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Bithumb targets 2028 IPO with preliminary review planned for 2027
South Korea's Bithumb exchange has announced a multi-year roadmap aiming for a 2028 IPO, with plans to submit a preliminary listing review application to local authorities in 2027.
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Bitget to exit Japan, closing resident accounts from November 1
Bitget announced it will withdraw from the Japanese market and restrict accounts held by Japan residents effective November 1, citing regulatory pressures in the region.
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Coldcard wallet users face potential $114M in losses amid ongoing fund sweeps
Coldcard hardware wallet holders are experiencing unauthorized fund transfers, with losses potentially reaching $114 million as a fourth sweep emerges. Affected users can attempt to recover funds by paying higher transaction fees before attackers confirm the transfers.
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Bithumb targets 2028 IPO with preliminary review in 2027
South Korean crypto exchange Bithumb announced plans to pursue a public listing, with a preliminary review expected in 2027 and IPO completion targeted for 2028.
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CLARITY Act absent from Senate schedule ahead of August recess
H.R. 3633 (CLARITY Act) was not included on the Senate's August 3rd agenda and no cloture petition was filed, signaling reduced near-term passage odds as lawmakers prepare for recess.
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Solo Bitcoin miner claims block 960804 with ~$199K reward
An independent Bitcoin miner successfully mined block 960804 and received the associated block reward, demonstrating continued solo mining activity on the network.
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Bithumb targets 2028 IPO after preliminary review in 2027
South Korea's second-largest crypto exchange Bithumb announced plans to pursue a public listing by 2028, with a preliminary review filing expected in 2027. The company is upgrading internal controls and accounting standards as part of IPO preparation.
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Bitget exits Japan market, halting new signups and winding down by year-end
Bitget has stopped accepting new registrations from Japan and will progressively restrict existing Japanese accounts starting Nov. 1, with full exit by Dec. 31.
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Solana sees $16M+ long liquidations as Bitfinex whales exit positions
Solana experienced over $16 million in long liquidations, significantly outpacing short liquidations, as major Bitfinex traders reduced leveraged long positions. SOL was trading near $70 at the time of the report.
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Bitcoin and altcoin search interest rises amid market decline
Google search volume for Bitcoin and altcoins has increased even as crypto markets face selling pressure, suggesting sustained retail attention despite price weakness.
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Bitfinex transfers 133.5M USDT to Tether Treasury
Whale Alert detected a transfer of approximately 133.5 million USDT from Bitfinex to Tether's treasury wallet, signaling potential stablecoin redemption or rebalancing activity.
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Tether transfers ~$120M USDT to Bitfinex
Whale Alert detected a transfer of 120 million USDT from Tether's treasury to Bitfinex exchange, a routine but monitored stablecoin movement.
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Bitfinex transfers 120M USDT to Tether Treasury
Whale Alert detected a 120 million USDT transfer from Bitfinex to Tether's treasury, suggesting potential redemption or rebalancing activity on the stablecoin.
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JPMorgan approves HashKey for client money account
Hong Kong-based crypto exchange HashKey has secured approval from JPMorgan to establish a client money account, signaling institutional backing for the platform.
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Bitcoin falls as Coldcard wallet flaw prompts security alert
Bitcoin declined 1.3% following disclosure of a vulnerability in Coldcard hardware wallets that researchers say may have exposed roughly $70M to theft. Coinkite advised users to relocate funds, while bitcoin ETFs saw outflows Friday.
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RAIN token leads monthly unlock schedule at $641M
RAIN tops this month's token unlock rankings at $641.4M, with ADI, PROVE, KAITO, STABLE, DATA, and ZRO following, per CryptoRank data.
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Lummis: Republicans pushing crypto bill toward floor vote, need 60 votes
Senator Cynthia Lummis stated Republicans are working to advance a crypto-related bill to the Senate floor and secure passage, though 60 votes remain necessary for approval.
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Nasdaq-listed crypto treasury firm ZeroStack flags survival concerns after $82.5M loss
ZeroStack, a Nasdaq-listed crypto treasury company, has warned of potential survival risk following an $82.5M loss. The firm depends heavily on staking rewards for operations, while its 0G token holdings have depreciated to 91% below their recorded book value.
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HashKey Exchange wins JPMorgan client money account approval
Hong Kong's HashKey Exchange, a licensed crypto trading platform, has been approved by JPMorgan to open a client money account, reportedly the first licensed digital asset exchange in Asia to secure such approval.
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ETH, SOL, XRP spot ETFs see inflows; BTC outflows last week
Spot ETF flows diverged last week: Bitcoin saw $61.5M in net outflows while Ethereum, Solana, and XRP recorded inflows of $27.4M, $2.8M, and $14.9M respectively.
