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ARK Invest snapped up $21 million worth of Bullish and $16 million of Robinhood shares, extending its buying streak despite a sector-wide sell-off. Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest doubled down on crypto-linked equities, scooping up shares of Bullish and Robinhood amid a broad sector sell-off. According to Tuesday’s trade notifications, ARK Invest’s flagship ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK) purchased 356,346 shares of Bullish, valued at about $21.2 million, and 150,908 shares of Robinhood Markets, worth $16.2 million. Last week, ARK Invest went big on Bullish, acquiring 2.53 million shares, worth $172 million, across three ETFs after the crypto exchange’s debut on the New York Stock Exchange. Read more

The CFTC's civil case ran alongside Eddy Alexandre's 2023 criminal conviction and nine-year prison sentence.

Ahead of a broader open metaverse set to fully launch in early 2026, Wilder World’s early access shooter mode is rolling out.

AMTD will accept three major cryptocurrencies and two stablecoins in exchange for newly issued shares with pricing set by mutual agreement.

Capital rules need review as crypto risk management is now "more in line with traditional finance," Decrypt was told.

Ethereum investors are de-risking ahead of macroeconomic uncertainty, but experts remain bullish despite the short-term uncertainty.

A top Fed official has signaled openness to staff owning crypto, framing it as a step toward better-informed regulation.

Federal Reserve vice chair for supervision, Michelle Bowman, says the central bank should roll back its restrictions that ban staff from buying crypto. The Federal Reserve’s top regulatory official says staff from the US central bank should be allowed to invest a small amount in crypto to help them understand the technology. Fed vice chair for supervision Michelle Bowman said at a blockchain event in Wyoming on Tuesday that the regulator should consider allowing its staff “to hold de minimus amounts of crypto or other types of digital assets so they can achieve a working understanding of the underlying functionality.” “We will soon be establishing a framework for supervising issuers of these assets,” she added. Read more

Bitcoin’s drop below $113,000 reflects investors’ worries about the US economy, stock markets and crypto, but the volatility does not end BTC’s long-term bullish trend. Key takeaways: Bitcoin’s options market signals extreme fear, but historical patterns show potential for significant rebounds. Global economic pressures from US trade tariffs negatively affected traders’ sentiment. Read more

Glassnode's data shows fragile positioning after Bitcoin’s retreat from record highs, while Enflux points to institutional capital and regulatory alignment quietly reshaping the market.

Crypto markets slide with Bitcoin under $113,000, pressured by inflation fears, trade tensions, higher yields, and profit-taking.

SoFi Technologies will leverage the Bitcoin network under a partnership with Lightspark to better compete in the $740 billion global remittance market. Digital bank SoFi Technologies is set to become the first US bank to leverage the Bitcoin network and Universal Money Address — allowing Americans, Mexicans, and others to send money through the Lightning Network.  SoFi partnered with Bitcoin (BTC) payments infrastructure Lightspark to launch its blockchain-powered international money transfer service, which will go live later this year, starting in Mexico, SoFi said in an announcement on Tuesday. “For many SoFi members who regularly send money to loved ones internationally, the ability to quickly transfer money at low cost isn’t just a convenience, it’s a meaningful improvement to their everyday financial lives,” SoFi CEO Anthony Noto said on X.  Read more

The digital ruble will boost Russia’s economy to the tune of $3.2 billion per year, the country’s credit ratings agency says. The post Digital Ruble ‘Will Make Russia $3.2 Billion Per Year,’ Moscow Claims appeared first on Cryptonews.

Crypto and related stocks are sliding as traders brace for the July FOMC meeting minutes and Powell’s Jackson Hole speech, fearing a hawkish Fed stance.

$OKB has climbed on a token burn, a 21M cap, and X Layer’s launch as a gas token. Price has consolidated above $120–$122 and traded near $123 after meeting $130 resistance. OKX has begun OKTChain conversions, while on-chain data has shown ~17,900 holders and high address concentration.   The post $OKB Jumps Over 6% After 65M Token Burn and ‘X Layer’ Launch appeared first on Cryptonews.

DeepSeek Predicts XRP, Monero, and Dogecoin could rise before August closes, even as Bitcoin faces turbulence after inflation data and regulatory shifts. U.S. policy updates, including the GENIUS Act and SEC reforms, have shaped fresh optimism for a crypto breakout. The post China’s DeepSeek AI Predicts The Price of XRP, XLM, and DOGE This August appeared first on Cryptonews.

Bitcoin slips below $115K after triangle breakdown. Will BTC defend $112K support or slide toward $108K? Explore the latest Bitcoin price prediction and outlook. The post Bitcoin Price Prediction: Can BTC Hold $110K After Triangle Breakdown? appeared first on Cryptonews.

Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies Economic Development Commission will hold its first hearing on Aug. 20 to examine a proposal to establish a Bitcoin Strategic Reserve (RESBit) worth up to $18.6 billion. As Agência Câmara de Notícias reported, the 3 P.M. ET session will gather technical perspectives on Bill 4501/24, which seeks to modernize Brazil’s treasury […] The post Brazil to hold first hearing on proposed $19 billion Bitcoin Strategic Reserve appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Auction house Lloyds is offering a bundle of over 280 Bitcoin domain names, including some it believes are tied to early developers.

The former athlete and top crypto official under Trump has been designated to lead Tether's plans for the future of the Web3 economy.