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Regulation12 Aug, 2026

Bitmine Expands Ethereum Treasury With $19.6M ETH Purchase, Nears 5% Supply Target

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RegulationEmma Collins · 12 Aug, 2026 · 4 min

CFTC Orders Kalshi to Keep Prediction Markets Open in New York

The CFTC has ordered Kalshi to continue operating in New York after the state sued the prediction market platform over its sports-related contracts.

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RegulationEmma Collins · 11 Aug, 2026 · 4 min

Russia Proposes Bitcoin, Ether and USDT Trading on Regulated Exchanges

Russia’s central bank has proposed allowing Bitcoin, Ether and Tether’s USDT to trade on regulated exchanges, with annual limits for non-qualified investors.

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DeFiEmma Collins · 11 Aug, 2026 · 4 min

Bitcoin-Backed Lending Enters Institutional Era as Companies Borrow Against BTC

Institutional Bitcoin-backed lending is expanding as public companies increasingly use BTC as collateral to raise capital without selling their holdings.

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RegulationEmma Collins · 11 Aug, 2026 · 4 min

UK Lawmakers Question Banks Over Crypto Firms' Access to Banking

UK lawmakers are questioning major banks over restrictions on banking services for crypto companies, warning that limited access could hinder the country's digital-asset industry.

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MarketsEmma Collins · 11 Aug, 2026 · 4 min

Keel Shuts Down US Bitcoin Mining as Revenue Falls 50%

Keel Infrastructure has shut down its US Bitcoin mining operations as the company pivots toward AI and high-performance computing infrastructure following a 50% drop in second-quarter revenue.

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BitcoinJames Walker · 11 Aug, 2026 · 6 min

Anthropic Reportedly Strikes $9B Power Deal With Bitcoin Miner Riot

Anthropic reportedly signed a 20-year, $9.1 billion deal with Bitcoin miner Riot Platforms for 191 MW of AI computing capacity in Texas.

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RegulationEmma Collins · 11 Aug, 2026 · 4 min

South Korea Removes 1 Million Won Crypto Travel Rule Threshold

South Korea is expanding its crypto Travel Rule to all transfers between registered virtual asset service providers, removing the previous 1 million won threshold.

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MarketsEmma Collins · 11 Aug, 2026 · 5 min

Bitcoin Slips Below $65K as XRP and Ether Lead Crypto Losses

Bitcoin falls below $65,000 as rising oil prices revive inflation concerns ahead of US CPI data, while XRP and ether lead losses among major cryptocurrencies.

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BitcoinJames Walker · 10 Aug, 2026 · 6 min

Strategy Sells 1,690 Bitcoin While Raising $653M Through MSTR Shares

Strategy sold 1,690 Bitcoin while raising $653.1 million through MSTR shares, increasing its USD reserve to $4.65 billion.

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RegulationJames Walker · 10 Aug, 2026 · 5 min

UK FCA Explores Tokenized Gold Rules as Digital Assets Gain Ground

The UK FCA is exploring rules for tokenized gold as London seeks to strengthen its position in global precious metals and digital-asset markets.

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MarketsJames Walker · 10 Aug, 2026 · 5 min

Hedge Funds Turn Net Long on Bitcoin Futures as CME Positioning Shifts

Hedge funds have turned net long on CME Bitcoin futures as the futures basis falls, signaling a potential shift in institutional positioning.

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BitcoinJames Walker · 10 Aug, 2026 · 6 min

Bitcoin Week Ahead: CPI, ETF Flows and Mining Earnings in Focus

Bitcoin enters the week with U.S. CPI, Fed expectations, ETF flows, mining earnings and institutional activity likely to shape BTC market sentiment.

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AltcoinsJames Walker · 10 Aug, 2026 · 6 min

Mastercard’s $1.8B BVNK Deal Shows Bitcoin’s Growing Institutional Role

Mastercard’s $1.8 billion BVNK acquisition highlights growing institutional demand for stablecoin infrastructure and Bitcoin-linked digital payments.

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MarketsJames Walker · 10 Aug, 2026 · 4 min

Robinhood Launches Zero-Fee Crypto Trading in the UK With AI-Powered Tools

Robinhood is bringing zero-fee crypto trading to UK customers, alongside AI-powered market insights and access to more than 50 digital assets.

