29,120 cryptocurrency addresses and digital identifiers while generating 14,300 investigative leads. The Chainalysis-led sprint also surfaced more than 7,700 suspect accounts and identified suspects across 125 countries. Operation Lighthouse Turns Blockchain Data Into Leads Investigators converted months of cryptocurrency data analysis into actionable leads during the Operation Lighthouse sprint, announced Aug. 25 […] Nebraskans Set to Vote on Betting Markets With Kalshi Looming
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2026. Aug. 26. 02:30
Nebraska’s Secretary of State certified two online sports wagering petitions on Aug. 21, sending both to the Nov. 3 general election. One would authorize online wagering in the state constitution; the other would write the tax and licensing framework into statute. Fanduel and Draftkings each put roughly $3.5 million into the campaign, and a casino […] Treasury Targets Iran Crypto Sector and $100M Oil Payment Network
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2026. Aug. 26. 01:30
The Treasury has opened Iran’s digital asset sector to broader sanctions while targeting a broker accused of processing over $100 million in cryptocurrency for oil sales supporting Iran’s military and its proxies. OFAC Opens Iran’s Digital Asset Sector to Sanctions Foreign crypto businesses now face broader sanctions exposure when dealing with Iran-linked counterparties following the […] US-Iran Ceasefire Rumors Swirl as Global Markets Remain Unfazed
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2026. Aug. 26. 00:35
While U.S. equities closed the day in green, gold held $4,665 per ounce and bitcoin’s price fluctuated between $78,750 to $79,500 during Tuesday’s trading session. Russia’s RIA Novosti reports that the United States and Iran have agreed to a ceasefire. Nobody from Washington or Tehran has commented on the so-called ceasefire, but announcements are reportedly […] Ripple’s RLUSD Market Cap Crosses $2B, Nearly $1B on XRP Ledger
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2026. Aug. 25. 23:30
Ripple USD has crossed $2 billion in market capitalization less than two years after its launch. Nearly $1 billion of the dollar-backed stablecoin is issued on the XRP Ledger, while Ethereum holds a slightly larger supply. RLUSD Supply Crosses $2 Billion Ripple USD (RLUSD) surpassed $2 billion in market capitalization last week. On Aug. 25, […] Bitwise Creates 3 Tokenized Stock Portfolios With Coinbase and Glider
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2026. Aug. 25. 22:35
Bitwise has launched Automated Token Portfolios, a new product that lets eligible non-U.S. investors hold and automatically manage baskets of tokenized stocks directly in their own wallets. The offering combines Bitwise portfolio design, Coinbase Tokenized Stocks, and Glider automation. Bitwise Brings Automated Stock Portfolios Into Crypto Wallets Bitwise is taking a different route into tokenized […] U.S. state banking associations plan to launch their own nationwide blockchain network
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2026. Aug. 25. 21:56
The "BankChain Alliance" is aiming for a 2027 launch, and would foster stablecoins, payments and tokenized deposits inside the banking system's regulatory sphere. Thailand’s SEC Seeks Comment on Draft Regulations for Crypto ETFs
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2026. Aug. 25. 21:43
Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking public comment on drafted regulations concerning bitcoin and ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs). This week, the country’s securities regulator disclosed two specific feedback exercises for draft rules and amended eligibility criteria for foreign custodians. Thailand’s Securities Authority Seeks Public Comments Thailand is looking to forward new policy on […] Zerohash back for second effort at OCC trust bank charter
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2026. Aug. 25. 21:38
The crypto infrastructure firm failed to get approval when it first sought a U.S. charter, and the company is quickly back with what it said would be a narrower effort. This Bitcoin Price Rally Has Little to Do With Bitcoin, Again
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2026. Aug. 25. 20:48
The price of bitcoin (BTC) has once again started rising, not because something changed about this most popular cryptocurrency and/or its underlying network, but mostly for external reasons that turned attention back to this multi-purpose asset. In other words, bitcoin has once again been at the right place at the right time. Being at the […] Metaplanet Moves 1,000 BTC Into Coinbase Prime Custody
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2026. Aug. 25. 20:12
Bitcoin treasury Metaplanet moved 1,000 BTC, worth $79.77 million, into Coinbase Prime earlier today, days after Bitcoin.com News reported the company’s holdings had reached 43,000 BTC. A Milestone Stack, Built Fast Japanese bitcoin treasury giant Metaplanet once again moved 1,000 BTC, worth roughly $79.77 million, into Coinbase Prime on Aug. 25. The transfer followed Bitcoin.com […] South Korea trade giant POSCO brings trade receivables to Avalanche in latest tokenization move
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2026. Aug. 25. 19:40
The $22 billion trading company worked with Olea and Intain on the transaction, following an Injective pilot with LG CNS last month. TRON Surpasses 400 Million Accounts as Total Transfer Volume Nears $30 Trillion
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2026. Aug. 25. 19:25
Geneva, Switzerland, August 25, 2026 — TRON DAO, the community-governed DAO dedicated to accelerating the decentralization of the internet through blockchain technology and decentralized applications (dApps), announced today that the number of total accounts on the TRON blockchain has exceeded 400 million. The milestone reflects sustained activity across the network and reinforces TRON’s position as […] Bitdeer Cranks up Bitcoin Mining Power While Rivals Stampede Into AI
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2026. Aug. 25. 19:10
Bitdeer Technologies Group is dropping roughly 1.93 exahash per second (EH/s) of bitcoin mining capacity into a 28-megawatt co-mining deal with Soluna Holdings at a wind-powered data center in South Texas. Bitdeer Sends Its Own Mining Fleet Into Soluna’s Texas Wind Farm Under the deal announced Aug. 25, Bitdeer subsidiary Dory Creek will install company-owned […] Bitcoin, Ether ETFs Add $453 Million as 6-Day Streak Extends
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2026. Aug. 25. 18:12
Bitcoin and ether ETFs extended their inflow streaks to six sessions on Monday, drawing $337.56 million and $115.57 million, respectively. Solana, XRP and HYPE funds also finished firmly in the green as institutional demand carried over from last week. Bitcoin Assets Close in on $100 Billion The new week opened with the same force that […] Bitcoin Price Reclaims $79,000 as Open Interest Hits $140B
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2026. Aug. 25. 17:01
Bitcoin experienced a sharp pullback on Tuesday, sliding below $79,000 to a mid-morning low of $78,600. Despite the drop, the Crypto Fear and Greed Index remained strong at 74, signaling that traders view the move as consolidation rather than a correction. Bitcoin’s price faced fresh volatility on Tuesday, nearly wiping out earlier gains as it […] LayerZero unveils trading infrastructure for crypto and tokenized markets, ZRO surges
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2026. Aug. 25. 16:22
The trading infrastructure runs on LayerZero's Zero blockchain, backed by Citadel Securities with DTCC and ICE exploring institutional market applications. Zcash Hashrate Goes Vertical as $870 ZEC Price Wakes ASIC Giants
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2026. Aug. 25. 16:02
Zcash mining is suddenly running like an industrial business again as ZEC trades near multi-year highs and specialized mining machines push network computing power into record territory. ZEC’s Price Run Drags More Machines Back Online ZEC’s price traded around $820 to $871 between Aug. 23 and Aug. 25, while estimates put Zcash’s network hashrate in […] Druckenmiller Blasts Treasury’s $4B Gambit as Bitcoin Bulls Circle
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2026. Aug. 25. 15:15
The U.S. Treasury is pushing back against punishing long-term government borrowing costs, dragging a decades-old yield control debate back onto Wall Street just as bitcoin’s price rallies and traders start asking how much pain Washington will tolerate before escalating its bond-market fight. Treasury Goes After the Long End Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s latest maneuver is […] Bitwise turns Coinbase's tokenized stocks into automated AI, robotics and tech portfolios
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2026. Aug. 25. 14:50
The crypto ETF issuer is pushing deeper into onchain asset management as tokenization create new ways to build and manage investments. Grayscale’s Zcash ETF Begins Trading on NYSE Arca With Spot ZEC
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2026. Aug. 25. 14:12
Grayscale’s Zcash ETF has begun trading on NYSE Arca under ticker ZCSH, expanding investor access to ZEC. The listing moves a nine-year-old fund off over-the-counter quotes, where its shares have traded at discounts as steep as 55%. ZCSH Moves From Over-the-Counter Quotes to NYSE Arca Zcash exposure reached a national stock exchange on Aug. 25 […] Crypto custody firm Copper has potential buyers. But offers are way below its $500 million asking price
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2026. Aug. 25. 13:48
Once valued at $2.5 billion, Copper was being marketed by investment bank Cantor Fitzgerald at around $500 million in May this year. Sui Stablecoin Supply Holds Near $500M as Volume Tops $65B
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2026. Aug. 25. 13:24
Sui’s onchain stablecoin supply is holding near $500 million, per Defillama, even as the network’s zero-fee transfer rails keep processing tens of billions of dollars in monthly settlement volume. Slow And Steady Onchain SUI trackers revealed recently that the network’s total stablecoin supply had “reached $500 million again,” with Defillama corroborating the same and even […] MiCA revolutionised European crypto, and left Poland licking its wounds
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2026. Aug. 25. 13:00
Many in Poland may look back at 2026 as the year European crypto finally grew up, and one of Poland’s brightest economic ambitions faded into darkness, writes Mateusz Kara, founder and CEO of Morphic Financial Group. Chainalysis-run sting targets child exploitation networks with aid of Binance, Coinbase
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2026. Aug. 25. 13:00
'Operation Lighthouse' went after child sex abuse materials, working with law enforcement to round up more than 14,000 investigative leads. Arthur Hayes Says Treasury Buybacks Mark “New Bitcoin Bull Run”
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2026. Aug. 25. 12:25
BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes argued in a new research note that the U.S. Treasury’s expanded bond buyback program marks the start of a fresh bitcoin bull market, as BTC trades above $80,000 for the second day running. Buybacks, Yields and Bitcoin Price’s Rally Arthur Hayes, the BitMEX co-founder and Maelstrom Chief Investment Officer, released a […] A 3% token move just triggered $36 million in Ethereum DeFi liquidations
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2026. Aug. 25. 12:03
One wallet bought heavily into a yield token, which pushed the price of its paired principal token down just enough to trigger liquidations across borrowers using it as collateral. Las Vegas businessman convicted in $24 million 'AI supercomputer' crypto Ponzi scheme
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2026. Aug. 25. 11:46
Brent Kovar has been found guilty of running a crypto Ponzi scheme, defrauding at least 400 investors out of $24 million. Bitcoin's surging price faces 1 key level that could signal if the bear market is really over
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2026. Aug. 25. 11:15
Your day-ahead look for Aug. 25, 2026 Zcash Rally Widens Mining Revenue Lead Over Bitcoin and AI HPC
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2026. Aug. 25. 11:05
Zcash’s rally to a record of about $890 has sharply widened its existing mining revenue advantage over bitcoin and AI high-performance computing, highlighting how quickly the relative value of electricity can change across competing compute markets. This article first appeared in The Energy Mag. The original article can be viewed here. The Energy Mag (formerly […] A bitcoin short squeeze for the ages as futures open interest collapses
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2026. Aug. 25. 10:57
Falling open interest and subdued funding rates suggest the rally remains structurally healthy. Bitcoin extends 7-day advance to roughly 25%
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2026. Aug. 25. 10:52
Bitcoin crossed $80,000 for the first time since May, extending its seven-day advance to roughly 25%. Solana ETFs extend growth streak to 5 days after year's biggest inflows
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2026. Aug. 25. 10:25
Monday's $33.5 million was the largest single-day inflow since December, pushing cumulative net inflows to a record $1.22 billion and trading volume to $166.8 million. Bitcoin Whale Closes 2-Month Long, Banks $11.6M Profit
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2026. Aug. 25. 10:05
Two bitcoin wallets, possibly controlled by the same trader, closed a long position held for nearly two months earlier today, resulting in a $11.6 million profit as bitcoin traded near $81,000. Two Months, One Exit Blockchain analytics platform Lookonchain identified two addresses (0x5FA and 0x237) that may belong to the same trader. Both wallets closed […] Saylor’s Strategy Swings From $9.5B Loss to $4.7B Profit
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2026. Aug. 25. 09:05
Michael Saylor’s Strategy swung from a roughly $9.5 billion unrealized loss to a $4.7 billion profit in about a week, as bitcoin price rally lifted BTC above the company’s $75,385 average cost basis. A Volatile Week for the Bitcoin Price Bellwether Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR), the largest corporate holder of bitcoin by a big margin, […] U.S. widens Iran crackdown to encompass crypto, gold, shipping and technology
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2026. Aug. 25. 08:47
Treasury says Ivan Obukhov processed over $100 million in crypto for IRGC-QF oil sales since 2023. Bitcoin Price Breaches $81,000 as Bull Market Momentum Builds
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2026. Aug. 25. 08:05
Bitcoin surged past $81,000, lifting its market cap to $1.62 trillion. The move wiped out $282 million in short positions over 24 hours—representing 62% of all crypto short liquidations. Short Sellers Squeezed for $282 Million in Liquidations Bitcoin continued its rally, breaching $81,000 as optimism grows over a broader bull market. The digital currency’s latest […] Franklin Templeton and Hashkey roll out U.S. tokenized money fund in Asia
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2026. Aug. 25. 07:55
Tokenized U.S. treasury and money market funds are one of the fastest-growing segments in the digital asset markets, growing fifteenfold in two years.
Live updates: Bitcoin ETFs draw a seventh straight day of inflows as the rally holds above $80,000
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2026. Aug. 25. 07:40
Spot bitcoin funds took in $337.56 million on Aug. 24, extending an unbroken run of inflows that has now put real money behind a rally that started with a short squeeze. Live updates: Bitcoin ETFs draw a sixth straight day of inflows as the rally holds above $80,000
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2026. Aug. 25. 07:40
Spot bitcoin funds took in $337.56 million on Aug. 24, extending an unbroken run of inflows that has now put real money behind a rally that started with a short squeeze. Live updates: Bitcoin rejected at $81,000 as 50-week moving average caps rally
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2026. Aug. 25. 07:40
Spot bitcoin funds took in $337.56 million on Aug. 24, extending an unbroken run of inflows that has now put real money behind a rally that started with a short squeeze. Live updates: Bitcoin settles in under $80,000, with interest rates headed lower on Tuesday
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2026. Aug. 25. 07:40
Spot bitcoin funds took in $337.56 million on Aug. 24, extending an unbroken run of inflows that has now put real money behind a rally that started with a short squeeze. Treasury’s bond buyback plan fights the market and heightens the danger, billionaire Druckenmiller says
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2026. Aug. 25. 07:32
The billionaire investor argues the intervention removes a vital check on government borrowing and fiscal accountability while markets remain the better judge of prices.
Why Draper University Is Betting $70K on in-Person Acceleration
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2026. Aug. 25. 07:30
Draper University, in partnership with the Cardano Foundation and Orion Fund, has launched a 10-week, fully in-person residency program in Silicon Valley. Prioritizing Infrastructure Over Consumer Apps Draper University has announced the Apex Growth Accelerator, a 10-week Silicon Valley residency program created in partnership with the Cardano Foundation and Orion Fund to scale early-stage Web3 […] Monad proposes wallet upgrade that could survive lost keys and quantum attacks
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2026. Aug. 25. 07:01
The Ethereum-compatible blockchain wants users to be able to replace the keys controlling an account without changing its address, opening the door to passkeys, recovery tools and post-quantum security. Franklin Templeton Brings Tokenized BENJI Into ETFs and Mutual Funds
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2026. Aug. 25. 06:30
Franklin Templeton plans to use tokenized money-market assets inside conventional ETFs and mutual funds after receiving what it describes as a first-of-its-kind U.S. regulatory clearance. The move could bring blockchain-based holdings into portfolios without requiring investors to buy tokenized products directly. Franklin Wins SEC Clearance to Put BENJI Inside Traditional Funds Franklin Templeton is preparing […] Crypto rally spills into dog and cat memecoins as smaller tokens double in a week
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2026. Aug. 25. 06:26
Robinhood Chain-based Cash Cat jumped more than 50% in a day, while several smaller animal-themed tokens have gained between 50% and 130% over the past week. Bitcoin traders place $2.9 million bet on a rapid price jump above $82,000
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2026. Aug. 25. 05:51
Traders are spending millions to position for further Bitcoin upside after its staggering rally to $80,000, though demand for downside protection remains firm, according to Laevitas. Tether’s $120M Uruguay Bitcoin Mining Bet Ends in Power Dispute
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2026. Aug. 25. 05:30
Tether abandoned a roughly $120 million Bitcoin mining investment in Uruguay after a dispute with the state power company escalated into unpaid bills, an electricity cutoff and layoffs, according to a Reuters investigation. This article first appeared in The Energy Mag. The original article can be viewed here. The Energy Mag (formerly The Miner Mag) […] Bitcoin tops $80,000, solana jumps 8% but rally now runs into overbought warning
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2026. Aug. 25. 05:25
BTC is up more than 25% on the week after Treasury’s bond-buyback expansion sparked a rally, while Solana led majors Tuesday as validators vote on proposals to slow new SOL creation and raise daily burns. Anthropic Co-Founder Ben Mann Says Elite Schools Matter Less in the AI Era
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2026. Aug. 25. 04:30
Benjamin Mann, an Anthropic co-founder who previously worked at OpenAI, argues that AI is eroding the career advantage of elite credentials and top test scores. He points instead to traits like curiosity, empathy, and creativity, even choosing a Montessori-style education for his daughter, echoing similar signals from OpenAI’s Sam Altman and research leader Mark Chen. […] Coinbase Tokenized Stocks Go Live for Eligible Non-US Users
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2026. Aug. 25. 03:45
Coinbase has launched tokenized U.S. stocks on Base for eligible users outside the United States. The 1:1-backed securities support continuous trading and decentralized finance applications, with Chainlink supplying market data. Coinbase Brings Major US Stocks Onchain Eligible investors outside the United States gained onchain access to tokenized shares in several major U.S. companies on Aug. […] $40 Trillion US Debt Spiral Threatens Global Markets, CEO Warns
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2026. Aug. 25. 03:05
U.S. debt has crossed $40 trillion, intensifying concerns about interest costs and long-term borrowing pressure. Devere Group CEO Nigel Green warns that the resulting feedback loop could affect bonds, equities, currencies, and household financing worldwide. US Debt Creates a Costly Feedback Loop Rising federal interest costs could intensify financial-market pressure without an economic downturn or […] Bitwise XRP ETF Trading Volume Tops $200M Across Three Sessions
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2026. Aug. 25. 02:12
Trading volume in Bitwise’s XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) exceeded $200 million across three consecutive sessions. Each session established a new high for the fund, culminating in more than $80 million on Aug. 24. Bitwise XRP ETF Sets Three Consecutive Volume Records Trading activity in the Bitwise XRP ETF accelerated sharply during the three sessions ending […] Bessent Warns Foreign Nations to Sever Iranian Digital Asset Ties
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2026. Aug. 25. 01:30
As part of Operation Economic Outcast, the U.S. Department of the Treasury defined digital assets as a critical sector that can be targeted by secondary sanctions in the future, alongside technology, gold, aviation, and shipping. The Treasury Department stressed any nation or person can be sanctioned, regardless of location, following Executive Order (E.O.) 13902. U.S. […] Bitcoin hits $80,000 for the first time since May as crypto recovery accelerates
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2026. Aug. 25. 00:55
BTC has now surged 38% following its June plunge as shifting U.S. Treasury policy helped bring buyers back to crypto, rejuvenating ETF demand. Bitwise CIO Sees Crypto Bull Case Strengthening on 5 Key Shifts
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2026. Aug. 25. 00:30
Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan finds crypto’s bullish case easier to make in 2026 than during earlier cycles. His outlook reflects structural changes he believes have made optimism easier to sustain. Five Factors Reshape the Crypto Bull Case Five structural factors now give crypto investors more fundamental reasons to support a bullish outlook than […] Tether CEO Says USDT Drives Trade Across Emerging Markets
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2026. Aug. 24. 23:55
Paolo Ardoino, CEO of top stablecoin issuer Tether, said USDT’s dollar-proxy function has scaled globally, giving developing countries access to foreign currency for domestic and cross-border commerce. Ardoino stressed that the company’s mission was more important than ever. Tether Highlights Developing Countries’ Heavy Reliance on USDT Stablecoins have become a key part of the economic […] The Huge Dormant Wave of New Bitcoin Buyers Doesn’t Even Get Bitcoin Yet
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2026. Aug. 24. 23:05
While even the oldest Bitcoiners disagree on what the Bitcoin network and its asset, bitcoin (BTC), are, a new survey showed that the existing knowledge gap among the general public might be turned into a major boost for this market. However, the same ignorance and misunderstanding of the asset is also among the factors contributing […] Bitcoin Core Dev Warns Bitcoin Payments Vanish at Bitcoin Beach
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2026. Aug. 24. 22:15
Jon Atack, a longtime Bitcoin Core contributor, commented on the declining level of adoption of bitcoin payments in El Salvador. During a lunch in El Zonte, AKA Bitcoin Beach, Atack, who has lived in the zone since 2022, was told his payment was the first made in BTC in a whole month. ‘Pretty Depressing’: Bitcoin […] Ceffu Pulls $263 Million in Bitcoin and Ethereum off Binance in 30 Minutes
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2026. Aug. 24. 22:05
Ceffu, Binance’s institutional custody partner, deposited 136.54 million USDC onto Binance and then withdrew 1,524 BTC and 59,484 ETH worth a combined $263.8 million in a single 30-minute window on Aug. 24. A Familiar Custody Pattern Repeats Onchain sleuths reported that Ceffu deposited 136.54 million USDC into Binance before pulling 1,524 BTC (worth $117.89 million) […] Bitmine Adds 32,447 ETH as Ether Jumps 30% in One Week
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2026. Aug. 24. 21:21
Bitmine added another 32,447 ETH to its treasury last week as ether posted its strongest weekly gain since May 2025. The company now holds 5.85 million ETH, with more than 5.06 million tokens staked. Tom Lee Says 30% ETH Weekly Gain Could Signal a Bigger Move Bitmine Immersion Technologies continued its aggressive accumulation of ether […] Report: Block Bits Founder Guilty After $960K Crypto Bot Pitch Implodes
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2026. Aug. 24. 20:27
A federal jury convicted Block Bits co-founder Japheth Dillman on five fraud-related counts after prosecutors showed how nearly $1 million flowed from investors into a cryptocurrency trading operation built around an automated system that never existed. Law360 reporter Bonnie Eslinger reported on the verdict Monday from the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of […] Bitcoin nears $80,000, but analysts say the next pullback will be key
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2026. Aug. 24. 19:36
Analysts say consolidation could strengthen bitcoin’s rally, while thin trading above $80,000 may set up sharper price moves. Bitcoin Trader Down $4.56M Opens New $23M Short on 300 BTC
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2026. Aug. 24. 19:33
A wallet tracked by onchain analysts opened its 15th bitcoin short in five days on August 24, a 40x leveraged bet on 300 BTC worth roughly $23.13 million, after 14 straight losing trades wiped out a combined $4.56 million. An Embarrassing Losing Streak Deepens Further The wallet (identified as bowen1476) opened its 15th short position […] Six-Figure Bitcoin Price in Sight as BTC Call Options Go Berserk
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2026. Aug. 24. 18:31
Bitcoin derivatives markets are running hot while bitcoin’s price tagged an intraday high of $79,989 Monday, with traders stacking billions into futures and options while paying increasingly steep premiums to chase even higher prices. Bitcoin Open Interest Accelerates With the Rally The leverage is showing up plainly in futures open interest, which tracks contracts still […] Bitcoin Price Drives Toward $80K as Economist Warns of ‘Massive QE’
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2026. Aug. 24. 17:30
Bitcoin rebounded to an August high of $79,989 after briefly dipping below $77,000, recovering from a weekend market slump. Market Recovery and Bitcoin Price Swings Bitcoin nearly tapped $80,000 on Monday as the cryptocurrency market appeared to recover from a weekend slump, which saw several high-cap altcoins back off from multi-month highs. Market data shows […] Crypto political group details list of U.S. congressional allies its backing this year
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2026. Aug. 24. 17:30
Stand With Crypto, a member group that rates the crypto friendliness of politicians, is supporting 32 U.S. House incumbents, with more endorsements coming. Coinbase debuts tokenized stocks on Base network, joining race to bring equities on blockchain
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2026. Aug. 24. 17:12
The crypto exchange is starting with tokenized versions of Apple, Nvidia, Meta and Alphabet, issued under its new Abu Dhabi framework. Bitcoin, Ether ETFs Pull In $2.6B in Strongest Week Since October
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2026. Aug. 24. 16:33
U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs drew $1.92 billion in net inflows during the week of August 17 to August 21, while ether funds added $697.18 million. Solana, XRP and HYPE ETFs also finished the week in positive territory as institutional demand broadened across the market. Bitcoin ETF Volume Hits $22B as Assets Rise 25% The week […] AOC Blasts Past Newsom as 2028 Prediction Market Bets Pile Up
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2026. Aug. 24. 15:45
Prediction market traders are already throwing enormous sums at the 2028 U.S. presidential race, with JD Vance leading the overall field and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) breaking out as the strongest early Democratic contender. While hundreds of millions are being tossed at these political wagers, there’s still exactly 806 days until the 2028 U.S. presidential election […] Strive Scoops 1,110 Bitcoin as Its BTC Treasury Blasts Higher
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2026. Aug. 24. 15:01
Strive grabbed another 1,110 bitcoin for $81.5 million last week, pushing its holdings to 21,356 BTC as the asset manager keeps feeding investor capital straight into its expanding digital asset treasury (DAT) strategy. The company bought bitcoin between Aug. 17 and Aug. 21 at an average price of $73,409 per coin, including fees and expenses. […] Bitcoin Storms Past $79K Before Hitting Resistance Near $80K
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2026. Aug. 24. 14:20
The price of bitcoin blasted past $79,000 around 9 a.m. EDT on Monday, August 24, 2026, as buyers kept their foot on the gas following last week’s blistering rally. Bitcoin Blasts Through $79,000 as Bulls Keep the Pedal Down Monday is shaping up as an extension of bitcoin’s sharpest weekly run in quite some time, […] Bitcoin Price Storms Past $79K Before Hitting Resistance Near $80K
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2026. Aug. 24. 14:20
The price of bitcoin blasted past $79,000 around 9 a.m. EDT on Monday, August 24, 2026, as buyers kept their foot on the gas following last week’s blistering rally. Bitcoin Blasts Through $79,000 as Bulls Keep the Pedal Down Monday is shaping up as an extension of bitcoin’s sharpest weekly run in quite some time, […] Pakistan Puts Crypto Firms on Notice as Sept. 5 Deadline Looms
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2026. Aug. 24. 13:52
Pakistan has officially thrown the switch on its virtual asset licensing regime, putting existing crypto businesses against a hard deadline to secure regulatory clearance or stop operating. The Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA) opened the licensing gates after final regulations under the Virtual Assets Act, 2026, were notified. Existing virtual asset service providers operating […] Digital Sovereignty Alliance Concludes Digital Asset Case Study Course at St. Andrew’s Episcopal School
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2026. Aug. 24. 13:00
Washington, D.C., August 24, 2026 — The Digital Sovereignty Alliance (DSA), a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing clear and ethical public policy, research, and education surrounding emerging technologies, today announced the completion of its inaugural Digital Asset Case Study Course at St. Andrew’s Episcopal School. Developed by DSA in collaboration with Professor Charles C.Y. Wang, […] Tom Lee's Bitmine buys $81 million of ETH in largest weekly haul since early July
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2026. Aug. 24. 12:59
The treasury firm stepped up its ETH buying as Tom Lee said the crypto’s 30% weekly rally could signal a larger move ahead. New Solana vote could ramp daily SOL burns to $800,000 and slow new token creation
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2026. Aug. 24. 12:52
Two of the three proposals would reduce SOL supply growth by speeding up Solana’s inflation decline and raising daily fee burns from about 650 SOL to as much as 9,000 SOL. Strategy Slams Brakes on Bitcoin Buying, Stockpiles $6.69B Cash
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2026. Aug. 24. 12:30
Strategy bought zero bitcoin last week, choosing instead to stack billions in cash and buy back preferred stock as Michael Saylor’s company loaded its balance sheet for whatever bitcoin or its own securities throw at it next. The Tysons Corner, Virginia-based company revealed on Monday, Aug. 24, that not a single bitcoin changed hands from […] Strategy raises $2 billion through MSTR sales and creates new USD Cash pool
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2026. Aug. 24. 12:24
The company sold 18.26 million MSTR shares, increased its USD Reserve to $5.1 billion and repurchased another $136.4 million of STRC. Standard Chartered becomes first bank to distribute Hong Kong dollar stablecoin
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2026. Aug. 24. 11:36
The London-based multinational bank with $850 billion in assets announced it will distribute Anchorpoint's HKDAP to eligible clients and partners. Abraxas Builds $783M Hyperliquid Short, Hedges ETH as BTC Hits $77.5K
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2026. Aug. 24. 11:30
Abraxas Capital has piled into a $783 million short position on Hyperliquid even as bitcoin’s biggest weekly rally since March 2023 forces billions of dollars in bearish bets to unwind elsewhere. Whales Hold Short Positions Through the Surge Abraxas Capital, Fasanara Capital, and Wintermute together are holding onchain short positions of 138,569 ETH and 3,425 […] Pakistan kicks off crypto licensing regime with Sept. 5 registration deadline
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2026. Aug. 24. 11:19
PVARA said companies have until the deadline to submit their application for a no-objection certificate or otherwise cease operating. Financial repression: The new buzzword for bitcoin bulls
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2026. Aug. 24. 11:15
Your day-ahead look for Aug. 24, 2026 Gemini strikes Apex deal to widen prediction markets reach
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2026. Aug. 24. 10:55
The planned tie-up would make Gemini the exclusive CFTC-regulated venue for crypto event contracts offered through Apex’s futures commission merchant. Bitcoin steadies near $78,000 as gold rallies, altcoins consolidate after best week in 3 years
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2026. Aug. 24. 10:41
BTC was little changed Monday after last week's 24% surge triggered by a Treasury buyback announcement that squeezed over $3 billion in shorts. Solana Validators Open Vote on Constitution
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2026. Aug. 24. 10:30
Solana kicked off its first formal governance vote on August 22, 2026, putting three proposals, including a plan to double annual disinflation to 30%, in front of validators through August 27. Three Proposals, One Vote The Solana network continued on its path of backend proactiveness this week, opening its first governance vote to validators yesterday, […] Fed experiment shows how bitcoin rallies attract new crypto buyers
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2026. Aug. 24. 09:56
Households shown bitcoin’s prior-year return were 23% more likely to report owning crypto in a follow-up survey. Gold Hits $4,620 as Treasury Buybacks Reignite the Dollar Debasement Trade
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2026. Aug. 24. 09:30
Gold surged to its highest price in three months this week, climbing past $4,600 an ounce and brushing $4,650 in futures trading, as the U.S. Treasury’s expanded bond buybacks revived fears of a weakening dollar. Gold’s Breakout Above $4,600 Bloomberg analysts noted that gold climbed to a three-month high above $4,620 an ounce as Treasury […] Trump Team Nets $3.39 Million Selling TRUMP Tokens in 10 Hours
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2026. Aug. 24. 08:30
The team behind Donald Trump’s TRUMP memecoin collected 3.39 million USDC over a 10-hour stretch by adding and removing liquidity on Solana, per Lookonchain. A Liquidity Pool Sale, Not a Straight Dump President Trump’s team received the funds by adding and removing liquidity tied to TRUMP over a 10-hour window rather than dumping tokens directly […] Crypto roars back as bitcoin posts its second-best week since early 2021
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2026. Aug. 24. 08:28
Treasury buybacks, ETF inflows and a weaker dollar ignite crypto’s breakout. Jackson Hole Symposium, U.S. PCE prices, IREN earnings: Crypto Week Ahead
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2026. Aug. 24. 08:16
Your look at what's coming in the week starting Aug. 24 Live updates: Bitcoin holds $77,000 as XRP, Zcash pull back after a big weekly rally
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2026. Aug. 24. 08:05
Bitcoin holds its gains near $77,000 after a 22% week, while last week's biggest altcoin winners steady, with focus turning to Fed Chair Warsh's Jackson Hole debut. Live updates: Bitcoin climbs past $78,000 early Monday, with gold topping $4,700
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2026. Aug. 24. 08:05
With bond yields still near multi-year highs, focus turns to Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's upcoming Jackson Hole address. Live updates: Bitcoin climbs past $79,000 early Monday, with gold topping $4,700
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2026. Aug. 24. 08:05
With bond yields still near multi-year highs, focus turns to Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's upcoming Jackson Hole address. Live updates: Bitcoin moves closer to $80,000, but rally could need a breather
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2026. Aug. 24. 08:05
With bond yields still near multi-year highs, focus turns to Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's upcoming Jackson Hole address. Live updates: Bitcoin retreats after nearing $80,000, with analysts eyeing breather after big run
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2026. Aug. 24. 08:05
With bond yields still near multi-year highs, focus turns to Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's upcoming Jackson Hole address. PeaqOS and World ID Bring ZK Proofs to Autonomous Robots
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2026. Aug. 24. 07:30
An integration between PeaqOS and World ID allows autonomous machines to verify that they are interacting with real, unique humans without collecting personal data. Zero-Knowledge Identity Verification for Robotics Autonomous machines can now verify they are interacting with real, unique humans without collecting names, faces or other personal details, following an integration between PeaqOS and […] Microsoft Axes a Cult Publishing App After 30 Years, With .pub Files at Risk
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2026. Aug. 24. 07:02
Microsoft is retiring Microsoft Publisher in October 2026, ending service for Microsoft 365 subscribers on October 1 and cutting off support for perpetual-license users on October 13. The shutdown puts years of proprietary .pub archives at risk unless they are converted ahead of time, pushing teams toward exports like PDF or migrations to tools such […] Ether is crushing bitcoin and the 'golden cross' says it may not be done yet
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2026. Aug. 24. 06:50
The ETH/BTC ratio has recently formed a bullish golden cross, suggesting ether could extend its outperformance against bitcoin. Besu Patches 5 Node Vulnerabilities: What Operators Must Know
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2026. Aug. 24. 06:30
Ethereum client Besu remediated five security vulnerabilities discovered by Certik in version 26.7.1, released July 27. Certik’s Jialiang Chang highlighted that the “patch-first, details-later” model protects node operators against immediate N-day exploits by allowing staging and rollout before attack details become public. A ‘Patch-First’ Approach to Defender Advantage Developers behind the open-source Ethereum client Besu […] Ethereum lending app Term Finance loses $8.5 million after attacker buys voting power
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2026. Aug. 24. 06:27
The exploit shows how lightly held voting tokens can become a means of attack when control of a protocol is cheaper than the assets it governs. Clarity Act Won’t Save US Treasury Debt Market, Analyst Warns
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2026. Aug. 24. 05:30
Lawrence Lepard, author of “The Big Print,” explained that even with CLARITY passing, demand for U.S. Treasuries used to back most stablecoins in circulation was insufficient to prop up the debt market, as issuance is less than 3% of the total $8 trillion needed to position each year. CLARITY Act Unable To Save The US […] Ray Dalio says investors should own ‘a bit of Bitcoin’ as U.S. debt risks rise
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2026. Aug. 24. 05:13
The Bridgewater founder says recent Treasury-market stress fits his long-running debt-crisis framework, though he still prefers gold as the bigger hedge. Bessent's $4 billion bond buyback wanted lower yields. It got a bitcoin surge instead.
