Latest cryptocurrency news today - Check what are the trends in the digital currency market - Learn when is the best moment to buy Bitcoin or Altcoins on the best crypto exchanges - What you need to know about the crypto market trendhttps://coinsnews.comThe 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/link-pops-3-to-970-as-wyoming-shifts-stablecoin-to-ccip883147COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/chainlinks-link-jumps-3-to-9-70-as-wyoming-moves-frnt-to-ccip-for-added-security-768x432.jpgLINK Pops 3% to $9.70 as Wyoming Shifts Stablecoin to CCIPBlackrock 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/blackrock-believes-bitcoins-investment-case-holds-despite-50-drop883148COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/blackrock-brings-2-tokenized-money-market-funds-to-stablecoin-issuers-768x432.jpgBlackrock Believes Bitcoin’s Investment Case Holds Despite 50% DropBlockchain 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/peckshield-maya-protocol-loses-17m-20-btc-traced-to-wallet883149COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/peckshield-maya-protocol-loses-1-7m-20-btc-traced-to-wallet3_nwmk-768x432.jpgPeckshield: Maya Protocol Loses $1.7M, 20 BTC Traced to WalletVaneck 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/vaneck-bitcoins-correction-may-be-ending-as-8-of-12-signals-fire883150COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/shutterstock_2379607497-768x432.jpgVaneck: Bitcoin’s Correction May Be Ending as 8 of 12 Signals FireIn 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/asic-pulls-3106-crypto-scams-as-ai-networks-target-aussie-savings883151COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/asic-pulls-3106-crypto-scams-as-ai-networks-target-aussie-savings-768x432.jpgASIC Pulls 3,106 Crypto Scams as AI Networks Target Aussie SavingsAI 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/coinbases-x402-handles-14-million-ai-agent-payments-in-30-days883076COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/coinbases-x402-handles-14-million-ai-agent-payments-in-30-days-768x432.jpgCoinbase’s x402 Handles 14 Million AI Agent Payments in 30 DaysKeith 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/a-treasure-hunter-pulled-up-the-floorboards-of-an-old-house-and-found-46000-in-cash-from-the-1950s883077COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/a-treasure-hunter-pulled-up-the-floorboards-of-an-old-house-and-found-46000-in-cash-from-the-1950s-768x432.pngA Treasure Hunter Pulled Up the Floorboards of an Old House and Found $46,000 in Cash From the 1950sABU 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, […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/bitcoincom-integrates-usdu-bringing-the-uaes-first-cbuae-registered-usd-stablecoin-to-millions-of-wallet-users883078COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ddd_nwmk-768x432.pngBitcoin.com Integrates USDU, Bringing the UAE’s First CBUAE-Registered USD Stablecoin to Millions of Wallet UsersPolymarket 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/polymarket-us-tests-parlays-as-kalshi-banks-25m-in-fees883079COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/polymarket-us-tests-parlays-as-kalshi-banks-25m-in-fees-768x432.jpgPolymarket US Tests Parlays as Kalshi Banks $25M in FeesRiot 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/riot-platforms-sold-9665-bitcoin-in-h1-2026-to-fund-ai-pivot883080COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/riot-platforms-sold-9665-bitcoin-in-h1-2026-to-fund-ai-pivot2_nwmk-768x432.jpgRiot Platforms Sold 9,665 Bitcoin in H1 2026 to Fund AI PivotNasdaq 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/nasdaq-sets-december-6-launch-for-nearly-23-hour-trading-day883081COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/nasdaq-sets-december-6-launch-for-nearly-23-hour-trading-day2_nwmk-768x432.jpgNasdaq Sets December 6 Launch for Nearly 23-Hour Trading DayRipple’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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/ripple-pushes-into-korean-banking-with-jeonbuk-payments-deal883082COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ripple-labs-1-1-768x432.jpgRipple Pushes Into Korean Banking With Jeonbuk Payments DealSEC 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/sec-chair-pushes-crypto-exemptions-to-bring-issuers-back-to-us883033COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/sec-logo-on-building-768x432.jpgSEC Chair Pushes Crypto Exemptions to Bring Issuers Back to USU.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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/uae-pulls-iran-trade-plug-as-hormuz-crisis-rattles-global-markets883034COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/straitofhormuz_nwmk-768x432.jpgUAE Pulls Iran Trade Plug as Hormuz Crisis Rattles Global MarketsThe 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/sec-proposes-new-crypto-rules-with-a-75-million-offering-path883035COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/sec-building-washington-dc-768x432.jpgSEC Proposes New Crypto Rules With a $75 Million Offering PathBitcoin 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/schiff-says-bitcoin-faces-key-65k-resistance-test-expected-major-selloffs883036COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/peter-schiff-bitcoin-mstr-768x432.jpgSchiff Says Bitcoin Faces Key $65K Resistance Test, Expected Major SelloffsOn 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/winklevoss-backed-cypherpunk-seizes-18-of-total-zcash-hashrate883037COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/winklevoss-backed-cypherpunk-seizes-18-of-total-zcash-hashrate-768x432.pngWinklevoss-Backed Cypherpunk Seizes 18% of Total Zcash HashrateBitcoin 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/btc-hits-65000-as-56m-short-squeeze-punishes-bearish-traders882929COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/btc-hits-65000-as-56m-short-squeeze-punishes-bearish-traders-768x432.pngBTC Hits $65,000 as $56M Short Squeeze Punishes Bearish TradersAmid 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-whale-from-2012-suddenly-moves-137m-after-14-years882930COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/bitcoin-whale-from-2012-suddenly-moves-13-7m-after-14-years-768x432.pngBitcoin Whale From 2012 Suddenly Moves $13.7M After 14 YearsBitcoin 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/clarity-401ks-and-long-term-holders-drive-bitcoins-5-tailwinds882931COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/clarity-401ks-and-long-term-holders-drive-bitcoins-5-tailwinds-768x432.pngCLARITY, 401(k)s and Long-Term Holders Drive Bitcoin’s 5 TailwindsKraken 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/kraken-opens-7000-us-stocks-to-european-investors882932COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/kraken-768x432.jpgKraken Opens 7,000 US Stocks to European InvestorsBitcoin 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/blackrock-fidelity-drive-2975m-bitcoin-etf-rebound882786COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/blackrock-fidelity-drive-297-5m-bitcoin-etf-rebound-768x432.jpgBlackrock, Fidelity Drive $297.5M Bitcoin ETF ReboundBitcoin 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/citi-brings-bitcoin-into-custody-as-markets-move-toward-247882787COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/citi-768x432.jpgCiti Brings Bitcoin Into Custody+ as Markets Move Toward 24/7World 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/trumps-wlfi-faces-scrutiny-over-pentagon-flagged-ai-ties882788COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/trump-team-shifts-16-9m-more-in-trump-memecoin-to-bitgo-as-total-hits-172m-in-five-months-768x432.pngTrump’s WLFI Faces Scrutiny Over Pentagon-Flagged AI TiesStrategy 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/saylor-strategy-investors-should-hold-mstr-for-7-to-10-years882789COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/strategy-inc-3-768x432.jpgSaylor: Strategy Investors Should Hold MSTR for 7 to 10 YearsA 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/dutch-prosecutors-raise-255m-from-crypto-tied-to-bankrupt-knaken882790COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/dutch-prosecutors-raise-2-55m-from-crypto-tied-to-bankrupt-knaken-768x432.jpgDutch Prosecutors Raise $2.55M From Crypto Tied to Bankrupt KnakenWhitechain 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/whitechain-relaunches-as-w-groups-distribution-first-ethereum-layer-2882791COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/whitechain_nwmk-768x432.pngWhitechain Relaunches as W Group’s Distribution-First Ethereum Layer 2Sui’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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/suis-hashi-bridge-tops-11-million-bitcoin-deposits-in-3-weeks882792COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/suistablecoins_nwmk-768x432.jpgSui’s Hashi Bridge Tops 1.1 Million Bitcoin Deposits in 3 WeeksNigel 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/ethics-probe-resumes-after-pro-crypto-farage-wins-by-election882793COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ethics-probe-resumes-after-pro-crypto-farage-wins-by-election-768x432.jpgEthics Probe Resumes After Pro-Crypto Farage Wins By-ElectionTether 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/tether-pushes-into-artificial-intelligence-as-user-base-tops-650m882679COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/tether-pushes-into-artificial-intelligence-as-user-base-tops-650m-768x432.jpgTether Pushes Into Artificial Intelligence as User Base Tops 650MPrime 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/new-uk-pm-moves-to-scrap-the-gambling-duty-he-lobbied-against882680COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/new-u-k--pm-moves-to-scrap-the-gambling-duty-he-lobbied-against-768x432.jpgNew UK PM Moves to Scrap the Gambling Duty He Lobbied AgainstA $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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/a-mystery-winner-claimed-24-million-just-two-days-before-the-deadline-officials-think-they-waited-on-purpose882681COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/a-mystery-winner-claimed-24-million-just-two-days-before-the-deadline--officials-think-they-waited-on-purpose-768x432.pngA Mystery Winner Claimed $24 Million Just Two Days Before the Deadline. Officials Think They Waited on PurposeThe 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/eu-empowers-regulators-to-block-third-country-crypto-platforms882682COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/eu-empowers-regulators-to-block-third-country-crypto-platforms-768x432.pngEU Empowers Regulators to Block Third-Country Crypto PlatformsFollowing 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/harmony-protocol-to-roll-back-network-after-massive-exploit882683COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/harmony-protocol-to-roll-back-network-after-massive-exploit-768x432.pngHarmony Protocol to Roll Back Network After Massive ExploitBinance 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/binance-shared-customer-data-with-russia-after-leaving-market882684COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/binance-exchange-768x432.jpgBinance Shared Customer Data With Russia After Leaving MarketUnitree’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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/chinas-5500-robot-shipments-put-us-ai-hardware-rivals-on-notice882614COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/china-us-ai-768x432.jpgChina’s 5,500 Robot Shipments Put US AI Hardware Rivals on NoticeBitcoin 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-supply-squeeze-unwinds-as-28000-btc-return-to-exchanges882615COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/bitcoin-august-17-768x432.jpgBitcoin Supply Squeeze Unwinds as 28,000 BTC Return to ExchangesBinance 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/binance-pay-expands-crypto-payments-to-3700-bhutan-merchants882616COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/binance-768x432.jpgBinance Pay Expands Crypto Payments to 3,700 Bhutan MerchantsThe 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/bank-of-russia-limits-crypto-equity-to-25-for-market-brokers882617COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/bank-of-russia-ordinance-768x432.jpgBank of Russia Limits Crypto Equity to 25% for Market BrokersHIVE 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/hive-digital-lands-350m-ai-deal-with-5-year-cloud-contract882618COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/hive-digital-lands-350m-ai-deal-with-5-year-cloud-contract-768x432.jpgHIVE Digital Lands $350M AI Deal With 5-Year Cloud ContractDeribit, 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/deribit-secures-dubai-broker-dealer-license-via-coinbase882619COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/deribit-secures-dubai-broker-dealer-license-via-coinbase2_nwmk-768x432.jpgDeribit Secures Dubai Broker-Dealer License via CoinbaseBitcoin 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. […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/btc-reclaims-64k-as-short-sellers-lose-574m-in-liquidations882438COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/btc-reclaims-64k-as-short-sellers-lose-57-4m-in-liquidations-768x432.pngBTC Reclaims $64K as Short Sellers Lose $57.4M in LiquidationsU.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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/crypto-stocks-break-free-as-wall-street-buckles-under-iran-risk882439COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/crypto-stocks-break-free-as-wall-street-buckles-under-iran-risk-768x432.pngCrypto Stocks Break Free as Wall Street Buckles Under Iran RiskZcash 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/zec-breaks-500-as-43-daily-gain-puts-xmr-further-behind882440COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/zec-breaks-500-as-4-3-daily-gain-puts-xmr-further-behind-768x432.pngZEC Breaks $500 as 4.3% Daily Gain Puts XMR Further BehindStrive 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/strive-buys-79-bitcoin-expands-its-127b-corporate-btc-war-chest882441COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/strive-buys-79-bitcoin-expands-its-1-27b-corporate-btc-war-chest-768x432.pngStrive Buys 79 Bitcoin, Expands Its $1.27B Corporate BTC War ChestThe 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/bessent-seeks-industry-feedback-to-shape-new-genius-rules882442COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/genius-act-nprm-768x432.jpgBessent Seeks Industry Feedback to Shape New GENIUS RulesU.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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/fidelity-leads-3897m-bitcoin-etf-weekly-outflow-with-153m-exit882443COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/fidelity-leads-389-7m-bitcoin-etf-weekly-outflow-with-153m-exit-768x432.jpgFidelity Leads $389.7M Bitcoin ETF Weekly Outflow With $153M ExitWith 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-has-been-declared-dead-21-times-in-2026-yet-it-wont-stay-buried882444COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/bitcoin-has-been-declared-dead-21-times-in-2026-yet-it-wont-stay-buried-768x432.pngBitcoin Has Been Declared Dead 21 Times in 2026, Yet It Won’t Stay BuriedStrategy 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. […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/strategy-holds-bitcoin-at-840447-btc-as-cash-reserve-hits-48b882445COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/strategy-inc-5-768x432.jpgStrategy Holds Bitcoin at 840,447 BTC as Cash Reserve Hits $4.8BThe 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/us-debt-nears-40-trillion-in-5-months-as-bitcoins-case-gets-louder882336COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/us-national-debt-nears-40-trillion-in-record-5-months2_nwmk-768x432.jpgUS Debt Nears $40 Trillion in 5 Months as Bitcoin’s Case Gets LouderCurve 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, […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/curve-founder-blasts-pumpfun-phantom-wallet-experience882337COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/curvvvv-768x432.jpgCurve Founder Blasts Pump.fun, Phantom Wallet ExperienceConsumer 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/glassnode-consumer-confidence-sinks-as-ai-stocks-soar-bitcoin-left-behind882338COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/bitcoin-sits-out-as-ai-stocks-hit-new-highs-glassnode-warns3_nwmk-768x432.jpgGlassnode: Consumer Confidence Sinks as AI Stocks Soar, Bitcoin Left BehindThe 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/tron-captures-52-of-low-value-usdt-transfers-globally882339COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/tron-logo-768x432.jpgTron Captures 52% of Low-Value USDT Transfers GloballyA 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/trader-bags-282k-by-copying-binance-founder-czs-wallet-activity882340COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/czbinance-768x432.pngTrader Bags $282K by Copying Binance Founder CZ’s Wallet ActivityThe 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/malta-regulator-flags-unlicensed-crypto-marketing-firm882261COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/alta-warns-public-against-distributex-pyramid-scheme-768x432.jpgMalta Regulator Flags Unlicensed Crypto Marketing FirmA $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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/someone-in-california-has-7-days-to-claim-15-million-before-it-vanishes-forever882262COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/someone-in-california-has-7-days-to-claim-1-5-million-before-it-vanishes-forever-768x432.pngSomeone in California Has 7 Days to Claim $1.5 Million Before It Vanishes ForeverThe 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/austria-fines-bitpanda-70000-euros-in-first-mica-crypto-penalty882263COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/fma-report-768x432.jpgAustria Fines Bitpanda 70,000 Euros in First MiCA Crypto PenaltyThe 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/data-breach-hits-39798-safepal-customers-after-order-plugin-flaw882185COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/safepal-announcement-768x432.jpgData Breach Hits 39,798 Safepal Customers After Order Plugin FlawDerive 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, […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/xrp-holders-can-trade-options-on-derive-with-fxrp-collateral882186COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/xrp-price-aug-16-768x432.jpgXRP Holders Can Trade Options on Derive With FXRP CollateralRobert 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/robert-kiyosaki-eyes-10k-gold-200-silver-as-us-debt-nears-40t882187COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/gold-silver-768x432.jpgRobert Kiyosaki Eyes $10K Gold, $200 Silver as US Debt Nears $40TStrategy 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/strategy-ceo-sees-7-fall-catalysts-bringing-bitcoin-more-life882188COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/strategy-inc-1-1-768x432.jpgStrategy CEO Sees 7 Fall Catalysts Bringing Bitcoin More LifeBitcoin 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/peter-todds-tail-emissions-pitch-sparks-bitcoin-inflation-debate882189COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/peter-todds-tail-emissions-pitch-sparks-bitcoin-inflation-debate-768x432.pngPeter Todd’s Tail Emissions Pitch Sparks Bitcoin Inflation DebateDuring 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, […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/crypto-weekly-link-and-wlfi-post-double-digit-gains-amid-market-drop882063COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/crypto-weekly-link-and-wlfi-post-double-digit-gains-amid-market-drop-768x432.pngCrypto Weekly: LINK and WLFI Post Double-Digit Gains Amid Market DropThis 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/tether-completes-audit-wintermute-bets-on-ai-and-high-frequency-trading-and-more-weekly-recap882064COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/tether-completes-audit-wintermute-bets-on-ai-and-high-frequency-trading-and-more--weekly-recap-768x432.jpgTether Completes Audit, Wintermute Bets on AI and High-Frequency Trading, And More – Weekly RecapStablecoinX 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/this-public-company-quietly-controls-20-of-ethenas-ena-supply882065COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/coinbase-ventures-invests-in-ena-as-ethena-scales-usde-beyond-1b_nwmk-1-768x432.pngThis Public Company Quietly Controls 20% of Ethena’s ENA SupplyWorld 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/world-gold-council-ceo-blasts-bitcoin-predicts-it-goes-to-zero882066COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/world-gold-council-ceo-blasts-bitcoin-predicts-it-goes-to-zero-768x432.pngWorld Gold Council CEO Blasts Bitcoin, Predicts It Goes to ZeroMichael 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/saylor-bitcoin-drops-47-while-strategys-strc-gains-9-in-a-year882067COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/strategy-preferred-securities-vs-bitcoin-768x432.jpgSaylor: Bitcoin Drops 47% While Strategy’s STRC Gains 9% in a YearThis 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/yellow-gold-stirs-while-digital-gold-stays-quiescent-week-in-review882068COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/yellow-gold-stirs-while-digital-gold-stays-quiescent--week-in-review-768x432.pngYellow Gold Stirs While Digital Gold Stays Quiescent – Week In ReviewGrayscale 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, […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/grayscale-eth-sol-supply-growth-could-fall-below-gold-by-2031882069COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/grayscale-sees-3000-onchain-vaults-with-7b-as-next-crypto-breakout-768x432.jpgGrayscale: ETH, SOL Supply Growth Could Fall Below Gold by 2031Storm 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/roman-storm-targets-google-and-openai-over-doj-crypto-conviction882070COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/romanstorm-768x432.jpgRoman Storm Targets Google and OpenAI Over DOJ Crypto ConvictionThe 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/eu-crypto-adoption-stalls-as-ecb-finds-mere-02-online-usage881966COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ecb-logo-768x432.jpgEU Crypto Adoption Stalls as ECB Finds Mere 0.2% Online UsageWhile 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/police-probe-substance-abuse-in-harry-yehs-death-plunge881967COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/harry-yeh-768x432.jpgPolice Probe Substance Abuse in Harry Yeh’s Death PlungeIn 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. […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/167-lottery-prizes-worth-1-million-or-more-go-unclaimed-every-year-heres-where-the-money-goes881968COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/167-lottery-prizes-worth-1-million-or-more-go-unclaimed-every-year--heres-where-the-money-goes-768x432.png167 Lottery Prizes Worth $1 Million or More Go Unclaimed Every Year. Here’s Where the Money GoesThree 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/public-miners-shed-21-of-bitcoin-hashrate-as-ai-revenue-accelerates881969COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/hash-to-hpc-visual-768x432.jpgPublic Miners Shed 21% of Bitcoin Hashrate as AI Revenue AcceleratesBitcoin 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/bitcoins-final-929465-btc-will-take-more-than-a-century-to-mine881970COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/bitcoins-final-929465-btc-will-take-more-than-a-century-to-mine-768x432.pngBitcoin’s Final 929,465 BTC Will Take More Than a Century to MineU.