Here’s what happened in crypto today August 11, 2026, 1:39 am
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.
Luke Dashjr removed as Bitcoin Improvement Proposal editor August 11, 2026, 12:54 am
Luke Dashjr lost his BIP editor privileges after developers raised concerns over his role in BIP 110 and its stalled minority fork.
White House vows to get CLARITY across ‘finish line’ in September August 11, 2026, 12:12 am
Patrick Witt says the Trump administration will keep negotiating with Democrats as the Senate prepares for a September CLARITY vote.
Trump Media to revamp crypto treasury strategy after $238M Q2 loss August 10, 2026, 11:21 pm
Trump Media says it will take a more disciplined approach to its crypto treasury while directing more resources toward its core media business.
Thailand’s 0% crypto tax. Bitcoin Red Team forced to use Chinese AI: Asia Express August 10, 2026, 10:08 pm
The Bitcoin Red Team has been forced to rely on open source Chinese AI, after OpenAI restricted access. Thailand sets crypto tax to 0% in bid to become crypto hub.
Judge stays CFTC’s case against US soldier over prediction market bets August 10, 2026, 4:50 pm
A New York judge granted a motion filed by US prosecutors in July to stay the CFTC’s civil case against Gannon Ken Van Dyke over making more than $400,000 on prediction markets.
TRON USDT supply hits $87.9B as transfers reach $2.1T in Q2: Messari August 10, 2026, 3:47 pm
Messari reported that TRON recorded all-time highs in stablecoin supply and network activity during the second quarter, while DeFi and decentralized exchange activity declined.
UK money laundering suspect bought $100M in Trump crypto business: NYT August 10, 2026, 3:35 pm
An individual behind the Aqua 1 entity that purchased $100 million worth of World Liberty Financial tokens in 2025 is reportedly a businessman with ties to the UK and UAE.
Coinsbuy offers $100K reward after Sunday security breach August 10, 2026, 2:43 pm
Coinsbuy said it covered all affected client funds after unauthorized withdrawals, while an onchain investigator estimated more than $7.9 million was stolen.
‘Disappointing’ — crypto advocates react to delay in CLARITY vote August 10, 2026, 1:08 pm
Following a procedural delay in the US Senate, lawmakers are expected to address a major crypto market structure bill after they return from a month-long recess, which met with industry criticism.