Here’s what happened in crypto today August 4, 2026, 3:59 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.
US, UK reaffirm support for stablecoins, tokenization in joint financial regulation talks August 4, 2026, 3:58 pm
In a July 8 meeting, US and UK regulators highlighted the implementation of the GENIUS Act, payment modernization and cross-border cooperation, reinforcing a shared framework for digital asset oversight.
BNY to offer institutional crypto staking through Galaxy partnership August 4, 2026, 1:10 pm
The custody giant is expanding beyond safekeeping by adding staking services, allowing eligible institutional clients to earn yield on proof-of-stake assets.
Bitcoin coils at $64K as Hormuz reopening timeline sends S&P 500 to $70T record August 4, 2026, 12:38 pm
Bitcoin built on $64,000 as hopes of the Strait of Hormuz reopening to oil traffic sent the S&P 500 index to a record $70 trillion market cap.
Bitdeer expands AI infrastructure with long-term $4.7B data center lease August 4, 2026, 11:50 am
A 16-year agreement secures 121 megawatts of AI computing capacity in Norway, highlighting how crypto mining companies continue to pursue new revenue streams beyond Bitcoin.
At least 15 attackers exploited Coldcard vulnerability: Galaxy August 4, 2026, 10:38 am
Galaxy said that at least 15 different attackers have exploited the Coldcard vulnerability, which may have been avoided with just $2 worth of AI hardening, according to Dragonfly’s managing partner.
Sorry everyone, Bitcoin is headed down to $43,500: Michael Terpin August 4, 2026, 9:30 am
Transform Ventures founder Michael Terpin says Bitcoin could have another 30% downside from its current price before he is confident the market has reached a bottom.
Texas electric grid moratorium won’t have big impact on BTC miners: Bernstein August 4, 2026, 8:37 am
Monday’s announcement that Texas Governor Greg Abbott set a moratorium on approval of ERCOT-linked data centers pending an audit won’t impact miners’ approved electricity contracts.
Tether Gold reserves rise 9.5% as gold posts worst quarter in 13 years August 4, 2026, 8:30 am
XAUt added to its bullion backing during gold’s worst quarter since 2013, as tokenized commodity holder counts continued to rise.
Italy’s biggest bank triples staked Ether ETF holdings while cutting IBIT shares August 4, 2026, 7:55 am
Italy’s largest bank Intesa Sanpaolo increased its staked Ether ETF position to $7.1 million while reducing its holdings in two spot Bitcoin ETFs.