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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/sec-reviews-cboe-bid-to-list-3x-bitcoin-and-ether-etfs881971COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/sec-building-768x432.jpgSEC Reviews Cboe Bid to List 3x Bitcoin and Ether ETFsBinance 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/binance-ends-transactions-with-16-platforms-warns-of-wallet-reviews881923COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/binance-2-1-768x432.jpgBinance Ends Transactions With 16 Platforms, Warns of Wallet ReviewsXRP 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. […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/xrp-active-addresses-hit-2-month-high-as-sentiment-turns-bearish881924COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/xrp-price-august-15-768x432.jpgXRP Active Addresses Hit 2-Month High as Sentiment Turns BearishGalaxy 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/clarity-act-odds-crash-to-10-before-senate-returns-galaxy881925COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/congress-building-3-768x432.jpgCLARITY Act Odds Crash to 10% Before Senate Returns: GalaxyRipple 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/ripple-confirms-75-speakers-for-swell-2026-expects-1500-attendees881926COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ripple-labs-1-768x432.jpgRipple Confirms 75+ Speakers for Swell 2026, Expects 1,500+ AttendeesStrategy 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. […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/michael-saylor-frames-bitcoin-as-an-engineering-solution-for-money881927COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/michael-saylor-1-2-768x432.jpgMichael Saylor Frames Bitcoin as an Engineering Solution for MoneyTwo 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, […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/abu-dhabis-764m-bitcoin-bet-holds-firm-through-market-pain881928COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/abu-dhabis-764m-bitcoin-bet-holds-firm-through-market-pain-768x432.pngAbu Dhabi’s $764M Bitcoin Bet Holds Firm Through Market PainEdelman 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, […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/edelman-financials-34m-bitcoin-etf-bet-tops-its-amazon-stake881829COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/edelman-logo_nwmk-768x432.pngEdelman Financial’s $34M Bitcoin ETF Bet Tops Its Amazon StakeSince 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/bip-110-breakaway-chain-faces-a-long-fight-to-survive881830COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/bip-110-breakaway-chain-faces-a-long-fight-to-survive-768x432.pngBIP-110 Breakaway Chain Faces a Long Fight to SurviveBillionaire 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/paul-tudor-jones-blackrock-bitcoin-etf-bet-hits-229m881831COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/paul-tudor-jones.jpgPaul Tudor Jones’ Blackrock Bitcoin ETF Bet Hits $22.9MTechnical 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/fairlead-strategies-bitcoin-may-have-found-its-major-low881832COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/fairlead-strategies-bitcoin-may-have-found-its-major-low_nwmk-768x432.jpgFairlead Strategies: Bitcoin May Have Found Its Major LowFrance’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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/the-great-long-bond-selloff-forces-a-brutal-fiscal-reckoning881833COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/the-great-long-bond-selloff-forces-a-brutal-fiscal-reckoning-768x432.pngThe Great Long-Bond Selloff Forces a Brutal Fiscal ReckoningPresident 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/trump-to-host-coinbase-ripple-kraken-at-white-house-aug-19881834COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/trump-warns-china-would-seize-crypto-lead-if-us-steps-back-from-industry-768x432.pngTrump to Host Coinbase, Ripple, Kraken at White House Aug. 19Bank 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/israels-oldest-bank-bets-big-on-bitcoin-ether-and-solana-trading881736COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/israels-oldest-bank-bets-big-on-bitcoin-ether-and-solana-trading-768x432.pngIsrael’s Oldest Bank Bets Big on Bitcoin, Ether and Solana TradingJPMorgan 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, […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/jpmorgan-debanked-polymarket-over-us-regulatory-concerns881737COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/jpmorgan-768x432.jpgJPMorgan Debanked Polymarket Over US Regulatory ConcernsCrypto’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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/liquidation-cascades-explained-how-19-billion-in-crypto-vanished-in-a-single-day881738COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/liquidation-cascades-explained-how-19-billion-in-crypto-vanished-in-a-single-day-768x432.pngLiquidation Cascades Explained: How $19 Billion in Crypto Vanished in a Single DayCoinfello 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/how-ai-agents-are-deleting-the-steep-web3-tooling-curve881739COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/new-project-1-768x432.jpgHow AI Agents Are Deleting the Steep Web3 Tooling CurveSwissquote reported a record $118.4 billion in client assets for the first half of 2026, up 19.8% from a year earlier, but a sharp decline in crypto revenue has prompted the online banking group to lower its full‑year revenue forecast. Crypto Revenue Plunges 66% Swiss online banking group Swissquote reported record client assets and steady […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/swissquote-cuts-revenue-target-as-crypto-income-plunges-662881684COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/swissquote-cuts-2026-revenue-target-as-crypto-income-plunges-66-2-768x432.jpgSwissquote Cuts Revenue Target as Crypto Income Plunges 66.2%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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/ireland-rolls-out-anti-money-laundering-strategy-targeting-crypto881685COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/simon-harris-768x432.jpgIreland Rolls Out Anti-Money Laundering Strategy Targeting CryptoThirty-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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/full-refunds-35-arizona-crypto-atm-fraud-victims-recover-all-losses881686COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/arizona-768x432.jpgFull Refunds: 35 Arizona Crypto ATM Fraud Victims Recover All LossesGrayscale 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, […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/grayscale-sees-3-forces-driving-bitcoin-adoption-higher-long-term881610COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/grayscale-xrp-1-768x432.jpgGrayscale Sees 3 Forces Driving Bitcoin Adoption Higher Long TermThe 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/french-tax-agency-admits-data-breach-as-hacker-steals-678k-records881611COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/dgfip-768x432.jpgFrench Tax Agency Admits Data Breach as Hacker Steals 678k RecordsWorld 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, […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/trump-linked-world-liberty-financial-gets-occ-green-light881612COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/trump-linked-world-liberty-financial-gets-occ-green-light-768x432.pngTrump-Linked World Liberty Financial Gets OCC Green LightMSCI’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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/strategy-pushes-back-on-msci-plan-to-drop-mstr-from-global-indexes881613COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/strategy-inc-4-768x432.jpgStrategy Pushes Back on MSCI Plan to Drop MSTR From Global IndexesBitwise 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/bitwise-targets-solana-staking-etf-for-first-tokenized-shares881614COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/bitwise-targets-solana-staking-etf-for-first-tokenized-shares-768x432.jpgBitwise Targets Solana Staking ETF for First Tokenized SharesKalshi 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/kalshi-pulls-all-sports-mention-markets-as-cftc-opens-review881464COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/kalshi-pulls-all-sports-mention-markets-as-cftc-opens-review-768x432.jpgKalshi Pulls All Sports Mention Markets as CFTC Opens ReviewBitcoin 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-slides-to-62470-as-sellers-test-the-63k-floor-again881465COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/new-project-1-1-768x432.jpgBitcoin Slides to $62,470 as Sellers Test the $63K Floor AgainSpaceX 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. […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/spacex-closes-60-billion-cursor-deal-in-major-ai-compute-push881466COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/cursor-spacex-768x432.jpgSpaceX Closes $60 Billion Cursor Deal in Major AI Compute PushBitcoin’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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-hashrate-slips-17-off-record-as-miners-chase-ai881467COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/bitcoin-hashrate-slips-17-off-record-as-miners-chase-ai_nwmk-768x432.jpgBitcoin Hashrate Slips 17% Off Record as Miners Chase AIBitgo 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/bitgo-revenue-jumps-80-to-43b-as-stablecoin-demand-grows881468COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/bitgo-revenue-jumps-80-to-4-3b-as-stablecoin-demand-grows-768x432.jpgBitgo Revenue Jumps 80% to $4.3B as Stablecoin Demand GrowsRealFi 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, […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/realfi-public-testnet-now-live-for-usdr-ahead-of-mainnet881469COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/nea_nwmk-768x432.jpgRealFi Public Testnet Now Live for USDr Ahead of MainnetU.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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/fidelity-ark-lead-131m-bitcoin-outflow-as-ether-xrp-etfs-gain881470COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/fidelity-ark-lead-131m-bitcoin-outflow-as-ether-xrp-etfs-gain-768x432.jpgFidelity, ARK Lead $131M Bitcoin Outflow as Ether, XRP ETFs GainMSCI 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/msci-proposal-could-boot-strategy-metaplanet-from-indexes881354COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/msci-proposal-could-boot-strategy-metaplanet-from-indexes2_nwmk-768x432.jpgMSCI Proposal Could Boot Strategy, Metaplanet From IndexesA 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/whale-places-203m-short-bet-against-tokenized-spacex-stock881355COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/whale-places-203m-short-bet-against-tokenized-spacex-stock3_nwmk-768x432.jpgWhale Places $203M Short Bet Against Tokenized SpaceX StockThe 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/sec-delays-tokenization-exemption-again-as-clarity-act-stalls881356COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/sec-building-768x432.jpgSEC Delays Tokenization Exemption Again as CLARITY Act StallsJPMorgan 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/jpmorgan-grows-bitcoin-etf-stake-to-356m-adds-xrp-exposure881286COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/jpmorgan-gemini-banking-768x432.jpgJPMorgan Grows Bitcoin ETF Stake to $356M, Adds XRP ExposureParaFi’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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/parafi-partner-bets-ai-capital-flees-to-bitcoin-after-crash881287COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/jeff-park-x-post-768x432.jpgParaFi Partner Bets AI Capital Flees to Bitcoin After CrashEverton 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/evertons-martin-sherif-faces-fa-charge-over-61-soccer-bets881288COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/evertons-martin-sherif-faces-fa-charge-over-61-soccer-bets-768x432.jpgEverton’s Martin Sherif Faces FA Charge Over 61 Soccer BetsWalter 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/a-man-bought-a-house-for-1000-then-he-found-10000-in-envelopes-buried-in-the-basement881289COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/a-man-bought-a-house-for-1000--then-he-found-10000-in-envelopes-buried-in-the-basement-768x432.pngA Man Bought a House for $1,000. Then He Found $10,000 in Envelopes Buried in the BasementThe 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/trump-takes-major-step-toward-shutting-down-crypto-scammers881290COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/donald-trump-white-house-768x432.jpgTrump Takes ‘Major Step’ Toward Shutting Down Crypto ScammersBank 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/bank-of-montreal-filing-reports-2970-xrp-position-in-303b-portfolio881225COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/bmo-768x432.jpgBank of Montreal Filing Reports $2,970 XRP Position in $303B PortfolioXRP 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/xrp-slides-69-from-peak-while-existing-wallet-activity-climbs881226COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/xrp-price-chart-768x432.jpgXRP Slides 69% From Peak While Existing Wallet Activity ClimbsMichael 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/michael-saylor-maps-bitcoin-into-4-part-digital-money-stack881227COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/michael-saylor-1-1-768x432.jpgMichael Saylor Maps Bitcoin Into 4-Part Digital Money StackSolstice 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/solstice-targets-20-apy-with-solana-tokens-tied-to-strategys-strc881228COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/solstice-targets-20-apy-with-solana-tokens-tied-to-strategys-strc-1-768x432.pngSolstice Targets 20% APY With Solana Tokens Tied to Strategy’s STRCXRP’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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/xrp-price-shift-reworks-evernorth-shares-before-its-nasdaq-debut881229COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/nasdaq-768x432.jpgXRP Price Shift Reworks Evernorth Shares Before Its Nasdaq DebutA 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/french-couple-moves-to-sell-home-after-3-crypto-linked-invasions881230COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/french-couple-moves-to-sell-home-after-3-crypto-linked-invasions-768x432.jpgFrench Couple Moves to Sell Home After 3 Crypto-Linked InvasionsRaymond 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/he-went-house-hunting-saturday-then-won-1m-on-his-porch-sunday881117COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/he-went-house-hunting-saturday-then-won-1m-on-his-porch-sunday-768x432.pngHe Went House-Hunting Saturday, Then Won $1M on His Porch SundayThe 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/oranjebtc-targets-brazils-b3-with-strategy-backed-digy11-etf881118COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/digy11-768x432.jpgOranjeBTC Targets Brazil’s B3 With Strategy-Backed DIGY11 ETFTether 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. […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/kpmg-completes-full-audit-of-tethers-2025-financial-statements881119COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/nairobi-securities-exchange-teams-with-tether-to-test-usdt-settlement-across-26-4b-market-768x432.jpgKPMG Completes Full Audit of Tether’s 2025 Financial StatementsWintermute 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/wintermute-bets-1-billion-on-ai-and-high-frequency-trading-expansion881120COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/wintermute-bets-1-billion-on-ai-and-high-frequency-trading-expansion-768x432.pngWintermute Bets $1 Billion on AI and High-Frequency Trading ExpansionFidelity 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/fidelity-moves-to-stake-up-to-100-of-its-ether-etf881121COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/fidelity-moves-to-stake-up-to-100-of-its-ether-etf-768x432.jpgFidelity Moves to Stake up to 100% of Its Ether ETFUBS 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/swiss-banking-giant-ubs-doubles-down-on-bitcoin-etf-exposure881122COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/swiss-banking-giant-ubs-doubles-down-on-bitcoin-etf-exposure-768x432.pngSwiss Banking Giant UBS Doubles Down on Bitcoin ETF ExposureBitcoin 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/btc-dips-below-63000-as-122m-in-long-bets-get-liquidated881123COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/btc-dips-below-63000-as-122m-in-long-bets-get-liquidated-768x432.pngBTC Dips Below $63,000 as $122M in Long Bets Get LiquidatedTRM 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/trm-labs-reveals-mica-purged-80-of-european-crypto-firms881124COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/euflags-1-768x432.jpgTRM Labs Reveals MiCA Purged 80% of European Crypto FirmsMore 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, […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/over-40-crypto-firms-sound-the-alarm-on-ais-security-divide881125COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/over-40-crypto-firms-sound-the-alarm-on-ais-security-divide-768x432.pngOver 40 Crypto Firms Sound the Alarm on AI’s Security DivideOn 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/bitmex-the-end-of-an-era881126COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/CNwxY4ER-open-interest-on-bitmex-drops-16-investors-withdraw-37000-btc-in-less-than-24-hours-768x432.jpgBitMEX the End of an EraU.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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/fidelity-pulls-468m-from-fbtc-as-bitcoin-etfs-turn-red880933COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/fidelity-pulls-46-82m-from-fbtc-as-bitcoin-etfs-turn-red-768x432.jpgFidelity Pulls $46.8M From FBTC as Bitcoin ETFs Turn RedA 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/south-koreas-crypto-crackdown-lands-delio-ceo-15-years880934COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/south-korea-halts-kospi-trading-after-8-4-crash-trips-circuit-breaker2_nwmk-768x432.jpgSouth Korea’s Crypto Crackdown Lands Delio CEO 15 YearsMUFG 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/mufg-eyes-instant-jgb-repos-as-blockchain-invades-bond-markets880935COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/mufg-eyes-instant-jgb-repos-as-blockchain-invades-bond-markets-768x432.pngMUFG Eyes Instant JGB Repos as Blockchain Invades Bond MarketsMonaco has submitted a draft bill to replace its 2022 crypto rules, aligning its regulatory environment with the MiCA framework and Financial Action Task Force standards. Evolving Beyond the 2022 Framework Monaco’s government has submitted a bill to its legislature to overhaul the Principality’s legal framework for crypto‑asset service providers, citing rapid growth in the […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/monaco-submits-draft-bill-to-align-crypto-rules-with-mica880936COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/monaco-submits-bill-no--1131-to-align-crypto-rules-with-mica-768x432.jpgMonaco Submits Draft Bill to Align Crypto Rules With MiCAA 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. […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/a-maryland-man-won-50000-twice-in-a-year-and-it-came-down-to-persistence880937COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/a-maryland-man-won-50000-twice-in-a-year-and-it-came-down-to-persistence-768x432.pngA Maryland Man Won $50,000 Twice in a Year, and It Came Down to PersistenceU.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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/uk-lawmakers-press-banks-on-crypto-access-ahead-of-new-rules880865COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/uk-lawmakers-press-banks-on-crypto-access-ahead-of-new-rules-768x432.jpgUK Lawmakers Press Banks on Crypto Access Ahead of New RulesCoinbase’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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/coinbase-says-bug-reports-could-triple-as-ai-adds-security-noise880866COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/coinbase-inc-768x432.jpgCoinbase Says Bug Reports Could Triple as AI Adds Security NoiseBIP-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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/why-bip-110-failed-flawed-soft-fork-design-or-miner-capture880867COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/why-bip-110-failed-flawed-soft-fork-design-or-miner-capture-768x432.pngWhy BIP-110 Failed: Flawed Soft Fork Design or Miner Capture?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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/coinbase-launching-170-derivatives-contracts-for-uk-professionals880790COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/coinbase-and-singapore-police-joint-operation-768x432.jpgCoinbase Launching 170+ Derivatives Contracts for UK ProfessionalsBinance 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, […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/binance-boosts-yields-up-to-20-for-vip-users880791COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/binance-2-768x432.jpgBinance Boosts Yields up to 20% for VIP UsersBitcoin 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/after-bip-110-flops-bitcoins-next-soft-fork-faces-a-showdown880792COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/after-bip-110-flops-bitcoins-next-soft-fork-faces-a-showdown-768x432.pngAfter BIP-110 Flops, Bitcoin’s Next Soft Fork Faces a ShowdownBitcoin-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, […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/bitcoins-120m-betting-war-draws-a-brutal-map-for-2026-prices880793COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/bitcoins-120m-betting-war-draws-a-brutal-map-for-2026-prices-768x432.pngBitcoin’s $120M Betting War Draws a Brutal Map for 2026 PricesThe 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/cftc-cites-bitcoin-position-in-emergency-order-shielding-kalshi880794COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/cftc-cites-bitcoin-position-in-emergency-order-shielding-kalshi-768x432.jpgCFTC Cites Bitcoin Position in Emergency Order Shielding KalshiBitcoin 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-flat-near-63400-after-mild-us-inflation-drop880671COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/bitcoin-flat-near-63400-after-mild-us-inflation-drop-768x432.pngBitcoin Flat Near $63,400 After Mild US Inflation DropU.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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/blackrocks-502m-inflow-offsets-selling-as-bitcoin-etfs-turn-green880672COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/blackrocks-50-2m-inflow-offsets-selling-as-bitcoin-etfs-turn-green-768x432.jpgBlackrock’s $50.2M Inflow Offsets Selling as Bitcoin ETFs Turn GreenTether’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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/tethers-usdt-supply-shrinks-by-4b-in-60-days-as-crypto-demand-cools880673COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/tethers-usdt-supply-shrinks-by-4b-as-crypto-demand-cools-768x432.jpgTether’s USDT Supply Shrinks by $4B in 60 Days as Crypto Demand CoolsU.