MARA pledges 18,750 BTC for $600M in new loans
MARA pledged 18,750 BTC worth about $1.2B to secure $600M in new borrowing for corporate needs, energy assets and AI expansion.
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Brazil sets 24-hour hold on $10,000 crypto transfers
Brazil will require VASPs to hold some crypto transfers to foreign platforms or self-custody wallets for up to 24 hours from Jan. 1, 2027.
CLARITY Act faces Sept. 15 test as Grayscale sees low odds
Grayscale says CLARITY Act passage in 2026 looks unlikely, while the Senate prepares a Sept. 15 procedural test after its August recess.
Bitcoin BIP-110 fork could expose holders to replay attacks
Bitcoin holders could lose real BTC if they try to sell coins created by a potential BIP-110 chain split without first separating their balances. BIP-110 fork could put real Bitcoin at risk Bitcoin developer Kevin Loaec warned holders against moving…
BitMEX spent two years seeking buyer before shutdown: Report
BitMEX reportedly spent two years seeking a buyer before deciding to close the crypto derivatives exchange, as founder control, declining activity and legal baggage deterred potential acquirers. BitMEX held sale talks for two years BitMEX explored a sale with several…
Bitcoin ETFs draw $853.5M in five-day inflow streak
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted $853.5 million during five consecutive inflow sessions as August demand reversed the previous week’s withdrawals. Bitcoin ETF inflows reverse previous week’s withdrawals U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs opened August with $170.1 million in net inflows on…
XRP Ledger privacy vote targets $530M RWA market
XRP Ledger validators will vote on a privacy amendment designed for institutional transfers as the network hosts more than $530 million in distributed tokenized assets outside RLUSD. XRP Ledger privacy amendment enters validator process XRP Ledger version 3.3.0, released on…
EU to revise MiCA rules in 2027 amid US stablecoin push
European Union officials are preparing to revise the bloc’s MiCA crypto framework in 2027 as foreign stablecoin restrictions and faster U.S. rulemaking expose gaps in the existing regime. EU officials reportedly see MiCA revision as unavoidable European diplomats said policymakers…
Morgan Stanley ETF buys $15M Bitcoin during dip
Morgan Stanley’s spot Bitcoin ETF added approximately 232.5 BTC worth $15.05 million as Bitcoin traded below $65,000, lifting the fund’s holdings above 6,500 BTC for the first time. Morgan Stanley’s Bitcoin ETF adds 232 BTC Blockchain intelligence platform Arkham reported…
Bitcoin price stalls at $65K as holder selling risk rises
Bitcoin price held near $65,000 on Aug. 8, but its failure to reclaim the short-term holder cost basis left the recovery exposed to renewed selling. Bitcoin price struggles to hold above $65,000 According to data from crypto.news, Bitcoin (BTC) price…
CLARITY Act gets September vote after Senate filing
The U.S. Senate has initiated the process for considering the CLARITY Act, setting up an initial procedural vote after lawmakers return from their August recess. CLARITY Act moves toward September vote Senate Majority Leader John Thune submitted the motion after…
Aztec bridge exploiter moves 300 ETH to Tornado Cash
A wallet linked to the Aztec Private Rollup Bridge exploit deposited another 300 ETH into Tornado Cash, bringing its total transfers to the mixer to 500 ETH. Aztec exploiter deposits 300 ETH into Tornado Cash Blockchain security firm PeckShield reported…