Crypto firms are still seeking frontier AI access, only a select few have it August 4, 2026, 2:00 am
Crypto executives say restricting powerful AI models may initially be justified, but it doesn’t make sense as open-source alternatives become more capable.
Coldcard Bitcoin theft tops $100M across 3 confirmed attack waves: Galaxy August 4, 2026, 12:47 am
Galaxy Research said 90% of the stolen Bitcoin remains unmoved as investigators examine a suspected fourth wave that could lift losses to $130 million.
Bitmine adds $19.6M in ETH, repurchases 4.5M shares August 3, 2026, 11:52 pm
Bitmine said it now holds about 4.8% of Ether’s circulating supply as it pursues its 5% acquisition target.
Mastercard completes $1.8B BVNK acquisition in stablecoin push August 3, 2026, 10:58 pm
Mastercard said the tie-up would help banks, fintechs and enterprises expand stablecoin payments, payouts, settlement and treasury services.
Malaysia Blockchain Week’s OnlyFans scandal, lonely heart scammed for $3.3M: Asia Express August 3, 2026, 10:03 pm
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.
Caleb & Brown expands to UK, betting on untapped crypto demand August 3, 2026, 8:51 pm
The boutique brokerage will focus on high-net-worth clients rather than competing with retail crypto exchanges.
Boltz pauses service after wave of AI-assisted hacking attempts August 3, 2026, 8:03 pm
The non-custodial protocol said attackers are discovering and adapting exploits faster than its small development team can identify and patch them.
Bessent’s top crypto adviser Tyler Williams exits US Treasury: Report August 3, 2026, 4:29 pm
A key architect of the Trump administration’s digital asset agenda is leaving the Treasury Department as Congress struggles to advance landmark crypto legislation.
Here’s what happened in crypto today August 3, 2026, 3:52 pm
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.
FalconX cuts 10% of workforce amid prolonged crypto market slump: Report August 3, 2026, 3:44 pm
According to Bloomberg, the digital asset prime broker is refocusing its Singapore strategy and withdrawing its local license application as crypto companies continue to trim costs.