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Bitcoin rebounds as Trump hints at deals; crypto spending surges; Grayscale pushes for CLARITY Act vote.
Trump Media Sells More Bitcoin as Truth Social Plans Subscription Fees
BeInCrypto - Trump Media sold another 2,628 BTC while its $100,000 Truth API launch triggered Senate calls for an SEC probe. The post Trump Media Sells More Bitcoin as Truth Social Plans Subscription Fees appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Protect Progress Doubles Spend to $2M Backing Thanedar in Michigan’s 13th District
TheCurrencyAnalytics - A crypto-backed PAC just dropped another $884,000 into Michigan’s 13th Congressional District race — and it’s not slowing down. Protect… Read the original on Protect Progress Doubles Spend to $2M Backing Thanedar in Michigan’s 13th District. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
'No Way to Secure Crypto,' Top Analyst Says
U.Today - BlockTower Capital founder Ari Paul says that the incident shows that "there is simply no way to secure crypto." BlockTower Capital founder Ari Paul says that the incident shows that "there is simply no way to secure crypto."
FTX Fallout Hits Three Courtrooms as Prediction Market Cases Reshape Crypto Law
TheCurrencyAnalytics - The FTX wreckage keeps pulling people into court. Michelle Bond, George Santos, and a U.S. Army soldier named Gannon Ken… Read the original on FTX Fallout Hits Three Courtrooms as Prediction Market Cases Reshape Crypto Law. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Japan Economy Minister Akazawa: August Crude Purchases May Reach About 100% of Typical Levels
Binance News - Japan Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Ryosei Akazawa said August crude oil purchases are expected to reach about 100% of the level in the same period in previous years, and that the quantity needed by Japan as a whole has been secured. According to Jin10, he made the remarks on Japan's overall crude oil supply.
Crypto Payment Card Spending Reaches $705.5 Million in July
Binance News - Crypto payment card spending reached $705.5 million in July, up 12.2% from June and a record high. According to Odaily, spending rose for the fifth consecutive month.
New Wallet Withdraws 105.055 BTC From CEX in Two Transactions
Binance News - A newly created wallet withdrew 100 BTC from a centralized exchange, according to on-chain monitoring. According to BlockBeats On-chain Detection, another wallet linked to the same entity received 5.055 BTC. Together, the two transactions totaled 105.055 BTC. The withdrawals were valued at about $6.66 million in total.
Ark Invest Rotates $43.5M Into Coinbase and Circle as Bullish and Bitmine Exit
99Bitcoins - Ark Invest bought $43.5M in Coinbase and Circle shares while trimming Bitmine, Bullish, and Block — signaling a conviction shift, not a crypto retreat. The post Ark Invest Rotates $43.5M Into Coinbase and Circle as Bullish and Bitmine Exit appeared first on 99Bitcoins.
Leopold Aschenbrenner Agrees to Sell About $3.5 Billion in Anthropic Shares Before Deal Is Reversed
Binance News - Leopold Aschenbrenner had briefly agreed to sell about $3.5 billion of Anthropic equity when his fund was under severe liquidity pressure, with investors led by Greenoaks and Sequoia Capital as the buyers. According to ChainCatcher, the deal was finalized late Wednesday night and then withdrawn the next morning. The fund later chose to sell most of its public stock and use the proceeds to repay borrowing. Aschenbrenner ultimately kept his stakes in Anthropic and other private companies, and told investors the fund sacrificed its public equity position to eliminate leverage and preserve private investments.
Iran and Saudi Arabia’s Top Diplomats Hold Call on Regional Tensions
Binance News - Iran's Foreign Ministry said on August 2 that Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi spoke by phone with Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal on the evening of August 1 and exchanged views on regional developments. Araghchi said Iran was prepared to defend its national sovereignty, territorial integrity and national security, and warned that any “aggressive and hostile actions” by the United States and Israel, or any regional country’s participation or cooperation in such actions, would meet a “firm response” from Iran's armed forces, with the planners responsible for the consequences, according to Jiemian News.
AI TRENDS | UBS Expects Global Cloud Providers' DDR Memory Spending to Reach $190.6 Billion in 2026
Binance News - P Equity Research said on X that UBS expects global cloud providers' spending on DDR memory to reach $190.6 billion in 2026 and rise to $448.9 billion in 2027, up about 135% year over year. According to Odaily, UBS also expects total memory spending to increase by about 127% in 2027.
Peter Andersen Says Investors May Rely More on Stock Picking as AI Capital Spending Returns Are Reassessed
Binance News - Andersen Capital Management founder Peter Andersen said future market gains may depend more on individual stock selection than simply holding the S&P 500 as investors reassess returns on AI capital spending. According to Odaily, he said the earlier trading logic of buying anything tied to AI is cooling. Andersen said capital may move toward areas that were previously overlooked, including quantum computing, European defense, and equipment leasing. He added that the AI investment trend has not ended, but large technology companies need to show that heavy capital spending can translate into actual revenue and cash flow. ...
