August 13, 2026

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Fhenix Combines With Sunscreen to Build Quantum-Resistant FHE for Finance, AI and Payments

Key Takeaways Fhenix has bought cryptographic developer Sunscreen to unite frontier Web3 research under one roof. Since 2022, Sunscreen has pushed FHE to become standard, critical infrastructure across Ethereum networks. Fhenix will deploy a quantum-safe privacy layer across 3 major networks, including Base and Arbitrum. A Shift in Web3 Privacy Infrastructure Blockchain privacy firm Fhenix

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Lummis Fires Back at Warren, Says CLARITY Act Has 16+ Illicit Finance Safeguards

Key Takeaways Senator Lummis said the CLARITY Act includes more than 16 illicit finance safeguards. Senator Warren argued the bill, as currently written, would make it easier for adversaries to use cryptocurrency to move illicit funds. The debate reflects broader disagreements in Congress over balancing digital asset regulation with anti-money laundering and sanctions enforcement. Lummis

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Nigeria’s EFCC Pushes $9.2M Crypto Fraud Case Against Alleged Scammer After Bitcoin Transfer

Key Takeaways The EFCC charged Usie Osang for a crypto scam that defrauded an Australian CEO of over $9 million. VASPA notes the case counters claims that Nigeria acts as a safe haven for global cybercriminals. Justice Egwuatu ordered the defendant remanded in Kuje custody ahead of a July 14, 2026 bail hearing. EFCC Charges

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SBI Crypto Pulls the Plug on Bitcoin Pool as 20,412 PH/s Hunts for a New Home

Key Takeaways SBI Crypto will stop accepting mining shares at 22:00 UTC on July 30, 2026. The pool holds 20,412.11 PH/s, just over 2% of Bitcoin’s global hashrate. CEO Hiroaki Morita pointed miners toward Braiins, Luxor Pool and Neopool. The company launched the pool in March 2021 as part of SBI Holdings’ push into digital

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Bitcoin Pushes Above $62,000 After Whales Add 270,000 BTC, Forcing $130M in Short Losses

Key Takeaways Bitcoin rebounded to a daily high of $62,137 to kick off July, widening the gap from its recent local low. Over $606 million in leveraged bets were liquidated, as Coinglass data showed short positions took the brunt. While Scott Melker eyes a bottom due to whale buys, one analyst warns S&P 500 macro

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Ondo Brings Blackrock IVV ETF and Micron Shares Onchain in US Regulatory First

Key Takeaways Ondo Finance tokenized Blackrock’s IVV ETF and Micron shares in a U.S. regulatory first on July 2. Broadridge will run proxy voting for Ondo’s tokens through its Proxyvote.com platform. Ondo’s Global Markets platform already tokenizes over $1 billion across 430+ stocks and ETFs abroad. Ondo announced the launch on Thursday, working with Broadridge

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FBI Director Kash Patel Sat on $250K Strategy Stock Buy for 6 Months

Key Takeaways Patel bought up to $250K in Strategy stock Nov. 21, 2025, disclosed it May 26, 2026. POGO’s Dylan Hedtler-Gaudette says the six-month delay violates the STOCK Act’s 45-day rule. DOJ’s William Taylor II cleared Patel of conflict of interest on May 28, 2026, no fine issued. Patel purchased between $100,001 and $250,000 worth

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Bitcoin Traders Brace for $62K Test After Rebound From $57,735 Low

Key Takeaways Bitcoin traded at $61,211 Thursday, up over 5% from its $57,735 low. MACD and momentum turned bullish while nine of twelve moving averages stayed bearish. Traders are watching the $61,500 to $62,000 zone, where 20-period averages could decide the next move. Bitcoin Fights Back After the June Selloff The bounce follows a pullback

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Crypto ETFs Split as Ether, HYPE and Solana Gain While Bitcoin Loses $295 Million

Key Takeaways Bitcoin ETFs lost $294.62M, with Blackrock’s IBIT extending a 10-day outflow streak. Blackrock’s ETHA helped Ether ETFs add $14.89M, as HYPE and Solana also gained. Cryptoquant says 100,000+ BTC left ETF reserves in 2026, keeping sentiment cautious. Ether ETFs Add $14.9 Million as Bitcoin Funds Extend 10 Straight Days of Outflows The new

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Ionic Raises $400M as AI Revenue Tops Bitcoin Mining Ahead of Nasdaq Listing

This article first appeared in The Energy Mag. The original article can be viewed here. The Energy Mag (formerly The Miner Mag) provides news, data, and insights on the energy–compute–markets nexus. The company reported $51.4 million in revenue for the first quarter of 2026, with digital infrastructure leasing accounting for $44.0 million, compared with just

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