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  • AUGUST 4, 2026 (4)

  • Crypto Regulations Qadir AK Aug 4, 2026 07:25 UTC

    India Crypto Tax Rules Expand to Cover Crypto Assets, CBDCs and Digital Money

    India has updated its FATCA and Common Reporting Standard (CRS) framework to include specified crypto-assets, central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), and digital money products under its global tax reporting rules. The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) also introduced stricter due diligence requirements for reporting financial institutions (RFIs), including banks, mutual funds, insurers, custodians, and investment entities, to improve tax residency verification and financial reporting under the country’s Automatic Exchange of Information (AEOI) commitments. Institutions must also apply enhanced reviews for high-value accounts exceeding $1 million before determining their reporting status.


  • Ripple (XRP) Qadir AK Aug 4, 2026 06:35 UTC

    XRP Ledger Expands Global Node Access Through Ankr Partnership

    The XRP Ledger Foundation has partnered with Ankr to launch globally distributed public XRPL nodes, giving developers free access to the XRPL mainnet and testnet without running their own infrastructure. The nodes span key regions, including New York and Singapore, improving network accessibility and reliability. The expansion comes ahead of the proposed XRPL v3.3.0 upgrade, which includes amendments such as zero-knowledge privacy for tokenized assets and atomic settlement, features designed to support institutional adoption pending validator approval.

  • Altcoins Qadir AK Aug 4, 2026 06:20 UTC

    Cardano Price Climbs to One-Month High as ADA Market Cap Jumps 24%

    Cardano (ADA) climbed to $0.195, its highest level since July 4, with its market capitalization rising 24% over the past week. The rally comes even as the number of non-empty ADA wallets has fallen by 7,070 over the past two months, suggesting larger investors are absorbing supply while retail participation remains subdued. The move is also supported by ongoing ecosystem developments, including Leios testnet progress, Hydra scaling upgrades, Mithril enhancements, Pyth integration, and new Project Catalyst funding initiatives.


  • Bitcoin Qadir AK Aug 4, 2026 05:51 UTC

    Bitcoin Price USD Rises Above $63,800 as Short Squeeze Fuels Rally

    Bitcoin price USD climbed 1.71% to around $63,818, outperforming the broader crypto market as a derivatives-driven short squeeze forced traders to cover bearish positions. More than $75.5 million in Bitcoin positions were liquidated over the past 24 hours, with shorts accounting for 65% of the total. The rebound was also supported by improving market sentiment and optimism around the proposed ARMA Act. Analysts are watching the $63,183 support level, with $64,100 as the next key resistance ahead of the U.S. Nonfarm Payrolls report on August 7.

  • AUGUST 3, 2026 (12)

  • Ethereum Qadir AK Aug 3, 2026 12:40 UTC

    BitMine ($BMNR) Adds 10,399 ETH, Ethereum Holdings Near 5.8 Million

    BitMine added 10,399 ETH over the past week, increasing its total Ethereum holdings to 5,797,813 ETH, representing about 4.8% of the circulating supply. The company has staked 4,917,189 ETH, or roughly 85% of its holdings, and estimates annualized staking revenue of approximately $247 million. BitMine also repurchased 4.5 million shares during the week, while its total crypto assets, cash, marketable securities, and other investments stood at $11.3 billion.


  • Bitcoin Nidhi Kolhapur Aug 3, 2026 12:05 UTC

    Strategy Sells 1,637 BTC as Bitcoin Holdings Fall to 842,138

    Strategy sold 1,638 BTC for approximately $104.7 million between July 27 and August 2, at an average price of $63,957 per Bitcoin. The company used about half of the proceeds to fund preferred stock dividends, while the remainder was allocated to STRC share repurchases. During the same period, Strategy also raised $290.6 million through MSTR share sales, repurchased $81.2 million of STRC, and increased its U.S. dollar reserve to $4 billion. The company continues to hold 842,138 BTC, acquired for $63.51 billion at an average purchase price of $75,419 per Bitcoin.

  • Stock Market Qadir AK Aug 3, 2026 11:32 UTC

    SpaceX Stock Faces Insider Selling Pressure Ahead of Lock-Up Expiry

    SpaceX stock is under pressure as the first insider lock-up expiration begins on August 6, allowing an initial 20%–30% of previously restricted shares to become eligible for sale. Additional staggered unlocks are expected to increase the tradable float to around 40% by December 2026. The company is also set to report its first quarterly earnings after Tuesday’s market close, with investors closely watching the results for signs of growth and profitability amid rising selling pressure.

  • Crypto Regulations Nidhi Kolhapur Aug 3, 2026 11:29 UTC

    South Africa Proposes New Rules for Cross-Border Crypto Transfers

    South Africa has proposed new reporting rules that would, for the first time, classify certain cryptocurrency transfers as cross-border transactions. Under the draft framework released by the National Treasury and South African Reserve Bank, transfers from local crypto service providers to offshore exchanges or non-custodial wallets would require authorised processing and reporting. Individual users would continue to operate under existing foreign exchange allowance rules, with public comments on the proposal open until September 30.


