Here’s what happened in crypto today August 7, 2026, 9:49 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.
Fierce backlash to Ethereum’s EIP-8363 staking proposal August 7, 2026, 9:30 am
Ethereum’s proposed EIP-8363 staking overhaul aims to reduce issuance, but critics say it could hurt DeFi, decentralization and institutional adoption.
Bitcoiners turn to dice throws as self-custody setups are re-evaluated August 7, 2026, 9:00 am
Dice entropy may become the new gold standard after the Coldcard hack
Russia cracks down on 9 crypto exchanges in Moscow City August 7, 2026, 8:28 am
Russia has shut down nine unregistered crypto exchanges in Moscow, with the FSB alleging they helped move scam proceeds abroad through Ukrainian call centers.
CEX perpetual futures volume falls to $4T, lowest since late 2023 August 7, 2026, 8:13 am
Perpetual futures trading volume on crypto exchanges fell to its lowest level in 31 months, while perpetual trading on decentralized platforms neared a one-year low.
Binance Bitcoin volume ratio hits record as futures outweigh spot eight times over August 7, 2026, 7:05 am
Binance saw a record divergence between daily spot and futures trading volumes, with the latter reaching nearly $58 billion.
CleanSpark misses Wall Street revenue estimates as shares sink August 7, 2026, 5:25 am
CleanSpark’s shares fell 5.5% on Thursday after the Bitcoin miner reported $138 million in quarterly revenue, narrowly missing Wall Street’s consensus estimate.
Stripe-owned Bridge joins EU MiCA register after Luxembourg approval August 7, 2026, 5:14 am
Stripe-owned Bridge has entered the EU MiCA register following Luxembourg approval, joining regulated providers under the bloc’s crypto framework.
CLARITY Act delay gives Asian financial hubs an opening: First Digital CEO August 7, 2026, 5:01 am
Industry figures warned that continued legislative limbo could slow institutional adoption, revive regulation by enforcement and push innovation offshore.
Coldcard exploit pushes July losses to $247M as second-worst month of 2026 August 7, 2026, 3:59 am
The Coldcard exploit, which caused more than $100 million in losses, helped push July crypto thefts to $247 million, making it the second-worst month of 2026.