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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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Polymarket, Polymarket US, and Kalshi hit $50.6B combined monthly volume in July
Prediction market platforms Polymarket, Polymarket US, and Kalshi reached an all-time high combined monthly volume of $50.6 billion in July. Polymarket US surged 54% to $5 billion while Polymarket declined 26% to $7.9 billion; major sporting events likely contributed to the surge.
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Coldcard exploit triggers security concerns; Clarity Act stalls in Congress
A reported vulnerability in Coldcard hardware wallets has prompted some Bitcoin holders to reassess custody, while the Clarity Act faces a legislative deadline crunch with days remaining.
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Bitcoin whale moves 16,400 BTC after 7-month pause
A major Bitcoin holder transferred 16,400 BTC (~$1B) to a new wallet following seven months of inactivity, according to on-chain tracking data.
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U.S. Treasury signals readiness for coordinated yen intervention with Japan
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated the U.S. is prepared to participate in further joint currency intervention with Japan to address yen undervaluation, signaling potential coordinated policy action.
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Oil prices fall as geopolitical tensions ease over Iran strait
Brent crude dropped to $83.85 per barrel after Trump signaled restraint on Iran military action and pursued diplomatic resolution for Strait of Hormuz access, reducing near-term geopolitical risk premium.
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Senate delays Clarity Act floor vote beyond Monday
The Senate has not scheduled a floor vote on the Clarity Act for Monday, according to Cointelegraph. The bill seeks to clarify crypto regulatory jurisdiction.
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Coldcard users targeted in fourth attack wave; ~389 BTC stolen across 462 addresses
Galaxy Research reports a fourth organized attack on Coldcard users, with ~388.9 BTC moved across 462 victim addresses in recent blocks. Combined with three prior waves, total losses exceed 1,367 BTC. Coldcard halted shipments and destroyed vulnerable devices; users advised to migrate funds immediately.
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Crypto Clarity Act absent from Senate Monday agenda
The U.S. Senate's Monday schedule does not include the Crypto Clarity Act, signaling a delay in the proposed legislation's floor consideration.
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Fourth Coldcard attack wave targets 389 BTC; Galaxy warns of vulnerability window
A suspected fourth wave of attacks on Coldcard hardware wallets has compromised approximately 389 bitcoin, according to Galaxy Digital research head Alex Thorn. Thorn noted that affected users may have a brief window to move funds before transactions confirm.
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USDC Treasury mints 250M in stablecoin supply
Whale Alert detected a 250 million USDC mint from the USDC Treasury, representing a significant increase in stablecoin circulation.
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CLARITY Act faces tight Senate timeline before August recess
The CLARITY Act is absent from Monday's Senate schedule, leaving a narrow 72-hour window before the chamber recesses Aug. 10. A procedural vote could occur as early as Aug. 7 if cloture is filed Wednesday, though final passage would require expedited action.
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COLDCARD wallet attack wave reported; ~389 BTC swept across 218 transactions
Galaxy Digital's Alex Thorn reports a fourth wave of attacks targeting COLDCARD hardware wallets, with approximately 389 BTC moved across 218 transactions. Users are advised to transfer funds immediately.
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Arthur Hayes purchases 1,337 ETH via Galaxy Digital after recent sale
Lookonchain reports that BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes bought approximately 1,337 ETH for 2.5M USDC through Galaxy Digital, reversing a sale made two days prior.
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COLDCARD confirms security breach, destroys affected inventory
Hardware wallet maker COLDCARD disclosed a security breach and announced it has destroyed all compromised units while cooperating with law enforcement to identify those responsible.
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MicroStrategy wallet moves ~300 BTC; largest sale activity since July
On-chain analyst reports a wallet linked to MicroStrategy transferred approximately 300 BTC (~$19M) in recent hours. The firm's last significant BTC activity occurred in early July, when it sold 3,588 BTC over a week-long period.
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Trump says US supported yen as gesture of US-Japan solidarity
President Trump announced the US intervened to support the Japanese yen, framing the action as a diplomatic signal between the two nations.
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Ray Dalio holds ~1% Bitcoin, favors gold over crypto for hard-asset allocation
Bridgewater founder Ray Dalio disclosed he keeps roughly 1% of his portfolio in Bitcoin, viewing it as non-printable money. He recommends most investors hold 5–15% in hard assets but prefers gold, citing Bitcoin's exposure to quantum computing, surveillance, and taxation risks, plus central banks' preference for gold's privacy and control.
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Coldcard exploit leads to $90M Bitcoin loss from cold storage
A Coldcard hardware wallet vulnerability resulted in approximately $90 million in Bitcoin being compromised from cold storage, impacting market sentiment. Separately, the Clarity Act faces a tight timeline with only five days remaining for a Senate vote.
