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Bitcoin Network Processes Block 961,632 as BIP-110 Soft Fork Attempt Launches

Bitcoin reached block 961,632 as the BIP-110 soft fork proposal went live on the network. The proposal has faced opposit...

Aug 8, 2026, 11:08 PM
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RegulationSecurity

Scammers Impersonate EU Regulators to Exploit MiCA Compliance Deadline

Fraudsters are posing as European financial authorities to deceive cryptocurrency users during the MiCA regulatory trans...

Aug 8, 2026, 11:07 PM
European UnionMiCA
Regulation
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CLARITY Act Senate Vote in Doubt as Negotiations Stall Over Stablecoin Rewards

The CLARITY Act's scheduled Senate vote faces uncertainty as negotiators remain deadlocked over stablecoin rewards langu...

Aug 8, 2026, 11:06 PM
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Macro

Iran's Strait of Hormuz Demands Roil Energy Markets, Adding Geopolitical Risk

Iran issued new conditions during negotiations over Strait of Hormuz shipping routes, escalating tensions and widening t...

Aug 8, 2026, 11:06 PM
IranUnited States
Macro

Israel-Iran Tensions May Reshape Crypto Market Risk Calculus

Escalating Middle East tensions as Israel prepares for potential conflict with Iran without guaranteed US military suppo...

Aug 8, 2026, 11:05 PM
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Security
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AI Security Audit Flags Nearly 5,000 Issues Across 390 Bitcoin Projects

An AI-powered security campaign identified approximately 4,970 software vulnerabilities across 390 Bitcoin-related proje...

Aug 8, 2026, 11:05 PM
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Macro
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China Adds 20 Tonnes of Gold in July, Largest Purchase Since 2023

China purchased 20 tonnes of gold in July, marking its largest monthly addition since 2023 and signaling continued diver...

Aug 8, 2026, 11:02 PM
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RegulationAdoption

Crypto Policy Faces Uncertainty as Michigan Senate Race Tightens

Michigan's competitive Senate race between Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers has emerged as...

Aug 8, 2026, 11:01 PM
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MiningRegulation

Texas Governor Halts Data Center Expansion Amid ERCOT Power Strain

Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued an executive order freezing new data center permits to ease strain on the state's powe...

Aug 8, 2026, 10:06 PM
TexasERCOT
MacroAdoption

Bhutan Resumes Bitcoin Sales, Moving 0.5 BTC Per Month

Bhutan's government has resumed selling Bitcoin from its national reserve, offloading approximately 0.5 BTC monthly. The...

Aug 8, 2026, 10:05 PM
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MarketsExchanges

Crypto Spot Volume Falls to $15B as Liquidity Concentrates on Few Exchanges

Cryptocurrency spot trading volume declined to $15 billion, marking a significant contraction in daily turnover across m...

Aug 8, 2026, 10:02 PM
CryptocurrencyExchanges
StablecoinsMarkets

USDC Circulation Falls $1.5B in 30 Days Amid Liquidity Tightening

USD Coin's circulating supply contracted by $1.5 billion over the past month, according to on-chain data tracking stable...

Aug 8, 2026, 10:02 PM
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