$11 Billion in Crypto Losses Adds Pressure on CLARITY Act
Bitcoin.com - New York Attorney General Letitia James urged Congress to strengthen cryptocurrency regulation as the FBI reported more than $11 billion in crypto-related losses. Her Senate testimony argued the pending CLARITY Act would weaken state enforcement against digital asset scams. James Warns Federal Bill Could Weaken State Enforcement New York Attorney General Letitia James called on […]
Galaxy Research Head Says Some Coldcard Single-Signature Setups Will Be Wiped
Binance News - Galaxy research head said all Coldcard single-signature setups that have not used dice rolls, have no passphrase, and are running firmware from March 17, 2021, or later will be wiped. According to Odaily, users are advised to stop using Coldcard entirely unless they import a high-entropy seed from another source or use multiple dice rolls.
South Korea Delays Fifth Nuri Rocket Launch Until October
Binance News - According to Yonhap, South Korea has postponed the fifth launch of its homegrown Nuri rocket until October because of problems with thrusters on nanosatellites scheduled to ride aboard the vehicle. The Korea AeroSpace Administration and the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology's Satellite Technology Research Center said the launch was pushed back from the original timetable to allow time to replace and test underperforming thrusters on some nanosatellite payloads. KASA said the thrusters did not meet performance expectations and that new units have been installed, but more testing is needed. The final launch date will be ...
AI Creates Two-Speed UK Jobs Market, Indeed Says
Binance News - UK employers are hiring more experienced workers with artificial intelligence skills while cutting back elsewhere, according to new figures from Indeed, Bloomberg reported. The data suggests AI is starting to create a two-track labor market in the UK.
Strategy Keeps STRC Stretch Dividend Rate at 12.00% for August 2026
Binance News - Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor confirmed that the Stretch Dividend Rate for its Variable Rate Series A Perpetual Preferred Stock, STRC, will remain at 12.00% in August 2026. According to Odaily, STRC launched in July 2025 with an initial rate of 9% and has been raised for seven consecutive months.The dividend adjustment mechanism increases the rate by 0.5% when STRC trades below $95, and any increase remains in place after the price recovers. Strategy resets the rate each month to move STRC toward its $100 par value and has used an at-the-market share issuance plan to raise funds for Bitcoin purchases.STRC closed at $89.46 on July 31, down from $89.50 in the prior session and about 10% to 11% below par. The stock fell to a low of $71.25 in June and has not returned ...
Bitcoin Price Rebounds as Trump Calls Off Iran Strikes and Hints at a Deal
CryptoPotato - Trump said the Strait of Hormuz might be reopened soon.
Grayscale Urges Senate Leaders to Vote on CLARITY Act Before August Recess
Binance News - Digital asset management company Grayscale urged U.S. Senate leaders to vote on the CLARITY Act before the August recess, saying delays would affect U.S. competitiveness in the digital asset market. According to Odaily, the company sent letters to Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer.Grayscale said continued regulatory uncertainty leaves digital asset firms facing enforcement pressure without a unified federal framework. The CLARITY Act would divide oversight of digital asset markets between the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and establish national market rules. The bill also covers market structure, custody, enforcement, stablecoins, government ethics, developer protections and ...
PRECIOUS METALS | Gold Trades Above $4,000 as U.S. Yields and Fed Policy Draw Market Focus
Binance News - U.S. Treasury yields, technology earnings, the Federal Reserve's policy stance and Middle East tensions were the main market focus during a week of divergent trading, according to PANews. Spot gold fluctuated above $4,000 and finished Friday near $4,043 per ounce, while the metal was pressured during the week by a stronger dollar and higher yields.
Strategy Posts $8.2B Q2 Loss as Coinbase Revenue Falls 19%
CryptoPotato - Despite the quarterly loss, Strategy increased its BTC holdings and continued reducing its outstanding convertible debt.
Brazilian Police Discover Hidden Bitcoin Mine at Scrap Yard
Binance News - Brazilian police discovered a hidden illegal Bitcoin mining operation during a routine inspection targeting scrap metal theft and resale at a recycling yard. According to Odaily, officers seized about 15 ASIC miners and 3 servers, with the equipment valued at more than 200,000 reais, or about $39,400. Bitcoin mining is not illegal in Brazil, but the equipment was allegedly connected to stolen electricity. Cemig estimated monthly losses of about 60,000 reais, or about $11,800. A 37-year-old recycling yard employee was arrested on theft and resale charges after failing to explain the origin of the equipment or provide invoices. Police also opened a case against a 31-year-old man and woman ...
STOCKS | DRAM Memory ETF Adds ChangXin Memory Technologies
Binance News - On-chain analyst Ai Yi said on X that the U.S. DRAM Memory ETF has added ChangXin Memory Technologies. According to Odaily, the ETF was established on April 2, 2026, has assets of 24.55 billion, and at one point posted a 190% return before falling to 161.5% after a pullback in the memory sector. Samsung, Micron, and SK Hynix together account for more than 73% of the ETF's weighting, and ChangXin has a 2.52% weighting. ChangXin Memory Technologies' market value has remained above 3 trillion since its STAR Market listing and briefly topped 4 trillion. It will end its no-price-limit trading phase and begin regular trading next Monday.
CZ: Software Will Always Have Bugs, What Matters Is Who’s Behind It
Binance News - Binance co-founder CZ reposted on X platform about a user's encounter with a Coldcard wallet attack and stated that software will always have vulnerabilities; the key lies in how the team behind it handles the problems.CZ added that Trust Wallet faced a similar issue years ago, when a non-truly random pseudo-random number generator led to losses of approximately $12 million, but the team ultimately covered the user losses.