  • Stock Market Qadir AK Aug 3, 2026 10:10 UTC

    South Korea Stock Market Crash as KOSPI Slides, Samsung and SK Hynix Sink

    The South Korea stock market crash intensified as the KOSPI fell as much as 5.5%, extending one of the fastest declines in modern Asian market history. The index has dropped about 38% from its June peak in just 27 trading days, despite a brief rebound last week. Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix both declined around 9%, while foreign investors sold approximately $698 million worth of Korean equities after record buying on Friday. Concerns over China’s rapid advances in AI and semiconductor technology continue to weigh on sentiment toward South Korea’s chipmakers and broader equity market.

  • Bitcoin Qadir AK Aug 3, 2026 07:58 UTC

    Coldcard Hack Sparks Biggest Small BTC Transfers Since FTX Collapse

    Bitcoin transfers of less than 1 BTC have surged to their highest level since the FTX collapse, according to CryptoQuant, following the suspected Coldcard wallet hack. Around 39,600 BTC moved in small transactions on July 31, approaching the levels seen during the 2022 FTX crisis. Galaxy Research estimates the attack has compromised approximately 1,367 BTC across 4,585 addresses, and users of affected Coldcard wallets have been urged to generate new wallet seeds and transfer their funds immediately.

  • Bitcoin Qadir AK Aug 3, 2026 07:56 UTC

    Smarter Web Company Buys 11.89 Bitcoin, BTC Holdings Rise to 2,712 BTC

    The Smarter Web Company has purchased an additional 11.89 Bitcoin for approximately £559,493, paying an average price of £47,052 ($63,328) per BTC. The acquisition increases the company’s Bitcoin holdings to 2,712 BTC as part of its long-term treasury strategy. The firm said its total gross Bitcoin purchases now stand at £233.5 million, with net Bitcoin purchases of £224.8 million after sales.

  • Stock Market Qadir AK Aug 3, 2026 07:45 UTC

    US Stock Market This Week: SpaceX Unlock, Jobs Data and Clarity Act in Focus

    The U.S. stock market faces a volatile week as investors monitor key economic data, SpaceX’s first earnings report and $100 billion-plus share unlock, and the deadline for the Clarity Act before Congress begins its August recess. Markets will also watch the ISM Manufacturing PMI, JOLTS job openings, ISM Services PMI, the U.S. unemployment report, and the Bank of Japan’s meeting minutes for signals on monetary policy. Together, these events could drive significant moves across equities, cryptocurrencies, and global markets.

  • Bitcoin Qadir AK Aug 3, 2026 07:38 UTC

    Why is Bitcoin Dropping?

    Bitcoin price fell 1.35% to around $62,560, slightly underperforming the broader crypto market as risk-off sentiment weighed on digital assets. The total crypto market capitalization declined 1.14%, while perpetual futures open interest jumped 27.46%, indicating increased derivatives activity and selling pressure. Analysts are watching the $62,000 support level closely, with a break below potentially opening the door to a move toward $61,000 if cautious market sentiment persists.


  • Economy Nidhi Kolhapur Aug 3, 2026 06:16 UTC

    Brent Crude Oil Price Falls Below $84 as Trump Pauses Iran Strike Plans

    The Brent crude oil price fell below $84 a barrel, while U.S. crude dropped below $79, after President Donald Trump paused planned military strikes on Iran and announced renewed diplomatic talks aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Brent briefly slid as much as 7.3% to $81.55 before recovering, unwinding part of July’s rally. Despite the sharp decline, oil prices remain around 20% above pre-conflict levels as investors continue to monitor geopolitical developments in the Middle East.

  • Altcoins Nidhi Kolhapur Aug 3, 2026 05:49 UTC

    Crypto Token Unlocks Worth $1.28 Billion Set to Hit Market in August

    More than $1.28 billion worth of crypto token unlocks are scheduled over the next month, according to Tokenomist. Major one-time unlocks include HYPE, YZY, PROVE, KAITO, H, ENA, ZRO, CONX, and AVAX, while significant linear unlocks are expected for RAIN, SOL, CC, TRUMP, DOGE, WLD, ASTER, ZEC, MORPHO, TAO, AVAX, and PUMP. Investors are closely monitoring the unlock schedule as increased token supply can create additional selling pressure and higher market volatility.


  • Exchange News Nidhi Kolhapur Aug 3, 2026 05:46 UTC

    Binance to Delist Six Tokens on August 17

    Binance will delist Across Protocol (ACX), Hashflow (HFT), PIVX, Vulcan Forged PYR (PYR), Vanar (VANRY), and Viction (VIC) at 03:00 UTC on August 17, 2026, ending spot trading as well as related futures, margin, earn products, and conversion services. The announcement triggered sharp price declines, with ACX falling 19.44%, HFT dropping 17.29%, and VIC losing 20.35%. Binance said the decision followed its regular review of project development, liquidity, team activity, regulatory compliance, and ecosystem quality. The affected projects will continue operating independently, while users are advised to withdraw or transfer their assets before the delisting deadline.

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