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2026. Aug. 24. 05:12
Bessent’s bond-buyback plan fails to curb Treasury yields. Here's what it means for bitcoin and gold Stablecoin neobank Fasset lands $1 billion valuation as SBI backs its payments push
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2026. Aug. 24. 04:45
The firm raised $68 million as its revenue has grown six-fold as stablecoin payments and settlement expand, CEO Mohammad Raafi Hossain told CoinDesk. Crypto holds big weekly rally as Warsh’s Jackson Hole debut comes into focus
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2026. Aug. 24. 04:41
Bitcoin holds above $77,000 after a 21% week, with XRP up 46% over the same stretch. Asian stocks fell as Samsung and Alibaba slid. Bitcoin to Solana: How 8 Crypto Networks Reach Consensus
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2026. Aug. 24. 04:30
Every blockchain eventually hits a hard wall: thousands of independent computers have to settle on one history without a central referee deciding which version wins. That process is called a consensus algorithm, and the design determines who can add transactions, how rival versions of the ledger get settled, and when a payment is effectively locked […] Crypto Firm Shut Down After Nine Investors Lose Over £300,000
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2026. Aug. 24. 03:30
A U.K. court shut down Key Coin Assets Ltd. after nine investors who complained to Action Fraud paid more than £300,000. Investigators found no evidence of genuine trading and described its operation as displaying hallmarks of a Ponzi-style scheme. UK Court Winds Up Key Coin Assets The U.K. government announced on Aug. 18 that a […] Ray Dalio Backs Bitcoin as US Debt Could Spiral to $60 Trillion
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2026. Aug. 24. 02:30
Ray Dalio warns U.S. debt could reach $60 trillion within a decade, raising the risk of severe financial disruption. The Bridgewater Associates founder recommends 10% to 15% in gold, plus a bit of bitcoin, as currencies weaken. Dalio Backs Bitcoin as Debt Risks Intensify Bridgewater Associates founder Ray Dalio said growing debt, weakening demand for […] XRP Faces 5.5% Annual Supply Dilution as XRPL Revenue Falls 81.6%
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2026. Aug. 24. 01:37
XRP’s circulating supply grew 5.5% year over year, creating dilution that fee burns come nowhere near offsetting, according to 21Shares. XRPL revenue fell 81.6% as stablecoin balances and institutional tokenization expanded on the network. XRP Supply Dilution Outpaces Fee Burns XRP’s circulating supply expanded through monthly escrow releases that exceeded the amount returned to escrow. […] Altcoins Rip Higher, but One Brutal Metric Kills the Altseason Hype
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2026. Aug. 24. 00:39
While bitcoin has ripped 23.6% higher over the last seven days and ethereum has blasted 31.2%, the real fireworks have been deeper down the board, where Pump.fun’s PUMP has exploded 99% and Ethena’s ENA has ripped 98.57%. Even after logging massive gains, a great deal of today’s crypto tokens remain buried below their former peaks, […] Bank of Russia Eases Qualified Investor Rules With New Finance Test
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2026. Aug. 23. 23:30
The institution introduced a special knowledge test to facilitate citizens reaching the qualified investor status needed to expand their trading volumes. The new rules could expand cryptocurrency investment in Russia, as current regulations limit non-qualified investors’ crypto purchases. Bank of Russia Eases Requirements To Acquire Qualified Investor Status The Bank of Russia has eased the […] Treasury Steps In, Bitcoin Wakes Up, and More – Week In Review
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2026. Aug. 23. 22:29
This week’s stories centered on liquidity, regulation, and signs of a possible market turn. Scott Bessent moved to expand Treasury buybacks as long-term yields came under pressure, while bitcoin surged toward $70,000 in a $1.3 billion short squeeze. Trump’s Hyperliquid comments sent HYPE higher, the CFTC gave prediction-market leaders seats on its advisory panel, and […] Crypto Market Surge: $500B Added as Market Cap Hits $2.74T
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2026. Aug. 23. 21:39
Following a U.S. Treasury bond buyback announcement and supportive White House discussions under the Trump administration, the global crypto market cap surged by $500 billion to peak near $2.74 trillion, its highest level since May. Bitcoin Trims Year-to-Date Drawdown After a sluggish start to August, the cryptocurrency market surged during the third week of the […] Ripple CEO Says Crypto Rules Near Finish After White House Meeting
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2026. Aug. 23. 20:24
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse says U.S. crypto regulation is approaching a decisive point after White House and CFTC meetings. His assessment connects current momentum with a seven-year campaign for clear federal market rules. Garlinghouse Sees White House Shift on Crypto Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse described a significant change in Washington’s treatment of cryptocurrency after joining […] Peter Schiff Says AI Could Turn Into Bitcoin’s Biggest Threat
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2026. Aug. 23. 19:19
American economist Peter Schiff is warning that artificial intelligence (AI) could become a threat to the leading crypto asset bitcoin. Schiff further argued that the two technologies compete for money, electricity and infrastructure, while increasingly powerful AI could potentially uncover weaknesses in Bitcoin’s software. The gold advocate and longtime BTC critic made the argument Sunday […] Regulation Crypto is here: State of Crypto
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2026. Aug. 23. 18:30
The SEC published its Reg Crypto proposal last week, giving the public 60 days to comment. Bitcoin Mining Hits a Crossroads as Difficulty Hovers Near the Floor
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2026. Aug. 23. 18:05
Yesterday, at block height 963648, Bitcoin logged its 17th difficulty adjustment of 2026, and the numbers tell a brutal story. This has not been a year of steady hashrate expansion. It has been a grind of miner capitulation, sharp rebounds and repeated failures to make those recoveries stick. The latest 1.31% drop only drives that […] Michael Saylor Defines Bitcoin’s ‘Most Profound Breakthrough’
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2026. Aug. 23. 16:45
Michael Saylor says bitcoin’s defining advance is converting economic energy into digitally controlled value for people, companies, machines, and nations. His own company, Strategy Inc., sits on 840,447 BTC bought for $63.36 billion, and has been selling over the past few months. Saylor Defines Bitcoin’s Core Breakthrough Bitcoin can place economic value under digital control […] XRP on track for biggest weekly gain in 21 months as Treasury buyback spurs 'curve control' hopes
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2026. Aug. 23. 15:52
XRP’s price has surged by 50% this week, the best performance since November 2024. Here's what's driving the rally. Senator Seeks Trump Crypto Ban as 63% Call His Profits Inappropriate
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2026. Aug. 23. 15:40
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is demanding an enforceable ban on presidential crypto profits in market structure legislation. Her renewed push follows a new poll finding 63% of Americans consider Trump and his family’s crypto profits inappropriate. Gillibrand Makes Crypto Ethics a Condition for Her Vote Congress should bar presidents, their spouses, and senior officials from […] Crypto card spending tops $1 billion as stablecoins move into everyday purchases
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2026. Aug. 23. 15:00
Tracked card volume more than tripled in a year, with USDC and USDT funding over 70% of spending as users increasingly paid for groceries, rides and subscriptions. Paul Sztorc’s Bitcoin Fork ECX Rips Past 25,000 Blocks in Just 13 Hours
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2026. Aug. 23. 14:28
Since Paul Sztorc’s ECX hard fork kicked off, more than 25,092 blocks have been mined during the Alpha phase, and block times have swung wildly. The network has already chewed through several difficulty adjustments, with some delivering massive upward jolts. ECX Blasts Through 25,000 Blocks in 13 Hours Bitcoin’s latest fork has kicked off its […] Digital Gold Stirs at Last – Week in Review
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2026. Aug. 23. 13:00
This week, bitcoin awoke from its slumber, springing out of bed. Going in, bitcoin volatility was as compressed as it has been in a decade, with BVOL 7D at 2.82, the sixth-lowest reading in ten years, described at the time as a “historically stretched elastic band.” Fidelity’s Jurrien Timmer, writing days before the move, had […] Crypto’s next billion users might be AI agents, and they’re paying with stablecoins
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2026. Aug. 23. 13:00
According to Coinbase’s head of AI product, we’re currently in the “Napster/LimeWire era” of agentic payments. Stablecoin Depegs Explained: What Really Happens When a Digital Dollar Breaks the Buck
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2026. Aug. 23. 11:30
Stablecoins promise a constant $1, yet USDC has traded at $0.87, Tether’s USDT at $0.88, and Terra’s UST collapsed to virtually zero in a crash that erased roughly $40 billion. As recently as November 2025, a DeFi stablecoin called xUSD lost more than half its value in a single day. The Peg Is a Promise, […] Sandbox Bridge Hack Mints 14.9B SAND While Coinbase Delists Futures
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2026. Aug. 23. 09:30
Metaverse platform The Sandbox confirmed recently that an exploited bridge let an attacker mint unbacked SAND on Base and BNB Smart Chain, prompting an immediate shutdown. Exploit Hits Base and BSC Bridges Sandbox, the metaverse gaming platform behind the SAND token, contained a vulnerability affecting its cross-chain bridges on Base and BNB Smart Chain (BSC). […] EU Carbon Taxes Push Bitcoin Mining to Russia, Study Claims
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2026. Aug. 23. 07:30
The study, published by three Vietnamese investigators, found a positive relation between the EU’s carbon emissions pricing and a so-called “leakage” to cheaper jurisdictions, such as Russia. This means that as carbon allowance pricing grows, some of this mining activity shifts to Russia to maximize profits. Study Suggests High EU Carbon Pricing Causes Mining Migration […] Bitcoin Miners Get a Lifeline as Hashprice Explodes 20% Higher
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2026. Aug. 23. 06:30
Over the last four days, Bitcoin’s hashprice has climbed 20.41%, punching into territory not seen since May. Bitcoin miners are pocketing fatter revenue from the latest price rally, delivering a badly needed reprieve after months of tighter margins. Bitcoin Mining Revenue Rises Bitcoin miners are finally catching a break from the price jump, with hashprice […] Big Banks Demand Identity Checks for Secondary Stablecoin Markets
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2026. Aug. 23. 05:30
The Bank Policy Institute, representing the massive U.S. banking lobby, filed a comment letter asking FinCEN to apply customer identification requirements to secondary stabilization markets, extending the provision applied to stablecoin issuers to exchanges with a direct relationship with retail customers. Big Banks Ask For Customer ID Requirements to Be Extended to Secondary Stablecoin Markets […] Bitcoin’s ECX Fork Is Coming: When It Hits and Who Gets Free Coins
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2026. Aug. 23. 04:00
Bitcoin holders are lined up to receive a matching balance of a new asset called ecash (ECX) when the project kicks off its three-stage hard-fork rollout with an alpha launch around Bitcoin block height 963648. The launch comes from Layertwo Labs, founded and led by longtime Bitcoin developer Paul Sztorc, also known as Truthcoin. The […] Bitcoin May Hit Turning Point This Week as Durable Bottom Takes Shape
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2026. Aug. 23. 02:30
Grayscale says bitcoin’s sharp weekly rally could mark a turning point after a relatively shallow bear market. Historical cycle comparisons and improving institutional demand suggest the market may be forming a more durable bottom. Grayscale Sees Potential Bitcoin Turning Point Bitcoin’s rapid recovery may signal that its latest bear market has reached a turning point, […] Robert Kiyosaki Calls Expanded Treasury Buybacks QE, Backs Bitcoin
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2026. Aug. 23. 01:01
Robert Kiyosaki says expanded U.S. Treasury debt buybacks amount to quantitative easing and renewed his preference for bitcoin, gold, silver, and selected real estate. Treasury describes the operations as liquidity support for longer-dated markets. Kiyosaki Calls Treasury Buybacks Money Printing Renewed concern about the dollar prompted Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki to endorse […] Bitcoin’s $100K Forecast May Be Too Low After Record Short Squeeze
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2026. Aug. 22. 23:45
Standard Chartered’s Geoffrey Kendrick says record bitcoin short liquidations and renewed ETF demand have increased the market’s upside risk. He now sees a possible year-end run from $79,500 toward bitcoin’s $126,000 record, a 58% climb. Record Short Liquidations Reshape Bitcoin Outlook Bitcoin’s sharp recovery has raised the possibility that Geoffrey Kendrick’s $100,000 year-end forecast may […] Ethereum Taps $2,546 as ETF Cash and Shorts Fuel the Fire
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2026. Aug. 22. 22:48
Ethereum (ETH) surged 29.8% higher over the past seven days, smoking bitcoin’s 22.9% gain as returning exchange-traded fund (ETF) buyers, squeezed shorts, and a shrinking pile of readily tradable coins drove ETH to a weekly high of $2,546 on Saturday afternoon. ETH was trading around $2,435 late Saturday at 5 p.m. EDT after cooling from […] Grayscale Sees 3 Reasons Bitcoin May Be Worth Buying Right Now
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2026. Aug. 22. 21:30
Grayscale sees three conditions aligning for people asking whether now is a good time to buy bitcoin. The crypto asset manager points to continued adoption, a mature bear market, and a supportive macro outlook, while acknowledging that prices could still fall. Grayscale Sees 3 Factors Converging for Bitcoin Buyers Bitcoin may now offer a worthwhile […] ZachXBT Exposes Canada as Worst Global Hotspot for Crypto Fraud
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2026. Aug. 22. 20:52
ZachXBT pointed out that Canada was the worst jurisdiction for crypto crime victims and pinpointed Toronto as one of the global hotspots for fraud. Canada ranks even higher than countries like the U.K and India, with Nigeria, Algeria, Bangladesh, and Morocco also mentioned among the worst. Canada Ranked As Worst Jurisdiction For Crypto Crimes by […] Mystery Whale Sells $576M in Bitcoin as BTC Nears $80,000
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2026. Aug. 22. 20:01
A mystery whale sold another 2,700 BTC (about $211.8 million) earlier today, pushing its three-day total to 7,700 BTC (roughly $576.6 million). The selling lands just as bitcoin trades within reach of $80,000, capping its strongest weekly rally in years. Whale Offloads $577 Million in Three Days An unidentified wallet sold 2,700 BTC worth roughly […] Japan’s Crypto Freeze Cracks as Nomura Wins Coveted New License
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2026. Aug. 22. 18:29
Nomura Holdings’ Laser Digital Japan has cracked Japan’s crypto licensing wall, ending a roughly four-year drought without a new industry entrant and planting one of the country’s financial heavyweights squarely inside regulated digital-asset trading. Laser Digital Japan said this week that it completed registration as a Crypto Asset Exchange Service Provider under Japan’s Payment Services […] Galaxy Says Bitcoin Needs $82,470 Reclaim to Confirm Bear-Market End
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2026. Aug. 22. 17:30
Bitcoin’s current 50-week moving average, which lies near $82,470, has become a closely watched level for traders assessing whether the current bear market has ended. Historical data from Galaxy Research suggests a weekly reclaim has been far more reliable than shorter-term signals. Galaxy Finds 11 of 13 Bitcoin 50-Week Reclaims Held After Bear Markets Bitcoin […] Illinois’ 0.2% Crypto Tax Sparks a Full-Blown Courtroom War
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2026. Aug. 22. 16:30
Two heavyweight crypto trade groups have dragged Illinois into court over a first-in-the-nation 0.2% tax that could hammer digital asset trades, transfers, and storage when it kicks in Jan. 1, 2027. The Blockchain Association and Crypto Council for Innovation filed the complaint on Aug. 21 in Sangamon County Circuit Court against Illinois Department of Revenue […] Bitcoin ETFs Add $1.92 Billion in 5 Days as Wall Street Buying Surges
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2026. Aug. 22. 15:30
U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs closed Friday with $307.45 million in net inflows, completing five consecutive positive sessions worth $1.92 billion. Ether funds added $184.93 million, while XRP and solana ETFs also drew fresh capital. Ether ETFs Add $184.93M as Demand Stays Strong Wall Street’s crypto bid held firm through the closing bell. After a week […] Crypto exchange BitMart weighs partial restart and creditor payouts weeks after announcing shutdown
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2026. Aug. 22. 15:16
The exchange has hired White & Case as restructuring counsel, with a detailed roadmap expected by Sept. 9. HYPE Hits $82 Record High While Multicoin Moves $20M to Coinbase
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2026. Aug. 22. 14:30
Hyperliquid’s native token HYPE touched a fresh all-time high above $77 at the same time venture firm Multicoin Capital kept shuffling large batches of the token into Coinbase Prime. Fresh High Amid Trump-Fueled Momentum HYPE hit a fresh all-time high near $82 over the past day, extending a rally that has pushed the token up […] Web3 gaming network Sandbox stops Base and BNB chain bridging after exploit
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2026. Aug. 22. 14:10
The Sandbox disabled bridging on affected networks to isolate tokens and warned users not to trade SAND on Base and BNB, citing an impact of under 0.01% of supply. Tokenized stocks risk repeating Wall Street’s 1960s ‘paper crisis,’ Fairmint CEO says
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2026. Aug. 22. 14:00
Fairmint CEO Joris Delanoue warns tokenized stocks risk recreating Wall Street’s 1960s paper crisis through fragmented systems and standards. Bitcoin Jumps $10,000 in a Week as Shorts Lose $3 Billion
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2026. Aug. 22. 13:30
Bitcoin has surged roughly $10,000 over the past week, breaking above $77,000 for the first time since May after the U.S. Treasury doubled its long-dated bond buybacks. The rally briefly touched $79,500 yesterday, wiping out billions in short bets along the way. The Treasury Trigger Bitcoin had spent six weeks pinned between $60,000 and $65,000 […] Kalshi off-limits in multiple states as prediction markets, CFTC team up for battle
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2026. Aug. 22. 13:30
Washington state is cut off for Kalshi customers while the company combats the development in court and its federal regulator keeps pursuing new rules. GensynAI’s Jeff Amico Says RWA Investors May Lack Creditor Rights
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2026. Aug. 22. 12:30
Real-world asset credit vaults are drawing more capital into tokenized lending, but GensynAI COO Jeff Amico says many investors may have weaker legal protections than they realize. He argues that clearer creditor rights and stronger offchain verification will be essential as the sector grows. RWA Vault Yield Can Hide Weak Legal Protection Real-world asset (RWA) […] Zcash, Bitcoin Cash, Cardano Rally as ZEC Leads With a 47% Surge
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2026. Aug. 22. 12:30
Zcash (ZEC) jumped 47.1% in 24 hours to lead a broad altcoin rally on August 22, with bitcoin cash, cardano, dogecoin and chainlink all posting double-digit gains as bond buybacks and Clarity Act optimism lifted the wider crypto market. Zcash Extends Its 2026 Breakout Multiple altcoins rallied over the past 24 hours, with privacy coin […] Bitcoin and Ether bears get decimated amid 'squeeze-led' rally and Musk's X wants to pay creators in stablecoins: Crypto week in 5 stories
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2026. Aug. 22. 12:00
Bitcoin and crypto staged their strongest rally in months as Treasury intervention, regulatory moves and a historic short squeeze collided, while banks and technology companies pushed deeper into stablecoins. Bitcoin and Ether bears get decimated amid 'squeeze-led' rally and Musk's X wants to pay creators in stablecoins: Crypto's week in 5 stories
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2026. Aug. 22. 12:00
Bitcoin and crypto staged their strongest rally in months as Treasury intervention, regulatory moves and a historic short squeeze collided, while banks and technology companies pushed deeper into stablecoins. Beyond the Kimchi Premium: Korea’s Institutional Shift
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2026. Aug. 22. 10:30
Factblock CEO and Korea Blockchain Week organizer Andrew Park outlines South Korea’s transition from a retail-driven crypto market to an institutional digital finance hub. However, he believes institutional adoption relies on resolving unglamorous back-office realities supported by new frameworks for digital asset access. From Retail Craze to Institutional Frontier For years, the global crypto ecosystem […] Expect Changes in Rewards and Fees at Crypto Exchanges as Strategies Shift
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2026. Aug. 22. 08:30
As major crypto exchanges evolve into all-things-financial-services platforms, they’re investing more in new products to grow and diversify, while increasing trading revenues has become challenging. As the bear market persisted during the second quarter of this year, three of the largest listed crypto exchanges — Coinbase, Bullish, and Gemini — recorded a drop in trading […] Druckenmiller Bets $88m on Bitdeer and Hyperliquid Strategies
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2026. Aug. 22. 06:30
The legendary investor moved into the digital assets ecosystem, disclosing investments in Bitdeer, a publicly traded bitcoin mining and data center operator, and in Hyperliquid, a decentralized trading platform. Druckenmiller’s Puts Over $80 Million Behind Digital Assets Stock Picks Stanley Druckenmiller, the legendary investor behind Duquesne Family Office, is warming up to the digital assets […] Zcash jumps 48% to over $800 as Grayscale spot ETF push adds to ‘next bitcoin’ buzz
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2026. Aug. 22. 05:37
ZEC traded above its January 2018 peak as futures volume hit billions of dollars and a Grayscale filing showed fresh progress toward converting its Zcash Trust into a spot ETF. How a Treasury buyback tweak helped bitcoin surge 25% to nearly $80,000 in days
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2026. Aug. 22. 05:05
Treasury buybacks are not QE, analysts said, but the move helped pull long-term yields off 19-year highs and triggered a record short squeeze in a market already leaning too bearish. UK Tax Agency Sends 81,000 Crypto Tax Letters as Scrutiny Rises
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2026. Aug. 22. 04:30
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) sent 81,000 warning letters to cryptocurrency investors over suspected unpaid taxes, while expanded international reporting could give the UK tax agency substantially greater visibility into offshore transactions beginning in 2027. HMRC Crypto Tax Letters Increase 25% The United Kingdom’s tax agency has intensified scrutiny of cryptocurrency investors, sending 81,000 warning […] Two Binance Workers Held at UAE Airports Amid Fraud Inquiries
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2026. Aug. 22. 03:30
Police in the United Arab Emirates detained two Binance employees at airports and questioned a third, as part of a fraud inquiry into funds moving through the exchange. All three have been released, and Binance says none of them were targets. Employees Held After Airport Stops, Then Released Emirati police pulled two Binance employees aside […] Analysts See Strong Bitcoin Rally, But Profit-Taking Risk Remains
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2026. Aug. 22. 02:30
Bitcoin’s climb to multi-month highs ran on spot buying, not borrowed money, giving the rally a longer runway than a typical squeeze, Bitfinex analysts say. The coins now in profit could still trigger 2026’s largest wave of profit-taking. Why Bitfinex Sees a Longer Runway Than a Squeeze Bitcoin’s climb to a multi-month high has left […] Grayscale Names 3 Crypto Tokens That Could Gain From New SEC Rules
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2026. Aug. 22. 01:30
Grayscale says proposed SEC fundraising rules could benefit ETH, SOL and BNB by increasing token issuance, bringing more U.S. issuers and investors onchain and potentially driving value to the three native assets. Grayscale Identifies Three Potential Beneficiaries Public blockchain activity could expand under proposed U.S. fundraising rules, Grayscale Head of Research Zach Pandl wrote in […] New Phase for XRP Could Emerge as AI Agents Move Toward Real Spending
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2026. Aug. 22. 00:30
AI agents could open a new phase for XRP by moving from digital purchases toward real-world spending under user-defined limits. Chandler Fang says lasting XRPL adoption will depend on useful economic activity rather than transaction volume alone. AI Agents Could Expand XRP Commerce A new phase for XRP could emerge as autonomous software advances from […] South Korea Deploys AI to Bust Crypto Market Manipulation
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2026. Aug. 21. 23:30
South Korea’s Financial Supervisory Service has deployed an AI-powered surveillance system to monitor crypto markets and detect unfair trading practices in real time. Algorithms Track ‘Racehorse’ and ‘Cage’ Schemes South Korea’s financial regulator has reportedly deployed a real-time, artificial intelligence-powered market surveillance system to detect unfair trading and price manipulation across the country’s cryptocurrency markets. […] Ripple Backs RLUSD Lending Push on XRP Ledger With Clearpool, Cicada
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2026. Aug. 21. 22:30
Ripple, Clearpool and Cicada Partners are building an institutional lending market on the XRP Ledger using RLUSD as the credit asset. The initiative aims to move DeFi yield away from trading-driven strategies and toward loans backed by real business demand. Ripple, Clearpool and Cicada Shift DeFi Yield Toward Real Business Credit Ripple is backing a […] Crypto advocates join in suing Illinois over digital asset tax
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2026. Aug. 21. 22:10
The Crypto Council for Innovation and the Blockchain Association added another lawsuit against the state for its recently approved 0.2% crypto tax. Bitcoin, Stocks and Gold Rip Higher While Bond Market Fear Festers
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2026. Aug. 21. 21:17
U.S. stocks ripped higher Friday while bitcoin held the $77,000 line after a nearly 24% weekly tear to a seven-day peak of $79,461, as softer Treasury yields gave markets breathing room while inflation, runaway debt, and Middle East oil risks kept traders firmly on edge. The session offered some breathing room after a bruising stretch […] Binance Opens New EU Accounts Without MiCA License, Report Finds
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2026. Aug. 21. 19:19
A recent report indicates that even after Binance announced it would wind down its services in several EU nations after failing to obtain a MiCA license, the exchange still allows European users in countries such as Austria, France, Germany, Spain and Belgium to register on its platform. Binance Reportedly Still Onboarding Users in the European […] Pass the Clarity Act
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2026. Aug. 21. 19:00
Reopening a settled provision four weeks before a vote would sink the bill, argues Summer Mersinger, CEO of the Blockchain Association. Treasury Buyback Sparks Bitcoin Surge as Debasement Trade Returns
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2026. Aug. 21. 16:39
The recent announcement of the U.S. Treasury debt buybacks expansion has sparked debasement trade talks, a strategy in which investors abandon currencies and buy scarce hard assets such as gold and bitcoin, which is serving as a leading indicator in the current rally. Bitcoin Rally Sparks Debasement Trade Talks Again Bitcoin is back in the […] Ethena's ENA token surges 48%, but altcoin season will have to wait
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2026. Aug. 21. 16:10
ENA is rallying on a $1 billion FalconX deal, while HYPE tests its record, though flat dominance shows this is no broad alt season. Bitcoin, Ether ETFs Pull in $827 Million as Crypto Rally Spreads
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2026. Aug. 21. 15:19
Bitcoin ETFs attracted $606.29 million on Thursday, their strongest session of the week, while ether funds added $220.77 million. Solana, XRP and HYPE ETFs also finished in positive territory as the crypto rally spread across the fund market. Demand Surges as Bitcoin ETFs Add $606.29M The ETF market caught another wave of the crypto rally […] Bitcoin.com Wallet Adds Native Support for TRON, Bringing TRX and USDT-TRC20 to Millions of Users
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2026. Aug. 21. 15:00
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, August 21, 2026 — Bitcoin.com, one of the world’s most widely used cryptocurrency platforms, today announced that its self-custody Bitcoin.com Wallet app now natively supports the TRON network. Users can hold, send, swap, and buy TRX and USDT on TRON directly within the mobile application. TRON has established itself as one […] Hyperliquid’s HYPE Outperforms Bear Market as AQAv2 Nears Launch
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2026. Aug. 21. 14:05
Hyperliquid’s HYPE token is holding near $73 as trader Pentosh1 argues its fee-burn engine, set to expand under a mechanism called AQAv2, makes it one of the strongest bets heading into the next bull run. A Trader’s Bull Case for HYPE Crypto trader Pentosh1 argues that HYPE, the native token of the Hyperliquid derivatives exchange, […] Sharplink Bets Big on Ethereum, Stakes Another 39,319 ETH Worth $91 Million
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2026. Aug. 21. 12:16
Sharplink Gaming has staked another 39,319 ETH worth roughly $91 million, adding to a treasury that already ranks among the largest corporate ether holdings in the world. Another Staking Batch, Another Data Point Lookonchain flagged the transaction, reporting that Sharplink Gaming staked another 39,319 ETH worth close to $91 million at current prices. The move […] Coldcard ships firmware after $114 million bitcoin theft; says AI helped catch more bugs
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2026. Aug. 21. 12:10
Three weeks of review turned up problems unrelated to the flaw that cost users $114 million, but updating still does not make a compromised wallet safe. Analysts split on whether Bitcoin's surge past key levels signals a new bull run
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2026. Aug. 21. 11:31
Market watchers say sudden sharp price spikes and forced short liquidations are the classic signs of a bottom, though macro risks still remain. The hard truth is that the Clarity Act is an anti-crypto bill
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2026. Aug. 21. 11:30
After years of stalled bills, misguided enforcement, and catastrophic collapses, almost any comprehensive crypto legislation began to look like progress. But Clarity is turning that hunger for progress into a political trap, argues Berkeley Law lecturer Hermine Wong. Bitcoin faces $80,000 test as thinner weekend liquidity looms
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2026. Aug. 21. 11:26
Your day-ahead look for Aug. 21, 2026 Nomura-backed Laser Digital wins Japan's first crypto approval in four years
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2026. Aug. 21. 10:38
Laser Digital Japan will offer liquidity to domestic crypto providers, with institutional trading services planned to follow as the appetite for crypto in Japan grows. Bitcoin tops $77,000 as best week since 2023 pulls altcoins along for the ride
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2026. Aug. 21. 10:15
BTC has gained 24% since Monday and reached the level implied by its inverse head-and-shoulders break, with shorts still taking a contrarian position. $1.2B Wiped out: Bitcoin Squeeze Returns Strategy to Profit
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2026. Aug. 21. 10:10
Bitcoin surpassed $79,000, boosting market cap past $1.55 trillion and pushing the broader crypto market to $2.65 trillion amid growing fears over $40 trillion in U.S. national debt. Short Sellers Squeezed as Liquidations Top $1B Bitcoin breached $79,000 Friday morning, pushing its dollar gains since Aug. 17 past $15,000. The cryptocurrency’s relentless ascent comes […] BYDFi Joins Coinfest Asia 2026, Connecting With Institutions, Builders and Traders in Bali
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2026. Aug. 21. 10:00
VICTORIA, Seychelles, August 21, 2026 – Global crypto exchange BYDFi is participating as a Gold Sponsor at Coinfest Asia 2026, taking place August 20-21 at Melasti Beach in Bali. Positioned as “The World’s Crypto Festival Built for Institutions, Builders & Traders,” the event brings together participants across digital assets, finance, technology, and trading. Attendees can […] Bitcoin Approaches $80,000 as Vaneck’s Sigel Sees $100,000 Target by 2027
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2026. Aug. 21. 09:20
Vaneck’s head of digital assets research, Matthew Sigel, says his year-ahead bitcoin target and his 2029 cycle-peak call haven’t moved. Bitcoin is currently surging and has cleanly broken past the all-important $75,000 psychological threshold. A Target That Hasn’t Moved Sigel reiterated his stance on television this week, telling CNBC he still expects bitcoin to climb […] Treasury's latest measure isn't QE or YCC. Still, bitcoin is skyrocketing. Here's why.