Boston Red Sox Polymarket Odds Surge to 70.5% Against Los Angeles Dodgers
Binance News - Polymarket’s Boston Red Sox vs. Los Angeles Dodgers market saw the Boston Red Sox option’s implied win probability swing sharply, rising from 30.5% one hour earlier to 70.5%. According to ChainCatcher, the move marked a 40% increase in the submarket and was accompanied by a note that breaking news may be affecting the odds.
Roundhill Memory ETF Adds CXMT With 2.52% Weight
Binance News - Roundhill Memory ETF has added CXMT to its holdings with a 2.52% weight. According to ChainCatcher, the ETF focuses on memory chip companies and, as of August 2, its top three holdings were Samsung Electronics at 26.39%, Micron Technology at 24.54%, and SK Hynix at 22.77%. Other major holdings include Seagate Technology, Western Digital, SanDisk, Kioxia, Nanya Technology, and GigaDevice.
Dylan Patel Plans to Launch SemiAnalysis Capital Fund I With $400 Million Target
Binance News - SemiAnalysis founder Dylan Patel is planning to launch SemiAnalysis Capital Fund I with a target of about $400 million. According to Odaily, the fund is expected to seek the capital as Patel moves ahead with the plan.
Hyundai Motor, Kia Sell Over 100,000 EVs In Europe In First Half
Binance News - According to Yonhap, Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Corp. sold 131,032 electric vehicles in Europe in the first half of 2026, up 41.8% from 92,365 in the previous half, as the South Korean automakers stepped up their push to expand in the region. Kia's EV3 compact sport utility vehicle led sales with 27,121 units, followed by Hyundai's Inster subcompact SUV with 16,594 and Kia's EV4 sedan with 14,502. The companies said they expect annual EV sales in Europe to top 200,000 units for the first time since they entered the market in 2014 if the current pace continues through year-end. Hyundai and Kia first exceeded 100,000 annual EV sales in Europe in 2021, with combined sales rising to 183,912 units in 2025. Their cumulative EV sales in Europe passed 1 million through May, and they ...
CNN: U.S.-Iran Draft Deal Does Not Address Ending Nuclear Threat, Strait Details Remain Unclear
Binance News - CNN reporters said there is no sign that any proposal now under discussion amounts to "ending Iran's nuclear threat." According to Jin10, details on the Strait of Hormuz also remain extremely limited, and sources only said it involves the possibility of some potential agreement with Oman.
Xiaomi Raises Prices of Several Phone Models by up to 500 Yuan Per Unit
Binance News - Xiaomi has raised the prices of several phone models on its official store, including the Xiaomi 17 series, which is now 300 yuan to 500 yuan per unit higher, and the REDMI K90 and Turbo 5 series, which are up 300 yuan per unit, according to Jiemian News. The price increases appeared on Xiaomi Mall on the morning of August 2 after reports on the evening of August 1 suggested that some Xiaomi models would see a group price adjustment. Xiaomi had not given a substantive response by the time of reporting.
Qinao Intelligence Raises Tens of Millions of Yuan in Seed Funding for Native Multimodal Memory Base
Binance News - Qinao Intelligence said it has raised a seed round worth tens of millions of yuan, with investors including a top Shenzhen fund and industrial capital, according to 36Kr. The startup also launched MemAura in June, a native multimodal memory base that offers ADK and API services for long-term memory accumulation, fast retrieval and lower inference costs. The company said MemAura cuts input-side token consumption by 40% to 49%, keeps memory retrieval latency under 400 milliseconds, delivers first answers in under 1 second and reaches more than 80% overall accuracy. Qinao Intelligence was founded in November 2025 and is led by CEO Zhang Yuan.
Doctor Profit Says He Will Keep Buying Bitcoin Between $54,000 and $64,000
Binance News - Trader Doctor Profit said he will continue buying Bitcoin in stages as long as BTC trades between $54,000 and $64,000, allocating 5% of planned capital on each purchase. According to ChainCatcher, he said 35% of the cash earmarked for Bitcoin has already been deployed. He added that he will keep accumulating during periods of extreme market fear and remain patient.
Coinkite Sends Security Advisory Emails to Coldcard Users
Binance News - Coinkite, the manufacturer of the Coldcard hardware wallet, said it has sent security advisory emails to all reachable user addresses through its store and email subscription system, with the messages sent in batches starting last Friday. According to Foresight News, Coinkite said users who receive the email can confirm it came from the company’s official channels. The company also advised users to rely on the latest timestamped notice posted on its official blog and not trust screenshots, forwarded messages, summaries, or information from unknown sources. It said firmware should only be downloaded from coldcard.com/downloads, and that it will never ask for a user’s PIN, seed ...
South Korea's FTC Approves KORAIL's Acquisition Of SR Corp.
Binance News - According to Yonhap, South Korea's Fair Trade Commission (FTC) approved Korea Railroad Corp.'s takeover of SR Corp. on Sunday, saying the deal is unlikely to restrict competition in the transportation industry. The watchdog said KORAIL, as a state-run company subject to government oversight, is unlikely to abuse its market position or harm consumers. It also said the high-speed rail sector is heavily regulated under the Railroad Service Act and other related laws, while ticket fares cannot exceed ceilings set by the transport and finance ministries. KORAIL cannot unilaterally raise fares, cut the number of seats, reduce service frequency or alter routes without approval from the land minister. The FTC and the land ministry signed a memorandum of understanding the same day to keep ...
