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AI16Z founder Shaw Walters says crypto needs fundamental restart
Shaw Walters, founder of AI16Z, gave his first interview since declaring the ElizaOS token dead. He criticized the crypto industry, calling it a "casino" and arguing the sector needs to "die and be restarted," while defending his decision to launch the token.
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Bitcoin and ether ETFs see $1.1B inflow in strongest week since April
Spot Bitcoin and ether ETFs attracted $1.1 billion in net inflows during their best week since April, despite subdued trading volumes. Analysts attribute the surge partly to the Coldcard wallet exploit, which prompted investors to move holdings into regulated fund vehicles.
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Bank of America flags peak investor bullishness, warns on risk assets
Bank of America reports investor sentiment has reached its highest level since 2021 and cautions that it may be time to reduce exposure to stocks and other risk assets.
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Coldcard hardware wallet exploit reaches $111M in losses; 25+ attack patterns identified
Investigators have documented a Coldcard hardware wallet exploit affecting over $111 million in funds, with analysis revealing more than 25 distinct attack patterns used by threat actors.
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Senate Majority Leader moves to advance Clarity Act for floor vote
Senate Majority Leader Thune filed cloture on the motion to proceed to the Clarity Act, with a floor vote scheduled for Tuesday, September 15 after the chamber reconvenes.
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1,000 BTC moved to Binance from unknown wallet
Whale Alert detected a transfer of 1,000 bitcoin (approximately $65M) from an unidentified address to Binance, a potential indicator of imminent selling pressure or exchange activity.
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Crypto card spending hits record $759M monthly amid growing adoption
Cryptocurrency payment card monthly spending reached an all-time high of $759 million, more than doubling year-over-year, according to Cointelegraph reporting.
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Bitmart founder breaks silence on shutdown, denies asset misappropriation
Bitmart founder Sheldon addressed the exchange's operational suspension and user withdrawal freeze, stating the team is conducting asset reviews and system maintenance. He denied allegations of asset theft or early withdrawal and indicated plans for court involvement and third-party audits.
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T. Rowe Price includes memecoins in crypto ETF, citing active management approach
The $1.9 trillion asset manager T. Rowe Price has added established memecoins to its cryptocurrency ETF, arguing that excluding them would conflict with its active investment strategy in the crypto space.
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IMF: Local stablecoins may accelerate digital dollar adoption
The International Monetary Fund suggests that proliferation of regional stablecoins could drive broader adoption of digital currency alternatives, including central bank digital currencies.
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Trump Media scales back crypto ambitions, refocuses strategy
Trump Media has reduced its cryptocurrency initiatives as the company narrows its strategic focus. The move reflects a shift in the company's priorities away from digital assets.
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MicroStrategy raised $15B via AI-designed financing instruments backed by Bitcoin
Michael Saylor reported that MicroStrategy used AI to design new financing tools, including convertible preferred stock, to raise approximately $15 billion in capital. The company, which holds ~$30B in Bitcoin, exhausted traditional convertible bond capacity and deployed the new instruments to scale funding.
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$1.2B in crypto stolen across 276 incidents in 2026; Coldcard hack accounts for 10%
Cointelegraph reports that 2026 has recorded $1.2 billion in cryptocurrency theft across 276 separate events, with the Coldcard hardware wallet hack representing approximately 10% of total losses in a short timeframe.
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Senate advances crypto Clarity Act toward September vote
The U.S. Senate majority leader initiated the procedural process needed to bring the crypto Clarity Act to a floor vote, keeping the bill on track for potential consideration next month.
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BTCPay warns LND users of credential theft affecting Lightning wallets
BTCPay issued an urgent advisory for users running LND nodes to patch immediately or take servers offline after attackers obtained credentials enabling control of Lightning wallets and fund transfers.
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BONK drops 14% following Upbit delisting
BONK token fell 14% after South Korean exchange Upbit removed its trading pair, signaling reduced liquidity and exchange support for the asset.
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Crypto market rebounds $170B since early July despite 2026 losses
The crypto market has recovered $170 billion in value since July 1st, though year-to-date losses remain substantial at approximately $780 billion.
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TRON protocol revenue reaches $37.8M amid rising whale activity
TRON's protocol revenue climbed to $37.8M as large wallet transactions increased. The metric tracks network economic health and user engagement on the blockchain.
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Spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs extend inflow streaks into fifth and fourth days
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $98.85M in net inflows on August 7, continuing a five-day inflow streak. Ether ETFs also saw $49.60M in inflows, extending their four-day streak.
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Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs see inflows; Solana and XRP flat
Bitcoin spot ETF recorded $101.7M net inflows and Ethereum $49.6M on Aug. 7, while Solana and XRP ETFs showed no net movement.
