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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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Dormant Bitcoin wallet from 2011 moves $3.2M to address linked to FalconX
A Bitcoin wallet inactive since 2011 transferred 50 BTC to an address previously associated with FalconX, a crypto trading platform. The funds remain in the receiving address, leaving unclear whether the old holdings are being reorganized or moved toward a trading venue.
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Clarity Act passage odds fall to 15% on Polymarket
Prediction market traders have reduced the probability of the Clarity Act becoming law in 2026 to 15%, signaling declining confidence in the proposed US crypto legislation.
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XRP slides as Senate delays crypto market structure vote to September
XRP fell 5.5% this week, underperforming Bitcoin and Ethereum, after the Senate adjourned without voting on the Clarity Act. The regulatory delay weighed on the broader market.
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Japanese stablecoin JPYC raises $38M, targets everyday payments over trading
JPYC, a Japanese stablecoin project, has secured $38 million in funding and is shifting focus toward point-of-sale and retail payment applications rather than exchange-based trading.
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Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs see sustained inflows for third-fourth consecutive day
Bitcoin spot ETFs recorded $129M in net inflows on August 6, extending a four-day inflow streak. Ethereum spot ETFs added $92.15M, continuing a three-day run of positive flows.
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Ark Invest adds $21M Block stake as stock slides on Q2 expense growth
Block's stock declined 6% Thursday following Q2 results showing higher operating expenses despite a 40% workforce reduction in February. Ark Invest purchased $21 million in shares during the dip.
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Stellar slides 12% over 10 days amid weakening sentiment
Stellar Lumens (XLM) has declined roughly 12% over the past 10 days, reflecting reduced speculative interest in the asset.
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Ethereum whale accumulates $9.1M in LIT tokens over two months
An early Ethereum whale has purchased 3.91M LIT tokens for approximately $9.1M at an average price of $2.33 over the past two months, according to on-chain data tracked by Lookonchain.
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Major Bitcoin miners deposit holdings to NYDIG
Marathon Digital and Riot Platforms transferred a combined 581 BTC to NYDIG custody today, according to Arkham blockchain data, signaling potential selling pressure from large miners.
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Bitget pursues regulated crypto operations in Bhutan
Crypto exchange Bitget has signed an agreement with Gelephu Mindfulness City Authority to establish a licensed local presence in Bhutan, marking a regulatory expansion for the platform.
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Senate delays CLARITY Act vote to September
Senate Majority Leader John Thune confirmed the chamber is postponing a vote on the CLARITY Act until September, according to reporting.
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Senate pushes Clarity Act vote to post-August recess
Senate Majority Leader John Thune confirmed the chamber will delay voting on the Clarity Act until after the August recess, with the bill prioritized upon return.
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Marathon Digital reports 29% YoY drop in BTC holdings to 35.5K in Q2
Marathon Digital, the largest publicly traded Bitcoin miner, saw Bitcoin holdings decline 29% year-over-year to 35,577 BTC in Q2, with revenue down 27% to $175M and a net loss of $611M. Hashrate rose 22% to 70.3 EH/s and BTC production grew 3% to 2,422 BTC.
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Tether's gold reserves hit record 146 tonnes, largest private holder outside central banks
Tether added 14 tonnes of gold in Q2 2026, bringing total holdings to 146 tonnes valued at approximately $18.8 billion, making it the largest known private gold holder outside central banks and governments.
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Crypto industry seeks Senate bill revival in September after setback
Crypto advocates express mixed sentiment after a legislative setback this week, with Digital Chamber CEO signaling continued efforts to build consensus on a Senate bill ahead of Congress's September return.
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Jaredfromsubway exploiter loses $505K on ETH trades
On-chain analyst Lookonchain reports that the Jaredfromsubway exploiter, who stole $7.7M a month ago, lost approximately $505K in ETH by selling 2,327 tokens at $1,695 and repurchasing 2,063 at $1,912.
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Upbit to list KMNO trading pair on August 7
South Korea's largest crypto exchange Upbit announced it will add KMNO (Kamino Finance, a lending-based DeFi protocol) to its KRW trading pairs on August 7 at 1:30 p.m. KST.
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Marathon Digital posts Q2 loss despite record Bitcoin output
Marathon Digital reported its highest quarterly Bitcoin production in over a year, but a 28% decline in average BTC price during the period resulted in a net loss for the quarter.