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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/inflation-cools-bitcoin-stalls-as-fed-faces-its-next-big-test880674COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/inflation-cools-bitcoin-stalls-as-fed-faces-its-next-big-test-768x432.pngInflation Cools, Bitcoin Stalls as Fed Faces Its Next Big TestOn 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/ethereums-oldest-whales-wake-up-as-millions-leave-deep-storage880675COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ethereums-oldest-whales-wake-up-as-millions-leave-deep-storage-768x432.pngEthereum’s Oldest Whales Wake up as Millions Leave Deep StorageHarmony 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/harmonys-one-plunges-30-after-attacker-mints-4-billion-tokens880676COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/shutterstock_1962634315.jpgHarmony’s ONE Plunges 30% After Attacker Mints 4 Billion TokensStrategy 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/strategy-ceo-firm-will-resume-bitcoin-buying-later-this-year880584COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/strategy-20-months-dividends-1-768x432.jpgStrategy CEO: Firm Will Resume Bitcoin Buying Later This YearMetaplanet 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/metaplanet-hut8-move-125-million-in-bitcoin-off-exchanges880585COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/metaplanet-hut8-move-125-million-in-bitcoin-off-exchanges_nwmk-768x432.jpgMetaplanet, Hut8 Move $125 Million in Bitcoin off ExchangesBitwise 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% […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/bitwise-cuts-14-of-staff-as-its-own-cio-calls-a-bitcoin-bottom880586COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/bitwise-cio-crypto-can-survive-clarity-act-failure-not-the-wait2_nwmk-768x432.jpgBitwise Cuts 14% of Staff as Its Own CIO Calls a Bitcoin BottomGlassnode 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/glassnode-bitcoin-sellers-showing-exhaustion-around-64000-but-no-bottom-yet880587COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/glassnode-bitcoin-sellers-showing-exhaustion-around-64000-but-no-bottom-yet3_nwmk-768x432.jpgGlassnode: Bitcoin Sellers Showing Exhaustion Around $64,000, But No Bottom YetXRP 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/xrp-millionaire-wallets-rise-again-as-token-price-falls-29-in-3-months880588COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/xrp-millionaire-wallets-rise-again-as-token-price-falls-29-in-3-months_nwmk-768x432.jpgXRP Millionaire Wallets Rise Again as Token Price Falls 29% in 3 MonthsSharplink 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/sharplink-earns-11m-from-ethereum-staking-despite-394m-q2-loss880510COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/sharplink-earns-11m-from-ethereum-staking-despite-394m-q2-loss-768x432.pngSharplink Earns $11M From Ethereum Staking Despite $394M Q2 LossU.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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/buried-in-the-fccs-new-robot-import-ban-the-35-foreign-parts-rule880511COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/buried-in-the-fccs-new-robot-import-ban-the-35-foreign-parts-rule-768x432.pngBuried in the FCC’s New Robot Import Ban: The 35% Foreign-Parts RuleSwitzerland 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/what-is-finma-why-crypto-firms-keep-flocking-to-switzerland880512COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/what-is-finma-why-crypto-firms-keep-flocking-to-switzerland-768x432.pngWhat Is FINMA? Why Crypto Firms Keep Flocking to SwitzerlandFederal 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/sec-cftc-target-goliath-ventures-over-400m-crypto-ponzi880513COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/sec-building-1-768x432.jpgSEC, CFTC Target Goliath Ventures Over $400M Crypto PonziAustralia’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, […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/austrac-halts-96-cryptolink-crypto-atms-over-compliance-risks880421COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/austrac-768x432.jpgAUSTRAC Halts 96 Cryptolink Crypto ATMs Over Compliance RisksAs 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/sec-cftc-forge-their-own-crypto-paths-as-clarity-act-stalls-out880422COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/sec-cftc-forge-their-own-crypto-paths-as-congress-stalls-out-768x432.pngSEC, CFTC Forge Their Own Crypto Paths as CLARITY Act Stalls OutA 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/connecticut-judge-says-kalshi-sports-contracts-were-never-swaps880423COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/cftc-blocks-kalshi-from-cancelling-michigan-sports-trades-ordered-voided-768x432.pngConnecticut Judge Says Kalshi Sports Contracts Were Never SwapsMysten 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/sui-co-founder-is-building-quantum-safe-hardware-wallets-for-10880424COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/sui-co-founder-is-building-quantum-safe-hardware-wallets-for-10_nwmk-768x432.jpgSui Co-Founder Is Building Quantum-Safe Hardware Wallets For $10Empery 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/empery-sells-1635-btc-for-1022m-as-liquidity-tightens880425COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/empery-sells-1635-btc-for-102-2m-as-liquidity-tightens-768x432.pngEmpery Sells 1,635 BTC for $102.2M as Liquidity TightensRussian 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, […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/fsb-raids-moscow-city-crypto-hub-in-major-fraud-bust880426COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/fsb-raids-moscow-city-crypto-hub-in-major-fraud-bust-768x432.jpgFSB Raids Moscow City Crypto Hub in Major Fraud BustNvidia 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/nvidia-taps-blackrock-goldman-sachs-blackstone-to-mobilize-500b-for-ai880427COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/nvidia-partners-apollo-blackrock-blackstone-brookfield-goldman-sachs-and-kkr-768x432.jpgNvidia Taps Blackrock, Goldman Sachs, Blackstone to Mobilize $500B for AIBitcoin 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-stalls-at-63400-as-etfs-outpace-network-issuance880248COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/bitcoin-stalls-at-63400-as-etfs-outpace-network-issuance-768x432.pngBitcoin Stalls at $63,400 as ETFs Outpace Network IssuancePeter 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/schiff-bitcoin-is-anti-gold-as-war-inflation-fuel-rally880249COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/peter-schiff-bitcoin-mstr-768x432.jpgSchiff: Bitcoin Is ‘Anti-Gold’ as War, Inflation Fuel RallyGold 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. […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/gold-hits-2-month-high-above-4400-as-china-keeps-hoarding880250COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/gold-hits-2-month-high-above-4400-as-china-keeps-hoarding-768x432.pngGold Hits 2-Month High Above $4,400 as China Keeps HoardingCoinbase 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/coinbase-builds-abu-dhabi-hub-to-put-global-stocks-onchain880251COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/coinbase-builds-abu-dhabi-hub-to-put-global-stocks-onchain-768x432.pngCoinbase Builds Abu Dhabi Hub to Put Global Stocks OnchainMoneygram 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/moneygram-brings-cash-to-crypto-payments-to-solana-with-rift880252COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/moneygram-brings-cash-to-crypto-payments-to-solana-with-rift-768x432.pngMoneygram Brings Cash-to-Crypto Payments to Solana With RiftAnthropic 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/anthropic-emerges-as-frontier-ai-lab-behind-riots-91b-ai-deal880253COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/anthropic-emerges-as-frontier-ai-lab-behind-riots-9-1b-ai-deal-768x432.jpgAnthropic Emerges as ‘Frontier AI Lab’ Behind Riot’s $9.1B AI DealStrategy 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/saylors-strategy-racks-up-102m-in-bitcoin-losses-per-cryptoquant880254COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/saylors-strategy-racks-up-102m-in-bitcoin-losses-per-cryptoquant2_nwmk-768x432.jpgSaylor’s Strategy Racks up $102M in Bitcoin Losses, per CryptoquantMeta 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/zuckerberg-says-everyone-will-soon-have-ai-with-invention-superpowers880255COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/mark-zuckerberg-meta-ceo-768x432.jpgZuckerberg Says Everyone Will Soon Have AI With Invention SuperpowersKeel 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/keel-shuts-all-bitcoin-mining-with-819m-ready-for-ai-pivot880256COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/keel-shuts-all-bitcoin-mining-with-819m-ready-for-ai-pivot-768x432.jpgKeel Shuts All Bitcoin Mining With $819M Ready for AI PivotBitcoin 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-etfs-shed-14467m-as-5-day-inflow-streak-breaks880257COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/bitcoin-etfs-shed-144-67m-as-5-day-inflow-streak-breaks-768x432.jpgBitcoin ETFs Shed $144.67M as 5-Day Inflow Streak BreaksXRP 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/xrp-slides-3-to-1-as-thin-binance-books-put-095-in-play880138COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/xrp-price-768x432.jpgXRP Slides 3% to $1 as Thin Binance Books Put $0.95 in PlayThe 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/former-irish-pm-bertie-aherns-crypto-charity-shutting-down880139COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/irish-pm-1-768x432.jpgFormer Irish PM Bertie Ahern’s Crypto Charity Shutting DownArthur 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,” […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/arthur-hayes-yen-rescue-could-fuel-a-bitcoin-rally880140COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/arthur-hayes-yen-rescue-could-fuel-a-bitcoin-rally2_nwmk-768x432.jpgArthur Hayes: Yen Rescue Could Fuel a Bitcoin RallyLondon, 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/ct3-begins-preparing-its-ecosystem-for-the-launch-of-the-ct3gb-economy880141COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/e4r_nwmk-768x432.jpgCT3 Begins Preparing its Ecosystem for the Launch of the CT3GB EconomyBlackrock 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/blackrock-cuts-ibit-bitcoin-conversion-minimum-from-25m-to-1m880142COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/blackrock-brings-2-tokenized-money-market-funds-to-stablecoin-issuers-768x432.jpgBlackrock Cuts IBIT Bitcoin Conversion Minimum From $25M to $1MThe 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/uk-fca-eyes-tokenized-gold-as-london-defends-70-market-share880143COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/uk-fca-eyes-tokenized-gold-as-london-defends-70-market-share-768x432.jpgUK FCA Eyes Tokenized Gold as London Defends 70% Market Share$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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/toledo-ohio-resident-wins-two-scratch-off-jackpots-in-a-single-day-nets-384562-after-taxes880144COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/toledo-ohio-resident-wins-two-scratch-off-jackpots-in-a-single-day-nets-384562-after-taxes-768x432.pngToledo, Ohio Resident Wins Two Scratch-off Jackpots in a Single Day, Nets $384,562 After TaxesFor 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/the-brutal-truth-about-crypto-infrastructure-and-ma880068COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/the-brutal-truth-about-crypto-infrastructure-and-ma-768x432.pngThe Brutal Truth About Crypto Infrastructure and M&ATD 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/clarity-act-could-die-in-september-without-a-final-vote-75-risk880069COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/congress-building-2-768x432.jpgCLARITY Act Could Die in September Without a Final Vote: 75% RiskStrategy’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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/strategy-usd-reserve-hits-all-time-high-after-5x-growth-btc-sale880070COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/strategy-inc-3-768x432.jpgStrategy USD Reserve Hits All-Time High After 5X Growth, BTC SaleSixty 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/clarity-act-vote-is-set-for-sept-15-heres-what-happens-next880071COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/us-congress-768x432.jpgCLARITY Act Vote Is Set for Sept. 15: Here’s What Happens NextWhile 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/community-banks-stall-clarity-act-over-stablecoin-rewards880072COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/capitol-768x432.jpgCommunity Banks Stall Clarity Act Over Stablecoin RewardsThe 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/dutch-gambling-operators-race-for-licenses-as-deadline-nears880073COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/dutch-gambling-operators-race-for-licenses-as-deadline-nears-768x432.jpgDutch Gambling Operators Race for Licenses as Deadline NearsBitdeer 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/bitdeer-cuts-gross-loss-to-85m-as-q2-revenue-tops-2288m879972COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/bitdeer-lands-4-7-billion-ai-deal-as-shares-surge-12-768x432.jpgBitdeer Cuts Gross Loss to $8.5M as Q2 Revenue Tops $228.8MNYSE 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/nyse-builds-onchain-settlement-rails-for-tokenized-securities879973COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/nyse-sec-crypto-task-force-768x432.jpgNYSE Builds Onchain Settlement Rails for Tokenized SecuritiesNorth 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/report-north-koreas-kimsuky-turns-ai-into-a-crypto-hacking-weapon879974COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/report-north-koreas-kimsuky-turns-ai-into-a-crypto-hacking-weapon-768x432.pngReport: North Korea’s Kimsuky Turns AI Into a Crypto Hacking WeaponYeh 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/2b-crypto-investor-harry-yeh-plunges-to-death-in-paraguay879975COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/jade-park-complex-768x432.jpg$2B Crypto Investor Harry Yeh Plunges to Death in ParaguayBitcoin 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-takes-10-bearish-blows-in-2026-yet-faces-its-mildest-bear-market879976COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/bitcoin-takes-10-bearish-blows-in-2026-yet-faces-its-mildest-bear-market-768x432.pngBitcoin Takes 10 Bearish Blows in 2026 Yet Faces Its Mildest Bear MarketEthereum 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/vitalik-overhauls-ethereum-roadmap-as-quantum-risks-take-hold879977COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/vbuterin1-768x432.pngVitalik Overhauls Ethereum Roadmap as Quantum Risks Take HoldBitcoin 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-drops-below-64000-as-strategy-sells-1690-btc879978COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/bitcoin-drops-below-64000-as-strategy-sells-1690-btc-768x432.pngBitcoin Drops Below $64,000 as Strategy Sells 1,690 BTCBitmine 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/bitmines-58m-ether-bet-swells-as-bmnr-stock-takes-a-beating879849COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/tom-lee-says-ai-systems-will-lift-ethereum-demand-as-bitmine-stacks-5-54m-eth_nwmk-768x432.pngBitmine’s 5.8M Ether Bet Swells as BMNR Stock Takes a BeatingWorld 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/nyt-trump-backed-wlfi-took-100m-from-a-money-laundering-suspect879850COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/trump-executive-order-quantum-768x432.jpgNYT: Trump-Backed WLFI Took $100M From a Money Laundering SuspectDormant 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/dormant-bitcoin-erupts-as-10-august-days-blow-past-all-of-july879851COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/dormant-bitcoin-erupts-as-10-august-days-blow-past-all-of-july-768x432.pngDormant Bitcoin Erupts as 10 August Days Blow Past All of JulyMeta 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/meta-launches-muse-glimmer-for-local-ai-agents-on-personal-devices879852COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/meta-768x432.jpgMeta Launches Muse Glimmer for Local AI Agents on Personal DevicesMARA 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/mara-sells-23093-bitcoin-for-16-billion-as-treasury-strategy-shifts879853COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/mara-sells-23093-bitcoin-for-1-6-billion-as-treasury-strategy-shifts-768x432.jpgMARA Sells 23,093 Bitcoin for $1.6 Billion as Treasury Strategy ShiftsBitcoin 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/ocean-pledges-btc-refunds-after-chain-split-error879854COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/august-timeline-puts-bitcoin-bip-110-signaling-and-paul-sztorcs-hard-fork-in-focus-768x432.pngOCEAN Pledges BTC Refunds After Chain-Split ErrorStrategy 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/strategy-sells-1690-bitcoin-as-saylor-reloads-its-cash-war-chest879855COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/strategy-20-months-dividends-768x432.jpgStrategy Sells 1,690 Bitcoin as Saylor Reloads Its Cash War ChestAn 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/mystery-whale-dumps-486-million-in-bitcoin-over-three-weeks879746COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/mystery-whale-dumps-486-million-in-bitcoin-over-three-weeks2_nwmk-768x432.pngMystery Whale Dumps $486 Million in Bitcoin Over Three WeeksGrayscale 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/grayscale-pulls-three-altcoin-etf-filings-in-just-190-seconds879747COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/grayscale-pulls-three-altcoin-etf-filings-in-just-190-seconds3_nwmk-768x432.jpgGrayscale Pulls Three Altcoin ETF Filings in Just 190 SecondsBitcoin 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-notches-its-best-q3-since-2021-can-it-hold879748COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/bitcoin-notches-its-best-q3-since-2021-can-it-hold2_nwmk-768x432.jpgBitcoin Notches Its Best Q3 Since 2021: Can It Hold?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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/ercot-hits-pause-on-texas-data-center-queue-how-worried-should-ai-infrastructure-investors-be879749COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/texas-freeze-jpg.webpERCOT Hits Pause on Texas Data Center Queue. How Worried Should AI Infrastructure Investors Be?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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-etfs-post-best-week-since-april-with-854-million-inflow879750COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/bitcoin-etfs-post-best-week-since-april-with-854-million-inflow-768x432.jpgBitcoin ETFs Post Best Week Since April With $854 Million InflowEthereum 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/ethereum-devs-want-eth-staking-rewards-to-hit-0-at-50-staked879659COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ethereum-devs-want-eth-staking-rewards-to-hit-0-at-50-staked-768x432.pngEthereum Devs Want ETH Staking Rewards to Hit 0% at 50% StakedPutting 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/airplane-mode-speeds-up-phone-charging-by-4-to-11-minutes-cnet-finds879660COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/airplane-mode-speeds-up-phone-charging-by-4-to-11-minutes-cnet-finds-768x432.pngAirplane Mode Speeds up Phone Charging by 4 to 11 Minutes, CNET FindsMark 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/esper-warns-senate-to-pass-clarity-act-for-national-security879661COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/clarity-act-768x432.jpgEsper Warns Senate to Pass CLARITY Act for National SecurityConversations 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/germany-mulls-bitcoin-critic-nagels-bid-for-ecb-presidency879662COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/german-bundesbank-1-768x432.jpgGermany Mulls Bitcoin Critic Nagel’s Bid for ECB PresidencySenate 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/clarity-act-leaves-5-loopholes-from-pensions-to-trumps-14b-crypto879663COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/congress-768x432.jpgCLARITY Act Leaves 5 Loopholes, From Pensions to Trump’s $1.4B CryptoThe 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/clarity-act-enters-walking-dead-state-as-sec-prepares-crypto-rules879664COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/congress-building-1-768x432.jpgCLARITY Act Enters ‘Walking Dead’ State as SEC Prepares Crypto RulesArthur 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/arthur-hayes-warns-bitcoin-may-fall-to-50000-before-1-million879590COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/bitcoin-price-chart-768x432.jpgArthur Hayes Warns Bitcoin May Fall to $50,000 Before $1 MillionPolymarket 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/clarity-act-odds-sink-as-senate-delay-threatens-2026-crypto-vote879591COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/congress-clarity-act-1-1-768x432.jpgCLARITY Act Odds Sink as Senate Delay Threatens 2026 Crypto VoteThis 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/tokenized-rwa-sector-hits-38b-as-treasury-debt-dominates-market879592COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/tokenized-rwa-sector-hits-38b-as-treasury-debt-dominates-market-768x432.pngTokenized RWA Sector Hits $38B as Treasury Debt Dominates MarketBIP-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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/bip-110-backers-plot-minority-chains-pow-reset-to-fire-bitcoin-miners879593COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/bip-110-backers-plot-minority-chains-pow-reset-to-fire-bitcoin-miners-768x432.pngBIP-110 Backers Plot Minority Chain’s PoW Reset to ‘Fire’ Bitcoin MinersThis 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/prediction-markets-explode-circle-has-hot-q2-and-more-weekly-recap879594COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/prediction-markets-explode-circle-has-hot-q2-and-more--weekly-recap-768x432.jpgPrediction Markets Explode, Circle Has Hot Q2, and More – Weekly RecapZach 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/grayscale-warns-us-risks-crypto-exodus-if-clarity-act-fails879484COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/grayscale-768x432.jpgGrayscale Warns US Risks Crypto Exodus if CLARITY Act FailsPrediction 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/fed-hike-bets-crack-as-september-hold-odds-storm-into-lead879485COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/fed-hike-bets-crack-as-september-hold-odds-storm-into-lead-768x432.jpgFed Hike Bets Crack as September Hold Odds Storm Into LeadRoughnecks, 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/roughnecks-quits-bip-110-mining-as-ocean-hashrate-collapses879486COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/roughnecks-quits-bip-110-mining-as-ocean-hashrate-collapses-768x432.pngRoughnecks Quits BIP-110 Mining as Ocean Hashrate CollapsesMichael 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/saylor-drops-doing-business-message-sparks-strategy-bitcoin-mystery879487COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/strategy-inc-2-768x432.jpgSaylor Drops ‘Doing Business’ Message, Sparks Strategy Bitcoin MysteryBitcoin 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/bitcoins-price-barely-blinks-amid-coldcard-sweeps-and-bip-110s-collapse879488COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/bitcoins-price-barely-blinks-amid-coldcard-sweeps-and-bip-110s-collapse-768x432.pngBitcoin’s Price Barely Blinks Amid Coldcard Sweeps and BIP-110’s CollapseThis 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, […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/clarity-stalls-coldcard-fallout-continues-bitcoin-barely-budges879489COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/clarity-stalls-coldcard-fallout-continues-bitcoin-barely-budges-768x432.pngCLARITY Stalls, Coldcard Fallout Continues, Bitcoin Barely BudgesHackers 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/where-stolen-crypto-really-goes-inside-the-45-day-laundering-machine879421COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/humanity-protocol-loses-32m-in-private-key-hack-as-zachxbt-calls-incident-possibly-staged3_nwmk-768x432.jpgWhere