August 13, 2026

Bitcoin

Bitcoin

Bitwise Stakes $114 Million in HYPE on Hyperliquid as Its Spot ETF Doubles Down

Key Takeaways Bitwise staked 1.775 million HYPE worth roughly $114 million on Hyperliquid, per Lookonchain. The firm runs the Bitwise Hyperliquid ETF (BHYP), which launched on NYSE Arca on May 15. BHYP directs 10% of its fees to buying and staking HYPE, tying the fund’s growth to protocol revenue. A $114 Million Onchain Bet Bitwise

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China Could Win Big if CLARITY Act Dies in Washington, Strategist Warns

Key Takeaways China could benefit if Washington fails to set digital-asset rules before global standards harden. Strategist says the CLARITY Act is about market structure, dollar rails, and financial leadership. U.S. lawmakers face pressure as digital finance becomes tied to geopolitical competition. Digital Asset Rules Take on Geopolitical Stakes in Washington China could gain significant

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Ripple CEO Bullish on Bitcoin but Says Strategy’s Leverage Hurt Crypto Market – Bitcoin News

Key Takeaways Garlinghouse maintained confidence in bitcoin, emphasizing its enduring function as a digital store of value. Meanwhile, he criticized Strategy’s leveraged financing, arguing it increased pressure during the cryptocurrency market downturn. Looking ahead, investors may continue weighing bitcoin’s long-term appeal against risks tied to corporate borrowing strategies. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse Says Bitcoin Has

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CLARITY Act Failure Could Trigger More Bitcoin Pain, Grayscale Says

Key Takeaways Grayscale warned stalled crypto legislation could add pressure to bitcoin and digital asset treasuries. Galaxy Research cut CLARITY Act passage odds to 50-50 amid Senate uncertainty. Traders are watching whether Congress acts before weaker sentiment pushes prices lower. Bitcoin’s Next Price Test Narrows Around the CLARITY Act The CLARITY Act has moved to

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BIP-110 Pushes Bitcoin Toward August Fork Deadline With Only 5 EH/s Signaling

Key Takeaways BIP-110 targets Ordinals and inscription data with a 1-year soft fork, facing 0.31% miner signaling as of June 2026. Adam Back and Jameson Lopp warn that the proposal risks a Bitcoin chain split, calling activation parameters reckless and technically flawed. A mandatory signaling window at block 961632 (est. Aug. 7, 2026) will test

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Miners Absorb 18% Hashprice Crash as Bitcoin Difficulty Jumps 7.15%

Key Takeaways Bitcoin’s difficulty rose 7.15% at block 955,584 on June 26, marking the year’s second-largest increase. Hashprice dropped 18.34% in 30 days to $28.68 per PH/s, squeezing margins for Bitcoin miners network-wide. Hashrate holds near 984 EH/s as miners absorb losses, betting on cyclical recovery and future BTC accumulation. The Screws Tighten Onchain data

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Binance Pledges $3 Million in USDT to Aid Victims of Devastating Venezuela Earthquakes

Key Takeaways Binance Charity launched a $3M initiative to help Venezuelans after devastating twin earthquakes. Binance will ship $20 USDT vouchers within 30 days, aiding the affected population in accessing vital funds. Richard Teng waived transaction fees until July 2, prompting users to adopt Binance tools. Binance Charity Donates $3 Million To Support Venezuelans The

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Bitcoin Holds $60,000 but Bears Control — Key Levels Every Trader Needs Now

Key Takeaways Bitcoin trades at $60,262 on June 27, sitting below all 12 tracked EMAs and SMAs. 13 of 15 moving averages signal bearish signals, keeping BTC’s combined technical rating in the negative. Bulls need a confirmed daily close above $62,000 to shift the outlook toward neutral. 1-Hour Chart: Buyers Losing Steam After a Short

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Riot Games Makes Stake-Owned Kick an Official Esports Broadcaster, Just a Year After Rescinding Sponsor Ban

Key Takeaways Riot named Stake-owned Kick an official esports broadcaster on June 26, starting with MSI on June 28. The deal lands about a year after Riot reversed its long-standing ban on betting sponsors. Riot still bars betting logos from broadcasts; Stake-sponsored Team Vitality masks its deal as “E.Leclerc.” From “betting-free” to a crypto casino’s

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Trader Turns FIFA World Cup Bets Into $8.47 Million Profit in a Single Day

Key Takeaways A trader netted $8.47 million in a day thanks to bets on the Sweden-Japan and Ecuador-Germany games. The Sweden-Japan match ended 1-1, paying the trader about $4.38 million on a $7.19 million position. World Cup volatility has minted and erased fortunes for many recently, with one trader winning $4.7M and another losing $4.2M

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