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Ripple CTO Emeritus Gives Stalled US Crypto Bill Ironic New Identity

LegalAug 8

Prominent cryptographer and Ripple CTO Emeritus David Schwartz has found a concise way to describe the main political drama facing the U.S. crypto market. In a post on X, he suggested shortening the official name of the crucial Digital Asset Market Clarity Act to the DAM Clarity Act, which sounds like "the damn Clarity Act." "Pass the DAM Clarity Act already," Schwartz wrote, and the short remark immediately drew attention because it accurately captured the industry's growing frustration with the prolonged disputes in Washington. Why Schwartz's three-word joke is rattling the U.S. crypto standoff The bill is trying to make…

Bitcoin Adopted by Wikileaks 15 Years Ago: How It Happened

BitcoinAug 8

Fifteen years ago today, on June 14, 2011, the whistleblowing organization WikiLeaks fundamentally changed the trajectory of decentralized finance by officially adopting Bitcoin. Due to the controversial "Cablegate" leaks, WikiLeaks faced a crippling financial blockade. Traditional financial gatekeepers, including Visa, Mastercard, PayPal, Bank of America, and Western Union, abruptly cut ties with the organization. This embargo wiped out approximately 95% of WikiLeaks' operating revenue overnight. In response, WikiLeaks posted a Bitcoin address to solicit donations. It was the first high-profile, real-world stress test of Bitcoin as a censorship-resistant currency. A watershed moment The integration of Bitcoin by WikiLeaks was a…

Aster’s USDF Stablecoin Now Yields Up to 15.30% APY: How It Works

DeFiAug 8

Aster, the decentralized perpetual futures exchange, has reported an annual percentage yield (APY) of up to 15.30% for its yield-generating stablecoin, $USDF. The figure, tracked by Bitcoin World, combines a base deposit yield of 0.8% with a trading-activity yield of 14.5%, offering users a substantial return on their stablecoin holdings. Understanding $USDF and Its Yield Mechanism $USDF is a stablecoin issued by Aster, designed to maintain a 1:1 peg with the US dollar. Its reserves are fully backed by $USDT, and swaps are supported at a 99.99% ratio, ensuring stability and liquidity. Beyond its role as a stable medium of…

Ethereum Foundation opens role for AI security researcher

EthereumAug 8

Ethereum Foundation is recruiting a protocol security researcher to use artificial intelligence, fuzz testing, and manual audits to find vulnerabilities across Ethereum’s core infrastructure. Ethereum security role covers the full protocol According to the job posting, the researcher will join the Ethereum Foundation’s Protocol Security team and investigate weaknesses across several parts of the network. The work covers the execution layer, which processes transactions and smart contracts, and the consensus layer, which coordinates validators. It also extends to Ethereum’s peer-to-peer network, technical specifications, and the client programs that implement protocol rules. Key responsibilities include developing fuzzing tools, reviewing changes scheduled…

$1,000 invested in SpaceX stock one month ago is now worth

RegulationAug 8

Investors who bought SpaceX (NASDAQ: SPCX) stock at its initial public offering (IPO) price one month ago have seen a modest gain despite significant volatility since the company’s market debut. In this line, a $1,000 investment made at SpaceX’s IPO price of $135 per share on June 11, 2026, would now be worth approximately $1,076, reflecting a gain of about 7.6% based on the closing price of $145.30. SpaceX 30-day stock price chart. Source: Finbold The return comes after a turbulent first month of trading for the aerospace giant, whose highly anticipated public debut became the largest IPO in history.…

Can LTC Ride Institutional Momentum to New Highs?

AltcoinsAug 8

Litecoin’s Adjusted Economic Value (AEV) has more than tripled over the last year, showing stronger real network usage beyond price movements. Institutional adoption is expanding, with financial companies integrating Litecoin services for traditional customers. $LTC is testing the $50 resistance zone after weeks of consolidation, while stronger network fundamentals support a possible recovery. Litecoin is gaining attention as network activity accelerates despite a challenging market environment. The blockchain’s real usage metrics have increased significantly, while institutional partnerships are creating new opportunities for $LTC adoption and liquidity. Litecoin's daily AEV (Adjusted Economic Value) sent is 3x higher than this time last…

Cardano Founder Agrees With Elizabeth Warren, Says Trump Should Stay Out of Crypto

LegalAug 8

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson has argued that President Donald Trump should not actively participate in the cryptocurrency market while serving in office. Hoskison’s comments came after Senator Elizabeth Warren urged lawmakers to reject the latest version of the Clarity Act, claiming it does not adequately prevent President Trump from financially benefiting from his crypto-related activities. Warren Raises Conflict-of-Interest Concerns According to Warren, the bill lacks sufficient safeguards to stop the president from profiting from cryptocurrency ventures while in office. She also argued that the legislation does not do enough to combat illicit finance or protect investors and the broader financial…

Does iPhone 16 Pro Support NFC for Crypto Payments?

ExchangesAug 8

Yes — the iPhone 16 Pro has the same NFC hardware as every recent iPhone, and since Apple opened its NFC chip to third-party developers in 2024, crypto wallet apps and stablecoin payment services have started building on it directly, not just through Apple Pay. The catch is that actual crypto-focused NFC payments remain an early, unevenly rolled-out feature rather than something every iPhone 16 Pro owner can use today. This guide breaks down what’s actually possible, what’s still limited, and the specific ways the iPhone 16 Pro’s NFC chip gets used in crypto today — including with hardware wallets,…

Is Bitcoin Price Bottoming or Building for a Deeper Drop to $30,000?

BitcoinAug 8

Bitcoin is holding above its 200-week moving average for another week, a level that has historically separated bull markets from extended bear markets. The question now dominating analyst discussion is whether the recen t drop to $59,000 was the cycle low or simply a temporary stop before a deeper decline toward $30,000 to $40,000. Why the Bulls Are Getting Optimistic Analyst Michaël van de Poppe noted something important about how the recent selloff played out. Markets fell heavily in a single week, the kind of move that typically builds momentum and accelerates further to the downside. That acceleration never arrived.…

Can It Get There Before Month Close?

EthereumAug 8

Ethereum currently trades within the $1.9K mark. The $ETH market saw a liquidation of $49.37 million. The largest altcoin, Ethereum ($ETH), has broken above its MVRV 0.8 Pricing Band at $1,800, a threshold that has historically marked meaningful shifts in momentum. When the asset clears the higher level, the next destination would be near $2,300. Beyond that, $3,000 is the key level. With more than 10 million $ETH previously changing hands around that price, making it one of the most significant resistance zones on the chart. Adding weight to the bullish case, Ethereum has formed an MVRV Momentum golden cross.…