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BNB Chain is taking legal action against a former employee who allegedly used a tutorial wallet's seed phrase to launch a profitable copycat memecoin.

SBI Crypto shut down its Bitcoin mining service in Japan as its hashrate plummeted, coinciding with top miners controlling over 60% of the network.

Pi Coin rose 8% and trended on CoinGecko ahead of the August 11 node update deadline, despite broader market headwinds and token unlocks.

Louisiana's Act 482 allows users to demand full refunds from unlicensed crypto ATM operators starting August 1.

Bitcoin hovers near $63,000 as traders weigh conflicting Federal Reserve inflation metrics to predict upcoming interest rate decisions.

Tokenized stock trading reached a record $11.3 billion in July, though a single Binance QQQ token drove most of the volume.

Binance founder CZ notes abundant liquidity during the bear market, while Social Capital founder Chamath Palihapitiya focuses on land and power infrastructure instead of AI chips.

Despite claiming a $1.5 billion operating profit, Tether's reserve reports reveal a hidden $4.2 billion financial hit that halved its safety cushion in 90 days.

The Russian government issued a decree banning cryptocurrency mining in Moscow and surrounding regions until the end of 2032 to prevent power shortages.

A Bank of Italy study reveals that stablecoin remittances are often not cheaper than traditional transfers due to exchange fees and foreign exchange spreads.

Bitcoin mining difficulty has dropped 14% from its yearly peak due to declining revenues, poor economics, and operators shifting resources toward artificial intelligence.

The SEC has frozen Nasdaq's approval of bitcoin options following a legal challenge from CME Group over regulatory jurisdiction.

Protect Progress PAC has invested over $2 million into media ads for Michigan Representative Shri Thanedar's primary campaign.

A recent US Treasury auction offering a 4.47% yield on $44 billion of debt has significantly raised the return hurdle for Bitcoin.

MicroStrategy endorsed the CLARITY Act following a major quarterly loss, aiming to boost institutional adoption and lower its capital costs.

Bitcoin faces a crucial weekend test near $62,000, with a massive $1.1B options overhang threatening a drop to $60,000.

CME is relaunching single-stock futures for major companies like Nvidia to capture the growing demand for round-the-clock leveraged trading.

Solana Foundation CISO Michael Coates warns that AI-driven social engineering and deepfakes are making cryptocurrency scams increasingly convincing.

While crypto is thought to be mimicking Wall Street, traditional assets are actually migrating onto crypto-native perpetual futures market structures.

South Korea confirmed a 22% crypto tax starting in 2027 as trading volume across its five main exchanges plunged nearly 55%.

BNB Chain is suing a former employee who retained wallet keys from a training video and launched an unauthorized meme coin.

Bitcoin remained calm during the Bank of Japan's rate decision, but growing yen short positions pose a hidden margin call risk.

Bloomberg Intelligence estimates US spot Bitcoin ETFs are facing $16.33 billion in unrealized losses, with upcoming August 14 filings revealing institutional moves.

Russia has added Moscow, the Moscow Region, and parts of Kursk Region to its cryptocurrency mining ban list through 2032 due to power supply concerns.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong predicts a major consolidation among over 100 corporate blockchains, positioning Base to absorb them.

The US intervened in currency markets to support the Japanese yen for the first time since 1998, triggering a drop in Bitcoin due to unwinding carry trades.

Galaxy Research estimates that 1,196 addresses lost about $70 million in Bitcoin during a security incident linked to a Coldcard wallet firmware bug.

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao has advised crypto users to diversify across multiple wallets following a $70 million Coldcard security breach.

Bitcoin miners have historically acted as an emergency brake for the Texas power grid by curtailing operations during high demand, but their shift toward AI threatens this stability.

Changpeng Zhao warned Bitcoin holders that hardware wallets can fail following a Coldcard firmware bug that allowed thieves to steal $70 million.

Despite diversifying its revenue streams away from Bitcoin spot trading, Coinbase reported a $359.5 million net loss amid a challenging quarter.

US-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs ended July with a modest $172.4 million in net inflows, breaking a two-month streak of outflows.

A proposed XRP Ledger upgrade could allow banks to cover network costs, potentially making XRP ownership optional for users.

George Santos was fined $35,000 by the CFTC for betting against himself on the Kalshi prediction market.

The upcoming xrpld 3.3.0 upgrade for the XRP Ledger introduces five proposed amendments, including revised versions of two features previously withdrawn due to critical security bugs.