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2026. Aug. 21. 09:17
The rally in hard assets isn’t necessarily about what the Treasury is doing, but what its move signals to the market. Armstrong: Crypto Clarity Comes Either Way as Senate Vote Nears
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2026. Aug. 21. 08:30
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong says regulatory clarity for crypto is coming no matter what happens next, either a Senate vote on September 15 or new federal rules the following day. Armstrong’s Either-Way Bet Brian Armstrong, the chief executive of Coinbase, took to X with a message aimed at calming nerves ahead of next month’s crypto […] Strategy sits on $1.4 billion profit on bitcoin holdings as price surges
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2026. Aug. 21. 08:24
Strategy’s common stock rose 10% in Friday pre-market trading to $120, the highest level in two months. Crypto Investments Surpass Stocks in Brazil, New Survey Finds
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2026. Aug. 21. 07:30
The survey, which polled 2,004 respondents in 137 municipalities, found that two-thirds of Brazilians know about cryptocurrency, with bitcoin and ethereum ranking the top two in popularity. 17.2% have already invested in crypto, surpassing the 7.4% that have invested in the stock market. Second National Crypto Survey Finds More Brazilians Have Invested in Crypto Than […] Live updates: Bitcoin, ether ETFs pull in $800 million as inflows surge for a second day
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2026. Aug. 21. 06:43
Spot bitcoin ETFs pulled in $606 million on Aug. 20 and ether funds $221 million, both bigger than the prior day, confirming the institutional bid behind bitcoin's run. Live updates: BTC tops $76,000; bitcoin, ether ETFs pull in $800 million
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2026. Aug. 21. 06:43
Spot bitcoin ETFs pulled in $606 million on Aug. 20 and ether funds $221 million, both bigger than the prior day, confirming the institutional bid behind bitcoin's run. Live updates: Bitcoin tops $79,500; BTC, ETH record $800 million inflows
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2026. Aug. 21. 06:43
Spot bitcoin ETFs pulled in $606 million on Aug. 20 and ether funds $221 million, both bigger than the prior day, confirming the institutional bid behind bitcoin's run. Live updates: Bitcoin slips back to $77,000 after challenging $80,000 overnight
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2026. Aug. 21. 06:43
Spot bitcoin ETFs pulled in $606 million on Aug. 20 and ether funds $221 million, both bigger than the prior day, confirming the institutional bid behind bitcoin's run. Injective Expands Tokenization Push With SEC Transfer Agent Status
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2026. Aug. 21. 06:30
Injective said its institutional services arm is now registered with the SEC as a transfer agent, giving the blockchain a regulated function for securities. The move adds a compliance layer to its growing push into tokenized equities, private-company shares and trade finance. Injective Targets 4 Asset Classes With SEC Transfer Agent Status Injective is adding […] MANTRA token plunges 18% to record low as blockchain halts after exploit
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2026. Aug. 21. 05:52
The token touched $0.004126 minutes before the network stopped producing blocks, while MANTRA later said an attacker exploited a vulnerability in software used by the chain. Two ETH Whales Offload $63 Million as Selling Pressure Builds
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2026. Aug. 21. 05:35
Onchain trackers flagged two large ether sell-offs within hours of each other on August 21, as a popular whale known as ‘7 Siblings’ and a separate wallet dumped a combined $63 million in ETH and staked ETH. A 14,000 ETH Sale Blockchain analytics platform Lookonchain reported that the whale entity known as 7 Siblings sold […] Ripple backs an RLUSD credit fund amid XRP's best week in months
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2026. Aug. 21. 05:29
Clearpool and Cicada Partners are building an institutional lending product using RLUSD, though the XRP Ledger features underpinning it are still awaiting activation. Bitcoin, ether and solana climb as another $1 billion shorts get wiped out
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2026. Aug. 21. 04:56
The two-day short liquidation total has reached about $3.8 billion, after Thursday's figure set a record going back to 2021. After 100 Hours of 3D Printing, a Student Built a Modular Arm for His Sister
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2026. Aug. 21. 04:30
More than 100 hours of 3D printing went into a modular prosthetic arm that Vitaliy Bondarchuk, an engineering student at Bob Jones University, built for his 7-year-old sister, Bella. Designed with interchangeable attachments for everyday tasks and improved comfort, the device is already part of her daily routine and targets a gap in affordable pediatric […] Hungary Repeals Strict Crypto Rules to Align With EU MiCA Framework
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2026. Aug. 21. 02:30
The Hungarian parliament voted to repeal the provisions that required a validation check for crypto asset conversions to be legal. The move also removes crypto-related offenses imposing penalties of up to eight years of imprisonment from the national criminal code. Hungary Decriminalizes Crypto Assets’ Offenses in Line With MiCA Implementation Hungary is repealing draconian-style regulations […] Bitcoin pushes past $75,000 as rally continues.
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2026. Aug. 21. 01:55
"Bears in pain, right now," wrote bitcoin analyst James Check. A $2 million bet on XRP volatility crosses the tape as prices surge
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2026. Aug. 21. 01:51
An options trader opened a large straddle on XRP, betting on wild price swings by Aug. 28. How Bitcoin Hardware Wallets Supported Users During the Coldcard Crisis
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2026. Aug. 21. 01:01
As there’s no single best bitcoin hardware wallet, only different features and trade-offs, their manufacturers also vary in how they have supported their customers following the Coldcard crisis. Fast, clear, and helpful communication might be the factor that protects your funds during similar emergencies. Bitcoin.com News looked into how the top 13 manufacturers of these […] Bitgo Breaks Into Korea With Hana and SK Telecom in Its Corner
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2026. Aug. 21. 00:05
Bitgo Korea just cracked one of Asia’s toughest crypto markets, securing regulatory registration to provide cryptocurrency custody and transfer services to institutional clients in South Korea and planting a direct flag in one of the world’s busiest digital asset markets. The Korea Financial Intelligence Unit accepted Bitgo Korea’s Virtual Asset Service Provider, or VASP, registration […] ARK’s Valente Sees RWA Trading Reshaping DeFi Platform Economics
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2026. Aug. 20. 22:45
ARK Invest’s Lorenzo Valente sees specialized RWA markets redistributing power across DeFi, which could give customer-facing applications greater control over liquidity and revenue. That evolution could reshape fee allocation without triggering a broad migration toward app-specific chains. Specialized RWA Venues Could Reshape Onchain Liquidity Real-world asset (RWA) growth is changing how trading venues compete for […] Selig Turns up the Heat as CFTC Readies Its Own Crypto Rules
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2026. Aug. 20. 21:22
Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman Michael Selig has ordered agency staff to prepare a backup regulatory framework for cryptocurrency markets if Congress fails to advance the stalled Clarity Act. Speaking Thursday at the CFTC Innovation Advisory Committee’s inaugural meeting in Washington, Selig explained that legislation remains his preferred route but made clear the agency […] DeFi Roars Back as $10B DEX Boom Sends TVL Flying Above $83B
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2026. Aug. 20. 20:30
Decentralized finance (DeFi) markets roared back to life Thursday as total value locked (TVL) jumped 9.15% in 24 hours, decentralized exchange (DEX) volume punched through $10 billion, and Hyperliquid swallowed a massive chunk of derivatives trading. Defillama TVL data at about 10:30 a.m. EDT on Aug. 20 showed $83.216 billion parked across DeFi protocols, sharply […] Bitcoin, Ether ETFs Pull In $706 Million as Crypto Demand Surges
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2026. Aug. 20. 19:30
U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs drew $517.19 million on Wednesday, their strongest daily inflow since May 4, as bitcoin climbed above $70,000. Ether funds also surged with $189.15 million in net inflows, while XRP and solana ETFs finished higher. Bitcoin ETFs Add $517M as Bitcoin Breaks Above $70,000 A price breakout quickly turned into an ETF […] U.S. CFTC chief puts staff on notice to create crypto regulations if Clarity Act fails
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2026. Aug. 20. 18:54
Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman Mike Selig told the inaugural gathering of the Innovation Advisory Committee that his agency won't sit idle. Schiff Dismisses Bitcoin’s $72k Surge as Treasury-Fueled Fakeout
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2026. Aug. 20. 18:32
Peter Schiff, a known bitcoin critic, argued that the bitcoin rally was fake, a result of investors rushing to position liquidity as the Treasury buybacks announcement caught markets by surprise. Paradoxically, he recommended investing in gold for the same reasons. Economist Peter Schiff Labels Bitcoin’s Surge over $72K as a Fakeout As bitcoin has once […] Bitcoin Hits $72,850 as Traders Lose $650M in Shorts
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2026. Aug. 20. 17:45
Bitcoin surged past $72,000 to a session high of $72,850, gaining approximately 14% over four days and raising its market capitalization to $1.45 trillion. Intraday Price Action and Breakout Bitcoin’s unrelenting surge showed no signs of abating Thursday afternoon as the top cryptocurrency capitalized on pro-crypto sentiment from a White House meeting. Market data shows […] ‘We’re Going to Increase the Buyback’: Treasury Boss Targets Bond Yields
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2026. Aug. 20. 16:30
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told CNBC Thursday that U.S. debt buybacks could blow past $4 billion per operation as Washington moves to steady a rattled long-term Treasury market and bitcoin trades above $72,000. Bessent Cranks Up the Pressure on Long-Term Yields The comments followed the Treasury Department’s decision Wednesday to at least double the maximum […] Treasury buybacks could set up Bitcoin’s next move toward $180,000, says strategist
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2026. Aug. 20. 16:17
Longtime bond market investor Mark Connors sees routine government bond buybacks improving liquidity and bringing bitcoin’s next rally closer. Strategy Breaks Down 6 Securities Built Around Its Bitcoin
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2026. Aug. 20. 15:17
Strategy has published updated explanations of MSTR and five preferred securities, showing how each divides bitcoin-linked corporate risk, dividend rights, and capital priority without granting investors direct ownership of the company’s bitcoin. Strategy Separates Equity From Preferred Income Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR) announced Aug. 19 that it had published investor briefings covering its common stock […] Bitcoin's jump above $71,000 sets up bullish golden cross pattern
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2026. Aug. 20. 15:16
Bitcoin’s improving momentum could produce a golden cross, but the rally still faces an important test. Crypto for Advisors: What are tokenized deposits?
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2026. Aug. 20. 15:01
Banks are moving deposits on-chain using permissioned systems, not open ones. See why privacy and compliance dictate this path in this week's newsletter.
11-Year-Old Dormant Bitcoin Wallets Move 1,214 BTC Worth $86M in 24 Hours
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2026. Aug. 20. 14:13
With bitcoin ripping to a weekly high of $72,400, vintage coins are suddenly crawling out of cold storage at a relentless pace. Over the last 24 hours, 1,314.41 BTC moved from long-sleeping bitcoin wallets carrying a combined value of $94 million. Approximately 1,214.42 BTC ($86M) of that total movement, all stemmed from wallets first seen […] 10X Founders Demo Day Opens Applications for v2.0 – With Sonic Anchoring and $150,000 on the Table
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2026. Aug. 20. 14:00
Inspira Labs, Yellow and Cicada opened applications for 10X Founders Demo Day v2.0, an Aug. 25 session where eight startups pitch live to active VCs, backed by a $150,000 pool. Key Takeaways 10X Founders Demo Day v2.0 – August 25, online. Applications close August 20. Eight selected founders pitch live: 5 minutes on stage, 2 […] Trump’s Hyperliquid Name-Drop Sends HYPE Charging Toward Record Highs
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2026. Aug. 20. 13:09
Hyperliquid’s HYPE token charged toward record territory after U.S. President Donald Trump revealed regulators are working on a legal pathway that could bring the crypto trading heavyweight into the American market. Trump Drops Hyperliquid Into Washington’s Spotlight Trump made the comments on Aug. 19 during a White House meeting with cryptocurrency, technology, and finance executives, […] Optimism-funded team's deciding vote shifts $49 million in OP tokens away from users
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2026. Aug. 20. 12:00
The approved plan reallocates 546.9 million OP from user airdrops to a Foundation-controlled Strategic Ecosystem Fund. Ripple-linked XRP jumps 15% as data shows 'banker hours' onchain pattern
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2026. Aug. 20. 11:35
Three hours spanning the London afternoon and New York morning account for about 23% of XRP moving onchain, up from roughly 14% a year ago. Fed liquidity promises, dollar weakness could determine bitcoin's next move
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2026. Aug. 20. 11:31
Your day-ahead look for Aug. 20, 2026 Securitize Brings Neuberger’s $230 Billion Credit Platform Onchain
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2026. Aug. 20. 11:30
Securitize has launched a tokenized fixed-income fund with Neuberger, extending institutional credit strategies onto public blockchains. The fund will invest mainly in high-yield bonds and will be available across Avalanche, Ethereum, Solana, and Sui. Securitize Launches High-Yield Bonds Across 4 Public Blockchains Securitize is pushing deeper into tokenized credit with a new fund that brings […] Bitcoin rally sparks debate whether Clarity Act is already priced in
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2026. Aug. 20. 10:47
Erald Ghoos, OKX Europe CEO, says U.S. crypto rules could blow new life into the market amid a rotation of capital from AI back to bitcoin. Bitcoin breaks out of six-week range, tops $71,000 as $3 billion in shorts get wiped out
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2026. Aug. 20. 10:46
Six weeks of compression ended in the largest short liquidation since at least 2021, with $3 billion of bearish bets forced to buy back into thin supply. BTC Nears $72K as Altcoins Surge and Short Sellers Lose $3B
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2026. Aug. 20. 10:20
Driven by a U.S. Treasury announcement and bullish comments from President Donald Trump, bitcoin hit a session high of $71,992, pushing its market cap to $1.44 trillion. Bitcoin Nears $72,000 as Macro Rally Gains Steam Bitcoin maintained its upward momentum Thursday morning, approaching $72,000 as a rally sparked by a U.S. Treasury announcement showed no […] Elon Musk's X is exploring stablecoins to pay influencers and content providers
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2026. Aug. 20. 09:40
Conversations with X are ongoing, according to a person who also works with other social media platforms testing stablecoins to pay influencers. CFTC Seats Kalshi, Polymarket, Draftkings on Its New Advisory Panel
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2026. Aug. 20. 09:30
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s Innovation Advisory Committee holds its first meeting Thursday, with prediction markets on the agenda. Seven of its 35 members run companies at the center of the event-contract fight the agency is waging against nine state governments. Seven Seats for the Event-Contract Industry The CFTC’s Innovation Advisory Committee convenes for the […] BitGo secures South Korea virtual asset license, says it's the first global crypto company to do so
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2026. Aug. 20. 09:25
Backed by Hana Financial Group and SK Telecom, BitGo Korea built a locally registered entity from scratch to serve institutional and enterprise clients, rather than taking the acquisition route. Bitcoin hits $72,000 as Strategy and Coinbase continue rally
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2026. Aug. 20. 09:25
Bitcoin has gained 15% since monday, reclaiming several key technical and on-chain levels as bullish momentum builds. Metaplanet Puts 2,100 BTC Into Super League for US Expansion
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2026. Aug. 20. 07:30
Metaplanet will contribute 2,100 BTC and $2.5 million in cash to Nasdaq-listed Super League, creating a U.S. bitcoin treasury platform called Superplanet. The transaction will give the Japanese company control of the business while linking capital markets in Tokyo and New York under one treasury strategy. Metaplanet Extends Bitcoin Strategy to Nasdaq With $134.6M Deal […] New Jersey Player Turns $2 Spin Into Record $2.95M Online Jackpot
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2026. Aug. 20. 06:30
A $2 spin in Linden, New Jersey, produced a $2,949,857.40 progressive payout: the fourth seven-figure Mega Jackpot on Hard Rock Bet’s four-month-old network and the largest in the operator’s online casino history. Four Seven-Figure Wins Since April A player identified as Rose M. of Linden triggered Hard Rock Bet’s New Jersey Mega Jackpot on Aug. […] Live updates: Bitcoin ETFs draw $517 million, ether pulls $189 million in biggest inflows in months
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2026. Aug. 20. 06:21
Spot bitcoin ETFs pulled in $517 million and ether funds $189 million on Aug. 19, the strongest daily hauls in months, as a broad rally torched $2.7 billion in bearish bets. Live updates: Bitcoin hits $71,000, ETFs draw $700 million in biggest inflows in months
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2026. Aug. 20. 06:21
Spot bitcoin ETFs pulled in $517 million and ether funds $189 million on Aug. 19, the strongest daily hauls in months, as a broad rally torched $2.7 billion in bearish bets. Live updates: Bitcoin jumps above $72,000, ETFs draw $700 million in biggest inflows in months
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2026. Aug. 20. 06:21
Spot bitcoin ETFs pulled in $517 million and ether funds $189 million on Aug. 19, the strongest daily hauls in months, as a broad rally torched $2.7 billion in bearish bets. Live updates: Bitcoin rises to $72,000; ETF inflows of $700 million were largest in months
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2026. Aug. 20. 06:21
Spot bitcoin ETFs pulled in $517 million and ether funds $189 million on Aug. 19, the strongest daily hauls in months, as a broad rally torched $2.7 billion in bearish bets. Live updates: Bitcoin hits $72,000, but bond yields are back on the rise
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2026. Aug. 20. 06:21
Markets seem likely to test the resolve of Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's desire to lower long-term government bond yields. Live updates: Bitcoin extends gains as Bessent suggests more Treasury intervention
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2026. Aug. 20. 06:21
Markets seem likely to test the resolve of Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's desire to lower long-term government bond yields. Trader who made $49 million shorting crypto lost $24 million on ether in 12 seconds
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2026. Aug. 20. 05:40
The Hyperliquid wallet known as pension-usdt.eth was forced out of a 50,000 ETH short as ether surged, with five liquidation orders helping push the price higher during the unwind. You Found $500,000 Hidden in Your Own Walls. A Court Says It’s Not Yours
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2026. Aug. 20. 05:30
A $500,000 cache of cash stuffed into ammunition cans inside the walls of a Paradise Valley, Arizona home sparked a court fight between the new owners and the prior owner’s heirs. In Grande v. Jennings, the Arizona Court of Appeals ruled on May 31, 2012, that the money belonged to the estate of Robert A. […] Crypto Mastermind Deported to Face Massive $165 Million Fraud Trial
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2026. Aug. 20. 04:30
Federal law enforcement prosecutors in Georgia unsealed criminal charges against Edward Zimbardi following his high-profile deportation from Fiji. Authorities allege he ran a fraudulent investment scheme that misappropriated $165 million from thousands of investors worldwide. Alleged Scheme Execution Federal prosecutors in the Northern District of Georgia unsealed an indictment on Aug. 17, charging Edward Zimbardi […] Bearish crypto bets lose record $2.7 billion as bitcoin surges toward $70,000
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2026. Aug. 20. 04:29
Traders betting against crypto lost $2.74 billion in a day, more than the short side of the October 2025 crash that remains the biggest liquidation event in the market's history. Bearish crypto bets lose record $3 billion as bitcoin tops $71,000
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2026. Aug. 20. 04:29
Traders betting against crypto lost $2.74 billion in a day, more than the short side of the October 2025 crash that remains the biggest liquidation event in the market's history. Ether jumps 18% to $2,250 as bitcoin tops $69,000 in broad crypto rally
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2026. Aug. 20. 04:10
Every major except tron posted double-digit weekly gains, with nearly $1.4 billion of short positions wiped out after the Treasury doubled its bond buybacks. Binance Helps Stop $1.2M Governance Attack in Under 48 Hours
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2026. Aug. 20. 03:30
Binance said its monitoring team detected a malicious DAO proposal, warned the unnamed project and coordinated deposit closures with exchanges before a vote blocked access to roughly $1.2 million in treasury tokens. Binance Flags Proposal Before Vote Crypto exchange Binance shared on Aug. 18 that its security team detected a malicious governance proposal targeting an […] XRP Sees 23% of Onchain Trading Volume in a Three-Hour Trading Window
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2026. Aug. 20. 02:22
XRP trading has developed a pronounced weekday peak during overlapping London and New York business hours. Evernorth highlighted that the three-hour window captured 23.5% of weekday on-chain volume in July, up from 14.3% a year earlier. XRP Trading Develops a Weekday Rush Hour XRP treasury company Evernorth shared Aug. 18 that weekday on-chain activity increasingly […] Trump Opens Bitcoin Door as US Debt Blows Past $40 Trillion
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2026. Aug. 20. 01:38
Treasury Department figures and debt clock readings reported Aug. 19 put total public debt at a staggering $40.049 trillion. About $32.266 trillion sits with the public, while another $7.782 trillion is effectively Washington owing money to federal accounts, including trust funds. The tab has more than doubled from roughly $19.95 trillion when U.S. President Donald […] Replay Attack Alarm Grows as BIP-110 Backers Brand Bitcoin ‘Spamcoin’
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2026. Aug. 20. 00:25
A planned revival of the failed BIP-110 stalled fork is putting an old cryptocurrency hazard back in the spotlight: replay attacks, where a transaction intended for one blockchain can potentially be copied onto another. The issue matters because Luke Dashjr and other BIP-110 supporters are discussing a hard fork that would replace the minority chain’s […] Trump Hosts Top Crypto CEOs at White House as US Weighs Bitcoin Buy
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2026. Aug. 19. 23:06
President Donald Trump brought cryptocurrency executives, financial market leaders, and federal regulators together at the White House on Aug. 19. Participants discussed digital asset legislation, capital formation, tokenization, and U.S. technological competitiveness. Trump Says His Administration Ended the War on Crypto President Donald Trump convened executives from cryptocurrency platforms and traditional financial institutions on Aug. […] Bitcoin briefly hits $70,000 for the first time since June. Here is why
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2026. Aug. 19. 22:26
The largest crypto asset rose more than 7% on Wednesday after several catalysts sent crypto-related assets higher. Scaramucci Backs BTC Above $100K as Bear Phase Nears End
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2026. Aug. 19. 22:18
Skybridge Capital CEO Anthony Scaramucci remains confident that bitcoin will surge past $100,000, arguing that the supply cuts from the halving cycle will drive the next major breakout. Bold Scaramucci Thesis: $100K Bitcoin Ahead Skybridge Capital founder and CEO Anthony Scaramucci remains steadfastly bullish on bitcoin, even as the flagship token endures its narrowest volatility […] ZEC, SOL, and XRP Rally as Ethereum Breaches $2,000
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2026. Aug. 19. 21:13
Ethereum broke above $2,000 for the first time in over two months, peaking at $2,112 following a U.S. Treasury announcement to double bond buybacks to $4 billion. Analyst Predicts End of Bear Market if Key Levels Hold On Wednesday, ethereum (ETH) breached the $2,000 mark for the first time in more than two months, surging […] Cash App Adds XRP, SOL and ETH via Moonpay for 59M Users
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2026. Aug. 19. 20:29
Cash App users can now buy XRP, solana, ether, and USDT directly through a new Moonpay integration, giving the app’s 59 million users access to tokens that Block has never listed directly on its own platform. A Major Expansion for Cash App’s Crypto Lineup Cash App has integrated Cash App Pay as a funding method […] HYPE jumps 11% as Trump says CFTC is working to bring Hyperliquid to U.S.
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2026. Aug. 19. 19:49
During a White House meeting Wednesday, President Donald Trump said CFTC Chair Mike Selig is working to bring the perpetual futures platform into the U.S. under federal rules. Trump pushes Congress to move on Clarity Act during White House crypto event
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2026. Aug. 19. 19:48
The CEOs from companies across several tech-forward sectors met with the president in advance of this week's first Innovation Advisory Committee at the CFTC. Kalshi Seeks CFTC Nod for Perpetual Bets on 500 Shares and Copper
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2026. Aug. 19. 19:22
Kalshi has asked the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to approve perpetual futures tied to a U.S. large-cap stock index and the price of copper, extending its push from prediction markets into mainstream financial products. The two Aug. 18 filings seek permission to list the US500 and COPPERPERP contracts. KalshiEX LLC is a CFTC-registered designated […] Bitcoin’s $70K Rip Vaporizes $1.9B as Shorts Get Steamrolled
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2026. Aug. 19. 18:45
Bitcoin’s sudden price surge on Wednesday caused over $1.9 billion in total market liquidations within 24 hours, heavily liquidating $1.74 billion in short positions. Bitcoin Rally and Consolidation After falling just short of hitting $70,000 on reports that the U.S. Treasury is doubling bond buybacks to $4 billion, bitcoin appeared to consolidate above $68,200. Despite […] Crypto campaign fund Fairshake faces $2 million setback in Florida primaries
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2026. Aug. 19. 18:10
In a race that drew criticism to crypto's leading political action committee for featuring fake headlines in ads, Fairshake's expensive effort fell short. Blackrock Drives $260M Bitcoin and Ether ETF Inflow
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2026. Aug. 19. 18:08
Bitcoin ETFs attracted $189.30 million on Tuesday, extending their strong start to the week. Ether funds added $71.47 million, while XRP and solana ETFs also finished in positive territory. Ether ETFs Pull in $71M as 5 Funds Attract Fresh Capital The week’s institutional bid remained firmly in place. Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) followed Monday’s […] X Suspends Major Crypto Accounts Over Alleged $250K Content Scheme
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2026. Aug. 19. 17:20
The social media platform X wiped out a cluster of high-volume bitcoin and crypto-related accounts after an alleged operation spanning more than ten accounts was accused of lifting other creators’ content and pulling more than $250,000 from the platform’s revenue-sharing program over roughly two years. An Alleged $250,000 Content Farm Gets X’s Attention The hammer […] CFTC Bans Caroline Ellison From Trading for 5 Years Over FTX
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2026. Aug. 19. 16:25
Caroline Ellison and Gary Wang received multiyear CFTC bans under final orders resolving their FTX-related civil cases. The regulator cited extensive cooperation and declined to seek restitution, disgorgement or civil penalties at this time. CFTC Finalizes Multiyear Restrictions The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced Aug. 19 that former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison and […] Bitcoin surges above $68,000, liquidating $1.4 billion shorts as Treasury buybacks boost risk appetite
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2026. Aug. 19. 16:18
BTC rose about 6% while ether, solana and crypto stocks climbed after the Treasury doubled the size of its bond buybacks. Bitcoin Rips Toward $70K as $1.3B Short Squeeze Erupts
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2026. Aug. 19. 15:50
Bitcoin raced to $69,749 on Aug. 19 as falling Treasury yields and a cascade of forced short liquidations turned weeks of quiet trading into a sudden run toward $70,000. The move unfolded rapidly during late morning U.S. trading. Bitcoin had spent weeks largely trapped between about $61,500 and $65,000, leaving volatility unusually low and traders […] Bitcoin nears key technical breakout that could propel prices to $76,000
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2026. Aug. 19. 15:22
Bitcoin is close to forming a pattern that analysts say could signal prices rising to as high as $76,000. Coinbase, Circle and Bullish jump as Clarity Act proponents express optimism about bill
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2026. Aug. 19. 15:22
COIN and BLSH rose about 8% and CRCL gained nearly 10% ahead of a key procedural vote scheduled for Sept. 15. Treasury Doubles Long-End Buybacks as Bitcoin and US Stocks Advance
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2026. Aug. 19. 15:15
The U.S. Treasury will at least double the maximum size of its buybacks for older long-term bonds to $4 billion per operation, a move that helped push yields lower and supported U.S. stocks, bitcoin and gold on Wednesday morning. The larger limit applies to liquidity-support buybacks in the 10- to 20-year and 20- to 30-year […] AI could supercharge crypto but there’s a catch, Fidelity Digital Assets says
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2026. Aug. 19. 14:59
AI agents could boost crypto activity, but much of the value may bypass blockchains and their tokens. Crypto Long & Short: Where DeFi yield really comes from (and why it broke this spring)
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2026. Aug. 19. 14:57
In this week's Crypto Long & Short, Solstice Finance's David Plisek argues that most of the money lost in DeFi this spring wasn't taken by hackers but by yield strategies that quietly stopped working. Looking at April's $13 billion drawdown, he shows that a headline yield number reveals almost nothing about whether it will hold under stress, laying out four questions an allocator should ask before committing capital.