Stolen Crypto Really Goes: Inside the 45-Day Laundering MachineVALR 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/valrs-ehsani-warns-crypto-curbs-could-reduce-regulatory-oversight879422COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/valrs-ehsani-warns-crypto-curbs-could-reduce-regulatory-oversight-768x432.jpgVALR’s Ehsani Warns Crypto Curbs Could Reduce Regulatory OversightThe 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/cyprus-targets-on-site-audits-for-crypto-custodians879423COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/cyprus-securities-and-exchange-commission-768x432.jpgCyprus Targets On-Site Audits for Crypto CustodiansMARA (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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/mara-pledges-18750-btc-for-600-million-new-bitcoin-backed-loans879374COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/mara-theenergymag-768x432.jpgMARA Pledges 18,750 BTC for $600 Million New Bitcoin-Backed LoansFederal 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/stolen-bitcoin-at-center-of-kidnapping-plot-3-face-20-years879375COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/doj-case-768x432.jpgStolen Bitcoin at Center of Kidnapping Plot, 3 Face 20 YearsFederal 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/67-investors-paid-10m-for-nft-tokens-that-launched-worthless879376COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/us-doj-building-768x432.jpg67 Investors Paid $10M for NFT Tokens That Launched WorthlessRipple 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/ripple-says-eu-crypto-expansion-is-ready-to-scale-after-mica-win879312COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ripple-labs-company-1-768x432.jpgRipple Says EU Crypto Expansion Is Ready to Scale After MiCA WinAt 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/bitcoins-splintered-bip-110-fork-falls-behind-by-18-blocks879313COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/bitcoins-splintered-bip-110-fork-falls-behind-by-10-blocks-768x432.pngBitcoin’s Splintered BIP-110 Fork Falls Behind by 18 BlocksMichael 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/michael-saylor-identifies-the-next-billion-dollar-finance-opportunity879314COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/michael-saylor-1-768x432.jpgMichael Saylor Identifies the Next Billion-Dollar Finance OpportunityThe 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/clarity-act-heads-toward-sept-15-senate-vote-as-crypto-bill-advances879315COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/congress-clarity-act-1-768x432.jpgCLARITY Act Heads Toward Sept. 15 Senate Vote as Crypto Bill AdvancesAn 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/ethereum-whale-capitulates-after-3-years-losses-top-19-million879316COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ethereum-og-dumps-188m-near-2040-buys-back-eth-23-cheaper2_nwmk-768x432.jpgEthereum Whale Capitulates After 3 Years, Losses Top $19 MillionThe 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/crypto-weekly-ada-and-privacy-coins-outperform-while-xrp-slides879317COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/crypto-weekly-ada-and-privacy-coins-outperform-while-xrp-slides-768x432.pngCrypto Weekly: ADA and Privacy Coins Outperform While XRP SlidesOnchain 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/bip-110-splits-bitcoin-as-rival-miners-clash-at-block-961632879318COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/bip-110-splits-bitcoin-as-rival-miners-clash-at-block-961632-768x432.pngBIP-110 Splits Bitcoin as Rival Miners Clash at Block 961632A 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/france-pushes-bill-to-share-crypto-tax-data-with-48-nations879319COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/text-921-france-senat-768x432.jpgFrance Pushes Bill to Share Crypto Tax Data With 48 NationsSenator 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/moreno-signals-end-to-clarity-act-talks-ahead-of-cloture-vote879186COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/bernie-moreno-768x432.jpgMoreno Signals End to Clarity Act Talks Ahead of Cloture VoteGate, 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/gate-dexbuilder-launches-first-event-contracts-builder-unveils-3-million-grant-program-to-accelerate-market-ecosystem879187COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/gate_nwmk-768x432.pngGate DexBuilder Launches First Event Contracts Builder, Unveils $3 Million Grant Program to Accelerate Market EcosystemThe 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/brazil-triggers-24-hour-hold-on-10k-crypto-transfers879188COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/resolution-584-bcb-768x432.jpgBrazil Triggers 24-Hour Hold on $10K Crypto TransfersThe 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/bybit-unleashes-rico-lawsuit-on-north-korea-over-15b-hack879189COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/bybit-unleashes-rico-lawsuit-on-north-korea-over-1-5b-hack-768x432.pngBybit Unleashes RICO Lawsuit on North Korea Over $1.5B HackU.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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/blackrocks-ibit-captures-479m-as-bitcoin-etfs-extend-streak879190COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/blackrocks-ibit-captures-479m-as-bitcoin-etfs-extend-streak2_nwmk-768x432.jpgBlackrock’s IBIT Captures $479M as Bitcoin ETFs Extend StreakThe 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/bitcoins-ecx-hard-fork-splinters-into-3-launches-through-october879191COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/bitcoins-ecx-hard-fork-splinters-into-3-launches-through-october-768x432.pngBitcoin’s ECX Hard Fork Splinters Into 3 Launches Through OctoberBIP-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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-fork-watch-where-to-track-bip-110s-showdown-live879192COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/bitcoin-fork-watch-where-to-track-bip-110s-showdown-live-768x432.pngBitcoin Fork Watch: Where to Track BIP-110’s Showdown LiveGrayscale 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/grayscales-chainlink-etf-sinks-to-72m-after-links-18-slide879193COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/grayscale-xrp-1-768x432.jpgGrayscale’s Chainlink ETF Sinks to $72M After LINK’s 18% SlideBitcoin 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-wallets-spike-to-2026-high-as-coldcard-hack-fallout-spreads879194COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/bitcoin-wallets-spike-to-2026-high-as-coldcard-hack-fallout-spreads_nwmk-768x432.jpgBitcoin Wallets Spike to 2026 High as Coldcard Hack Fallout SpreadsTokenized 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/musks-spacex-stock-rallies-6-as-tokenized-volume-hits-700m879195COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/musks-spacex-stock-rallies-6-as-tokenized-volume-hits-700m4_nwmk-768x432.jpgMusk’s SpaceX Stock Rallies 6% as Tokenized Volume Hits $700MMichael 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/saylor-says-bitcoin-doesnt-need-clarity-as-senate-delays-vote879116COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/michael-saylor-bitcoin-strategy-inc-2-2-768x432.jpgSaylor Says ‘Bitcoin Doesn’t Need CLARITY’ as Senate Delays VoteU.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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/lummis-warns-us-crypto-rules-remain-broken-as-clarity-fight-stalls879117COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/senator-lummis-statement-on-clarity-act-768x432.jpgLummis Warns US Crypto Rules Remain Broken as CLARITY Fight StallsBitcoin 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-ether-etfs-add-220-million-as-blackrock-leads-again879118COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/bitcoin-ether-etfs-add-220-million-as-blackrock-leads-again-768x432.pngBitcoin, Ether ETFs Add $220 Million as Blackrock Leads AgainSenate 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/thune-to-file-motion-to-force-september-vote-on-clarity-act879119COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/new-project-5-768x432.jpgThune to File Motion to Force September Vote on CLARITY ActThe 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-lightning-nodes-hit-as-btcpay-signals-emergency-242-fix878974COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/btcpay-hack-768x432.jpgBitcoin Lightning Nodes Hit as BTCPay Signals Emergency 2.4.2 FixForumPay’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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/forumpay-brings-crypto-payments-to-shopify-merchants878975COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/sh_nwmk-768x432.jpgForumPay Brings Crypto Payments to Shopify MerchantsBitcoin 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-tops-65340-as-bip-110-fight-raises-hard-fork-risk878976COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/new-project-4-768x432.jpgBitcoin Tops $65,340 as BIP 110 Fight Raises Hard Fork RiskBy 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/trezor-someone-always-holds-your-keys-it-should-be-you878977COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/trezor1_nwmk-768x432.pngTrezor: Someone Always Holds Your Keys. It Should Be You.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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/wintermute-registers-as-us-broker-dealer-eyes-tokenized-stocks878978COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/wintermute-registers-as-u-s--broker-dealer-eyes-tokenized-stocks-768x432.pngWintermute Registers as US Broker-Dealer, Eyes Tokenized StocksIn 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/intesa-sanpaolo-cuts-btc-etf-stake-by-94-triples-staked-eth-position878979COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/intesa-sanpaolo-cuts-key-bitcoin-etf-stake-by-94-triples-staked-ethereum-position-768x432.jpgIntesa Sanpaolo Cuts BTC ETF Stake by 94%, Triples Staked ETH PositionBitcoin 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. […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/bip-110-supporters-prepare-pow-switch-if-miners-refuse-soft-fork-plan878980COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/bip-110-supporters-prepare-pow-switch-if-miners-refuse-soft-fork-plan-768x432.pngBIP-110 Supporters Prepare PoW Switch If Miners Refuse Soft Fork PlanCathie 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/cathie-woods-ark-buys-21m-in-block-23m-in-spacex878981COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/wood-768x432.jpgCathie Wood’s Ark Buys $21M in Block, $2.3M in SpaceXA 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-red-team-finds-4962-flaws-after-coldcard-hack878982COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/bitcoin-red-team-finds-4962-flaws-after-coldcard-hack2_nwmk-768x432.jpgBitcoin Red Team Finds 4,962 Flaws After Coldcard HackTesla 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/tesla-spacex-pick-texas-site-for-musks-168b-chip-plant878983COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/elon-musk-xai-768x432.jpgTesla, SpaceX Pick Texas Site for Musk’s $16.8B Chip PlantMalta 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. […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/malta-would-pay-more-than-italy-under-eus-219b-gambling-levy878849COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/malta-would-pay-more-than-italy-under-eus-2-19b-gambling-levy-768x432.jpgMalta Would Pay More Than Italy Under EU’s $2.19B Gambling LevyIn 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/certik-director-lau-advances-ai-as-net-positive-despite-risks878850COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/certik-logo-768x432.jpgCertiK Director Lau Advances AI as Net Positive Despite RisksGoogle 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/google-scraps-google-earths-ai-generated-imagery-feature-after-misinformation-warnings878851COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/google-scraps-google-earths-ai-generated-imagery-feature-after-misinformation-warnings-768x432.pngGoogle Scraps Google Earth’s AI-Generated Imagery Feature After Misinformation WarningsThe 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/thune-delays-clarity-act-vote-to-september-amid-senate-deadlock878852COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/thune-768x432.jpgThune Delays CLARITY Act Vote to September Amid Senate DeadlockFor 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/what-is-a-secure-element-how-it-protects-hardware-wallets878853COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/what-is-a-secure-element-how-it-protects-hardware-wallets-768x432.pngWhat Is a Secure Element? How It Protects Hardware WalletsEuropean 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/eu-mica-shake-up-lets-crypto-scammers-target-users878854COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/eu-mica-shake-up-lets-crypto-scammers-target-users-768x432.jpgEU MiCA Shake-up Lets Crypto Scammers Target UsersFake 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/fake-xrp-airdrops-spread-online-as-foundation-urges-users-to-stay-alert878855COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ripple-xrp-2-768x432.jpgFake XRP Airdrops Spread Online as Foundation Urges Users to Stay AlertDubai 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. […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/dubai-duty-free-brings-cryptocom-pay-to-airport-retail-in-uae878856COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/dubai-duty-free-768x432.jpgDubai Duty Free Brings Crypto.com Pay to Airport Retail in UAESwift’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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/swifts-new-payment-framework-goes-live-at-bank-of-america-jpmorgan878857COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/swift-1-768x432.jpgSwift’s New Payment Framework Goes Live at Bank of America, JPMorganXRP 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/xrp-gains-major-defi-utility-as-fxrp-unlocks-rlusd-loans878858COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ripple-xrp-1-768x432.jpgXRP Gains Major DeFi Utility as FXRP Unlocks RLUSD LoansThe 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/circle-warns-mica-rules-cut-off-eu-users-from-top-stablecoins878747COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/circle-hansen-768x432.jpgCircle Warns MiCA Rules Cut off EU Users From Top StablecoinsA 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/italy-bin-crew-recovers-115m-lottery-ticket-thrown-out-over-one-word878748COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/italian-bin-crew-digs-1-15m-lottery-ticket-out-of-a-waste-truck-768x432.jpgItaly Bin Crew Recovers $1.15M Lottery Ticket Thrown Out Over One WordA 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/solo-bitcoin-miner-defies-the-odds-lands-200k-block-reward-jackpot878749COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/solo-bitcoin-miner-defies-the-odds-lands-200k-block-reward-jackpot-768x432.pngSolo Bitcoin Miner Defies the Odds, Lands $200K Block Reward JackpotBitcoin 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-holds-above-64500-as-short-liquidations-drop878750COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/bitcoin-holds-above-64500-as-short-liquidations-drop-768x432.pngBitcoin Holds Above $64,500 as Short Liquidations DropWells 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/wells-fargo-brings-247-tokenized-payments-to-corporate-clients878751COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/wells-fargo-brings-247-tokenized-payments-to-corporate-clients-768x432.jpgWells Fargo Brings 24/7 Tokenized Payments to Corporate ClientsNew 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/moonpay-brings-gasless-transactions-to-tron-simplifying-stablecoin-payments878752COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/tron_nwmk-768x432.jpgMoonPay Brings Gasless Transactions to TRON, Simplifying Stablecoin PaymentsJPYC 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/jpyc-raises-38m-as-yen-stablecoin-rolls-out-to-truck-drivers878753COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/japaneseyen-768x432.jpgJPYC Raises $38M as Yen Stablecoin Rolls out to Truck DriversGrayscale 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/grayscale-gives-bnb-306-in-smart-contract-fund-tops-ether-and-solana878754COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/grayscale-gives-bnb-30-6-in-smart-contract-fund-tops-ether-and-solana-768x432.jpgGrayscale Gives BNB 30.6% in Smart Contract Fund, Tops Ether and SolanaStrategy’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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/strategys-saylor-claims-chatgpt-fueled-15b-financial-breakthrough878755COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/strategys-saylor-claims-chatgpt-fueled-15b-financial-breakthrough-768x432.pngStrategy’s Saylor Claims ChatGPT Fueled $15B Financial BreakthroughU.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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/blackrock-leads-305-million-bitcoin-and-ether-etf-inflow878756COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/blackrock-files-final-pre-launch-form-for-bitcoin-covered-call-etf-analyst-gives-1-week-window_nwmk-768x432.pngBlackrock Leads $305 Million Bitcoin and Ether ETF InflowCriminals 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/report-crypto-holders-lose-30m-as-wrench-attacks-spiral-worldwide878633COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/report-crypto-holders-lose-30m-as-wrench-attacks-spiral-worldwide-768x432.pngReport: Crypto Holders Lose $30M as Wrench Attacks Spiral WorldwideCoinbase 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/coinbase-brings-nearly-4000-us-stocks-to-uk-users-in-one-app878634COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/coinbase-brings-nearly-4000-us-stocks-to-uk-users-in-one-app-768x432.jpgCoinbase Brings Nearly 4,000 US Stocks to UK Users in One AppSingapore, 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/token2049-singapore-returns-as-the-largest-industry-gathering-of-the-year878635COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/token_nwmk-768x432.jpgTOKEN2049 Singapore Returns as the Largest Industry Gathering of the YearBitcoin 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-nears-chain-split-as-bip-110-rebels-defy-global-hashpower878636COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/bitcoin-nears-chain-split-as-bip-110-rebels-defy-global-hashpower-768x432.pngBitcoin Nears Chain Split as BIP-110 Rebels Defy Global HashpowerCanadian 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, […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/canadian-users-account-for-25-of-coldcard-exploit-losses878637COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/canadian-users-account-for-25-of-coldcard-exploit-losses-768x432.pngCanadian Users Account for 25% of Coldcard Exploit LossesWorld Chain is launching full block access lists on its mainnet, making it the “first” production layer-2 network to stream EIP-7928 data every 200 milliseconds inside flashblocks. Tackling the Decentralization Dilemma World Chain says it will introduce full block access lists on Aug. 17, becoming the “first” production layer‑2 (L2) network to stream EIP‑7928 access‑list […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/world-chain-deploys-eip-7928-ahead-of-ethereum-mainnet878638COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/world-chain-deploys-eip-7928-ahead-of-ethereum-mainnet-768x432.pngWorld Chain Deploys EIP-7928 Ahead of Ethereum MainnetA 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/utah-judge-rejects-kalshis-federal-shield-from-gambling-laws878569COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/utah-judge-rejects-kalshis-federal-shield-from-gambling-laws-768x432.pngUtah Judge Rejects Kalshi’s Federal Shield From Gambling LawsResearchers 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/china-says-it-cracked-the-chipmaking-tech-the-west-spent-billions-trying-to-keep-from-it878570COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/china-says-it-cracked-the-chipmaking-tech-the-west-spent-billions-trying-to-keep-from-it-768x432.pngChina Says It Cracked the Chipmaking Tech the West Spent Billions Trying to Keep From ItMastercard 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, […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/mastercard-closes-18b-bvnk-deal-in-stablecoin-payments-bet878571COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/mastercard-closes-1-8b-bvnk-deal-in-stablecoin-payments-bet-768x432.jpgMastercard Closes $1.8B BVNK Deal in Stablecoin Payments BetShaw 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/eliza-labs-founder-declares-elizaos-ai-agent-token-dead-after-lawsuit878509COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/eliza-labs-founder-declares-elizaos-ai-agent-token-dead-after-lawsuit-768x432.pngEliza Labs Founder Declares ELIZAOS AI-Agent Token ‘Dead’ After LawsuitAmerican 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/us-and-uk-reveal-digital-asset-plan-to-modernize-finance878510COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/us-uk-collaboration-768x432.jpgUS and UK Reveal Digital Asset Plan to Modernize FinanceStrategy 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/strategy-sets-bold-goal-to-become-the-worlds-largest-public-company878511COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/strategy-inc-768x432.jpgStrategy Sets Bold Goal to Become the World’s Largest Public CompanyU.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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/senate-will-vote-on-clarity-act-before-august-recess-lummis-says878512COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/congress-clarity-act-2-768x432.jpgSenate Will Vote on CLARITY Act Before August Recess, Lummis SaysArtificial 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/moca-network-ceo-explains-why-ai-agents-will-need-provable-identity878513COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/moca-network-ceo-explains-why-ai-agents-will-need-provable-identity-768x432.pngMoca Network CEO Explains Why AI Agents Will Need Provable IdentityAbu 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/abu-dhabis-crypto-blueprint-draws-miners-funds-and-global-giants878514COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/kraken-uae.jpgAbu Dhabi’s Crypto Blueprint Draws Miners, Funds and Global GiantsBitcoin 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-options-flash-80k-max-pain-as-wall-street-loads-up878515COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/bitcoin-options-flash-80k-max-pain-as-wall-street-loads-up-768x432.pngBitcoin Options Flash $80K Max Pain as Wall Street Loads UpCircle 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/circle-posts-701-million-q2-revenue-as-usdc-activity-accelerates878387COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/circle-posts-701m-q2-revenue-as-usdc-activity-accelerates-768x432.jpgCircle Posts $701 Million Q2 Revenue as USDC Activity AcceleratesRoad 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/magneai-secures-264m-strategic-funding-for-edge-ai-agentic-payments-and-on-chain-infrastructure878388COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/magn_nwmk-768x432.jpgMAGNE.AI Secures $2.64M Strategic Funding for Edge AI, Agentic Payments and On-Chain InfrastructureBitcoin 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-holds-64k-as-polymarket-cuts-clarity-odds-to-15878389COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/bitcoin-holds-64k-as-polymarket-cuts-clarity-odds-to-15-768x432.pngBitcoin Holds $64K as Polymarket Cuts CLARITY Odds to 15%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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/bitwise-cio-crypto-can-survive-clarity-act-failure-not-the-wait878390COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/bitwise-cio-crypto-can-survive-clarity-act-failure-not-the-wait2_nwmk-768x432.jpgBitwise CIO: Crypto Can Survive CLARITY Act Failure, Not the WaitU.