The US Senate has not scheduled a vote on the CLARITY Act in its final week before recess, leaving limited time to advance the bill that would set a federal framework for digital commodities and split oversight between the SEC and CFTC. Polymarket data show the implied probability of enactment in 2026 has fallen to 14%, down from more than 80% in February. The House passed the bill 294-134 in July 2025. Bitwise said missing the deadline could ultimately set up a crypto-market rebound.

Mastercard said on August 3, 2026 it would acquire stablecoin payments infrastructure company BVNK for up to $1.8 billion, in one of the largest deals in the sector. The company said the key challenge has shifted from creating new payment rails to connecting existing ones. The move signals Mastercard is positioning stablecoin technology as a core part of its future payments strategy.

Uber said its forecast for current-quarter adjusted earnings is below market expectations, citing foreign exchange headwinds that it expects will trim bookings growth. The company reiterated plans to invest heavily in robotaxis and acquisitions, after announcing a US$14.8billion deal for Delivery Hero last month to be funded with existing liquidity and debt. Uber shares fell about 3 per cent in premarket trading following the update.

Uber forecast weaker third-quarter profit and said it plans to invest more than $10 billion in autonomous vehicles, without giving a detailed timeline. The stock fell about 3% in premarket trading. Second-quarter gross bookings came in at $58.02 billion and topped expectations, while adjusted core earnings also beat forecasts. Operating expenses rose about 10% year over year.

BlackRock filed with the U.S. SEC to carry out a 1-for-3 reverse share split of its iShares Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHA), scheduled to take effect on Oct. 6. The move would lift the per-share net asset value while leaving investors’ proportional ownership and the fund’s total assets unchanged. Bloomberg Senior ETF Analyst Eric Balchunas said the change could cut the ETF’s bid-ask spread cost from about 7 basis points to 2 basis points, lowering trading friction for institutions. Ether was last at $1,871.32, down 0.66% over 24 hours, as its trading range narrowed ahead of a potential directional move.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a “digital currency” bill into law, formally legalizing cryptocurrency transactions in the country and creating its first comprehensive regulatory framework. The legislation is set to take effect in September, providing a clearer legal basis for Russia’s digital asset market. The move signals a shift in Russia’s stance from restricting crypto activity to regulating it, which could support more compliant development of the local crypto industry.

On Aug. 3, U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs posted total net inflows of $170.1 million, reversing a $265.4 million net outflow recorded on July 31. BlackRock’s IBIT led with $111.4 million, followed by Fidelity’s FBTC at $33.4 million, while EZBC, BTCO and HODL also saw smaller gains. None of the 12 funds reported a net outflow, indicating a broader pickup in participation, according to Farside Investors.

Infineon reported results for its third fiscal quarter, with revenue rising 13% year on year to 4.2 billion euros. Profit increased 39% to 423 million euros. The company said demand from AI data centres was the main driver of growth.