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Treasury Secretary Bessent urges Congress to pass digital asset legislation, arguing U.S. leadership protects the dollar’s primacy and sets global standards as digital payments reshape finance.
In testimony before the Senate, Bessent argues for a proactive regulatory framework for digital assets, linking crypto innovation to dollar strength and outlining the modernization of payments with GENIUS Act funding.

Shibarium’s reindexing and explorer rebuild caused a temporary transaction drop; once indexing completes, true on-chain activity is expected to resume, with SHIB up about 2.65%.
Abstract: Shibarium’s transaction count declined during a major upgrade that included moving servers and rebuilding a full reindex of the blockchain explorer to boost capacity and stability. As indexing nears completion, the explorer should display accurate activity metrics, with SHIB showing a modest intraday gain.

BlackRock buys $900 million of BTC
Is Bitcoin supply shock brewing?
BlackRock has continued to extend its large Bitcoin purchases since the broader crypto market began to see renewed interest following the prolonged rally seen in the previous months.
While institutional investors are

David Schwartz defends Arbitrum Security Council's post-KelpDAO freeze, likening it to Bitcoin's 2010 patch; arguing decentralization persists when validators adjust rules rather than requiring forks.
Abstract: The article reviews David Schwartz’s defense of Arbitrum’s emergency intervention after the KelpDAO hack, where the Security Council froze 30,766 ETH without forking the network. Schwartz likens this to Bitcoin’s 2010 value-overflow patch, arguing decentralization means node operators can reform rules to correct an illegitimate state rather than relying solely on forks.

Brian Armstrong backs a new Satoshi documentary, praised as a thoughtful take; a four-year investigation by Cohan and Maroney features crypto leaders and exclusive Coinbase access, amid ongoing identity speculation.
Abstract: This article reports on Brian Armstrong's endorsement of a new 101-minute documentary about Satoshi Nakamoto, described as the most thoughtful take yet on Bitcoin’s anonymous founder. The film stems from a four-year investigation led by William D. Cohan and Tyler Maroney and blends investigative rigor with personal portraiture. It includes interviews with prominent figures such as Michael Saylor, Joseph Lubin, Fred Ehrsam, Brian Brooks, Gary Gensler, Kara Swisher, Katie Haun, and Jameson Lopp, and notes Coinbase’s exclusive early access via its app. The piece also frames the ongoing debate about Satoshi’s identity within a broader history of unmasking attempts and persistent speculation.

Abstract: Lace warns of a phishing campaign with fake Lace apps by SK App Technology on Apple and Google stores; there is no official Lace mobile app yet, only a desktop browser extension; download from lace.io.
Summary: Lace warns of a mobile phishing scam where fake apps by SK App Technology impersonate Lace; official Lace mobile app doesn't exist yet—only desktop browser extension; use lace.io and ignore mobile listings.

John Bollinger links crypto weakness to government-affiliated capital drains, urges measuring outflows and a return to business, while Fed signals and Warsh testimony spark hope of policy easing.
Abstract: The piece reports that John Bollinger has resurfaced to criticize the crypto market’s weakness, attributing it to capital outflows by government-linked entities and urging quantification of these flows to restore market normalcy. Set against a backdrop of US policy discussions — including Kevin Warsh’s testimony that digital assets are part of the financial system — the article frames a potential shift toward policy easing as a prerequisite for renewed capital inflows. It also contemplates the market bottom's proximity if seller exhaustion in offices confirms, suggesting a possible pivot in the longer cycle of government pressure and crypto funding.

A critical counterweight
The need for a "conterrevolution"
Former U.K. Prime Minister Liz Truss has embraced cryptocurrency as a necessary tool to dismantle the financial establishment
She has stated that Bitcoin can serve as a vital "counterweight" to the unchecked authority of central banks a

W3.io and Space and Time have announced a production partnership aimed at delivering end-to-end verifiable infrastructure for enterprise financial workflows, as AI-driven automation accelerates across the sector.
The integration is already live and

Market shift emerges
Bitcoin price
According to Arkham, Wall Street investment bank Morgan Stanley now holds over $100 million worth of Bitcoin. Morgan Stanley currently holds $138.54 million in BTC, according to data provided by Arkham.
Morgan Stanley this month became the first old-school Wall

Dogecoin records about 241% on-chain surge
Dogecoin is set to remove zero
Dogecoin is gaining momentum amid the growing demand for the leading meme token, which has sparked an incredible surge in its on-chain activity.
Following the sudden spike in its on-chain activity seen in the past week, Do

A 75M XRP transfer (~$108M) from Ripple to Coinbase is viewed not as a sell-off, but as market-depth fueling for Ripple's 'North Star' strategy, supplying liquidity for large orders and ODL corridors.
Abstract: A recent on-chain movement of 75 million XRP (about $108 million at the then price) from Ripple sub-wallets to Coinbase has sparked debate about whether this represents a sell-off or strategic liquidity management. Analyses indicate the transfer passed through Ripple's sub-wallet chain and coincided with XRP trading near $1.44, with price pressure but key supports holding. Rather than a dump, the move is interpreted as market-depth management aligned with Ripple's updated business plan, including the 'North Star' emphasis on XRP as the ecosystem's core asset. Coinbase's role as an authorized participant and custodian supports ongoing institutionalization and distribution into ODL corridors. The event is framed as fueling liquidity for large institutional orders and future custodian integrations, not an exit to cash.

Apple has announced today that Tim Cook will step down from his role as CEO to become Executive Chairman of the board, starting from Sept. 1
John Ternus, Apple’s current Senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering, has been named as his successor.
Tim Cook oversaw Apple’s rise from a $350