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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/blackrock-pulls-170m-into-ibit-as-bitcoin-etfs-add-211m878391COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/blackrock-pulls-170m-into-ibit-as-bitcoin-etfs-add-211m-768x432.jpgBlackrock Pulls $170M Into IBIT as Bitcoin ETFs Add $211MStrategy 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/strategy-bets-on-trump-accounts-to-mint-the-next-investor-class878392COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/strategy-bets-on-trump-accounts-to-mint-the-next-investor-class-768x432.pngStrategy Bets on Trump Accounts to Mint the Next Investor ClassThe 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/onchain-data-coldcard-crisis-doubles-bitcoins-hot-supply-in-just-one-week878393COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/onchain-data-coldcard-crisis-doubles-bitcoins-hot-supply-in-just-one-week-768x432.pngOnchain Data: Coldcard Crisis Doubles Bitcoin’s Hot Supply in Just One WeekLuxembourg 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/luxembourg-expands-fiu-alerts-to-crypto-exchanges878394COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/luxembourg-expands-fiu-alerts-to-crypto-exchanges-768x432.jpgLuxembourg Expands FIU Alerts to Crypto ExchangesSouth 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/koreas-stock-market-crashed-33-then-jumped-18-crypto-traders-still-broke878395COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/koreas-stock-market-crashed-33-then-jumped-18-crypto-traders-still-broke_nwmk-768x432.jpgKorea’s Stock Market Crashed 33%, Then Jumped 18%: Crypto Traders Still BrokeBitcoin 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-hovers-near-64000-while-coldcard-losses-top-116m878289COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/bitcoin-absorbs-hovers-near-64000-while-coldcard-losses-top-116m2_nwmk-1-768x432.jpgBitcoin Hovers Near $64,000 While Coldcard Losses Top $116MElon 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/musks-spacex-tops-forecasts-but-bitcoin-stash-sheds-540-million878290COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/spacex-building-768x432.jpgMusk’s SpaceX Tops Forecasts But Bitcoin Stash Sheds $540 MillionSenate 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/democrats-move-to-block-clarity-act-due-to-stalled-ethics-talks878291COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/clarity-act-congress-building-4-768x432.jpgDemocrats Move to Block CLARITY Act Due to Stalled Ethics TalksSwitzerland 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/how-switzerlands-sro-model-built-a-crypto-framework-worth-watching878292COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/how-switzerlands-sro-model-built-a-crypto-framework-worth-watchi-768x432.pngHow Switzerland’s SRO Model Built a Crypto Framework Worth WatchingAlbert 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/aeredium-ceo-says-ai-strengthens-stablecoin-reserve-oversight878293COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/aeredium-ceo-says-ai-strengthens-stablecoin-reserve-oversight-768x432.pngAEREDIUM CEO Says AI Strengthens Stablecoin Reserve OversightA 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/lookonchain-strategy-linked-wallet-moves-1030-btc-as-fourth-sale-looms878294COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/lookonchain-strategy-linked-wallet-moves-1030-btc-as-fourth-sale-looms2_nwmk-768x432.jpgLookonchain: Strategy-Linked Wallet Moves 1,030 BTC as Fourth Sale LoomsMore 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, […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/you-can-now-rent-a-humanoid-robot-in-china-for-443-a-day-thousands-already-have878295COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/you-can-now-rent-a-humanoid-robot-in-china-for-443-a-day--thousands-already-have-768x432.pngYou Can Now Rent a Humanoid Robot in China for $443 a Day. Thousands Already HaveDutch 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. […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/dutch-court-hears-crypto-dispute-kidnapping-case878296COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/gunpoint-home-invasion-kidnapping-crypto-access_nwmk-768x432.jpgDutch Court Hears Crypto Dispute Kidnapping CaseApple 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, […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/apple-pulls-telegram-after-illegal-content-appears-in-public-group878205COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/telegram-768x432.jpgApple Pulls Telegram After Illegal Content Appears in Public GroupTwo 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) […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/senators-demand-sec-probe-into-trump-memecoin-after-38b-losses878206COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/trump-executive-order-quantum-768x432.jpgSenators Demand SEC Probe Into Trump Memecoin After $3.8B LossesRipple 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/ripple-pushes-full-xrpl-stack-as-tokenized-assets-expand878207COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ripple-768x432.jpgRipple Pushes Full XRPL Stack as Tokenized Assets ExpandBinance 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/binance-launches-lite-loan-with-no-liquidation-for-30-days878208COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/binance-2-768x432.jpgBinance Launches Lite Loan With No Liquidation for 30 DaysCloudflare 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/cloudflare-unveils-ai-wallets-built-to-spend-without-humans878209COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/cloudflare-unveils-ai-wallets-built-to-spend-without-humans-768x432.pngCloudflare Unveils AI Wallets Built to Spend Without HumansDragonfly’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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/dragonflys-haseeb-qureshi-says-2-ai-audit-could-have-caught-coldcard-flaw878210COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/dragonflys-haseeb-qureshi-says-2-ai-audit-could-have-caught-coldcard-flaw-768x432.jpgDragonfly’s Haseeb Qureshi Says $2 AI Audit Could Have Caught Coldcard FlawNine 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/us-senators-target-wildfire-bets-in-new-cftc-rule-fight878113COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/us-senators-target-wildfire-bets-in-new-cftc-rule-fight-768x432.jpgUS Senators Target Wildfire Bets in New CFTC Rule FightBitcoin 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/btc-hits-64360-but-bitfinex-warns-of-downside-risks878114COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/btc-aug--4-768x432.jpgBTC Hits $64,360, but Bitfinex Warns of Downside RisksAustria’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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/bybit-expands-european-footprint-with-austrian-emi-license878115COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/bybit-and-plume-launch-rwa-earn-with-access-to-pimco-fixed-income-products_nwmk-768x432.jpegBybit Expands European Footprint With Austrian EMI LicenseCrypto 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/bitgo-shifts-wbtc-infrastructure-to-chainlink-in-security-push878116COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/bitgo-shifts-wbtc-infrastructure-to-chainlink-in-security-push-768x432.pngBitgo Shifts WBTC Infrastructure to Chainlink in Security PushBitdeer 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/bitdeer-lands-47-billion-ai-deal-as-shares-surge-12878117COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/bitdeer-lands-4-7-billion-ai-deal-as-shares-surge-12-768x432.jpgBitdeer Lands $4.7 Billion AI Deal as Shares Surge 12%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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-etfs-add-170m-as-blackrock-leads-gains-for-7-funds878118COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/bitcoin-etfs-add-170m-as-blackrock-leads-gains-for-7-funds-768x432.jpgBitcoin ETFs Add $170M as Blackrock Leads Gains for 7 FundsMichael 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/strategys-saylor-tells-bip-110-backers-to-stand-down-before-fork878119COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/strategys-saylor-tells-bip-110-backers-to-stand-down-before-fork-768x432.pngStrategy’s Saylor Tells BIP-110 Backers to ‘Stand Down’ Before ForkMARA 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/mara-opens-slipstream-to-the-public-as-coldcard-victims-race-to-escape878120COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/mara-opens-slipstream-to-the-public-as-coldcard-victims-race-to-escape-768x432.pngMARA Opens Slipstream to the Public as Coldcard Victims Race to EscapeBNY, 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/wall-street-giant-bny-charges-into-crypto-staking-with-galaxy878018COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/wall-street-giant-bny-charges-into-crypto-staking-with-galaxy-768x432.pngWall Street Giant BNY Charges Into Crypto Staking With GalaxyBoltz, 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/ai-attack-freezes-boltz-rattles-lightning-network-users878019COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ai-attack-freezes-boltz-rattles-lightning-network-users-768x432.pngAI Attack Freezes Boltz, Rattles Lightning Network UsersBlackrock 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/blackrock-brings-2-tokenized-money-market-funds-to-stablecoin-issuers878020COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/blackrock-brings-2-tokenized-money-market-funds-to-stablecoin-issuers-768x432.jpgBlackrock Brings 2 Tokenized Money Market Funds to Stablecoin IssuersMysten 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/sui-moved-65-billion-for-free-its-co-founder-bets-bigger-things-are-coming878021COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/suistablecoins_nwmk-768x432.jpgSui Moved $65 Billion for Free. Its Co-Founder Bets Bigger Things Are ComingRenna 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/morph-no-more-backflips-what-onchain-yield-looks-like-when-it-sticks-the-landing878022COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/eee_nwmk-768x432.jpgMorph: No More Backflips – What Onchain Yield Looks Like When It Sticks the LandingThe 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/law-enforcement-says-clarity-act-aids-criminals-industry-says-theyre-wrong878023COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/congress-clarity-act-768x432.jpgLaw Enforcement Says CLARITY Act Aids Criminals. Industry Says They’re WrongThe 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/the-coldcard-hack-just-hit-116-million-a-fourth-wave-is-still-draining878024COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/the-coldcard-exploit-explained-who-lost-bitcoin-and-whos-at-risk-768x432.pngThe Coldcard Hack Just Hit $116 Million. A Fourth Wave Is Still DrainingSenate 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, […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/sen-thune-says-a-clarity-act-vote-is-coming-this-week878025COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/clarity-act-congress-building-4-768x432.jpgSen. Thune Says a CLARITY Act Vote Is Coming This WeekMichael 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/saylor-calls-strategy-the-jpmorgan-of-crypto877955COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/saylor-calls-strategy-the-jpmorgan-of-crypto2_nwmk-768x432.jpgSaylor Calls Strategy the “JPMorgan of Crypto”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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/fireblocks-says-99-of-eu-firms-back-crypto-rules-as-funding-accelerates877956COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/fireblocks-says-99-of-eu-firms-back-crypto-rules-as-funding-accelerates-768x432.jpgFireblocks Says 99% of EU Firms Back Crypto Rules as Funding AcceleratesFormer 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/george-santos-settles-cftc-case-over-trading-his-own-kalshi-market877957COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/george-santos-settles-cftc-case-over-trading-his-own-kalshi-market-768x432.jpgGeorge Santos Settles CFTC Case Over Trading His Own Kalshi MarketTokenized 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/tokenized-stock-holders-near-1-million-after-92-growth-in-30-days877958COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/tokenized-stock-holders-near-1-million-after-92-growth-in-30-days-768x432.pngTokenized Stock Holders Near 1 Million After 92% Growth in 30 DaysA 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/an-ai-just-flagged-250000-cancer-studies-as-possibly-fake-the-fight-is-now-one-ai-against-another877959COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/an-ai-just-flagged-250000-cancer-studies-as-possibly-fake--the-fight-is-now-one-ai-against-another-768x432.pngAn AI Just Flagged 250,000 Cancer Studies as Possibly Fake. The Fight Is Now One AI Against AnotherAccording 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/us-interest-in-bitcoin-sinks-to-near-5-year-low877960COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/google-trends-bitcoin-768x432.jpgUS Interest in Bitcoin Sinks to Near 5-Year LowTarek 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/casino-lobby-fueled-ny-lawsuit-against-kalshi-ceo-mansour-claims877961COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/kalshi-ceo-768x432.jpgCasino Lobby Fueled NY Lawsuit Against Kalshi, CEO Mansour ClaimsThe 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/senate-has-4-days-to-advance-clarity-act-as-white-house-weighs-deal877962COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/white-house-768x432.jpgSenate Has 4 Days to Advance CLARITY Act as White House Weighs DealA 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/fbi-spy-hunter-stole-1m-crypto-from-his-own-target-feds-say877963COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/fbi-spy-hunter-stole-1m-crypto-from-his-own-target-feds-say-768x432.pngFBI Spy Hunter Stole $1M Crypto From His Own Target, Feds SayBitcoin 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/willy-woo-sees-20-40-chance-of-partial-coldcard-bitcoin-recovery877847COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/fbi-768x432.jpgWilly Woo Sees 20%-40% Chance of Partial Coldcard Bitcoin RecoveryRipple 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/ripple-backs-zilo-and-licuido-to-expand-xrpl-capital-markets877848COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ripple-labs-company-768x432.jpgRipple Backs Zilo and Licuido to Expand XRPL Capital MarketsStrategy 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/strategy-says-mstr-beat-bitcoin-in-every-four-year-holding-period877849COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/strategy-inc-1-768x432.jpgStrategy Says MSTR Beat Bitcoin in Every Four-Year Holding PeriodCoinbase 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/coinbase-ceo-presses-senate-to-pass-clarity-act-this-week877850COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/congress-clarity-act-768x432.jpgCoinbase CEO Presses Senate to Pass CLARITY Act This WeekJim 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/jim-cramer-plans-to-dump-his-bitcoin-warns-quantum-will-crack-it-soon877851COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/jim-cramer-plans-to-dump-his-bitcoin-warns-quantum-will-crack-it-soon-768x432.pngJim Cramer Plans to Dump His Bitcoin, Warns Quantum Will Crack It SoonOn 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/zec-just-surged-past-490-here-is-whats-driving-the-rally877852COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/zec-just-surged-past-490--here-is-whats-driving-the-rally-768x432.pngZEC Just Surged Past $490 — Here Is What’s Driving the RallyMichael 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/michael-saylor-says-hes-never-sold-bitcoin-not-one-satoshi877853COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/michael-saylor-bitcoin-strategy-inc-2-1-768x432.jpgMichael Saylor Says He’s Never Sold Bitcoin, Not One SatoshiThe 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/prediction-markets-explode-in-july-as-world-cup-fueled-54b-in-trades877854COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/prediction-markets-explode-in-july-as-world-cup-fueled-54b-in-trades-768x432.pngPrediction Markets Explode in July as World Cup Fueled $54B in TradesAmerican 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/american-bitcoin-grows-treasury-reserve-to-8000-btc-as-revenue-hits-67m877855COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/bitcoinnnn-768x432.pngAmerican Bitcoin Grows Treasury Reserve to 8,000 BTC as Revenue Hits $67MBitcoin 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/btc-pushes-toward-64k-as-clarity-act-odds-slide-to-27877856COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/btc-pushes-toward-64k-as-clarity-act-odds-slide-to-27-768x432.pngBTC Pushes Toward $64K as CLARITY Act Odds Slide to 27%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. […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/tron-dao-joins-blockchain-application-stanford-summit-at-the-science-of-blockchain-conference-as-a-sponsor877742COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/trddd_nwmk-768x432.jpgTRON DAO Joins Blockchain Application Stanford Summit at the Science of Blockchain Conference as a SponsorBitmine 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/bitmine-amasses-58m-eth-closes-in-on-5-supply-grab877743COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/bitmine-makes-ethereum-king-turns-98-of-revenue-into-staking-windfall-768x432.pngBitmine Amasses 5.8M ETH, Closes In on 5% Supply GrabAmid 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/2013-bitcoin-whale-wakes-moving-500-btc-as-coldcard-fear-deepens877744COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2013-bitcoin-whale-wakes-moving-500-btc-as-coldcard-fear-deepens-768x432.png2013 Bitcoin Whale Wakes, Moving 500 BTC as Coldcard Fear DeepensSouth 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/bithumb-locks-in-2028-ipo-as-crypto-listing-race-heats-up877745COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/south-korean-crypto-exchange-bithumb-bans-employees-from-trading-bitcoin-768x432.jpgBithumb Locks In 2028 IPO as Crypto Listing Race Heats UpStrategy 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/strategy-completes-third-bitcoin-sale-of-2026-keeps-842138-btc877746COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/farside-warns-strategys-12-strc-dividend-plan-could-weaken-investor-confidence-768x432.jpgStrategy Completes Third Bitcoin Sale of 2026, Keeps 842,138 BTCRobinhood 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/ai-agents-can-bypass-robinhoods-stock-token-blocks-per-coinfello877635COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/robinhood-roars-coinbase-reorgs-and-ethereum-rakes-in-1538--week-in-review-768x432.pngAI Agents Can Bypass Robinhood’s Stock Token Blocks, Per CoinfelloMichael 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/saylor-strategy-now-tracking-bitcoins-200-week-average877636COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/strategy-20-months-dividends-1-768x432.jpgSaylor: Strategy Now Tracking Bitcoin’s 200-Week AverageBlockchain 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, […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/zachxbt-refuses-to-trace-the-88m-coldcard-hack877637COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/coldcard-wallet-bitcoin-hacked-768x432.jpgZachXBT Refuses to Trace the $88M Coldcard HackThe 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, […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/senate-skips-clarity-act-vote-monday-five-days-left-on-clock877638COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/congress-us-senator-clarity-act-software-developers-768x432.jpgSenate Skips CLARITY Act Vote Monday, Five Days Left on ClockA 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/is-saylors-strategy-selling-again-lookonchain-claims-company-moved-29984-btc877639COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/strategy-drops-100m-on-1587-bitcoin-as-reserve-climbs-to-846842-btc_nwmk-768x432.pngIs Saylor’s Strategy Selling Again? Lookonchain Claims Company Moved 299.84 BTCScientists 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/ordinary-wifi-can-now-identify-people-with-near-perfect-accuracy877640COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ordinary-wifi-can-now-identify-people-with-near-perfect-accuracy-768x432.pngOrdinary WiFi Can Now Identify People With Near-Perfect AccuracyAlex 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/galaxy-digital-and-duel-casino-clash-over-230-eth-linked-to-coldcard-exploit877641COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/duel-casino-768x432.jpgGalaxy Digital and Duel Casino Clash Over 230 ETH Linked to Coldcard ExploitSwitzerland 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/switzerlands-crypto-use-is-double-germanys-study-finds877513COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/switzerlands-crypto-use-is-double-germanys-study-finds-768x432.pngSwitzerland’s Crypto Use Is Double Germany’s, Study Finds submitted by /u/Webclues_Infotech
