[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":28},["ShallowReactive",2],{"post:en:top-5-crypto-news-of-the-week-03-09-august-2":3},{"post":4,"related":27},{"id":5,"uuid":6,"slug":7,"source":8,"language":9,"title":10,"excerpt":11,"readingTime":12,"featured":13,"featureImage":14,"featureImageAlt":10,"publishedAt":15,"author":16,"primaryTag":20,"tags":21,"html":22,"featureImageCaption":20,"updatedAt":15,"availableLanguages":23,"seo":24},988,"7636fdf0-bb46-476e-82cd-96bf0cb18770","top-5-crypto-news-of-the-week-03-09-august-2","pointpay","en","Top 5 Crypto News of the Week! (10 - 16 August)","Dear PointPay Family,\nIt's time to summarize the past week! We have compiled a top 5 list of the most important and interesting news stories from the past few days. Take a look and stay up-to-date. \nFrance faces growing threat from crypto-targeted home invasions\nFrance is seeing a sharp rise in violent attacks targeting cryptocurrency holders, with criminals allegedly using leaked financial data to identify wealthy victims. Reports point to stolen government records containing crypto-related wea",2,false,"https:\u002F\u002Fpointpay-blog-prod.s3.eu-north-1.amazonaws.com\u002Fblog\u002Fghost\u002Fimages\u002F2026\u002F08\u002FWebsite_Top_5_crypto_news_of_the_week_16.08.26.jpg","2026-08-16T10:00:27+00:00",{"slug":17,"name":18,"profileImage":19},"pointpay-team","PointPay Team","https:\u002F\u002Fpointpay-blog-prod.s3.eu-north-1.amazonaws.com\u002Fblog\u002Fauthors\u002F2026\u002F11\u002F4JkYLp4GwGYUTTjtkNR02wsrCVP0RrxQnL5UdyHF.png",null,[],"\u003Cp>Dear PointPay Family,\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>It's time to summarize the past week! We have compiled a top 5 list of the most important and interesting news stories from the past few days. Take a look and stay up-to-date. \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2 id=\"france-faces-growing-threat-from-crypto-targeted-home-invasions\">France faces growing threat from crypto-targeted home invasions\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>France is seeing a sharp rise in violent attacks targeting cryptocurrency holders, with criminals allegedly using leaked financial data to identify wealthy victims. Reports point to stolen government records containing crypto-related wealth information, while a separate breach at tax firm Waltio exposed tens of thousands of user records. Such data can give criminals not only a name, but also an address and an estimate of the potential payout.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The trend highlights a growing security challenge for self-custody. Digital protection can secure private keys from online attackers, but it cannot prevent physical coercion. With violent crypto robberies increasing in France, the case is raising difficult questions about how financial privacy, mandatory disclosures and personal security should be balanced.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2 id=\"strategy-sells-another-109-million-in-bitcoin\">Strategy sells another $109 million in Bitcoin\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>Strategy has sold another 1,690 BTC worth approximately $109 million, marking its second Bitcoin disposal this month. Instead of adding to its cryptocurrency reserves, the company plans to use the proceeds to repurchase one of its preferred-stock products.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The move continues a notable shift for a company historically known for aggressively accumulating Bitcoin. Strategy has now sold BTC four times since announcing plans in June to potentially liquidate up to $1.25 billion worth of its holdings to strengthen its cash position. The latest sale comes after a seven-week pause in Bitcoin purchases.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2 id=\"national-bank-of-canada-discloses-exposure-to-xrp-and-bitcoin-etfs\">National Bank of Canada discloses exposure to XRP and Bitcoin ETFs\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>National Bank of Canada has reported holdings in several cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds, including an XRP-focused ETF and multiple Bitcoin ETFs. The disclosure appeared in the institution's latest regulatory filing, highlighting growing exposure to digital assets among traditional financial institutions.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The move comes as crypto ETFs continue to expand their presence in mainstream investment portfolios. Institutional participation in products linked to Bitcoin and XRP suggests that regulated investment vehicles are becoming an increasingly important bridge between traditional finance and the cryptocurrency market.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2 id=\"samsung-plans-stablecoin-payments-and-cross-border-transfers-for-samsung-wallet\">Samsung plans stablecoin payments and cross-border transfers for Samsung Wallet\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>Samsung is preparing to introduce stablecoin accounts, cross-border transfers and in-store payments through Samsung Wallet later this year. The rollout will initially cover selected countries, with broader expansion dependent on local regulations and market conditions.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The move could bring stablecoin functionality to millions of users through an established mobile payment ecosystem. Samsung already supports crypto-related features on Galaxy devices, while its partnership with Coinbase gives some US users access to exchange balances through Samsung Wallet. The planned expansion would take those capabilities further by connecting stablecoins with everyday payments and international transfers.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2 id=\"russia-proposes-limiting-retail-crypto-trading-to-bitcoin-ethereum-and-usdt\">Russia proposes limiting retail crypto trading to Bitcoin, Ethereum and USDT\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>The Bank of Russia has proposed allowing only Bitcoin, Ethereum and Tether's USDT to be traded by retail investors on licensed domestic exchanges. 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