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USDC Treasury mints 250M tokens
Whale Alert detected a 250 million USDC mint from the USDC Treasury, equivalent to approximately $250 million in notional value.
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BNB Chain earns ISO 27001 and 27701 security certifications from BSI
BNB Chain has obtained ISO 27001 (information security) and ISO 27701 (privacy) certifications, validated by the UK's British Standards Institution. The milestone reflects compliance with international data protection standards.
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Nearly a quarter of major Bitcoin miners operating unprofitably
About 23% of tracked mainstream Bitcoin mining rigs are generating negative daily returns as of early August, with the most efficient models facing break-even pressure if BTC drops below ~$47k.
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Trump signals progress on Strait of Hormuz reopening amid Iran talks
Trump reports negotiations over reopening the Strait of Hormuz are advancing, with Iran and Oman discussing terms that could grant Tehran greater control and new fees. Oil markets reacted with Brent crude rising above $83/barrel, though Supreme Leader approval remains uncertain.
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Senate delays Clarity Act vote to September amid Democratic opposition
The Senate has postponed a vote on the Clarity Act to September as Democratic lawmakers withhold support, according to Decrypt. The bill addresses crypto regulatory framework.
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MicroStrategy leverages ChatGPT to design new preferred stock structure
Michael Saylor reported that MicroStrategy used ChatGPT to help design a new preferred stock structure, marking an application of AI in corporate finance strategy.
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US examines China's access to offshore Nvidia chips amid AI advancement concerns
The US is reviewing how China obtains Nvidia chips through offshore channels as Beijing advances its AI capabilities, signaling potential tightening of export controls on advanced semiconductors.
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Bitcoin miner CleanSpark misses revenue forecast, stock slides
CleanSpark reported $138M in quarterly revenue, falling short of Wall Street consensus. Shares dropped 5.5% following the earnings announcement.
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Senate delays Clarity Act vote until September amid Democratic opposition
Senate Majority Leader Thune postponed a vote on the Clarity Act to September when lawmakers return, giving leadership weeks to secure the 60 votes needed before midterm elections dominate the agenda.
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Long-term Bitcoin holders move 200K BTC following Coldcard security concerns
Approximately 200,000 bitcoin have been transferred out of long-held wallets over the past week, likely reflecting custody migration rather than sales, following security issues with Coldcard hardware wallets.
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Bitcoin whales accumulate 20K BTC as spot ETFs see strongest weekly inflow since April
Large Bitcoin holders have accumulated approximately 20,000 BTC since late July, while spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded their best weekly inflow ($754M) since April, signaling renewed institutional interest.
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Stripe's Bridge gets EU MiCA registration after Luxembourg approval
Stripe-owned Bridge has obtained regulatory registration under the EU's Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) framework following approval from Luxembourg authorities, becoming a compliant crypto service provider in the bloc.
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Marathon, Riot move 581 BTC; market watches miner selling pressure
Marathon Digital and Riot Platforms transferred 581 BTC combined, raising questions about whether major miners are liquidating holdings or repositioning reserves.
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Trump warns against Chinese dominance in crypto sector
Trump expressed concern about China gaining control over cryptocurrency markets, signaling a geopolitical dimension to U.S. crypto policy.
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Saylor: U.S. needs regulatory clarity, not Bitcoin
Michael Saylor stated that Bitcoin doesn't require clarity but rather the U.S. government needs to establish clear regulatory frameworks. The remark reflects ongoing debate over crypto regulation.
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Michigan judge rejects Coinbase motion to block state sports betting enforcement
A U.S. District Judge denied Coinbase's attempt to block Michigan's enforcement of sports event contract regulations, dismissing the exchange's legal arguments in a Thursday ruling.
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CLARITY Act delay may shift crypto innovation to Asia, industry warns
Delayed U.S. crypto legislation could accelerate institutional adoption in Asian financial hubs and trigger enforcement-based regulation, according to First Digital CEO and other industry leaders.
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Bitwise CIO: DeFi tokens shifting toward revenue capture, market may underprice the change
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan noted that DeFi projects are increasingly directing platform revenue to token holders—citing Hyperliquid's 99% buyback model and improvements at Uniswap, Aave, Morpho, and Chainlink. He suggests the market has not fully repriced these tokenomic changes.
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Tether moves 200M USDT to Bitfinex
Whale Alert detected a transfer of 200 million USDT from Tether's treasury to Bitfinex exchange, valued at approximately $199.8 million.
