Trump-Backed American Bitcoin director Justin Mateen buys nearly $2 million of ABTC stock

Mateen purchased more than 306,000 shares across two days following the company's quarterly earnings, lifting his stake to more than 492,000 shares.

source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/08/07/trump-backed-american-bitcoin-director-justin-mateen-buys-nearly-usd2-million-of-abtc-stock

U.S. widens Iran crypto crackdown with sanctions on two exchanges

The Treasury's OFAC targeted Shelbit and Aban Tether as Washington continues its effort to cut Tehran's access to crypto and foreign currency.

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/08/07/u-s-widens-iran-crypto-crackdown-with-sanctions-on-two-exchanges

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