Bitcoin holders could lose real BTC if they try to sell coins created by a potential BIP-110 chain split without first separating their balances. Summary BIP-110 nodes will reject non-signaling blocks beginning at Bitcoin block 961,632. A minority chain could emerge without built-in replay protection if miners continue producing compatible blocks. Transactions selling forked coins
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted $853.5 million during five consecutive inflow sessions as August demand reversed the previous week’s withdrawals. Summary Bitcoin ETFs recorded five straight inflow days from Aug. 3 through Aug. 7. Weekly net inflows reached approximately $853.5 million, according to SoSoValue. August flows are already nearly five times July’s $172.4 million total.
Bitcoin price held near $65,000 on Aug. 8, but its failure to reclaim the short-term holder cost basis left the recovery exposed to renewed selling. Summary Bitcoin price traded near $65,015, about 3.7% below the short-term holder realized price. The $67,523 cost basis could attract selling from holders seeking to exit near breakeven. 4-hour momentum
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. XRP faces renewed pressure after its first ETF outflow, while EX DeFi gains attention from investors seeking cloud mining and yield opportunities. Summary XRP ETF records its first monthly outflow as weakening price action
Circle has launched native USDC and its Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol on OKX’s X Layer, giving developers and businesses direct access to the regulated stablecoin across payments, DeFi and automated applications. Summary Native USDC is now available on X Layer, replacing the need to rely solely on bridged tokens. Circle’s CCTP enables cross-chain USDC transfers without
SpaceX stock surged 14% on Friday after an analyst upgrade, softer U.S. jobs data, and limited insider selling eased pressure on the recently listed company. Summary SPCX climbed 14.09% to $131.06, extending its rebound from an August low near $105. Argus upgraded SpaceX to Buy and maintained a $160 price target. Up to 911.5 million
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. SHRMiner highlights growing interest in cloud mining as digital asset markets evolve, offering users access to mining services without specialized hardware. Summary Trump’s crypto pivot highlights the industry’s growing influence as SHRMiner promotes accessible
The CLARITY Act’s delay until September could briefly pressure crypto prices before removing a major source of uncertainty, according to Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan. Summary Senate leaders delayed the CLARITY Act vote until September after bipartisan negotiations failed to produce an agreement. Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan expects crypto markets to “wobble for a minute” as
SharpLink CEO Joseph Chalom has opposed an Ethereum proposal that could eventually eliminate issuance-based staking rewards, warning that the change may weaken ETH’s appeal to institutions and raise capital costs across decentralized finance. Summary SharpLink opposes tapered issuance burn, arguing that native yield helps distinguish Ethereum from Bitcoin. Validator issuance rewards would fall to zero
The CFTC has warned regulated prediction markets against displaying American-style gambling odds as state authorities intensify efforts to classify sports event contracts as unlicensed betting. Summary The CFTC told regulated prediction markets to avoid American-style odds in product displays. Platforms must comply with derivatives laws and avoid deceptive marketing or solicitation practices. New York is
