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Ethereum roadmap prioritizes privacy and quantum-resistant cryptography
Vitalik Buterin has emphasized privacy and quantum resistance as core focuses in Ethereum's upcoming Lean Ethereum upgrades, which are expected to represent the protocol's third major iteration.
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Keel shuts US bitcoin mining operations, pivots to AI infrastructure
Keel has ceased all US bitcoin mining operations as part of a broader industry shift toward AI infrastructure provisioning, joining other miners making similar strategic transitions.
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BlackRock notes bitcoin sentiment shift as it decouples from equities
BlackRock observes bitcoin sentiment improving as the asset shows signs of decoupling from stock market movements, reinforcing its appeal as a portfolio diversifier.
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BTCPay Server offers 3 BTC bounty after critical vulnerability exploit
BTCPay Server disclosed a critical security vulnerability that may have been exploited using AI tools. The project is offering up to 3 BTC as a recovery bounty, with credit to security researchers Craig Raw and the Bitcoin Red Team fund for the disclosure.
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JTO gains on-chain strength despite spot market selling pressure
Jito Finance's token shows strong on-chain metrics, but spot market sellers are resisting the upward move, creating a tension between on-chain demand and exchange selling.
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SEC to consider tailored crypto offering rules at Friday meeting
The SEC will hold an open meeting Friday at 10 AM ET to discuss proposing new rules for a tailored offering regime covering certain crypto-based investment contracts.
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Whale deposits $172M USDC to Aave
An anonymous whale transferred approximately 172 million USDC to the Aave protocol, according to blockchain monitoring data.
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Saylor defends Bitcoin decentralization against BIP-110 proposal
Michael Saylor publicly rejected the BIP-110 proposal, reaffirming that Bitcoin's network consensus—not individual actors—determines protocol changes.
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MicroStrategy offloads 1,690 BTC in latest sale
MicroStrategy sold approximately 1,690 BTC last week, valued around $108.6M. Over the past six weeks, the company has disposed of roughly 6,916 BTC totaling $429.35M.
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BOJ rate hike signal sparks rare U.S.-backed yen intervention
Japan's central bank governor signaled a potential rate hike as soon as September, prompting coordinated yen-buying intervention backed by the U.S. amid concerns that yen weakness could stoke inflation and lift global bond yields.
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Major Bitcoin holder sells 1,690 BTC in $108.6M transaction
An unnamed strategy entity offloaded 1,690 Bitcoin for approximately $108.6 million, bringing its remaining holdings to 840,447 BTC. The transaction signals a partial reduction in the holder's exposure.
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MicroStrategy sells 1,690 BTC; USD reserves reach $4.65B
MicroStrategy's Strategy entity offloaded approximately 1,690 BTC while building cash reserves to $4.65 billion. The firm's total bitcoin holdings represent roughly 4% of the 21 million coin supply cap.
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MicroStrategy sells 1,690 BTC for $108.6M
MicroStrategy offloaded roughly 1,690 bitcoin at an average price of $64,262 per coin, raising approximately $108.6 million. The sale represents a notable reduction in the company's crypto holdings.
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MicroStrategy sells ~1,700 BTC in market transaction
MicroStrategy offloaded approximately 1,690 bitcoin in a transaction valued near $108 million, according to Watcher.Guru. The sale represents a notable move by the publicly traded software firm, a known large-scale bitcoin accumulator.
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Solana doubles block space to 100M compute units, halves block times to 200ms
Solana has increased its block space from 48M to 100M compute units and reduced block times from 400ms to 200ms, enabling fourfold throughput gains. The upgrades aim to support more on-chain activity and developer applications.
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UK FCA to unveil tokenized asset rules in coming months
The UK Financial Conduct Authority is expected to announce progress on new regulatory frameworks for tokenized digital assets, including tokenized gold, within the next few months.
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Coinsbuy exchange suffers $8M coordinated theft across TRON and Ethereum
Onchain analysis links a single attacker to an $8 million drain from Coinsbuy spanning TRON and Ethereum networks, with stolen funds funneled through FixedFloat. The attack method remains unconfirmed.
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Swedish H100 becomes Europe's second-largest Bitcoin holder with 3,506 BTC
H100, a Swedish entity, has accumulated 3,506 BTC and now ranks as Europe's second-largest Bitcoin treasury holder.