AI TRENDS | OpenAI President and Co-Founder Brockman: ChatGPT Is a Powerful Thinking Amplifier
Binance News - According to Jin10, OpenAI President and Co-Founder Brockman said ChatGPT is a very powerful thinking amplifier.
Malaysia Minister Sees Stable Second-Half Growth
Binance News - Malaysia’s economy is expected to remain strong in the second half of the year as the government maintains stable oil supplies, Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said, according to Bloomberg reported by Bernama.
U.S. Secretary Rubio Says Iran Cannot Negotiate Without Consequences
Binance News - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Iran is facing a very different U.S. president under U.S. President Donald Trump and can no longer expect to negotiate without consequences. According to Jin10, Rubio said in an interview airing on Fox News this weekend that the Iranian regime had never faced a U.S. president like Trump, describing him as "a man who truly takes action." Rubio said Iran had become accustomed over the past 20 or 30 years to the wider world allowing it to get away with lying, tearing up agreements, and deceiving people into deals. The White House said Iran will "continue to pay the price" until it returns to talks in a way Trump considers "meaningful," after Iran allegedly attacked commercial shipping and U.S. forces following the signing of a ...
Goldman Sachs Expects The Fed to Hold Rates Steady Throughout 2026
Binance News - Goldman Sachs expects the Federal Reserve to keep interest rates unchanged throughout 2026. According to Odaily, the firm said easing inflation will outweigh hawkish voting members' positions and rising market expectations for a September rate hike.
Japan, U.S. Take Joint Action to Curb Yen Weakness
Binance News - Japan's Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama will announce on Monday that Tokyo and Washington have taken joint action to curb yen depreciation. According to ChainCatcher, the joint Japan-U.S. intervention in the yen remains ongoing.
Nexus Data Centers Plans $15 Billion Financing for Texas AI Campus
Binance News - Nexus Data Centers is preparing about $15 billion in financing to build an AI data center campus in Hubbard, Texas, which Anthropic is expected to lease, with Morgan Stanley leading the related bank financing. According to ChainCatcher, the financing will be raised by Nexus Data Centers rather than Anthropic itself. Google will use its investment-grade credit rating to back Anthropic’s lease obligations and related energy agreements, covering four data center lease projects and a power purchase agreement for a 1.6 GW natural gas plant. In return, Google is expected to receive about a 20% stake in the data center and energy projects. The deal underscores how AI infrastructure development is ...
Iran's Revolutionary Guards Say They Struck U.S. F-35 Facilities at Jordan Base
Binance News - Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said its air force fired multiple ballistic missiles on the morning of August 2 at a U.S. F-35 fighter maintenance hangar and apron at Azraq Air Base in Jordan. According to Jin10, the Revolutionary Guards said the strike destroyed three F-35 fighter jets and severely damaged three others, in retaliation for U.S. attacks on Qeshm Island.
Israel Official: Tensions Are at a Peak and Near the Brink of an Explosion
Binance News - An Israeli official said tensions have reached a peak and are on the brink of erupting. According to Jin10, the official also said U.S. President Donald Trump is closer than ever to launching a major strike on Iran, but no final decision has been made. Israel has raised its alert level. The official said Trump has not decided on the scale of any attack and it remains unclear whether he wants Israel involved in the first phase of the operation. The official added that Trump views negotiations as a "waste of time" and is ...
Polymarket Odds Swing on August 15 Israel-Iran Ceasefire Outcome
Binance News - Polymarket odds on the submarket for whether the Israel-Iran ceasefire will still hold on August 15 swung sharply, with the “Yes” option rising to 58% from 40.5% one hour earlier. According to ChainCatcher, the move reflected a 17.5 percentage point increase and came amid warning of possible impact from breaking news.
Bitcoin ETFs just bled $265M in a brutal 24 hours, and Ethereum’s supposed rescue is another BlackRock illusion
CryptoSlate - ETHB alone kept Ether funds positive, leaving the $9 million gain too concentrated to confirm broad rotation. The post Bitcoin ETFs just bled $265M in a brutal 24 hours, and Ethereum’s supposed rescue is another BlackRock illusion appeared first on CryptoSlate.
DEX and CEX Spot Trading Volume Ratio Hits Record 24.14% in July
Binance News - July’s ratio of DEX to CEX spot trading volume reached a record high of 24.14%. According to Odaily, the figure set a new historical high.
U.S. Deploys Heavy Transport Helicopters to Middle East as Tensions Rise
Binance News - Middle East tensions remain elevated as Iran's military said it recently used a new type of drone, while an Israeli official said the situation has reached a peak. According to ChainCatcher, the U.S. military has deployed heavy transport helicopters to the Middle East and advised American citizens to prepare for evacuation. Kuwait's military reported that multiple important facilities were attacked, while Iran warned the U.S. military not to take risky actions and said it was fully prepared.
