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  • AUGUST 5, 2026 (11)

  • Exchange News Qadir AK Aug 5, 2026 12:23 UTC

    Binance Sues RedotPay, Seeks $472.8 Million Over Alleged User Diversion

    Binance-affiliated entities have filed a lawsuit in Hong Kong against RedotPay and its co-founders, alleging they breached an agreement by diverting more than 470,000 Binance users to the crypto card platform. According to the complaint, the alleged actions caused $472.8 million in losses. RedotPay has denied the allegations and said it will defend itself through the appropriate legal process. A related lawsuit filed by Chaintecs against RedotPay affiliates in Singapore is scheduled for a hearing on Friday.

  • Stablecoin Nidhi Kolhapur Aug 5, 2026 10:59 UTC

    Circle Reports $701 Million Q2 Revenue as USDC Circulation Reaches $73.3 Billion

    Circle reported $701 million in Q2 2026 revenue and reserve income, up 7% year over year, as USDC circulation increased 19% to $73.3 billion. The company also said onchain transaction volume surged 151% to $14.8 trillion, while adjusted EBITDA rose 8% to $143 million. Looking ahead, Circle plans to launch the Arc public mainnet on September 16, supporting privacy, programmable finance, and tokenized real-world assets, with more than 100 ecosystem and institutional builders already participating.

  • Bitcoin Nidhi Kolhapur Aug 5, 2026 10:26 UTC

    Binance Whale Inflows Hit Four-Month High

    Bitcoin price continues to trade within the $60,000–$65,000 range as the Binance whale inflow ratio climbed to 0.52, its highest level in four months. The increase indicates that large holders are transferring more BTC to Binance than smaller investors, a trend that can raise potential selling pressure. Historically, spikes in whale inflows have appeared near both market tops and bottoms during periods of heightened volatility. Analysts say the indicator could normalize quickly if Bitcoin remains range-bound and market activity stays subdued.

  • Ripple (XRP) Qadir AK Aug 5, 2026 10:08 UTC

    Fake Ripple Website Targets Long-Term XRP Holders in New Scam

    Fake Ripple website is targeting long-term XRP holders by impersonating Ripple’s official branding and offering a fraudulent reward for investors who never sold their tokens. XRP Ledger Chief Architect David Schwartz warned users that the site is a scam, stating, “IT’S A SCAM!” The fake page closely replicates Ripple’s design and prompts users to click a “Get Early Access” button, which activates a crypto wallet drainer. XRP holders are advised to verify website URLs carefully and avoid connecting wallets to unofficial sites.

  • Altcoins Qadir AK Aug 5, 2026 07:20 UTC

    Litecoin Hits Record MWEB Holdings as LitVM Surpasses 200 Million Transactions

    Litecoin (LTC) is attracting renewed attention as the amount of LTC locked in the MimbleWimble Extension Block (MWEB) reached a new all-time high of 505,481.59 LTC. The milestone comes alongside rapid ecosystem growth, with LitVM surpassing 200 million testnet transactions in just 15 weeks and launching smart contract functionality. The developments highlight increasing network activity and expanding utility as the Litecoin ecosystem continues to evolve.

  • Altcoins Qadir AK Aug 5, 2026 07:18 UTC

    Why Pi Crypto Value is Up Today?

    Pi crypto gained 3.19% over the past 24 hours to trade around $0.0859, outperforming the broader cryptocurrency market. The move appears to be driven primarily by market-wide risk appetite and Pi’s relatively lower liquidity, which amplified gains despite the absence of major project-specific news. Analysts are watching the $0.085 support level closely, with a move above $0.088 potentially extending the recovery, while a drop below $0.083 could resume the token’s longer-term downtrend.


  • Stock Market Qadir AK Aug 5, 2026 07:08 UTC

    Nikkei 225 Jumps Over 2,200 Points as Japan Stocks Rally on Chip Surge

    The Nikkei 225 surged more than 2,200 points in early trading, breaking above the 65,000 level as Japanese equities tracked a strong rally in U.S. semiconductor stocks. Technology and chip-related companies, including Advantest, SoftBank Group, Tokyo Electron, Kioxia, TDK, Murata Manufacturing, and Ibiden, led the gains after the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index jumped 6.55% overnight. Meanwhile, the Japanese yen remained supported following coordinated U.S.-Japan intervention, while expectations of further Bank of Japan rate hikes kept 10-year Japanese government bond yields near multi-year highs.

  • Crypto Regulations Qadir AK Aug 5, 2026 06:08 UTC

    Russia Crypto Adoption Remains Low Despite Legalization Push

    A new Rambler&Co survey reported by TASS found that 69% of Russians do not see any practical use cases for cryptocurrencies, even if they are fully legalized. The survey showed 52% of respondents were unsure how legalization would affect them because they do not use crypto, while only 6% said they had practical experience with digital assets. Additionally, 54% admitted they know little or nothing about how cryptocurrencies work, highlighting limited public awareness and adoption despite ongoing regulatory developments.

  • Bitcoin Qadir AK Aug 5, 2026 06:06 UTC

    Strategy Wallet Moves 1,030 BTC as MARA Transfers 6,000 Bitcoin to TwoPrime

    A wallet believed to be linked to Strategy transferred 1,030 BTC, worth about $66.14 million, according to Lookonchain. The transfer follows Strategy’s sale of 1,638 BTC last week, while the company continues to hold 842,138 BTC valued at approximately $52.65 billion. Separately, Bitcoin miner MARA moved 6,000 BTC, worth around $384.6 million, to TwoPrime. Analysts said the transfer does not necessarily indicate a sale and could be related to treasury or asset management activities.

  • Artificial Intelligence Qadir AK Aug 5, 2026 06:05 UTC

    Arthur Hayes Says AI Bubble Could Mirror 2008 Financial Crisis

    BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes believes the current AI investment boom could resemble the 2008 credit crisis rather than the 2000 dot-com crash, citing heavy spending on data centers and AI infrastructure. In his latest essay, Hayes argued that excessive investment could eventually trigger a market correction, prompting central banks to adopt monetary easing measures. He said increased liquidity from such policies could ultimately support a new Bitcoin and broader crypto market bull cycle.

  • Stock Market Qadir AK Aug 5, 2026 05:54 UTC

    KOSPI Index Volatility Surpasses Bitcoin as South Korea Stock Market Swings Intensify

    The KOSPI Index has become more volatile than Bitcoin, with its annualized volatility climbing above 60% in 2026, making it the world’s most volatile major equity benchmark. The sharp swings have been driven by the index’s heavy concentration in Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, which together account for more than half of its weighting, as well as rapid growth in leveraged ETFs tied to the two chipmakers. In response, South Korean regulators have tightened margin requirements, restricted leveraged ETF exposure, increased trading costs, and paused approvals for new single-stock leveraged ETFs in an effort to reduce speculation and stabilize the market.


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