HSBC, Standard Chartered execute first live banking transaction on Swift’s 24/7 ledger
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2026. Aug. 19. 14:50
The cross-border transaction is Swift’s first in a pilot project as it tests settlement in its push to remain relevant as stablecoins and tokenized deposits become widely used worldwide. Cantor opens Kalshi prediction markets to thousands of institutional clients
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2026. Aug. 19. 14:41
The investment bank will help its roughly 3,000 institutional clients execute large block trades in event contracts. SEC Opens $75M Crypto Funding Floodgate With New Rule Plan
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2026. Aug. 19. 14:33
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has proposed new rules that could give certain crypto projects clearer ways to raise money in the United States while requiring investor disclosures and, in larger offerings, ongoing reporting. The proposal, called Regulation Crypto Assets, was announced Aug. 18 and would establish a securities offering framework for some investment […] Beyond crypto funding rates: Ethena diversifies USDe backing with $1 billion FalconX facility
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2026. Aug. 19. 13:00
The warehouse facility gives Ethena another source of returns for the assets backing USDe while channeling onchain capital into overcollateralized institutional loans. Strengthen the Clarity Act
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2026. Aug. 19. 13:00
The American Bankers Association seeks to strengthen the Clarity Act, not kill it, argues Rob Nichols, president and CEO of the ABA. Bitcoin is flashing 8 of 12 capitulation signals, but bottom's not yet in, says VanEck
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2026. Aug. 19. 12:45
Similar setups have historically produced below-average 90-day and 180-day bitcoin returns, said the asset manager. Bitcoin Whales Add 43,000 BTC, Ending Months-Long Selling Spree
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2026. Aug. 19. 12:41
Large bitcoin holders added roughly 43,000 BTC worth about $2.75 billion over the past 60 days, according to Cryptoquant, ending months of steady selling from the same cohort. Whales Reverse Course After Months of Selling Large bitcoin holders, wallets that exclude exchanges and mining pools, added approximately 43,000 BTC over the past 60 days, a […] A year after losing $1.46 billion, Bybit says AI helped it save $700 million
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2026. Aug. 19. 12:01
The exchange that lost $1.46 billion to North Korean hackers is the first large centralized firm to put numbers on a claim bitcoin developers have been making all month. China triples its e-CNY network in 2026 as 8 more banks join the CBDC push this week
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2026. Aug. 19. 11:55
The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) added 20 new operators this year across two rounds of expansions, including eight additions this week. LINK Pops 3% to $9.70 as Wyoming Shifts Stablecoin to CCIP
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2026. Aug. 19. 11:30
The Wyoming Stable Token Commission has fully migrated its state-backed Frontier Stable Token from Layerzero to Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol. Commission Cites Security Review in Layerzero Deprecation The Wyoming Stable Token Commission has said that Wyoming has fully migrated its state-backed digital asset, the Frontier Stable Token (FRNT), off Layerzero and adopted Chainlink’s Cross-Chain […] Fed decision making comes into focus as bitcoin holds steady, bond yields surge
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2026. Aug. 19. 11:14
Your day-ahead look for Aug. 19, 2026 Blackrock Believes Bitcoin’s Investment Case Holds Despite 50% Drop
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2026. Aug. 19. 10:30
Blackrock says bitcoin’s more than 50% pullback from its October 2025 high hasn’t changed the asset’s long-term investment case, and the firm still recommends a 1-2% portfolio allocation funded out of equities. Blackrock’s Case for Staying the Course In a new report titled “Re-Underwriting Bitcoin,” Blackrock laid out why it believes the cryptocurrency’s steep decline […] Bitcoin stuck in a six-week range as global bond yields hit highest levels for decades
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2026. Aug. 19. 10:29
BTC volatility has dropped to multi-year lows as surging Treasury yields rattle equities and traders await the Fed's July meeting minutes for clues on the interest-rate path. TikTok code includes peer-to-peer payments over messaging: Bloomberg
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2026. Aug. 19. 10:04
The feature, which follows earlier moves into financial transactions, is not yet being tested anywhere, a spokesperson said. Ripple raises $275 million in senior notes for prime brokerage push
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2026. Aug. 19. 09:55
Ripple Prime's inaugural senior notes carried an investment grade rating and drew institutional investors across key financial markets. Peckshield: Maya Protocol Loses $1.7M, 20 BTC Traced to Wallet
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2026. Aug. 19. 09:30
Blockchain security firm Peckshield says Maya Protocol was exploited for roughly $1.7 million, with the bulk of the stolen funds, 20 BTC worth $1.34 million, sitting untouched in a single wallet. What Peckshield Found Peckshield said Maya Protocol, a decentralized multi-chain liquidity network, was exploited for approximately $1.7 million, with the largest single piece of […] OpenAI trails Anthropic as losses deepen and Altman pauses frontier AI training
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2026. Aug. 19. 09:10
Widening losses and intensifying competition coincide with a pause in frontier reinforcement-learning training as openai strengthens its safety controls. Live updates: Bitcoin remains above $64,000 as oil rises and the Kospi tumbles 6%
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2026. Aug. 19. 09:05
U.S. Treasury yields retreat from the highest levels in decades, while bitcoin holds above $64,000. Live updates: Bitcoin takes aim at $65,000 as Treasury move sends yields lower
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2026. Aug. 19. 09:05
Led by Scott Bessent, the U.S. Treasury announced at least a doubling in the size of its long-dated bond buybacks. Live updates: Bitcoin tops $65,000 as Treasury move sends yields lower
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2026. Aug. 19. 09:05
Led by Scott Bessent, the U.S. Treasury announced at least a doubling in the size of its long-dated bond buybacks. Live updates: Bitcoin hits $69,700 as Treasury move pushes yields lower
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2026. Aug. 19. 09:05
Led by Scott Bessent, the U.S. Treasury announced at least a doubling in the size of its long-dated bond buybacks. Live updates: Bitcoin and gold jump but rejected at key level as Treasury move pushes yields lower
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2026. Aug. 19. 09:05
Led by Scott Bessent, the U.S. Treasury announced at least a doubling in the size of its long-dated bond buybacks. Vaneck: Bitcoin’s Correction May Be Ending as 8 of 12 Signals Fire
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2026. Aug. 19. 08:30
Vaneck says bitcoin’s 11-month correction may be nearing its end, with 8 of 12 capitulation signals now firing and long-term holders shedding 356,000 BTC in just 30 days. What Vaneck’s Latest Report Found Asset manager Vaneck published its mid-August Bitcoin Chaincheck report, authored by Head of Digital Assets Research Matthew Sigel and Senior Investment Analyst […] ASIC Pulls 3,106 Crypto Scams as AI Networks Target Aussie Savings
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2026. Aug. 19. 07:30
In FY26, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission shut down over 19,400 online scams, a 182% surge, including 3,106 cryptocurrency investment platforms. How Syndicates Use Deepfakes and AI Infrastructure Australia’s corporate regulator has issued a stark warning to investors as sophisticated, AI-generated deceptive networks—often built around fake cryptocurrency platforms and deepfake endorsements—continue to target Australian […] Maya Protocol exploit drains bitcoin and other assets as pool value drops $11 million
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2026. Aug. 19. 06:36
A chain of six flaws caused the cross-chain trading network to credit a pool with nearly 50 million tokens that were never properly funded, letting an attacker drain real assets. Maya Protocol exploit drains bitcoin and other assets as pool value drops by $11 million
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2026. Aug. 19. 06:36
A chain of six flaws caused the cross-chain trading network to credit a pool with nearly 50 million tokens that were never properly funded, letting an attacker drain real assets. Coinbase’s x402 Handles 14 Million AI Agent Payments in 30 Days
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2026. Aug. 19. 06:30
AI agents initiated 14 million transfers through the x402 payment protocol over the past 30 days, with Base and Polygon handling most of the activity. USDC accounted for virtually all transfers, offering an early indication that autonomous software may become a new source of stablecoin demand. USDC Dominates x402 Transfers as Machine Payments Scale Stablecoins […] Robot maker Unitree’s IPO surges 600% , outpacing crypto traders’ premarket bets
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2026. Aug. 19. 05:45
A Hyperliquid perp priced Unitree far above its IPO valuation before Shanghai trading began, but the robot maker’s first public trade still opened roughly 75% above crypto traders’ implied price. A Treasure Hunter Pulled Up the Floorboards of an Old House and Found $46,000 in Cash From the 1950s
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2026. Aug. 19. 05:30
Keith Wille, a Groton, Connecticut metal detectorist, was hired by a Western Massachusetts family that felt stuck with a 1950s-built house because of a decades-old legend about hidden cash. After carpenters tore through walls and floors and came up empty, Wille swept the attic and got metal pings from the floorboards, leading to a dust-covered […] Bitcoin.com Integrates USDU, Bringing the UAE’s First CBUAE-Registered USD Stablecoin to Millions of Wallet Users
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2026. Aug. 19. 04:58
ABU DHABI, UAE — 19th, 2026 — Stablecoins have become the way millions of people hold and move dollars on the blockchain, the quality and visibility of the reserves behind stablecoins can vary significantly.. A new partnership between Bitcoin.com and Universal Digital Intl Limited (“Universal”) is built around answering that question. Bitcoin.com will integrate USDU, […] Polymarket US Tests Parlays as Kalshi Banks $25M in Fees
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2026. Aug. 19. 04:30
Polymarket US began processing multi-leg sports contracts on Aug. 5 through an API-only beta that never surfaced in its consumer app. The launch lands as rival Kalshi is reported to be extending maker fees to its own parlay product, a change its published fee schedule does not list. An API-Only Launch 11 Weeks After Certification […] Bitcoin holds $64,000 and solana leads gains amid 7% Korean chip stock slide
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2026. Aug. 19. 04:25
Bitcoin held near $64,000 and every major except BNB gained, while Korean semiconductor stocks fell more than 7% and Fed minutes are due at 2 p.m. ET. Riot Platforms Sold 9,665 Bitcoin in H1 2026 to Fund AI Pivot
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2026. Aug. 19. 03:30
Riot Platforms sold 4,300 BTC in the second quarter of 2026, pushing its six-month total to 9,665 bitcoin as the Texas-based miner leans harder into artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure. Q2 Sale Draws Down One of Mining’s Largest Treasuries Riot Platforms disclosed it sold 4,300 BTC during the second quarter of 2026, drawing down one of […] Nasdaq Sets December 6 Launch for Nearly 23-Hour Trading Day
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2026. Aug. 19. 02:45
Nasdaq has confirmed Dec. 6 of this year as its target date for a nearly 23-hour trading day, adding a 9 PM to 4 AM ET overnight session five days a week in a bid to match markets, including crypto, that never fully close. A Nearly Round-the-Clock Trading Day Nasdaq is preparing to extend its […] Ripple Pushes Into Korean Banking With Jeonbuk Payments Deal
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2026. Aug. 19. 01:45
Ripple’s partnership with Jeonbuk Bank will give regional businesses access to near-real-time cross-border settlement. The service targets international transfers that can take days to complete and provide limited visibility through traditional banking channels. Jeonbuk Bank Targets Faster Business Remittances Ripple announced Aug. 18 that Jeonbuk Bank will deploy Ripple Payments for cross-border remittances, making it […] ‘It has to pass’: Andrew Cuomo warns U.S. is falling behind on crypto rules
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2026. Aug. 19. 01:35
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says the CLARITY Act is key to linking crypto and traditional markets. SEC Chair Pushes Crypto Exemptions to Bring Issuers Back to US
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2026. Aug. 19. 00:43
SEC Chairman Paul Atkins framed proposed crypto exemptions as a route for returning issuers and investment to the United States. Commissioners Hester Peirce and Mark Uyeda emphasized workable rules, public input, and a shift away from enforcement-led oversight. Atkins Frames Exemptions as Onshore Strategy U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Paul Atkins presented Regulation […] UAE Pulls Iran Trade Plug as Hormuz Crisis Rattles Global Markets
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2026. Aug. 18. 23:45
U.S. stocks got hit again on Tuesday as Treasury yields kept climbing, oil stayed expensive, and the semiconductor trade buckled under the weight of a market that had priced in too much good news. The United Arab Emirates’ decision to halt trade and financial dealings with Iran only added another live wire to a risk-off […] Robinhood CEO urges U.S. to clear path for tokenized stocks as overseas markets advance
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2026. Aug. 18. 23:11
Vlad Tenev says tokenized stocks could bring real-time settlement and 24/7 trading, but U.S. rules remain a hurdle. SEC Proposes New Crypto Rules With a $75 Million Offering Path
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2026. Aug. 18. 22:16
The SEC proposed specialized exemptions for certain crypto investment contracts, including a pathway for offerings reaching $75 million annually. The plan also introduces a conditional safe harbor and federal disclosure requirements. SEC Sets Two Exempt Offering Routes The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced Aug. 18 that Regulation Crypto Assets would create specialized federal offering […] Schiff Says Bitcoin Faces Key $65K Resistance Test, Expected Major Selloffs
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2026. Aug. 18. 21:59
Bitcoin skeptic Peter Schiff says he isn’t sure why bitcoin didn’t sell off recently amidst the burgeoning volatility, pointing to $65,000 as the resistance level traders are watching most closely this week. Schiff’s Latest Bitcoin Puzzle Peter Schiff, the gold-bull economist and longtime bitcoin critic, is once again puzzling over the network’s refusal to crack […] U.S. accounting-standards group proposes way to see stablecoins as 'cash equivalent'
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2026. Aug. 18. 21:25
The Financial Accounting Standards Board, a nonprofit that governs accounting practices, proposed that certain stablecoins should fit the bill as cash-like. Winklevoss-Backed Cypherpunk Seizes 18% of Total Zcash Hashrate
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2026. Aug. 18. 21:02
On Tuesday, Cypherpunk Technologies disclosed that it has launched a U.S.-based zcash (ZEC) mining fleet with about 4.2 GSol/s of computing power after completing a $33.33 million equity transaction with Winklevoss Capital. The Nasdaq-listed privacy technology company said the fleet is already operating and represents roughly 18% of the Zcash network’s total computing power, or […] BTC Hits $65,000 as $56M Short Squeeze Punishes Bearish Traders
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2026. Aug. 18. 19:55
Bitcoin briefly reached $65,000 on Tuesday morning, gaining 0.5% daily and over 2% weekly to push its market cap near $1.3 trillion. Bitcoin Rebounds Bitcoin briefly tapped $65,000 on Tuesday even as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East entered a critical phase following the expiration of the 60-day memorandum of understanding between the U.S. and […] U.S. SEC proposes first major crypto rule in surprise announcement
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2026. Aug. 18. 19:09
The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the "Regulation Crypto" proposal after having cancelled a meeting days before meant to vote on it. Wyoming joins $15 billion LayerZero exodus with state stablecoin move
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2026. Aug. 18. 18:57
This is the first time a U.S. government entity has publicly replaced its blockchain infrastructure specifically on security grounds. Bitcoin Whale From 2012 Suddenly Moves $13.7M After 14 Years
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2026. Aug. 18. 18:35
Amid August’s wave of dormant bitcoin suddenly waking up after the Coldcard exploit, a relic from 2012 joined the action, moving 212 BTC worth $13.72 million after sitting untouched for more than 14 years. Vintage BTC Holder Realizes a 584,725% Gain August has turned into a graveyard awakening for long-dormant bitcoin, with coins untouched for […] CLARITY, 401(k)s and Long-Term Holders Drive Bitcoin’s 5 Tailwinds
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2026. Aug. 18. 17:25
Bitcoin is staring down five immediate sources of selling pressure even as five longer-term catalysts build a case for demand eventually returning. Bitcoin Headwinds Bitcoin traded near $64,738 on Tuesday, Aug. 18 at 12:10 p.m. EDT, roughly half its October 2025 peak. The market’s dividing line is increasingly hard to miss: The bearish forces are […] Bitcoin has gone quiet as traders chase ‘5x or 10x’ payoffs elsewhere
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2026. Aug. 18. 17:00
Bitcoin's price swings have hit a cycle low, squeezed by a market tug-of-war with no clear winner. The traders who once lived off its chaos have taken their risk appetite elsewhere. Kraken adds U.S. stocks in Europe as TradFi-crypto divide blurs
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2026. Aug. 18. 16:08
The exchange said it is the first crypto company to offer European customers both traditional U.S. equities and tokenized versions of those assets on a single regulated platform. Kraken Opens 7,000 US Stocks to European Investors
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2026. Aug. 18. 16:08
Kraken has opened commission-free U.S. stock trading to eligible customers across the European Economic Area. The rollout combines traditional equities, tokenized stocks and crypto assets within one regulated account. Kraken Expands Stock Trading Across the EEA Eligible customers across the European Economic Area gained access to more than 7,000 U.S.-listed stocks on Aug. 18, when […] Why the Trump-backed crypto venture is distancing itself from Hong Kong AI aggregator WorldClaw
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2026. Aug. 18. 15:07
WLFI says the AI platform is independent and uses USD1 as a payment rail, but would not say whether it has equity, financing, revenue-sharing or other economic interests in the company. Bitcoin miners’ AI pivot pays off, but mining could revive with one twist
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2026. Aug. 18. 14:41
Miners with AI and high-performance computing contracts have commanded higher valuations as declining bitcoin prices and hashprice squeeze pure-play operators. Global bond yields surge as debt fears test bitcoin’s hedge narrative
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2026. Aug. 18. 14:40
Long-term borrowing costs are reaching multi-decade highs as U.S. debt approaches $40 trillion and AI hyperscalers accelerate bond issuance. Blackrock, Fidelity Drive $297.5M Bitcoin ETF Rebound
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2026. Aug. 18. 14:35
Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) opened the week with $297.56 million in net inflows, ending the three-session outflow run that closed the previous week. Ether funds also returned to positive territory with $30.85 million, while XRP, solana and HYPE ETFs recorded no net flows. Bitcoin, Ether ETFs Add $328.41M as Institutional Demand Returns The new week […] Japan's Metaplanet launching U.S. bitcoin treasury company through $135 million nanocap deal
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2026. Aug. 18. 14:35
The deal involves Metaplanet contributing 2,100 bitcoin and $2.5 million in cash, valuing the initial investment at $134.6 million. HashKey taps Hong Kong's first regulated stablecoin to settle insurance and trade deals
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2026. Aug. 18. 14:03
Following institutional trials, the HKD-pegged asset is being put to work to capture part of Hong Kong's $49 billion trade corridor with the United Arab Emirates Citi Brings Bitcoin Into Custody+ as Markets Move Toward 24/7
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2026. Aug. 18. 13:28
Bitcoin custody will join Citi’s broader institutional platform later this year, combining crypto and traditional asset services. The expansion connects digital assets with infrastructure built for continuous markets and faster settlement. Bitcoin Custody Joins Citi’s Institutional Platform Bitcoin custody will become part of Custody+ later this year, Citigroup Inc. (NYSE: C) announced Aug. 18, as […] Citi plans to launch bitcoin custody for institutional clients later this year
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2026. Aug. 18. 13:25
The Wall Street bank plans to let clients hold bitcoin alongside traditional assets through its new Custody+ platform. Crypto’s easy-money era is ending in a wave of failures
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2026. Aug. 18. 13:22
Inflated valuations and weak business models are driving crypto’s shakeout, Global Settlement Network CEO Ryan Kirkley says. Cash App's crypto support expands beyond bitcoin and USDC via MoonPay
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2026. Aug. 18. 13:00
Eligible Cash App users will be able to use their balances to purchase digital assets offered by MoonPay, which include ether, solana and stablecoin USDT. Trump’s WLFI Faces Scrutiny Over Pentagon-Flagged AI Ties
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2026. Aug. 18. 12:34
World Liberty Financial (WLFI), the crypto venture backed by President Donald Trump’s family, is facing fresh scrutiny after nearly half the artificial intelligence (AI) models on its partner platform, Worldclaw, were found to come from Chinese companies the U.S. Department of Defense flagged as military-aligned. What Worldclaw Offers Worldclaw is a Hong Kong-based AI marketplace […] Visa looking for new stablecoin settlement partner after BVNK sale to Mastercard
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2026. Aug. 18. 12:20
Visa’s request for product (RFP) talks about the need to support a range of stablecoins. Ethereum’s next upgrade breaks the '21,000 gas' rule wallets rely on
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2026. Aug. 18. 12:17
Sending ETH to a brand-new address will cost more than sending to an existing one, and software built around a flat fee will get the sum wrong. Saylor: Strategy Investors Should Hold MSTR for 7 to 10 Years
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2026. Aug. 18. 11:30
Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor told shareholders to plan for a minimum four-year holding period in MSTR stock, with seven to 10 years the preferred window, as the bitcoin treasury company sits on a $4.8 billion cash reserve. A Four-Year Floor, Not a Ceiling Speaking to investors this week, Saylor set explicit expectations for how […] The 'crack' in the energy market is wider than ever. Bitcoin might feel it.
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2026. Aug. 18. 11:21
Your day-ahead look for Aug. 18 2026 South Korea joins more than 30 jurisdictions restricting Polymarket access
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2026. Aug. 18. 11:05
Regulators rejected Polymarket's defense regarding its P2P nature, arguing the platform manages market rules and facilitates crypto-based gambling activity. Bitcoin pauses at $64,000 as rising yields, oil drag equities lower
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2026. Aug. 18. 10:38
BTC has dropped 0.6% since midnight UTC as Nasdaq 100 futures slip 1.1%, with the FOMC's July meeting minutes and a White House crypto summit both due Wednesday. Dutch Prosecutors Raise $2.55M From Crypto Tied to Bankrupt Knaken
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2026. Aug. 18. 10:30
A court-appointed trustee warns that the 6,300 customers of the bankrupt Dutch crypto platform Knaken face severe financial losses, as prosecutors have recovered only $2.55 million after selling seized cryptocurrency. Discrepancy Between Deposits and Assets Dutch prosecutors have liquidated all remaining cryptocurrency assets held by bankrupt trading platform Knaken, raising $2.55 million to pay […] Bitcoin scores a rare win over S&P 500 with 2.6% rise versus 0.5% fall
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2026. Aug. 18. 10:01
BTC outperformed Wall Street on Monday, breaking its recent pattern of lagging behind U.S. stocks. Whitechain Relaunches as W Group’s Distribution-First Ethereum Layer 2
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2026. Aug. 18. 10:00
Whitechain blockchain platform is relaunching as an distribution-first Ethereum Layer 2 designed to address one of the biggest challenges facing Web3 projects: reaching and acquiring users. Whitechain is part of W Group, a global fintech ecosystem reaching more than 40 million users worldwide, alongside WhiteBIT, a cryptocurrency exchange with more than 10 million users. By […] Sui’s Hashi Bridge Tops 1.1 Million Bitcoin Deposits in 3 Weeks
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2026. Aug. 18. 09:30
Sui’s Hashi bitcoin lending protocol has processed more than 1.1 million deposits and 165,000 withdrawals in the three weeks since its July 22 testnet launch, per onchain data. Deposit Volume Climbs in Testnet’s First Weeks Onchain analysts have reported that activity on Sui’s Hashi testnet has been brisk since the testnet went live on July […] Ethics Probe Resumes After Pro-Crypto Farage Wins By-Election
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2026. Aug. 18. 08:30
Nigel Farage’s Clacton byelection win immediately restarted a paused ethics probe into his undeclared financial gift from a Thailand-based crypto billionaire. Election Victory and Renewed Scrutiny Nigel Farage, the pro-crypto leader of Reform UK, secured a resounding victory in the Aug. 13 snap by-election in Clacton, but his return to Parliament immediately triggered the […] Live updates: Bitcoin holds $64,000 as surging yields and oil drain risk appetite
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2026. Aug. 18. 08:16
The 30-year Treasury yield hit its highest since 2007 and Brent topped $91 as the US-Iran conflict escalates, pressuring stocks. Bitcoin is holding its range, for now. Live updates: Bitcoin holds $64,000 as surging yields and rising oil drain risk appetite
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2026. Aug. 18. 08:16
The U.S. 30-year Treasury yield hit its highest since 2007 and Brent crude topped $91 as the Iran conflict escalates, pressuring stocks. Bitcoin is holding its range, for now. Live updates: Bitcoin tepidly on the rise as stocks slip
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2026. Aug. 18. 08:16
The U.S. 30-year Treasury yield hit its highest since 2007 and Brent crude topped $91 as the Iran conflict escalates, pressuring stocks. Bitcoin is holding its range, for now. Tether Pushes Into Artificial Intelligence as User Base Tops 650M
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2026. Aug. 18. 07:30
Tether is expanding into artificial intelligence as it looks to build on a global user base of more than 650 million. CEO Paolo Ardoino says the company increasingly sees itself as a digital dollar and infrastructure business rather than a conventional crypto firm. Tether Expands Beyond Crypto as USDT Supply Holds Near $183B Tether is […] New UK PM Moves to Scrap the Gambling Duty He Lobbied Against
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2026. Aug. 18. 06:30
Prime Minister Andy Burnham says his government intends to revoke the Gambling Act’s “aim to permit” duty, the statutory presumption that has shaped premises licensing since 2005. He signed a council coalition letter demanding this exact action as the mayor of Greater Manchester. The British Parliament legislated a narrower fix in April that has never […] The bitcoin price level where leveraged bulls could get whacked
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2026. Aug. 18. 05:55
Bulls are stacking longs, liquidity is thinning and one key level could trigger large liquidations.
