Taiwan plans Travel Rule for domestic crypto transfers from October
Taiwan’s regulator plans to apply the Travel Rule to domestic VASP transfers from October before extending it to overseas platforms by the end of 2027.
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The worst chart for bitcoin bulls right now
For 14 years, one ratio only moved in bitcoin's favor. Now it has decisively turned the other way and bulls may not like what it means.
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CoinDesk · Aug 5, 2026
Missouri trio charged over alleged Bitcoin kidnapping plot
The defendants allegedly traveled from Missouri to Connecticut to kidnap a Bitcoin holder and force him to transfer cryptocurrency before abandoning the plan.
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Cointelegraph · Aug 5, 2026
Cloudflare introduces wallets for AI agents, plans stablecoin payments
Cloudflare introduced programmable Wallets for AI agents and said payment features using stablecoins will launch in a future update.
Cointelegraph · Aug 5, 2026
AI credit bubble could fuel Bitcoin ‘crack-up boom’ past $1M: Hayes
Hayes likened the debt-fueled AI infrastructure boom to the 2008 credit bubble, but evidence suggests financial strain is uneven across Big Tech.
Cointelegraph · Aug 5, 2026
Here’s what happened in crypto today
Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, Web3 and crypto regulation.
Cointelegraph · Aug 5, 2026
New Ethereum proposal would cut issuance to zero if staked ETH reaches $112 billion
The EIP-8361 draft proposal calls for burning a rising share of validator rewards as the staking ratio climbs.
CoinDesk · Aug 5, 2026
CLARITY or not, crypto isn’t going back in the bottle: Bitwise
Matt Hougan of Bitwise asserts that the cryptocurrency industry will continue to progress regardless of whether Congress passes landmark market structure legislation this year. Hougan argues that regulatory guidance from the SEC and CFTC would be sufficient to maintain industry momentum even in the absence of new legislative frameworks.
Cointelegraph · Aug 5, 2026
"You stole, please return some." Coldcard hacker's wallet becomes a graffiti wall of pleas and hustles
A wallet linked to a Coldcard hack, containing $36 million in stolen bitcoin, has become a public message board where victims and opportunists pay to leave permanent notes directed at the thief. The unusual use of the blockchain as a graffiti wall highlights both the transparency of on-chain transactions and the creative ways affected parties are responding to the theft.
CoinDesk · Aug 5, 2026
Bitcoin flat at $64,000 as stocks print records and Hormuz deal nears
BTC held near $64,000 as MSCI's world index set another peak and Brent fell toward a Hormuz deal. Ether is the only major down on the week.
CoinDesk · Aug 5, 2026
Bybit’s EU payments arm secures Austrian e-money license
Bybit’s EU payments arm secured an Austrian e‑money license. Its Austrian payments subsidiary obtained regulatory approval to develop card, merchant, open‑banking and person‑to‑person payment services.
Cointelegraph · Aug 5, 2026
Ethereum researchers want to rein in staking; critics say it could backfire
Ethereum researchers have published a new draft proposal known as EIP-8363. This proposal aims to reduce net consensus-layer rewards as the Ethereum staking ratio approaches 50%. Critics have expressed concerns that the implementation of this proposal could potentially backfire.
Cointelegraph · Aug 5, 2026
This Bitcoin Bridge Shut Itself Down Because AI Was Finding Bugs Too Fast
Non-custodial Bitcoin swap provider Boltz says attackers are finding vulnerabilities faster than its team can fix them, forcing it to suspend swaps indefinitely.
Decrypt · Aug 4, 2026
AI Enthusiast Bugs His Toddler's Sleepover and Feeds It to Claude—The Internet Bugs Back
Nicholas Charriere used AI to transform an hour of his toddler's sleepover nonsense into a family website with named tracks. The project received online attention, including a reply calling him creepy that garnered more likes than his original post. The story was published by Decrypt on August 4, 2026. It remains unclear what specific AI model or tools Charriere used beyond the mention of 'Claude' in the title. The incident highlights public reaction to AI-generated content involving children. The story does not specify any cryptocurrency or blockchain technology. The sentiment appears mixed due to both engagement and criticism. The impact score is 2, reflecting moderate informational significance. The confidence score is 8, indicating high support from the input. The risk level is medium due to potential privacy concerns around children's content. Market impact is unknown as no crypto-related elements are mentioned.
Decrypt · Aug 4, 2026
OpenAI Dumps Apple Employees' Text Messages to Fight Trade Secret Suit
OpenAI has released emails and text messages that it claims expose factual errors in Apple's lawsuit and undermine Apple's assertions that former Apple employees brought confidential information to OpenAI. The materials were disclosed as part of OpenAI's effort to defend itself in the trade secret litigation brought by Apple.
Decrypt · Aug 4, 2026
Ledger Says Coldcard Exploit Shows Bitcoin Wallet Security Must Adapt to AI
Ledger CTO Charles Guillemet commented on the Coldcard exploit, stating it highlights the importance of certified hardware randomness in Bitcoin wallet security. He also noted that artificial intelligence is reshaping how wallet security must be approached. nThe story, reported by Decrypt, frames the Coldcard exploit as a case study for why hardware wallet security standards need to evolve alongside emerging AI-driven threats.
Decrypt · Aug 4, 2026
Jim Cramer Is Selling His Bitcoin Over Quantum Threat—Crypto Twitter Is Thrilled
The CNBC host announced the decision on air after interviewing IBM CEO Arvind Krishna, asking him whether quantum computers could eventually crack the cryptography protecting his coins.
Decrypt · Aug 4, 2026
Police Have Arrested 37 Americans Over AI Data Center Protests This Year
Police have arrested 37 Americans this year in connection with protests against AI data centers, according to a report from Decrypt. The arrests are part of a growing trend of local opposition to large-scale computing infrastructure projects, which is now emerging as a national political movement.
Decrypt · Aug 4, 2026