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Following primary loss, crypto PACs invest $1.5M in 3 US state races
The Defend American Jobs and Protect Progress PACs reported spending more than $1.5 million on media for four House and Senate races ahead of Aug. 18 primary elections.
Meta Says Its AI Model Escaped and Hacked a Third-Party Company Too
The company says a configuration error by an outside testing partner gave one of its Muse Spark models internet access during a cybersecurity evaluation.
Bitcoin ETF inflows surge after Coldcard hack, but link is unclear: Bloomberg analyst
A week-long streak of inflows into US spot Bitcoin ETFs has coincided with the Coldcard wallet exploit, fueling debate over whether some investors are shifting away from self-custody.
US appellate court mandate affirms Sam Bankman-Fried conviction
Three circuit judges disputed the former FTX CEO’s claims that the defunct crypto exchange’s investors could have been made whole and wouldn’t have experienced any losses.
US Senate will vote on CLARITY crypto bill ‘without any question’ this week: Tim Scott
The South Carolina lawmaker who heads the Senate Banking Committee said that the majority leader still had time to put the crypto bill on the agenda despite the narrow voting window.
Bitcoin miners’ AI pivot loses Wall Street’s wow factor
New analysis finds AI infrastructure contracts are becoming larger and more profitable, but investors now demand stronger execution before rewarding bitcoin mining stocks.
MetaMask Launches Self-Custodial AI Wallet for Autonomous Crypto Trading
The new Agent Wallet lets AI agents execute on-chain trades within user-defined limits as MetaMask expands its push into AI-powered crypto trading.
Bitcoin price coils under $65K as US PMI data brings new ‘stagflation’ warning
Bitcoin price action stayed compressed in an ongoing divergence from stocks and gold while US PMI data sparked fresh talk of “stagflation.”
Tether expands tokenization business into Saudi Arabia, starting with real estate
The stablecoin issuer is extending its tokenization business into Saudi Arabia, starting with institutional real estate assets with plans to expand to other asset classes.
Step App winds down after four years as FITFI token sinks
Move-to-earn project Step App will wind down services by Aug. 21 after four years, while its FITFI token trades 99.9% below its all-time high.
What Is Arc? The Stablecoin Blockchain From USDC Issuer Circle
Arc is a new layer-1 blockchain developed by USDC issuer Circle, designed specifically for stablecoin-native finance.
10 weirdest things ever tokenized... including farts
Tokenized cows may have gone viral, but they’re just the latest in a long line of strange things to find a home onchain, from farts, to human skin and destroyed artworks
Blockchain.com wins Cayman custody license after MiCA and FCA approvals
Blockchain.com secured a VASP custody license from the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority, expanding its regulated crypto services in the region.
Hyperliquid RWA contracts grow to 32% of trading activity in Q2
Tokenized real-world assets accounted for more than a third of Hyperliquid’s quarterly trading volume, generating 6.6% of the protocol’s $169 million quarterly revenue.
JPMorgan says Hyperliquid ETF inflows have stalled as competition mounts
After leading crypto ETF inflows in May and June, demand for Hyperliquid funds stalled in July and August as competition intensified, the bank said.
Morning Minute: Uniswap Enters the Launchpad Wars on Robinhood Chain
It looks like Uniswap is playing to win with their zero-fee model, and the early data shows them already taking the top spot.
Crypto wrench attacks steal more than $30M so far in 2026: Chainalysis
While only 12 of 46 documented attempts resulted in payment, data leaks and attacks on relatives are widening the physical risks facing crypto holders.
Bitcoin’s low volatility doesn’t necessarily mean low risk
Your day-ahead look for Aug. 6, 2026
Coldcard hackers transfer 64 BTC and 200 ETH to cryptocurrency mixers
Hackers behind the Coldcard exploit transferred millions in digital assets to cryptocurrency mixers, while most stolen funds remained traceable in attacker-controlled wallets.
Why Sandisk and Western Digital crashed 10% and what it means for bitcoin
Strong earnings from SanDisk and Western Digital were not enough to satisfy investors, raising questions about whether capital is beginning to rotate from AI winners into crypto.
Bitcoin, ether benefit as traders seek safety of largest tokens
The two largest cryptocurrencies are the only CoinDesk 20 members in positive territory as altcoins fall out of favor.
Bitcoin AI Security Audit Files 4,962 Findings Across 390 Projects
A volunteer group is pointing AI agents at Bitcoin project codebases and says 720 of the issues it has filed are high severity or critical.
Russian president signs crypto law, core rules take effect in 2026
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a crypto law establishing market rules for exchanges, custodians and investors, with core provisions taking effect in September 2026.
Yen stablecoin issuer JPYC’s Series B reaches $38M
JPYC said it plans to use the new capital to expand its financial and Web3 ecosystem and accelerate adoption of its yen-pegged token.