Americans Grow More Wary of AI Even as 70% Say They Know the Tech Well
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Americans know more about artificial intelligence than they did a year ago. And they like it less. That’s the short… Read the original on Americans Grow More Wary of AI Even as 70% Say They Know the Tech Well. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Grayscale Urges Senate CLARITY Act Vote Before August Recess
Bitcoin.com - Grayscale urged Senate leaders to schedule a CLARITY Act vote before the August recess, warning that delay threatens U.S. competitiveness. The bill would divide crypto oversight between federal regulators and establish nationwide market rules. Grayscale Presses Senate Leaders as Legislative Window Closes Digital asset manager Grayscale called on Senate leaders to bring the CLARITY Act […]
Michael Saylor Says Strategy’s BTC Monetization Plan Was Announced Before Q2 Results
Binance News - Michael Saylor said on X that the company announced its BTC monetization plan on June 29, before second-quarter results were released, and not after reporting losses. According to Odaily, he said the company has never had a policy of never selling Bitcoin, and the BTC monetization plan does not mean it must sell Bitcoin. He added that the company expects to remain a net buyer of Bitcoin in the future.
Bitwise is liquidating six crypto option ETFs that offered 25% payouts while returning investors’ own capital
CryptoSlate - All six reported a 0% 30-day SEC yield, while remaining holders face an automatic August cash redemption. The post Bitwise is liquidating six crypto option ETFs that offered 25% payouts while returning investors’ own capital appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Saudi Crown Prince Urges Trump To De-Escalate Iran Plans
Binance News - According to Axios, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman spoke with President Trump on Saturday and expressed concern about Trump's plans for large new strikes against Iran. Two U.S. officials and a third source familiar with the call said MBS urged Trump to de-escalate and refrain from launching the strikes, while the White House and the Saudi embassy in Washington declined to comment. Axios said Trump is seriously considering attacks on Iranian energy targets in the coming days in response to Iran's missile strike on a U.S. base in Jordan and its disruption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, but he has not issued final orders. The report said an attack could escalate the five-month ...
Elon Musk Denies Tesla China Sale Report Tied to SpaceX Merger
Bitcoin.com - Elon Musk rejected a Wall Street Journal report claiming Tesla explored separating or selling its China business ahead of a potential SpaceX merger. The public dispute centers on one of Tesla’s largest operations and a report linking it to a broader corporate restructuring. Musk Rejects Report on Tesla’s China Business Elon Musk rejected a report […]
Turkey and Iraq Sign One-Year Crude Transit Deal, 750,000 Barrels a Day Allocated to Iraq
Binance News - Turkey's Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources said on August 1 local time that the Turkish state pipeline company BOTAŞ and two Iraqi oil companies formally signed a one-year crude transport agreement. Under the deal, the two sides will use the crude oil pipeline more efficiently, with 750,000 barrels a day of transport capacity allocated to the Iraqi side. Turkey said the pipeline's total designed daily capacity is 1.5 million barrels. During a previous visit to Turkey, Iraqi Prime Minister Al-Zaidi said Iraq would supply Turkey with 1 million barrels of oil a day, according to Jiemian News.
How thin weekend Bitcoin liquidity turns minor geopolitical news into massive Monday price gaps for ETF holders
CryptoSlate - An investor who owns Bitcoin through a brokerage account can finish work on Friday, check the closing price of a spot ETF, and assume the position is done moving for the week. Bitcoin, however, has other plans. Between Friday’s close and Monday’s opening bell, Donald Trump can announce a tariff, a war can escalate, oil […] The post How thin weekend Bitcoin liquidity turns minor geopolitical news into massive Monday price gaps for ETF holders appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Michael Saylor Rejects Report of New Strategy Bitcoin Sale Approval
Bitcoin.com - Michael Saylor rejected claims that Strategy had approved a new $5 billion bitcoin sale plan, identifying the authorization as an existing capital-management tool. His clarification separates potential selling capacity from an immediate decision to reduce holdings. Saylor Pushes Back on Viral Bitcoin Sale Claim Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor pushed back Aug. 1 on reports […]
Les flux de Dogecoin bondissent de 116 % alors que la pression de la Fed et les retards de la Clarity Act
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Les flux de Dogecoin ont bondi de 116 % en seulement 24 heures. C’est un chiffre important, et cela ne… Read the original on Les flux de Dogecoin bondissent de 116 % alors que la pression de la Fed et les retards de la Clarity Act. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Turkish Foreign Minister Says He Spoke With Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi
Binance News - According to Jin10, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said he spoke with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi today, and the two discussed the latest developments in the current U.S.-Iran negotiation process. Turkey will continue to work to end conflict in the region and establish lasting peace.
Coldcard Theft Balloons to $88M as Exchange Deposits Spike, Old BTC Moves
Bitcoin.com - A suspected third wave of Coldcard-related bitcoin sweeps has pushed the observed incident to an estimated 1,367 BTC, while exchange deposits and long-dormant wallet activity have added two more signals for analysts to watch. A Third Wave Expands the Damage Galaxy Research disclosed on X that the three suspected waves drained about 4,585 addresses and […]
Zepto Agrees Private Share Sale as IPO Plans Stay on Hold
Binance News - Zepto Ltd. agreed to a private share sale with major investors as the Indian quick-commerce company delayed its initial public offering after failing to secure its expected valuation, according to Bloomberg. The deal keeps Zepto in private markets for now while it reassesses the timing of a potential listing.
