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MUFG: Dollar undervalued vs G10 peers despite recent rebound
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group reports the U.S. dollar trades below fair value against most major currencies, citing geopolitical easing expectations, yen intervention, and uncertainty around Fed independence. DXY remains near seven-week lows.
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Coldcard exploit: hackers move 64 BTC and 200 ETH through mixers
Attackers behind a Coldcard hardware wallet breach transferred significant stolen crypto to mixing services to obscure transaction trails, though most funds remain identifiable in attacker wallets.
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PayPal USD wallet count grows despite stablecoin market cap decline
PayPal USD added 863 new wallets in recent period even as the stablecoin's market cap fell 24%, suggesting continued user adoption despite broader market pressure.
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Fed Governor Warsh signals openness to September rate hike if inflation data warrants
Fed Governor Kevin Warsh indicated willingness to support a rate increase in September should incoming inflation data prove elevated and market expectations shift higher, per FT reporting.
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Binance publishes monthly Proof of Reserves audit
Binance released its latest Proof of Reserves report, allowing users to verify that customer assets are fully backed on a 1:1 basis.
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Move-to-Earn Platform Step App Shuts Down After 4 Years
Step App, a move-to-earn project with over 1 million downloads, announced it will cease operations by August 21. Users must unstake tokens and close positions before the deadline.
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JPYC closes $38M Series B funding round led by Japanese logistics firm
Japanese stablecoin platform JPYC raised $38 million in Series B funding led by AZ-COM Maruwa, bringing total capital raised to $106 million since late 2021.
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Bitcoin and Ether gain as traders rotate into larger-cap assets
Bitcoin and Ether are the only gainers among CoinDesk 20 index constituents as market participants shift away from altcoins toward larger, more liquid tokens.
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Grayscale adjusts Q2 2026 fund allocations, adds BNB exposure
Grayscale rebalanced its crypto fund holdings for Q2 2026, increasing BNB in its Smart Contract Fund while reducing positions in UNI and NEAR across its DeFi and AI-focused portfolios.
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Russia legalizes regulated crypto trading with annual cap, bans domestic payments
Putin signed legislation permitting regulated retail crypto trading in Russia with a $3,700 annual limit per person and enabling cross-border settlements, while preserving the ban on using crypto for domestic payments. The law takes effect September 1.
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Binance sues RedotPay over alleged user diversion and claimed losses
Binance has filed a lawsuit against RedotPay, alleging the company diverted approximately 470,000 users and caused the exchange $472.8 million in losses.
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RWA deposits surge to $7.4B in Q2, spot volumes jump 220% YoY
Real-world asset deposits more than tripled year-over-year to $7.4 billion in the second quarter, while spot trading volumes surged 220% in the same period, signaling growing institutional adoption of tokenized assets.
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Grayscale Smart Contract Fund boosts BNB to top position in Q2 rebalance
Grayscale rebalanced its Smart Contract Fund in Q2, raising BNB weighting to 30.6%, surpassing ETH (29.47%) and SOL (29.15%). The DeFi Fund trimmed UNI but kept it as largest holding; AI Fund reduced NEAR while maintaining its top spot.
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Bitcoin miners face revenue pressure as transaction fees hit 7-year lows
Bitcoin miners are experiencing reduced earnings despite BTC trading above $60K, driven by transaction fees falling to their lowest level in seven years, raising questions about network security incentives.
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Whale withdraws 10.5K ETH from OKX exchange
A major Ethereum holder moved 10,500 ETH (~$20M) off the OKX exchange in the past hour, continuing a pattern of whale accumulation activity.
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Bitcoin AI security audit identifies thousands of findings across 390 projects
A Bitcoin AI security audit uncovered 4,962 findings across 390 projects, highlighting potential vulnerabilities in the ecosystem.
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Tokenized real-world assets surge past $7.4B in deposits amid DeFi slowdown
Real-world asset (RWA) deposits more than tripled to $7.4 billion, with lending and trading activity expanding even as the broader DeFi market slows, according to CoinShares data.
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Russia enacts crypto framework; key rules to launch in 2026
Putin signed legislation establishing regulatory rules for crypto exchanges, custodians, and market participants, with core provisions set to take effect September 2026.
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Volunteer AI audit flags nearly 5,000 issues in Bitcoin projects
A volunteer group deployed AI agents to audit Bitcoin codebases and identified 4,962 findings across 390 projects, with 720 classified as high-severity or critical.
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Whales accumulate 38K BTC as $70K emerges as potential resistance
Large holders added 38,000 BTC to positions, while on-chain analytics firm CryptoQuant identifies $70,000 as a key distribution zone for potential selling pressure.
