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Coinbase CEO Armstrong Announces Part of Their Operations Will Move Outside the US If the Crypto Law Isn’t Passed!

LegalAug 7

Brian Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the US, warned that the company may be forced to move some of its operations abroad if comprehensive cryptocurrency regulation is not implemented in the country. Speaking at an interview on Capitol Hill, the US Congressional compound, Armstrong said that Coinbase’s priority is to continue growing in the US, but this is contingent upon a clear and lasting legal framework. Armstrong emphasized that Coinbase wants to conduct the majority of its operations in the US, stating that for the sector to be able to make long-term investments, not…

Strike Lowers Global Trading Fees — Impact on Bitcoin Purchases

ExchangesAug 7

Strike has announced a significant reduction in its trading fees, now starting at 0.89%. This change is aimed at enhancing the purchasing power of customers looking to buy bitcoin, particularly as the cryptocurrency approaches its yearly lows. The announcement can be viewed on their official Twitter account here. The Story So Far The cryptocurrency market is currently exhibiting mixed signals, but Strike’s decision to lower trading fees could shift market dynamics. As of now, trading volumes remain thin, yet the timing of this announcement aligns with bitcoin being near its yearly lows. This lowers the cost barrier for new buyers,…

Moca Network CEO Explains Why AI Agents Will Need Provable Identity

BlockchainAug 7

Agents Move From Answering to Acting Kenneth Shek is the Project Lead of Moca Network and Director of Projects Management at Animoca Brands. Shek’s argument begins with a simple prediction: Artificial intelligence (AI) agents will stop behaving like passive AI chatbots and start acting as digital representatives. “The way I think about this is very simple: every user will eventually have their own agent,” Shek told Bitcoin.com News. The Moca Network CEO added: “Once that happens, the agent is not just a chatbot anymore. It is not just answering questions. It is doing things for you. It may spend your…

Bitcoin May Crash to $40K Before Rallying Above $100K, Analysts Say

BitcoinAug 7

Several analysts are debating whether Bitcoin will revisit the $40,000 area before moving back above $100,000. Analyst Michael van de Poppe said the market consensus points to a bottom below $45,000 around October 2026. His post highlighted that many traders expect a major low near that level. However, responses from traders showed skepticism. Some argued that markets rarely move exactly as the crowd expects, while others said a sub-$45,000 target may never arrive. X trader KALEO took a more aggressive view. He believes Bitcoin could drop to around $40,000 before eventually returning to $100,000. He said the current period resembles…

A $407 million Treasury fund reveals how Wall Street is building crypto’s missing collateral layer

RegulationAug 7

Tokenized sovereign debt spent years sounding like a conference phrase in search of a market. But now, the category has enough working components to deserve serious attention: tokenized government money funds, onchain ownership records, programmable transfer rails, and a growing effort to turn government paper into collateral that digital markets can actually use. While this might sound like a futuristic asset class, the live products on the market today aren't that hard to understand. Most of them aren't sovereign bonds issued directly on public blockchains; they're tokenized claims on short-duration government exposure, usually through money funds or Treasury-heavy structures. The…

Lighter completes 16M LIT buyback, initiates quarterly token burn program

AltcoinsAug 7

Decentralized perpetual futures exchange Lighter ($LIT) has executed a buyback of more than 16 million $LIT tokens and recently launched a quarterly token burn program, founder Vladimir Novakovski confirmed in a post on X. The move marks a significant step in the project’s tokenomics strategy, signaling a shift toward reducing circulating supply and increasing scarcity. Buyback details and holder response Novakovski stated that the same legal entity issued $LIT both before and during its token generation event (TGE). The buyback was conducted using exchange revenues, and existing holders were given the option to sell their stakes back to the project.…

India Panel Proposes SRO-Led Crypto Watchdog Weeks After RBI Warning

LegalAug 7

India’s Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance has proposed for a Self-Regulatory Organisation (SRO) to oversee cryptocurrencies and virtual digital assets (VDAs) industry as an interim measure. The committee’s proposal comes weeks after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) reiterated its concerns over cryptocurrencies before the same parliamentary panel. India Committee Proposes SRO-Led Framework for Crypto Assets On July 23, 2026, India’s Parliamentary Finance Committee submitted Report No. 36, recommending a transitional regulatory framework for crypto and VDAs. The committee proposed establishing a recognised SRO to oversee the industry until a comprehensive legal framework is enacted. This SRO would operate under…

Crypto Spot Trading Volume Drops 27.9% in Q2 as May Hits Lowest Monthly Level

ExchangesAug 7

Centralized crypto exchanges recorded a sharp slowdown in spot activity during the second quarter. Trading volume across the ten largest platforms fell 27.9% from $2.70 trillion to $1.95 trillion. May marked the weakest month of 2026, with spot turnover falling to $619 billion. Activity recovered to $695 billion in June, but the increase did not reverse the quarter’s broader contraction. May Marks the Lowest Spot Trading Month April began the quarter with stronger activity before volumes weakened during May. CoinGecko’s chart shows monthly turnover staying near $600 billion across Q2, well below January and February levels near $900 billion. Source:…

Noos Joins AISIM to Advance AI-Powered DePIN Connectivity

BlockchainAug 7

Noos Protocol, a decentralized infrastructure for the Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) era, is strategically bound with AISIM, a Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network (DePIN) and Artificial Intelligence (AI-Powered) Web3 project. The core purpose of this partnership is to enable intelligent, scalable, and connected Web3 ecosystems. 🤝 Noos × AISIM Ecosystem Partnership Announcement Noos is pleased to establish an ecosystem partnership with AISIM @AISIM_EN, an innovative DePIN and AI-powered Web3 infrastructure project integrating global eSIM connectivity, crypto incentives, financial services, and… pic.twitter.com/zNa6lJMCNe — Noos (@NoosProtocol) August 5, 2026 Noos Protocol provides a decentralized settlement network for AI agents that securely enables autonomous…

Just as BTC is Starting to Rise, Will There Be a Blow from Japan? Analyst Reminds Us...

BitcoinAug 7

The long-awaited peace announcements have arrived in the ongoing conflict between the US and Iran. US President Donald Trump stated that the US and Iran have agreed to open the Strait of Hormuz freely, and indicated Friday as the date for the official signing. Positive developments between the two countries boosted Bitcoin and gold, while causing a sharp drop in oil prices. While the state of peace allowed Bitcoin to reach its highest level in two weeks, a new challenge awaits $BTC. Market analyst Omkar Godbole says tomorrow’s Bank of Japan (BOJ) interest rate decision will be critical for Bitcoin.…