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MarketsEmma Collins · 10 Aug, 2026 · 5 min

Bitcoin Tops $65,000 as US Inflation Data Looms This Week

Bitcoin climbed above $65,000 as crypto markets gained for the week, with upcoming U.S. inflation data emerging as the next major test for risk assets.

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DeFiJames Walker · 10 Aug, 2026 · 6 min

Hyperliquid’s RWA Perps Boom as HYPE Revenue Comes Under Pressure

Hyperliquid’s RWA perpetual futures have surged to record levels, but rising builder payouts are putting pressure on protocol revenue and the buybacks supporting HYPE.

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MarketsJames Walker · 10 Aug, 2026 · 5 min

Bitcoin Weekly: BIP-110 Stalls as ETFs See $853M Inflows

Bitcoin faces renewed debate over BIP-110 and network security as U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs record $853.5 million in weekly inflows, while crypto markets navigate regulatory and security developments.

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MarketsEmma Collins · 8 Aug, 2026 · 5 min

Why T. Rowe Price Added Dogecoin to Its Crypto ETF

T. Rowe Price says including established memecoins such as Dogecoin reflects its active crypto investment strategy rather than a bet on internet hype.

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BitcoinJames Walker · 8 Aug, 2026 · 5 min

Bitcoin ETFs Attract $853.5M as August Inflows Surge

U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted $853.5 million over five consecutive sessions, with BlackRock's IBIT driving most of the demand as August inflows reversed July withdrawals.

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DeFiJames Walker · 8 Aug, 2026 · 5 min

XRP Ledger Proposes Privacy Upgrade for $530M+ in Tokenized Assets

XRP Ledger validators are considering six new amendments, including Confidential Transfers, which could encrypt token balances and payment amounts for institutional users.

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RegulationEmma Collins · 8 Aug, 2026 · 5 min

U.S. Senate Begins Crypto Clarity Act Process, Keeping September Vote Alive

The U.S. Senate has started the procedural process for the CLARITY Act, keeping the crypto market structure bill alive for a possible September vote.

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RegulationJames Walker · 8 Aug, 2026 · 4 min

Bitcoin Lightning Vulnerability Exploited as Attackers Drain BTCPay Servers

A critical vulnerability affecting LND Lightning nodes has been exploited in the wild, allowing attackers to steal credentials and drain funds from BTCPay Server deployments. Operators are urged to upgrade to LND 2.4.2 or take affected servers offline.

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RegulationJames Walker · 8 Aug, 2026 · 5 min

US Court Supports Bybit’s Effort to Trace $1.5B North Korea-Linked Hack Funds

A US federal court has backed Bybit's effort to trace cryptocurrency stolen in the $1.5 billion North Korea-linked hack through expedited discovery and asset restrictions.

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MarketsJames Walker · 7 Aug, 2026 · 4 min

Binance Bitcoin Futures Volume Nearly 8x Spot Trading as Market Demand Weakens

Bitcoin futures volume on Binance has reached nearly eight times spot activity, highlighting weakening spot demand and growing reliance on derivatives trading.

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RegulationJames Walker · 7 Aug, 2026 · 3 min

Bitget Explores Regulated Crypto Exchange Presence in Bhutan

Bitget has partnered with Bhutan's Gelephu Mindfulness City Authority to explore a licensed local operation as the country expands its regulated digital-asset ecosystem.

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MarketsJames Walker · 6 Aug, 2026 · 3 min

Russian President Signs Crypto Law, New Market Rules Begin in 2026

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a new cryptocurrency law establishing rules for exchanges, brokers, custodians and investors, with the main framework taking effect in September 2026.

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MarketsJames Walker · 4 Aug, 2026 · 2 min

Strategy’s STRC Climbs Back Above $90 After 24% Recovery From June Low

Strategy's STRC preferred shares climbed above $90 for the first time in seven weeks after rebounding 24% from June lows, supported by Bitcoin sales, stock repurchases, and stronger cash reserves.

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MarketsJames Walker · 4 Aug, 2026 · 2 min

Bitmine Expands Ethereum Treasury With $19.6M ETH Purchase, Nears 5% Supply Target

Bitmine Immersion Technologies purchased an additional 10,399 ETH worth approximately $19.6 million and repurchased 4.5 million shares, bringing its Ethereum holdings to nearly 4.8% of the total circulating supply.