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Bank Leumi, Israel’s largest bank, is moving into crypto.

The bank plans to let customers buy, hold and sell $BTC, $ETH and Solana directly through its banking app.

The service is expected to launch in early 2027, pending regulatory approval.

Galaxy will provide the crypto trading and custody technology, bringing digital assets closer to regular banking services in Israel.

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Solana recorded more than 1 billion weekly transactions between July 27 and August 2, setting a new all-time high for network activity.

This surpassed its previous weekly record and highlights the growing amount of activity taking place on the blockchain.

The increase comes as $SOL continues to see use across trading, stablecoins and other on-chain applications.

Crossing 1 billion transactions in a week marks another major milestone for the network.

#Solana #Altcoin Season#

Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich has dismissed speculation that the company sold Bitcoin after 5,014 $BTC, worth about $322 million, was moved between custodial addresses.

Gerovich said the transaction was a routine custody operation and confirmed that no Bitcoin was sold. Metaplanet’s holdings remain at 43,000 BTC.

The clarification matters because large Bitcoin transfers can quickly trigger fears of selling pressure when they appear on-chain.

Metaplanet has continued building its Bitcoin treasury, adding 2,823 BTC during Q2 2026 and reaching 43,000 BTC by June 30.

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Bitcoin is now trading close to the estimated cost of mining it.

Historically, this zone has appeared during periods of heavy miner pressure and has sometimes been linked to $BTC market bottoms.

Miners are currently facing tighter profits as mining costs remain high and mining revenue comes under pressure.

This does not guarantee that Bitcoin has reached its bottom, but the current level is important because prolonged miner pressure can reduce selling and help create a stronger price base.

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🇺🇸 Crypto firms are getting closer to becoming U.S. banks.

The U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) is approving applications from crypto companies seeking national bank charters. Companies such as Coinbase, Payward and zerohash are among firms pursuing this path.

This could give crypto businesses a stronger position within the U.S. financial system. It also means services like $BTC custody, payments and digital-asset transactions can operate under clearer federal banking rules, bringing crypto further into mainstream finance.

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Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan believes $BTC may have already reached its bottom.

He points to Bitcoin’s ability to stay strong despite recent negative events, including the Coldcard hack and the delay surrounding the U.S. CLARITY Act.

The market has absorbed these setbacks without a major breakdown, suggesting selling pressure may be weakening.

The CLARITY Act delay adds more uncertainty around crypto regulation in the U.S., but Bitcoin continues to attract attention from institutions.

For Hougan, the key point is that Bitcoin is holding up even when the news is not favorable, which could be a sign that the market is becoming more resilient.

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🇰🇭 Cambodia is moving to regulate $BTC and other cryptocurrencies.

Cambodian authorities have approved draft rules for digital asset businesses, with a focus on licensing, compliance and investor protection.

The new framework could give crypto companies clearer rules to operate under while helping authorities address scams and illegal financial activity.

Cambodia is gradually creating a more defined regulatory path for Bitcoin and the wider digital asset market.

#BTC, the evolving ecosystem# #Macro Insights#

Russia’s central bank has proposed allowing $BTC, $ETH and USDT to be traded on regulated exchanges.

Under the new rules coming into effect in September 2026, major cryptocurrencies would become more closely integrated with Russia’s formal financial system.

Qualified investors would gain wider access under the proposal, while non-qualified investors would be limited to ₽300,000 in annual purchases through one intermediary and subject to risk checks.

If approved, the plan would create a clearer regulatory path for crypto trading in Russia.

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Ethereum recorded 989,500 active addresses in just 24 hours, its highest daily activity since March, according to Santiment.

That means more wallets were actively interacting with the Ethereum network than at any point in the past few months.

Rising activity points to stronger network usage beyond $ETH price movement. DeFi, stablecoins, tokenized assets and other Ethereum-based applications continue to bring users onto the network.

The next thing to watch is whether this high activity can continue.

#Ethereum #ETHBlockchain

Solana has reached a new milestone, processing more than 1 billion non-vote transactions in a single week, setting a new all-time high.

This marks a significant increase from its previous weekly record of about 962 million transactions, with activity coming from token transfers, decentralized exchanges, stablecoins, gaming and other on-chain applications.

The milestone adds to Solana’s growing network activity, with about 4.24 billion non-vote transactions recorded in July.

As more applications and users continue to operate on the network, Solana is also working on upgrades to increase transaction capacity, giving the blockchain more room to handle higher activity.

