Bitcoin advocacy group to join US State Department’s ‘digital freedom’ program
The Bitcoin Policy Institute and three partner organizations will be able to send employees to work alongside State Department officials to address issues including digital freedom. Source link
Bitcoin ETFs snap 7-day inflow streak with $225M in outflows
After attracting nearly $1 billion over seven trading sessions, US-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded their first daily net outflow since July 13. Source link
Wise expected to resubmit US charter application under GENIUS
The OCC denied the UK company’s application this week citing AML/CFT risks, despite approving similar charters for digital asset companies in the last year. Source link
EU Widens Belarus Crypto Ownership Ban Under MiCA
The European Union will prohibit Belarusian nationals and residents from owning, controlling or managing crypto exchanges and other crypto service providers regulated under the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework starting…
Bitcoin Miner Poolin Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Singapore-based Bitcoin mining pool Poolin and two of its US affiliates filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in a New Jersey court on Wednesday. Poolin’s court filing shows that the mining…
North Korea arrests bank hacking ring tied to crypto laundering: Report
Daily NK reported that North Korea arrested former state cyber operators accused of hacking two state banks and laundering funds through crypto. Source link
Fidelity joins push for Senate passage of CLARITY Act
Fidelity called on the US Senate to pass the CLARITY Act, joining industry groups and crypto firms pushing for market structure legislation. Source link
Ripple Launches Mint for Institutional RLUSD Access
Ripple, a blockchain-focused fintech company, has launched Ripple Mint, a platform that gives institutions new ways to access, mint, redeem and manage its US dollar-pegged stablecoin, Ripple USD (RLUSD). The…
Dango Blockchain to Shut Down, Halt Perp DEX Trading
Layer-1 blockchain Dango will wind down operations by halting trading on its perpetual decentralized exchange (DEX) on Wednesday and shutting down its network on Aug. 13. “Despite our best effort,…
Bitcoin Profitability Boost In Doubt As Metric Stays Below Key Breakeven Line
Bitcoin (BTC) investors are back in aggregate profit, but onchain data suggests it’s too early to confirm a new bull market. Key points: Bitcoin supply profitability is improving, but the…