[link] [comments] ]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-wasnt-hacked-in-coldcard-attack-pompliano-explains877514COINS NEWSBitcoin Wasn’t Hacked in Coldcard Attack, Pompliano ExplainsA 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/clarity-act-faces-new-senate-threat-over-trump-crypto-gains877515COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/donald-trump-1-768x432.jpgCLARITY Act Faces New Senate Threat Over Trump Crypto GainsBitgo 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/bitgo-ceo-funds-100-btc-wallet-dares-anthropics-ai-to-steal-it877516COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/bitgo-ceo-funds-100-btc-wallet-dares-anthropics-ai-to-steal-it-768x432.pngBitgo CEO Funds 100 BTC Wallet, Dares Anthropic’s AI to Steal ItBitcoin 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/samson-mow-shares-5-urgent-steps-for-coldcard-users-facing-losses877517COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/coldcard-wallet-768x432.jpgSamson Mow Shares 5 Urgent Steps for Coldcard Users Facing LossesAfter 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-miners-face-august-showdown-after-revenue-rebound877518COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/bitcoin-miners-face-august-showdown-after-revenue-rebound-768x432.pngBitcoin Miners Face August Showdown After Revenue ReboundThe 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/coldcard-hacker-gets-brazen-bitcoin-laundering-offer-onchain877519COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/coldcard-hacker-gets-brazen-bitcoin-laundering-offer-onchain-768x432.pngColdcard Hacker Gets Brazen Bitcoin Laundering Offer OnchainCoinkite, 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/coinkite-faces-class-action-threat-as-bitcoin-wallet-bug-costs-users-over-1300-btc877520COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/coinkite-legal-768x432.jpgCoinkite Faces Class Action Threat as Bitcoin Wallet Bug Costs Users Over 1,300 BTCBitcoin’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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/btc-plunge-triggers-altcoin-sell-off-as-ada-bucks-the-trend877521COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/btc-plunge-triggers-altcoin-sell-off-as-ada-bucks-the-trend-768x432.pngBTC Plunge Triggers Altcoin Sell-off as ADA Bucks the TrendConflicting 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/iran-rejects-trump-deal-as-hormuz-tensions-grip-markets-again877522COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/iran-rejects-trump-deal-as-hormuz-tensions-grip-markets-again-768x432.pngIran Rejects Trump Deal as Hormuz Tensions Grip Markets AgainThe 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/coinkite-under-fire-for-retaining-customer-emails-after-88m-coldcard-hack877442COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/coldcard-emails-768x432.jpgCoinkite Under Fire for Retaining Customer Emails After $88M Coldcard HackThe 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/stablecoin-supply-sheds-15-billion-in-biggest-drop-since-terra877443COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/stablecoin-supply-sheds-15-billion-in-biggest-drop-since-terra-768x432.pngStablecoin Supply Sheds $15 Billion in Biggest Drop Since TerraMichael 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-drive-engaged-saylors-new-message-sparks-buy-speculation877444COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/strategy-saylors-bitcoin-chart-768x432.jpgBitcoin Drive Engaged: Saylor’s New Message Sparks Buy SpeculationThis 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/ai-stocks-trade-like-memecoins-while-bitcoin-barely-moves-week-in-review877445COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ai-stocks-trade-like-memecoins-while-bitcoin-barely-moves--week-in-review-768x432.pngAI Stocks Trade Like Memecoins While Bitcoin Barely Moves – Week in ReviewThis 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/russia-goes-after-durov-bessent-slams-clarity-opponents-and-more-weekly-recap877446COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/russia-goes-after-durov-bessent-slams-clarity-opponents-and-more--weekly-recap-768x432.jpgRussia Goes After Durov, Bessent Slams CLARITY Opponents, and More – Weekly RecapOn 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. […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/seed-phrases-the-12-words-standing-between-you-and-losing-everything877447COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/seed-phrases-the-12-words-standing-between-you-and-losing-everything2_nwmk-768x432.jpgSeed Phrases: The 12 Words Standing Between You and Losing EverythingThe 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/moscow-bitcoin-mining-ban-hits-data-centers-until-2032877356COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/moscow-mining-ban-768x361.jpgMoscow Bitcoin Mining Ban Hits Data Centers Until 2032Welcome 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/latam-insights-stablecoins-dominate-brazils-1468b-crypto-market-as-argentina-pushes-programmable-money877357COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/new-latam-map_nwmk-1-768x432.jpgLatam Insights: Stablecoins Dominate Brazil’s $14.68B Crypto Market as Argentina Pushes Programmable MoneyNew 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/11-billion-in-crypto-losses-adds-pressure-on-clarity-act877358COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ny-ag-crypto-clarity-act-768x432.jpg$11 Billion in Crypto Losses Adds Pressure on CLARITY ActFraudsters 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/irs-warns-fake-crypto-letters-target-wallets-and-personal-data877359COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/irs-1-768x432.jpgIRS Warns Fake Crypto Letters Target Wallets and Personal DataSouth 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/xrp-scam-ring-arrested-after-stealing-9m-from-71-investors877360COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/south-korean-police-768x432.jpgXRP Scam Ring Arrested After Stealing $9M From 71 InvestorsGrayscale 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/grayscale-urges-senate-clarity-act-vote-before-august-recess877279COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/grayscale-xrp-768x432.jpgGrayscale Urges Senate CLARITY Act Vote Before August RecessElon 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/elon-musk-denies-tesla-china-sale-report-tied-to-spacex-merger877280COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/elon-musk-768x432.jpgElon Musk Denies Tesla China Sale Report Tied to SpaceX MergerMichael 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/michael-saylor-rejects-report-of-new-strategy-bitcoin-sale-approval877281COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/michael-saylor-bitcoin-strategy-inc-2-768x432.jpgMichael Saylor Rejects Report of New Strategy Bitcoin Sale ApprovalA 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/coldcard-theft-balloons-to-88m-as-exchange-deposits-spike-old-btc-moves877282COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/coldcard-theft-balloons-to-88m-as-exchange-deposits-spike-old-btc-moves-768x432.pngColdcard Theft Balloons to $88M as Exchange Deposits Spike, Old BTC MovesStrategy 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/strategy-holds-strc-dividend-at-12-as-stock-stays-below-par877283COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/michael-saylor-strategy-bitcoin-adoption-768x432.jpgStrategy Holds STRC Dividend at 12% as Stock Stays Below ParAndrey 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/analyst-bitcoin-drops-to-60k-in-august-before-rebounding-to-70k877284COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/candlestick-chart-768x432.jpgAnalyst: Bitcoin Drops to $60K in August Before Rebounding to $70KJapan 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/japan-us-plot-yen-rescue-as-speculators-face-reckoning877285COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/japan-us-plot-yen-rescue-as-speculators-face-reckoning-768x432.pngJapan, US Plot Yen Rescue as Speculators Face ReckoningA 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/dice-rolls-keep-bitcoin-keys-offline-but-not-everyone-will-bother877286COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/dice-rolls-keep-bitcoin-keys-offline-but-not-everyone-will-bother-768x432.pngDice Rolls Keep Bitcoin Keys Offline, but Not Everyone Will BotherCoinbase 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/coinbase-exec-relentlessly-optimistic-on-clarity-act-odds877287COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/clarity-act-congress-building-4-768x432.jpgCoinbase Exec ‘Relentlessly Optimistic’ on CLARITY Act OddsU.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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/blackrock-fidelity-lead-265m-bitcoin-etf-outflows-as-ether-gains877198COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/blackrock-fidelity-lead-265m-bitcoin-etf-outflows-as-ether-gains_nwmk2-768x432.jpgBlackrock, Fidelity Lead $265M Bitcoin ETF Outflows as Ether GainsSUI 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/sui-faces-fresh-unlock-as-bulls-target-a-run-to-20877199COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/sui-faces-fresh-unlock-as-bulls-target-a-run-to-20_nwmk-768x448.jpgSUI Faces Fresh Unlock as Bulls Target a Run to $20Bitcoin 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. […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/coldcard-exploit-fuels-market-fear-as-2-bitcoin-forks-loom-ahead877200COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/coldcard-exploit-fuels-market-fear-as-2-bitcoin-forks-loom-ahead-768x432.pngColdcard Exploit Fuels Market Fear as 2 Bitcoin Forks Loom AheadA 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, […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/was-ai-responsible-for-finding-the-coldcard-security-flaw877201COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/was-ai-responsible-for-finding-the-coldcard-security-flaw-768x432.pngWas AI Responsible for Finding the Coldcard Security Flaw?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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/trump-weighs-ethics-counteroffer-as-clarity-act-nears-august-deadline877202COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/trump-team-shifts-16-9m-more-in-trump-memecoin-to-bitgo-as-total-hits-172m-in-five-months-768x432.pngTrump Weighs Ethics Counteroffer as CLARITY Act Nears August DeadlineZurich-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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/sygnum-banks-b2b-model-fuels-switzerlands-crypto-boom877203COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/sygnum-banks-b2b-model-fuels-switzerlands-crypto-boom-768x432.pngSygnum Bank’s B2B Model Fuels Switzerland’s Crypto BoomFederal 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/doj-files-to-recover-47k-in-crypto-from-atm-fraud-scheme877090COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/doj-case-1-768x432.jpgDOJ Files to Recover $47K in Crypto From ATM Fraud SchemeThe 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/wnba-posts-reese-bueckers-400-bet-video-deletes-it-as-a-joke877091COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/wnba-posts-reese-bueckers-400-bet-video-deletes-it-as-a-joke-768x432.jpgWNBA Posts Reese-Bueckers $400 Bet Video, Deletes It as a JokeHIVE 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/hive-exec-ai-gpus-earn-10x-more-per-hour-than-mining-rigs877092COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/hive-exec-ai-gpus-earn-10x-more-per-hour-than-mining-rigs3_nwmk-768x432.jpgHIVE Exec: AI GPUs Earn 10x More per Hour Than Mining RigsGrayscale 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/grayscale-sees-3000-onchain-vaults-with-7b-as-next-crypto-breakout877093COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/grayscale-sees-3000-onchain-vaults-with-7b-as-next-crypto-breakout-768x432.jpgGrayscale Sees 3,000 Onchain Vaults With $7B+ as Next Crypto BreakoutFederal 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/ceo-arrested-over-alleged-crypto-funded-contract-killing877094COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/us-doj-building-2-768x432.jpgCEO Arrested Over Alleged Crypto-Funded Contract KillingAn 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 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/the-coldcard-exploit-explained-who-lost-bitcoin-and-whos-at-risk877003COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/the-coldcard-exploit-explained-who-lost-bitcoin-and-whos-at-risk-768x432.pngThe Coldcard Exploit Explained: Who Lost Bitcoin and Who’s at RiskStrategy Inc. and Michael Saylor declared support for the CLARITY Act on July 31 as Senate lawmakers faced mounting pressure to advance comprehensive cryptocurrency rules. Their support connects the legislation with institutional adoption, market growth, and clearer protections for digital asset ownership. Strategy and Saylor Join the CLARITY Act Campaign Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR) announced […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/saylor-and-strategy-officially-back-clarity-act-for-us-crypto877004COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/saylor-and-strategy-support-clarity-act-x-post-1-768x449.jpgSaylor and Strategy Officially Back CLARITY Act for US CryptoChainalysis found that the Coldcard attacker stole roughly $30 million within 10 minutes after prioritizing the largest wallets. The $38 million-plus sweep reached 500 wallets and exposed lasting risks for seeds created on vulnerable firmware. Attacker Prioritized Coldcard Wallets With the Largest Balances Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis revealed on July 31 that the attacker targeted […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/coldcard-attacker-stole-30m-in-10-minutes-by-targeting-big-wallets877005COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/coldcard-hack-chainalysis-768x432.jpgColdcard Attacker Stole $30M in 10 Minutes by Targeting Big WalletsStand With Crypto claims advocates have contacted lawmakers one million times with seven days remaining before the August recess, while federal and state officials raise competing concerns over fraud protections, enforcement authority, and presidential conflicts. Million-Contact Campaign Intensifies Senate Pressure Stand With Crypto, a nonprofit crypto advocacy organization that mobilizes digital asset owners around legislation […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/clarity-act-push-hits-1-million-with-7-days-before-senate-recess877006COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/congress-clarity-act-2-768x432.jpgCLARITY Act Push Hits 1 Million With 7 Days Before Senate RecessBitcoin fell nearly $3,000 on July 31, dropping to an intraday low of $62,369 and slashing its monthly gain from 10% to 4.5%. Market capitalization fell from $1.3 trillion to $1.26 trillion. Federal Reserve Momentum Fades Bitcoin tumbled on the last day of July, shedding nearly $3,000 during a frantic 12-hour period that saw the […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-traders-lose-100m-as-btc-drops-3k-in-12-hours876855COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/new-project-3-768x432.jpgBitcoin Traders Lose $100M as BTC Drops $3K in 12 HoursThe largest stablecoin company reported a $446 million market capitalization increase despite a general market slowdown in Q2. While most of USDT’s collateral is still comprised of U.S. Treasury bills, the company grew its gold stash by 14 tons of physical gold, with a net revenue of $1.5 billion. Tether Releases Q2 Attestation, Reports $1.5 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/usdt-issuer-tether-hits-15b-q2-profit-hoards-98932-bitcoin876856COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/tether-attestation-768x432.jpgUSDT Issuer Tether Hits $1.5B Q2 Profit, Hoards 98,932 BitcoinShares of Strategy Inc. fell about 7% after the company released second-quarter earnings, while Peter Schiff argued that its STRC financing priorities increasingly disadvantage MSTR shareholders. The dispute highlights competing views over preferred-stock stability, bitcoin reserves, and common-stock value. Schiff Targets Strategy’s STRC Priority Selling pressure intensified around Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR) on July 31 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/peter-schiff-says-strategys-strc-plan-hurts-mstr-shareholders876857COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/strategy-inc-1-1-768x432.jpgPeter Schiff Says Strategy’s STRC Plan Hurts MSTR ShareholdersBitcoin ETFs attracted $233.13 million on Thursday, extending their recovery to a second straight session. Ether, XRP, and solana funds also finished in positive territory, while HYPE ETFs recorded no net flows. 7 Bitcoin Funds Gain as Blackrock Pulls $183.38M The institutional bid for bitcoin returned with force. After ending a four-day losing streak one […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/blackrock-drives-79-of-bitcoin-etfs-233m-inflow876858COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/blackrock-drives-79-of-bitcoin-etfs-233m-inflow-768x432.jpgBlackrock Drives 79% of Bitcoin ETFs $233M InflowThe limited trust charter received adds to the OCC approval to establish a National Trust Bank, positioning Circle as one of the most regulated stablecoin issuers in the cryptocurrency ecosystem. Circle was the first company to receive a New York BitLicense in 2015. Circle Receives Limited Purpose Trust Charter From NYDFS Circle, a financial and […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/circle-hits-regulatory-milestone-with-nydfs-trust-charter876859COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/circle-logo-768x432.jpgCircle Hits Regulatory Milestone With NYDFS Trust CharterThe lawsuit alleges that Kalshi acted as an unlicensed gambling operator, stressing that prediction markets meet the legal definition of gambling as the outcomes of event contracts “are uncertain and outside the control of the bettor or hinge on a game of chance.” New York Alleges Kalshi Violated State Laws Operating an Unlicensed Gambling Business […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/ny-sues-kalshi-demanding-100k-fine-per-illegal-bet876860COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/new-project-1-768x432.jpgNY Sues Kalshi, Demanding $100K Fine Per Illegal BetCoinbase Global (Nasdaq: COIN) captured an all-time-high 10.3% share of global crypto trading volume in the second quarter, even as the exchange posted a $359 million net loss on revenue that missed Wall Street estimates. Market Share Climbs for a Third Straight Quarter Coinbase disclosed the milestone in its second-quarter 2026 earnings release yesterday, calling […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/coinbase-hits-record-103-market-share-despite-359m-loss876861COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/coinbase-rolls-out-ai-agents-payment-for-business-in-usdc-calls-it-a-high-conviction-bet-768x432.jpgCoinbase Hits Record 10.3% Market Share Despite $359M LossStrategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR) posted an $8.22 billion quarterly loss as bitcoin’s price slide erased last year’s $14 billion gain. Regardless, the firm grew its BTC stack 11% to 843,775 coins but kept selling to fund shareholder payouts. Holdings Grow Even as Sales Continue Strategy disclosed the results in its second-quarter 2026 financial report, published […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/strategy-swings-from-14b-profit-to-82b-loss-as-saylor-sells876862COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/strategy-drops-100m-on-1587-bitcoin-as-reserve-climbs-to-846842-btc_nwmk-768x432.pngStrategy Swings From $14B Profit to $8.2B Loss as Saylor SellsSen. Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) said the current U.S. regulatory framework for digital assets “is not working” for the industry, consumers or law enforcement, pressing the Senate to pass the CLARITY Act before its August recess. A Blunt Assessment From the Floor Lummis made her case earlier today, arguing that the patchwork of existing rules governing […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/lummis-clarity-act-framework-is-not-working-as-senate-stalls876863COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/cynthia-lummis-768x432.pngLummis: CLARITY Act Framework ‘Is Not Working’ as Senate StallsCoinbase’s Base network is defending its position as an onchain distribution leader after Robinhood Chain confirmed a lead over Base in daily active users last week, a challenge the latter argues its 187.8 million agentic payments and imminent tokenized-stock launch can outlast. A Fast Start, With Caveats Within just four weeks of its launch, Robinhood […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/base-says-its-distribution-edge-can-outlast-robinhood-chains-early-surge876864COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/brian-armstrong-says-ai-agents-will-make-crypto-more-important-for-global-payments-768x432.pngBase Says Its Distribution Edge Can Outlast Robinhood Chain’s Early SurgeAave is preparing to wind down deployments on six blockchains and remove dozens of lightly used asset markets. The overhaul affects $98.1 million in deposits as the lending protocol narrows its focus to larger, more productive markets. Aave Plans 50 Asset Removals as Multichain Costs Rise Aave is pruning its sprawling multichain lending business, targeting […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/aave-founder-stani-kulechov-backs-98m-market-cleanup876720COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/aave-founder-stani-kulechov-backs-98m-market-cleanup-768x432.pngAave Founder Stani Kulechov Backs $98M Market CleanupThe April 29, 2026 Powerball drawing created a New Jersey record of 18 second-tier millionaires, including 14 $1 million prizes and four $2 million wins with Power Play. One of those $1 million winners said they dreamed the numbers, lost the first time, then replayed them after a forgotten play slip fell off a dresser […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/she-dreamed-the-winning-numbers-then-threw-the-slip-on-her-dresser-six-months-later-it-fell-out876721COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/she-dreamed-the-winning-numbers-then-threw-the-slip-on-her-dresser--six-months-later-it-fell-out-768x432.pngShe Dreamed the Winning Numbers, Then Threw the Slip on Her Dresser. Six Months Later It Fell OutTokyo-listed Eole has become the first Japanese public company to disclose a purchase of Hyperliquid’s HYPE token. The move contrasts with Quantum Solutions’ decision to sell ether to fund its artificial intelligence infrastructure business. Eole Adds HYPE Beside Bitcoin as Neo Crypto Bank Strategy Grows Japan’s corporate crypto market is moving beyond bitcoin and ether. […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/eole-makes-japans-first-hype-treasury-buy-targets-a-611k-stake876722COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/eole-makes-japans-first-hype-treasury-buy-targets-a-611k-stake-1-768x432.pngEole Makes Japan’s First HYPE Treasury Buy, Targets a $611K StakeCoinkite issued a security advisory Thursday warning owners of its Coldcard Mk3 hardware wallet that funds tied to certain firmware versions may be at risk. Hardware wallet incidents rarely unfold as isolated events. When long-dormant addresses begin moving in a tightly coordinated pattern, the timing alone warrants scrutiny. That was the case on July 30, […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/coinkite-warns-coldcard-mk3-owners-after-reports-of-38m-bitcoin-loss876723COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/coinkite-warns-coldcard-mk3-owners-after-reports-of-38-million-bitcoin-loss-768x432.pngCoinkite Warns Coldcard Mk3 Owners After Reports of $38M Bitcoin LossThe technology trade group representing more than 1,300 companies renewed its push for Senate approval of the CLARITY Act after bipartisan committee action. Lawmakers now face decisions on revised ethics provisions and other disputes before a floor vote. Technology Group Presses for Senate Action The Consumer Technology Association (CTA), representing more than 1,300 technology companies, […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/consumer-technology-association-urges-senate-vote-on-clarity-act876724COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/us-congress-2-768x432.jpgConsumer Technology Association Urges Senate Vote on CLARITY ActRipple USD now trades across South Korea’s four largest cryptocurrency exchanges, expanding direct won access to one of the world’s busiest digital asset markets. Trading activity on the country’s top exchanges will show whether broader distribution drives lasting liquidity. Korea’s Largest Crypto Exchanges Complete the Rollout RLUSD has now secured listings across South Korea’s four […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/ripple-expands-rlusd-across-south-koreas-top-4-exchanges876725COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ripple-1-768x432.jpgRipple Expands RLUSD Across South Korea’s Top 4 ExchangesHong Kong retail investors can now trade XRP through OSL, which became the first exchange in the city to offer the token to retail customers, according to the company. The launch expands regulated access as investors watch whether other licensed exchanges follow with their own XRP listings. OSL Opens XRP Trading to Retail Investors OSL […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/xrp-retail-trading-goes-live-on-hong-kongs-licensed-osl-exchange876726COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/xrp-osl-768x432.jpgXRP Retail Trading Goes Live on Hong Kong’s Licensed OSL ExchangeTreasury Secretary Scott Bessent sharply defended the CLARITY Act, rejecting claims that the bill weakens consumer protections and urging the Senate to bring the legislation to a vote now. Bessent Pushes Senate to Vote on the CLARITY Act Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent escalated the debate over U.S. crypto regulation on July 30, portraying the CLARITY […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/bessent-slams-clarity-act-critics-demands-senate-action-now876727COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/scott-bessent-768x432.jpgBessent Slams