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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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Circle stock rallies on Q2 beat; USDC supply expands 19%
Circle's stock rose 5% following better-than-expected Q2 earnings, while USDC stablecoin supply grew 19% during the period.
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S&P 500 gains match crypto's total market value in one month; BTC unmoved
The S&P 500 added roughly $2 trillion in value this month—equivalent to crypto's entire market cap—while Bitcoin showed minimal price movement despite the broader equity rally.
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Fed's Cook signals readiness to raise rates if inflation progress stalls
Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook stated she is prepared to take action if inflation remains elevated above the Fed's target, signaling potential hawkish policy if disinflation momentum slows.
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Whale swaps $3M UNI for ETH in single transaction
An on-chain analyst reports that two wallets likely controlled by the same whale exchanged roughly 729k UNI tokens for 1,578 ETH, both valued near $3M, signaling a shift in portfolio allocation.
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XRP ETFs see sustained inflows; real-world asset holders surge 25%
XRP exchange-traded funds have recorded four consecutive days of inflows, while the number of real-world asset holders has grown by 25%, according to market data.
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JPMorgan CEO flags elevated market leverage as disruption risk
Jamie Dimon warned that current market leverage levels are elevated and increase the potential for sudden market disruption, according to Cointelegraph.
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119K dormant BTC moved in 3 days; only 10% reached exchanges
Glassnode reports 119,000 BTC dormant for over a year moved within three days following a Coldcard wallet theft, but minimal exchange inflows suggest wallet migration rather than selling pressure. Bitcoin ETFs saw outflows of ~65,800 BTC in June amid record-low volatility.
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ElizaOS token crashes to record low as founder ends cryptocurrency
Eliza Labs founder Shaw Walters announced the project is discontinuing its token and transferring remaining treasury funds to resolve a tokenholder lawsuit. Development will continue without an associated cryptocurrency.
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Long-term Bitcoin holders begin selling; analysts suggest capitulation may signal market bottom
Long-term Bitcoin holders are liquidating positions, a metric often associated with capitulation phases. Analysts interpret this activity as a potential indicator that a market bottom may be forming.
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XRP whales accumulate on dips; ETH trades below realized value
Large XRP buyers are quietly accumulating during price weakness, while ether's price has fallen below its realized value, suggesting holders are underwater. CryptoQuant analysis indicates ETH offers the strongest valuation case among the three major assets.
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BlackRock's Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs lead $305M in combined spot inflows
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs saw $244M in net inflows on August 5, with BlackRock's IBIT capturing $197M. Spot Ethereum ETFs added $60.86M, led by BlackRock's ETHA at $50.34M, per SoSoValue data.
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CASHCAT surges 120% as Robinhood Chain TVL crosses $774M
CASHCAT memecoin jumped 120% over a week, reaching an $86M market cap as Robinhood Chain's total value locked hit $774M. Tokenized assets on the chain account for $27.6M of that TVL.
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Scammers exploit EU crypto regulation changes by posing as watchdogs
Fraudsters are impersonating crypto compliance organizations to exploit confusion around new EU cryptocurrency regulations, according to Financial Times reporting.
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SEC launches dedicated enforcement unit for accounting fraud cases
The SEC has established a specialized enforcement unit focused on pursuing accounting and financial reporting fraud. This regulatory move signals heightened scrutiny of financial disclosures across markets.
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Senate's Digital Asset Clarity Act faces uncertain path before summer recess
The Senate has not signaled whether it will advance the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act before its summer break, leaving multiple possible legislative outcomes unclear.
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Arthur Hayes accumulates 22.6M ENA tokens over five days
On-chain data shows Arthur Hayes purchased approximately 22.64 million ENA tokens worth roughly $2M over the past five days, including a 10.9M token buy worth ~$985K.
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Whale accumulates 10K ETH in latest OTC purchase
A tracked whale address acquired 10,000 ETH via OTC trade today, following a 27,000 ETH purchase two weeks prior, suggesting sustained institutional accumulation.
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Block raises 2026 guidance after Q2 beat; AI now handles most code reviews
Jack Dorsey's Block reported 25% YoY gross profit growth in Q2 and lifted its 2026 outlook. The company noted agentic AI now assists in writing or reviewing nearly all production code changes.
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GSR model portfolio down 57.8% YTD; shifts to more Bitcoin, less Ether
GSR's Core3 model portfolio has declined 57.78% over the past year, with BTC down 24.8%, ETH down 35.5%, and SOL down 40.2% year-to-date as of August 5. The firm increased Bitcoin allocation to 44.1% while reducing Ether exposure amid easing volatility.
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Solana's token burn proposal passes initial vote, faces further hurdles
Solana's proposed 14x token burn mechanism has cleared an initial governance vote but still requires additional approval steps before implementation.