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NFT founder charged with misappropriating investor funds
Federal prosecutors charged an NFT startup founder with misleading backers and diverting $10M in raised capital to personal expenses.
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Solana hits 1B weekly transactions; tokenized gold surges 689%
Solana processed 1 billion transactions in a week, while tokenized gold assets recorded significant growth. The developments highlight rising activity on the network and growing interest in blockchain-based commodities.
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CLARITY Act faces tight Senate deadline as ethics language remains unresolved
The CLARITY Act's path to a Senate floor vote this week is narrowing with only two days before recess and no cloture motion filed yet. Unresolved ethics language and Majority Leader Thune's action tonight are critical to keeping the vote alive.
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EU regulators warn of scammers impersonating crypto firms ahead of MiCA compliance deadline
EU watchdogs flagged fraudsters posing as crypto companies and regulators as the July 1 MiCA authorization deadline approaches. Firms without approval must cease or limit EU operations by that date.
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a16z's Dixon backs CLARITY Act to establish federal crypto exchange oversight
Chris Dixon, head of a16z crypto, outlined how the CLARITY Act would create a federal regulatory framework for crypto exchanges, granting SEC and CFTC oversight authority and requiring disclosure, anti-fraud, and audit standards. Dixon cited FTX as evidence that traditional financial safeguards could prevent similar collapses.
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JPYC raises $38M in Series B to expand yen stablecoin ecosystem
Japanese yen stablecoin issuer JPYC closed a Series B funding round at $38 million, earmarking proceeds for ecosystem expansion and accelerating adoption of its JPY-pegged token.
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Coinbase expands 24/5 US stock trading to UK users
Coinbase has launched extended-hours trading for approximately 4,000 US-listed stocks to its UK customer base, enabling near-round-the-clock market access.
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Binance AI systems blocked $4.64B in fraud attempts in H1 2026
Binance reports its AI-powered risk systems protected over 7.7 million users and prevented approximately $4.64 billion in potential losses during the first half of 2026.
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Coinbase expands UK app to offer stocks and crypto trading in single platform
Coinbase has launched stock and crypto trading on a unified app for UK users, offering zero-commission trades and 24/5 access with a £1 minimum entry point.
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Japanese yen stablecoin issuer JPYC closes $38M Series B funding round
JPYC, which issues a Japanese yen-backed stablecoin, has completed an extended Series B funding round raising $38 million.
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PowerCompute refinances $18M debt via Bitcoin-backed loan at 2%
Nasdaq-listed PowerCompute secured refinancing of $18 million in debt through a Bitcoin-collateralized facility with an initial interest rate of approximately 2%, signaling growing institutional adoption of crypto-backed lending.
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Coinbase opens US stock trading to UK users as part of broader finance integration
Coinbase has launched 24/5 US stock trading access for UK-based users, aligning with its strategy to merge traditional and onchain financial services on a single platform.
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Bitcoin developers uncover 85 critical bugs via AI analysis
A volunteer group using AI models to audit Bitcoin's codebase reported discovering approximately 85 critical bugs, with analysis running at roughly one critical issue per hour per analyst.
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Bitcoin approaches $65K as macro tailwinds from inflation and geopolitical hopes lift risk appetite
Bitcoin is trading near $65,000 as positive sentiment around inflation expectations and potential Middle East de-escalation boost broader risk assets. The move hinges on whether lower oil prices translate to falling Treasury yields and dollar weakness.
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Bitcoin ETFs see three-day inflow streak totaling $626M
US-listed Bitcoin ETFs recorded $244.4 million in inflows on Wednesday, extending a three-day streak of consecutive inflows to $626 million combined.
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Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs post inflows; XRP sees outflows
Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs recorded net inflows on Aug. 5, while XRP spot ETFs experienced net outflows. BTC inflows reached $244.42M and ETH $60.86M, versus XRP outflows of $3.58M.
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Japanese stablecoin issuer JPYC closes $38M Series B extension
JPYC, a Japanese stablecoin firm, raised $38 million in an extended Series B round. The capital will fund ecosystem expansion and boost adoption of its JPY-pegged token.
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Solana deploys slot time reduction on testnet, first step toward faster finality
Solana activated the initial phase of a multi-stage slot time optimization on testnet, reducing block time from 400ms to 350ms as part of a roadmap targeting 200ms finality.
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Uniswap introduces Pools launchpad on Robinhood Chain
Uniswap has launched Pools, a new token launchpad platform built on Robinhood Chain, expanding its ecosystem offerings beyond core DEX functionality.
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EU regulators warn of fake crypto provider scams during MiCA rollout
European watchdogs have flagged a rise in impersonation schemes targeting customers seeking licensed crypto platforms, with fraudsters deploying counterfeit websites and forged credentials to exploit MiCA licensing transitions.
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