Crypto news — August 1, 2026

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1. PoliticsCryptoSemiconductors

   Aug 1, 2026, 19:14 UTC

   Strategy Considers Selling Up to $5B in Bitcoin

   Strategy, a business strategy company, is exploring the possibility of selling up to $5 billion worth of its Bitcoin holdings. As of July 26, Strategy holds 843,775 BTC, acquired at an average cost of $75,476. The company has sold about $218.4 million of Bitcoin year-to-date to fund preferred dividends. The sale, if it occurs, would be used to fund up to $1.25 billion in USD reserves, approximately $1.76 billion in annual preferred dividends and interest payments, and up to $2 billion in common stock and digital credit security buybacks.

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2. TechCrypto

   Aug 1, 2026, 19:13 UTC

   Citadel's Griffin Invests in Situational Awareness AI

   Citadel's Ken Griffin is investing in Situational Awareness AI through a new deal. The AI company specializes in providing real-time threat detection and risk assessment. This investment marks another instance of Griffin's support for innovative technology companies.

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3. PoliticsCrypto

   Aug 1, 2026, 19:13 UTC

   Bitcoin Drops Below $63,000 Amid Weak Coinbase Earnings and Fading US Crypto Optimism

   Bitcoin fell below $63,000 on Friday, reaching its lowest point in two weeks. The decline was attributed to fading optimism surrounding US crypto legislation and disappointing earnings from Coinbase. Other major cryptocurrencies also experienced corrections, with the global crypto market capitalization decreasing. Traders are now monitoring macroeconomic signals and Federal Reserve commentary for future market direction.

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4. PoliticsCrypto

   Aug 1, 2026, 14:45 UTC

   Tether Posts $1.5 Billion Operating Profit in Q2

   Tether, the company behind the world's largest stablecoin, reported a net operating profit of $1.5 billion in the second quarter of 2026. Despite this, its reserve buffer fell by approximately half to $4.11 billion.

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5. PoliticsCrypto

   Aug 1, 2026, 14:40 UTC

   Bitcoin Falls Below $63,000

   Bitcoin's price has dropped significantly, falling below the $63,000 mark for the first time in 44 days. This decline, which occurred within the last hour, has resulted in approximately $125 million being liquidated from the cryptocurrency market. The sudden drop follows reports of US intervention in the market.

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6. BusinessTradeCryptoCorp Gov

   Aug 1, 2026, 10:10 UTC

   Block Urges Senate to Pass Digital Asset Market Clarity Act

   Block Inc., founded by Jack Dorsey, sent a letter to the U.S. Senate urging the immediate passage of the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (CLARITY Act) before the August 10, 2026 recess. The letter emphasizes the urgency of action, highlighting the need for regulatory certainty, protections for developers, and U.S. competitiveness in crypto innovation. The CLARITY Act aims to provide jurisdictional clarity between the SEC and CFTC, establish a stablecoin framework, and includes an ethics title restricting public officials from issuing digital assets.

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7. TechSoutheast AsiaFXCrypto

   Aug 1, 2026, 09:33 UTC

   Emirates Launches Crypto.com Pay for Flight Bookings

   Emirates has launched Crypto.com Pay, enabling customers to pay for flight bookings using the digital payment solution. The service is available to eligible UAE residents with a Crypto.com account, allowing them to pay for bookings priced and settled in UAE dirhams (AED). The launch marks the implementation of a partnership announced in July 2025 and supports the Dubai Cashless Strategy under the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33).

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