Bitcoin Climbs 7% in July But Spot Volumes Tell a Different Story
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Bitcoin had a decent July. Prices climbed roughly 7% over the month, which sounds good on paper. But dig into… Read the original on Bitcoin Climbs 7% in July But Spot Volumes Tell a Different Story. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
One public crypto firm just staked its way to breaking even, but a $50M paper loss and 66% dilution threat tell a darker story
CryptoSlate - The token rewards roughly matched its non-GAAP cash-cost proxy but remained unsold as warrants for up to 33.5 million shares became exercisable. The post One public crypto firm just staked its way to breaking even, but a $50M paper loss and 66% dilution threat tell a darker story appeared first on CryptoSlate.
MARA CEO Fred Thiel Says Bitcoin's Chance as a Payment Medium Has Passed
Binance News - MARA CEO Fred Thiel said in an interview with Natalie Brunell on July 23 that Bitcoin's opportunity as a payment and exchange medium has passed. According to Odaily, he said small price fluctuations can change the value received in business settings that require thousands of transactions per second and generate low profit per trade, adding that commercial uses of crypto in areas such as AI are more likely to be handled through stablecoins. Thiel said Bitcoin still works as a store of value because it is outside central control and can be transferred quickly.
Iranian Revolutionary Guard Says Missile Strike Hit U.S. F-35 Facilities in Jordan
Binance News - The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said its air force used multiple ballistic missiles on the morning of August 2 to strike a U.S. F-35 maintenance hangar and apron at Azraq Air Base in Jordan, in retaliation for a U.S. attack on Qeshm Island. According to ChainCatcher, the strike destroyed three F-35 fighter jets and severely damaged three others.
US Job Growth Seen Rebounding After Weak June
Binance News - US employers likely increased hiring in July after a disappointing June, signaling steady demand for workers despite geopolitical concerns and elevated inflation, according to Bloomberg.
SpaceX Stock Faces $98.4 Billion Insider Flood and Earnings Test Same Week
TheCurrencyAnalytics - SpaceX shares are bleeding out. The stock closed July 31 at $108, down 3.41% on the day and a brutal… Read the original on SpaceX Stock Faces $98.4 Billion Insider Flood and Earnings Test Same Week. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Berkshire Hathaway shares reached an eight-month high this week
Cryptopolitan - Berkshire Hathaway’s stock (NYSE: BRK.A, BRK.B) is rallying today because the company still trails the wider market, trades below last year’s richer valuation, holds almost $400 billion in cash, and may have bought back billions of dollars of its own shares. Barron’s reported that the rally carried the conglomerate to an eight-month high this week....
AI Loan Market Sees Investor Demands Rise, Borrowers Offer Better Terms
Binance News - Loan investors are pushing back for the first time in years, a shift that is likely to raise borrowing costs for private equity firms and highly indebted AI companies, according to Bloomberg. Borrowers are offering better terms as investors seek stronger protections in the AI loan market.
XRP Price Dips to ‘Battlefield’ Zone, but Analysts See Major Reversal Opportunity
CryptoPotato - XRP has dropped below $1.05 for the second time in the past several days.
Iran Says Defensive Strikes Will Continue Amid U.S. Ceasefire Violations
Binance News - Iran's Foreign Ministry said defensive strikes by the country's armed forces will continue as the United States keeps violating the June 28 ceasefire agreement. According to ChainCatcher, the statement accused the U.S. of maintaining a maritime blockade on Iranian ports and commercial shipping, launching attacks across the country, and increasing economic pressure and illegal threats.
A major Japanese Bitcoin mining pool just pulled the plug on its Bitcoin service just as 3 mega-miners claimed 60% of the network
CryptoSlate - The leaders were already dominant before the cutoff, and aggregate data do not identify a destination for SBI’s lost pool hashrate. The post A major Japanese Bitcoin mining pool just pulled the plug on its Bitcoin service just as 3 mega-miners claimed 60% of the network appeared first on CryptoSlate.
U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis Urges Passage of CLARITY Act and Cites Trump Ethics Pledge
Binance News - U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis spoke in the Senate this week and urged bipartisan colleagues to pass the CLARITY Act while emphasizing U.S. President Donald Trump’s ethics provisions. According to Odaily, Trump voluntarily submitted what was described as the strictest ethics provisions in U.S. history.
U.S. President Donald Trump Says He Is Destroying Iran's Currency
Binance News - U.S. President Donald Trump said he is destroying Iran's currency and that Iran is facing severe inflation.
Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Shrinks 14% As Revenues Force Operators To Pivot
Binance News - Bitcoin mining difficulty has fallen 14% from this year's high as weak mining economics reduce network capacity. The drop comes as plunging revenues force operators to pivot, and forward markets signal little relief through year-end, according to CoinDesk, suggesting miners may remain under pressure even after the latest adjustment.
