Thailand Grants 5-Yr Capital Gains Tax Exemption for Crypto Trades on Licensed Platforms
Thailand granted a five-year capital gains tax exemption for cryptocurrency trades conducted on licensed platforms beginning January 1, 2025. The Finance Ministry introduced this temporary relief measure to support crypto activity within the country's regulated financial system.
White House committed to passing Clarity Act in September, says advisor
The White House stated commitment to passing the Clarity Act in September. The legislation would reshape digital asset regulation and affect how regulatory authority is distributed among agencies.
Brazil to Impose 24-Hr Hold on Crypto Transfers to Self-Custody Wallets in Fraud Crackdown
Brazil's Central Bank implemented a 24-hour mandatory hold on cryptocurrency transfers to self-custody wallets to combat fraud. The regulation, Resolution BCB No. 584/2026, was published on August 7, 2026, and amends previous fraud-prevention measures.
BitMEX Founder Arthur Hayes Flags Potential Bitcoin (BTC) Price Dip to $50K Before Hitting $1M Mark
Bitcoin could dip to $50,000 before eventually reaching $1 million, according to BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes. Hayes presented this scenario in a recent essay outlining potential short-term weakness followed by long-term gains for the cryptocurrency.
North Korean Hackers Leverage AI to Enable Strikes on Crypto and Finance Targets
North Korean hackers are incorporating artificial intelligence into their operations to target cryptocurrency and financial institutions. The threat actor Kimsuky is experimenting with local large language models to enhance its intelligence gathering and revenue-generating cyber activities.
Blockstream Debuts Swaps, Allowing Bitcoiners to Move Between Lightning and Main Network With Ease
Blockstream introduced a trustless swap feature enabling users to move Bitcoin between the Lightning Network and the main blockchain. The feature launched following Boltz's suspension, allowing bitcoiners to exchange between the two networks without requiring a trusted intermediary.
Robinhood's Head of Product Reveals How Robinhood Chain Hit 200M Transactions in 30 Days
Robinhood Chain processed 200 million transactions within 30 days of launching its blockchain. The platform enables permissionless stock tokens that users can redeem independently of Robinhood's systems.
Tokenized Real-World Assets (RWAs) Near $40B Milestone as US Treasury Debt Dominates
Tokenized real-world assets have reached approximately $38 billion in on-chain value, approaching a $40 billion milestone. US Treasury debt represents the dominant category within this tokenized assets ecosystem.
Texas Governor Orders Audit of Data Centers Seeking Grid Access, Heightening Oversight of AI and Bitcoin Mining Facilities
Governor Greg Abbott instructed Texas regulators to audit all data center projects seeking ERCOT grid access. The August 3, 2026 directive aims to heighten oversight of AI and Bitcoin mining facilities connecting to the state's power network.
TD Cowen Gives Crypto Clarity Act a 25% Chance of Passing This Fall
TD Cowen estimates the Crypto Clarity Act has a 25% probability of passing this fall. The bank indicated the long-awaited crypto market structure bill remains alive despite slim passage prospects.
Vitalik Buterin's Ethereum Roadmap Prioritizes Quantum Readiness and Privacy
Ethereum's roadmap reprioritized quantum safety above EVM improvements and removed Verkle trees and state expiry from planned work. Privacy, post-quantum scaling, and native rollups, which were absent from the 2023 diagram, now receive focus in the updated priorities.
Robinhood Launches Crypto Trading in the UK
Robinhood began offering cryptocurrency trading to eligible UK customers this week. The launch represents the company's expansion into the British market, following a different strategy than competitor Coinbase.
Beijing rules out launch of yuan stablecoin, doubles down on state-controlled digital currency
Beijing has ruled out launching yuan stablecoins while reinforcing its commitment to the state-controlled digital currency. The decision centralizes financial control by limiting private sector involvement in digital currency development.
Bitcoin Policy Institute, Palantir, Anduril Named Partners in US State Department’s Freedom Tech Excellence Program
The US State Department launched the Freedom Tech Excellence Program to strengthen diplomatic efforts on digital liberty and free expression globally through private sector specialist integration. Bitcoin Policy Institute, Palantir, and Anduril are named partners in this public-private collaboration initiative.
