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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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Crypto exchanges extend perpetual futures to stocks and commodities
Cryptocurrency exchanges are leveraging perpetual futures infrastructure to offer 24/7 trading access to traditional assets including equities, commodities, and indexes, blurring the line between crypto and traditional markets.
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Asia's regulatory landscape shifts: South Korea sets 2027 crypto tax, Russia extends Moscow mining ban, Binance gains Philippines license
South Korea confirmed crypto taxation starting 2027, Russia extended its Moscow mining ban through 2032, Binance secured a Philippine sandbox license, Uzbekistan launched a tax-free mining zone, and UAE's Emirates added crypto payment options for customers.
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Trump Media reports Bitcoin sale at substantial loss
Trump Media sold Bitcoin holdings at a reported $145M loss. Bitcoin treasuries have declined approximately $49B from 2025 highs, according to reports.
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Coldcard exploit prompts retail bitcoin holders to move funds to exchanges
A $89 million Coldcard hardware wallet vulnerability is driving smaller bitcoin holders to deposit funds on exchanges for perceived safety—a reversal of post-FTX behavior when users fled centralized platforms.
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Bitcoin active addresses surge to 1M following Coldcard security incident
Bitcoin active addresses jumped from 645K to nearly 1M following a reported Coldcard hardware wallet security issue, suggesting heightened user activity in response to the incident.
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BNB Chain sues ex-employee over unauthorized memecoin launch
BNB Chain is pursuing legal action against a former employee who allegedly used a company tutorial wallet to launch a memecoin without authorization or endorsement from the platform.
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Binance stablecoin outflows reach $7B amid liquidity concerns
Binance has seen $7 billion in stablecoin outflows, raising questions about market liquidity conditions and potential impact on Bitcoin price action.
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Coldcard exploit drains 1,367 BTC across 4,585 wallets in three attack waves
A Coldcard hardware wallet vulnerability has resulted in the theft of approximately 1,367 BTC from over 4,500 addresses across multiple attack phases. The attacker has not yet moved the stolen funds.
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Trump Media sells 2,628 BTC, reduces holdings to 4,261
Trump Media transferred another 2,628 Bitcoin to Crypto.com, continuing a seven-month liquidation that has now totaled 7,281 BTC sold, leaving the company with 4,261 BTC remaining.
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Capital One closed 300+ Trump Organization accounts after AML review
Capital One says it terminated over 300 accounts linked to the Trump Organization following an anti-money laundering compliance review, citing regulatory requirements rather than political motivation.
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Coldcard hack triggers 39.6K BTC movement in small transactions
Bitcoin holders moved nearly 40,000 BTC in sub-1 BTC transactions following a Coldcard hardware wallet exploit, marking the largest such activity since the FTX collapse, as researchers report the attack remains ongoing.
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Coldcard hardware wallet breach escalates to $88M in reported losses
An ongoing security incident involving Coldcard hardware wallets has resulted in over $88 million in stolen funds, according to analyst Alex Thorn.
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Coldcard hack losses exceed $88M as attack continues
An ongoing security breach affecting Coldcard hardware wallets has resulted in over $88M in stolen funds, according to reports.
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DEX spot volume hits record 24% of CEX trading in July
Decentralized exchange spot trading volume reached 24% of centralized exchange volume in July 2026, the highest ratio since tracking began in 2019, reflecting accelerating adoption of on-chain trading.
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Coldcard vulnerability exploited in major Bitcoin theft; rivals reassure users
A security flaw in Coldcard hardware wallets was reportedly used to steal 38M BTC. Competing wallet makers Ledger and Trezor issued statements affirming their security measures remain intact.
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MicroStrategy clarifies it has no "never sell" Bitcoin pledge, plans net buying
Michael Saylor stated MicroStrategy has not committed to a permanent no-sale Bitcoin policy and its monetization program doesn't mandate selling holdings. The company expects to remain a net buyer of BTC over time.
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Trump Media transfers over 2,600 BTC to Crypto.com
Trump Media has moved more than 2,600 BTC to Crypto.com, according to Cointelegraph. The reason for the transfer was not immediately disclosed.
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US and Japan continue joint yen support intervention
The US and Japan are maintaining coordinated currency market intervention to stabilize the yen, according to reports. Such interventions typically signal broader macro volatility and can influence risk appetite across crypto and traditional markets.
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South Korean stablecoins see 18-month outflow streak to overseas platforms
South Korea's major won-based exchanges posted net stablecoin outflows of ~$367M in June 2026, continuing an 18-month pattern. Funds reportedly flow to overseas platforms for derivatives, RWA products, and DeFi services restricted domestically.