Louisiana just armed crypto ATM users with a legal cheat code to demand full refunds from unlicensed operators
CryptoSlate - Act 482 takes effect Aug. 1, while clearly disclosed document requests can reset the 90-day payment clock. The post Louisiana just armed crypto ATM users with a legal cheat code to demand full refunds from unlicensed operators appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Trump Threatens To Revive Anti-Weaponization Fund Ahead Of Blanche Vote
Binance News - According to CNBC, President Donald Trump threatened to keep acting Attorney General Todd Blanche in his current role and push ahead with the “Anti-Weaponization Fund” if Sens. John Cornyn of Texas and Thom Tillis of North Carolina do not back Blanche’s nomination for attorney general. The move added uncertainty to a Senate confirmation vote planned for next week, after Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley rescheduled a committee vote that had been postponed earlier in the week. Trump had said Friday the fund was “dead,” but by Saturday morning he said he would restore it if the two Republicans refused to approve Blanche. The Department of Justice gave the senators language saying Blanche’s May 18 order establishing the fund was ...
Bitcoin ETFs Pull $172.4 Million in July but Face $5.3 Billion Year-to-Date Hole
TheCurrencyAnalytics - US-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs scraped together a net inflow of $172.4 million in July. Not a blowout number. But it… Read the original on Bitcoin ETFs Pull $172.4 Million in July but Face $5.3 Billion Year-to-Date Hole. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
U.S. Air Base in Bahrain Under Evacuation Amid Potential Regional Escalation
Binance News - U.S. air base in Bahrain is undergoing evacuation as authorities expect the regional situation could escalate. According to ChainCatcher, the move comes amid concerns over a possible worsening of tensions in the area.
Bitcoin News Says Coldcard Features May Be Vulnerable Due to Yasmarang PRNG Flaw
Binance News - Bitcoin News said on X that several Coldcard functions may remain vulnerable because of a Yasmarang PRNG flaw, even if the seed phrase stays secure after being generated with dice rolls or imported from an existing seed phrase. According to Odaily, the affected functions include paper wallets, device cloning, USB sessions, Secret Teleport, multisig keys, password generators, and HSM mode. The report said that if the seed phrase was imported or generated through enough dice rolls, the seed phrase itself remains secure, but use of these functions could still expose secret information generated by the flawed random number ...
GEOPOLITICS | Congo Ebola Outbreak Becomes Country’s Largest on Record
Binance News - The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has become the country’s largest on record, with infections still accelerating and the virus now spread across five provinces, according to Bloomberg. Health authorities and international partners are mounting an extensive response, but the outbreak continues to widen.
Amanda Staveley Agrees to Buy 25% West Ham Stake
Binance News - Amanda Staveley has agreed to take a 25% stake in West Ham United, setting up a possible ownership clash with Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky over the London club, according to Bloomberg. Staveley, the former part owner of Newcastle United, is moving into another Premier League ownership battle.
Analyst Blasts Strategy After CEO Signals New Priority Beyond Bitcoin
CryptoPotato - Strategy's CEO warned on Friday that the company might sell up to $5 billion in BTC.
Galaxy Research Puts Coldcard Bitcoin Loss at $70.2M Across 1,196 Wallets
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Galaxy Research, the research arm of crypto investment firm Galaxy Digital, tracked down 1,196 Coldcard wallet addresses that bled out… Read the original on Galaxy Research Puts Coldcard Bitcoin Loss at $70.2M Across 1,196 Wallets. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Crypto PAC pours another $1M into Michigan House race
CoinTelegraph - Michigan incumbent Shri Thanedar’s re-election bid against other Democratic candidates is getting more about crypto with an infusion of ads funded by an industry-aligned PAC.
Bitquery Co-Founder Accused of Misappropriating More Than $5 Million
Binance News - A blockchain entrepreneur has been accused of diverting more than $5 million from his company and deleting 194 expense records before leaving suddenly. According to ChainCatcher, the lawsuit was filed in Manhattan Supreme Court against Dionysios “Dean” Karakitsos, 57, who is accused of draining Bitquery Inc., a company that tracks cryptocurrency values and fund flows. Karakitsos was a co-founder of Bitquery and served as CEO, director, and treasurer until 2025. He is alleged to have transferred company funds into his personal accounts over several years. Bitquery said it filed suit in June seeking the return of at least $5 million and is also seeking additional damages ...
Big Ten, SEC Endorse Senate College Sports Bill
Binance News - The Big Ten and Southeastern Conference said they support a bipartisan Senate bill aimed at regulating college sports, according to Bloomberg. The measure is unlikely to advance before the Senate leaves for its August recess next week.
South Korea's smaller crypto exchanges chase finance deals as volume halves
Cryptopolitan - After first-half trading turnover fell 54.6% from a year earlier, South Korea’s five won-based crypto exchanges are rebuilding their businesses around bank and brokerage partnerships, institutional services and regulatory cleanup. Due to trading volume being down by 55%, exchanges are changing their business models to survive. What is happening to South Korea’s crypto market? The...
Russian Forces Damage Oil Tanker at Odesa Port and Strike Tugboat at Mykolaiv Port
Binance News - Russian forces damaged an oil tanker at Odesa Port in Ukraine that had originally been intended for use by the Ukrainian military, and struck a marine tugboat at Mykolaiv Port, according to Jin10. According to ChainCatcher, the report did not provide details on the extent of the damage or any casualties.
The More Americans Know About AI, the Less They Like It: Gallup
Decrypt - Gallup says Americans are growing more skeptical of artificial intelligence, with rising concerns about job losses, businesses' use of the technology, and the technology’s growing impact.
