August 9, 2026

Megan Forsyth

Bitcoin

CLARITY Act Misses Trump’s July 4 Target as Window to Pass Shrinks to 25 Days

Key Takeaways Patrick Witt’s July 4 goal for the CLARITY Act lapsed with the bill still awaiting a Senate floor vote. Analysts now

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Interactive Brokers Platform Reportedly Accessible Again Without VPN in the Philippines

Philippine retail investors reported that the international online trading platform Interactive Brokers (IBKR) is once again accessible without a virtual private network (VPN)

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ESMA Warns Prediction Market Platforms Could Face Strict EU Financial Regulations

Key Takeaways ESMA warned prediction contracts may act as binary options, forcing platforms to seek MiFID II approval. Regulators declared event contract labels

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Vanadi Coffee’s Bitcoin Pivot Soured by Exorbitant Board Fees and Shareholder Revolt

Key Takeaways Vallecid demanded a board shakeup over high BTC financing fees, creating bitter internal corporate warfare. Board members took up to 5%

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Esports Revenue Climbs Toward $5.1 Billion as Global Audience Tops 640 Million

Key Takeaways Esports World Cup 2026 runs in Paris from July 6 to Aug. 23 with a $75 million prize pool across 25

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Michael Saylor Sees Bitcoin Adoption Entering a Bigger Game: Here’s What He Says

Key Takeaways Michael Saylor says bitcoin’s next phase will be defined by digital capital, not just buy-and-hold demand. He argues digital credit could

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GO1 and Xiaohai Set up Potential Rematch at EWC 2026 Fatal Fury Bracket in Paris

Key Takeaways AbaO won the July 5 LCQ in Paris, defeating WBG Xiaocai 3-1 to claim the final spot in the 32-player field.

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Major County Sheriffs of America, Representing 130 Million People, Moves to Neutral on CLARITY Act

Key Takeaways Major County Sheriffs of America shifted from concern to neutrality after further review and talks with the Administration. The group seeks

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Michael Saylor Says Bitcoin’s Four-Year Cycle Is Losing Power: What Matters More

Key Takeaways Michael Saylor says halvings no longer fully explain bitcoin’s market behavior. Institutional flows are replacing retail cycles as the main driver

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France World Cup Winning Odds Climb to 35% as Polymarket Volume Tops $3.9 Billion

Key Takeaways France holds a 35.4% chance to win the World Cup on Polymarket’s $3.9 billion market. Kalshi’s World Cup market reached $961,962,750

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