(opens original source in a new tab)CoinDeskBitcoin investors pour $853 million into spot ETFs. BlackRock’s IBIT claims the bulkBitcoin ETFs recorded $853.54 million in net inflows last week, the strongest since mid-April, with BlackRock’s IBIT taking the bulk. (opens original source in a new tab)Omkar Godbole·9 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)CoinDeskControversial Bitcoin fork BIP-110 mines two blocks, then stopsThe breakaway chain inherited bitcoin’s mining difficulty with only a tiny share of hashpower, leaving blocks hours apart while both chains still accept the same transactions. (opens original source in a new tab)Shaurya Malwa·9 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)CoinDeskBitcoin hits block 961,632 as the controversial BIP-110 soft fork attempt beginsThe proposal has scant support from bitcoin miners and influential commentators have also voiced their opposition. (opens original source in a new tab)Jamie Crawley·8 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)CoinDeskHardware wallet sales in Russia more than double as new crypto rules nearWildberries’ average price for hardware wallets fell 13% to 7,900 rubles, and M.Video broadened its range of products, though neither retailer identified the driving force behind the renewed demand. (opens original source in a new tab)Francisco Rodrigues·8 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)CoinDeskBrazil's central bank orders exchanges to delay large crypto transfers abroadThe rule applies to transfers above $10,000 and smaller transactions flagged as risky by exchanges. (opens original source in a new tab)Francisco Rodrigues·8 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)CoinDeskTrillions in institutional money to flow into bitcoin, says Bitwise's Matt HouganThe digital asset manager's CIO says large capital pools control up to $200 trillion globally, and just a 1% shift toward bitcoin could unlock massive long-term growth. (opens original source in a new tab)Olivier Acuna·8 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)CoinDeskWhy trillion-dollar asset manager T. Rowe Price put memecoins in its crypto ETFThe $1.9 trillion asset manager says excluding established memecoins on principle would undermine its active approach to crypto investing. (opens original source in a new tab)Helene Braun·8 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)CoinDeskU.S. Senate opens first stage of crypto Clarity Act voting to give bill a chance next monthThe majority leader opened the multi-stage process the Senate follows when trying to get a bill over its 60-vote hurdle, so it's still got a shot in September. (opens original source in a new tab)Jesse Hamilton·8 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)CoinDeskAnother Bitcoin infrastructure exploit hits, this time draining Lightning payment serversBTCPay told users running LND to update immediately or take servers offline after attackers stole credentials that can control Lightning wallets and move funds. (opens original source in a new tab)Shaurya Malwa·8 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)CoinDeskNew XRP Ledger amendments target $530 million in tokenized Wall Street assetsA new XRPL amendment proposal would let institutions encrypt token balances and transfer amounts while still giving issuers, auditors and regulators selective access. (opens original source in a new tab)Shaurya Malwa·8 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)CoinDeskBitcoin holders risk losing real BTC if they sell coins from BIP-110 fork, says developerIf a minority chain appears this weekend, buyers could replay signed fork-coin sales on bitcoin itself, making doing nothing the safest move until the chains can be separated. (opens original source in a new tab)Shaurya Malwa·8 August 2026
