A case for a bitcoin surge to $76,000 may be building beneath the boring price action, but there's a caveat

Bitcoin's chart is quietly tracing out a bullish setup technical analysts watch closely. But it isn't confirmed, and one key level will decide if it plays out.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/08/07/a-case-for-a-bitcoin-surge-to-usd76-000-may-be-building-beneath-the-boring-price-action-but-there-s-a-caveat

XRP leads majors losses as Clarity Act vote slips to September

Bitcoin, ether showed slight losses while Ripple-linked XRP fell 5.5% on the week, the worst of the majors, as the Senate left Washington without taking up the market structure bill.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/08/07/bitcoin-stuck-near-usd64-000-as-clarity-act-vote-slips-to-september

Senate won't vote on crypto Clarity Act before its summer break

The U.S. Senate won't go on its August recess just yet but it will not vote on the Clarity Act this month, dimming hopes that the bill can become law this year.

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/08/06/senate-won-t-vote-on-crypto-clarity-act-before-its-summer-break

Power struggle erupts at Ondo Finance after founder’s death

Three Delaware court filings reveal a battle for control of Ondo Finance after founder Nathan Allman's death.

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/08/06/power-struggle-erupts-at-ondo-finance-after-founder-s-death

CASHCAT jumps 120% in a week as Robinhood Chain hits $774 million of value locked

The memecoin that defined the chain's debut has recovered to an $86 million cap. Tokenized assets, the chain's stated purpose, sit at $27.6 million.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/08/05/cashcat-jumps-120-in-a-week-as-robinhood-chain-tvl-hits-usd774-million

Here are the possible outcomes for Clarity right now

The Senate has not yet indicated if it will advance the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, and with its summer recess looming, here are the possible outcomes.

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/08/05/here-are-the-possible-outcomes-for-clarity-right-now

Crypto firm RedotPay says it will defend itself ‘vigorously’ against Binance lawsuit

Binance alleged RedotPay poached customers from the crypto exchange in a lawsuit filed in Hong Kong.

source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/08/05/binance-sues-redotpay-for-usd470-million-claiming-it-diverted-users