$SOL #Solana #Altcoin Season#

Bitmine has bought Ethereum every single week since starting its Ethereum treasury strategy on June 30, 2025.

After 58 consecutive weeks of purchasing $ETH, the company now ranks among the largest corporate holders of Ethereum.

Bitmine’s latest holdings stand at about 5.81 million ETH, representing roughly 4.8% of Ethereum’s total supply.

The company continues to build its ETH treasury while also using part of its capital for share buybacks, keeping its long-term Ethereum strategy active.

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Strategy has sold 1,690 Bitcoin for $108.6 million, at an average price of $64,262 per $BTC.

Selling some of its Bitcoin holdings allows Strategy to raise cash and support its broader financial needs.

Even after the sale, the company still holds more than 842,000 BTC, keeping it one of the largest corporate Bitcoin holders.

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MARA Holdings, formerly Marathon Digital sold 23,093 Bitcoin worth about $1.63 billion during the first half of 2026.

The company sold the $BTC at an average price of around $70,631 per Bitcoin, using the proceeds to support its business, investments, liquidity and debt reduction.

After the sales, MARA’s Bitcoin holdings dropped from 53,822 BTC to 35,577 BTC. The company still holds a large Bitcoin reserve worth billions of dollars, making the move an important part of how it manages its finances and Bitcoin strategy.

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Brian Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase, says Bitcoin can act as a store of wealth because its supply is limited to 21 million $BTC.

No central authority can simply create more Bitcoin to increase the supply, giving it a built-in scarcity that traditional currencies do not have.

Bitcoin can still be volatile, but its fixed supply remains one of its strongest long-term value points.

As more institutions adopt Bitcoin, its limited supply continues to support the idea of using BTC as a way to preserve wealth over time.

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Trump’s latest comments add another layer to the growing U.S. focus on $BTC.

He said wider Bitcoin adoption could “take a lot of pressure off our dollar” and called it a positive development for the country.

His statement comes as crypto becomes more connected to U.S. financial policy, with Washington pushing clearer rules for digital assets and stablecoins.

The bigger point is that Bitcoin is increasingly being discussed alongside traditional financial assets at the national level.

The Federal Reserve has also been studying how digital assets, stablecoins and blockchain payment systems could affect global demand for the dollar.

Bitcoin does not directly reduce demand for the dollar, but broader adoption gives investors another asset outside the traditional monetary system.

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U.S. $BTC ETFs have recorded net inflows for five straight trading days, showing that demand is picking up again.

Hundreds of millions of dollars have flowed into the funds this week, with BlackRock’s IBIT among the major contributors.

The five-day streak gives Bitcoin another source of buying pressure through traditional investment markets.

ETF inflows don’t guarantee a price increase, but steady demand can provide support and strengthen the market outlook.

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President Donald Trump says crypto has become "a big deal," pointing to the growing number of people using $BTC for payments.

According to him, many people especially younger users are becoming more familiar with Bitcoin and other digital payment methods than with cash.

While cash is still widely used, the increase in Bitcoin payments indicates the steady growth of crypto in the global financial system and its expanding role in everyday transactions.

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$STEP App will shut down all its services on August 21, ending its four-year journey as a move-to-earn platform.

Users are advised to unstake any locked tokens and withdraw their assets before the deadline.

The closure marks the end of one of the early fitness-based crypto projects.

Anyone with funds on the platform should complete the unstaking process before August 21 to avoid any issues accessing their assets.

#Altcoin Season#

Tom Lee drew attention during a live CNBC interview after saying quantum computers could become a risk to $BTC within the next two years if the network does not agree on stronger security upgrades.

He explained that Bitcoin has not yet reached a consensus on how to protect itself from future threats, while Ethereum and Solana are already working toward quantum-resistant security solutions.

Although today's quantum computers are not yet powerful enough to break Bitcoin, experts believe the industry should start preparing.

The discussion comes as Google researchers estimate that current encryption methods could be vulnerable before the end of the decade if quantum technology continues to improve.

This issue extends beyond cryptocurrencies, affecting banks, governmentsvand many online services that rely on the same encryption standards.

As a result, the push for post-quantum security is becoming an important focus across the industry.

#BTC Correction Incoming?#

Bitcoin whales bought 38,000 $BTC, a sign that some of the biggest investors are still increasing their holdings.

Large purchases like this often indicate confidence in Bitcoin's long-term value and reduce the amount of BTC available for sale.

CryptoQuant says $70,000 could become an important price level where some investors may start taking profits.

More selling could happen around that price, but strong demand from new buyers and institutions could help Bitcoin continue its upward trend.

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