First U.S. spot bitcoin ETF to close as inflows dwindle, investors chase AI returns
Hashdex's DEFI, the smallest of the funds, held $14.7 million under management, compared with $47.08 billion for BlackRock’s IBIT.
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Five Convicted of Imprisoning Crypto Millionaires in London 'Torture' Ordeal
Two of the five were also convicted of conspiracy to blackmail, in a case police won without either victim testifying.
Decrypt · Aug 4, 2026
Strategy’s STRC retakes $90 after 24% rebound from June closing low
The preferred shares have recovered nearly 24% from their June closing low as Strategy builds its cash reserve and repurchases STRC.
Cointelegraph · Aug 4, 2026
US yen intervention puts Bitcoin, risk assets on notice for liquidity flux
The first US-Japan joint yen intervention in 28 years came amid record bond yields and worries about the yen carry trade.
Cointelegraph · Aug 4, 2026
Live updates: Bitcoin stuck in tight range as risk assets soar on Iran deal hopes
Japan may have spent as much as $36.6 billion buying yen in the first joint US-Japan action to support the currency since 1998. Bitget Wallet’s Alvin Kan says it can slow a disorderly slide without reversing the broader trend.
CoinDesk · Aug 4, 2026
Apple briefly removes Telegram from App Store, Gram rebounds
Apple briefly removed the messaging application Telegram from its App Store due to policy violations regarding child safety. Telegram was subsequently restored after the platform took action by removing the offending content and banning the responsible user. Following the resolution of the compliance issue and Telegram's restoration on the App Store, Gram experienced a price rebound.
Cointelegraph · Aug 4, 2026
Bhutan's GMC puts part of its bitcoin treasury to work after 10,000 BTC pledge
The planned Gelephu Mindfulness City says 3iQ will run part of its bitcoin treasury on a market-neutral basis, a shift from holding the coins as a long-term national asset.
CoinDesk · Aug 4, 2026
Why Jim Cramer’s quantum panic isn’t rattling bitcoin as price holds steady around $64,000
Jim Cramer says he's dumping his bitcoin over quantum computing fears, but his track record of crypto and bank calls has buoyed the crypto community.
CoinDesk · Aug 4, 2026
NY judge denies CFTC motion to halt enforcement action against Kalshi
The ruling leaves New York’s case against Kalshi in place while allowing the CFTC to renew its request before Judge Victor Marrero.
Cointelegraph · Aug 4, 2026
Nigeria sets crypto tax collection rules for digital asset platforms
The framework specifies how existing tax obligations apply to crypto disposals and rewards, with some withheld amounts payable in the originating token.
Cointelegraph · Aug 4, 2026
XRP holders can now borrow RLUSD on Ethereum through $280 million lending pool
XRP holders can now borrow RLUSD against their coins on Ethereum without selling, through a $280 million vault that had never accepted an XRP-linked asset before.
CoinDesk · Aug 4, 2026
Crypto firms still seeking frontier AI access; only select few have it
Crypto executives say restricting powerful AI models may initially be justified, but it doesn’t make sense as open-source alternatives become more capable.
Cointelegraph · Aug 4, 2026
Coldcard Bitcoin theft tops $100M across 3 confirmed attack waves: Galaxy
Galaxy Research said 90% of the stolen Bitcoin remains unmoved as investigators examine a suspected fourth wave that could lift losses to $130 million.
Cointelegraph · Aug 4, 2026
Bitmine adds $19.6M in ETH, repurchases 4.5M shares
Bitmine said it now holds about 4.8% of Ether’s circulating supply as it pursues its 5% acquisition target.
Cointelegraph · Aug 4, 2026
Mastercard completes $1.8B BVNK acquisition in stablecoin push
Mastercard said the tie-up would help banks, fintechs and enterprises expand stablecoin payments, payouts, settlement and treasury services.
Cointelegraph · Aug 4, 2026
Malaysia Blockchain Week’s OnlyFans scandal, lonely heart scammed for $3.3M: Asia Express
Fake romance crypto investment scams net $9 million in a single week in Hong Kong, as Malaysian authorities lose it over a crypto conference’s after-party.
Cointelegraph · Aug 4, 2026
Caleb & Brown expands to UK, betting on untapped crypto demand
The boutique brokerage will focus on high-net-worth clients rather than competing with retail crypto exchanges.
Cointelegraph · Aug 4, 2026
Boltz pauses service after wave of AI-assisted hacking attempts
The non-custodial protocol said attackers are discovering and adapting exploits faster than its small development team can identify and patch them.
Cointelegraph · Aug 4, 2026