CLARITY Act Critics, Demands Senate Action NowAviva Investors launched a tokenized share class of its U.S. dollar liquidity fund on the XRP Ledger, bringing regulated blockchain-based investing to eligible institutions. Approval from the Central Bank of Ireland places investor protections at the center of the launch. Aviva Moves a Regulated Liquidity Fund Onchain Ripple and Aviva Investors, the global asset management […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/ripple-brings-avivas-first-tokenized-fund-to-the-xrp-ledger876728COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ripple-labs-company-3-768x432.jpgRipple Brings Aviva’s First Tokenized Fund to the XRP LedgerWorld Gold Council data sourced from official central bank reports found that while H1 2026 demand (345 tonnes) was the lowest since 2022, accumulation accelerated in Q2, with institutions netting purchases of 288.9 tonnes. Poland, Uzbekistan and China pushed demand, while Russia and Turkey were net sellers. Central Bank Gold Demand Picks Up During Q2, […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/central-bank-gold-purchases-jump-62-to-2889-tonnes-in-q2876587COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/wgc-report-768x432.jpgCentral Bank Gold Purchases Jump 62% to 288.9 Tonnes in Q2The Central Bank of Brazil reported that demand for cryptocurrency assets, including bitcoin, ether, and stablecoins, reached over $14 billion during the first half of 2026. This represents a 135% increase over H1 2025, indicating continued demand expansion. Central Bank of Brazil’s Statistics Highlight Rise of Crypto and Stablecoin Demand Brazil, the largest economy in […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/stablecoins-eclipse-bitcoin-in-brazil-as-demand-hits-1468b876588COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/central-bank-of-brazil-768x432.jpgStablecoins Eclipse Bitcoin in Brazil as Demand Hits $14.68BGrand Theft Auto developer Rockstar has disabled Diamond Casino wagering for Australian GTA Online players, adding the country to a list of restricted territories that has existed since 2019. GTA VI, set to launch four months from now, arrives in a regulatory landscape that did not exist when the franchise last launched, and is expected […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/australia-blocks-gta-online-casino-ahead-of-rockstars-8b-launch876589COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/australia-cuts-gta-online-casino-access-months-before-rockstars-8b-launch-768x432.jpgAustralia Blocks GTA Online Casino Ahead of Rockstar’s $8B LaunchSamsung SDS plans to combine its cloud, cybersecurity and IT services business with Dunamu’s blockchain expertise as the companies position themselves to capitalize on South Korea’s emerging digital asset infrastructure market. President and CEO Lee Jun-hee outlined the strategy during Samsung SDS’s second-quarter 2026 earnings call on July 29, describing the company’s recent investment in […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/samsung-sds-plans-stablecoin-expansion-with-upbit-operator-dunamu876590COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/samsung-sds-plans-stablecoin-expansion-with-upbit-operator-dunamu-768x432.pngSamsung SDS Plans Stablecoin Expansion With Upbit Operator DunamuReno casinos won $81.6 million in June, a 20.3% increase that outpaced Nevada’s other major gaming markets. Las Vegas moved in the opposite direction: Strip win declined despite a 25.8% surge in convention attendance, while hotel rates and revenue per available room also fell. Conventions and a World Cup Fail to Lift Strip Pricing Reno […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/reno-casino-win-jumps-20-as-vegas-strip-slips-despite-conventions876591COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/reno-casino-win-jumps-20-as-vegas-strip-slips-despite-conventions-768x432.pngReno Casino Win Jumps 20% as Vegas Strip Slips Despite ConventionsFollowing the Federal Reserve’s decision to hold interest rates steady, Bitcoin briefly surged past $65,000 to a daily peak of $65,100 before facing selling pressure. It settled around $64,700, pushing its market cap to $1.3 trillion and keeping it on track for an over 10% gain in July. A Choppy Road to the Daily Peak […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-reclaims-65k-as-july-gains-top-10-after-fed-pause876592COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/bitcoin-reclaims-65k-as-july-gains-top-10-after-fed-pause-768x432.pngBitcoin Reclaims $65K as July Gains Top 10% After Fed PauseBitcoin mining and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure stocks posted double-digit gains across the board on Thursday, July 30, 2026, as a broad group of companies tied to both cryptocurrency hashpower and AI computing moved sharply higher in midday trading. Compute Infra Providers See Shares Soar Keel Infrastructure Corp., formerly known as Bitfarms, led the group […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-mining-and-ai-infra-stocks-rocket-as-shorts-get-burned876593COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/bitcoin-mining-and-ai-infra-stocks-rocket-as-shorts-get-burned-768x432.pngBitcoin Mining and AI Infra Stocks Rocket as Shorts Get BurnedRussian official Andrey Svintsov has advised citizens to stop buying Gram cryptocurrency and halt all Telegram financial transactions until security agencies issue official guidance. State Duma Warning on Telegram Transactions Andrey Svintsov, deputy chairman of the State Duma Committee on Information Policy, recommended that Russians stop purchasing Gram cryptocurrency. Svintsov suggested waiting for official comments […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/avoid-telegram-token-russian-lawmaker-says-as-durov-faces-charges876594COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/telegram_durov-768x432.jpgAvoid Telegram Token, Russian Lawmaker Says as Durov Faces ChargesPrediction markets and interest rate futures now point to a growing likelihood that the Federal Reserve will raise rates in September, reversing expectations from just weeks ago after officials struck a more hawkish tone. The Federal Open Market Committee voted 9 to 3 to keep the target range unchanged. Fed Chair Kevin Warsh addressed the […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/fed-hike-odds-surge-as-warsh-unleashes-hawkish-warning876595COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/kevin-warshs-fed-holds-firm-as-energy-prices-lift-inflation-768x432.pngFed Hike Odds Surge as Warsh Unleashes Hawkish WarningNo single mining pool has found more bitcoin blocks than the miners who never identified themselves at all. Onchain statistics tracked by Cloverpool, the mining pool and platform formerly known as btc.com, show an entity labeled “unknown” sitting atop the all-time block count with 230,770 blocks mined, equal to 24.03% of every block the network […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/3-mining-pools-captured-nearly-30-of-bitcoin-blocks-since-launch876596COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/3-mining-pools-captured-nearly-30-of-bitcoin-blocks-since-launch-768x432.png3 Mining Pools Captured Nearly 30% of Bitcoin Blocks Since LaunchHyperscale Data, Inc. sold approximately 100 BTC and opened a bitcoin-backed credit facility on July 30, 2026, to speed up construction of its artificial intelligence (AI) data center campus in Dowagiac, Michigan. The Las Vegas-based company, which trades as GPUS on the NYSE American exchange, has built its identity around bitcoin mining and treasury holdings. […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/hyperscale-data-sells-100-btc-to-fuel-3b-ai-data-center876505COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/hyperscale-data-sells-100-btc-to-fuel-3b-ai-data-center2-768x432.pngHyperscale Data Sells 100 BTC to Fuel $3B AI Data CenterBitcoin ETFs ended a four-day losing streak with $32.11 million in net inflows, powered by strong demand for Blackrock’s IBIT. Solana funds also rebounded sharply, while ether and HYPE ETFs moved deeper into negative territory. Morgan Stanley Pulls $19M Into Solana as Funds Reverse Loss The crypto exchange-traded fund (ETF) market changed direction again on […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/blackrock-drives-32m-bitcoin-etf-rebound-after-4-day-slide876506COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/blackrock-drives-32m-bitcoin-etf-rebound-after-4-day-slide-768x432.jpgBlackrock Drives $32M Bitcoin ETF Rebound After 4-Day SlideRobinhood reported record Q2 2026 net revenue of $1.31 billion and a 48% surge in net income to $573 million. Growth was fueled by strong performance in options trading, equity trading and a tenfold expansion in event contracts. Trading Revenue and Product Growth Financial technology platform Robinhood Markets reported record second-quarter net revenue of $1.31 […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/robinhood-pulls-in-131b-q2-revenue-as-44-trading-surge-fuels-record-profit876507COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/robinhood-chain-tops-560-million-in-daily-dex-volume-fueled-by-meme-coin-boom-768x432.jpgRobinhood Pulls in $1.31B Q2 Revenue as 44% Trading Surge Fuels Record ProfitDCG’s Fortitude Mining has entered into purchase agreements worth about $45 million for mining hardware and Nebraska infrastructure as it accelerates vertical integration in Zcash mining. 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 insights on the […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/fortitude-invests-45m-in-zcash-mining-infrastructure-to-drive-vertical-integration876367COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/fortitude-zcash-mining-editorial-v2-768x432.jpgFortitude Invests $45M in Zcash Mining Infrastructure to Drive Vertical IntegrationMoscow’s Zamoskvoretsky District Court has moved Igor Runets, founder of crypto-mining firm Bitriver, from house arrest to a pretrial detention facility for at least two months. Stricter Measures Requested Amid Witness Tampering Concerns A Moscow court on July 29 ordered the transfer of Igor Runets, founder of Russia’s largest cryptocurrency mining company Bitriver, from house […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/moscow-court-jails-mining-firm-bitriver-founder-over-125m-fraud-probe876368COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/moscow-court-jails-bitriver-founder-igor-runets-over-12-5m-fraud-probe-768x432.jpgMoscow Court Jails Mining Firm Bitriver Founder Over $12.5M Fraud ProbeCore Scientific (NASDAQ: CORZ) has paid $41.9 million to terminate a bitcoin miner contract with Block and its Proto unit, underscoring the data center operator’s accelerating retreat from bitcoin mining toward AI infrastructure. This article first appeared in The Energy Mag. The original article can be viewed here. The Energy Mag (formerly The Miner Mag) […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/core-scientific-pays-42m-to-exit-blocks-bitcoin-mining-deal-as-ai-revenue-surges876369COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/core-bitcoin-mine-winds-down-768x432.jpgCore Scientific Pays $42M to Exit Block’s Bitcoin Mining Deal as AI Revenue SurgesThe first half of 2026 was the most active period for onchain security threats on record, with Blockaid verifying 212 high-threshold exploits, a 3.4-fold increase over all of 2025. North Korean Hackers Drive $600M in Stolen Funds The first half of 2026 marked the most active period for onchain security threats on record, with security […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/security-firm-blockaid-says-212-onchain-exploits-stole-11b-as-ai-and-wallet-attacks-accelerate876370COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/security-firm-blockaid-says-212-onchain-exploits-stole-1-1b-as-ai-and-wallet-attackss-accelerate-768x432.pngSecurity Firm Blockaid Says 212 Onchain Exploits Stole $1.1B as AI and Wallet Attacks AccelerateThe Nairobi Securities Exchange and Tether signed a memorandum of understanding to advance digital asset adoption, blockchain infrastructure and investor education in Kenya. Expansion of Digital Assets The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) and digital asset company Tether have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore asset tokenization, blockchain-based settlement, and investor education across Kenya’s financial […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/nairobi-securities-exchange-teams-with-tether-to-test-usdt-settlement-across-264b-market876371COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/nairobi-securities-exchange-teams-with-tether-to-test-usdt-settlement-across-26-4b-market-768x432.jpgNairobi Securities Exchange Teams With Tether to Test USDT Settlement Across $26.4B MarketA EuroMillions ticket worth £177,547.30, roughly €200,000, bought in Watford just north-west of London for the January 16, 2026, draw was never claimed before the UK’s 180-day cutoff at midnight on July 15. With no valid claim filed, the still-unknown winner has permanently missed out and the prize will now be routed into National Lottery-funded […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/someone-in-england-is-about-to-lose-200000-they-won-and-they-have-no-idea876372COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/someone-in-england-is-about-to-lose-200000-they-won-and-they-have-no-idea-768x432.pngSomeone in England Is About to Lose $200,000 They Won and They Have No IdeaCrypto exchange Luno is reducing its global workforce by 20%, though the exact number of impacted employees—including those in South Africa—has not been disclosed. Second Wave of Layoffs Cryptocurrency exchange Luno is cutting 20% of its global workforce and reorganizing its operations into three distinct units amid a downturn in retail trading and an increased […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/luno-eliminates-20-of-global-workforce-as-automation-changes-crypto-exchange-priorities876373COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/luno-ceo-warning-_nwmk-postfix-768x432.jpgLuno Eliminates 20% of Global Workforce as Automation Changes Crypto Exchange PrioritiesFederal prosecutors allege a crypto investor orchestrated a scheme that caused about $20 million in losses. The case now heads toward a trial as investigators highlight the alleged misuse of investor funds and cryptocurrency exchanges. Federal Indictment Alleges $20 Million Investment Scheme The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of South Dakota announced that a […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/doj-indicts-crypto-investor-over-alleged-20-million-fraud-targeting-dozens-of-victims876374COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/us-doj-building-1-768x432.jpgDOJ Indicts Crypto Investor Over Alleged $20 Million Fraud Targeting Dozens of VictimsBinance users can now trade options with expirations as short as one day on gold and silver settled in USDT without owning either metal. The launch pushes the exchange deeper into traditional markets as crypto platforms compete for commodity trading activity. Binance Moves From Perpetuals to Options Crypto exchange Binance launched gold and silver options […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/binance-adds-gold-and-silver-options-bringing-commodity-markets-to-crypto-traders876375COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/binance-exchange-768x432.jpgBinance Adds Gold and Silver Options, Bringing Commodity Markets to Crypto TradersCME Group announced plans to launch futures tied to sports performance indexes, opening the $650 billion global sports industry to exchange-based risk management. The first cash-settled contracts are expected this summer, pending regulatory review. CME Targets an Unhedged Sports Market CME Group announced a long-term partnership with Futuresports on July 29. The Chicago-based administrator turns […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/cme-group-targets-650-billion-sports-industry-with-first-sports-index-futures876376COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/cme-group-768x432.jpgCME Group Targets $650 Billion Sports Industry With First Sports Index FuturesDoppler Finance is expanding to Base, bringing new financial infrastructure for Coinbase Wrapped XRP, which is backed by more than $113 million in XRP reserves. The phased deployment is intended to expand lending and collateral opportunities while positioning tokenized assets for wider institutional use. Doppler Brings XRP Infrastructure to Base Doppler Finance, an institutional-grade yield […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/coinbase-wrapped-xrp-expands-defi-utility-through-doppler-finance-on-base876253COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/doppler-finance-base-xrp-768x432.jpgCoinbase Wrapped XRP Expands DeFi Utility Through Doppler Finance on BaseNew service launched July 4, 2026, giving qualified borrowers a structured way to finance Bitcoin purchases and build long-term ownership over time FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., July 29, 2026 — CoinMortgage Inc. today announced the launch of its Bitcoin purchase financing services, which became available on July 4, 2026. CoinMortgage enables qualified borrowers to obtain loans […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/coinmortgage-launches-bitcoin-purchase-financing-services876254COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/cnm_nwmk-768x439.jpgCoinMortgage Launches Bitcoin Purchase Financing ServicesTether Data has open-sourced a 460-million-parameter vision-language model built to run directly on smartphones instead of relying on cloud servers. Released Wednesday by the company’s AI research arm, QVAC, VisionPsy-Nano can examine images, documents, and charts, then answer questions without sending the source material to a remote system. The phone handles both the input and […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/tether-data-pushes-ai-off-the-cloud-with-new-460m-parameter-vision-model876255COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/tether-data-pushes-ai-off-the-cloud-with-new-460m-parameter-vision-model-768x432.pngTether Data Pushes AI Off the Cloud With New 460M Parameter Vision ModelUnderdog’s in-house UDX exchange recorded a reported $1.2 million in July 27 trading volume, reaching its first million-dollar day ten days after initial test trades. The result suggests Underdog avoided the usual cold-start problem for a new exchange, but UDX appears to be handling only a small fraction of the company’s broader prediction-market activity. Existing […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/underdogs-udx-hits-12m-day-about-5-of-estimated-companywide-flow876256COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/underdogs-udx-hits-1-2m-day-about-5-of-estimated-companywide-flow-768x432.jpgUnderdog’s UDX Hits $1.2M Day, About 5% of Estimated Companywide FlowTürkiye has blocked 47,493 illegal betting websites and detained 5,629 suspects in 680 operations since the start of 2026. Authorities are increasingly following the payment infrastructure behind the sites, with recent investigations targeting thousands of bank accounts and crypto wallets allegedly used to move betting proceeds. Crypto wallets become a repeated enforcement target Türkiye has […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/turkiye-blocks-47493-illegal-betting-sites-as-crypto-account-crackdown-expands876257COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/turkiye-blocks-47493-illegal-betting-sites-as-crypto-account-crackdown-expands-768x432.pngTürkiye Blocks 47,493 Illegal Betting Sites as Crypto Account Crackdown ExpandsBNY Mellon is launching a digital transfer agency that will record fund transactions and investor ownership onchain. Baillie Gifford, Blackrock and BNY’s Dreyfus unit are expected to be among its first users. Baillie Gifford to Use BNY Platform for UK’s First Native Regulated Tokenized Fund BNY (Bank of New York) Mellon is putting one of […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/bny-launches-onchain-transfer-agency-for-its-86-trillion-fund-business876258COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/bny-launches-onchain-transfer-agency-for-its-8-6-trillion-fund-business-768x432.jpgBNY Launches Onchain Transfer Agency for Its $8.6 Trillion Fund BusinessBitcoin briefly surged to $64,500 before pulling back to $63,700, ending down 0.6% on the day with its market cap holding at $1.277 trillion. Moderate Pullback Limits Liquidations Bitcoin seesawed July 29 as global markets reacted to a surprise Iranian strike on a U.S. military base in Jordan and the Federal Reserve’s decision to hold […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-traders-push-price-back-to-64400-after-fed-decision-eases-market-jitters876259COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/bitcoin-traders-push-price-back-to-64400-after-fed-decision-eases-market-jitters-768x432.pngBitcoin Traders Push Price Back to $64,400 After Fed Decision Eases Market JittersThe Federal Reserve held its benchmark interest rate steady at 3.50% to 3.75% on July 29, but the decision came over the objections of three officials who wanted to raise borrowing costs instead. The Federal Open Market Committee voted 9 to 3 to keep the target range unchanged, citing solid economic growth alongside inflation that […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/fed-holds-rates-but-3-hawkish-rebels-demand-hike-as-inflation-fight-erupts876260COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/fed-holds-rates-but-3-hawkish-rebels-demand-hike-as-inflation-fight-erupts-768x432.pngFed Holds Rates, but 3 Hawkish Rebels Demand Hike as Inflation Fight EruptsStablecoin market value has declined by about $14 billion from its May peak, marking the sharpest monthly contraction since 2022. Yet record settlement volumes suggest the sector is becoming a faster-moving payments network rather than a store of idle digital dollars. Stablecoin Issuers Lose $7.7 Billion in June as Transaction Volume Jumps 63% Stablecoin supply […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/tether-sheds-55-billion-in-usdt-supply-as-stablecoin-turnover-hits-a-record-pace876261COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/tether-sheds-5-5-billion-in-usdt-supply-as-stablecoin-turnover-hits-a-record-pace-768x432.jpgTether Sheds $5.5 Billion in USDT Supply as Stablecoin Turnover Hits a Record PaceMoonpay launched a payment vault built for artificial intelligence agents on Wednesday, giving Claude and ChatGPT users a way to trade tokens, book travel and move money without handing an AI custody of their funds. The Moonpay new product, called PayBox, connects to Claude or ChatGPT through a custom connector. A user types a request […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/moonpay-gives-claude-and-chatgpt-users-a-vault-that-turns-prompts-into-payments876262COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/moonpay-gives-claude-and-chatgpt-users-a-vault-that-turns-prompts-into-payments-768x432.pngMoonpay Gives Claude and ChatGPT Users a Vault That Turns Prompts Into PaymentsRussia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) announced Wednesday that it has formally charged Telegram founder Pavel Durov with aiding terrorist activities and placed him on an international wanted list. The charge against Durov is the latest step in a pressure campaign that has steadily expanded beyond regulatory disputes and into criminal liability. Rather than focusing on […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/telegrams-pavel-durov-lands-on-russias-wanted-list-as-terror-charges-ignite-new-showdown876119COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/french-authorities-charge-telegram-ceo-durov-768x432.jpgTelegram’s Pavel Durov Lands on Russia’s Wanted List as Terror Charges Ignite New ShowdownSui Network’s native token SUI is releasing an estimated $15.4 million in new supply