Crypto market update August 6: Bitcoin nears $65K as ETF inflows rise, Ethereum and Pi Network lead gains
Bitcoin climbed closer to $65,000 on August 6 as strong ETF inflows and improving market sentiment supported prices. Ethereum also gained, while Pi Network emerged as one of the day's top-performing cryptocurrencies.
CLARITY Act faces uncertain future as Senate runs out of time
The U.S. Senate has only a short time left to vote on the CLARITY Act before its August recess. The outcome could shape the future of crypto regulation in the United States.
Tom Lee warns quantum computers could threaten Bitcoin by 2028
Fundstrat's Tom Lee says quantum computers could become a threat to Bitcoin by 2028. However, Bitcoin experts believe the risk is limited and not an immediate danger to the network.
Russia approves new crypto law for regulated retail trading
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a new crypto law that allows regulated retail cryptocurrency trading while keeping the country's ban on using crypto for everyday payments.
World Chain just solved a big blockchain problem
World Chain is launching streamed EIP-7928 block access lists to speed up blockchain validation, improve scalability, and reduce validator costs ahead of Ethereum.
Bitcoin Red Team finds 85 critical security flaws after Coldcard hack
The Bitcoin Red Team has found 85 critical security flaws across nearly 390 open-source Bitcoin projects after the recent Coldcard wallet exploit.
S&P 500 hits new record high as rare market pattern appears again
The S&P 500 reached a new record high after a strong four-day rally. Market analysts say this rare pattern has appeared only three times before, including during the dot-com bubble.
Italy's largest bank increases Ethereum ETF holdings, cuts Bitcoin ETF exposure
Italy's biggest bank, Intesa Sanpaolo, nearly tripled its investment in a staked Ethereum ETF during the second quarter while reducing its holdings in BlackRock's spot Bitcoin ETF.
Ethereum proposal could cut staking rewards by 50%
Ethereum developers have proposed a new staking model that could cut validator rewards by up to 50%, sparking debate over ETH issuance, decentralization, and network security.
Crypto Market Update August 5: Bitcoin Rises as ETF Inflows Grow, PUMP and HYPE Lead Altcoins
Bitcoin climbed above $64,000 on August 5 as spot Bitcoin ETF inflows continued for a second straight day. Meanwhile, PUMP and Hyperliquid (HYPE) led the altcoin market with strong daily gains.
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HYPE+1 more Bikash DekaUS Treasury funding plan could impact Bitcoin today
Bitcoin traders are watching today's U.S. Treasury funding plan as lower bank reserves could affect market liquidity and crypto prices.
Bitmine buys $19.6M in Ether and repurchases 4.5 million shares
Bitmine bought another $19.6 million worth of Ether and repurchased 4.5 million shares as it moves closer to owning 5% of ETH's total supply.
BlackRock launches tokenized money market fund on Solana and Ethereum
BlackRock has launched a tokenized money market fund on Solana and Ethereum to support stablecoin reserves with cash and U.S. Treasury assets.
Solana proposal could increase daily SOL burns to $650,000
A new Solana proposal could increase daily SOL burns from about $47,000 to as much as $650,000 while also reducing new token issuance.
Jim Cramer Plans to Sell Bitcoin Over Quantum Computing Fears
Jim Cramer says he will sell his Bitcoin because of quantum computing risks. However, Bitcoin has stayed near $64,000 as many investors dismiss the warning.
CLARITY Act delay could trigger Bitcoin and crypto selloff
Bernstein says a delay in the CLARITY Act could lead to a short-term Bitcoin and crypto selloff. Still, the firm expects the market to recover later this year.
MicroStrategy sells 1,638 Bitcoin worth $104.7 Million
Strategy sold 1,638 BTC worth $104.7 million to build a $4 billion cash reserve and support its long-term Bitcoin strategy.
FXRP Becomes First XRP Collateral for RLUSD Loans on Ethereum
Flare brings XRP deeper into DeFi as FXRP becomes the first XRP collateral approved for institutional RLUSD lending on Ethereum.
Everything You Need to Know About the Coldcard Bitcoin Wallet Hack
Learn how the Coldcard Bitcoin wallet hack happened, why weak seed generation exposed users, which wallets were affected and how to protect your Bitcoin.
GoMining Partners With Uphold to Expand Bitcoin Ecosystem and Accelerate Global Growth
GoMining has partnered with Uphold to integrate regulated digital asset infrastructure, accelerating global expansion while enhancing services for its 5 million users.
Casper Just Dropped a Huge Roadmap for RWAs and the Machine Economy
Casper Network is betting big on EVM support, AI payments, and quantum-safe blockchain infrastructure with its new multi-year roadmap.
Microsoft-Backed Space and Time Just Launched a No-Code App Builder
Microsoft's bet on Space and Time is starting to pay off with the launch of Dreamspace, a no code app builder
The New World ID Just Dropped. And It’s Proof of Human
Worldcoin's World ID is now live and updated. It's out to prove you are human when on the web instead of dealing with a bot.
CoinGecko Report: Q1 Brutal For Crypto
CoinGecko published its Q1 Report for 2026 as it does every quarter and every year. And this one is brutal.