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Wintermute wins SEC approval to trade US equities and ETF blocks
Crypto market maker Wintermute has received SEC authorization to trade US stocks, options, and support ETF products, marking a step toward deeper integration between crypto and traditional finance.
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Crypto thefts reached $247M in July, second-highest monthly total this year
According to DefiLlama data, cryptocurrency thefts totaled $247 million in July 2026, marking the second-largest monthly loss to theft so far this year.
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CLARITY Act Senate vote delayed to September after recess
Senate Majority Leader Thune confirmed the CLARITY Act will not receive a vote before the August recess, with a vote scheduled for September when the Senate reconvenes.
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Coldcard exploit drives July crypto theft losses to $247M
A Coldcard hardware wallet exploit resulted in over $100M in losses, contributing to July 2026 becoming the second-worst month for crypto thefts at $247M total.
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Ethereum staking token weETH separates from restaking amid validator rewards debate
weETH has split ordinary Ethereum staking from higher-risk restaking strategies as the staking sector debates a proposal to cap validator rewards.
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Large BTC withdrawal from Binance signals whale accumulation
On-chain tracker Lookonchain reports a newly created wallet withdrew 434.87 BTC (~$28M) from Binance, continuing a pattern of whale accumulation activity.
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Saylor: America needs regulatory clarity, not Bitcoin
Michael Saylor argues that the issue isn't Bitcoin's lack of clarity, but rather America's need for clearer regulatory frameworks around digital assets.
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Oil surge amid Hormuz tensions weighs on Bitcoin ahead of US jobs data
Brent crude climbed on stalled negotiations over the Strait of Hormuz, renewing inflation concerns that have pressured Bitcoin. US payrolls data is expected as the next market catalyst.
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Trump's crypto holdings under ethics review amid proposed legislation
Reports indicate Trump's cryptocurrency holdings may face scrutiny under pending ethics rules, raising questions about potential divestment requirements or tax implications.
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Ondo Finance CEO disputes succession lawsuit claims
Ondo Finance's CEO has responded to a succession-related lawsuit, characterizing the claims as without merit and expressing regret over the dispute.
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Upbit to delist BONK citing security concerns and disclosure gaps
South Korea's largest exchange Upbit will remove BONK trading pairs on September 7, citing unresolved security issues and inadequate material information disclosure. Withdrawals remain open until October 7.
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BTC and ETH spot ETFs attract inflows; SOL sees modest outflow
Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs recorded net inflows on Aug. 6, while Solana spot ETFs experienced outflows. XRP also saw positive inflows during the period.
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China's central bank builds Hong Kong gold reserves to strengthen trading hub status
China's central bank is accumulating gold reserves in Hong Kong as part of efforts to establish the city as a major global bullion trading center, according to Bloomberg reporting.
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Bitcoin whales accumulate $1.2B as spot ETFs see $750M weekly inflow
Large Bitcoin holders added $1.2 billion in BTC this week while spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted $754 million in fresh capital, signaling institutional and whale demand.
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Bitget partners with Bhutan on crypto licensing in $100B economic zone
Bitget has signed an agreement with Bhutan's Gelephu Mindfulness City Authority to establish a licensed cryptocurrency presence within the nation's $100 billion economic development zone.
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Japan's FSA pushes exchanges to add withdrawal delays, address verification to curb fraud
Japan's Financial Services Agency is urging crypto exchanges to implement withdrawal delays, require address registration, and strengthen authentication controls to prevent account misuse and scams.
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Coldcard maker Coinkite conducting post-mortem on multi-day security breach
Coinkite, maker of the Coldcard hardware wallet, is investigating a days-long security incident and plans to release a detailed post-mortem rather than speculate on customer impact, according to Bloomberg reporting.
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Coldcard hack suspect moves ~30 BTC to new address
The actor behind a 2,055 BTC theft from Coldcard wallets transferred approximately 30 BTC to a fresh address, signaling renewed movement of stolen funds.
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Bipartisan ethics proposal would require Trump crypto divestment with tax deferral
A proposed bipartisan ethics deal reportedly would mandate Trump divest from crypto businesses while permitting deferral of capital gains taxes on those sales, according to Bloomberg reporting.
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Pump.fun continues SOL token sales, cumulative volume tops $807M
Pump.fun platform sold approximately 84,789 SOL tokens valued at $6.25M in a single transaction, with cumulative sales reaching 4.82M SOL worth $807M since inception.
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