this week through its ongoing vesting schedule, part of a broader token unlock wave topped by artist-token platform Audiera (BEAT) at roughly $81.66 million. A Crowded Week for Token Unlocks A token unlock occurs when previously restricted cryptocurrency, typically set aside […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/sui-faces-15-million-in-daily-unlocks-as-beat-leads-this-weeks-81-million-token-release-wave876120COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/sui-faces-15-million-in-daily-unlocks-as-beat-leads-this-weeks-81-million-token-release-wave2_nwmk-768x432.jpgSUI Faces $15 Million in Daily Unlocks as BEAT Leads This Week’s $81 Million Token Release WaveBitcoin traded near $64,400 on Wednesday morning at 8:30 a.m. EDT, up roughly 1.6% over the previous 24 hours as positioning accelerated ahead of the Federal Reserve’s afternoon rate decision. Price Rebounds From Overnight Low The move higher came after bitcoin briefly slipped below $63,000 in the prior session before buyers consistently defended that area. […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-rebounds-before-fed-bombshell-as-traders-brace-for-30-hike-odds876121COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/bitcoin-rebounds-before-fed-bombshell-as-traders-brace-for-30-hike-odds-768x432.pngBitcoin Rebounds Before Fed Bombshell as Traders Brace for 30% Hike OddsTwelve years after the first hardware wallet shipped, holding your own bitcoin has never been easier, and more people than ever are handing that job to someone else. There is a difference between owning bitcoin and owning a claim on bitcoin, and most people who think they hold it, are holding the claim. Their coins […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/trezor-if-you-dont-hold-the-keys-you-dont-own-the-bitcoin876122COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/tr_nwmk-1-768x512.jpgTrezor: If You Don’t Hold the Keys, You Don’t Own the BitcoinIran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) fired ballistic missiles at U.S. forces in Jordan yesterday, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed, sending West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude up nearly 4% and putting bitcoin’s fragile ceasefire-driven rally back to the test. CENTCOM Says All Missiles Intercepted CENTCOM said in a statement that Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps forces […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/iran-launches-surprise-attack-on-us-base-in-jordan-as-oil-jumps-almost-4-putting-bitcoins-rally-to-the-test876123COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/trump-draws-red-line-vows-to-destroy-iranian-infrastructure-over-ship-attacks-768x432.pngIran Launches ‘Surprise Attack’ on US Base in Jordan as Oil Jumps Almost 4% Putting Bitcoin’s Rally to the TestSouth Korea’s Kospi index triggered a market-wide circuit breaker for the second consecutive time today, tumbling to an intraday low of 5,532.33 after opening more than 1% higher. Bitcoin (BTC), by contrast, climbed 1% above $64,000 even as Korea’s chip-stock selloff deepened. A Record Back-to-Back Circuit Breaker The Korea Exchange halted trading on both the […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/kospi-falls-below-5600-in-record-back-to-back-circuit-breaker-as-bitcoin-rises-above-64000876124COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/kospi-crashes-8-and-halts-trading-as-bitcoin-slides-2-heres-whats-behind-the-chip-stock-meltdown4_nwmk-768x432.jpgKospi Falls Below 5,600 in Record Back-to-Back Circuit Breaker as Bitcoin Rises Above $64,000Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR) says its stock has returned 42% annualized since the company adopted bitcoin as its primary treasury reserve asset in August 2020, outpacing bitcoin itself, the Magnificent Seven and the S&P 500. A Long-Term Bet, Restated Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor’s company touted its multiyear stock performance this week, telling followers that […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/strategy-says-mstr-delivered-42-annualized-return-since-bitcoin-standard-even-as-its-treasury-sits-underwater876125COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/michael-saylor-1-768x432.jpgStrategy Says MSTR Delivered 42% Annualized Return Since Bitcoin Standard, Even as Its Treasury Sits UnderwaterThe Federal Reserve is widely expected to hold its benchmark rate at 3.50% to 3.75% for a fifth straight meeting when Chair Kevin Warsh delivers the Federal Open Market Committee’s (FOMC) decision on July 29, but TD Securities says the U.S. dollar could weaken anyway as traders overprice the odds of a surprise hike. A […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/kevin-warshs-fed-decision-looms-heres-why-td-securities-says-the-dollar-could-still-drop876126COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/we-do-not-want-to-be-in-the-bailout-business-warsh-warns-crypto-is-on-its-own-768x432.pngKevin Warsh’s Fed Decision Looms: Here’s Why TD Securities Says the Dollar Could Still DropMARA CEO Fred Thiel says scarce electricity can produce far higher returns when directed to artificial intelligence than to bitcoin mining. The company still plans to mine bitcoin where low-cost or surplus energy makes the economics attractive. MARA Rethinks Its Power Portfolio as AI Margins Outpace Bitcoin Mining Power, not mining machines, is becoming the […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/mara-ceo-says-ai-delivers-more-revenue-from-power-than-bitcoin-mining876127COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/mara-ceo-says-ai-delivers-more-revenue-from-power-than-bitcoin-mining-768x432.pngMARA CEO Says AI Delivers More Revenue From Power Than Bitcoin MiningOn March 24, 2026, Antpool mined block 941,881 at 15:49:35 UTC while Foundry USA mined its own, completely different version of block 941,881 just 12 seconds later, splitting Bitcoin’s blockchain into two competing versions of history until one pool mined six blocks in a row to force a resolution. Why Two Miners Can ‘Win’ at […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/what-happens-when-two-miners-find-a-block-at-the-same-second-inside-an-orphan-race876128COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/what-happens-when-two-miners-find-a-block-at-the-same-second-inside-an-orphan-race-768x432.pngWhat Happens When Two Miners Find a Block at the Same Second? Inside an Orphan RaceNexo has restructured its operations in the European Economic Area to meet the European Union (EU)’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR) standards by using two regulated German partners rather than obtaining a direct single license. Uninterrupted Service Across European Markets Digital asset wealth platform Nexo has updated its European Economic Area (EEA) operating structure to […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/nexo-says-micar-gives-clients-a-clear-standard-for-platform-trust875972COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/nexo-says-micar-gives-clients-a-clear-standard-for-platform-trust-768x432.pngNexo Says MiCAR Gives Clients a Clear Standard for Platform TrustA shipwreck discovered in 1995 in Salcombe Bay off England’s south coast left divers and researchers with more than 400 gold coins but no confirmed identity for decades. In June 2026, a nearly 30-year effort by the British Museum, Bournemouth University, and the South West Maritime Archaeology Group identified it as the Dutch trader Dom […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/a-17th-century-shipwreck-full-of-moroccan-gold-baffled-divers-for-30-years-they-finally-cracked-it875973COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/a-17th-century-shipwreck-full-of-moroccan-gold-baffled-divers-for-30-years--they-finally-cracked-it-768x432.pngA 17th-Century Shipwreck Full of Moroccan Gold Baffled Divers for 30 Years. They Finally Cracked ItPsalion, a Singapore-based digital asset firm, has launched a $50 million venture fund targeting pre-seed and seed-stage startups building blockchain infrastructure, trade finance, real-world assets and stablecoins. Bridging Web2 and Web3 Singapore digital asset firm Psalion has reportedly launched its third and largest venture vehicle — a $50 million fund designed to back the next […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/psalion-launches-50m-fund-to-back-blockchain-startups-as-web3-adoption-pushes-forward875974COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/psalion-launches-50m-fund-to-back-blockchain-startups-as-web3-adoption-pushes-forward-768x432.jpgPsalion Launches $50M Fund to Back Blockchain Startups as Web3 Adoption Pushes ForwardIndia’s Narcotics Control Bureau dismantled the alleged “Team Kalki” darknet drug network with blockchain intelligence from Binance and the Data Security Council of India. The investigation helped authorities trace illicit crypto transactions, freeze cryptocurrency assets and disrupt the group’s financial network. Blockchain Left a Trail Despite the Network’s Secrecy A darknet drug syndicate allegedly used […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/a-darknet-drug-ring-used-crypto-to-hide-its-moneybinance-helped-india-freeze-its-assets875975COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/binance-768x432.jpgA Darknet Drug Ring Used Crypto to Hide Its Money—Binance Helped India Freeze Its AssetsHundreds of shared Claude AI conversations briefly appeared in Google Search, exposing legal, technical, and personal discussions. The discovery highlights how public sharing features can create unexpected privacy risks as AI tools become part of everyday work. Shared AI Conversations Became Searchable Hundreds of Claude AI conversations reportedly appeared online after Reddit users discovered that […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/your-ai-chats-may-be-showing-up-in-google-search-one-sharing-feature-made-it-possible875976COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ai-chat-google-search-768x432.jpgYour AI Chats May Be Showing up in Google Search — One Sharing Feature Made It PossibleThree bitcoin investors say they lost nearly $1.8 million after downloading a fake Sparrow Wallet from Apple’s App Store and entering their recovery phrases. The lawsuit now challenges Apple’s app review practices as crypto scams continue targeting mobile users. Lawsuit Alleges Fake Wallet Bypassed App Store Safeguards Three bitcoin investors have sued Apple, claiming they […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/a-fake-crypto-wallet-reached-apples-app-store-three-users-say-it-cost-them-18-million875977COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/apple-768x432.jpgA Fake Crypto Wallet Reached Apple’s App Store — Three Users Say It Cost Them $1.8 MillionA group of 134 banking association officers and bank leaders from across the United States is urging the Senate to revise the CLARITY Act before final passage, warning that stablecoin incentives could challenge the role of bank deposits. Bank Leaders Push Senate to Rewrite Stablecoin Provision The bank leaders’ CLARITY Act letter urged U.S. Senator […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/134-bank-leaders-sound-alarm-over-clarity-act-they-want-a-key-crypto-rule-changed875978COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/congress-building-6-768x432.jpg134 Bank Leaders Sound Alarm Over CLARITY Act — They Want a Key Crypto Rule ChangedThailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed a criminal complaint against crypto exchange Bitkub Online and two former directors for allegedly making false entries in official reports between May and October 2021. SEC Allegations and Reporting Breaches Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission has filed a criminal complaint against Bitkub Online Co. Ltd. and two former […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/thailand-sec-accuses-bitkub-executives-of-hiding-50m-hack-losses-from-regulators875979COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/thailand-sec-accuses-bitkub-executives-of-hiding-50m-hack-losses-from-regulators-768x432.pngThailand SEC Accuses Bitkub Executives of Hiding $50M Hack Losses From RegulatorsDragonfly managing partner Haseeb Qureshi says crypto venture capital could lose relevance as dominant platforms capture more users and liquidity. The warning comes as the number of active crypto investors falls to its lowest level since late 2020. Cryptorank Counts Just 150 Active Venture Firms, Fewest Since November 2020 Crypto venture capital may be approaching […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/dragonflys-haseeb-qureshi-warns-crypto-vc-may-end-by-2030-as-active-investors-drop-by-87-from-2022-peak875980COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/dragonflys-haseeb-qureshi-warns-crypto-vc-may-end-by-2030-as-active-investors-drop-by-87-from-2022-peak-768x432.pngDragonfly’s Haseeb Qureshi Warns Crypto VC May End by 2030 as Active Investors Drop by 87% From 2022 PeakSEC Chair Paul Atkins says he is optimistic Congress will pass the CLARITY Act, a landmark crypto market structure bill designed to create clearer digital asset rules. The Senate review now becomes the key test for whether the U.S. will establish its first comprehensive crypto market structure framework. SEC Chair Pushes Congress Toward New Crypto […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/sec-chair-backs-clarity-act-says-hes-optimistic-congress-will-pass-landmark-crypto-bill875981COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/paul-atkins-clarity-act-crypto-768x432.jpgSEC Chair Backs CLARITY Act — Says He’s ‘Optimistic’ Congress Will Pass Landmark Crypto BillU.S. District Judge Katherine Menendez blocked Minnesota from enforcing the first state felony ban on prediction markets days before its Aug. 1 start. The ruling gives Kalshi and Polymarket US broad temporary protection, even as the judge found that entertainment and other contracts may fall outside federal swap regulation. A broad injunction built on a […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/minnesota-judge-blocks-prediction-market-ban-but-says-some-contracts-arent-swaps875825COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/minnesota-judge-blocks-prediction-market-ban-but-says-some-contracts-arent-swaps-768x432.pngMinnesota Judge Blocks Prediction-Market Ban but Says Some Contracts Aren’t SwapsEmirates has launched Crypto.com Pay on its website and mobile app, giving eligible UAE residents a new way to pay for flights priced and settled in Emirati dirhams. The rollout allows customers with a Crypto.com account to select the payment service during checkout on emirates.com or through the Emirates App. Transactions are processed through Crypto.com’s […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/emirates-launches-cryptocom-pay-for-flight-bookings-as-dubai-advances-cashless-strategy875826COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/emirates-launches-crypto-com-pay-for-flight-bookings-as-dubai-advances-cashless-strategy-768x432.pngEmirates Launches Crypto.com Pay for Flight Bookings as Dubai Advances Cashless StrategyMore than 60 cryptocurrency companies, blockchains, and decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols shut down or filed for bankruptcy between January and July 2026, a pace that accelerated sharply in the final weeks of July. The past several months have exposed the part of the crypto industry that rarely gets attention during bull markets. Since bitcoin retreated […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/over-60-crypto-firms-and-projects-fold-in-2026-as-bankruptcies-bear-market-and-hacks-rip-industry-apart875827COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/over-60-crypto-firms-and-projects-fold-in-2026-as-bankruptcies-bear-market-and-hacks-rip-industry-apart-768x432.pngOver 60 Crypto Firms and Projects Fold in 2026 as Bankruptcies, Bear Market and Hacks Rip Industry ApartMorgan Stanley has launched exchange-traded products tracking ether and solana, expanding a digital asset lineup that began with bitcoin. Their 0.14% fees and staking plans raise the competitive pressure on established crypto fund managers. Morgan Stanley Combines 0.14% Fees and Staking to Challenge Crypto Fund Leaders Morgan Stanley is bringing its distribution power to the […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/morgan-stanley-launches-ether-and-solana-etps-with-staking-and-market-low-fees875828COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/morgan-stanley-launches-ether-and-solana-etps-with-staking-and-market-low-fees-768x432.jpgMorgan Stanley Launches Ether and Solana ETPs With Staking and Market-low FeesGalaxy Digital has acquired roughly 500 acres in McGregor, Texas, marking the company’s second major data center investment in the state. The deal, signed through a development agreement with the City of McGregor, will put an artificial intelligence and high-performance computing campus inside the McGregor Industrial Park. The land sale generated approximately $7.5 million in […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/galaxy-digital-bets-big-on-ai-with-500-acre-texas-campus-as-glxy-shares-slump-17875829COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/galaxy-digital-bets-big-on-ai-with-500-acre-texas-campus-as-glxy-shares-slump-17-768x432.pngGalaxy Digital Bets Big on AI With 500-Acre Texas Campus as GLXY Shares Slump 17%Former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes bought another $6.39 million in ether (ETH), pushing his total purchases to 7,213 ETH even though the position sits roughly $301,000 underwater. The Maelstrom chief investment officer’s buying streak follows a $606,000 loss he booked on ETH just weeks earlier. A $6.39 Million Buy Extends a Two-Week Streak Lookonchain flagged […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/arthur-hayes-buys-639-million-more-eth-despite-a-301k-paper-loss-heres-what-hes-betting-on875830COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/arthur-hayes-buys-6-39-million-more-eth-despite-a-301k-paper-loss-heres-what-hes-betting-on2_nwmk-768x432.jpgArthur Hayes Buys $6.39 Million More ETH Despite a $301K Paper Loss: Here’s What He’s Betting onLagos, Nigeria, July 28, 2026 – Quidax, the first digital assets exchange to receive a provisional licence from Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), today announced the expansion of its stablecoin infrastructure to more than 21 countries and 14 currencies, enabling startups, fintechs, and global enterprises to move value seamlessly across Africa and key international […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/nigerias-first-sec-licensed-exchange-quidax-expands-stablecoin-infrastructure-to-over-21-countries875831COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/qud_nwmk-768x432.jpgNigeria’s First SEC-Licensed Exchange, Quidax, Expands Stablecoin Infrastructure to Over 21 CountriesReal Vision CEO Raoul Pal said bitcoin carries an 87% correlation to global liquidity, arguing the asset tracks the amount of money moving through the financial system rather than corporate earnings or the news cycle. A Detailed Explanation Pal, founder of financial media platform Real Vision and a retired Goldman Sachs hedge fund manager, is […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/raoul-pal-bitcoins-87-correlation-to-global-liquidity-beats-earnings-and-headlines875832COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/raoul-pal-bitcoins-87-correlation-to-global-liquidity-beats-earnings-and-headlines2_nwmk-768x432.jpgRaoul Pal: Bitcoin’s 87% Correlation to Global Liquidity Beats Earnings and HeadlinesFederal funds futures traders are pricing a majority chance that the U.S. Federal Reserve holds rates steady this week, but trading activity beneath the headline tells a more nuanced story. Positioning has gradually shifted as Chair Kevin Warsh approaches his second policy decision, with a growing share of participants buying protection against the possibility of […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/prediction-markets-say-hold-citadel-securities-says-fed-will-hike-as-trump-pressures-central-bank875833COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/prediction-markets-say-hold-citadel-securities-says-fed-will-hike-as-trump-pressures-central-bank-768x432.pngPrediction Markets Say Hold, Citadel Securities Says Fed Will Hike as Trump Pressures Central BankU.S. spot ether ETFs attracted $9.23 million on Monday, while bitcoin funds recorded a third consecutive day of withdrawals. Solana and XRP products also posted modest gains, but HYPE ETFs continued to lose capital. Ether ETFs Add $9.23 Million as Bitcoin Withdrawals Extend to 3 Days Institutional crypto demand opened the week on an uneven […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/blackrock-pulls-1175-million-into-etha-as-ether-funds-outpace-bitcoin-again875834COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/blackrock-pulls-11-75-million-into-etha-as-ether-funds-outpace-bitcoin-again-768x432.jpgBlackrock Pulls $11.75 Million Into ETHA as Ether Funds Outpace Bitcoin AgainIn its most recent Financial System Stability Assessment report, the IMF acknowledged the massive scale of the Brazilian cryptocurrency market, with cross-border crypto flows surpassing traditional alternatives. The report calls for full implementation of AML/CFT measures to plug compliance holes in an incomplete regulatory framework. IMF Acknowledges Size of Brazil’s Crypto Market, Calls for Enhanced […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/imf-sounds-the-alarm-why-brazils-booming-crypto-market-needs-urgent-oversight875684COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/imf-brazil-768x432.jpgIMF Sounds the Alarm: Why Brazil’s Booming Crypto Market Needs Urgent OversightBitcoin fell back under $64,000 on July 28 as roughly $100 million in leveraged positions were wiped out across the crypto market inside 60 minutes, marking the third time this week traders have been flushed out around that level. Bitcoin’s Third Break Below $64,000 This Week The $64,000 level has become a battleground of sorts […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-slides-under-64000-again-as-100-million-liquidated-in-an-hour875685COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/bitcoin-slides-under-64000-again-as-100-million-liquidated-in-an-hour2_nwmk-768x432.jpgBitcoin Slides Under $64,000 Again as $100 Million Liquidated in an HourPOSCO International and LG CNS have launched a pilot on the Injective blockchain to tokenize real trade accounts receivable using live data from overseas subsidiaries. Overcoming Legacy Trade Bottlenecks POSCO International and LG CNS have launched a pilot to tokenize live trade receivables on the Injective blockchain, marking one of South Korea’s most advanced real‑world […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/south-korea-giants-lg-cns-and-posco-international-deploy-live-trade-data-on-injective-blockchain875686COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/south-korea-giants-lg-cns-and-posco-international-deploy-live-trade-data-on-injective-blockchain-768x432.jpgSouth Korea Giants LG CNS and POSCO International Deploy Live Trade Data on Injective BlockchainGlobal trade still relies on outdated correspondent banking networks, pre-funded Nostro/Vostro accounts, and time-zone mismatches that cause multiday delays. Industry leader John Cho advocates for a multi-currency stablecoin ecosystem where local currency stablecoins complement USD stablecoins to prevent double foreign exchange conversions. The Friction of Foreign-Exchange Overhead For decades, the global financial plumbing that powers […]]]>https://blog.coinsnews.com/ratio-ceo-says-multi-currency-stablecoins-could-eliminate-costly-fx-conversions-across-asia875687COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/john-cho-768x432.jpgRatio CEO Says Multi-Currency Stablecoins Could Eliminate Costly FX Conversions Across Asia