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8 Aug 2026, 14:05
What Is Bitcoin Taproot and How Does It Work?

Key Takeaways Bitcoin Taproot is a protocol upgrade that improved transaction privacy, efficiency, scalability, and smart contract capabilities without creating a new blockchain. Taproot combines Schnorr signatures, Taproot transaction rules, and Tapscript through three Bitcoin Improvement Proposals known as BIP 340, BIP 341, and BIP 342. The upgrade reduces the amount of transaction data recorded […]
8 Aug 2026, 14:00
XRP Nears $1 — How Low Could It Go This Weekend? Here's the Target

XRP tests $1 as ETF inflows slow and crowded longs face liquidation risk, with a breakdown opening downside toward $0.85.<p><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/cryptocurrency/26/08/61061811/xrp-nears-1-how-low-could-it-go-this-weekend-heres-the-target" target="_blank">read more</a></p>
8 Aug 2026, 14:00
BlackRock Tokenized Stocks, Thailand Tax Exemption Reshape Crypto’s Institutional Map After July Stress Test

July’s crypto stress tests—Coldcard flaws, Strategy’s BTC sales—now collide with BlackRock tokenized stocks on Solana and Thailand’s 0% capital gains tax.
8 Aug 2026, 14:00
Trillions in institutional money to flow into bitcoin, says Bitwise's Matt Hougan

The digital asset manager's CIO says large capital pools control up to $200 trillion globally, and just a 1% shift toward bitcoin could unlock massive long-term growth.
8 Aug 2026, 13:43
Dogecoin Contributor Issues Major Wallet Security Warning to DOGE Holders

Summary Dogecoin contributor Mishaboar urges DOGE holders to reconsider software wallets for substantial cryptocurrency savings because private keys face greater exposure risks. The Coldcard exploit reportedly caused $111 million in confirmed losses, demonstrating how weaknesses in seed generation can compromise cryptocurrency wallets. Hardware wallets isolate private keys, while smartphone wallets remain better suited for payments, […]
8 Aug 2026, 13:41
Nansen Founder: Bitcoin Likely Won’t Trade Below $60K Again

Crypto is starting to shed its long-running “get rich quick” image as the industry shifts toward real-world tokenization, regulated-style trading products, and broader distribution channels, Nansen founder and CEO Alex Svanevik says. On Cointelegraph Magazine’s “Trade Secrets” show, Svanevik argued that blockchains are moving from a mostly speculative “toy world” phase into a more practical [...]


