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Senate faces Friday deadline on CLARITY Act before August recess
The U.S. Senate must vote on the CLARITY Act before its August recess ends Friday; the chamber will not reconvene until September 14th.
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Whale Alert flags $186M USDC transfer from Aave to unknown address
Whale Alert detected a transfer of approximately 185.7 million USDC from the Aave protocol to an unidentified wallet address, according to on-chain monitoring data.
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Bitcoin whales withdraw nearly 3K BTC from Kraken exchange
Large Bitcoin holders moved approximately 2,957 BTC off the Kraken exchange, potentially signaling reduced selling pressure or accumulation behavior.
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US Treasury signals readiness for further yen intervention
Treasury Secretary Bessent stated the US is prepared to conduct additional joint intervention in the yen if needed, signaling potential policy action on currency markets.
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Trump pauses military action after Gulf allies urge diplomacy on Iran
Trump says Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, and Iran have urged him to delay planned strikes, citing belief that a deal on Strait of Hormuz access and Iran's nuclear program is within reach.
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Coinbase custody holdings surge past 5,500 BTC since August
Coinbase has accumulated over 2,763 bitcoin since the start of 2024, bringing total holdings to more than 5,535 BTC since August. The accumulation signals institutional demand for custody services.
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SEC delays Nasdaq bitcoin options approval amid CME jurisdictional dispute
The SEC is holding Nasdaq's bitcoin options listing pending resolution of a jurisdictional dispute with CME, which argues the contracts fall under CFTC oversight as commodity swaps rather than SEC-regulated securities.
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Rising U.S. Treasury Yields Put Pressure on Bitcoin
Bitcoin faces selling pressure as U.S. treasury yields climb, potentially redirecting capital from risk assets to fixed-income alternatives.
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Bitcoin 3-month futures basis lags Treasury yields for longest stretch since 2022–23
Bitcoin's 3-month futures basis has underperformed 2-year Treasury yields continuously since February, marking the longest such period since the 2022–23 market cycle low. This suggests tightening carry conditions and potential shifts in derivatives positioning.
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China police develop AI to flag illicit crypto transactions at ~90% accuracy
Chinese law enforcement researchers have created an AI model capable of identifying illicit cryptocurrency transactions with approximately 90% accuracy, according to reporting by South China Morning Post.
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Senate recess narrows window for crypto clarity bill
The U.S. Senate is entering its summer break within a week, constraining the legislative calendar for resolving outstanding priorities including the Clarity Act crypto framework.
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Solana marks 10th consecutive monthly loss amid diverging on-chain signals
Solana has posted 10 straight monthly red candles with price near $60 support, while on-chain activity metrics show contrasting strength, suggesting potential disconnect between price action and network fundamentals.
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Saylor signals potential Bitcoin purchases resuming after five-week pause
MicroStrategy's Michael Saylor hints at renewed bitcoin buying activity following a five-week hiatus. The firm currently holds 843,775 BTC and maintains its 12% STRC dividend rate.
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Coldcard wallet exploit losses reach ~1,367 BTC across thousands of addresses
Galaxy Research reports a third wave of thefts from Coldcard Bitcoin wallets, with cumulative losses now estimated at roughly 1,367 BTC across 4,585 addresses. Attackers continue draining funds from affected wallets.
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Coldcard hardware wallet exploit losses reach $88M as drains continue
A Coldcard Bitcoin hardware wallet vulnerability has resulted in cumulative losses exceeding $88 million, with attackers continuing to drain affected wallets. The exploit represents a significant security incident for users relying on the device.
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DeFi platform pivots to B2B lending after consumer app shutdown
A DeFi platform has shifted strategy away from consumer products toward institutional OTC lending infrastructure. Revenue declined to $20M amid bear market conditions, while OTC lending book stands at $260M with growth targets toward $1B.
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Crypto payments moving toward unified flows, away from traditional on-ramps
Fun CEO Alex Fine argues that standalone crypto payment infrastructure like on-ramps and bridges will become obsolete as platforms adopt unified funding models that hide blockchain complexity from users.
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Trump Media wallets transfer $165M in bitcoin to Crypto.com
Wallets linked to Trump Media moved approximately $165 million worth of bitcoin to Crypto.com exchange. The company characterized the transfer as part of a trading strategy rather than a liquidation event.
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Ripple releases 1B XRP from escrow; market reaction muted so far
Ripple unlocked 1 billion XRP tokens from escrow, valued around $1.06 billion at the time. Market participants are monitoring whether the release triggers selling pressure or if on-chain fundamentals support price stability.
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Senate faces 5-day window to pass Crypto Clarity Act before summer break
The U.S. Senate has a narrow timeframe to vote on the Crypto Clarity Act before adjourning for summer recess, according to Watcher.Guru.
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