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Trump Media charges traders for early access to presidential posts
Trump Media reportedly offers trading firms early access to President Trump's Truth Social posts for up to $1.2M annually. The arrangement raises concerns about information asymmetry, as prior Trump announcements have moved commodity markets significantly.
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Australia suspends Cryptolink's crypto ATM operations
Australian regulators have suspended Cryptolink's cryptocurrency ATM network. The action underscores ongoing regulatory scrutiny of crypto infrastructure and compliance requirements in the region.
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Bitcoin rallies to August high as traders await US inflation data
Bitcoin reached a new August peak ahead of the weekly close as investors refocus on upcoming US inflation reports and Federal Reserve rate decisions.
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Whale dumps 1K BTC; Empery Digital cuts holdings 76% in three weeks
A major holder sold 1,019 BTC this week, part of a 7,513 BTC liquidation over three weeks. Empery Digital reduced its position by 76%, offloading 1,635 BTC since July. Bitcoin trades near $64K–$65K support.
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China's central bank outlines digital yuan expansion in five-year plan
China's central bank released its 15th Five-Year Reform and Development Plan, committing to steady progress on digital yuan development and broader RMB adoption in international trade.
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UK regulator pushes blockchain adoption in financial markets for efficiency gains
UK financial regulator is signaling support for companies deploying blockchain technology across markets to enhance speed, efficiency, and security.
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BlackRock, Western Union drive Solana adoption; network hits 1B weekly transactions
BlackRock filed to issue tokenized fund shares on Solana while Western Union launched a stablecoin-backed card across 37 markets. The network processed a record 1.01B non-vote transactions in a week, alongside launches of institutional yield products, RWA infrastructure, and trading tools.
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Over 1,000 BTC moved to OKEx in major transfer
Whale Alert detected a transfer of approximately 1,009 BTC (valued near $65.6M) from an unidentified wallet to OKEx exchange, signaling potential selling pressure or exchange deposit activity.
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Bitcoin steadies above $65K as geopolitical tensions ease
Bitcoin rose to $65,209 amid reports of potential Iran-Oman negotiations over the Strait of Hormuz, easing regional tensions and boosting broader risk appetite across equities and crypto.
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Swedish firm H100 triples Bitcoin holdings to 3,506 BTC via major acquisition
H100, a Swedish entity, completed a 2,455 BTC acquisition that brought its total Bitcoin treasury to 3,506 BTC, making it Europe's second-largest corporate Bitcoin holder.
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Bitcoin volatility index hits 2025 low as options demand cools
Bitcoin's BVIV volatility gauge fell to its lowest point this year amid declining option interest, though put options for downside protection remain expensive relative to call options.
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North Korean hackers leverage AI in escalating crypto fraud operations
Report indicates North Korean threat actors are increasingly using artificial intelligence to enhance cryptocurrency scams and fraud schemes.
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Marathon Digital offloads 23k BTC in major miner sale
Bitcoin mining firm Marathon Digital has sold approximately 23,093 BTC, valued at over $1.6 billion, according to reports.
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Binance transfers 500M USDT to Tether Treasury
Whale Alert detected a 500 million USDT transfer from Binance to Tether's treasury, according to on-chain monitoring. The movement may signal stablecoin rebalancing or redemption activity.
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Binance distributes IBM bStock dividend to eligible holders
Binance has credited dividend payments to users holding IBM tokenized shares (IBMB) before the August 10, 2026 cutoff date. Holders received approximately $1.69 USD per share in additional IBMB tokens.
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Marathon Digital sold 23K BTC in H1 2026, secured $600M loan backed by holdings
Marathon Digital disclosed it sold ~23,093 BTC for $1.63B in the first half of 2026 to fund operations and growth. The miner held 35,577 BTC as of June 30 and later secured a $600M loan from Coinbase and Two Prime backed by 18,750 BTC.
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Bitcoin miner Marathon offloads 23K BTC in H1 2026
Marathon Digital sold approximately 23,000 BTC for $1.6B during the first half of 2026, while maintaining a reserve of roughly 35,500 BTC valued near $2.3B.
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Tether moves 500M USDT to Binance from treasury
Whale Alert detected a transfer of 500 million USDT from Tether's treasury to Binance, signaling potential stablecoin supply activity on the exchange.
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