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Sui adds quantum-safe signature schemes to protect accounts
Sui is rolling out post-quantum cryptographic signature schemes, allowing users to upgrade to quantum-resistant keys without needing new recovery phrases or wallet addresses.
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Senate delays Clarity Act vote to September
Senate Majority Leader John Thune confirmed the Clarity Act vote has been postponed to September, according to Politico. The legislative timeline shift affects pending crypto regulatory clarity.
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Senate postpones Crypto Clarity Act vote until after summer break
The U.S. Senate has delayed its scheduled vote on the Crypto Clarity Act, pushing the decision to after the summer recess period.
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Senate postpones Clarity Act vote to September
The Senate has delayed a vote on the Clarity Act until September, according to reporting from Politico. The bill addresses cryptocurrency regulatory jurisdiction.
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Senate Majority Leader: Crypto market structure bill still top priority before recess
Senate Majority Leader John Thune stated that legislation addressing crypto market structure remains among the Senate's top priorities for a vote before the chamber's recess.
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Senate stalls August recess over crypto bill procedural vote
Senate negotiations for August recess have hit a snag over the Clarity Act, with Democrats seeking to delay a procedural crypto vote while Republicans push to proceed, per Punchbowl News.
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Clarity Act cloture vote uncertain as White House response pending
Senate leadership may file cloture on the Clarity Act motion to proceed tonight, but faces pressure from both parties over yield provisions and ethics concerns. A failed vote could derail the year-long legislative effort before congressional recess.
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Pump Fun continues SOL liquidation, offloads $6.25M in latest sale
Lookonchain reports Pump Fun sold approximately 84,789 SOL today. The platform has now liquidated over 4.8M SOL (roughly $807M cumulative) at an average price of $167.40 per token.
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Ethereum leverage reaches 0.65 amid liquidation risk concerns
Ethereum's leverage ratio has climbed to 0.65, raising questions about potential liquidation cascades in the market.
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Marathon, Riot deposit combined 581 BTC to NYDIG custody
Marathon Digital deposited 200 BTC and Riot Platforms sent 381 BTC to NYDIG within the same 10-hour window, signaling potential miner selling pressure or rebalancing activity.
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Uniswap CEO endorses Trade Pools' lower 0.25% fee tier
Uniswap's CEO has backed Trade Pools' 0.25% fee structure, suggesting support for reduced extraction in the protocol's fee model.
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Wintermute registers as US broker-dealer to tap tokenized securities market
Crypto market maker Wintermute has obtained US broker-dealer registration, positioning itself to participate in the emerging tokenized securities sector.
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Whale deposits $167M USDC to Aave
An unidentified whale transferred approximately 167 million USDC to Aave, signaling potential lending activity or protocol positioning on the major DeFi platform.
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Coinbase CEO backs Clarity Act, says crypto bill balances stakeholder interests
Brian Armstrong urged lawmakers to vote on the Clarity Act, framing it as legislation that delivers most priorities for all parties despite inevitable compromises.
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Wrench attacks surge in 2026; Chainalysis reports $30M stolen, France emerging as hotspot
Chainalysis data shows physical theft targeting crypto holders is accelerating, with $30M stolen this year. Home invasions are rising and attackers are deploying more sophisticated money-laundering methods, with France identified as a key target region.
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Institutional Bitcoin holdings drop 10% amid treasury model skepticism
Corporate and institutional Bitcoin investment vehicles have reduced holdings by 10%, signaling waning confidence in the corporate treasury model as a long-term BTC strategy.
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Over $30M lost to violent crypto theft in 2026; France leads in physical attacks
Chainalysis reports that more than $30 million was stolen through violent physical attacks on crypto holders in the first half of 2026, with France identified as the primary hotspot for such incidents.
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Move-to-earn platform Step App shuts down after four years
Step App, a move-to-earn cryptocurrency project, is discontinuing operations after four years of operation. The shutdown marks another exit in the fitness-incentive crypto segment.
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Hyperliquid RWA contracts surge to 32% of Q2 trading volume
Hyperliquid's Q2 report shows RWA perpetual contracts grew from 1.8% to 32.2% of platform volume, with $213B quarterly trading. Protocol generated $169M in Q2 revenue, deploying $141M for buybacks.
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Invesco: Fed rates near neutral, not behind curve
Invesco argues current Fed rates remain restrictive or neutral, estimating the neutral rate at 3.5%–4.0% versus the current 3.50%–3.75% range. Trimmed mean PCE inflation at 2.2% suggests price pressures are contained despite headline inflation remaining elevated.
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