MicroStrategy Post-Earnings CLARITY Act Push Could Add New Catalyst for Its Stock
BeInCrypto - Strategy backed the CLARITY Act a day after Q2 results, giving MSTR stock a regulatory catalyst beyond earnings. The post MicroStrategy Post-Earnings CLARITY Act Push Could Add New Catalyst for Its Stock appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant Loses External Power for 23rd Time in Conflict
Binance News - The International Atomic Energy Agency said the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant lost external power for the 23rd time today amid the military conflict. According to ChainCatcher, the outage marks another disruption to the facility's external electricity supply during the war.
Claude AI User Conversations Surface Publicly via Google Searches
DailyHODL - Anthropic's Claude AI shared chat links have been indexed by Google, exposing private user interactions. The incident stems from the platform's share feature and raises privacy concerns. The post Claude AI User Conversations Surface Publicly via Google Searches appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
Trump Media Launches Paid Truth Social Data Service Amid SEC Scrutiny
Binance News - According to CNBC, Trump Media and Technology Group launched its paid data service, Truth API, on Aug. 1, giving firms faster access to Truth Social posts from President Donald Trump and other top accounts on the platform. Interim CEO Kevin McGurn said the application programming interface is designed to provide a direct, licensed, real-time feed of the platform's most market-moving posts. The launch came after Democratic Sens. Adam Schiff and Elizabeth Warren urged the Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday to investigate whether the company is violating the law. The SEC declined to comment on the letter, and McGurn said the service is intended to help Trump Media monetize proprietary assets through a high-margin, recurring revenue stream.
Uber Aligns With Labor Unions In Washington, D.C. Robotaxi Debate
Binance News - According to CNBC, Uber is backing labor unions in opposing a Washington, D.C. bill that would allow widespread use of autonomous vehicles to transport passengers and goods in the district. The proposed Autonomous Vehicle Deployment Authorization Amendment Act has drawn scrutiny from organized labor over job losses and safety concerns, while Uber says autonomous vehicles can improve road safety, speed electrification, expand access to transportation and lower costs. Uber director of AV and AI policy Harry Hatfield said in prepared testimony that the future of transportation will be a hybrid model with human drivers and autonomous vehicles operating side by side, and warned that the bill largely ...
GEOPOLITICS | Wildfires Spread Across Southern Europe
Binance News - Greece's wildfire response is under severe strain as gale-force winds, dry conditions and difficult terrain hamper firefighting efforts, with major blazes still spreading in central and southern parts of the country, according to Bloomberg. European Union countries are coordinating firefighting resources across borders as climate change lengthens the wildfire season and raises concerns about the long-term economic and insurance costs of more destructive fires.
STOCKS | Exxon, Chevron Warn Fuel Prices Will Stay High as Refining Capacity Shrinks
Binance News - ExxonMobil Holdings Corp. and Chevron Corp. warned that fuel prices are likely to stay elevated even if oil prices fall in the coming months, as wars in Russia and the Middle East leave global refining capacity critically short, according to Bloomberg. The companies said tight refining supply is keeping fuel markets under pressure despite any near-term drop in crude.
Bessent, Greer Hold Call With China's He Lifeng Ahead of Xi Visit
Binance News - According to Axios, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer held a more than hourlong video call with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng to prepare for President Xi Jinping's September visit. Bessent said he told Beijing the U.S. expects China to fully meet its commitments on rare earths and U.S. agricultural products, and that the two sides discussed implementing the Trade and Investment Boards to push progress toward a more balanced U.S.-China economic relationship. Axios also reported that one source familiar with the talks said China has adopted measures that create new risks for U.S. firms, restrict lawful commercial activity and seek to deter lawful U.S. national security actions, and warned that continued ...
Tillis Says Todd Blanche Won't Be Confirmed Next Week After Trump Comments on Fund
Binance News - According to Axios, Sen. Thom Tillis said Saturday that President Donald Trump's new comments about his "anti-weaponization" fund mean attorney general nominee Todd Blanche will not be confirmed by the Senate next week. Tillis, a North Carolina Republican, said on X that Trump appears to want to revive the payout fund for people he considers victims of political persecution, either by creating another fund or pushing Congress to back a bill that most Senate Republicans would oppose. Tillis said Blanche is qualified for the job but added that the reversal means he will not be confirmed, though he hoped the dispute could be resolved by Tuesday.
ECB Digital Euro App Targets All Users With Accessibility Push Beyond EU Law
TheCurrencyAnalytics - The European Central Bank is going further than the law requires. Its digital euro app will surpass the accessibility standards… Read the original on ECB Digital Euro App Targets All Users With Accessibility Push Beyond EU Law. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Michael Saylor Says BIP-110 Signaling Was Voluntary Before Block 961,632
Binance News - Michael Saylor said on X that BIP-110 signaling was voluntary before block 961,632. According to Odaily, from block 961,632 to 963,647, his software will reject every block that does not signal, and any displayed "100% signaling" during that window reflects the rule rather than voluntary miner support or Bitcoin consensus.
S&P Traders Brace for Swings as Warsh Stays Silent on Fed Outlook
Binance News - S&P 500 traders are bracing for sharp moves as uncertainty from war, tariff fights and persistent inflation collides with a Federal Reserve that is not signaling its next move, according to Bloomberg. The lack of guidance from the Fed adds another risk for investors already facing a volatile market backdrop.