XRP slips below $1 even as a Korean regional bank adopts Ripple Payments
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2026. Aug. 18. 05:34
Jeonbuk Bank will use Ripple’s 24/7 cross-border payment service for business remittances, but it is unknown whether the flows will use XRP or Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin. XRP sinks below $1 for first time since 2024 as Korean bank adopts Ripple Payments
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2026. Aug. 18. 05:34
Jeonbuk Bank will use Ripple’s 24/7 cross-border payment service for business remittances, but it is unknown whether the flows will use XRP or Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin. XRP sinks below $1 for first time since 2024 even as Korean bank adopts Ripple Payments
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2026. Aug. 18. 05:34
Jeonbuk Bank will use Ripple’s 24/7 cross-border payment service for business remittances, but it is unknown whether the flows will use XRP or Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin. A Mystery Winner Claimed $24 Million Just Two Days Before the Deadline. Officials Think They Waited on Purpose
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2026. Aug. 18. 05:30
A $24 million New York Lotto ticket bought on May 25, 2016, at Renu Corp Grocery and Tobacco in Tribeca sat unclaimed for nearly a year until the winner showed up on May 23, 2017, just two days before the May 25 deadline. The winner said news coverage of the expiring prize prompted them to […] Monad, an Ethereum rival, offered early investors up to $60 million to cash out. Almost all said no
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2026. Aug. 18. 05:18
The program came three months before investor unlocks begin, with MON trading below its public-sale price and most of the token supply still outside circulation. Bitcoin climbs above $64,000 while most majors slip
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2026. Aug. 18. 04:32
Miners have cut their computing power by a fifth over three quarters to make room for AI, and Venice's token jumped 10% after the company said it crossed $100 million in annualised revenue. EU Empowers Regulators to Block Third-Country Crypto Platforms
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2026. Aug. 18. 04:30
The 21st package of European Union sanctions against Russia, passed on July 23, apart from tightening the screws on the Russian ruble stablecoin network and the institutions enabling it, also introduces the possibility of banning crypto transactions with countries aiding Russia in evading imposed restrictions. 21st EU Sanctions Package Against Russia Expands Scope Of Crypto […] Harmony Protocol to Roll Back Network After Massive Exploit
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2026. Aug. 18. 03:30
Following a security breach on Aug. 12 where an attacker exploited verification vulnerabilities to illicitly mint 2.385 trillion tokens, Harmony Protocol is executing a full network rollback to Aug. 11. Token Inflation Developers behind the Harmony blockchain protocol announced Aug. 17 that they will execute a full network rollback to Aug. 11 following a security […] Binance Shared Customer Data With Russia After Leaving Market
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2026. Aug. 18. 02:30
Binance provided Russian law enforcement with customer identification documents and transaction records connected to donations supporting Ukrainian military causes. The disclosures helped authorities build a terrorism case against a Russian information technology specialist. Binance Data Supports Terrorism Case Russia’s Investigative Committee used account data provided by Binance to build a terrorism case against 49-year-old information […] China’s 5,500 Robot Shipments Put US AI Hardware Rivals on Notice
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2026. Aug. 18. 01:30
Unitree’s 5,500-plus humanoid robot deliveries highlight China’s scale in humanoid robot manufacturing. Devere Group CEO Nigel Green says those exports offer investors an alternative to heavily financed U.S. artificial intelligence infrastructure. Unitree’s Shipments Strengthen China’s Physical AI Position China’s expanding robot production could give investors exposure to physical artificial intelligence demand outside the U.S. technology […] Bitcoin Supply Squeeze Unwinds as 28,000 BTC Return to Exchanges
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2026. Aug. 18. 00:30
Bitcoin exchange balances have recovered 84% of a six-week decline, weakening claims that ETF demand is creating an immediate shortage. Santiment data shows the reversal unfolded in less than three weeks. Bitcoin Exchange Supply Reverses Bitcoin’s exchange supply reached its highest level since June 15, Santiment Intelligence shared on Aug. 17, challenging claims that spot […] Binance Pay Expands Crypto Payments to 3,700 Bhutan Merchants
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2026. Aug. 17. 23:20
Binance Pay has connected with DK Bank’s domestic QR network, enabling cryptocurrency payments at more than 3,700 merchants across Bhutan. Travelers scan existing merchant codes while transactions settle in USDT through automatic foreign exchange conversion. Existing QR Network Extends Crypto Acceptance Travelers and local customers can now use Binance Pay at more than 3,700 businesses […] Bank of Russia Limits Crypto Equity to 25% for Market Brokers
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2026. Aug. 17. 22:17
The new rules, which target professional market participants, dictate that cryptocurrencies approved for trading must be included in the calculation of financial resilience ratios. The institution established that these might account for only 25% of the total value, limiting the risks associated with holding crypto assets. Bank of Russia Limits Cryptocurrency Holdings to 25% for […] Kraken parent Payward joins Anthropic’s Project Glasswing for AI security push
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2026. Aug. 17. 22:12
Payward will use Anthropic’s cybersecurity model to hunt vulnerabilities and share open-source findings. HIVE Digital Lands $350M AI Deal With 5-Year Cloud Contract
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2026. Aug. 17. 21:24
HIVE Digital Technologies’ BUZZ HPC unit has signed a five-year AI cloud services contract worth about $350 million. The agreement will add roughly $70 million in annualized revenue and accelerate HIVE’s shift toward large-scale GPU infrastructure. BUZZ Deploys 2,016 Nvidia GPUs Under HIVE’s $350M AI Contract HIVE Digital Technologies is deepening its push into artificial […] Deribit Secures Dubai Broker-Dealer License via Coinbase
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2026. Aug. 17. 20:05
Deribit, the derivatives exchange Coinbase acquired for $2.9 billion, secured a Broker-Dealer Licence from Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) last week, routing its spot orders directly into Coinbase’s liquidity. What the New License Changes Deribit’s Broker-Dealer Licence from Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) means the exchange’s spot buy, sell, and trade orders now […] BTC Reclaims $64K as Short Sellers Lose $57.4M in Liquidations
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2026. Aug. 17. 19:15
Bitcoin rebounded from an intraday low of $62,653 to cross $64,000, securing a nearly 2% daily gain and pushing its market cap past $1.29 trillion. Rapid Intraday Recovery Drives Liquidations On Monday, bitcoin reclaimed the $64,000 threshold just hours after the cryptocurrency fell below $63,000 and appeared on course to match its Aug. 14 lows. […] Saylor says share buyback isn’t priority as Strategy builds $4.8 billion cash reserve
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2026. Aug. 17. 18:53
Strategy is prioritizing STRC, cash reserves, and its credit business over stock buybacks, Executive Chairman Michael Saylor said Monday. Crypto Stocks Break Free as Wall Street Buckles Under Iran Risk
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2026. Aug. 17. 18:30
U.S. crypto-linked stocks broke from a broader Wall Street sell-off Monday as bitcoin held above $64,000 while mounting tensions over Iran, Oman, and the Strait of Hormuz rattled traditional markets. Near midday Aug. 17, the Nasdaq Composite was down about 56 points, the Dow Jones Industrial Average had shed roughly 189 points and the S&P […] ZEC Breaks $500 as 4.3% Daily Gain Puts XMR Further Behind
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2026. Aug. 17. 17:49
Zcash rallied over 4.3% to cross $518, bringing its market cap to $8.65 billion and widening its lead over monero (XMR). Ecosystem Progress Zcash (ZEC) surged past the $500 mark on Monday, rebounding from an Aug. 11 slump that saw it dip below $470. Market data shows the privacy coin fell from under $495 on […] Strive Buys 79 Bitcoin, Expands Its $1.27B Corporate BTC War Chest
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2026. Aug. 17. 17:07
Strive Inc. scooped up 79 bitcoin for roughly $5 million, pushing its corporate treasury to 20,246 BTC as of Aug. 14. The Dallas-based public asset manager accumulated the bitcoin (BTC) between Aug. 10 and Aug. 14 at an average cost of roughly $63,231 per coin, including fees and expenses. With bitcoin recently changing hands near […] BitMart founder dismisses calls for audit as users report blocked funds, unpaid employees
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2026. Aug. 17. 16:40
Sheldon Lee said a Chinese-language X account making the claims was hacked. Users want wallets, assets and liabilities disclosed. Bessent Seeks Industry Feedback to Shape New GENIUS Rules
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2026. Aug. 17. 16:03
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to clarify issues still unclear in the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act, including the scope of the regulation, the extraterritorial character of its provisions, and other relevant elements before its implementation date. U.S. Department of the […] Compound bets $52 million, new leadership team in switch to institutional focus
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2026. Aug. 17. 15:32
The protocol pioneered decentralized finance lending, but assets locked have tumbled from a peak five years ago. Now it's looking to attract institutions after retail traders lost interest. Fidelity Leads $389.7M Bitcoin ETF Weekly Outflow With $153M Exit
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2026. Aug. 17. 15:25
U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs recorded $389.7 million in net outflows during the week of August 10 to August 14, reversing the previous week’s strong inflow run. Ether funds slipped slightly into the red, while solana, XRP and HYPE ETFs ended the week with net additions. Bitcoin ETFs Reverse Prior Week’s Rally With $389.7M Outflow The […] U.S. Treasury Department proposes GENIUS Act stablecoin rule
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2026. Aug. 17. 14:44
The Treasury proposal would establish some of the core definitions and jurisdictions in the law Congress completed last year. The Coldcard hack proves reputation is not a security model
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2026. Aug. 17. 14:09
A community built on verification spent five years outsourcing its judgment to one man, writes Foundation CEO Zach Herbert. Bitcoin Has Been Declared Dead 21 Times in 2026, Yet It Won’t Stay Buried
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2026. Aug. 17. 14:05
With bitcoin still holding above $60,000 and 19 full weeks left in 2026, critics have already buried it 21 times this year. The Bitcoin Obituary List Bitcoin obituaries, better known as Bitcoin death lists, archive public statements, headlines, articles, tweets, and predictions declaring bitcoin dead, dying, finished, worthless, or inevitably headed to zero. These independently […] Tom Lee's Bitmine now owns 4.8% of Ethereum supply after latest ETH purchase
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2026. Aug. 17. 14:04
The crypto treasury company bought another 9,926 ETH last week, extending a buying streak that began in June 2025. How a bug in Coldcard’s code went unnoticed for years, leading to $100 million in hacked funds
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2026. Aug. 17. 13:57
Crypto’s favorite maxim, “don’t trust, verify” wasn’t followed in the case of Coldcard’s code. Strategy Holds Bitcoin at 840,447 BTC as Cash Reserve Hits $4.8B
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2026. Aug. 17. 12:47
Strategy kept its bitcoin holdings unchanged at 840,447 BTC through Aug. 16 while lifting its U.S. dollar reserve to $4.8 billion. Common-stock sales funded the reserve increase, STRC repurchases and preferred-stock dividends. Strategy Leaves Bitcoin Holdings Unchanged Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR) filed a Form 8-K with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Aug. […] No change in bitcoin holdings as Strategy boosted dollar reserve, bought back more STRC last week
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2026. Aug. 17. 12:19
Led by Executive Chairman Michael Saylor, the company raised $333.7 million via the sale of common stock. Ethereum’s next big upgrade has 66 proposals, including a major privacy fix
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2026. Aug. 17. 12:02
Developers are narrowing the list for the Hegotá upgrade, including a package to change how wallets approve and pay for transactions, giving developers of privacy apps more of the tools they need inside Ethereum itself. Israel’s largest crypto broker Bits of Gold hit by data breach affecting 200,000 customers
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2026. Aug. 17. 11:59
Funds and digital assets were not touched, but names, bank account details, and national ID numbers may have been exposed in what the company says was a wider global attack. Bitcoin options remain expensive despite summer calm. Here's why it matters
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2026. Aug. 17. 11:43
Bitcoin’s implied volatility is near a seasonal floor, but options continue to price substantially more movement than the market is delivering. Bitcoin's biggest holders, Strategy and Metaplanet, are betting on math, not price
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2026. Aug. 17. 11:28
Your day-ahead look for Aug. 17, 2026 US Debt Nears $40 Trillion in 5 Months as Bitcoin’s Case Gets Louder
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2026. Aug. 17. 11:05
The U.S. national debt is set to cross $40 trillion, a mark it was expected to surpass only after Labor Day. The milestone has come faster than any previous trillion-dollar jump in the United States’ history. The Fastest Trillion in US History The pace of America’s debt accumulation has become a story unto itself. The […] Bitpanda fined €70,000 in Austria’s first published MiCA enforcement case
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2026. Aug. 17. 10:52
The fine stems from Bitpanda failing to submit a mandatory white paper 20 days before publication and omitting required disclosures in marketing materials. Bitpanda fined 70,000 euros in Austria’s first published MiCA enforcement case
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2026. Aug. 17. 10:52
The fine stems from Bitpanda failing to submit a mandatory white paper 20 days before publication and omitting required disclosures in marketing materials. Curve Founder Blasts Pump.fun, Phantom Wallet Experience
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2026. Aug. 17. 10:05
Curve Finance founder Michael Egorov has called Pump.fun “a casino of scams called memecoins” while referring to Phantom’s hardware-wallet experience as worse than Metamask’s, prompting pushback from industry personnel. Blunt Critique at Its Finest Michael Egorov, the founder of Curve Finance, has taken direct aim at two of Solana’s most prominent consumer products, describing Pump.fun, […] Bitcoin tracks equity bounce, but $390 million ETF outflow week keeps bulls on back foot
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2026. Aug. 17. 09:59
The price of bitcoin tracked a bounce in equities, but a $390 million ETF outflow streak and 10% odds on landmark crypto legislation leave markets searching for direction. Binance handed user data to Russia that led to a Ukrainian donor's arrest
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2026. Aug. 17. 09:16
Binance says it cooperates with lawful requests, despite exiting the Russian market in 2023 to improve its compliance strategy. Coinbase-Circle USDC collaboration, FOMC minutes, oil price: Crypto Week Ahead
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2026. Aug. 17. 09:13
Your look at what's coming in the week starting Aug. 17 Glassnode: Consumer Confidence Sinks as AI Stocks Soar, Bitcoin Left Behind
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2026. Aug. 17. 09:05
Consumer confidence is sitting near its weakest levels in a decade even as U.S. stocks notch record highs, and Glassnode says bitcoin is being left out of the rotation entirely. A Confidence Paradox Consumer confidence remains, in Glassnode’s words, “among the weakest readings of the past decade,” even after two consecutive months of improvement. That […] Live updates: Bitcoin flat near $63,500; lapsing US-Iran ceasefire revives the oil threat
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2026. Aug. 17. 08:38
Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has ground to a near halt as the 60-day truce lapses with no deal, reviving the oil-price risk that has capped crypto all summer. ETF flows, meanwhile, are quietly turning. Live updates: Bitcoin remains trapped in tight range as big AI compute deals continue to roll in
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2026. Aug. 17. 08:38
Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has ground to a near halt as the 60-day truce lapses with no deal, reviving the oil-price risk that has capped crypto all summer. ETF flows, meanwhile, are quietly turning. Live updates: Bitcoin rises above $64,000 as big AI compute deals continue to roll in
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2026. Aug. 17. 08:38
Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has ground to a near halt as the 60-day truce lapses with no deal, reviving the oil-price risk that has capped crypto all summer. ETF flows, meanwhile, are quietly turning. September Fed interest-rate increase is 'very unlikely,' Goldman Sachs says
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2026. Aug. 17. 08:16
Soft economic data has Goldman Sachs doubting a September rate increase, offering good news for bitcoin bulls. Tron Captures 52% of Low-Value USDT Transfers Globally
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2026. Aug. 17. 08:05
The Tron ecosystem continued to thrive in Q2, growing its stablecoin market cap to reach a record of $89.2 billion, with USDT as its flagship token. The project leads sub-1,000 USDT transfers amidst native-issuance chains, a testament to its allure in emerging markets. Tron Solidifies Stance as Stablecoin Chain, Leading USDT Market Capitalization and Card […] Trader Bags $282K by Copying Binance Founder CZ’s Wallet Activity
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2026. Aug. 17. 07:05
A crypto trader turned roughly $9,700 into $282,000, a 29x return, by front-running Binance founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao’s onchain token burns. Subsequently, CZ abandoned the wallet for good. How the Trade Worked According to onchain data flagged by Lookonchain, a wallet spent 16 BNB, about $9,645, along with roughly $10 in gas fees to buy […] Malta Regulator Flags Unlicensed Crypto Marketing Firm
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2026. Aug. 17. 06:05
The Malta Financial Services Authority warned the public against Distributex, an unauthorized cryptocurrency marketing entity. The regulator flagged high-risk features resembling multilevel marketing and pyramid schemes. Zero Regulatory Approval or Registration The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has issued a warning concerning Distributex, an unauthorized cryptocurrency marketing entity accused of holding recruitment drives and operating […] The bitcoin futures market looks like a crowded club with a tiny exit – and it could cause pain
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2026. Aug. 17. 05:51
The market may be facing a dangerous liquidity mismatch as futures open interest outpaces trading volume by a significant margin. XRP traders bet on a rebound as price slips to $1 and bearish chatter surges
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2026. Aug. 17. 04:43
Futures open interest climbed to $2.78 billion and traders on Binance and OKX leaned heavily long, even as social sentiment hit a three-month low. Someone in California Has 7 Days to Claim $1.5 Million Before It Vanishes Forever
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2026. Aug. 17. 04:30
A $1,532,761 Powerball prize from the Feb. 21, 2026 drawing is still unclaimed, and the California Lottery says the ticket must be cashed by August 20, 2026. The ticket was sold at Varso Gas in Escondido and matched the five white balls 27, 28, 36, 48, and 49 but missed the Powerball (21), and unclaimed […] Bitcoin tops $64,000 in Asia morning hours as HYPE jumps 8% on the week
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2026. Aug. 17. 04:14
Every major gained on Sunday, though bitcoin, ether, XRP and solana are all lower over seven days. Bitcoin nears $64,000 in Asia morning hours as HYPE jumps 8% on the week
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2026. Aug. 17. 04:14
Every major gained on Sunday, though bitcoin, ether, XRP and solana are all lower over seven days. Austria Fines Bitpanda 70,000 Euros in First MiCA Crypto Penalty
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2026. Aug. 17. 03:05
The penalty, one of the first under the MiCA framework, marks the start of an era of oversight of VASPs’ activities to ensure the uniform application of the framework across the EU. The Austrian Financial Market Authority (FMA) stressed that no special treatment would be given to Bitpanda. Austria Fines Bitpanda for MiCA-related Violations While […] Data Breach Hits 39,798 Safepal Customers After Order Plugin Flaw
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2026. Aug. 17. 01:45
The hardware wallet manufacturer stressed that unauthorized threat actors gained access to the data through a malfunctioning plugin used to track users’ orders. The incident, which transpired between March 2, 2025 and April 11, 2026, leaves users vulnerable to phishing attacks and fraudulent phone calls. Safepal Discloses New Customer Data Incident: Almost 40K Users Involved […] XRP Holders Can Trade Options on Derive With FXRP Collateral
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2026. Aug. 17. 00:22
Derive now accepts FXRP as collateral for XRP options, perpetual futures and spot trades, expanding the token’s onchain utility. The integration gives wallet users self-custodial access to hedging, premium-generating and leveraged strategies. FXRP Opens Onchain XRP Derivatives Access XRP holders can now use FXRP as collateral for options, perpetual futures and spot trades on Derive, […] Robert Kiyosaki Eyes $10K Gold, $200 Silver as US Debt Nears $40T
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2026. Aug. 16. 23:05
Robert Kiyosaki is favoring silver as federal debt approaches $40 trillion, citing forecasts for gold and silver to rise sharply. His warning renews questions about cash, inflation, and volatile hard-asset strategies. Robert Kiyosaki Favors Silver as Federal Debt Approaches $40 Trillion Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki urged followers to consider their response to […] Strategy CEO Sees 7 Fall Catalysts Bringing Bitcoin More Life
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2026. Aug. 16. 21:20
Strategy CEO Phong Le expects regulatory action, expanding bank participation, and digital financial products to bring more activity to subdued bitcoin markets, while political and economic developments could add further momentum during the fall. Le Identifies Seven Potential Market Catalysts Bitcoin markets could become more active during the fall as several regulatory, financial, and political […] Peter Todd’s Tail Emissions Pitch Sparks Bitcoin Inflation Debate
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2026. Aug. 16. 19:53
Bitcoin developer Peter Todd’s proposal to give miners a permanent stream of new bitcoin has triggered a fresh backlash from users who see the 21 million supply limit as the asset’s most important promise. The fuse was lit when Bitcoin++ posted Todd’s July 23 Toronto talk, “Tail Emissions and Demurrage,” on Aug. 14. The comment […] Crypto Weekly: LINK and WLFI Post Double-Digit Gains Amid Market Drop
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2026. Aug. 16. 19:00
During the past week, bitcoin tumbled from over $65,000 to close just above $63,200, an approximately 3.2% weekly loss and briefly hit a low below $62,500 on Aug. 14. Bitcoin Leads Mid-August Market Pullback After finishing the first week of August with modest gains, the cryptocurrency market ended the second week in the red. Bitcoin, […] The SEC meeting that wasn't: State of Crypto
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2026. Aug. 16. 18:30
There were hopes that regulators could move if the Clarity Act didn't advance, but those, too, may be paused. Tether Completes Audit, Wintermute Bets on AI and High-Frequency Trading, And More – Weekly Recap
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2026. Aug. 16. 18:01
This week’s stories spanned old crypto fortunes, transparency, market forecasts, trading expansion, and macro shifts. Dormant Ethereum whales moved millions after more than a decade, while KPMG issued Tether a clean audit on its 2025 financials. Arthur Hayes warned bitcoin could fall to $50,000 before eventually reaching $1 million, Wintermute committed $1 billion to AI […] This Public Company Quietly Controls 20% of Ethena’s ENA Supply
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2026. Aug. 16. 16:50
StablecoinX Inc. emerged from its Nasdaq merger with about 3 billion ENA tokens, a position equal to roughly 20% of the token’s supply. The New York company disclosed the stake with results for the quarter ended June 30. StablecoinX started trading as USDE on June 26, one day after closing its merger with TLGY Acquisition […] Crypto investors are looking past market-cap rankings and back to fundamentals
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2026. Aug. 16. 16:00
Investors are starting to judge crypto tokens on usage, economics and value capture rather than market-cap rank, industry executives said. World Gold Council CEO Blasts Bitcoin, Predicts It Goes to Zero
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2026. Aug. 16. 15:40
World Gold Council CEO David Tait says bitcoin is headed for zero because the supposed hedge keeps showing up as high-beta risk when markets turn ugly. Tait made the call in a Consensus Miami interview with David Lin, posted on Youtube later that month, and has recently gone viral on social media. It is circulating […] Saylor: Bitcoin Drops 47% While Strategy’s STRC Gains 9% in a Year
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2026. Aug. 16. 14:15
Michael Saylor said Strategy’s STRC preferred stock gained 9% over one year while bitcoin lost 47%. The chart leaves out the company’s common stock, which closed roughly 76% below its level a year earlier. STRC Outperforms as Bitcoin Declines STRC outpaced bitcoin by 56 percentage points over the past year, according to a one-year return […] Crypto wallet SafePal reveals a data breach exposing nearly 40,000 customers' order info
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2026. Aug. 16. 14:02
While the data breach exposed the personal order details of thousands of customers, all private keys, seed phrases, and crypto assets remain completely safe. MiCA's cleanup is creating a new scam wave across the European Union
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2026. Aug. 16. 14:00
Fraudsters impersonating regulators and licensed crypto exchanges to steal funds from users forced to migrate their accounts after the EU's MiCA deadline are on the rise. Yellow Gold Stirs While Digital Gold Stays Quiescent – Week In Review
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2026. Aug. 16. 13:00
This editorial is from this week’s edition of the newsletter Week in Review, sent to subscribers on Friday. Subscribe to the newsletter to get this weekly editorial the second it’s finished. The newsletter also includes the biggest stories of the week, with a comment on each story. Bitcoin traded flat this week while everything else […] The stablecoin yield clash that won't go away has banks, crypto battling over tradition
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2026. Aug. 16. 13:00
The bankers want people kept in lower-yield deposits for the good of the financial system as it's existed for generations, and their argument is gaining ground. The 'long bitcoin, short the bankers' era is officially over as TradFi giants embrace digital assets
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2026. Aug. 16. 12:00
Financial firms are partnering with specialists to build infrastructure, blurring lines between traditional and decentralized finance into a unified sector. Grayscale: ETH, SOL Supply Growth Could Fall Below Gold by 2031
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2026. Aug. 16. 11:30
Grayscale projects Ethereum’s annual supply inflation could shrink to roughly 0.4% and Solana’s to 1.1% by 2031 if two pending network proposals pass, pushing both issuance rates below gold’s roughly 1.8% annual supply growth. Two Networks, One Scarcity Bet Ethereum and Solana are each weighing tokenomics overhauls that, according to a new Grayscale research note, […] Roman Storm Targets Google and OpenAI Over DOJ Crypto Conviction
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2026. Aug. 16. 10:30
Storm pointed out the flawed logic behind the case against him and Tornado Cash, stressing that Google and OpenAI would be liable as their products are being used by North Korean operatives to fund the country’s nuclear program. Roman Storm Points at Google and OpenAI as North Korea’s Enablers Roman Storm, founder of the anonymizing […] EU Crypto Adoption Stalls as ECB Finds Mere 0.2% Online Usage
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2026. Aug. 16. 09:30
The survey, which involved 8,205 companies across the European Union, found that only 0.2% accepted cryptocurrencies for online payments. Acceptance of digital assets rose to 1% at physical points of sale. 92% of companies with physical points of sale accept cash, making it the most widely accepted payment method in Europe. ECB Use of Cash […] Police Probe Substance Abuse in Harry Yeh’s Death Plunge
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2026. Aug. 16. 08:30
While the Paraguayan police are still investigating the facts surrounding the death of the $2 billion crypto investor, the results of the autopsy and some statements from Jade Park building workers might offer an insight into what really transpired on August 7. No Foul Play? Police Probe Harry Yeh’s 30th Floor Death Dive The […] 167 Lottery Prizes Worth $1 Million or More Go Unclaimed Every Year. Here’s Where the Money Goes
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2026. Aug. 16. 07:30
In fiscal 2017, 167 lottery prizes worth $1 million or more went unclaimed, part of $2.89 billion in winnings that expired nationwide in the 12 months ending June 2017. The biggest known miss was a $77.1 million Powerball ticket bought in Tallapoosa, Georgia, on June 29, 2011, that expired after the state’s 180-day claim window. […] Public Miners Shed 21% of Bitcoin Hashrate as AI Revenue Accelerates
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2026. Aug. 16. 06:30
Three months ago, we examined how public bitcoin miners were beginning to dismantle or repurpose mining fleets for AI and high-performance computing infrastructure. This article first appeared in Miner Weekly, a weekly newsletter by Blocks Bridge Consulting, curating the latest news in energy, bitcoin, and AI compute from The Energy Mag. Subscribe to receive it […] Bitcoin’s Final 929,465 BTC Will Take More Than a Century to Mine
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2026. Aug. 16. 05:30
Bitcoin has already produced about 20.07 million BTC since it launched in January 2009. At block height 962570, roughly 929,465 bitcoin remain under the 21 million cap, but they will not hit the market anytime soon. The easy years of new bitcoin issuance are long over. What remains is an extended, slow wind-down that will […] SEC Reviews Cboe Bid to List 3x Bitcoin and Ether ETFs
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2026. Aug. 16. 03:30
U.S. traders could gain access to bitcoin and ether funds designed to deliver three times each asset’s daily performance under a Cboe proposal covering six leveraged commodity products. The SEC initially has 45 days from Federal Register publication to approve, reject, or begin proceedings. Six Funds Tied to One Day of Price Action Traders in […] Binance Ends Transactions With 16 Platforms, Warns of Wallet Reviews
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2026. Aug. 16. 02:30
Binance will stop processing transactions involving 16 crypto platforms following regulatory developments. Transfers attempted after the applicable deadlines may undergo compliance reviews and trigger temporary restrictions on affected wallets. Binance Sets Three Deadlines for Transaction Restrictions Transactions involving 16 crypto-asset service providers will no longer be processed through Binance under restrictions announced Aug. 14. The […] XRP Active Addresses Hit 2-Month High as Sentiment Turns Bearish
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2026. Aug. 16. 01:30
XRP Ledger activity climbed to its strongest level in more than two months as bearish social commentary reached a three-month extreme. The divergence shows heavier network participation even as weak price action continues to pressure investor sentiment. XRP Activity Rises as Sentiment Turns Sharply Negative XRP Ledger activity jumped to a two-month high on Aug. […] CLARITY Act Odds Crash to 10% Before Senate Returns: Galaxy
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2026. Aug. 16. 00:30
Galaxy Research now puts the CLARITY Act’s chance of passing this year at 10%, ahead of a possible Senate procedural vote in September. Unresolved ethics rules and bank lobbying have weakened the measure’s support. Why Galaxy Sees a One-in-Ten Chance for the Crypto Bill Odds that the CLARITY Act passes this year have fallen to […] Ripple Confirms 75+ Speakers for Swell 2026, Expects 1,500+ Attendees
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2026. Aug. 15. 23:30
Ripple has expanded its Swell 2026 speaker lineup with executives from Robinhood, BNY, and Intercontinental Exchange as the company prepares its largest conference for institutional finance and XRP Ledger development. Ripple Adds Finance and Crypto Executives Ripple confirmed an expanded conference program for its Swell 2026 in New York, with more than 1,500 attendees, over […] Michael Saylor Frames Bitcoin as an Engineering Solution for Money
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2026. Aug. 15. 22:07
Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor argues bitcoin can preserve and transfer economic value more efficiently than gold or fiat currency, framing the cryptocurrency as a technological upgrade to money itself. His thesis places proof of work, fixed supply, digital ownership, and financial infrastructure at the center of bitcoin’s potential role as a long-term monetary foundation. […] Abu Dhabi’s $764M Bitcoin Bet Holds Firm Through Market Pain
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2026. Aug. 15. 21:01
Two of Abu Dhabi’s biggest sovereign investment vehicles sat through a roughly $118 million hit to their Blackrock spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) positions in the second quarter and did not cut a single net share, leaving nearly $764 million riding on IBIT when June ended. Mubadala Investment Company and the Abu Dhabi Investment Council, […] Edelman Financial’s $34M Bitcoin ETF Bet Tops Its Amazon Stake
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2026. Aug. 15. 20:05
Edelman Financial Engines, which manages $326 billion in client assets, disclosed a $34 million position in spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in its latest regulatory filing, a stake that now exceeds the firm’s holding in Amazon. A New Line in the Filing Edelman Financial Engines, the registered investment advisor that serves roughly 1.3 million clients, […] BIP-110 Breakaway Chain Faces a Long Fight to Survive
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2026. Aug. 15. 18:45
Since Bitcoin split at block 961632 on Aug. 8, the tiny Roughnecks pool has burned scarce hashpower chasing a chain almost nobody can trade, grinding out just four blocks across seven days. Now, BIP-110 supporters are preparing an even bigger gamble: abandoning double SHA-256 for Blake2b, a proof-of-work (PoW) primitive used by only a handful […] Paul Tudor Jones’ Blackrock Bitcoin ETF Bet Hits $22.9M
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2026. Aug. 15. 17:20
Billionaire hedge fund manager Paul Tudor Jones’ Tudor Investment Corp increased its stake in Blackrock’s spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) to $22.9 million, according to a newly filed 13F. A Growing Bitcoin Bet Tudor Investment Corp, the Connecticut-based macro hedge fund Jones founded in 1980, disclosed 688,529 shares of Blackrock’s Ishares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) in […] Fairlead Strategies: Bitcoin May Have Found Its Major Low
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2026. Aug. 15. 16:18
Technical research firm Fairlead’s Katie Stockton says bitcoin is flashing a rare long-term oversold signal after its slide toward $60,000, and now argues ether’s chart may have already carved out its own major low too. A Long-Term Oversold Signal Fairlead Strategies founder Katie Stockton says the technical damage bitcoin has taken over the past several […] Robot maker Unitree is going public. Hyperliquid traders see 4x upside from IPO price
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2026. Aug. 15. 16:00
Hyperliquid traders value Unitree at nearly $38 billion versus $9 billion at its IPO, leaving leveraged bets vulnerable when trading begins, Allium analysts said. Swiss mega-bank UBS ramps up its Bitcoin exposure with a massive 24-fold surge in ETF call options
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2026. Aug. 15. 15:56
Direct holdings of IBIT also rose 12% to 407,890 shares, while put option exposure dropped roughly 53% to 143,300 underlying shares during the quarter. Why the world’s second-largest Bitcoin mining power is shutting down rigs in its capital city
