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Adam Forsyth

Bitcoin tops $65K as US payrolls fall by 23,000

Bitcoin climbed above $65,000 after the July U.S. jobs report showed an unexpected decline in payrolls, weakening the case for another Federal Reserve rate hike. Summary U.S. nonfarm payrolls fell by 23,000, missing forecasts for an increase of roughly 80,000 to 85,000. Revisions removed a combined 103,000 jobs from May and June payroll figures. Bitcoin…

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Bitcoin developer says self-custody fears cost him gains

German Bitcoin developer René Pickhardt said on Aug. 6 that fears about self-custody security and key management kept him from accumulating more Bitcoin, despite believing the asset had upside.  Summary Bitcoin developer René Pickhardt says self-custody security concerns kept him from accumulating more BTC earlier. Coldcard vulnerabilities made some wallet seed phrases predictable, exposing users…

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LBank Joins Forces With Pudgy Penguins to Launch 500,000 USDT Reward

[PRESS RELEASE – Singapore, Singapore, August 7th, 2026] LBank, the leading global cryptocurrency exchange, has launched a 500,000 USDT reward campaign in partnership with Pudgy Penguins, one of the most recognized Web3-native IP ecosystems, providing new and existing users with multiple opportunities to earn rewards while participating in crypto trading activities. Starting August 7, the…

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Japan FSA pushes crypto withdrawal delays after scam surge

Japan’s Financial Services Agency and National Police Agency asked cryptocurrency exchanges on Aug. 6 to introduce withdrawal delays, address registration and stronger fraud controls as authorities respond to rising scam losses involving digital assets.  Summary Japan’s FSA asked crypto exchanges to delay certain withdrawals as authorities respond to rising scams. Exchanges should pre-register withdrawal addresses…

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MetaMask unveils AI wallet with $10K loss protection

MetaMask has launched Agent Wallet, a self-custodial product that lets AI agents execute on-chain transactions while operating within limits set by users. Summary Agent Wallet supports autonomous transactions across EVM-compatible networks and Hyperliquid. Users can impose spending caps, protocol restrictions, and risk settings before an agent begins operating. Eligible transactions receive up to $10,000 in…

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