Here’s what happened in crypto today August 6, 2026, 9:02 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.
Blockchain.com wins Cayman custody license after MiCA and FCA approvals August 6, 2026, 9:00 am
Blockchain.com secured a VASP custody license from the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority, expanding its regulated crypto services in the region.
Hyperliquid RWA contracts grow to 32% of trading activity in Q2 August 6, 2026, 8:55 am
Tokenized real-world assets accounted for more than a third of Hyperliquid’s quarterly trading volume, generating 6.6% of the protocol’s $169 million quarterly revenue.
Zeus Wallet taken offline after cyberattack, says no customer funds at risk August 6, 2026, 8:11 am
The self-custodial Bitcoin Lightning Network wallet disabled infrastructure after an incident and founder Evan Kaloudis said no customer funds were lost and no Lightning vulnerability was found.
Crypto wrench attacks steal more than $30M so far in 2026: Chainalysis August 6, 2026, 8:00 am
While only 12 of 46 documented attempts resulted in payment, data leaks and attacks on relatives are widening the physical risks facing crypto holders.
Bitcoin treasury trade ‘breaking’ and fund holdings drop 10%: Analysis August 6, 2026, 7:48 am
Doubts emerge over the Bitcoin corporate treasury model as institutional BTC investment vehicles cut holdings.
Coldcard hackers transfer 64 BTC and 200 ETH to cryptocurrency mixers August 6, 2026, 7:26 am
Hackers behind the Coldcard exploit transferred millions in digital assets to cryptocurrency mixers, while most stolen funds remained traceable in attacker-controlled wallets.
Situational Awareness returns with $400M investment after nearly collapsing: Report August 6, 2026, 6:41 am
Situational Awareness reportedly made a $400 million investment in an undisclosed company, days after the hedge fund nearly collapsed following July’s AI stock crash.
Russian president signs crypto law, core rules take effect in 2026 August 6, 2026, 5:38 am
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a crypto law establishing market rules for exchanges, custodians and investors, with core provisions taking effect in September 2026.
RWAs buck DeFi slowdown as tokenized assets gain traction: CoinShares August 6, 2026, 5:28 am
Tokenized real-world assets moved beyond issuance as RWA deposits more than tripled to $7.4 billion, while lending and trading activity expanded despite a broader industry slowdown.