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2026. Aug. 15. 15:21
The Energy Ministry enacted the year-round restriction to mitigate power capacity shortages, as energy-intensive mining facilities continue to strain regional grids. The Great Long-Bond Selloff Forces a Brutal Fiscal Reckoning
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2026. Aug. 15. 15:13
France’s 30-year government bond yield has surged near 4.85%, joining jumps in Germany, Japan, and the United States that expose a brutal reset in global borrowing costs. The synchronized selloff has shoved major long-term yields to levels unseen for years, and in some cases decades. U.S. 30-year Treasury yields hit about 5.25%, their highest since […] Paul Tudor Jones’ investment firm increases stake in BlackRock's bitcoin ETF after year of selling
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2026. Aug. 15. 15:12
Calls fell 85.2% to 148,000 underlying shares, while puts slipped 1.4% to 715,000. Trump to Host Coinbase, Ripple, Kraken at White House Aug. 19
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2026. Aug. 15. 14:33
President Donald Trump is expected to host Coinbase, Ripple and other crypto and prediction-market executives at the White House on Wednesday, August 19, kicking off a week of regulatory meetings in Washington. A Kickoff Before the CFTC’s First Advisory Session President Trump is expected to attend a meeting at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building with […] The $11.2 billion in 2026 funding that killed crypto’s permissionless era
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2026. Aug. 15. 14:00
Dubai-based crypto lawyer Irina Heaver and her team parsed every crypto deal in the first half of 2026. BlackRock, Goldman, and Persian Gulf sovereigns all wrote checks to regulated firms. Israel’s Oldest Bank Bets Big on Bitcoin, Ether and Solana Trading
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2026. Aug. 15. 13:29
Bank Leumi is preparing to put bitcoin, ether and solana inside its banking platforms, an Israeli first if regulators finally sign off on the service. Israel’s largest and oldest commercial bank unveiled the deal this week with Galaxy Digital Inc., the Nasdaq-listed crypto firm led by Mike Novogratz. The launch target is early 2027, but […] Clarity survives (barely), Strategy sells and the untold story of Mastercard's $1.8 billion deal: Crypto's week in 5 stories
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2026. Aug. 15. 13:00
Washington kept crypto’s biggest legislative hope alive, Wall Street pushed deeper into digital assets, and a security scare sent billions of dollars of bitcoin moving between wallets. JPMorgan Debanked Polymarket Over US Regulatory Concerns
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2026. Aug. 15. 12:30
JPMorgan severed its links with Polymarket last year, citing regulatory concerns as the prediction market industry stood on shakier ground than it does today. The U.S. Department of Justice is currently probing major banks, including JPMorgan, for improperly closing customer accounts. JPMorgan Allegedly Debanked Polymarket Over Regulatory Concerns JPMorgan, one of the largest investment banks, […] Wall Street's private blockchain obsession is a 'race to the bottom,' Ethereum advocate Raman warns
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2026. Aug. 15. 12:00
Centrally controlled, permission-only networks have a role to play in finance, but need a transparent, open base to reap the benefits blockchain technology offers. Liquidation Cascades Explained: How $19 Billion in Crypto Vanished in a Single Day
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2026. Aug. 15. 11:30
Crypto’s derivatives markets forcibly closed over $19 billion in positions held by 1.6 million traders on Oct. 10, 2025, and 2026 has already delivered three separate billion-dollar sequels. The Machine Behind the Margin Call Most crypto speculation doesn’t happen in the spot market, where buyers own actual coins; rather, it happens in perpetual futures, derivative […] How AI Agents Are Deleting the Steep Web3 Tooling Curve
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2026. Aug. 15. 09:30
Coinfello COO Minchi Park notes that plain-language AI eliminates Web3’s steep “tooling learning curve” and addresses post-onboarding user drop-off caused by manual maintenance fatigue. Replacing Interface Friction with Intent-Driven Prompts Decentralized finance platform Coinfello has launched a major upgrade to its AI agentic platform, designed to let cryptocurrency users build, execute, and automate complex on-chain […] Ireland Rolls Out Anti-Money Laundering Strategy Targeting Crypto
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2026. Aug. 15. 05:30
Ireland has launched its first national anti-money laundering strategy, targeting crypto assets, corporate transparency, and inter-agency intelligence to combat financial crime and align with global and EU regulations. Alignment with Risk Assessment and Strategic Goals Ireland unveiled its first national anti-money laundering strategy Aug. 13, introducing new rules for crypto-assets and cryptocurrency transfers to prevent […] Full Refunds: 35 Arizona Crypto ATM Fraud Victims Recover All Losses
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2026. Aug. 15. 03:45
Thirty-five Arizona crypto ATM fraud victims received $171,332 in refunds under a law limiting mandatory refunds to customers who had been with an operator for fewer than 10 days. How 35 Victims Obtained Full Refunds Full reimbursement reached 35 scam victims, Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes announced Aug. 12 through an office release. The office […] Grayscale Sees 3 Forces Driving Bitcoin Adoption Higher Long Term
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2026. Aug. 15. 02:40
Grayscale expects bitcoin adoption to keep expanding even after the latest bear market, pointing to government deficits, wider blockchain use, and changing portfolio preferences. Those forces could deepen bitcoin’s integration with traditional finance over time. Grayscale Says Bitcoin Adoption Can Outlast the Bear Market Bitcoin adoption can continue rising even if short-term prices remain unsettled, […] French Tax Agency Admits Data Breach as Hacker Steals 678k Records
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2026. Aug. 15. 01:47
The breach involves taxpayer data in the General Directorate of Public Finances’ custody, which has already confirmed that threat actors had access to the addresses and real estate of 678K users. Crypto holders fear that this leak might spark a new wave of violence. Massive 678K Taxpayer Data Breach Worries French Crypto Holders A new […] Trump-Linked World Liberty Financial Gets OCC Green Light
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2026. Aug. 15. 00:30
World Liberty Financial, the Trump family-linked decentralized finance (DeFi) firm, cleared its first major banking hurdle on Friday after the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) granted preliminary conditional approval for a national trust bank. The Aug. 14 decision gives World Liberty Trust Company, National Association, a route to bring USD1 issuance, […] Trump expected to attend White House meeting with crypto CEOs, sources say
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2026. Aug. 14. 23:41
Those involved in a meeting of CEOs from the worlds of crypto, prediction markets and AI anticipate President Donald Trump will take part in next week's gathering. Strategy Pushes Back on MSCI Plan to Drop MSTR From Global Indexes
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2026. Aug. 14. 23:05
MSCI’s proposed eligibility screen would remove Strategy from its global equity benchmarks, the largest of three companies flagged in a May simulation at $23.9 billion. The bitcoin treasury firm answered on Aug. 14 with a flat refusal. Strategy Pushes Back Against Its Own Index Provider Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR) issued a public rebuttal to MSCI […] Bitwise Targets Solana Staking ETF for First Tokenized Shares
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2026. Aug. 14. 21:27
Bitwise is working with Superstate to let investors hold shares of certain funds in tokenized form while preserving the same legal and economic rights. Its Solana staking ETF is expected to be the first product considered for the blockchain-based structure. Bitwise Taps Superstate to Bring ETF Shares Onchain Bitwise Asset Management is preparing to bring […] Trump-backed World Liberty wins conditional bank charter from federal regulator
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2026. Aug. 14. 21:05
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency said it granted "preliminary conditional approval" to World Liberty Trust Co. on Friday. Kalshi Pulls All Sports Mention Markets as CFTC Opens Review
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2026. Aug. 14. 20:01
Kalshi has removed all sports-mention markets (contracts on whether a broadcaster says a particular word), as the Commodity Futures Trading Commission reviews whether the category invites manipulation, NPR reported based on anonymous sources. Mention markets on Trump, corporate earnings calls, and news broadcasts remain live on the platform even as a Washington court has just […] Bitcoin Slides to $62,470 as Sellers Test the $63K Floor Again
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2026. Aug. 14. 19:04
Bitcoin hovered near $63,000 after hitting an intraday low of $62,470, remaining virtually flat over 24 hours and leaving seven-day losses at 2.6%. BTC Stumbles Near $63,000 Bitcoin dipped below $63,000 for the second consecutive day on Friday, with the decline deepening in early trading. The cryptocurrency initially appeared to consolidate around $63,400 hours after […] Tokenization stocks slip as SEC delay puts 'speed bump' in crypto’s Wall Street push
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2026. Aug. 14. 17:48
Bullish, Coinbase, and Circle were among the names lower on Friday after the regulatory setback. SpaceX Closes $60 Billion Cursor Deal in Major AI Compute Push
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2026. Aug. 14. 17:22
SpaceX has completed its $60 billion acquisition of Cursor, bringing the AI coding company and its model-development operation under SpaceX. The transaction deepens a partnership centered on using large-scale computing infrastructure to train more capable models. SpaceX Closes $60 Billion Cursor Acquisition Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (Nasdaq: SPCX) completed its acquisition of Cursor on Aug. […] Bitcoin Hashrate Slips 17% Off Record as Miners Chase AI
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2026. Aug. 14. 16:31
Bitcoin’s network hashrate has fallen as much as 17% below its all-time high, per CryptoQuant, as publicly listed miners redirect power and capital toward artificial intelligence data centers instead of chasing new mining capacity. Hashrate Pulls Back From Record Highs Bitcoin’s network hashrate, the combined computing power securing the blockchain, has retreated meaningfully from its […] Bitgo Revenue Jumps 80% to $4.3B as Stablecoin Demand Grows
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2026. Aug. 14. 14:39
Bitgo reported $4.3 billion in second-quarter revenue, up nearly 80% from a year earlier, as trading and stablecoin activity increased. The company still posted a $19 million net loss while cutting costs, expanding AI use and authorizing a $50 million share buyback. Bitgo Posts $19M Loss Despite $4.3B in Q2 Revenue Bitgo reported a sharp […] Strategy says MSCI should measure markets, not dictate corporate assets
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2026. Aug. 14. 14:12
The bitcoin treasury company said index providers should measure markets rather than determine which assets public companies are allowed to own. RealFi Public Testnet Now Live for USDr Ahead of Mainnet
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2026. Aug. 14. 14:00
RealFi has opened its Public Testnet, giving users and developers access to USDr, its dollar-pegged stablecoin, and sUSDr, the test token designed to earn returns from real-world assets. The Testnet is now live and serves as the first phase of public testing before RealFi’s mainnet launch later this year. Participants can explore the full flow, […] Israel’s largest bank to offer crypto trading with Galaxy
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2026. Aug. 14. 13:51
Bank Leumi customers will be able to trade bitcoin, ether and solana through the bank’s investment app from early 2027. Fidelity, ARK Lead $131M Bitcoin Outflow as Ether, XRP ETFs Gain
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2026. Aug. 14. 13:01
U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs lost $131.13 million on Thursday, extending a difficult stretch for the market’s largest crypto funds. Ether ETFs added $6.72 million, while XRP products drew $2.25 million. Ether ETFs Add $6.72M as Bitcoin Funds Stay Under Pressure The week’s pressure on bitcoin ETFs intensified on Thursday as redemptions spread across several major […] Volatility exits crypto, TradFi markets even as U.S.-Iran risks linger, sovereign debt rises
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2026. Aug. 14. 11:33
Your day-ahead look for Aug. 14, 2026 Fear is fading across markets, be it bitcoin, stocks, gold or bonds
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2026. Aug. 14. 11:33
Your day-ahead look for Aug. 14, 2026 MSCI Proposal Could Boot Strategy, Metaplanet From Indexes
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2026. Aug. 14. 11:30
MSCI is weighing new eligibility rules that could remove Michael Saylor’s Strategy and Japan’s Metaplanet from its widely tracked Global Investable Market Indexes, a shift that could force up to $2 billion in passive selling. A New Screen Targets Bitcoin Treasury Companies Index provider MSCI has opened a consultation on new eligibility criteria for its […] Trump family's World Liberty Financial delay plans to sell Maldives resort token
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2026. Aug. 14. 11:07
The token’s sale has been pushed back due to the Iran war disrupting travel in the region. Bitcoin slips as U.S. inflation fails to spark gains, ETFs see August's first two-day drawdown
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2026. Aug. 14. 11:06
Spot bitcoin ETFs saw back-to-back outflows for the first time since late July as the largest cryptocurrency wiped out last week's gains and altcoins struggled to find direction. RedotPay said to put $1 billion U.S. IPO plan on hold: Bloomberg
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2026. Aug. 14. 10:35
A spokesperson for the stablecoin payments company declined to comment on any IPO plans. Whale Places $203M Short Bet Against Tokenized SpaceX Stock
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2026. Aug. 14. 10:30
A whale has placed roughly $203.47 million in limit short orders against tokenized SpaceX shares, betting on a pullback just as trading volume around the stock has surged to record levels. A Large Bearish Bet on Tokenized SpaceX Shares Onchain analytics account Lookonchain flagged a large short position against SPCX, the tokenized version of SpaceX […] SEC Delays Tokenization Exemption Again as CLARITY Act Stalls
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2026. Aug. 14. 09:30
The Securities and Exchange Commission has further delayed its long-awaited tokenization “innovation exemption,” with the holdup tied to unresolved negotiations over the CLARITY Act’s tokenization provisions in Congress. Another Delay for the Innovation Exemption The SEC’s tokenization “innovation exemption,” a proposed framework that would let firms test blockchain-based trading of tokenized U.S. equities without meeting […] Live updates: Bitcoin slips below $63,000 as oil, yields climb
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2026. Aug. 14. 08:51
WTI crude tops $82 a barrel, adding inflation pressure and weighing on risk assets as bond yields rise. Live updates: Bitcoin slips below $63,000; MSCI threatens to exclude Strategy from indices
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2026. Aug. 14. 08:51
WTI crude tops $82 a barrel, adding inflation pressure and weighing on risk assets as bond yields rise. Live updates: Bitcoin slips back to $63,000; MSCI threatens to exclude Strategy from indices
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2026. Aug. 14. 08:51
WTI crude tops $82 a barrel, adding inflation pressure and weighing on risk assets as bond yields rise. JPMorgan Grows Bitcoin ETF Stake to $356M, Adds XRP Exposure
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2026. Aug. 14. 08:30
JPMorgan Chase disclosed a $355.7 million stake in Blackrock’s spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) in its latest quarterly filing, alongside fresh XRP and ether exposure, even as the broader Bitcoin ETF market logged a $61 million outflow the same week. JPMorgan’s Bitcoin, Ether Holdings Climb in Q2 JPMorgan Chase & Co. filed its 13F-HR institutional […] ParaFi Partner Bets AI Capital Flees to Bitcoin After Crash
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2026. Aug. 14. 07:30
ParaFi’s Jeff Park stresses that while AI has been syphoning interest and funds from the crypto ecosystem, ultimately, when the bubble bursts, capital will be ready to be reinvested in hard-to-ignore, scarce solid assets such as bitcoin. Jeff Park: Bitcoin Will Ultimately Benefit From the Rise of AI While reports have established an inversely proportional […] Cluster of headwinds weigh on bitcoin. XRP teeters near $1
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2026. Aug. 14. 07:14
Top cryptocurrencies nurse losses as regulatory picture sours. ETF flows and traditional markets offer little support. Everton’s Martin Sherif Faces FA Charge Over 61 Soccer Bets
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2026. Aug. 14. 06:30
Everton U21 forward Martin Sherif has been charged by the English Football Association over 61 alleged bets on football matches between Nov. 20, 2024, and Feb. 12, 2026. The case lands three months after Entain warned Everton about its crypto-linked sponsor Stake, although the FA statement does not identify the operator used or connect the […] Bitcoin holders Strategy and Metaplanet face stock-index exclusion under MSCI’s new proposal
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2026. Aug. 14. 06:20
A new consultation targets "non-operating companies" broadly. Two familiar names still land on the deletion list. A Man Bought a House for $1,000. Then He Found $10,000 in Envelopes Buried in the Basement
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2026. Aug. 14. 05:30
Walter Castanedo bought a rundown three-bedroom house in East Toledo for $1,000 in May 2024, then uncovered $10,000 in $100 bills on New Year’s Eve while gutting the basement, including five envelopes wedged between bricks where a potbelly stove likely once sat. The newest bill was dated 1981, and $10,000 from January 1981 would equal […] JPMorgan shuttered its banking relationship with predictions platform Polymarket: FT
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2026. Aug. 14. 05:04
According to Financial Times, JPMorgan ended its banking relationship with Polymarket in late 2025 over regulatory concerns. Trump Takes ‘Major Step’ Toward Shutting Down Crypto Scammers
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2026. Aug. 14. 04:05
The FBI received reports of $20.877 billion in internet-crime losses during 2025, while complaints involving cryptocurrency accounted for $11.37 billion. Trump’s memorandum directs the creation of a federally supervised program that would let vetted U.S. companies disrupt foreign criminal networks. How the New Cyber Program Takes Shape Foreign cybercrime networks could face a U.S. disruption […] Bank of Montreal Filing Reports $2,970 XRP Position in $303B Portfolio
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2026. Aug. 14. 03:05
Bank of Montreal’s $303.65 billion consolidated securities filing reports $2,970 of XRP fund shares, split between two exchange-traded products. The disclosure traces both positions to a controlled investment adviser without identifying their beneficial owner. Two Line Items Inside a 14,271-Position Filing Bank of Montreal (NYSE: BMO) filed a consolidated report containing $2,970 of XRP-linked fund […] XRP Slides 69% From Peak While Existing Wallet Activity Climbs
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2026. Aug. 14. 02:05
XRP closed near $1 on Aug. 13, about 69% below its January 2025 peak. Daily active addresses rose roughly one-third in August, while new-address creation remained virtually unchanged from July. XRP Price Weakness Collides With Higher Ledger Activity XRP traded near $1 on Aug. 13, its lowest level since November 2024 and roughly 69% below […] Michael Saylor Maps Bitcoin Into 4-Part Digital Money Stack
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2026. Aug. 14. 01:10
Michael Saylor’s framework assigns separate roles to bitcoin, Strategy’s STRC preferred stock, Solstice Finance’s yield-bearing SR-strcUSX token, and USDT. The model shows how financial companies could convert volatile bitcoin capital into credit, savings products, and payment assets. Saylor Extends Bitcoin Beyond Direct Ownership Bitcoin can support several financial products rather than only function as a […] Solstice Targets 20% APY With Solana Tokens Tied to Strategy’s STRC
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2026. Aug. 14. 00:35
Solstice Finance has launched a Solana-based product that splits the dividend income and price risk of Strategy’s STRC preferred stock into separate senior and junior tokens. The firm is also extending its USX dollar product into Zebec Network’s payroll platform. Solstice Lets Investors Split STRC Yield and Price Risk on Solana Solstice Finance is bringing […] XRP Price Shift Reworks Evernorth Shares Before Its Nasdaq Debut
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2026. Aug. 13. 23:30
XRP’s price at closing will determine how many Evernorth shares investors receive under the amended transaction. Based on Aug. 13 prices, fewer shares are expected, giving each Armada II share a larger interest in Evernorth’s XRP treasury. XRP Price and Closing Share Issuance XRP’s market price at closing will determine how many shares Evernorth allocates […] U.S. SEC to again delay 'innovation exemption' for tokenization amid Wall Street, White House concerns
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2026. Aug. 13. 23:09
The SEC was ready to release at least some part of the innovation exemption alongside its now-canceled open meeting for "Reg Crypto" on Friday. French Couple Moves to Sell Home After 3 Crypto-Linked Invasions
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2026. Aug. 13. 22:32
A young French couple in the Somme department endured three home invasions in under a month after their residence was mistakenly targeted by criminals seeking cryptocurrency. Three Attacks in Less Than a Month A French couple endured three home invasions in less than a month after criminals targeted their home, believing it belonged to cryptocurrency […] SEC cancels long-awaited proposal of Reg Crypto, postponing meeting without new date
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2026. Aug. 13. 22:18
The first major crypto rule to be proposed by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission will have to wait a bit longer after a sudden postponement. He Went House-Hunting Saturday, Then Won $1M on His Porch Sunday
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2026. Aug. 13. 21:51
Raymond Johnson of Bunnlevel, North Carolina, had spent Saturday looking at a house with his family. On Sunday, he sat on his front porch with a $10 Triple Red 777 Jackpot scratch-off and won the game’s top prize. He claimed it the next morning and took a $600,000 lump sum over a 20-year annuity. One […] OranjeBTC Targets Brazil’s B3 With Strategy-Backed DIGY11 ETF
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2026. Aug. 13. 21:10
The goal is to bring easy access to Strategy’s and Strive’s bitcoin-based digital credit options in Brazil. DIGY11 will be traded in Brazilian reais, and the income will be distributed monthly and is estimated to reach the average interbank deposit rate plus up to 5%. OranjeBTC Announces DIGY11 Launch in Brazilian Stock Markets OranjeBTC, one […] KPMG Completes Full Audit of Tether’s 2025 Financial Statements
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2026. Aug. 13. 20:35
Tether disclosed that KPMG U.S. completed a full audit of its 2025 financial statements and issued an unqualified opinion, the most favorable conclusion an independent auditor can provide. KPMG Reviews Tether’s 2025 Books The stablecoin issuer detailed on Thursday that the audit covered Tether International, S.A. de C.V. for the year ended Dec. 31, 2025. […] Wintermute Bets $1 Billion on AI and High-Frequency Trading Expansion
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2026. Aug. 13. 20:02
Wintermute plans to invest about $1 billion over five years in high-frequency trading and AI data-center infrastructure as it expands beyond digital assets. The crypto market maker wants traditional markets to generate more than half of its revenue by the end of 2027. Wintermute Targets Over 50% Revenue From Non-Crypto Markets by 2027 Wintermute […] Fidelity Moves to Stake up to 100% of Its Ether ETF
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2026. Aug. 13. 19:25
Fidelity has filed to add staking to its ethereum ETF, potentially putting nearly all of FETH’s ether to work earning network rewards. Shareholders would receive net staking proceeds through quarterly cash distributions if the changes take effect. Fidelity Plans Quarterly Cash Payouts From FETH Staking Rewards Fidelity is seeking to turn its spot ethereum fund […] Swiss Banking Giant UBS Doubles Down on Bitcoin ETF Exposure
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2026. Aug. 13. 18:53
UBS Group AG increased its holdings in Blackrock’s Ishares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) to about $90 million, a sharp rise that shows growing demand for regulated bitcoin exposure among wealthy and institutional clients. The Swiss bank disclosed the position in a Form 13F filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Aug. 13. As […] Tether says it completed long-promised 'Big Four' audit of finances behind $180 billion USDT stablecoin
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2026. Aug. 13. 18:26
KPMG U.S. examined Tether's books and even counted its gold bars as the $180 billion USDT issuer said it completed its long-promised financial audit. BTC Dips Below $63,000 as $122M in Long Bets Get Liquidated
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2026. Aug. 13. 18:20
Bitcoin closed lower after a volatile session, dropping to $62,912 before recovering slightly back above $63,000, pushing its market cap to $1.26 trillion. Crypto Liquidations Top $227 Million Following a virtually flat Wednesday close, bitcoin moved lower alongside an uptick in volatility. After spending much of Wednesday afternoon bound between $63,300 and $63,500, a brief […] Forecasts for $1 million bitcoin price likely look too ambitious, key ratio suggests
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2026. Aug. 13. 17:43
The thesis is that high yields on long-term U.S. Treasuries make non-yielding assets like bitcoin less attractive. TRM Labs Reveals MiCA Purged 80% of European Crypto Firms
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2026. Aug. 13. 17:20
TRM Labs’ latest report highlights the effects of the full implementation of MiCA on Europe, tightening the existing regulatory patchwork. Only a fifth of all pre-MiCA crypto service providers received an authorization to operate, with the largest number coming from jurisdictions that built licensing capacity early. TRM Labs Report Evidences MiCA’s Sweep In Europe As […] Trezor warns 14,000 customers after fulfilment partner suffers data breach
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2026. Aug. 13. 17:10
The incident marks the first time Trezor customers' shipping addresses were exposed. Over 40 Crypto Firms Sound the Alarm on AI’s Security Divide
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2026. Aug. 13. 16:39
More than 40 Bitcoin and digital-asset organizations are asking leading artificial intelligence (AI) labs to give vetted open-source security researchers controlled early access to powerful AI systems, arguing that attackers are gaining an unfair advantage. The Bitcoin Policy Institute published the open letter, titled “Defenders Need the Frontier,” on Aug. 10. Its signers include Coinbase, […] BitMEX the End of an Era
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2026. Aug. 13. 16:00
On my first day, I stood in front of a shark tank while a crypto price ticker snaked along the ceiling of the entire office, and wondered where I had found myself. Eleven years after BitMEX opened, it’s time to draw the curtain. The following guest post is written by Peter Wilkinson, CEO of the […] Trezor Shipping Provider Exposes 13,689 Crypto Customers to Scams
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2026. Aug. 13. 15:20
Trezor says a breach at shipping provider Shipmonk exposed personal order data for about 13,689 recent customers, raising the risk of targeted scams but not compromising the company’s hardware wallets. According to the company’s security update, the affected customers received orders in the United States, United Kingdom, Sweden, Colombia, Brazil, Italy, or Portugal during the […] Crypto for Advisors: The crypto advice gap
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2026. Aug. 13. 15:00
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B2C2 taps Schroders veteran to chase Asia’s growing crypto wealth
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2026. Aug. 13. 14:43
The institutional crypto liquidity provider is bringing on the former Schroders Wealth Management Asia chairman as it targets family offices and asset managers across the region. Fidelity Pulls $46.8M From FBTC as Bitcoin ETFs Turn Red
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2026. Aug. 13. 14:26
U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs returned to net outflows on Wednesday, losing $61.16 million after Tuesday’s modest rebound. Ether funds saw a $7.38 million inflow, while solana, XRP and HYPE ETFs recorded no net activity. Ether ETFs Add $7.38M as Bitcoin ETFs Post $61.16M Exit The midweek session brought another shift in tone for crypto ETF […] Kalshi in talks with Sequoia, Wellington for $750 million fund raise at $40 billion valuation
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2026. Aug. 13. 14:16
The prediction-market platform raised $1 billion at a $22 billion valuation in May and is now discussing a new round that could nearly double that figure. XDC Network Adds Clear Street as Institutional Masternode Validator
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2026. Aug. 13. 14:00
NEW YORK — August 13, 2026 — XDC Network, an open-source, EVM-compatible Layer-1 blockchain built for payments, trade finance and real-world assets, today announced that Clear Street has joined the network as an institutional-grade Masternode Validator. In the role, Clear Street directly operates core transaction infrastructure, including block validation, ledger maintenance and network governance. The […] Swissquote cuts full-year guidance as 1H crypto income plunges, shares slide
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2026. Aug. 13. 13:41
The online bank cut full-year revenue and profit forecasts after first-half crypto trading levels slumped. Crypto platform operator gets 15-year prison sentence in South Korea due to $50 million scam
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2026. Aug. 13. 13:37
A South Korean court sentenced the head of centralized finance (CeFi) lender Delio to 15 years in prison for embezzling digital assets from more than 1,100 customers. Figure revenue doubles as blockchain loan marketplace volumes surge
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2026. Aug. 13. 13:29
The tokenization-focused lender posted $226 million in quarterly revenue as blockchain loan marketplace volume jumped to $4.3 billion. South Korea’s Crypto Crackdown Lands Delio CEO 15 Years
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2026. Aug. 13. 13:27
A South Korean court sentenced Delio CEO Jeong Sang-ho to 15 years in prison for misusing roughly $49.2 million in customer cryptocurrency assets and using false documents to secure a regulatory registration. Court Finds Customer Assets Were Misused According to regional reports, the Seoul Southern District Court issued the ruling Aug. 13 and ordered Jeong […] MUFG Eyes Instant JGB Repos as Blockchain Invades Bond Markets
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2026. Aug. 13. 12:10
MUFG has launched a pilot to test whether Japanese government bond repo trades can settle in real time on a blockchain network. The major Japanese banking group is working with Digital Asset, creator of the Canton Network, and Progmat on the proof of concept. Mitsubishi UFJ Morgan Stanley Securities, Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking, and […] Bullish Q2 adjusted earnings in line as rise in subscription revenue offsets digital asset slowdown
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2026. Aug. 13. 12:09
Digital asset sales slumped to $32.6 billion from $58.6 billiion a year earlier, but other revenues roughly doubled year-over-year to just shy of $65 billion. Bullish shares surge 14% as subscription revenue offsets digital asset slowdown
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2026. Aug. 13. 12:09
Bullish's second-quarter loss of $280 million was mostly attributable to a $244.6 million markdown on the company’s bitcoin holdings. Strategy, Metaplanet unrealized bitcoin losses highlight risk of concentrating on just one token
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2026. Aug. 13. 11:35
Your day-ahead look for Aug. 13, 2026 Bitcoin holds steady near $64,000 as monero, hyperliquid outperform
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2026. Aug. 13. 11:02
Crypto markets remain in a low volatility holding pattern, trading in a tight range following Wednesday's CPI report. MUFG to test real-time blockchain settlement for Japanese government bond trades
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2026. Aug. 13. 10:15
MUFG is preparing a proof-of-concept for onchain JGB transactions using the Canton network. Brazil’s largest bitcoin treasury firm plans ETF with 95% allocation to Strategy's STRC
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2026. Aug. 13. 09:39
DIGY11 aims for annual distributions matching Brazil’s interbank rate plus 3–5 percentage points, net of costs, though investors' actual returns are not guaranteed. Live updates: U.S. inflation is stickier than July’s mild CPI reading suggests
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2026. Aug. 13. 09:18
Bitcoin's choppy price action as in-depth analysis of the U.S. CPI released Wednesday suggests the underlying price pressures remain sticky. Live updates: Bitcoin continues flat near $63,500 as U.S. PPI softer than forecast in July
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2026. Aug. 13. 09:18
An in-depth analysis of the U.S. CPI released Wednesday suggests the underlying price pressures remain sticky. Live updates: Bitcoin stuck near $63,500 even as Fed rate hike expectations dwindle
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2026. Aug. 13. 09:18
An in-depth analysis of the U.S. CPI released Wednesday suggests the underlying price pressures remain sticky. Live updates: Bitcoin slips back even as Fed rate hike expectations dwindle
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2026. Aug. 13. 09:18
An in-depth analysis of the U.S. CPI released Wednesday suggests the underlying price pressures remain sticky. Bitcoin treasury company Metaplanet unveils BitBonds with $1.3 million private debt sale
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2026. Aug. 13. 09:14
The inaugural unsecured bonds offer annual interest of up to 4.3%, while exposing investors to metaplanet’s credit and bitcoin-linked balance-sheet risks A Maryland Man Won $50,000 Twice in a Year, and It Came Down to Persistence
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2026. Aug. 13. 08:30
A Waldorf, Maryland, lottery player has hit a $50,000 prize twice within a year, first through a Maryland Lottery Second Chance ticket and again in Bonus Match 5. The latest win came from the July 17 drawing after he bought his ticket at the Dash In on Smallwood Drive, capping roughly 20 years of playing. […] UK Lawmakers Press Banks on Crypto Access Ahead of New Rules
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2026. Aug. 13. 06:30
U.K. lawmakers are asking major banks whether the country’s incoming crypto framework will change how they treat regulated digital asset firms. The move forms part of a wider parliamentary inquiry into whether banking restrictions are holding back the sector. Probe on Banking Barriers for Crypto Access in the UK Deepens U.K. lawmakers are stepping up […] Metaplanet denies selling bitcoin worth $320 million
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2026. Aug. 13. 05:34
Metaplanet CEO dismisses bitcoin sale rumors, confirms 43,000 BTC holdings Bitcoin firms ask AI labs for same tools attackers already have
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2026. Aug. 13. 05:21
Coinbase, Block, BitGo and dozens of others signed a letter arguing that safety guardrails on frontier models are blocking legitimate security work while adversaries face no such limits. Coinbase Says Bug Reports Could Triple as AI Adds Security Noise
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2026. Aug. 13. 04:30
Coinbase’s bug bounty volume is on track to triple as AI-generated submissions flood its review queue, yet only 4% of first-half HackerOne reports were valid paid bugs. Human reviewers must separate credible threats from a growing wave of low-value reports. Why Are Coinbase’s Bug Reports Surging? Human reviewers face a growing screening burden as inexpensive […] Speculation on dogecoin is back to October 2025 levels. The price is down 70%
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2026. Aug. 13. 04:06
Futures positioning has rebuilt to levels last seen when dogecoin traded at three times today's price, and more than three accounts are betting on a rebound for every one betting against. Bitcoin slips near $63,500 as traders look past CPI to Fed’s next tests
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2026. Aug. 13. 03:39
An in-line inflation print removed a tail risk but gave BTC little reason to rally, leaving Jackson Hole, jobs data and the next CPI release as the market’s next catalysts. Why BIP-110 Failed: Flawed Soft Fork Design or Miner Capture?
