August 4, 2026
Bitcoin

BitGo Adds Quantum-Risk Controls To Bitcoin Custody

BitGo Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: BTGO) introduced a set of tools to help institutions measure and reduce the quantum-computing risk tied to their Bitcoin holdings. The digital asset infrastructure company said the features apply to UTXO-based wallets and its multi-signature custody service. The release builds on BitGo’s multi-signature architecture, which the firm pioneered for Bitcoin to

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BNB Chain Throughput Hits 5,200 TPS as Roadmap Targets Another 2x Gain

BNB Chain says BSC throughput rose to 5,200 TPS as block intervals fell to 450 ms and H2 targets another 2x gain. BNB Chain said BSC benchmark throughput rose to about 5,200 transactions per second by June 2026. The figure nearly doubled from about 2,800 TPS in January, according to BNB Chain’s H2 2026 roadmap.

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Bitcoin ETF and Private Credit Redemptions Converge in Q2 2026 Warning

In Bitcoin ETF news today, nearly $5Bn exited US-listed spot Bitcoin ETF products in Q2 2026, a record quarterly bleed, while the $2 trillion private credit market absorbed $15.6Bn in redemption requests that overwhelmed standard quarterly caps. The numbers look different on the surface, but they are telling the same story: investors across structurally unrelated

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Crypto IPO pipeline slows amid weak market conditions

Despite these headwinds Lopez says regulatory clarity is no longer the primary obstacle for companies considering public listings. “That’s less relevant than before. Companies went public before there was regulatory clarity,” he said. “For companies like Bullish, Circle or BitGo, it’s more about access to capital than regulation.” Kraken’s reported plans to pursue a public

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Bitcoin A ‘Screaming Buy,’ Analyst Says, Keeps $100K Target

Standard Chartered maintained its end-2026 Bitcoin price forecast of $100,000 in a note to investors on Friday, arguing that the recent weakness reflects a failure by Strategy to explain a strategic shift rather than any deterioration in the company’s balance sheet. Geoffrey Kendrick, the bank’s global head of digital assets research, wrote that Strategy —

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South Korean Crypto Exchange Volume Falls Below KRW 10 Trillion After Five Straight Weeks of Decline

South Korea’s top 5 crypto exchanges recorded a weekly trading volume below KRW 10 trillion after five straight weeks of decline, marking the lowest level in nearly 3 years. South Korea’s crypto market recorded another week of lower trading activity. The total weekly trading volume of the country’s biggest 5 exchanges dropped for the first

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Margin Trading Arrives on Polymarket: Will Polymarket Hoover All Hyperliquid Liquidity?

Polymarket has filed for Futures Commission Merchant (FCM) registration with the National Futures Association (NFA) via an affiliate entity called Coming Home GBA, according to Bloomberg. The July 3, 2026 NFA filing signals the world’s largest prediction market’s intent to offer regulated margin trading to US users – allowing traders to take leveraged positions on

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Bonzo Lend’s total value locked plunges 77% as $9 million oracle exploit rattles Hedera

Bonzo Lend, a decentralized lending protocol on the Hedera network, suffered an estimated $9.05 million loss after an attacker exploited a verification flaw in a third-party Supra oracle contract, allowing them to borrow assets far exceeding the value of their collateral. The attacker deposited 250 SAUCE tokens with little value, before submitting a manipulated price

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Metaplanet Announces Joint Study To Bring Bitcoin-Backed Digital Credit To Japan

Metaplanet wants to turn its bitcoin pile into a credit market. On Friday, Japan’s largest corporate bitcoin holder said it has opened a joint study with three partners to build tokenized credit products backed by bitcoin, a step that pushes the company past simple treasury accumulation and toward the role of a financial platform. The

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XRP Wallet Activity Drops to Near-Yearly Lows: What’s Next?

XRP Ledger activity falls to yearly lows as traders await catalysts from RLUSD, tokenization, and growing network demand. XRP Ledger activity has dropped near yearly lows while XRP remains below the $1.10 level. Recent data shows weaker wallet use and slower growth across the network. According to Santiment, active wallets fell to 25,350 during the

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