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Quantum computing threat: first attack likely to go unannounced, say crypto execs
Crypto industry leaders warn that bad actors with quantum computers capable of breaking cryptography would likely exploit the advantage quietly rather than target high-profile wallets, to avoid detection.
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$109M USDC moved to Deribit from unknown source
Whale Alert detected a transfer of 109 million USDC to Deribit, a major cryptocurrency derivatives platform. The origin wallet remains unidentified.
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Large USDC transfer from Deribit to unknown address
Whale Alert detected a transfer of approximately 146 million USDC from derivatives exchange Deribit to an unidentified wallet, according to on-chain monitoring.
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North Korean hackers deploy AI to scale phishing and data theft
Reuters reports that Kimsuky, a North Korean-linked hacking group, has developed AI-powered tools to automate cyberattacks, enhance phishing campaigns, and process stolen data at scale.
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NYSE developing onchain settlement for tokenized securities
NYSE President Lynn Martin announced the exchange is building an onchain settlement platform for tokenized securities and participated in a DTC tokenization pilot in July, signaling plans to integrate blockchain infrastructure into traditional market operations.
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Upbit adds six tokens to BTC and USDT trading pairs
South Korea's largest exchange Upbit will launch trading for CYS, ICNT, XAN, EDEN, AIOZ, and ALLO against BTC and USDT starting August 10 at 2 p.m. KST. Projects span infrastructure, DePIN, and AI sectors.
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JPMorgan CEO warns US reserve currency status tied to military strength and fiscal health
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon stated that maintaining US reserve currency status depends on sustaining military dominance and avoiding economic collapse over the next 25 years.
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TUT leads liquidations with $44M in 24 hours, outpacing BTC and ETH
Lookonchain reports TUT experienced over $44M in liquidations in the past day, surpassing both Bitcoin and Ethereum in liquidation volume during the period.
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Ex-Defense Secretary: Crypto clarity bill is national security priority
Former US Defense Secretary Mark Esper argues in Financial Times that passing crypto regulatory clarity legislation is essential to prevent activity from migrating to unregulated foreign markets.
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Hyperliquid perpetuals reach 263K active traders
Hyperliquid's perpetual futures platform reported over 263,000 concurrent active traders, marking a significant engagement milestone for the decentralized derivatives exchange.
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Bitcoin anti-spam fork stalls after producing just two blocks
A Bitcoin fork designed to address spam issues ceased operation after mining only two blocks, indicating the experimental chain did not gain traction or viability.
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Bitcoin fork attempt stalls with minimal mining support
A Bitcoin fork marketed as an anti-spam solution attracted only 2.53% of mining power and mined just two blocks before stalling, with block times stretching to hours apart.
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Short sellers face $102M liquidations as TUT surges 117%
Short positions across crypto markets were liquidated for over $102M in a 24-hour period, with roughly half attributed to TUT's sharp 117% rally.
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World Liberty received $100M from businessman under money-laundering probe
World Liberty Financial accepted a $100 million investment from Guren "Bobby" Zhou, who is the subject of an active British money-laundering investigation, according to reporting by the New York Times.
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Senate delays Clarity Act vote, drawing mixed reactions from crypto sector
The Senate has postponed a procedural vote on the Clarity Act this month, disappointing crypto advocates but potentially offering strategic advantages for industry stakeholders.
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Brazil mandates 24-hour delay on self-custody transfers starting 2027
Brazil will require a 24-hour waiting period before crypto transfers to self-custody wallets, effective January 1, 2027, as part of fraud prevention measures covering cryptocurrencies and stablecoins.
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Over 1,000 BTC moved to Binance in large transfer
Whale Alert detected a transfer of approximately 1,019 BTC (worth ~$66.4M) from an unidentified wallet to Binance, a notable on-chain movement tracked by market participants.
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Russian hardware wallet sales surge 107% ahead of new crypto regulation
Hardware wallet sales in Russia have jumped 107% as users move assets to cold storage ahead of Putin's anticipated crypto law, signaling heightened adoption and regulatory caution.
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Stablecoin card payments hit $750M as adoption accelerates
Crypto-backed payment cards processed $750 million in stablecoin transactions, signaling growing mainstream adoption of digital assets for everyday spending.
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Hyperliquid revenue falls as RWA perps surge; fee-sharing program diverts platform earnings
Hyperliquid's real-world asset perpetuals have driven open interest to record levels, but platform revenue has declined for four consecutive quarters. A fee-sharing model that allocates half of trading volume to external builders is cited as the structural reason for the revenue gap affecting HYPE token backing.
