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Dogecoin Trolls Spider-Man: You’d Need 11 More Record Weekends
The official Dogecoin account joked on social media that the movie "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" would need 11 more record-breaking openings to match Dogecoin's market capitalization.
If Ethereum’s proposed 54% reward cut passes, DeFi’s favorite loop threatens to become a daily loss machine
Ethereum's EIP-8361 proposes a 54% staking reward cut that could render leveraged DeFi staking loops unprofitable and force a major market repricing.
Bitcoin ETFs log inflows as cold wallet hack reignites custody debate
US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded substantial net inflows following a major cold wallet hack, reigniting discussions around self-custody versus institutional custody.
Bitcoin’s Real Gold Standard Test is Just Starting in 2026
Bitwise derivatives head Gordon Grant argues Bitcoin's true digital gold test involves its quiet accumulation by sanctioned states.
Fed’s Kansas City President Says Rates Aren’t High Enough to Beat Inflation
Kansas City Fed President Jeff Schmid stated that monetary policy is not restrictive enough, warning that tighter rates are needed to beat inflation.
Coldcard hack sparks a self-custody security overhaul: Cory Klippsten
A recent Coldcard hardware wallet exploit has prompted Bitcoin holders to upgrade their security rather than abandoning self-custody.
Cipher slides 16% on wider Q2 losses as Bernstein sees upside from Texas power audit
Cipher shares fell 15.7% after reporting wider Q2 losses, while Bernstein maintained an Outperform rating citing potential upside from Texas energy policies.
Coldcard’s $130 million crisis is pushing Bitcoin back into Wall Street’s hands
A critical firmware flaw in Coldcard wallets has led to massive Bitcoin theft, driving users toward centralized exchanges and institutional custodians like Wall Street ETFs.
US Charges 3 Men in Failed Bitcoin Robbery Tied to Crypto Theft
US prosecutors have charged three Missouri men for joining a plot to rob a Connecticut man of stolen Bitcoin.
Bitcoin price-metric basket sees longest capitulation since FTX blow-up: Glassnode
According to Glassnode, a basket of 45 Bitcoin price metrics is experiencing its longest capitulation phase since the 2022 FTX collapse.
BlackRock brings tokenized money market funds to Europe via JPMorgan
BlackRock is offering tokenized versions of its European money market funds utilizing JPMorgan's blockchain infrastructure for 24/7 transfers.
Proof of Play to shut down after blockchain gaming thesis falls short
Blockchain game developer Proof of Play is shutting down after failing to build a sustainable business around its decentralized gaming model.
Why bitcoin’s ‘500-day rule’ faces its biggest test yet
Bitcoin's historical '500-day rule' trading strategy faces skepticism as institutional flows and spot ETFs begin to overshadow miner supply dynamics.
Live updates: An AI credit bubble could set up bitcoin’s path to $1 million
Arthur Hayes suggests an impending AI credit bubble will trigger massive liquidity injections, potentially driving bitcoin toward $1 million.
Forgd brings its crypto market-maker leaderboard to DefiLlama
DefiLlama has integrated Forgd's crypto market-maker leaderboard to provide users with data on liquidity, spreads, and reliability.
Boerse Stuttgart Digital, Tradias close European crypto merger
Boerse Stuttgart Digital and Tradias have completed their merger to create a major European institutional crypto infrastructure provider.
Former LAPD officer gets life sentence for kidnapping teen in $350,000 bitcoin robbery: report
Former LAPD officer Eric Halem was sentenced to life plus 15 years in prison for kidnapping a teenager in a $350,000 bitcoin robbery.
After suffering a brutal $265 million mass exit, seven different Bitcoin ETFs simultaneously roar back to life
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs rebounded with $170.1 million in inflows on Aug. 3, led primarily by BlackRock's IBIT fund.
MiCA list expands with 12 companies in fourth post-deadline update
ESMA added 12 companies to its MiCA register, bringing the total authorized crypto-asset service providers to 321.
Taiwan plans Travel Rule for domestic crypto transfers from October
Taiwan's financial regulator plans to enforce the FATF Travel Rule for domestic crypto transfers starting in October.
MEXC 0808 Debuts as an Annual Brand Event With Stock Season and a $500,000 Prize Pool
MEXC has launched its annual MEXC 0808 brand celebration featuring Stock Season and a $500,000 prize pool.
The worst chart for bitcoin bulls right now
The S&P 500-to-bitcoin ratio has broken above its 200-week moving average for the first time, signaling that bitcoin's era of massive outperformance against equities may be ending.
Eliza Labs founder declares native token ‘dead,’ winds down foundation after Burwick Law settlement
Eliza Labs founder Shaw Walters announced the native token is dead and the foundation is winding down following a settlement with Burwick Law.