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2026. Aug. 13. 02:30
BIP-110 proponents argues that the rejection of the proposal proves Bitcoin has been “captured” by a centralized cartel of major mining pools. Critics insist the rejection validates Bitcoin’s governance model, demonstrating its built-in anti-fragility—remaining resistant to unilateral or contentious changes. A Fracture in Node Sovereignty In the wake of the now-failed attempt to restrict non-financial […] Coinbase Launching 170+ Derivatives Contracts for UK Professionals
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2026. Aug. 13. 00:41
Coinbase will open more than 170 derivative contracts to eligible UK professional investors, with leverage of up to 50x. The offering spans crypto, commodities, equities, and foreign exchange, while availability expands progressively from the coming weeks into the following months. UK Professional Investor Access Eligible UK professional investors will gain futures, perpetuals, and crypto options […] Binance Boosts Yields up to 20% for VIP Users
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2026. Aug. 12. 23:33
Binance has launched a centralized yield hub that consolidates on-chain yield products for VIP users. The initiative is part of its broader push toward a multi-asset “financial super app” alongside services like Binance Wealth and over-the-counter execution. Lowering Barriers for High-Tier Users Binance has launched a dedicated yield hub designed to unify selected earning opportunities, […] Prediction markets should dial back faulty filings for incentives to boost trading: CFTC
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2026. Aug. 12. 23:16
The U.S. regulator of platforms such as Kalshi and Polymarket suggests the industry is getting into bad compliance habits that may allow for market abuse. Securitize falls 20% after earnings miss as tokenization revenue falls short
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2026. Aug. 12. 22:26
Tokenized assets hit a record and trading activity jumped, but revenue slipped in the firm’s first earnings report since going public. After BIP-110 Flops, Bitcoin’s Next Soft Fork Faces a Showdown
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2026. Aug. 12. 22:19
Bitcoin developers have finished a proposed security cleanup called BIP-54, but winning enough support to activate it may prove harder than writing the code. BIP-54, formally known as “Consensus Cleanup,” would make four narrow changes to Bitcoin’s core rules. The proposal is designed to close old weaknesses and unusual edge cases, not add new ways […] Morgan Stanley's infrastructure partner Zerohash rebuffed in pitch to be U.S. trust bank
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2026. Aug. 12. 22:11
Zerohash, which handles crypto plumbing for Morgan Stanley's E*Trade, said it's planning on re-filing and hoping for a swift resolution. Bitcoin’s $120M Betting War Draws a Brutal Map for 2026 Prices
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2026. Aug. 12. 21:01
Bitcoin-focused prediction markets are pricing a turbulent 2026, with bettors expecting sharp swings but treating six-figure prices as a distant long shot. Bitcoin was trading near $63,500 when the markets were measured at 1:30 p.m. EDT on Wednesday afternoon on Aug. 12, 2026. Across six active markets on the leading prediction marketplaces, Polymarket and Kalshi, […] CFTC Cites Bitcoin Position in Emergency Order Shielding Kalshi
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2026. Aug. 12. 19:30
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) ordered Kalshi to keep running its exchange after finding that New York’s attempt to stop the platform presented a market emergency. The commission cited a hypothetical bitcoin position to argue that forced liquidation could spread losses well beyond prediction markets. Its premise, that the contracts are swaps, was rejected […] Bitcoin Flat Near $63,400 After Mild US Inflation Drop
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2026. Aug. 12. 18:35
Bitcoin stabilized near $63,400 on Wednesday following a volatile intra-day move between $63,317 and $64,400, leaving its market cap unchanged at $1.27 trillion. Bitcoin Trades Flat Following Volatile Intra-Day Swing After declining for two consecutive days, bitcoin was largely flat Wednesday as the sell-off sparked by Strategy’s latest bitcoin sale appeared to have run its […] Goldman Sachs leaps into bitcoin income ETFs with $2.25 billion NEOS buyout
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2026. Aug. 12. 17:21
The $2.25 billion deal expands Goldman’s derivative platform to $130 billion in total ETF assets, taking direct aim at BlackRock's rival BITA fund, according to an analyst. Blackrock’s $50.2M Inflow Offsets Selling as Bitcoin ETFs Turn Green
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2026. Aug. 12. 17:10
U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs posted a modest $4.89 million net inflow on Tuesday, helped by a $50.20 million addition to Blackrock’s IBIT. Ether funds remained slightly negative, while solana ETFs attracted fresh capital. Bitcoin ETFs Add $4.89M Despite Outflows for 5 Funds A single fund carried the bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) market across the finish […] Wintermute plans $1 billion AI push beyond crypto: Bloomberg
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2026. Aug. 12. 16:34
The firm aims for non-crypto markets to drive over 50% of revenue by 2027, up from 10% currently, as it seeks to diversify its business. Solana platform taps prediction market Kalshi for Wall Street-style high-speed data feed
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2026. Aug. 12. 16:14
Solana-based DoubleZero looks to meet institutional demands by adding prediction market Kalshi’s order book to its low-latency market data feed. Kalshi taps Solana platform for Wall Street-style high-speed data feed
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2026. Aug. 12. 16:14
Kalshi is looking to meet institutional demands by adding Solana-based DoubleZero data to its order book. Kalshi taps DoubleZero for Wall Street-style high-speed data feed
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2026. Aug. 12. 16:14
Kalshi is looking to meet institutional demands by adding DoubleZero data to its order book. Tether’s USDT Supply Shrinks by $4B in 60 Days as Crypto Demand Cools
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2026. Aug. 12. 15:53
Tether’s USDT supply has declined by about $4 billion on a 60-day rolling basis, according to Cryptoquant data. Analysts say the drop may reflect investors moving back into fiat, weaker speculative demand, and changing incentives across the stablecoin market. Tether Sheds $870M in 11 Days as Stablecoin Demand Weakens Tether’s USDT supply is shrinking after […] Miden bets on privacy stablecoins with introduction of USDCx
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2026. Aug. 12. 15:00
USDCx will let users transact without publicly exposing balances, counterparties or transaction histories, while allowing selective disclosure for compliance. Crypto Long & Short:
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2026. Aug. 12. 14:51
In this week's Crypto Long & Short, LMAX Group's Jenna Wright argues that markets break down not from too little capital but from capital stuck in the wrong place, trapped by settlement cycles while risk reprices by the minute. She makes the case that stablecoins and tokenization are quietly becoming the plumbing that lets money move as fast as the risk it supports.
Crypto Long & Short: When capital can't move fast enough, markets pay the price
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2026. Aug. 12. 14:51
In this week's Crypto Long & Short, LMAX Group's Jenna Wright argues that markets break down not from too little capital but from capital stuck in the wrong place, trapped by settlement cycles while risk reprices by the minute. She makes the case that stablecoins and tokenization are quietly becoming the plumbing that lets money move as fast as the risk it supports.
Inflation Cools, Bitcoin Stalls as Fed Faces Its Next Big Test
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2026. Aug. 12. 14:40
U.S. inflation cooled for a second straight month in July, another sign that spring’s energy-driven price shock is fading even as inflation remains stubbornly above the Federal Reserve’s 2% target. The U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.1% in July on a seasonally adjusted basis, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Aug. 12. That landed […] Ethereum’s Oldest Whales Wake up as Millions Leave Deep Storage
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2026. Aug. 12. 14:05
On Tuesday, Aug. 11, onchain trackers caught a Genesis ethereum (ETH) wallet moving 2,680 ETH worth $5.03 million after sitting untouched for 11 years. The ancient stash was worth just $830 back then, meaning the long-forgotten pile delivered a staggering 605,924% gain. Much like dormant bitcoin whales suddenly rising from decades of slumber, vintage ethereum […] Solana neared a freeze threshold Wednesday, Marinade Finance says. The Foundation says it held up under stress.
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2026. Aug. 12. 13:39
A routing glitch at a major data center provider knocked nearly 29% of Solana’s staked tokens offline, bringing the network within striking distance of a full freeze, while Foundation executives stressed that blocks and transactions never stopped. Harmony’s ONE Plunges 30% After Attacker Mints 4 Billion Tokens
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2026. Aug. 12. 13:21
Harmony Protocol’s native token, ONE, fell more than 30% to an all-time low after an attacker exploited the network to mint over 4 billion unauthorized tokens. Token Collapses After 4-Billion Token Minting Exploit Harmony Protocol’s native token, ONE, plunged more than 30% Wednesday to reach an all-time low following an exploit that enabled an attacker […] Standard Chartered-led Anchorpoint launches Hong Kong dollar stablecoin
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2026. Aug. 12. 13:13
HashKey Exchange and OSL Group are now authorized distributors, enabling institutional and professional investors to mint and redeem HKDAP tokens. America doesn’t need a second-class payments system
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2026. Aug. 12. 13:00
If an institution qualifies to participate in America’s banking system, it should have a clear path to America’s payment system, argues Anchorage Digital's Rachel Anderika. U.S. CPI inflation slows to 3.4% as expected, bitcoin holds near $64,000
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2026. Aug. 12. 12:44
Both headline and core inflation matched economists’ expectations, while bitcoin held near $64,000 and Treasury yields declined. FlightAware drops Kalshi lawsuit over a market niche that data shows it never took off
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2026. Aug. 12. 11:44
The flight-tracking company voluntarily dismissed, without prejudice and without sharing a motive for its decision. However, the flight cancellation market never took off with Kalshi users. Strategy CEO: Firm Will Resume Bitcoin Buying Later This Year
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2026. Aug. 12. 11:30
Strategy CEO Phong Le says the bitcoin treasury company will resume accumulating bitcoin later this year, even after selling four times since May. Le noted Strategy has still bought about 175,000 BTC in 2026 against roughly 7,000 sold, a 25-to-1 buy-to-sell ratio. A Pivot After Four Rounds of Selling Strategy CEO Phong Le told Fox […] Russia moves to restrict retail crypto trading to bitcoin, ether and USDT
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2026. Aug. 12. 11:19
Non-qualified investors face a 300,000-ruble (approx. $3,600) annual purchase limit per intermediary, while qualified investors have no cap. XRP trading could get spicy after CPI report as futures bets hit highest since October
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2026. Aug. 12. 11:15
Your day-ahead look for Aug. 12, 2026 Metaplanet, Hut8 Move $125 Million in Bitcoin off Exchanges
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2026. Aug. 12. 10:30
Metaplanet and Hut8 pulled a combined 1,966 BTC (worth roughly $125 million) off exchanges within a three-hour window on August 12. Two Treasury Companies Pull Bitcoin off Exchanges Metaplanet withdrew 1,473 BTC off an exchange, and roughly two hours later Hut8 followed with a 493 BTC withdrawal. Combined, the two transfers moved 1,966 BTC (about […] Bitcoin holds near $64,000 as U.S. inflation data looms, Harmony exploit rattles altcoins
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2026. Aug. 12. 10:30
Markets are quiet ahead of the July inflation print, with bitcoin little changed, oil near $90 and Harmony nursing a fresh exploit. Bank of England to test stablecoin, digital currency use in cross-border finance
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2026. Aug. 12. 10:17
The BOE-led Digital Pound Lab will test trade-finance interoperability, in which exporters receive stablecoins while importers settle in a potential digital pound. CoreWeave surges 16% on $2.58 billion revenue quarter as AI infrastructure demand eclipses crypto
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2026. Aug. 12. 09:41
Booming AI demand sends CRWV up 16% and lifts IREN and CIFR as investors favor computing infrastructure over crypto. Fidelity moves to add staking, quarterly payouts to near $900 million ether ETF
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2026. Aug. 12. 09:30
The fund would keep 85% of gross staking rewards, with the remaining 15% going to service providers. Bitwise Cuts 14% of Staff as Its Own CIO Calls a Bitcoin Bottom
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2026. Aug. 12. 09:30
Bitwise Asset Management has cut its workforce by 14%, trimming headcount to about 155 from 180, as a prolonged crypto price slump has continued to squeeze many digital-asset firms. A Rough Stretch for Crypto’s Asset Managers Bitwise Asset Management, one of the largest crypto-focused asset managers in the United States, has laid off roughly 14% […] One overlooked group has added $1.78 billion of selling pressure to bitcoin market
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2026. Aug. 12. 08:53
Public miners are an underappreciated source of supply hitting the market right at the margin. Glassnode: Bitcoin Sellers Showing Exhaustion Around $64,000, But No Bottom Yet
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2026. Aug. 12. 08:30
Glassnode says bitcoin sellers are showing signs of exhaustion, though the onchain analytics firm stopped short of confirming a historical market bottom is in. Selling Pressure Fades, But Confirmation Is Missing Onchain analytics firm Glassnode said this week that bitcoin sellers appear to be running out of steam, a signal often associated with the later […] XRP Millionaire Wallets Rise Again as Token Price Falls 29% in 3 Months
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2026. Aug. 12. 07:30
XRP wallets holding at least 1 million tokens grew by 32 over the past three months, even as the token’s market capitalization fell 29% in the same window, per Santiment. Whale Wallets Keep Climbing Despite the Slump The XRP Ledger’s wealthiest addresses are still adding to their positions even as the broader market struggles. Onchain […] Live updates: Bitcoin at $63,600 as Japan's Metaplanet moves 3,881 BTC between wallets
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2026. Aug. 12. 07:04
Blockchain data shows the Japanese treasury firm moved the bitcoin between wallets it controls, not to an exchange, so the transfer isn't a sale despite its $1.4 billion paper loss. Live updates: Bitcoin holds $64,000 as July inflation meets forecasts
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2026. Aug. 12. 07:04
Blockchain data shows the Japanese treasury firm moved the bitcoin between wallets it controls, not to an exchange, so the transfer isn't a sale despite its $1.4 billion paper loss. Live updates: AI stocks surge on Q2 beats, bitcoin falls below $64,000 as inflation hits estimates
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2026. Aug. 12. 07:04
Blockchain data shows the Japanese treasury firm moved the bitcoin between wallets it controls, not to an exchange, so the transfer isn't a sale despite its $1.4 billion paper loss. Crypto.com rolls out tokenized stock derivatives as crypto exchanges push into equities
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2026. Aug. 12. 06:00
The exchange is joining a tokenized stock market that has grown 600% in a year, though its products offer price exposure rather than share ownership. Sharplink Earns $11M From Ethereum Staking Despite $394M Q2 Loss
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2026. Aug. 12. 05:30
Sharplink reported a $394.3 million second-quarter loss as falling ether prices triggered more than $397 million in unrealized losses and impairments. Still, staking generated $11.2 million in revenue as the company continued building one of the largest corporate ETH treasuries. Sharplink Holds 888,938 ETH as Treasury Strategy Deepens Sharplink’s aggressive ethereum treasury strategy delivered rising […] Here's what bitcoin and ether traders are doing ahead of the binary U.S. CPI print
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2026. Aug. 12. 05:26
Bitcoin and ether are stuck in a tight range ahead of the CPI. Here’s how savvy traders are positioning for the pivotal release. Harmony’s ONE dives 26% after attack appears to create tokens equal to quarter of supply
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2026. Aug. 12. 05:18
Harmony said in Asian morning hours it is working with exchanges to freeze funds and preparing a software fix. Harmony’s ONE dives 26% after an attack appears to mint tokens equal to quarter of supply
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2026. Aug. 12. 05:18
Harmony said in Asian morning hours it is working with exchanges to freeze funds and preparing a software fix. Harmony’s ONE dives 40% after an attack appears to mint tokens equal to quarter of supply
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2026. Aug. 12. 05:18
Harmony said in Asian morning hours it is working with exchanges to freeze funds and preparing a software fix. Dogecoin and BNB lead majors higher as bitcoin slips near $63,700
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2026. Aug. 12. 04:53
DOGE gained almost 3% to 7 cents and BNB 2% to $614, while bitcoin was the only major in the red on both the day and the week. XRP bridge drained for $200,000 after software mistook fake deposits for real ones
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2026. Aug. 12. 04:33
An attacker created unbacked XRP on another blockchain, then exchanged it for real XRP held in reserve. The bridge has been halted and its operator has filed a complaint with the FBI. Buried in the FCC’s New Robot Import Ban: The 35% Foreign-Parts Rule
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2026. Aug. 12. 04:30
U.S. regulators have moved to block imports of foreign-made humanoid robots, targeting devices produced abroad, especially in China, on national security and cybersecurity grounds. The FCC-backed restriction, announced in late July, also sweeps in robots assembled with more than 35% foreign components, extending earlier curbs tied to drones and firms such as Huawei and China […] What Is FINMA? Why Crypto Firms Keep Flocking to Switzerland
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2026. Aug. 12. 03:30
Switzerland has turned financial regulation into a competitive machine, pairing the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority, better known as FINMA, with specialized regulatory pathways that have helped make the country one of the world’s premier destinations for finance, fintech, cryptocurrency, and blockchain businesses. The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) sits at the center of […] SEC, CFTC Target Goliath Ventures Over $400M Crypto Ponzi
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2026. Aug. 12. 02:30
Federal regulators have targeted Goliath Ventures over an alleged crypto Ponzi scheme involving more than $400 million. The CFTC cites 1,600 customers, while the SEC alleges at least $425 million was raised from over 1,300 investors. Customers Put at Least $397 Million Into Alleged Crypto Scheme About 1,600 customers contributed at least $397 million through […] AUSTRAC Halts 96 Cryptolink Crypto ATMs Over Compliance Risks
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2026. Aug. 12. 01:30
Australia’s financial crime regulator has forced 96 Cryptolink crypto ATMs offline for three months after identifying renewed compliance failures. The suspension follows earlier enforcement over transaction reporting and anti-money laundering controls. Why Did AUSTRAC Shut Down Cryptolink’s 96 Crypto ATMs? Cryptolink’s 96 cryptocurrency automatic teller machines (CATMs), which allow customers to exchange cash for cryptocurrency, […] SEC, CFTC Forge Their Own Crypto Paths as CLARITY Act Stalls Out
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2026. Aug. 12. 00:30
As far as digital asset regulation is concerned, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is not waiting around for Congress. The agency has scheduled an open meeting for Friday, Aug. 14, to weigh a proposal that could make it easier for crypto companies to raise money without enduring full securities registration. According to a […] Connecticut Judge Says Kalshi Sports Contracts Were Never Swaps
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2026. Aug. 11. 23:30
A federal judge denied Kalshi’s request for a preliminary injunction against Connecticut regulators, holding that its sports-event contracts are not swaps under the Commodity Exchange Act, so the CFTC’s exclusive jurisdiction never attached. Coinbase Financial Markets lost a companion motion on the same reasoning despite never having received a cease-and-desist. Not Swaps, and Not Preempted […] Sui Co-Founder Is Building Quantum-Safe Hardware Wallets For $10
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2026. Aug. 11. 22:30
Mysten Labs co-founder and chief cryptographer Kostas Chalkias says he has quietly leased a factory to mass-produce quantum-resistant hardware wallet cards for Sui, aiming to keep users safe from a threat that just cost bitcoin holders roughly $130 million. A Personal Mission Kostas “Kryptos” Chalkias, co-founder and chief cryptographer at Mysten Labs, the company behind […] Empery Sells 1,635 BTC for $102.2M as Liquidity Tightens
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2026. Aug. 11. 21:43
Empery Digital sold 1,635 BTC for $102.2 million after the second quarter, cutting its bitcoin holdings to 1,279 BTC. With most of the remaining BTC pledged against debt and a potential $62.1 million property commitment ahead, the company’s liquidity flexibility has tightened. Empery Cuts Bitcoin Holdings to 1,279 BTC Empery Digital is drawing down its […] Bitcoin stuck as ETF inflows offset selling, but inflation data could spark a move
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2026. Aug. 11. 21:38
Weeks of sideways trading have crushed volatility, leaving Wednesday’s inflation report as the next potential catalyst, analysts said. CFTC orders Kalshi to continue offering prediction markets in New York after state lawsuit
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2026. Aug. 11. 21:28
New York sued Kalshi last month in a bid to block it from operating sports-related prediction markets. FSB Raids Moscow City Crypto Hub in Major Fraud Bust
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2026. Aug. 11. 21:02
Russian authorities disrupted nine foreign-coordinated cryptocurrency channels operating out of the Moscow City business district. Over 20 employees from unregistered crypto exchanges and several couriers were detained for their involvement in the laundering operation. Foreign Crypto Laundering Ring Dismantled Russian authorities recently dismantled a financial laundering ring operating out of the Moscow City business district, […] Nvidia Taps Blackrock, Goldman Sachs, Blackstone to Mobilize $500B for AI
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2026. Aug. 11. 20:12
Nvidia is working with major Wall Street firms to mobilize more than $500 billion for AI infrastructure over time. The financing platforms could turn GPU compute into a long-duration institutional investment category. Wall Street Capital Moves Into Nvidia AI Infrastructure More than $500 billion of third-party capital could support AI infrastructure through independent financing platforms […] Bitcoin Stalls at $63,400 as ETFs Outpace Network Issuance
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2026. Aug. 11. 19:30
Bitcoin dipped 0.7% to trade near $63,400 after a brief morning rally to $64,400 failed. Volatility triggered $39 million in total liquidations over 24 hours, heavily skewed toward long positions. Volatility and Liquidation Trends Bitcoin remained under pressure Tuesday, more than 24 hours after the revelation that Strategy sold 1,690 bitcoins to fund the repurchase […] Brazil's largest lender Itaú is stepping deeper into the tokenization
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2026. Aug. 11. 19:06
Itaú Unibanco said it teamed up with tokenization specialist OpenAssets to test tokenized bonds and funds in a pilot run by Brazil's financial watchdog ANBIMA. Schiff: Bitcoin Is ‘Anti-Gold’ as War, Inflation Fuel Rally
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2026. Aug. 11. 18:45
Peter Schiff says bitcoin has become “anti-gold,” arguing the asset’s recent slide will continue as war-driven inflation fears send gold and silver higher, a divergence he says proves bitcoin never behaved like digital gold in the first place. The ‘Anti-Gold’ Argument Schiff, the Euro Pacific Asset Management chief executive and longtime bitcoin critic, has spent […] Gold Hits 2-Month High Above $4,400 as China Keeps Hoarding
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2026. Aug. 11. 17:40
Gold muscled back above $4,400 an ounce this week, hitting its highest level in roughly two months as a brutal U.S. jobs print, relentless Chinese central bank buying, and suddenly softer Federal Reserve expectations sent traders scrambling back into bullion. The metal ran as high as roughly $4,434 to $4,435 before sellers finally stepped in. […] EToro reports second quarter crypto loss even as total profit beats estimates
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2026. Aug. 11. 17:12
The trading platform’s gross crypto revenue fell to $1.35 billion in the second quarter. It also agreed to buy U.S. brokerage TradeZero for up to $231 million. Coinbase Builds Abu Dhabi Hub to Put Global Stocks Onchain
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2026. Aug. 11. 17:05
Coinbase has secured regulatory approval in Abu Dhabi to build an international hub for tokenized securities, giving the crypto exchange a supervised base for bringing traditional stocks onto blockchain networks outside the United States. The Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Abu Dhabi Global Market, or ADGM, granted Coinbase a Financial Services Permission allowing it to […] Moneygram Brings Cash-to-Crypto Payments to Solana With Rift
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2026. Aug. 11. 16:23
Moneygram has launched its Ramps service on Solana, giving wallets and applications on the blockchain a direct connection between cryptocurrency and the company’s global cash network. Rift is the first Solana wallet to integrate the service, Moneygram explained on Tuesday. The move expands Ramps across multiple blockchain ecosystems as the payments company pushes beyond its […] Anthropic Emerges as ‘Frontier AI Lab’ Behind Riot’s $9.1B AI Deal
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2026. Aug. 11. 15:40
Anthropic has agreed to take 191 megawatts of computing capacity at Riot Platforms’ Rockdale campus in Texas. The 20-year agreement could ultimately be worth $16.1 billion, accelerating Riot’s transformation from bitcoin miner to AI infrastructure provider. Riot Converts Texas Bitcoin Power Into $9.1B AI Revenue Anthropic is turning to a former pure-play bitcoin miner for […] Saylor’s Strategy Racks up $102M in Bitcoin Losses, per Cryptoquant
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2026. Aug. 11. 15:10
Strategy has realized more than $102 million in losses from its 2026 bitcoin sales, as Michael Saylor’s company keeps selling coins below its average purchase price to fund dividend and buyback obligations. A Pattern of Selling Below Cost Strategy has sold bitcoin at least four times over the last couple of years, breaking a roughly […] If crypto goes back to the congressional drawing board, 3 Democrat women loom large
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2026. Aug. 11. 14:40
The Democrats who may get a bigger say in future crypto legislative efforts are familiar figures, and they generally look at digital assets with distrust. Crypto-friendly bank Erebor in talks to raise $1.5 billion at $9.5 billion valuation: FT
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2026. Aug. 11. 14:39
Total deposits grew from $1.1 billion in March to $4.6 billion by July, driven by clients in crypto, AI and defense. Zuckerberg Says Everyone Will Soon Have AI With Invention Superpowers
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2026. Aug. 11. 14:31
Meta plans to give billions of people a free personal AI agent that writes code, builds businesses and manages the household. The company is backing that pledge with up to $145 billion in spending this year. What Zuckerberg Means by ‘Invention Superpowers’ Billions of people will get a personal AI agent free of charge, Meta […] Keel Shuts All Bitcoin Mining With $819M Ready for AI Pivot
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2026. Aug. 11. 14:07
Keel Infrastructure has decommissioned all of its U.S. bitcoin mining operations as it converts power-rich sites for AI and high-performance computing. The transition comes with weaker earnings and continued bitcoin sales, but the company says $819 million of liquidity gives it room to fund development. Keel Sells 1,085 BTC as Revenue Falls 50% in Second […] Bitcoin ETFs Shed $144.67M as 5-Day Inflow Streak Breaks
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2026. Aug. 11. 13:36
Bitcoin ETFs opened the week with $144.67 million in net outflows, snapping a five-session inflow streak. Ether funds also slipped into the red, while solana and HYPE ETFs attracted fresh capital. Blackrock, Grayscale Drive $144.67M Bitcoin ETF Outflow The week began with a change in tone. After five straight sessions of buying, bitcoin ETF investors […] Pokémon cards are becoming multibillion dollar market. Crypto wants to fix how they trade
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2026. Aug. 11. 13:06
Collectors are spending millions on trading cards, while blockchain startups are turning physical Pokémon cards into digital assets. The harder task is creating enough liquidity to compete with established marketplaces. Luke Dashjr, Comms Chief Step Away From Dorsey-Backed Mining Pool Ocean
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2026. Aug. 11. 12:30
Luke Dashjr is taking a sabbatical from his leadership roles at the Jack Dorsey-backed bitcoin mining pool Ocean as he turns his attention toward the BIP-110 fork and open-source development, just as developers behind the stalled minority chain begin organizing an aggressive proof-of-work (PoW) overhaul designed to revive their fork. “I am taking a sabbatical […] MoneyGram expands on Solana with global crypto-to-cash service
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2026. Aug. 11. 12:02
Wallets and apps on Solana can now tap MoneyGram's global network to move between digital assets and local currencies. Australian watchdog suspends Cryptolink, forcing 96 ATMs offline
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2026. Aug. 11. 11:45
The regulator cited missing transaction reports and the company’s failure to respond to an information request. White House to Senate: Pass Clarity Act by Sept. 15 or Never
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2026. Aug. 11. 11:30
The White House says the Senate has until September 15 to advance the Clarity Act after Democrats blocked a procedural vote before the August recess, with prediction markets now pricing roughly a one in four chance the bill becomes law in 2026. A Hard Deadline From the White House Patrick Witt, executive director of the […] Ravencoin could roll back four days of transactions after critical block flaw
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2026. Aug. 11. 11:24
Two mining pools controlling most of Ravencoin’s hashpower are building a replacement chain from before Friday’s first invalid block, putting deposits, withdrawals and payments made since then at risk of reversal. Ravencoin, a blockchain built from Bitcoin’s code, could roll back four days of transactions
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2026. Aug. 11. 11:24
Two mining pools controlling most of Ravencoin’s hashpower are building a replacement chain from before Friday’s first invalid block, putting deposits, withdrawals and payments made since then at risk of reversal. Coinbase picks Abu Dhabi for its global tokenized asset push
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2026. Aug. 11. 11:23
The crypto exchange said it secured regulatory approval to offer tokenized securities from Abu Dhabi as the emirate deepens its push into onchain finance. When safe assets compete with risk. Lessons from the 1960s–90s for bitcoin and stocks.
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2026. Aug. 11. 11:13
Your day-ahead look for Aug. 11 2026 Bitcoin-backed lending is entering its institutional era: Two Prime
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2026. Aug. 11. 11:04
Public companies are increasingly borrowing against their bitcoin holdings to fund acquisitions and capital spending without selling the asset. Bitcoin stuck below $65,000 as Hormuz hopes evaporate, XRP close to dropping below $1
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2026. Aug. 11. 10:48
The Strait of Hormuz relief trade unraveled after Trump demanded 50 years of Iranian compensation, pushing oil back to $89 and leaving crypto and equities unchanged ahead of a pivotal CPI report. Live updates: Bitcoin slips as corporate BTC enthusiasm moves to AI
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2026. Aug. 11. 10:34
FxPro’s Alex Kuptsikevich said companies that helped give bitcoin institutional cover are now chasing AI data centers, putting BTC’s flat 50-day moving average in focus. Live updates: Bitcoin holds $64,200; Anthropic to watermark Claude's AI content after EU regulations
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2026. Aug. 11. 10:34
FxPro’s Alex Kuptsikevich said companies that helped give bitcoin institutional cover are now chasing AI data centers, putting BTC’s flat 50-day moving average in focus. Live updates: Bitcoin falls below $64,000; Anthropic to watermark Claude's AI content after EU regulations
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2026. Aug. 11. 10:34
FxPro’s Alex Kuptsikevich said companies that helped give bitcoin institutional cover are now chasing AI data centers, putting BTC’s flat 50-day moving average in focus. Live updates: Bitcoin falls to $63,500; Anthropic to watermark Claude's AI content after EU regulations
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2026. Aug. 11. 10:34
FxPro’s Alex Kuptsikevich said companies that helped give bitcoin institutional cover are now chasing AI data centers, putting BTC’s flat 50-day moving average in focus. Live updates: Bitcoin falls to $63,500; CoreWeave jumps 9% as AI demand pushes backlog over $100 billion
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2026. Aug. 11. 10:34
STS Digital's Jeff Anderson said Wednesday's U.S. inflation report could spark bitcoin volatility from tight trading range. FlightAware sues Kalshi over bets on flight cancellations
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2026. Aug. 11. 10:34
The flight-tracking company alleges Kalshi used its data and trademark without permission to settle contracts on canceled flights.
