The Block - 2026-08-08 ​
3 items collected.
1. Bitcoin’s BIP-110 supporters split onto minority chain as main network pulls ahead ​
Author: Zack Abrams
Published: 8/8/2026, 10:05:44 PM
Categories: Crypto Ecosystems
BIP-110 is a proposed one-year change that limits non-financial data on Bitcoin and has sparked a debate over how Bitcoin's block space should be used.
2. Majority Leader Thune files cloture on Clarity Act, setting up Sept. 15 Senate vote ​
Author: Zack Abrams
Published: 8/8/2026, 5:27:45 PM
Categories: Policy, Regulation
The Senate is set to vote on the motion on Tuesday, Sept. 15, the day after the body returns, though at least seven non-Republicans will need to support it.
3. Bitcoin, ether ETFs draw $1.1 billion in best inflow week since April, despite low volume ​
Author: Zack Abrams
Published: 8/8/2026, 2:52:11 PM
Categories: Markets
Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas tied the run to the Coldcard wallet exploit, noting several Bitcoin funds have drawn inflows daily since the hack.