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India’s top cybercrime watchdog has ordered GitHub to take down Bitchat, the offline messaging app built by Block chief executive and bitcoin advocate Jack Dorsey, as anti-government protesters in Delhi adopt mesh-networking tools to communicate through repeated internet shutdowns. the government of india does not like technologies like bitchat and wants it taken down pic.twitter.com/gjzMg1NGCi— jack (@jack) July 24, 2026 The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre, part of the Home Ministry, issued the order late Thursday under Section 79(3)(b) of the IT Act, naming three GitHub repositories tied to Bitchat and giving the platform three hours to disable access. The…

Pendle has launched an innovative AI trading agent named ProjectVEXai, designed to continuously scan markets and execute user-defined strategies. This tool aims to enhance trading efficiency, ensuring that users never miss profitable opportunities, as detailed in their recent announcement on Twitter. Breaking It Down Market Overview The crypto market is currently exhibiting mixed signals, with many assets experiencing varying levels of momentum. Within this context, Pendle’s introduction of ProjectVEXai stands out as a significant development. The AI agent operates around the clock, allowing traders to optimize their strategies without the need to remain constantly engaged. This could be particularly beneficial…

MARA Holdings, the largest publicly traded Bitcoin miner, reported a net loss of over $611 million for the second quarter of 2026, as revenue fell 27%, the company said in a shareholder letter released August 6. The quarter shows a widening gap between MARA’s growing computing capacity and the falling value of the Bitcoin on its balance sheet, with holdings down nearly a third even as the company mined more units than a year ago. Bitcoin Price Decline Hits MARA’s Quarterly Results According to MARA, revenue in Q2 2026 fell 27% year over year to $174.9 million from $238.5 million.…

U.S. President Donald Trump said a peace deal with Iran could be signed on Sunday, setting up a direct clash with Tehran over the timing of the agreement. The claim drew attention across crypto markets because the draft deal is expected to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Traders are watching whether lower energy stress could send capital back into Bitcoin and other risk assets. “The Deal is scheduled to get signed tomorrow,” Trump wrote on Truth Social on Saturday. He added that the “Hormuz Strait is OPEN TO ALL” immediately after the signing. Source: Donald Trump/Truth Social Pakistan also signaled…

Ethereum price is once again attracting institutional attention after another wave of ETF inflows and large whale transactions signaled growing confidence. While $ETH has spent recent sessions consolidating around key support, on-chain accumulation and steady capital entering spot Ethereum ETFs suggest smart money is positioning for a potential breakout. With BlackRock clients increasing exposure and whales withdrawing millions worth of $ETH from exchanges, traders are now watching whether Ethereum can translate strong fundamentals into its next major rally. Ethereum ETFs Continue to Draw Institutional Capital Institutional demand remained firm after U.S. spot Ethereum ETFs recorded net inflows of approximately $60.8…

But weaker market conditions, softer trading volumes and disappointing post-listing performances, including BitGo’s (BTGO), have since cooled enthusiasm for new offerings. Several major crypto firms, including Kraken parent Payward, Ethereum app builder Consensys, wallet provider Ledger and asset manager Grayscale, have all delayed IPO plans while waiting for markets to improve. Others are still moving ahead. Blockchain.com said in May it confidentially filed for a U.S. IPO with the Securities and Exchange Commission. CoinDesk reported in May that crypto trading platform FalconX had also filed a draft S-1 registration with the SEC, the initial step toward a potential public listing.…

Japan’s Crypto Revolution Could Propel $XRP Toward Global Settlement Leadership Japan is rapidly strengthening its position as a global leader in digital assets, prompting market analyst Stellar Rippler to argue that the country could be the catalyst that elevates $XRP into a dominant role in cross-border payments. More notably, the central message, “The Reset Starts From The East,” suggests that Asia, rather than the U.S. or Europe, may spearhead the next wave of financial innovation as blockchain technology becomes more deeply integrated into traditional finance. This narrative gained momentum when Japan’s Finance Minister appeared at $XRP Tokyo. Although the appearance…

The European Union will prohibit Belarusian nationals and residents from owning, controlling or managing crypto exchanges and other crypto service providers regulated under the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework starting Aug. 25. The measure appears in Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/1847, adopted Thursday to amend the EU’s sanctions framework targeting Belarus over its involvement in Russia’s war against Ukraine. The document expands an existing restriction that applied only to companies providing crypto wallet, account or custody services. The decision enters into force on July 24, while the expanded crypto provision will apply from Aug. 25. Under the amendment, Belarusian nationals and…

The profitability clock is ticking louder for Bitcoin miners. On August 6, nearly one in four mainstream mining machines tracked by data centers was operating in the red. According to the original report from WuBlockchain Data Center, 22.7% of 22 major ASIC models were generating negative daily net returns after accounting for electricity costs and current network assumptions. For an industry that lives on thin margins, that is a signal the market ignores at its own risk. The figure does not mean all those machines have shut down—yet. But it places a spotlight on the shutdown price of even the…

Analysts at the crypto exchange Bybit have highlighted factors that contributed to bitcoin ($BTC) recording its worst single-week percentage decline since the FTX collapse in November 2022. According to the report, the decline was not triggered by random panic from the market, but was a result of a structural breakdown that had been building for weeks. As reported in the Bybit Options Weekly Review, multiple forces hit simultaneously: stronger U.S. jobs data, record outflows from spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and Strategy challenging its “never sell $BTC” narrative. $BTC Decline Signals Technical Breakdown During the week ending June 8, $BTC…