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Over 100 crypto projects shut down in 2026 amid sector consolidation
According to reporting, more than 100 cryptocurrency projects have ceased operations in 2026, reflecting a broader industry shakeout comparable to past tech cycles.
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Bitcoin spot ETFs see strongest weekly inflows since April
Bitcoin spot ETFs attracted $853.5 million in net inflows last week, marking the largest weekly intake since mid-April, with BlackRock's IBIT fund leading the inflows.
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JPMorgan CEO warns US reserve currency status at risk within 25 years
Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan, stated that the United States could lose its position as the world's reserve currency over the next two and a half decades, citing structural economic pressures.
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Bitcoin sees 2.27M new wallets amid custody reassessment
Santiment reports Bitcoin network activity spiked with 2.27M new wallets and 751K active wallets, attributed to users relocating funds in response to Coldcard hardware wallet concerns.
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Crypto sector sees wave of project shutdowns as market consolidates around viable protocols
Over 100 crypto projects have ceased operations in 2026 as the industry undergoes a shakeout similar to the dot-com era, with unsustainable ventures being eliminated while protocols with genuine user bases and revenue streams survive.
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BTCPay disables remote Lightning access after vulnerability exploited
BTCPay restricted remote Lightning Network access following reports that attackers exploited a vulnerability to drain funds from LND nodes.
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Robinhood unlikely to launch native token, analyst says
Nansen analyst suggests Robinhood won't issue its own token because it would cannibalize $HOOD stock, and the company is leveraging Ethereum L2 infrastructure for technical capabilities rather than tokenomics.
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Bitcoin ETFs see $853.5M inflow
Bitcoin exchange-traded funds recorded $853.5 million in net inflows, signaling continued institutional interest in crypto exposure.
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BIP-110 Bitcoin fork stalls after two blocks amid low miner support
A proposed Bitcoin fork implementing BIP-110 has stalled after just two blocks, facing full network mining difficulty with minimal hashpower backing the mandatory signaling effort.
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BitMart founder denies asset misappropriation, confirms orderly wind-down
BitMart's founder has stated the exchange remains operational, denies asset theft or unauthorized withdrawals, and is proceeding with a controlled shutdown process.
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BIP-110 fork retains just 0.15% of Bitcoin hashpower, lags main chain
A BIP-110 fork attempting to restrict non-financial data in Bitcoin transactions has attracted minimal hashpower support, with only 0.15% of the network mining the minority chain, which has fallen 80+ blocks behind the main chain.
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MicroStrategy sold Bitcoin to disprove market crash narrative, CEO says
MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor stated the company sold Bitcoin around $59k–$60k to counter market concerns that large BTC sales would trigger a crash. The sale demonstrated market resilience; Saylor noted the company's break-even point is 3.2% Bitcoin appreciation, enabling dividend payments via BTC sales rather than equity dilution.
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Nearly half of executives pull back on AI agents due to cost concerns
A KPMG survey cited by Forbes found that 49% of business leaders have scaled back AI agent deployments after determining operational costs exceeded expected benefits.
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Brazil to impose up to 24-hour hold on large crypto transfers starting 2027
Brazil is implementing new rules effective January 1, 2027 that will allow authorities to hold crypto transactions exceeding $10,000 sent to foreign exchanges or self-custody wallets for up to 24 hours as part of fraud prevention measures.
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Three charged in alleged kidnapping plot targeting Bitcoin holder's family
Three Missouri men face charges in connection with an alleged scheme to kidnap a Bitcoin holder's relatives and extort cryptocurrency from him, according to Cointelegraph reporting.
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Marathon Digital secures $600M in loans backed by 18,750 BTC
Marathon Digital pledged approximately 18,750 BTC as collateral for $600 million in new financing from Coinbase Credit and Two Prime Lending, with proceeds earmarked for energy assets, Bitcoin mining, and AI infrastructure expansion.
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Spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs post strongest week since April
Spot Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded funds recorded their best weekly performance since April, signaling renewed institutional interest in crypto assets.
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KAITO plunges 32.8% in a week amid heavy selling and long liquidations
KAITO token fell 32.8% over seven days as selling pressure mounted and leveraged long positions were liquidated, according to AMBCrypto.
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BTCPay disables remote Lightning access following node compromise
BTCPay has restricted remote Lightning Network access after reports of compromised nodes and fund theft. Foundation and Citadel21 operators reported drained nodes; full scope of losses and affected users unclear.
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BIP-110 minority fork trails Bitcoin main chain by 18 blocks
A BIP-110-backed minority fork emerged at Bitcoin block 961,632 but has fallen 18 blocks behind the main chain due to insufficient hash power at current difficulty. Supporters acknowledge the fork would need major changes to catch up.
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