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  3. BITCOINCoinDesk

    A rare CME shift: Hedge funds abandon structural shorts to bet on a bitcoin rally

    CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju reports that leveraged funds are now net long on CME bitcoin futures, marking a rare shift after years of structural short positioning, which was primarily driven by basis trades that involved buying spot bitcoin or ETFs and selling futures. This change reflects a move away from basis trades, as the bitcoin futures basis has fallen below U.S. Treasury yields, making basis trade less attractive. The shift to a net long position suggests professional traders are increasingly betting on higher bitcoin prices, supported by bitcoin's price rebounding from around $58,000 to approximately $65,000. Crossing into positive futures positioning indicates that CME leveraged funds’ futures longs now surpass their shorts, potentially signaling institutional bullish sentiment.

  6. ALLCointelegraph

    UK regulators to prepare tokenized gold framework: Report

    The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has engaged in discussions with banks and industry participants regarding potential rules for tokenized gold and has sought feedback on its use as collateral in wholesale markets, according to sources cited by the Financial Times. The FCA is reportedly preparing to establish new regulatory standards for tokenized gold. London, which accounts for about 70% of global over-the-counter gold trading volume, is a significant hub for gold trading and is part of the UK's broader efforts to expand tokenized financial markets. The UK government aims to introduce its first tokenized government bond by early 2027 and to develop tokenized securities for trading, settlement, and collateral purposes.

  9. BITCOINCointelegraph

    Bitcoin Red Team founder turns to Chinese AI: ‘It absolutely guts me’

    A Bitcoin security researcher, Rob Hamilton, stated that he has been restricted from analyzing further codebases by OpenAI and has consequently started using open-source Chinese AI models for his work. Hamilton, CEO of AnchorWatch and involved in the Bitcoin Red Team, noted that his access to OpenAI’s Trust & Cyber capabilities was limited shortly after he began integrating them into his security efforts. He emphasized that this restriction hampers his ability to verify code changes and identify vulnerabilities, especially following incidents like the Coldcard hardware wallet hack. Hamilton expressed frustration over what he described as a “local minima in policy” that limits intelligence for defenders and suggests that unrestricted AI access remains available primarily to those who do not follow rules.

  13. BITCOINCointelegraph

    Crypto’s first quantum attack will look like unexplained breach: Quantus founder

    According to Christopher Smith, CEO and co-founder of Quantus Network, the first sign that quantum computing has compromised modern cryptography may not be a noticeable large theft but rather a series of unexplained wallet breaches with no clear evidence of how they were carried out. He explained that a powerful quantum computer could derive private keys from exposed public keys, enabling funds to be moved without traditional signs of a breach. Smith warned that the arrival of “Q-day,” when quantum computers could break public-key cryptography, would be difficult to detect and might initially be mistaken for ordinary cyberattacks. While there is uncertainty about the exact timeline, some experts, like Smith, suggest a 50-50 chance of quantum breakthroughs occurring by 2028, with others expecting it in the early 2030s.

  14. ALLCointelegraph

    Ex-US defense secretary calls CLARITY Act a ‘national security bill’

    Former US defense secretary Mark Esper has urged the Senate to pass the CLARITY Act, describing it as a "national security bill," according to an op-ed in the Financial Times. Esper argued that weak digital asset regulations allow North Korea and China to exploit loopholes, with China investing in state-directed payment systems to sidestep US supervision and weaken the US dollar's dominance. He also stated that the act would help the US better address crypto-specific loopholes used by actors like the Lazarus Group to evade financial controls. The Senate is expected to vote on the bill on September 15, and Senate Majority Leader John Thune has filed cloture to bring it to the floor for consideration.

  17. BITCOINCoinDesk

    Bitcoin investors pour $853 million into spot ETFs. Black

    According to CoinDesk, U.S.-listed Bitcoin ETFs experienced net inflows of $853.54 million during the week ending August 7, marking the largest weekly inflow since mid-April and suggesting renewed institutional interest. BlackRock’s IBIT was the primary contributor, attracting $693 million. Despite recent negative headlines and market challenges—such as a Coldcard hack and rising government bond yields—Bitcoin held steady around $64,000 to $65,100. The week’s inflows occurred amid a weak U.S. jobs report for July, which has reduced expectations of further Federal Reserve rate hikes and possibly fostered more ETF investments, although year-to-date, ETFs remain roughly $4.5 billion in the red due to earlier net outflows.

