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Mining · 1 month ago Mark Erhardt Proposes Luke Dashjr's Removal from Bitcoin BIP Editors Following BIP-110 Fail Mark Erhardt has formally recommended the removal of Luke Dashjr from the Bitcoin BIP Editors after the controversial BIP-110 proposal failed, causing a chainsplit and raising governance concerns.

Technology · 1 month ago Cathie Wood Argues Open Source AI Benefits Companies Like OpenAI and Anthropic Cathie Wood of ARK Invest claims that open-source AI models actually bolster the revenues of firms like OpenAI and Anthropic by increasing demand for frontier AI as a defense against potential threats.

Macro · 1 month ago Ukrainian Drone Strike Targets TANECO Refinery in Tatarstan, Resulting in 13 Fatalities A recent Ukrainian drone strike in Tatarstan has killed at least 13 people and targeted key industrial infrastructure, marking a significant escalation in the conflict between Ukraine and Russia.

Macro · 1 month ago US CPI Report Anticipated to Show Rising Inflation Amid Slow Wage Growth The upcoming Consumer Price Index report from the U.S. Labor Department is expected to reveal rising inflation rates alongside slow wage growth, influencing economic forecasts and Federal Reserve policy.

Companies · 1 month ago TSMC Reports 45% Year-Over-Year Sales Growth Amid AI Demand Surge Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has announced a remarkable 45% increase in monthly sales for July 2026, driven by escalating demand in the AI sector.

Funding · 1 month ago H100 Group Executes First Bitcoin-for-Bitcoin M&A Deal, Expands Treasury Significantly H100 Group AB has completed a groundbreaking acquisition of two Norwegian firms, marking the first M&A deal in public markets entirely conducted in Bitcoin. This move significantly boosts H100's Bitcoin holdings to over 3,500 BTC.

Derivatives · 1 month ago Crypto Whales Increase Holdings in Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP Amid Market Uncertainty Recent data from CryptoQuant indicates that large investors are significantly increasing their investments in Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP, suggesting a potential end to the ongoing bear market.

Hacks & Exploits · 1 month ago Coinsbuy Suffers $7.9 Million Hack, Funds Laundered via Monero Coinsbuy, a digital asset processing platform, experienced a significant security breach resulting in the theft of over $7.9 million. The attacker laundered a portion of the stolen funds through Monero, complicating recovery efforts.

Markets · 1 month ago Pump.fun Surpasses Hyperliquid in 30-Day Revenue as $PUMP Token Gains 12% Pump.fun, a Solana-based memecoin launchpad, has outperformed Hyperliquid in 30-day revenue, generating $33.73 million compared to Hyperliquid's $32.73 million, while the $PUMP token has risen by 12%.

Macro · 1 month ago Australia Mandates Divestment of Chinese Stake in Rare Earths Miner Northern Minerals Australia's Treasurer has ordered Chinese-linked shareholders to divest from Northern Minerals, emphasizing national interest amid rising geopolitical tensions over rare earths.

Compliance · 1 month ago US Forces Redirect 55 Vessels in Ongoing Naval Blockade Against Iran The US military has intensified its naval blockade of Iran, redirecting 55 vessels and boarding two as tensions escalate in the region.

Spot & ETFs · 1 month ago Grayscale Withdraws ETF Registrations for Cardano, Hedera, and Polkadot Grayscale Investments has withdrawn its ETF registration applications for Cardano, Hedera, and Polkadot, with filings made within 190 seconds on August 7, 2026.

Security · 1 month ago Taiwan Enhances Defense with Drone Swarms and Unmanned Boats Amid Rising Tensions Taiwan has deployed drone swarms and unmanned boats to bolster its defense strategy against potential Chinese aggression, reflecting a shift in military capabilities in the Taiwan Strait.

Companies · 1 month ago Michael Saylor Discusses AI's Role in Raising $15 Billion for Bitcoin Strategy Michael Saylor reveals how Strategy leveraged AI to design new financial instruments, raising $15 billion for Bitcoin purchases.

Markets · 1 month ago 3iQ to Manage Bhutan's Bitcoin Reserves for Gelephu Mindfulness City Project 3iQ Corp. will oversee the management of Bhutan's Bitcoin reserves for the Gelephu Mindfulness City project, aiming to establish a digital financial hub.

Macro · 1 month ago US-Japan Yen Intervention Signals Shift in Dollar Dominance and Boosts Gold Demand The recent coordinated intervention by the US and Japan to support the yen raises concerns about the declining dominance of the US dollar, potentially increasing gold demand as a safe-haven asset.

Macro · 1 month ago Trump's Frequent Talks with Fed Chair Warsh Raise Independence Concerns Recent reports highlight President Trump's ongoing communications with Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh, prompting questions about the Fed's independence in monetary policy.

Security · 1 month ago Saudi Drone Downed Near Strait of Hormuz Amid Rising Military Tensions A Chinese-made drone operated by Saudi Arabia was downed near the Strait of Hormuz, signaling escalating military tensions in the region amid ongoing negotiations involving Iran.

Mining · 1 month ago Firmus Transitions from Bitcoin Mining to AI Infrastructure, Secures $2B Funding Firmus Technologies has raised $2 billion to pivot from Bitcoin mining to AI infrastructure, achieving a valuation of over $10.5 billion.

Derivatives · 1 month ago Kraken Sets August 27 Deadline for Withdrawal of 21 Delisted Tokens Kraken has announced a final withdrawal deadline of August 27 at 14:00 UTC for clients holding 21 delisted tokens, after which automatic liquidation will commence.