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Iran escalates regional tensions; threatens Gulf energy infrastructure and shipping routes
Iran warned of retaliation against U.S. actions, with state media threatening oil and gas facilities across the Gulf region. Kuwait reported intercepting Iranian drones. Tensions risk disrupting global energy supplies and maritime transit through key chokepoints.
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Trump Media offloads more Bitcoin, now down $555M on holdings
On-chain analyst reports Trump Media sold approximately 2,628 BTC. The company has now liquidated 7,281 of its 11,542 BTC holdings since beginning sales seven months ago, realizing roughly $555M in cumulative losses.
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Ripple unlocks 300M XRP from escrow
Ripple released 300 million XRP tokens from escrow, worth approximately $320M at current prices. Regular escrow unlocks are tracked as potential liquidity events.
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Ripple unlocks 500M XRP from escrow
Ripple released 500 million XRP tokens from escrow, valued at approximately $533 million at the time of unlock. Regular escrow releases are part of Ripple's token distribution schedule.
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Trump Media moves 2,628 BTC to exchange; cumulative losses estimated at $555M
Trump Media transferred approximately 2,628 BTC (worth ~$165M) to Crypto.com. The company has moved roughly 7,281 BTC this year from an original ~11,542 BTC holding, with estimated combined realized and unrealized losses around $555M.
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COLDCARD wallet exploit drains $88M in ongoing attack
Galaxy Research reports an active exploit targeting COLDCARD hardware wallets has resulted in over $88M in losses so far, with the attack continuing.
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Whale deposits $182M USDC to Aave
An unidentified whale transferred approximately 181.8 million USDC to the Aave protocol, according to Whale Alert tracking.
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Nearly 20K BTC moved between unknown wallets
Whale Alert detected a transfer of approximately 19,632 BTC (valued near $1.23B) between unidentified addresses, a significant on-chain movement.
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Aave moves $181.9M USDC to unknown address
Whale Alert detected a transfer of approximately 181.75 million USDC from Aave to an unidentified wallet address, according to on-chain monitoring data.
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Russia bans crypto mining in Moscow through 2032 over power grid strain
Moscow has imposed a ban on cryptocurrency mining operations until 2032, citing insufficient power grid capacity to support the demand from mining activities.
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Galaxy Research flags suspected attacks on Coldcard wallets, 1,367 BTC drained
Galaxy Research's blockchain analysis identified three suspected attack waves targeting Coldcard-generated addresses, affecting 4,585 wallets and draining approximately 1,367 BTC (~$88.6M). The first two waves showed similar patterns; the third differed, suggesting either evolved tactics or a separate attacker.
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US Treasury plans $5–10B yen purchase, per Reuters report
Reuters photographed notes from Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent indicating a plan to purchase $5–10 billion in Japanese yen, signaling potential US intervention in currency markets.
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FTX litigation advances; ex-congressman fined for market manipulation
FTX-related legal proceedings continue, a soldier challenges a Polymarket bet dismissal, and a former U.S. congressman was ordered to pay $35,000 for manipulative trading activity.
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Iran-linked exchange allegedly moved $676M to Binance in sanctions-evasion probe
Reuters reports a Dubai-based exchange processed over $4 billion since May 2024 through networks tied to Iranian entities, with $676 million allegedly sent to Binance as part of a suspected sanctions-evasion operation.
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Coldcard hardware wallet breach results in $88M+ Bitcoin theft
A security vulnerability in Coldcard hardware wallets has led to the theft of over $88 million in Bitcoin, according to reports from Watcher.Guru.
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Trump's bipartisan push may shape Clarity Act vote next week
Eleanor Terrett signals that Trump's position on a bipartisan legislative deal could be decisive for the Clarity Act's prospects in the coming week.
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Coldcard key-generation flaw leads to $89M in losses across 4,500 wallets
Galaxy Research reports a third wave of attacks exploiting weak keys generated by Coldcard hardware wallets, now affecting 4,500 addresses with cumulative losses near $89 million. The attacker is targeting smaller balances and adjusting fund-movement tactics.
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Over 1,000 Bitcoin wallets hit in Coldcard security breach; $70M+ in losses reported
A security incident involving Coldcard hardware wallets has compromised more than 1,000 Bitcoin wallets, with reported losses exceeding $70 million according to Cointelegraph.
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Russia extends crypto mining ban in Moscow region through 2032
Russia has imposed a ban on cryptocurrency mining in Moscow and surrounding regions lasting until 2032, marking a significant regulatory restriction on mining operations in the country.
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Russia bans Bitcoin mining in Moscow region through 2032 over power concerns
Russia has imposed a ban on Bitcoin mining in Moscow and surrounding areas starting August 15, citing strain on the power grid. The move affects a country that accounts for roughly 17% of global Bitcoin hashrate.
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