Michael Burry Warns of 1987-Type Crash as S&P 500 Hits Record High
Famous investor Michael Burry warns of a potential 1987-style market crash even as the S&P 500 reaches record highs.
Missouri trio charged over alleged Bitcoin kidnapping plot
Three Missouri men were charged with conspiring to kidnap a Bitcoin holder and steal cryptocurrency in Connecticut.
Cloudflare introduces wallets for AI agents, plans stablecoin payments
Cloudflare has launched programmable wallets for AI agents to facilitate stablecoin micropayments and enable agentic commerce.
Crypto PAC Fairshake scores primary wins in Michigan and Washington
Pro-crypto U.S. representatives in Michigan and Washington won their party primaries following significant campaign funding from crypto industry PAC Fairshake.
SanDisk Stock Jumps 10% on New AI Memory Milestone With SK Hynix Ahead of Earnings
SanDisk shares surged nearly 11% following a new High Bandwidth Flash memory milestone achieved in partnership with SK Hynix.
Saylor’s MicroStrategy Linked to Fresh $66 Million Bitcoin Transfer
Wallets linked to Strategy transferred 1,030 Bitcoin worth $66.14 million, reigniting speculation about further sales by the company.
New Ethereum proposal would cut issuance to zero if staked ETH reaches $112 billion
A new Ethereum proposal aims to phase out validator rewards as staking rises to prevent centralization and maintain network security.
CLARITY or not, crypto isn’t going back in the bottle: Bitwise
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan stated that while passing the CLARITY Act remains uncertain, the crypto industry has too much momentum to be stopped.
Arthur Hayes Says Bitcoin’s Going to $1 Million After an AI Credit Bust
Arthur Hayes predicts Bitcoin will reach $1 million, driven by liquidity injections following an expected credit bust in the artificial intelligence sector.
"You stole, please return some." Coldcard hacker's wallet becomes a graffiti wall of pleas and hustles
Victims and opportunists are using Bitcoin's OP_RETURN function to permanently leave messages and pitches on a hacker's wallet.
Hut 8 Stock Slides 9.7% Despite 81% Revenue Surge in Q2
Hut 8 shares fell 9.7% despite an 81% revenue increase, as investors reacted to a large net loss driven by unrealized digital asset losses.
Bitcoin flat at $64,000 as stocks print records and Hormuz deal nears
Bitcoin held near $64,000 as global stocks hit record highs and markets anticipated a Strait of Hormuz deal.
Bybit’s EU payments arm secures Austrian e-money license
Bybit's European payments subsidiary has secured an electronic money institution license in Austria to offer regional payment services.
Three Missouri men charged over alleged plot to steal bitcoin through home invasion
Three Missouri men face federal charges for allegedly plotting a violent home invasion in Connecticut to steal bitcoin.
Crypto ‘will be fine’ even if Clarity fails to pass this week, Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan says
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan stated that the crypto industry will continue to thrive even if the Clarity Act fails to pass.
Ethereum researchers want to rein in staking, critics say it could backfire
A new Ethereum proposal to slash staking rewards has sparked fierce debate among developers and DeFi founders over potential centralization risks.
Whale Rock’s AI Bet Turns Volatile: July Losses Erase Half of 2026 Gains
Whale Rock Capital Management's flagship fund fell 21.7% in July, erasing half of its yearly gains due to an AI stock selloff.
Institutions Now Drive 72% of Crypto’s OTC Flow, Wintermute Data Shows
Institutional investors accounted for a record 72% of spot trading volume on Wintermute's OTC desk in early 2026.
The crypto project trying to replace the US banking system just pulled its 10 trillion token filing
American CryptoFed withdrew its registration for up to 10 trillion Locke tokens after SEC staff identified material disclosure failures.
GameStop plans $1.4 billion stock swap as Bitcoin collateral risk emerges
GameStop has initiated a $1.4 billion stock swap to retire debt while facing uncertainties regarding Bitcoin collateral exposure.
Jim Cramer To Sell Bitcoin After IBM Quantum Warning: Will Traders Fade Him?
CNBC host Jim Cramer plans to sell his Bitcoin following an IBM quantum warning, prompting traders to treat the news as a contrarian buy signal.
BlackRock’s spot Ethereum ETF to undergo 1-for-3 reverse share split in October
BlackRock will implement a 1-for-3 reverse share split for its spot Ethereum ETF on October 6 to lower trading costs.
Self Custody Is Dead. Long Live Self Custody
Recent hardware wallet vulnerabilities have sparked debates, but self-custody remains essential to Bitcoin's mission of eliminating trusted intermediaries.
Tomorrow sees a massive liquidity trap for Bitcoin as the US Treasury is quietly draining $77 billion from bank reserves
The US Treasury drained $77.5 billion from bank reserves as the TGA rose, creating a critical liquidity test for Bitcoin and broader risk assets.
