August 13, 2026

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$47 Million in Illicit Crypto Seized as Europol Cracks Down on Global Cybercrime Networks

Key Takeaways Europol led Operation Endgame on Wednesday, disabling 326 servers to cripple global malware markets. Law enforcement seized $47M in crypto, and also recovered 27M leaked credentials. Microsoft tracked 140,000 May infections linked to the Amadey and StealC malware. Europol Cracks Down on Malware-Powered Criminal Infrastructure Networks On Wednesday, Europol announced the completion of

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CLARITY Act Has 4 Critical Weeks to Clear the Senate, Advocate Says

Key Takeaways Crypto advocates say the CLARITY Act still has a viable path despite mounting skepticism. Supporters identify a four-week window from July 13 to Aug. 7 as critical for advancing the CLARITY Act. The bill still must secure 60 Senate votes, navigate negotiations over ethics and anti-money laundering provisions, and reconcile committee differences. Digital

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CLARITY Act Odds Fall to 50% as Senate Calendar Puts Crypto Bill at Risk: Galaxy Research

Key Takeaways Senate delays have reduced confidence in the CLARITY Act’s chances of becoming law. Galaxy Digital now sees passage odds at 50-50 amid limited public progress in negotiations. Leadership action in July could revive momentum, while continued silence may weaken prospects. Senate Calendar Pressures Weigh on CLARITY Act Passage Outlook Senate scheduling pressure has

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Indonesia to Certify Crypto Influencers | Catch-Up | June 21 – 27, 2026

From sweeping regulatory compliance tests for social media content creators to historic macro shifts in the sovereign banking sector, here are the global crypto stories you might have missed this week. 🏛️ Macro & Regulatory Pressures Indonesia Mandates State Competency Certifications for Crypto Influencers In a major structural crackdown on retail shadow-marketing and speculative financial

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CLARITY Act Faces Narrow Senate Window as Midterm Election Calendar Tightens – Bitcoin News

Key Takeaways Senate leaders face pressure to schedule a CLARITY Act vote before election priorities dominate. Stand With Crypto says clearer rules could protect consumers, developers, and fintech firms. Polling cited by the group suggests crypto policy may sway battleground-state voters. Stand With Crypto Says Federal Rules for Digital Assets Remain Incomplete as Timeline Tightens

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US Treasury Hits Huione Group in Sweeping Push Against Global Cyber Fraud

Key Takeaways OFAC sanctioned 26 entities linked to Prince Group, next blocking Huione from U.S. financial markets. Chainalysis reported Huione Guarantee processed $70B in crypto, forcing tighter P2P market rules. After a 5-year run, the FBI seized Huione’s cloud systems to dismantle global crypto scam markets. US Treasury Hits Huione Group’s Crypto Money Laundering Cloud

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Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest Buys the Dip on Coinbase, Circle, Bullish, and Robinhood as Crypto Stocks Slide

Key Takeaways ARK Invest bought 35,023 Robinhood, 9,014 Coinbase, 9,264 Circle, and 9,136 Bullish shares on June 25. All four stocks fell that day, with Coinbase down 5% to $142.52 and Bullish off 6.77% to $21.88. The dip-buying extends Cathie Wood’s high-conviction crypto thesis, anchored by a $1.5 million bitcoin target. Buying Into a Broad

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Binance Suspending Crypto Services in EU Markets After Failing to Secure MiCA Approval

Key Takeaways Binance notified users in affected EU markets that crypto services will stop from July 1. The exchange told customers their assets will remain safe and accessible. The company withdrew its Greek MiCA application after concluding the approval process would not finish before the EU deadline. Customer Emails Explain Service Changes as MiCA Access

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Bitcoin ETFs Lose $696 Million as Blackrock and Fidelity Lead Broad Crypto Selloff

Key Takeaways Bitcoin ETFs lost $696.29M on June 25, with Fidelity and Blackrock leading outflows. Ether, HYPE, and solana ETFs also turned negative, signaling broader risk-off sentiment. Morgan Stanley’s MSBT added $9.17M, but ETF demand remains weak across crypto markets. HYPE ETFs Turn Negative After Weeks of Inflows as Crypto Selloff Widens The pressure that

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Tether’s USDT Flips Ether in Market Cap as Stablecoin Climbs to $186 Billion

Key Takeaways USDT briefly passed ether by market cap at about $186.06B versus $185.66B, the first time in roughly 8 years. Tether’s issuance-driven growth met a falling ether price near $1,500, closing a gap that had narrowed for months. Ether subsequently reclaimed second place as prices firmed, but USDT’s continued rise reflects stablecoins’ growing dominance

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