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Elite Bitcoin wallets, often referred to as 'strongest hands,' have reached a six-month high in number, indicating a significant return of institutional interest. This accumulation contrasts with broader market dynamics where retail investors have shown less engagement.
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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is set to propose its first significant digital asset regulations, dubbed 'Reg Crypto,' this week. This move comes as legislative efforts, such as the CLARITY Act, face delays in Congress.
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Robinhood has introduced crypto trading capabilities in the United Kingdom through its updated, AI-powered mobile application. The launch includes a generative AI news analysis widget, aiming to provide market insights to users.
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Bitcoin has surpassed the $65,000 mark, propelled by consistent inflows into spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and a softening U.S. dollar. Investors are now keenly awaiting upcoming U.S. inflation data, which could further influence market dynamics.
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The controversial BIP-110 soft‑fork, launched on Aug. 9, produced only two blocks before hash‑power support dwindled to around 2.5%. The minority chain now trails Bitcoin’s main network by 18–26 blocks, raising doubts about its viability.
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U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced a significant resurgence in investor interest last week, recording their best performance since April. Inflows reached approximately $1 billion, signaling renewed bullish sentiment in the cryptocurrency market.
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The Central Bank of Brazil has mandated that crypto exchanges impose a 24‑hour hold on outbound transfers above $10,000 or flagged as risky. The rule, part of a broader tightening of digital‑asset regulations, could reshape cross‑border crypto activity in the country.
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A Bitcoin developer has cautioned holders against trading coins from a potential BIP-110 fork due to the significant risk of replay attacks. This warning comes as the cryptocurrency community anticipates potential chain split scenarios.
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The XRP Ledger has initiated a validator vote on new amendments aimed at introducing confidential transfers for tokenized assets, specifically targeting the institutional Wall Street market. This upgrade seeks to enhance privacy for asset balances and transaction amounts while maintaining selective access for regulatory oversight.
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Bitcoin ETFs have recorded a three-day streak of net inflows totaling over $626 million, pushing the digital asset to trade steadily around $64,000. This resilience comes despite a surge in the S&P 500 and gold, suggesting a divergence in market performance.
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The Senate is examining the ethics language of the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act as the August deadline approaches, with the legislation’s fate uncertain amid a looming recess. Market participants watch closely, fearing the act’s narrow path could shape the future of US crypto regulation.
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Non-custodial Bitcoin swap provider Boltz has indefinitely suspended its services, citing a surge in AI-driven exploit discoveries that outpace its patching capabilities. This incident, alongside a significant ongoing hack targeting Coldcard hardware wallets, underscores escalating AI-fueled security challenges across the cryptocurrency landscape.