  18. BITCOINCointelegraph

    BIP-110 Bitcoin branch stalls after two blocks as gap widens

    The BIP-110-enforcing branch of Bitcoin stalled at block 961,633 after producing only two blocks, while the non-enforcing chain continued to 961,721, increasing the gap to 88 blocks. The divergence began after BIP-110 entered mandatory signaling at block 961,632 on Saturday, with only 2.53% of the preceding 2,016 blocks signaling support. The enforcing branch has experienced slow progress due to its requirement to mine through the remaining 2,016-block adjustment period before difficulty can adjust. BIP-110 has encountered opposition from notable Bitcoin advocates, with concerns raised about potential impacts on Bitcoin's rules and credibility.

  19. ALLCointelegraph

    Brazil targets crypto fraud with up to 24-hour transfer hold

    Brazil’s central bank will require virtual asset service providers (VASPs) to impose precautionary holds of up to 24 hours on certain transfers to foreign platforms or self-custody wallets, effective January 1, 2027, according to Cointelegraph. The measure applies to transactions exceeding $10,000, either in a single transfer or based on daily totals, and requires providers to notify customers and record related fraud incidents. Providers may release funds before the 24 hours if they complete an assessment in line with central bank parameters. The regulation is part of Brazil’s efforts to prevent crypto fraud and aligns with broader international initiatives to tighten safeguards amid rising scams.

  20. ALLCointelegraph

    BTCPay restricts remote Lightning access after attackers steal funds

    BTCPay Server has temporarily restricted remote connections to Lightning Network nodes after attackers exploited a vulnerability to steal credentials and move funds, according to Cointelegraph. The breach involved the theft of "macaroon" credential files used to control LND software, which could allow attackers to take control of nodes and transfer funds, with at least two operators publicly reporting losses. The project has since upgraded to version 2.4.2, which automatically regenerates these credentials, and advised operators to check for unauthorized payments and discrepancies. It also noted that those exposing LND through additional routes outside BTCPay must rotate credentials separately, as the update does not close independent access routes.

  21. BITCOINCoinDesk

    Controversial Bitcoin fork BIP-110 mines two blocks, then stops

    A minority Bitcoin chain created by supporters of BIP-110 has halted after producing only two blocks over approximately eight hours, while the main chain has advanced by 48 blocks. BIP-110 seeks to temporarily ban non-financial data in transactions to reduce congestion, but it has only gained 2.53% support in recent mining activity, well below the 55% threshold needed for activation without a split. The chain's slow progress is due to its small support share, resulting in extremely slow block times and no realistic chance of meeting its signaling deadline. Additionally, the chain's limited support exposes users to replay risks if they attempt to sell or spend forked coins.

  22. BITCOINCointelegraph

    Bitcoin’s BIP-110 enters mandatory signaling with miner support below 3%

    Bitcoin’s BIP-110 entered its mandatory-signaling phase at block 961,632, but support from miners remains low at just 2.53%, below the 55% threshold needed for early activation, according to the BIP-110 monitor. Nodes enforcing BIP-110 began rejecting non-signaling blocks, while ordinary nodes continue accepting them, and a minority branch supporting BIP-110 has emerged but quickly fell behind the main chain. The low signaling rate suggests that a sustained rival chain is unlikely without greater miner participation, and limited support could slow or halt the progress of a BIP-110 branch. The proposal aims to temporarily restrict certain Bitcoin data features to reduce storage and bandwidth costs, but critics warn it could cause network division.

  24. ALLCoinDesk

    Hardware wallet sales in Russia more than double as new crypto rules near

    According to data from two major Russian retailers, M.Video and Wildberries, sales of hardware crypto wallets in Russia more than doubled in the first half of 2026 as the country prepares to introduce new crypto regulations. M.Video's unit sales rose 107% in Q2 from Q1, while Wildberries experienced an 84% increase in unit sales over the same period compared to the previous year. The retailers did not disclose exact sales numbers but noted a decline in average wallet price and an expansion of their product ranges. The increase in demand occurs ahead of Russia’s broader crypto regime coming into effect on September 1, which includes restrictions on domestic crypto payments and the requirement for transactions to go through regulated entities, while non-custodial wallets remain legal.