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Missouri trio charged over alleged Bitcoin kidnapping plot 2026-08-05 at 10:34 By Cointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai The defendants allegedly traveled from Missouri to Connecticut to kidnap a Bitcoin holder and force him to transfer cryptocurrency before abandoning the plan. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Cloudflare introduces wallets for AI agents, plans stablecoin payments 2026-08-05 at 10:20 By Cointelegraph by Helen Partz Cloudflare introduced programmable Wallets for AI agents and said payment features using stablecoins will launch in a future update. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Ethereum researchers want to rein in staking, critics say it could backfire 2026-08-05 at 05:30 By Cointelegraph by Felix Ng EIP-8363 is a newly published draft proposal that would cut net consensus-layer rewards as the Ethereum staking ratio heads toward 50%. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

BNY to offer institutional crypto staking through Galaxy partnership 2026-08-04 at 20:10 By Cointelegraph by Sam Bourgi The custody giant is expanding beyond safekeeping by adding staking services, allowing eligible institutional clients to earn yield on proof-of-stake assets. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Bitdeer expands AI infrastructure with long-term $4.7B data center lease 2026-08-04 at 18:50 By Cointelegraph by Sam Bourgi 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. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

At least 15 attackers exploited Coldcard vulnerability: Galaxy 2026-08-04 at 17:38 By Cointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai 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. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View […]

Italy’s biggest bank triples staked Ether ETF holdings while cutting IBIT shares 2026-08-04 at 14:55 By Cointelegraph by Yohan Yun 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. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Former FBI supervisor admits guilt in $1M crypto theft 2026-08-04 at 13:30 By Cointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai A former FBI supervisory agent pleaded guilty to stealing about $1 million worth of digital assets from an adversarial country and forfeited about $925,000 in funds to government-controlled wallets. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View […]

Apple briefly removes Telegram from App Store, Gram rebounds 2026-08-04 at 11:03 By Cointelegraph by Yohan Yun Apple restored Telegram after the messaging platform removed content that violated its child safety policies and banned the user who posted it. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

NY judge denies CFTC motion to halt enforcement action against Kalshi 2026-08-04 at 10:49 By Cointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai The ruling leaves New York’s case against Kalshi in place while allowing the CFTC to renew its request before Judge Victor Marrero. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Nigeria sets crypto tax collection rules for digital asset platforms 2026-08-04 at 10:25 By Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra The framework specifies how existing tax obligations apply to crypto disposals and rewards, with some withheld amounts payable in the originating token. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Coldcard Bitcoin theft tops $100M across 3 confirmed attack waves: Galaxy 2026-08-04 at 07:47 By Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra Galaxy Research said 90% of the stolen Bitcoin remains unmoved as investigators examine a suspected fourth wave that could lift losses to $130 million. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Bitmine adds $19.6M in ETH, repurchases 4.5M shares 2026-08-04 at 06:52 By Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra Bitmine said it now holds about 4.8% of Ether’s circulating supply as it pursues its 5% acquisition target. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Mastercard completes $1.8B BVNK acquisition in stablecoin push 2026-08-04 at 05:58 By Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra Mastercard said the tie-up would help banks, fintechs and enterprises expand stablecoin payments, payouts, settlement and treasury services. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Caleb & Brown expands to UK, betting on untapped crypto demand 2026-08-04 at 03:51 By Cointelegraph by Felix Ng The boutique brokerage will focus on high-net-worth clients rather than competing with retail crypto exchanges. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Boltz pauses service after wave of AI-assisted hacking attempts 2026-08-04 at 03:03 By Cointelegraph by Felix Ng The non-custodial protocol said attackers are discovering and adapting exploits faster than its small development team can identify and patch them. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Bessent’s top crypto adviser Tyler Williams exits US Treasury: Report 2026-08-04 at 00:02 By Cointelegraph by Sam Bourgi A key architect of the Trump administration’s digital asset agenda is leaving the Treasury Department as Congress struggles to advance landmark crypto legislation. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Kenya moves 30 million academic credentials onto Avalanche blockchain 2026-08-03 at 19:46 By Cointelegraph by Sam Bourgi A new digital verification platform aims to reduce forged certificates by allowing employers and universities to authenticate academic records onchain. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

BlackRock launches tokenized money market funds for stablecoin reserves 2026-08-03 at 19:13 By Cointelegraph by Sam Bourgi The asset manager introduced two blockchain-based money market funds designed to qualify as stablecoin reserve assets under the US GENIUS Act. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Hashdex to shut smallest Bitcoin ETF after more than two years 2026-08-03 at 18:24 By Cointelegraph by Robert Lakin The spot price Bitcoin exchange-traded fund, which was never able to attract more than $18 million in net assets, will pay out investors and sell its 225 BTC in the coming weeks. This article is an […]