An attacker drained $70 million from nearly 1,200 Coldcard wallets by exploiting a firmware flaw to recreate private keys offline without touching the hardware.

Former Pump.fun employees allege they were laid off just months before their lucrative token vestings, right before executives unlocked massive allocations.

Japan-listed Quantum Solutions expanded its Ether selling limit to 4,375 ETH to fund AI data centers, hitting a collateral wall.

Aave is planning to wind down its V3 deployments on six underperforming blockchains due to high operational costs exceeding revenue.

Reports indicate the hacker who stole over $70 million in Bitcoin via a Coldcard exploit likely used a major blockchain services provider.

Bitcoin is on track to finish July up about 7.5% as analysts note that previous market liquidations largely prevented further forced selling.

VanEck's Bitcoin ETF has ended its zero-sponsor-fee period after failing to reach its $2.5 billion growth target.

Former U.S. Rep. George Santos settled with the CFTC for $35,000 over manipulative trading related to a prediction market bet on Kalshi.

Galaxy Research reported that nearly 1,200 addresses lost over $70 million in Bitcoin due to a security vulnerability affecting Coldcard hardware wallets.

A Bank of Italy study revealed that stablecoin remittances lack a consistent cost or speed advantage due to fiat on- and off-ramp frictions.

Bitstamp's $20 billion volume drop accounted for 77% of Robinhood's sequential crypto decline, masking the retail app's stronger underlying performance.

Coinbase's weaker-than-expected second-quarter results have divided Wall Street analysts over whether the miss stems from a weak crypto market or broader strategy flaws.

Pump.fun reportedly laid off employees in April, just two months before they were scheduled to receive millions in PUMP tokens.

Despite Coinbase missing earnings expectations for the third consecutive quarter, Wall Street analysts have largely maintained their buy ratings while adjusting price targets.

Coinbase Chief Policy Officer Faryar Shirzad believes the Clarity Act will pass, driven by younger Democrats who understand the technology.

A new Bitcoin study reveals that recurring liquidation warning signs lack the consistency needed to predict individual market crashes.

Tether reported a $1.5 billion net operating profit for the second quarter, while its excess reserve buffer declined by half to $4.11 billion.

BlackRock clients rebounded with $273.2 million in Bitcoin purchases over two days, even as average ETF investors remained down 22%.

Experts argue that quantum money, secured by the laws of physics rather than network consensus, may become the final evolution of digital cash.

Tether reported a $4.1 billion drop in its excess reserves for the second quarter, driven by volatile markets and declining asset values.

Coinkite released emergency firmware updates following a critical bug in Coldcard wallets that hackers exploited, likely using AI tools.

Crypto traders explain why perpetual futures offer unmatched liquidity and leverage, while warning of the hidden dangers of fluctuating funding rates.

Analysts support Strategy's shift toward holding more cash reserves to ultimately facilitate long-term bitcoin accumulation.

Dogecoin Ventures borrowed $1.4 million at 10.7% interest, promising repayment in CleanCore stock that was already pledged to senior creditors.

A firmware bug in Coldcard hardware wallets led to a $38 million bitcoin theft, shaking confidence in self-custody and potentially driving investors toward ETFs.

Former FTX users report receiving funds from a $900 million distribution round, marking the fifth repayment phase for creditors.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup generated over $20 billion in onchain prediction market volume, highlighting sports as a major sector driver.

Tether reported a $1.5 billion operating profit for the second quarter, driven by earnings from its extensive US Treasury holdings.

SOS Limited shareholders approved expanding authorized shares from 70 million to 7 billion following a severe cash decline and zero mining revenue.

Bybit now allows users to use tokenized stocks like Nvidia, Apple, and Tesla as collateral for margin trading and loans.

The U.S. Treasury has sanctioned Iranian companies using Bitcoin and digital assets to bypass sanctions through mandatory shipping insurance in the Strait of Hormuz.

While rising US Treasury yields are widely blamed on inflation, Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities indicate that real yields are the actual driver.

Three dissenting Federal Reserve officials explained their separate reasons for voting in favor of a rate hike.

Bitcoin whales accumulated 40,100 BTC worth $2.6 billion over nine days in late July, preceding a notable $233 million institutional ETF inflow.

Bitcoin fell to two-week lows near $62,000 as US stocks faced pressure and analysts warned of a repeating bear-market pattern.