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Whale wallets receive 1,540 BTC from Galaxy Digital and BitGo
Four newly created wallets received approximately 1,540 BTC from Galaxy Digital and BitGo over a three-hour period, according to on-chain monitoring. The transfer represents significant institutional activity.
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Russia legalizes regulated retail crypto trading; domestic payments still banned
Russia's government has enacted legislation permitting regulated retail cryptocurrency trading while maintaining restrictions on using crypto for domestic payments. Cross-border crypto settlements remain permitted.
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Upbit lists Cap (CAP) stablecoin protocol; Bithumb adds Unibase (UB)
South Korea's largest exchange Upbit will list Cap, a covered-credit stablecoin protocol with governance token CAP, across KRW, BTC and USDT pairs. Bithumb, the second-largest Korean exchange, simultaneously lists Unibase (UB), an AI memory and interoperability layer for autonomous agents.
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Trump consulting Fed Chair Warsh on Iran tensions and AI economic effects
According to WSJ reporting, President Trump has been in repeated contact with Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh for advice on geopolitical and economic policy matters including Iran conflict and artificial intelligence's broader economic implications.
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Ethereum Foundation moves ~580 ETH to new wallet, deposits portion to Kraken
The Ethereum Foundation's grant wallet deposited a small amount of ETH to Kraken and transferred a larger sum to a newly created Gnosis Safe proxy wallet, according to on-chain tracking.
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Bitcoin Red Team security audit uncovers 5,000 findings
Bitcoin Red Team completed a comprehensive security audit identifying approximately 5,000 findings. Developer Calle acknowledged the volume of security issues currently affecting the ecosystem.
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Large BTC short trader closes 200 coins, locks in loss to avoid liquidation
A trader holding a 1,600 BTC short position closed 200 coins at a $146.5K loss, reducing liquidation risk. The remaining 1,400 BTC short now faces liquidation at $64,998.73.
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Nigeria mandates tax IDs for crypto operators, threatens fines and jail time
Nigeria is enforcing stricter compliance rules requiring virtual-asset service providers to register tax identification numbers or face penalties and criminal liability, part of a broader tax evasion crackdown.
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Move creator Sam Blackshear exits Mysten Labs for Anthropic security role
Sam Blackshear, co-founder of Mysten Labs and creator of the Move programming language, is departing to join Anthropic for defensive security research. He will remain an advisor to Mysten Labs and the Move Foundation.
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USDC Treasury mints 250M tokens
Whale Alert detected a 250 million USDC mint from the USDC Treasury, representing a significant stablecoin supply increase.
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Mysten Labs CTO departs for Anthropic; Evan assumes technical leadership
Sam Blackshear, CTO of Mysten Labs, is leaving to join Anthropic for defensive security research. Evan will take over Mysten's technical direction.
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Block raises 2026 outlook after strong quarter; expands AI across engineering
Block reported better-than-expected results driven by Cash App and Square, and raised its 2026 outlook. The company also disclosed expanded AI integration across its software engineering operations.
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Large USDC deposit flows into Aave protocol
Whale Alert detected a transfer of approximately 168 million USDC from an unknown address to Aave, signaling potential liquidity provision or collateral deposit on the lending platform.
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Circle extends Coinbase partnership, rules out dividend payouts
Circle renewed its USDC distribution agreement with Coinbase on existing terms and signaled no plans for quarterly dividends, prioritizing reinvestment in growth initiatives instead.
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Tether moves 500M USDT to Binance
Whale Alert detected a transfer of approximately 500 million USDT from Tether's treasury to Binance, signaling potential liquidity provision or operational activity on the exchange.
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Circle reports Q2 revenue of $701M as USDC circulation hits $73.3B
Circle disclosed Q2 2026 results showing USDC circulation grew 19% YoY to $73.3 billion, with onchain transaction volume surging 151% to $14.8 trillion. The company also announced Arc mainnet launch scheduled for September 16, targeting privacy and tokenized real-world assets.
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Bitcoin ETFs attract $382M inflows amid custody security concerns
US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $382 million in two-day inflows, with Galaxy's BTC fund rebounding. The flows coincide with renewed debate over custody practices following a Coldcard wallet security incident.
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US Senate faces deadline to pass CLARITY Act before summer recess
The US Senate has a two-day window to advance the CLARITY Act before lawmakers break for summer recess, according to Cointelegraph.
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S&P awards BlackRock tokenized reserve fund top stability rating
S&P Global gave BlackRock's tokenized reserve fund a top stability rating, citing its ability to maintain stable net asset value. The rating agency separately reaffirmed USDT as one of the lowest-rated stablecoins in its framework.
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