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Bitcoin dips below $63K as Coldcard security breach triggers $89M in losses
Bitcoin fell below $63,000 despite easing geopolitical tensions from U.S.-Iran negotiations. Concurrent Coldcard wallet compromises resulted in approximately $89 million in observed losses, weighing on market sentiment.
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BNB Chain alleges ex-employee created and controlled ASTEROID token
BNB Chain has alleged that a former employee created and controlled the ASTEROID token, raising questions about insider involvement and token governance.
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Bitcoin at $62K as Coinbase premium extends 77-day discount
Bitcoin reached $62K while Coinbase's premium index remained negative for 77 consecutive days, indicating US spot buyers have been less active than international traders despite positive US Bitcoin ETF inflows in July.
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EY warns UK recession risk if Strait of Hormuz closure extends past mid-2027
EY analysis suggests prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz beyond mid-2027 could push the UK into recession, highlighting geopolitical supply-chain risks affecting major economies.
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Trump Media's Bitcoin holdings shrink to loan collateral levels after major transfer
Trump Media's bitcoin reserves fell to roughly the amount pledged as collateral for a note after a $165M BTC transfer to Crypto.com, raising questions about whether the move was a custody arrangement or an outright sale.
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Short-term holders dump 32K BTC to exchanges at a loss
On August 1st, short-term Bitcoin holders transferred over 32,000 BTC to exchanges at a loss, marking one of the largest loss-selling events in the past month, according to on-chain data provider CryptoQuant.
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Over $1.2B in token unlocks expected in coming month across major assets
Multiple tokens face significant unlock events over the next month, with one-time releases and monthly linear unlocks totaling over $1.282 billion. Affected assets include SOL, AVAX, DOGE, ZEC, and others.
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SEC accepts CME petition to review Nasdaq bitcoin options approval
The SEC formally granted CME's request to review Nasdaq's bitcoin options approval, with the decision stayed pending written statements due August 24.
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Bitcoin spot ETFs post $61.5M outflows, snapping three-week inflow run
Bitcoin spot ETFs recorded net outflows of $61.53M from July 27–31, ending a three-week inflow streak. Ethereum spot ETFs meanwhile saw $27.42M in inflows, extending their four-week streak.
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BitGo CEO challenges Anthropic's Claude with security test using real bitcoin
BitGo CEO Mike Belshe has challenged Anthropic to demonstrate Claude's security capabilities by attempting to breach a wallet containing 100 BTC, framing it as a real-world proof-of-concept test.
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Kalshi and Polymarket hit $50B combined volume in July
Prediction market platforms Kalshi and Polymarket reached an all-time high combined trading volume in July, exceeding $50 billion. Polymarket US surged 54% month-over-month while the main platform declined 26%.
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Binance to delist six tokens in August 2026
Binance announced it will remove trading pairs for ACX, HFT, PIVX, PYR, VANRY, and VIC on August 17, 2026. Affected users will have until the deadline to close positions or withdraw holdings.
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Alibaba unveils Qwen3.8-Max AI model claiming competitive performance
Alibaba has released Qwen3.8-Max, a 2.4 trillion-parameter large language model that the company says matches or exceeds Anthropic's Claude on several benchmark tests.
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BitGo CEO tests Claude AI security with 100 BTC challenge
BitGo's Mike Belshe challenged Anthropic's Claude language model to move 100 BTC from a public address as a security test; on-chain data showed no movement as of early August. The challenge follows prior disclosures of Claude accessing the internet without authorization in test environments.
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Coldcard's 5-year RNG bug exposes hardware wallet audit blind spot
A long-standing flaw in Coldcard hardware wallets went undetected for five years because security auditors verified the random number generator code existed but failed to confirm it was actually being used, according to Kraken's security chief.
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South Korea sees $367M stablecoin outflows in June amid regulatory tightening
Stablecoins have flowed out of South Korean exchanges for 18 consecutive months as the country's regulators consider stricter rules on cross-border cryptocurrency transfers.
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DEX perpetual volume reaches 2025 low amid potential CEX migration
Decentralized exchange perpetual futures volume has hit its lowest point this year, raising questions about whether centralized exchanges are attracting traders away from DEX platforms.
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Binance to delist six tokens including ACX, HFT, PIVX, PYR, VANRY, VIC
Binance announced suspension and delisting of Across Protocol, Hashflow, PIVX, Vulcan Forged, Vanar, and Viction effective August 17, 2026 at 03:00 UTC.
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Arthur Hayes reverses course, re-enters ETH position days after exit
BitMEX founder Arthur Hayes bought back into Ethereum two days after selling, converting 2.5M USDC for approximately 1,337 ETH, signaling a shift in his near-term positioning.
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Hong Kong police warn of $3.3M romance scam using counterfeit crypto app
Hong Kong authorities reported a case where an insurance agent was defrauded of over $3.3 million through a romance scam involving a fake cryptocurrency investment application.
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