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Miners Out, AI Compute In

RegulationAug 3

Grayscale is making a move that signals just how much the investing conversation around Bitcoin miners has changed. The asset manager is planning a sweeping rebrand of its Grayscale Bitcoin Miners ETF, pivoting away from crypto mining companies and repositioning the fund around artificial intelligence infrastructure — a shift that captures the broader gravitational pull AI is exerting across the investment world. Key takeaways Grayscale’s Bitcoin Miners ETF (MNRS) will be renamed the Grayscale AI Compute ETF on or around September 15, 2026. The benchmark index will change from the Indxx Bitcoin Miners Index to the Indxx High Performance Computing…

BNB Developers Announce They Will File a Lawsuit

AltcoinsAug 3

$BNB Chain has stated that it has no connection to the memecoin called ASTEROID, which was created by a former employee. The company said that the individual created a new private key using a seed phrase that they had unauthorized access to and issued tokens from the same wallet address. The story goes back to the previously launched TST token. According to $BNB Chain, the former employee, while working at the company, created a new wallet address using the official test wallet to prepare a video tutorial, and launched the TST token through this address. It was stated that the…

Why New Zealand Abandoned Its Crypto ATM Ban for Targeted Controls

LegalAug 3

New Zealand plans targeted controls for crypto ATMs instead of a nationwide ban. The proposal could allow cash transaction limits and restrictions on high-risk virtual assets. Officials say the approach aims to reduce criminal misuse while preserving lawful access. Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee announced the decision on July 9. The cabinet had agreed in principle to ban the machines in June 2025. However, that decision remained subject to further policy analysis. The analysis found that less restrictive controls could address the risks. The government plans to include new regulation-making powers in the AML/CFT Omnibus Amendment Bill. “Banning something is…

Nexo confirms MiCAR compliance across the EEA

ExchangesAug 3

Nexo, a digital assets wealth platform, has reaffirmed product compliance across the European Economic Area ahead of MiCAR’s entry into force, according to information shared with Finbold on July 28, 2026. The company is operating through two MiCAR-licensed partners, splitting custody and brokerage across dedicated regulated infrastructure built specifically for the European market. Tangany, licensed under MiCAR, provides institutional-grade custody infrastructure for digital assets. DLT Finance, licensed under MiCAR and authorized under MiFID II, provides brokerage infrastructure for digital assets and financial instruments. Together the two partnerships give Nexo a locally compliant operational foundation across the EEA without disrupting its…

Astarter Joins BitBall to Accelerate AI-Driven Sports Intelligence on BNB Chain

BlockchainAug 3

Astarter, a prominent Web3 infrastructure entity, has partnered with BitBall, an AI-led Sports Intelligence ecosystem. The partnership is poised to merge AI and blockchain innovation to advance user experiences and data intelligence in the world of sports. As Astarter mentioned in its official announcement, with this development, both platforms attempt to broaden the capabilities concerning sports intelligence through $BNB Chain. Additionally, the joint initiative is also endeavoring to develop unique opportunities for dApps, users, and developers within the Web3 network. 🤝 Partnership Announcement Astarter is thrilled to partner with @metabitball BitBall is an AI-powered Sports Intelligence Network transforming real-time sports…

Can Bitcoin (BTC) Defend $68K? The Liquidity Zone Shaping the Short-Term Outlook

BitcoinAug 3

In the short term, $68K remains the critical level to monitor. Bitcoin ($BTC) is currently trading around $65K. Bitcoin’s recent price action has shifted the liquidity landscape. During the decline below $60K, a significant amount of downside liquidity was absorbed as stop-loss orders and leveraged positions were cleared from the market. With the February low now swept, much of the immediate selling pressure beneath current prices has been addressed. As a result, liquidity is increasingly concentrated at higher levels, making $68K the most crucial area to watch in the near term. On the downside, the $60K area still represents a…

Nasdaq-Listed TRON Adds 152,136 TRX to Treasury, Total Holdings Top 700 Million

AltcoinsAug 3

Nasdaq-listed TRON has acquired an additional 152,136 $TRX tokens, bringing its total treasury holdings to over 700.78 million $TRX. The company confirmed the purchase in a statement, adding that it plans to continue increasing its $TRX reserves as part of its broader strategy. Details of the Latest Acquisition The latest buy follows a series of similar treasury additions over recent months, signaling a consistent accumulation pattern. While the company did not disclose the purchase price or the exact date of the transaction, the move underscores TRON’s commitment to strengthening its position in the cryptocurrency market. TRON’s treasury now holds a…

Solana Policy Institute Calls on U.S. Senate to Pass CLARITY Act for Crypto Legal Certainty

LegalAug 3

The Solana Policy Institute (SPI) has formally urged the U.S. Senate to pass the CLARITY Act, a bill aimed at providing legal certainty for digital asset developers, institutions, and consumers. In a letter addressed to Senate Republican Leader John Thune and Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, SPI argued that the time to act is now, warning that delays could erode American competitiveness in the global blockchain industry. What the CLARITY Act Proposes The CLARITY Act, whose full name is the Clarifying Lawful Overseas Use of Data Act, is designed to establish clear jurisdictional rules for digital assets and blockchain-based transactions. The…

OKX app returns to South Korea’s Google Play Store after four day suspension

ExchangesAug 3

OKX has returned to South Korea’s Google Play Store after a four-day suspension, while Bybit’s app remains unavailable in the country. According to a July 28 report by Digital Asset, the OKX: Trade Bitcoin & Crypto app once again appears in search results on South Korea’s Google Play Store, allowing users to install the application or update existing versions after it disappeared from the platform on July 24. The publication verified that the exchange’s Android app had resumed normal distribution as of 8:00 a.m. local time on July 28. The restoration comes roughly four days after South Korean users lost…

Astarter and MelosBoom Accelerate AI and Web3 Innovation for Creators

BlockchainAug 3

Astarter, a Web4 Artificial Intelligence (AI) infrastructure platform, is excited to announce its groundbreaking partnership with MelosBoom. MelosBoom is a Web3 and Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network (DePIN) music project. The core purpose of this partnership is to accelerate AI-Powered decentralized music innovation for creators and communities. 🤝 Partnership Announcement@AstarterDefiHub is excited to partner with @MelosBoom! 🎶 MelosBoom is building the AI-powered DeIOE Musicverse, combining decentralized infrastructure, edge computing, and Web3 to redefine the Listen-to-Earn experience. Together, we'll accelerate… pic.twitter.com/ery9Ry4Bjz — Astarter (@AstarterDefiHub) August 2, 2026 Astarter has been working in the decentralized field for a long time and aims to…