SEC Commissioner Hester ‘Crypto Mom’ Peirce Optimistic About Clarity Act
Outgoing SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce expressed optimism that the long-awaited Clarity Act will pass, providing much-needed regulatory clarity for the crypto industry.
Asset Manager 3iQ to Manage Bhutan’s Bitcoin Reserves
Canadian digital asset manager 3iQ has partnered with Bhutan's Gelephu Mindfulness City project to manage its Bitcoin reserves.
Corporation’s Approach to the BIP-110 Soft Fork
Most corporations holding Bitcoin as a treasury asset require no action for BIP-110, while those managing nodes or exchanges must prepare for potential chain splits.
SpaceX tops Wall Street revenue forecast, posts $540 million loss on bitcoin holdings
SpaceX reported a better-than-expected quarterly revenue of $7.8 billion alongside a net loss that included reductions in its digital asset holdings.
SpaceX Crypto Holdings Drop $539 Million as Debut Earnings Beat Wall Street
SpaceX reported strong debut earnings beating Wall Street estimates, while its digital asset holdings declined by $539 million.
US, UK reaffirm support for stablecoins, tokenization in joint financial regulation talks
US and UK financial regulators reaffirmed their commitment to digital asset oversight, stablecoins, and tokenization during recent bilateral talks.
Ethereum researchers propose burning validator rewards to cap staking at 50%
Ethereum researchers have proposed a 'tapered issuance burn' to cap network staking at roughly 50% and prevent overconcentration risks.
SpaceX Joins a Club It Was Missing From In New Nvidia Deal: How Will Stocks React?
SpaceX has partnered with Nvidia to power its Starmind AI satellites, sending both company stocks higher.
Why AI is now a more immediate threat to Bitcoin than quantum computers
Artificial intelligence poses a more immediate risk to Bitcoin's custody stack and software vulnerabilities than quantum computing.
Cloudflare kicks off stablecoin wallet rollout for AI agents to pay for APIs and online content
Cloudflare is launching programmable stablecoin wallets enabling AI agents to autonomously pay for APIs and online content.
FBI Agent Accused of $1 Million Crypto Theft From ‘Adversarial Nation’
An FBI supervisory special agent has been accused of stealing approximately $1 million in cryptocurrency from an unnamed adversarial nation.
Investors haven’t added a single dime to HYPE ETFs in 12 days as a $30 million exodus begins
Hyperliquid's HYPE ETFs recorded no inflows over 12 consecutive trading sessions, facing $29.8 million in net outflows amid falling token prices.
Open USD rattled Circle's stock, but its key backers still support USDC
Despite Open USD's market impact, key backers like Coinbase, Visa, and Mastercard maintain support for Circle's USDC.
SBF Appeal Mandate Issued: Only One Strand of Hope Left
The Second Circuit issued its official mandate on August 4, 2026, formally closing Sam Bankman-Fried's appeal and upholding his conviction.
Poolin owes wallet users $163.7M, and its $52M Texas sale can still unravel next week
Poolin faces Chapter 11 bankruptcy with $163.7 million owed to wallet users and a pending $52 million Texas asset sale.
Samsung is poised to become a dominant stablecoin distributor, analysts say
Samsung plans to integrate native stablecoin and payment features into 800 million Galaxy smartphones, positioning itself as a major crypto distributor.
Senators seek SEC probe of President Trump’s memecoin as crypto bill enters into a pivotal week
Democratic senators are urging the SEC to investigate President Trump's memecoin following massive investor losses.
BNY to offer institutional crypto staking through Galaxy partnership
BNY has partnered with Galaxy to offer institutional clients integrated crypto staking services within its digital asset custody platform.
Republicans Continue To Blame Democrats Over Stalled Crypto Clarity Act 
Republicans are criticizing Democrats for delaying the long-awaited crypto Clarity Act ahead of the Senate recess.
Robinhood shrugs off crypto slump as Coinbase activity remains tied to trading cycle
Robinhood successfully offset declining crypto revenues with booming options, equities, and prediction markets, whereas Coinbase struggled due to a lack of diversification.
Bitcoin coils at $64K as Hormuz reopening timeline sends S&P 500 to $70T record
Bitcoin reached $64,000 as optimism regarding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz drove the S&P 500 to a record $70 trillion market cap.
Clarity Act sits idle over Trump ethics question as Warren asks SEC to investigate him
Senators Elizabeth Warren and Richard Blumenthal urged the SEC to investigate President Donald Trump's memecoin amid stalled Clarity Act negotiations.
Washington gave crypto every legal win it begged for then lost the market anyway
Despite securing major regulatory victories and institutional access in Washington, the cryptocurrency market experienced a severe price downturn due to weak demand and competing assets.