August 8, 2026

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1. Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs See Over $1 Billion Inflows in Strongest Week Since April

market

US-listed spot Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded funds attracted more than $1 billion in fresh cash this week, marking their best performance since April. Bitcoin ETFs alone accounted for $853.54 million of these inflows, indicating a renewed institutional interest in regulated crypto investment products.

2. Trump Media Cancels $6.4 Billion Crypto Venture Amid Ethics Concerns

business

Trump Media & Technology Group and Crypto.com have terminated plans for a $6.42 billion digital-asset treasury venture. This decision comes as scrutiny over President Donald Trump's family businesses intensifies, leading to the cancellation of one of the largest crypto projects associated with him.

Sources:CryptoSlate

3. Brazil's Central Bank Delays Large Crypto Transfers Abroad

regulation

Brazil's central bank has mandated exchanges to delay crypto transfers exceeding $10,000 and smaller transactions flagged as risky. This regulation aims to enhance oversight and mitigate potential risks associated with large crypto transactions.

Sources:CoinDesk

4. Bitcoin Infrastructure Exploit Targets Lightning Payment Servers

security

A new exploit has targeted Bitcoin's Lightning Network, prompting BTCPay to advise users running LND to update immediately or take servers offline. The attack involved stealing credentials that could control Lightning wallets and move funds.

Sources:CoinDesk

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Last updated: 8/8/2026, 7:00:40 PM UTC

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