August 2026 - CryptoCurrencyWire

TuesdayAug 11, 2026 10:00 am

Ongoing Bipartisan Talks Cause Clarity Act to Miss Key Reading Timeline

Senate Republicans have postponed the next procedural step for the CLARITY Act, a proposal aimed at establishing a regulatory framework for the crypto industry, after Majority Leader John Thune prioritized other legislation last week. Thune filed a cloture motion to begin debate on S. 4668 (Protect College Sports Act of 2026). He also submitted cloture petitions for HR 6500, a substitute amendment tied to the continuing resolution, along with Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general. No similar filing was made for the CLARITY Act, delaying progress on the digital asset measure. A cloture motion is required to limit debate in…

FridayAug 07, 2026 10:00 am

Former FBI Agent Faces Theft Charges Involving Crypto Worth $1M

A former supervisory special agent with the FBI has been accused of stealing close to $1 million in crypto from digital wallets connected to federal counterintelligence investigations, according to newly filed court records. The documents also state that he used ChatGPT to seek financial guidance on managing the money and explored options for moving abroad. Patrick Steven Yaroch was charged on Friday with interstate transportation and receipt of stolen property. The alleged misconduct took place from the beginning of 2025 through July 2026 while he served in the FBI’s Counterintelligence and Espionage unit. During that time, he reportedly held a…

FridayAug 07, 2026 9:45 am

Forward Industries Inc. (NASDAQ: FWDI) Slates Web Conference to Discuss Q3 Results, SOL Treasury Strategy

Texas-based Solana treasury company Forward Industries has announced a planned webcast leadership discussion of Q3 financial results and a follow-up Q&A on Aug. 12 Forward Industries is the world’s largest holder of the native Solana cryptocurrency SOL, managing more than 1% of the total supply The company aims to not only hold SOL but to achieve investment returns that beat market benchmarks, allowing Forward to generate cash flow through staking Solana is a public blockchain platform that uses smart contracts to support decentralized finance (“DeFi”) applications and SOL’s market cap is the seventh largest crypto By far the world’s leading…

FridayAug 07, 2026 9:00 am

MindChain: Why Owning the Network Could Become the Next Phase of Enterprise Blockchain

MindWave Innovations Inc. is preparing to launch MindChain, which the company describes as the world’s first fully insured blockchain, an Ethereum-compatible Layer 2 network designed to support enterprise applications across industries. The network operates with its own sequencer and validator infrastructure while settling transactions on Ethereum, while the $NILA token becomes the native asset for transaction fees, staking and network security. With NILA now available to U.S. users through Webot and MindChain’s mainnet launch planned for October 2026, MindWave is building the foundation for a broader blockchain ecosystem. For years, blockchain adoption has faced a fundamental tradeoff. Public networks provide…

ThursdayAug 06, 2026 10:00 am

Minnesota Law Banning Crypto ATMs Takes Effect

Minnesota has officially enforced a statewide prohibition on crypto ATMs following mounting concerns over fraud linked to the machines. State authorities reported that residents have lost close to $1 million through scams involving crypto kiosks since 2023. Governor Tim Walz approved the legislation on May 4, preventing any new crypto kiosks from being installed across the state. Machines already in operation can continue temporarily but must be removed before December 31. State investigators say the devices have increasingly become tools for criminals targeting older adults. Fraudsters frequently pose as police officers or other government representatives, convincing victims that a family…

ThursdayAug 06, 2026 9:45 am

MindWave Innovations Inc. (NYSE American: APUS) Positions MindChain as Institutional Blockchain Infrastructure for the Next Era of Digital Asset Adoption

As institutional adoption of digital assets accelerates, demand is shifting toward blockchain infrastructure that prioritizes compliance, security and scalability. MindWave Innovations is developing MindChain, an insured Layer 2 blockchain purpose-built to support institutional settlement, tokenization and decentralized finance. Built on top of MindChain, the company's broader ecosystem combines institutional Bitcoin treasury management, AI-driven yield optimization and real-world asset tokenization. Digital assets have spent more than a decade proving they can survive volatility, skepticism and regulatory uncertainty. The next phase of growth, however, is unlikely to be defined by speculative trading alone. Instead, institutions are increasingly looking for the infrastructure that…

TuesdayAug 04, 2026 10:00 am

Bitcoin Rallies Even as Chip Stocks Stumble

Bitcoin posted modest gains towards the end of last week, advancing about 1% to trade near $63,800, even as Asian stock markets endured one of their sharpest selloffs of the year. The move marked the second time within a week that the cryptocurrency remained relatively stable despite heavy pressure on technology shares linked to the AI sector. Other leading digital assets also recorded positive performance. XRP climbed 2% to $1.07, while Ether increased roughly 1% to around $1,899. BNB strengthened to $567, Solana held steady around $73, and Dogecoin also edged higher. Hyperliquid’s HYPE token stood out as the only…