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US court grants Bybit expedited discovery in $1.5B North Korea theft case
A US court has authorized Bybit to pursue expedited discovery to trace funds from a major North Korea-linked hack, allowing the exchange to request account details and transaction records from platforms operating in the US.
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Brazil's central bank to impose 24-hour hold on large crypto transfers starting 2025
Brazil will enforce anti-fraud rules requiring delays of up to 24 hours on crypto transfers exceeding $10,000 to overseas providers or self-custody wallets, targeting proceeds from financial fraud. The measure applies to single transactions or daily cumulative transfers.
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HyperLabs unlocks and deposits $HYPE tokens to exchanges
HyperLabs released 433,025 HYPE tokens (~$23.5M) and has been moving them to exchange wallets including Flowdesk and OKX, suggesting potential selling pressure.
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XRPL amendment proposal enables encrypted token balances for institutional assets
A proposed XRP Ledger amendment would allow institutions to encrypt token balances and transfers while granting selective access to issuers, auditors, and regulators—targeting tokenized Wall Street assets.
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Major ETH holder exits 3-year position with $19M realized loss
A large Ethereum holder liquidated 7,323 ETH (~$14M) after holding since early 2022–2023, crystallizing cumulative losses exceeding $19M. The position was staked and purchased at an average cost basis around $2,723 per token.
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U.S. Treasury sanctions two crypto exchanges over alleged Iran sanctions evasion
The U.S. Treasury Department imposed sanctions on two cryptocurrency exchanges accused of facilitating money laundering and sanctions circumvention for Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
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BIP-110 fork poses replay-attack risk to Bitcoin sellers, developer warns
A developer warns that if a minority chain emerges from a BIP-110 fork, transactions on the fork could be replayed on the main Bitcoin network, potentially causing holders to lose real BTC when selling fork coins until chain separation is implemented.
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Galaxy Digital transfers 1,346 BTC to new wallet amid whale accumulation
On-chain monitoring shows Galaxy Digital moved approximately 1,346 BTC (worth ~$87M) to a newly created wallet, part of broader whale accumulation activity in the market.
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Microsoft flags malware campaigns abusing BNB Smart Chain for command delivery
Microsoft Threat Intelligence discovered attackers leveraging BNB Smart Chain smart contracts to distribute malware instructions via compromised websites. The ClickFix and TerminalFix campaigns use fake CAPTCHA prompts to target thousands of devices daily.
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Soft jobs report lifts stocks to record highs on rate-cut bets
Weaker-than-expected employment data sparked optimism for Federal Reserve rate cuts, propelling the S&P 500 to an all-time high and driving the three major U.S. indexes to their strongest week since April.
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Senate fails to advance Crypto Clarity Act ahead of recess
The U.S. Senate did not pass the Crypto Clarity Act before its summer recess, delaying potential regulatory clarity on digital assets.
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Whale deposits ~$180M USDC to Aave
An unidentified whale transferred approximately 179.5 million USDC to Aave, according to Whale Alert. The deposit may signal lending activity or protocol positioning.
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MyTrade founder fined for wash-trading bots across 60 cryptocurrencies
The founder of MyTrade received a $10K fine from the Justice Department for operating bots that engaged in wash trading across 60 cryptocurrencies, with stated intent to manipulate prices against other traders.
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Bitcoin dips as Middle East tensions drive oil prices higher
Bitcoin traded below $6,000 amid escalating Middle East tensions following Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, with Brent crude climbing above $83/barrel. Geopolitical risk is weighing on risk assets.
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1,800 BTC moved from Bitfinex to Kraken
Whale Alert detected a transfer of approximately 1,800 bitcoin from Bitfinex to Kraken, valued at roughly $116.7 million at the time of movement.
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CEX futures volume hits 20-month low in July
Centralized exchange futures trading volume dropped to $4 trillion in July, marking the lowest level since December 2023, according to CryptoRank data.
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Bond inflows spike as equity demand weakens globally
Global bond funds received $23B in inflows this week, led by US high-yield debt strength. Equity fund inflows fell sharply to $32.9B from $63.7B, signaling a shift toward defensive positioning.
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Wintermute registers as U.S. broker-dealer, positioning for crypto ETF market
Wintermute has obtained U.S. broker-dealer registration, a regulatory milestone that could facilitate entry into the cryptocurrency ETF market and expand institutional trading infrastructure.
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Wintermute gains SEC broker-dealer status for U.S. stocks and crypto ETFs
Crypto market maker Wintermute has obtained SEC broker-dealer registration, enabling it to trade U.S. equities, options, and serve as an authorized participant for ETFs including crypto-linked products.
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Senate delays CLARITY Act floor vote to September
The long-awaited Senate floor vote on the CLARITY Act, which aims to clarify crypto regulation, has been pushed back again, now scheduled for September.
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