Crypto News August 12, 2026: Bitcoin and Crypto News — Daily Highlights

[LIVE] August 12, 2026: Bitcoin and Crypto News — Daily Highlights

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Bitcoin's initial reaction to the newly released critical US inflation data has raised concerns among analysts, highlighting both potential dangers and hopes for the cryptocurrency, as indicated by CryptoQuant metrics. In addition, a major altcoin suffered a significant setback after a hacking incident led to the unauthorized minting of 4 billion tokens, resulting in a sharp price decline. Meanwhile, Alameda Research has made a strategic move in Solana staking, prompting speculation about a possible sell-off in the cryptocurrency sector. The overall market has experienced a considerable drop in spot trading volume, although some exchanges have surprisingly weathered the decline better than others. As investors focus on the implications of the US CPI data, options investors seem to have already positioned themselves accordingly, reflecting a cautious sentiment amid the prevailing volatility.
13:37
CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju stated that strong spot demand is not behind the recent rise in the Bitcoin market and warned investors.
12:32
US June CPI data has been released. Did it meet expectations? How did Bitcoin (BTC) and the dollar react? Details in the news.
11:38
A security vulnerability has been discovered in the Layer 1 blockchain Harmony Protocol that led to the unauthorized minting of 4 billion ONE tokens.
10:35
FTX's bankrupt cryptocurrency company, Alameda Research, has moved a significant amount of Solana (SOL) again after nearly five years.
09:27
Spot trading volumes in the cryptocurrency market declined significantly in July 2026 compared to the previous month.
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