Bybit Sues North Korea, Lazarus Group Over 2025 Crypto Heist
Bybit filed a civil lawsuit against North Korea, its Reconnaissance General Bureau, and the Lazarus Group over a February 2025 cyberattack described as one of the largest cryptocurrency thefts in history. The lawsuit was filed in U.S. court following the attack on the cryptocurrency exchange.
Bitcoin Red Team Says AI Is Finding Critical Exploits Across Core Projects
A volunteer security effort scanned 150 Bitcoin repositories and disclosed more than a dozen vulnerabilities using AI technology. The group is constructing an open-source AI platform designed to automate software security reviews across core projects.
Coldcard Seed Flaw Exposes Bitcoin Held by Thousands of Addresses
A flaw in Coldcard's seed generation compromised Bitcoin held across thousands of addresses, resulting in the loss of approximately 2,055 BTC. Researchers identified suspected sweep waves targeting affected wallets and recommended users migrate their funds to secure new addresses.
US Treasury Sanctions Two Iranian Crypto Exchanges Over IRGC Money Laundering
Two Iranian crypto exchanges, Shelbit and Aban Tether, were sanctioned by the US Treasury for facilitating money laundering related to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The Office of Foreign Assets Control also designated network operator Siavash Kayvanpour in connection with the crypto transfers.
CLARITY Act Likely To Fail in September. Will Crypto Prices React?
The US Senate plans a September vote on the CLARITY Act despite lacking sufficient support to advance the crypto market structure bill. Senate Majority Leader John Thune intends to file cloture before the August recess.
Thune Still Plans Clarity Act Cloture: What a Weekend Surprise Could Mean for Bitcoin
Senate Majority Leader Thune plans to bring the Clarity Act to a cloture vote before the chamber's recess, potentially scheduling a full Senate vote for September. The legislation's progress continues despite ongoing disputes over yield and ethics issues related to the bill.
Coldcard Bitcoin Hack: Victims Report Median Loss of 1 BTC as Theft Tops $111 Million
A Coldcard hardware wallet security breach resulted in confirmed Bitcoin theft of $111 million, with losses potentially exceeding $130 million. Victims reported a median loss of 1 BTC per person affected by the hack.
Digital Assets: Wintermute Boosts US Presence Becoming a Registered Broker Dealer
Wintermute became a FINRA registered broker dealer to expand its US operations. The crypto market maker, founded in London in 2017, established its US office in 2025.
A part of FTX survived, and it’s the case for the CLARITY Act
FTX's legally regulated divisions survived the company's collapse. The Senate did not pass the CLARITY Act, which would provide legal protections for digital assets comparable to those in mainstream finance.
The Senate Just Shelved the CLARITY Act, And JPMorgan Says Crypto’s Tokenization Boom Could Slip Away to Wall Street
The Senate delayed the CLARITY Act, requiring 60 votes to advance while leaving crypto regulation uncertain. JPMorgan warned that tokenization opportunities could shift to traditional Wall Street institutions if regulatory clarity does not emerge.
CLARITY Act Vote Slips to September as Senate Breaks for Recess
The Senate delayed voting on the CLARITY Act digital asset framework until September after Democrats refused to bring it to the floor before August recess. Majority Leader John Thune confirmed the vote on H.R. 3633 will occur when lawmakers return from their break.
Bitcoin Network Warning: Developers Find Nearly 5,000 Vulnerabilities
The Bitcoin Red Team identified 4,962 security findings across 390 projects within 30 hours following the Coldcard hack. The vulnerabilities were discovered during a coordinated security assessment of the Bitcoin network's ecosystem.
Wintermute Lands US Broker License and a 5-Year Plan to Rival Citadel
Wintermute's US division registered as a broker-dealer, enabling trading in commodities, crypto ETFs, and tokenized stocks. The company outlined a five-year strategy to compete with Citadel.
Uniswap's New Launchpad Out-Launched Pons On Its First Day On Robinhood Chain
A launchpad called Pools.trade launched on August 5 with zero fees and created 10,506 tokens in one day, surpassing competitor Pons which created 7,210 tokens. PONS token declined 49% over the week following the new launchpad's debut on Robinhood Chain.
Senate Whip Barrasso Becomes Latest Lawmaker to Support Crypto Clarity Act, But Time May Be Running Out
Senate Whip Barrasso joined other lawmakers in supporting the Crypto Clarity Act. Time remains limited before the Senate recesses, with Republicans pushing to pass the bill before that deadline.