Software stocks break away from bitcoin: What the rare divergence means for crypto
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2026. Aug. 11. 10:31
IGV’s rebound is reshaping a relationship it held with bitcoin for years, but history suggests bitcoin could still catch up. XRP Slides 3% to $1 as Thin Binance Books Put $0.95 in Play
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2026. Aug. 11. 10:30
XRP fell over 3% to hit a year-to-date low of $1 on Tuesday, extending its slide to nearly 60% since its January peak. Market Cap Drops as XRP Hits YTD Lows On Tuesday, XRP led an altcoin tumble, nosediving over 3% amid reports of another institutional investor acquiring Bitwise’s XRP exchange-traded fund. Daily market data […] Luke Dashjr removed as Bitcoin BIP editor after controversial BIP-110 fork stalls
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2026. Aug. 11. 10:28
Dashjr said he is taking a sabbatical from his role as chair and chief technology officer of mining pool Ocean. Nvidia’s $500 billion AI infrastructure push leaves crypto compute further behind
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2026. Aug. 11. 10:10
Nvidia has signed memorandums of understanding with six major Wall Street firms to establish "AI compute" as a bankable infrastructure asset. UK lawmakers question lenders over lack of banking for the country’s crypto firms
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2026. Aug. 11. 10:06
The U.K.’s Crypto and Digital Assets All-Party Parliamentary Group asked banks to explain their approach to providing banking services to crypto and digital asset businesses. Riot Platforms surges 20% in pre-market trading on $9.1 billion Anthropic deal
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2026. Aug. 11. 09:37
The bitcoin miner’s 20-year agreement highlights an industry-wide shift toward AI infrastructure revenue. Former Irish PM Bertie Ahern’s Crypto Charity Shutting Down
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2026. Aug. 11. 09:30
The AB Foundation, an Irish nonprofit crypto charity chaired by former Irish Prime Minister Bertie Ahern, is being dissolved through a voluntary strike-off after failing to conduct operational meetings beyond its launch. Inactive Since Launch The AB Foundation, an Irish-registered nonprofit organization chaired by former Irish Prime Minister Bertie Ahern, is being wound up after […] Arthur Hayes: Yen Rescue Could Fuel a Bitcoin Rally
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2026. Aug. 11. 08:30
Arthur Hayes argues Washington and Tokyo are quietly coordinating to push the yen higher, a shift he says would flood markets with fresh dollar liquidity and become a powerful bullish catalyst for bitcoin. Three Ways to Strengthen the Yen Hayes, the BitMEX co-founder and macro commentator, laid out his thesis in an essay titled “Yen-quake,” […] CT3 Begins Preparing its Ecosystem for the Launch of the CT3GB Economy
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2026. Aug. 11. 08:10
London, UK, August 10th, 2026, Chainwire. CT3 has announced the start of comprehensive preparations for the future listing of the CT3GB token. The company has begun scaling its data storage infrastructure, building financial and infrastructure reserves, and preparing its own tokenized economy, in which CT3GB will become the platform’s primary settlement asset. At the same […] Blackrock Cuts IBIT Bitcoin Conversion Minimum From $25M to $1M
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2026. Aug. 11. 07:30
Blackrock has slashed the in-kind conversion minimum on its iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) to $1 million, a 96% cut from the prior $25 million threshold, opening the fund’s redemption mechanism to a far wider pool of investors. Mitchnick Confirms the Change Robbie Mitchnick, Blackrock’s head of digital assets, disclosed the change during a Bloomberg Television […] A $2 trillion asset class is getting a new blockchain rail
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2026. Aug. 11. 07:19
ADI Chain and Shipfinex are partnering to tokenize commercial ships, aiming to open the $680B ship-finance market to wider capital pool. UK FCA Eyes Tokenized Gold as London Defends 70% Market Share
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2026. Aug. 11. 06:30
The U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority is exploring how tokenized gold could fit into wholesale markets, including its use as collateral. The discussions come as London seeks to defend its dominance in bullion trading against growing competition from China. London Pushes Tokenized Gold as China Challenges Its Lead The United Kingdom is considering a regulatory framework […] BTCPay offers $190,000 bounty after bitcoin payment servers drained in exploit
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2026. Aug. 11. 06:19
The project said it will pay 10% of recovered funds, up to 3 BTC, after attackers stole LND credentials and drained merchant Lightning wallets last week. Toledo, Ohio Resident Wins Two Scratch-off Jackpots in a Single Day, Nets $384,562 After Taxes
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2026. Aug. 11. 05:30
$100 on two “Millionaire Blowout” scratch-off tickets turned into a $1 million top prize for a Toledo, Ohio player on July 27, with the winner choosing the $500,000 lump-sum option. After a 26.75% federal and state tax hit, the payout came to $366,250, and a subsequent ticket added another $18,312.50. On 7/27, a Toledo lottery […] Bitcoin’s BIP-110 fork is 300 blocks behind BTC and six years from fixing itself
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2026. Aug. 11. 05:26
The breakaway chain has produced two blocks since splitting off on Saturday. Bitcoin has produced more than 300 in the same stretch. XRP, ether lead crypto losses as traders eye $70,000 bitcoin next
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2026. Aug. 11. 04:50
Bitcoin failed to hold $65,000 for a fourth day as an oil rally revived inflation worries before Wednesday's U.S. price data. The Brutal Truth About Crypto Infrastructure and M&A
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2026. Aug. 11. 04:30
For over a decade on the frontlines of Web3 Go-To-Market, I have watched the digital asset market cycle through distinct phases of self-delusion. In the early days, 95% of the market was driven by unconstrained R&D. Startups were building decentralized primitives, smart contract rails, and permissionless protocols without traditional legal or compliance boundaries. Access was […] U.S. SEC sets meeting to propose Reg Crypto to support certain digital assets offerings
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2026. Aug. 11. 04:07
The Securities and Exchange Commission will vote this week to start its first major crypto rulemaking process. Bitcoin's 'strongest hands' are back, on-chain data show
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2026. Aug. 11. 03:48
Elite wallets holding over 10,000 BTC has hit a six-month high of 90, building on earlier accumulation by mid-sized whales amid Coldcard fallout and Clarity Act delays.
CLARITY Act Could Die in September Without a Final Vote: 75% Risk
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2026. Aug. 11. 03:30
TD Cowen puts the odds of the CLARITY Act failing to become law this fall at 75%, cutting its enactment probability to 25%. Three of its scenarios would end the crypto market structure bill without a final passage vote, with the Senate’s next test set for Sept. 15. Why TD Cowen Sees the Bill Failing […] Strategy USD Reserve Hits All-Time High After 5X Growth, BTC Sale
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2026. Aug. 11. 02:15
Strategy’s U.S. dollar reserve reached an all-time high of $4.65 billion after expanding more than fivefold in 2.5 months, while a 1,690 BTC sale highlighted bitcoin’s role in the company’s broader capital-management framework. USD Reserve and Duration Reach All-Time Highs CEO Phong Le said in an Aug. 10 X post that Strategy’s USD Reserve and […] CLARITY Act Vote Is Set for Sept. 15: Here’s What Happens Next
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2026. Aug. 11. 00:51
Sixty votes on Sept. 15 would move the CLARITY Act closer to Senate floor consideration. The 2:15 p.m. EDT cloture vote is the first floor test for H.R. 3633 since the House passed the bill in July 2025. What Exactly Is the Senate Voting on Sept. 15? The Senate will begin its CLARITY Act vote […] Community Banks Stall Clarity Act Over Stablecoin Rewards
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2026. Aug. 11. 00:08
While Senate Democrats have their own issues with the CLARITY Act, community bankers would be leveraging their ties with Senate Republicans to explain the effects that enshrining stablecoin rewards would have on their deposit volumes and credit capabilities. Community Bankers Rise Against CLARITY Act On Stablecoin Rewards While the issue of stablecoin rewards in the […] Dutch Gambling Operators Race for Licenses as Deadline Nears
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2026. Aug. 10. 23:30
The Dutch gambling authority (Kansspelautoriteit) has granted new five-year online licenses to five of the eight operators that opened the regulated market in 2021, with the current permits expiring Sept. 30. Betcity, bet365, and GGPoker have not announced renewals, and bet365 holds the broadest license of the eight. The cabinet is separately studying a cap […] Bitdeer Cuts Gross Loss to $8.5M as Q2 Revenue Tops $228.8M
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2026. Aug. 10. 22:16
Bitdeer reports Q2 2026 financial results, highlighting strong revenue growth while cost of revenue outpaced total sales, despite a significant sequential slowdown in expense growth. Top-Line Growth Bitdeer Technologies Group released unaudited financial results for the second quarter (Q2) of 2026, Aug. 10, demonstrating strong top-line revenue growth accompanied by persistent cost pressures. While the […] NYSE Builds Onchain Settlement Rails for Tokenized Securities
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2026. Aug. 10. 21:40
NYSE President Lynn Martin says the exchange is building a platform for onchain settlement of tokenized securities, joining Wall Street’s clearinghouse in a push to move stock trading onto blockchain rails. NYSE’s Latest Onchain Push NYSE President Lynn Martin said the exchange is developing an onchain settlement platform for tokenized securities and confirmed NYSE participated […] Trump Media’s bitcoin holdings shrink as crypto losses hit $361 million
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2026. Aug. 10. 21:12
The Truth Social parent held 9,477 BTC worth $557 million at the end of June, while its Cronos position also suffered a steep drop in value. Report: North Korea’s Kimsuky Turns AI Into a Crypto Hacking Weapon
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2026. Aug. 10. 21:05
North Korea-linked hacking group Kimsuky is building and testing an expanding arsenal of artificial intelligence (AI) tools that researchers say could eventually help automate phishing, analyze stolen data and sharpen malware development. In an analysis published Monday, Genians Security Center stated that months of tracking infrastructure associated with Kimsuky uncovered evidence of local large language […] $2B Crypto Investor Harry Yeh Plunges to Death in Paraguay
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2026. Aug. 10. 20:20
Yeh fell to his death from the 30th floor of the Jade Park Building, one of the highest residential complexes located in Asuncion, Paraguay. Police are investigating whether Yeh, who was found totally naked and covered by a black bag, was alone at the time of his fall. Quantum Fintech Group Harry Yeh’s Mysterious Death […] Bitwise's Rasmussen: Circle is mispriced as stablecoins head toward trillions
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2026. Aug. 10. 20:20
Bitwise's Ryan Rasmussen says investors are underestimating Circle as stablecoins expand and the company builds out its payments infrastructure. Strategy builds $4.75 billion cash cushion as only bitcoin isn’t enough for investors
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2026. Aug. 10. 20:03
Strategy is holding billions in cash after learning that traditional investors don’t necessarily view its massive bitcoin reserves as a substitute for dollars. Bitcoin Takes 10 Bearish Blows in 2026 Yet Faces Its Mildest Bear Market
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2026. Aug. 10. 19:44
Bitcoin has lost roughly 49% from its October 2025 record high, yet months of Middle East war, institutional dumping, security failures and bitter Bitcoin Improvement Proposal (BIP) battles still haven’t cracked the $60,000 line. The bloodletting may not be finished, but after absorbing nearly every bearish catalyst thrown at it, this is increasingly looking like […] Vitalik Overhauls Ethereum Roadmap as Quantum Risks Take Hold
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2026. Aug. 10. 18:48
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin says the network’s priorities have shifted so much since 2023 that he had to redraw his own roadmap. On Monday, Buterin posted a side-by-side comparison of his 2023 Ethereum roadmap and the Ethereum Foundation’s new “Strawmap,” a planning document outlining protocol upgrades through 2029. Quantum Safety Jumps the Line Buterin explained […] Bitcoin Drops Below $64,000 as Strategy Sells 1,690 BTC
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2026. Aug. 10. 18:05
Bitcoin fell below $64,000 on Aug. 10 after briefly reaching an intraday high of $65,416. The sudden price drop erased nearly 2% of bitcoin’s market capitalization, reducing it to $1.28 trillion and wiping out over $47 million in long leveraged positions. Volatility and Market Liquidations Bitcoin (BTC) slid below $64,000 Monday afternoon, snapping a multi-day […] Bitmine’s 5.8M Ether Bet Swells as BMNR Stock Takes a Beating
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2026. Aug. 10. 17:05
Bitmine Immersion Technologies scooped up another 7,391 ether tokens last week, lifting its ethereum war chest to 5.81 million ETH and putting the company within striking distance of controlling 5% of the entire ethereum supply. The Norwalk, Connecticut, company, trading under the ticker BMNR, now sits comfortably as the largest corporate ethereum holder and the […] NYT: Trump-Backed WLFI Took $100M From a Money Laundering Suspect
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2026. Aug. 10. 16:10
World Liberty Financial’s largest disclosed token purchase traces back to a Chinese businessman under active UK investigation for money laundering, the New York Times reported, with up to $75 million flowing to Trump family and Witkoff-linked entities. The Largest WLFI Purchase Yet The New York Times reported that a $100 million investment in World Liberty […] Dormant Bitcoin Erupts as 10 August Days Blow Past All of July
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2026. Aug. 10. 15:14
Dormant bitcoin is moving at a dramatically faster pace in August, with 2,209.05 BTC leaving long-idle addresses during the first 10 days of the month, already 74.7% more than the 1,264.16 BTC tracked across all of July. The movements, identified through the blockchain parser tool Btcparser.com, represent bitcoin held in addresses dating from 2010 through […] Grayscale quietly drops Cardano, Polkadot and Hedera ETF plans
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2026. Aug. 10. 15:02
The asset manager said it no longer intends to proceed with the offerings. None became effective, and no securities were issued or sold. Solana lending giant Jupiter now lets the same dollar earn twice
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2026. Aug. 10. 14:30
The new Lend v2 product turns deposits and borrowed assets into trading liquidity, tying higher returns to whether Jupiter’s router can send enough swap flow to the new vaults. Meta Launches Muse Glimmer for Local AI Agents on Personal Devices
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2026. Aug. 10. 14:28
Meta launched Muse Glimmer, an AI model that can run on a personal computer instead of relying entirely on cloud servers. It can help users manage files, write code and complete multi-step tasks even without an internet connection. Muse Glimmer Brings AI Agents Directly Onto Consumer Hardware Meta Superintelligence Labs, the company’s advanced AI research […] MARA Sells 23,093 Bitcoin for $1.6 Billion as Treasury Strategy Shifts
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2026. Aug. 10. 13:53
MARA sold 23,093 bitcoin during the first half of 2026, marking a significant shift from its earlier accumulation strategy. The miner is also borrowing against its remaining BTC to finance expansion without issuing new equity. MARA Revenue Falls 23% as Bitcoin Sales Fund Growth MARA is putting its bitcoin treasury to work. The miner sold […] Bitmine’s ETH buying slows as Tom Lee's firm shifts capital to share buybacks
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2026. Aug. 10. 13:50
Chairman Tom Lee said easing financial conditions could support crypto, even as the CLARITY Act failed to reach a Senate vote before the August recess. Solana gets its first Strategy STRC product through Solstice Finance
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2026. Aug. 10. 13:26
The Solana vault splits income from Strategy’s preferred stock into a lower-risk senior token and a higher-risk junior token. OCEAN Pledges BTC Refunds After Chain-Split Error
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2026. Aug. 10. 13:01
Bitcoin mining pool OCEAN revealed that a configuration issue caused some miners to unknowingly mine on the stalled BIP-110 chain for roughly 18 hours. The pool said it will distribute approximately 0.3 bitcoin in direct rebate payments to match the rewards miners would have earned on the main chain. Reimbursing Affected Miners Bitcoin mining […] Strategy Sells 1,690 Bitcoin as Saylor Reloads Its Cash War Chest
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2026. Aug. 10. 12:14
Strategy sold 1,690 bitcoin for $108.6 million last week, using the proceeds to repurchase its STRC preferred stock as Michael Saylor’s company reshuffled a balance sheet still dominated by bitcoin. The company disclosed Monday that it sold the bitcoin between Aug. 3 and Aug. 9 at an average price of $64,262 per coin. After the […] Strategy sells 1,690 bitcoin, raises $653 million from MSTR shares
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2026. Aug. 10. 12:09
The company increased its USD reserve to $4.65 billion while reducing its bitcoin holdings to 840,447 BTC Crypto exchange Coinsbuy loses $8 million in coordinated two-blockchain attack
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2026. Aug. 10. 11:39
Onchain forensics tie a single actor to an $8 million coordinated drain across TRON and Ethereum, with most funds routed through FixedFloat and the attack vector still unknown. 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
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2026. Aug. 10. 11:30
An anonymous bitcoin holder has offloaded more than 7,500 BTC since mid-July, including another 1,019 BTC just hours ago, deepening questions about who is behind one of the market’s largest recent sell streaks. A Steady, Unidentified Seller Onchain analytics firm Lookonchain flagged a fresh transfer from a bitcoin whale that has been quietly distributing coins […] Bitcoin steadies above $65,000 as Iran-Oman deal talk eases Hormuz concerns, lifts risk assets
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2026. Aug. 10. 10:45
BTC rose to $65,209 and Nasdaq 100 index futures gained 0.45% on reports that Iran may strike a deal with Oman to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Grayscale Pulls Three Altcoin ETF Filings in Just 190 Seconds
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2026. Aug. 10. 10:30
Grayscale has quietly withdrawn its Cardano, Hedera and Polkadot exchange-traded fund (ETF) registrations within three minutes of each other, ending three attempts to bring the tokens to U.S. markets without explanation. Three Withdrawals, 190 Seconds Apart According to Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings, Grayscale filed three separate Form RW submissions on Aug. 7, withdrawing […] Bitcoin volatility is in meltdown, but downside protection still commands a premium
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2026. Aug. 10. 10:13
Bitcoin’s BVIV volatility index hit the lowest level since 2025 as option demand collapsed. Still, overwriting surged and downside protection stayed pricey. Bitcoin Notches Its Best Q3 Since 2021: Can It Hold?
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2026. Aug. 10. 09:30
Bitcoin is up nearly 11% this quarter, its strongest third-quarter showing since 2021, but the gain follows a brutal first half that has traders asking whether the rebound has real staying power. A Quarter That Started Ugly and Turned Around Bitcoin entered the third quarter deep in a hole with the asset falling to its […] A rare CME shift: Hedge funds abandon structural shorts to bet on a bitcoin rally
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2026. Aug. 10. 09:09
CME leveraged funds turn net long as weak futures yields undermine the once-popular basis trade. U.S. CPI inflation, Securitize, Gemini among earnings reports: Crypto Week Ahead
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2026. Aug. 10. 08:57
Your look at what's coming in the week starting Aug. 10 ERCOT Hits Pause on Texas Data Center Queue. How Worried Should AI Infrastructure Investors Be?
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2026. Aug. 10. 08:30
Governor Abbott ordered an ERCOT audit that could have huge impacts on data centers in Texas. Learn the basics of the order and understand how it may affect your AI infrastructure bets such as $IREN $NUAI $CIFR $RIOT. The following guest post comes from Ziven.io, a public markets intelligence platform delivering data on companies exposed […] Inside stablecoin firm BVNK’s journey to a $1.8B acquisition by Mastercard
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2026. Aug. 10. 07:52
Early BVNK investor Concentric shares a fascinating inside view on the stablecoin startup’s journey and the eventual Mastercard deal. Bitcoin ETFs Post Best Week Since April With $854 Million Inflow
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2026. Aug. 10. 07:30
U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs posted gains across all five sessions, attracting $853.54 million in their strongest week since April 17. Ether funds added about $245 million, while XRP, solana and HYPE ETFs also finished the week with net inflows. Blackrock Drives $905M Into Bitcoin, Ether ETFs in One Week Wall Street spent the first week […] Robinhood brings crypto trading to UK in AI-powered all-in-one app
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2026. Aug. 10. 07:00
The trading firm is also introducing “Robinhood Cortex Digests for Crypto,” a generative AI-powered widget that analyses breaking news and other data. Live updates: 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
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2026. Aug. 10. 06:30
Ethereum developers have proposed a mechanism that would gradually burn validator issuance as more ETH is staked, reducing net rewards to zero at roughly 50% of supply. Aave founder Stani Kulechov argues the plan could weaken institutional demand, DeFi activity and Ethereum’s competitiveness. Aave Founder Warns 50% Staking Cap Could Weaken ETH Demand Ethereum’s long-running […] This bitcoin miner rejected BIP-110 despite mining through a pool that supported it
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2026. Aug. 10. 06:25
Ocean, a bitcoin mining pool, had been backing BIP-110 by default. Simple Mining, a company that runs mining machines through Ocean, used software from the pool that lets individual miners choose for themselves and went the other way. Airplane Mode Speeds up Phone Charging by 4 to 11 Minutes, CNET Finds
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2026. Aug. 10. 05:30
Putting a phone in airplane mode shaved just 4 to 11 minutes off charging times in CNET’s tests, a far cry from the 25% speedup some users claim. The small gain comes from disabling power-hungry radios like cellular, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS, but fully powering the device down is a more effective shortcut. Your phone […] Bitcoin tops $65,000 with 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
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2026. Aug. 10. 04:30
Mark Esper, former U.S. Secretary of Defense, stresses the CLARITY Act would extend Patriot Act provisions to digital assets, modernizing the identification and special measures apparatus against foreign institutions to target threat actors such as North Korea and criminal organizations. Mark Esper: CLARITY Act ‘Not Merely a Financial Services Bill’ While the Digital Asset Market […] XRP is getting left behind in the crypto bounce even as ETFs keep attracting investor money
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2026. Aug. 10. 04:26
The token fell 5% last week while BTC, ETH and SOL climbed.
Germany Mulls Bitcoin Critic Nagel’s Bid for ECB Presidency
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2026. Aug. 10. 03:30
Conversations in Berlin are taking place to decide whether Germany will support Joachim Nagel, the current president of the Bundesbank, in a potential bid for the Presidency of the ECB. Nagel, who would emerge as a dark horse, has a negative stance on bitcoin and crypto. Joachim Nagel’s Bid To Become ECB President Under Consideration […] CLARITY Act Leaves 5 Loopholes, From Pensions to Trump’s $1.4B Crypto
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2026. Aug. 10. 02:30
Senate Banking Committee minority staff say the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act fails five minimum standards, potentially leaving pensions exposed and failing to stop President Trump’s next $1.4 billion in crypto profits. A procedural Senate vote is set for Sept. 15. Minority Staff Fault the Bill on Five Counts The Minority Staff of the Senate […] CLARITY Act Enters ‘Walking Dead’ State as SEC Prepares Crypto Rules
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2026. Aug. 10. 01:30
The Senate will hold a procedural vote on the CLARITY Act Sept. 15 after missing its August window, while the SEC advances a parallel crypto rulemaking agenda. Bitwise says the delay puts the bill in a “walking dead” state. What Happens When the Senate Votes Sept. 15? U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-ID) issued a statement […] Arthur Hayes Warns Bitcoin May Fall to $50,000 Before $1 Million
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2026. Aug. 10. 00:30
Arthur Hayes argues the artificial intelligence buildout is a leveraged real estate bubble that he says will end in a government bailout larger than 2008. He expects the resulting liquidity creation to carry bitcoin past $1 million. What Hayes Thinks the AI Buildout Really Is Arthur Hayes, co-founder of Bitmex and chief investment officer at […] CLARITY Act Odds Sink as Senate Delay Threatens 2026 Crypto Vote
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2026. Aug. 09. 23:30
Polymarket traders now price the CLARITY Act at a 21% chance of becoming law this year. The Senate filed a cloture motion on Aug. 8 after missing its pre-recess vote, pushing the fight into September. Why Is the CLARITY Act Priced at 21%? Polymarket traders assigned the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act a 21% chance […] Tokenized RWA Sector Hits $38B as Treasury Debt Dominates Market
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2026. Aug. 09. 22:12
This week’s metrics show tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) have cracked another ceiling, with total value locked (TVL) blowing past $38 billion and hitting $38.17 billion on Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026. The RWA sector is now just $1.83 billion shy of punching through the $40 billion mark. Tokenized RWAs Push Deeper Into TradFi The tokenized RWA […] BIP-110 Backers Plot Minority Chain’s PoW Reset to ‘Fire’ Bitcoin Miners
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2026. Aug. 09. 21:03
BIP-110 proponents are debating whether to change the proof-of-work algorithm on their stalled minority chain after it managed to mine only two blocks before Bitcoin’s enormous difficulty effectively brought activity to a signficant crawl. The BIP-110 chain split from Bitcoin after mandatory signaling began at block 961632 on Aug. 8. Nodes enforcing BIP-110 began rejecting […] Prediction Markets Explode, Circle Has Hot Q2, and More – Weekly Recap
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2026. Aug. 09. 19:43
This week’s stories highlighted regulatory delays, security concerns, institutional growth, and market experimentation. The Senate pushed the CLARITY Act vote to September, while a Bitcoin security team uncovered thousands of potential flaws across open-source projects. Circle reported stronger USDC growth and set a launch date for Arc, World Cup trading drove prediction markets to record […] Is Clarity's delay a blessing in disguise?: State of Crypto
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2026. Aug. 09. 18:30
The crypto industry is angry and disappointed that the Senate is not holding a procedural vote on the Clarity Act this month, but that isn't the worst possible outcome. Grayscale Warns US Risks Crypto Exodus if CLARITY Act Fails
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2026. Aug. 09. 18:29
Zach Pandl, Head of Research at Grayscale, believes that while the crypto ecosystem will not be immediately impacted if the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act does not pass, it could affect new investment activity in the U.S. as industry actors shift toward friendlier jurisdictions. Grayscale: CLARITY Act Not Passing Could Hamper Crypto Innovation in the […] Fed Hike Bets Crack as September Hold Odds Storm Into Lead
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2026. Aug. 09. 17:30
Prediction markets and the CME Fedwatch tool are lining up behind the U.S. Federal Reserve holding rates steady in September, but anyone watching the board knows this is hardly a done deal. Traders have moved toward a pause, yet the pricing still leaves plenty of room for another hike. Across some of the market’s closely […] Roughnecks Quits BIP-110 Mining as Ocean Hashrate Collapses
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2026. Aug. 09. 16:20
Roughnecks, the mining group responsible for the only two blocks on Bitcoin’s new BIP-110 minority chain, has stopped mining under its name and urged others to stand down as the breakaway network remains stuck just two blocks beyond its split from Bitcoin. Roughnecks Pulls the Plug as the Fork Freezes The group announced the decision […] Saylor Drops ‘Doing Business’ Message, Sparks Strategy Bitcoin Mystery
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2026. Aug. 09. 15:21
Michael Saylor posted Strategy’s bitcoin chart on Aug. 9 with a two-word caption. Days earlier, the company disclosed another bitcoin sale, leaving 842,138 BTC on the books and raising fresh questions about its next move. Two Words, No Answer Michael Saylor, executive chairman of Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR), stirred fresh speculation over the company’s next […] Hyperliquid’s RWA perps boom is eating into the revenue that backs HYPE
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2026. Aug. 09. 15:00
Revenue has fallen four quarters running while open interest hit a record high. The gap is a fee-sharing program that hands half the platform's volume to outside builders. Bitcoin investors pour $853 million into spot ETFs. BlackRock’s IBIT claims the bulk
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2026. Aug. 09. 14:19
Bitcoin ETFs recorded $853.54 million in net inflows last week, the strongest since mid-April, with BlackRock’s IBIT taking the bulk.
Bitcoin’s Price Barely Blinks Amid Coldcard Sweeps and BIP-110’s Collapse
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2026. Aug. 09. 13:48
Bitcoin barely flinched through two potentially disruptive events, holding near $65,000 as losses tied to the Coldcard hardware wallet exploit mounted and the BIP-110 minority chain stalled almost immediately after splitting from the main network. Over the past 48 hours, BTC traded largely between $64,500 and $65,250. By Sunday morning, Aug. 9, bitcoin was changing […] CLARITY Stalls, Coldcard Fallout Continues, Bitcoin Barely Budges
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2026. Aug. 09. 13:00
This editorial is from this week’s edition of the newsletter Week in Review, sent to subscribers on Friday. Subscribe to the newsletter to get this weekly editorial the second it’s finished. The newsletter also includes the biggest stories of the week, with a comment on each story. Last Friday, Bitcoin dropped from $64.7K to $62.8K, […] Crypto is going through a massive dot-com style shakeout as over 100 projects fold in 2026
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2026. Aug. 09. 13:00
An industry-wide reckoning is weeding out unsustainable startups, leaving behind only the protocols with real cash flow and actual users. Where Stolen Crypto Really Goes: Inside the 45-Day Laundering Machine
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2026. Aug. 09. 11:30
Hackers stole $3.4 billion in crypto in 2025 and topped $1 billion again in the first half of 2026. Once the coins start moving, investigators have roughly 45 days before the trail goes cold. Six Years, More Than $16 Billion Gone Crypto theft is no longer a phase that the digital asset industry is slowly […] VALR’s Ehsani Warns Crypto Curbs Could Reduce Regulatory Oversight
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2026. Aug. 09. 09:30
VALR co-founder and CEO Farzam Ehsani warned that South Africa’s proposed cross-border crypto regulations could severely harm the local digital asset sector, stifle innovation, and drive capital offshore. Corporate Limits and Illicit Flow Risks South Africa’s new proposed cross-border cryptocurrency framework risks severely damaging the domestic digital asset industry and driving financial activity underground unless […] Cyprus Targets On-Site Audits for Crypto Custodians
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2026. Aug. 09. 07:30
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission will launch on-site inspections and desk-based reviews of authorized crypto asset service providers starting in the second half of 2026 through mid-2027. Targeting Custody and Infrastructure Risks The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) will launch a wave of on-site visits and desk-based reviews targeting authorized crypto asset service […] MARA Pledges 18,750 BTC for $600 Million New Bitcoin-Backed Loans
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2026. Aug. 09. 06:30
MARA (NASDAQ: MARA) has secured $600 million of new debt after pledging 18,750 BTC, tapping its bitcoin reserves to help finance an expansion into power generation and AI infrastructure. This article first appeared in The Energy Mag. The original article can be viewed here. The Energy Mag (formerly The Miner Mag) provides news, data, and […] Stolen Bitcoin at Center of Kidnapping Plot, 3 Face 20 Years
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2026. Aug. 09. 05:30
Federal prosecutors charged three St. Louis men over a plan to storm a Connecticut home and force a transfer of bitcoin tied to a theft worth hundreds of millions. Each faces up to 20 years in prison. Grand Jury Returns Second Superseding Indictment in New Haven U.S. Attorney David X. Sullivan for the District of […] Controversial Bitcoin fork BIP-110 mines two blocks, then stops
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2026. Aug. 09. 05:08
The breakaway chain inherited bitcoin’s mining difficulty with only a tiny share of hashpower, leaving blocks hours apart while both chains still accept the same transactions. 67 Investors Paid $10M for NFT Tokens That Launched Worthless
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2026. Aug. 09. 03:30
Federal prosecutors say Few and Far founder Taj Tarsha raised more than $10 million from 67 investors, then allegedly spent investor money on gambling, crypto, and personal expenses. The NFT project’s FAR token later plunged more than 99%. Founder Indicted Over $10 Million NFT Marketplace Raise The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Aug. 5 […] Ripple Says EU Crypto Expansion Is Ready to Scale After MiCA Win
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2026. Aug. 09. 01:30
Ripple says the regulatory groundwork for its European crypto business is now in place, shifting its focus from winning approvals to scaling. The push follows full MiCA authorization as Europe tightens rules for crypto service providers. Ripple Declares Europe Ready for Its Next Phase Ripple said in an Aug. 5, 2026, insight that the regulatory […] Bitcoin’s Splintered BIP-110 Fork Falls Behind by 18 Blocks
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2026. Aug. 09. 00:45
At 7:56 p.m. EDT on Saturday, Following Bitcoin’s chain split at block height 961632, BIP-110-aligned mining pool Roughnecks managed to squeeze out a second block at height 961633, while the main chain has already left it in the dust at 961651. After two years of bitter bickering, Bitcoin has blown past the BIP-110 signaling line […] Michael Saylor Identifies the Next Billion-Dollar Finance Opportunity
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2026. Aug. 08. 23:50
Michael Saylor has identified what he believes could become the next billion-dollar opportunity in finance. The Strategy executive chairman advised entrepreneurs and investors to examine an emerging market that could reshape how companies and investors access capital. Saylor Points Investors Toward a Billion-Dollar Finance Opportunity Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR) Executive Chairman Michael Saylor shared his […] CLARITY Act Heads Toward Sept. 15 Senate Vote as Crypto Bill Advances
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2026. Aug. 08. 23:05
The U.S. Senate is positioning the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act for a potential Sept. 15 procedural vote, moving the major crypto market structure bill closer to floor consideration. CLARITY Act Faces Sept. 15 Senate Procedural Test Digital asset legislation will return to the center of the Senate agenda as lawmakers prepare for a key […] Ethereum Whale Capitulates After 3 Years, Losses Top $19 Million
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2026. Aug. 08. 22:29
An ethereum whale who bought in during 2022 and 2023 capitulated on August 8, selling at a loss now exceeding $19 million, the same day a separate fresh wallet received $87.28 million in bitcoin from Galaxy Digital. Three Years, One Capitulation Onchain sleuths flagged the exit, tracking a wallet that had held its Ethereum position […] Crypto Weekly: ADA and Privacy Coins Outperform While XRP Slides
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2026. Aug. 08. 21:46
The aggregate crypto market cap rose from under $2.2 trillion to $2.9 trillion during the first week of August 2026. Bitcoin gained over 3% to peak above $65,300, pushing its market cap past $1.3 trillion while Cardano logged a second week of double-digit gains. Bitcoin Reclaims $65,000 Despite CLARITY Act Setback The first week of […] BIP-110 Splits Bitcoin as Rival Miners Clash at Block 961632
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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
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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
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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
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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 […] 
