Bitcoin Reclaims $65,000 Despite CLARITY Act Setback The first week of August delivered strong momentum across the cryptocurrency market, with aggregate market capitalization surging from a low under $2.2 trillion to reach $2.9 trillion by Aug. 8. Bitcoin spearheaded the rally, reclaiming the $65,000 threshold for the first time in August and lifting its total…

Key Takeaways France introduced a bill to enact the CARF framework, sharing crypto users’ data with 48 countries. The bill accelerates data collection, sparking privacy concerns among French crypto holders. A tax official allegedly selling data fueled a rise in violent wrench attacks against crypto owners. France Seeks Automatic Exchange of Crypto Data With New…

Key Takeaways Bybit sued North Korea and Lazarus Group over a $1.5 billion hack from Feb. 21, 2025. A U.S. court froze stolen assets on July 30 after Bybit filed suit on June 18, 2026. Bybit has recovered $48.4 million so far, with over 90% of funds still untraceable. The company filed the civil lawsuit…

Key Takeaways Paul Sztorc split the ECX hard fork into three stages instead of one launch on Aug. 23. The permanent ECX release moves to Oct. 31, near Bitcoin’s white paper 18th anniversary. Replay protection stays opt-in, and Sztorc warns unprotected transactions will replay. Paul Sztorc, the developer behind the Drivechain proposal and BIP 300,…

Key Takeaways Grayscale filed GLNK’s Q2 2026 10-Q with the SEC on August 7, reporting $72.2 million in net assets. LINK’s price dropped from $8.77 to $7.20 during the quarter, an 18% decline that cut NAV per share to $6.38. The trust’s annual fee stays at 0.35% after Grayscale’s December 2025 cut from 2.5% at…

Key Takeaways Michael Saylor says Bitcoin can succeed without the CLARITY Act. Senate delays crypto market structure legislation until September. Saylor links the CLARITY Act to digital capital growth. Saylor Separates Bitcoin’s Future From US Crypto Legislation On Aug. 7, Michael Saylor, executive chairman of Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR), stated on X that Bitcoin can…

Key Takeaways Circle renewed Coinbase’s USDC deal as Q2 revenue reached $701M, preserving a key distribution channel. USDC ended Q2 at $73.3B as Circle’s 150+ partnerships widened competition in stablecoin distribution. Circle ruled out quarterly dividends, betting reinvestment can deliver stronger shareholder returns in 2026. Circle Says No to Quarterly Dividends as Growth Takes Priority…

Key Takeaways Genius Sports signed Polymarket on Aug. 4 and Kalshi on Aug. 5. Genius booked prediction-market revenue in Q2, before either deal was signed. Q2 revenue rose 65% to $195.5M; Genius still posted a $76.7M net loss. One Data Supplier Playing Both Sides of the Prediction-Market Rivalry Genius Sports will supply Kalshi with real-time…

Key Takeaways The EU is set to revise the MiCA framework to allow excluded foreign stablecoins like Tether to operate. This regulatory review is heavily influenced by the U.S. GENIUS Act and Trump’s pro-stablecoin policies. Diplomats will also consider expanding the framework to regulate emerging tokenized payments and deposits. EU Set To Review MiCA’s Provisions…

Key Takeaways Blackrock’s IBIT led $128.69M into bitcoin ETFs Thursday, extending inflows to 4 days. Ether ETFs added $92.15M as Blackrock’s ETHA drew $81.14M, reinforcing demand for top crypto funds. HYPE gained $2.84M while Solana lost $859,450, testing whether altcoin demand broadens next week. Bitcoin Streak Hits 4 Days With $128.69M Inflow Capital continued to…