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Bitcoin crash forced Riot to pledge 1,825 BTC, but this huge rally may now free up 1,500 BTC
Bitcoin's recent price rally has reduced Riot Platforms' loan-to-value ratio, potentially allowing the company to reclaim up to 1,500 BTC previously pledged as collateral.
Bitcoin hits $80,000’s doorstep just as the ETF bid disappears for the weekend
Bitcoin surged near $80,000 following strong ETF inflows and short liquidations, creating a critical test as weekend trading begins.
Zcash Price Hits 8-Year High as Grayscale ETF Gets Closer
Zcash surged to an eight-year high following Grayscale's fifth amended registration for a spot Zcash ETF.
AI is Making it Easy for Criminals, Especially in Crypto
A new report by TRM Labs reveals that criminal adoption of AI has surged by 40% in 2026, heavily driven by crypto scams.
Treasury just put a deadline on offshore stablecoins’ access to US customers
The US Treasury proposed rules under the GENIUS Act setting a July 2028 deadline for offshore stablecoins on American exchanges.
The Sandbox Contains Bridge Exploit After Unbacked SAND Minted on Base and BSC
The Sandbox contained a cross-chain bridge vulnerability that allowed an attacker to mint unbacked tokens on Base and BSC.
Adam Back’s Bitcoin treasury deal died, but its $15M obligation did not
Adam Back-led BSTR's public Bitcoin treasury merger collapsed, leaving the company with a strict $15 million cash termination obligation.
Zcash jumps 48% to over $800 as Grayscale spot ETF push adds to ‘next bitcoin’ buzz
Zcash surged over $800, driven by Grayscale's spot ETF filing, heavy futures volume, and growing 'next bitcoin' hype.
How a Treasury buyback tweak helped bitcoin surge 25% to nearly $80,000 in days
Bitcoin surged roughly 25% past $78,000 after expanded U.S. Treasury buybacks lowered long-term yields and triggered massive short liquidations.
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Sees Crypto Bull Market Starting Soon
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong believes a new crypto bull market is approaching, driven by historical cycle lengths and positive macroeconomic shifts.
Illuvium says six months of cuts bought it another year as MMO becomes its main remaining bet
Web3 gaming studio Illuvium secured over a year of operating runway through aggressive cost-cutting, pivoting its core focus to an upcoming MMO.
Ethereum researchers are racing to close a zkEVM security gap before December
Ethereum researchers are working to close a 52.14-bit cryptographic security gap on the better.codes leaderboard ahead of a December deadline.
MANTRA Chain stays offline after exploit as Aug. 21 restart hinges on patch test
MANTRA Chain remains offline following an exploit of an upstream dependency, with a mainnet restart pending patch testing on the DuKong testnet.
Elon Musk Said Bitcoin Has No Throat to Choke: Why Does That Matter?
Elon Musk's 2021 argument that Bitcoin has no throat to choke highlights its decentralization, though corporate filings show varying adoption by Tesla and SpaceX.
Crypto advocates join in suing Illinois over digital asset tax
The Crypto Council for Innovation and the Blockchain Association have filed a lawsuit against Illinois over its new 0.2% digital asset tax.
Nvidia Stock Suffers Longest Losing Streak Since 2022: Will Q2 Earnings End It?
Nvidia's stock experienced its longest losing streak in four years, with investors eagerly watching to see if upcoming Q2 earnings can reverse the trend.
Trump-backed $4 billion USD1 stablecoin has wallet powers its own GitHub does not show
Justin Sun criticized World Liberty Financial's USD1 stablecoin, revealing that its live contract contains administrative powers missing from its public GitHub repository.
Smart Money Helping Support Bitcoin Rebound, Says Pantera Capital
Pantera Capital reports that institutional "smart money" and positive regulatory developments are driving Bitcoin's recent price surge.
Grayscale moves closer to launching first Zcash ETF in US with fresh amended SEC filing
Grayscale has filed its fifth amendment with the SEC to convert its Zcash Trust into the first U.S. spot Zcash ETF.
Ray Dalio Sees Japan Debt Crisis Coming to America: 2 Assets Are His Escape Plan
Ray Dalio warns that a U.S. debt crisis similar to Japan's is approaching, recommending gold and Bitcoin as safe escapes.
Utorg launches Utapp crypto wallet and card for iOS users, expanding its consumer product ecosystem
Utorg has launched Utapp, a new self-custodial crypto wallet and card app for iOS users, featuring gasless swaps and MiCA compliance.
A $22.9 million capital deficit threatens to derail an energy firm’s pivot to off-grid Bitcoin mining
Olenox Industries faces a severe capital deficit and new debt obligations, threatening its transition to off-grid Bitcoin mining.
Bitget CEO sees Bitcoin near current levels at year-end, doubts US will buy BTC
Bitget CEO Gracy Chen expects Bitcoin to stay near current year-end levels and doubts the US government will actively purchase BTC.
Legendary Investor Ray Dalio Touts Bitcoin — With Gold — To Hedge Against Incoming Debt Crisis
Billionaire investor Ray Dalio recommends holding gold and a small amount of Bitcoin to hedge against growing government debt crises.
Ray Dalio says to buy ‘a bit’ of Bitcoin amid potential debt crisis
Billionaire Ray Dalio advises investors to allocate a small portion of their portfolios to Bitcoin and gold amid growing debt crisis concerns.
Zcash Rally Extends to 40%: Can ZEC Hit $1,000 This Cycle?
Zcash has rallied nearly 40% to around $675, driven by technical breakouts, privacy coin interest, and heavy derivatives trading.
Tom Lee Ranks 17 Crypto Stocks: Is Your Bitcoin Stock Still a Worthy Bet?
Tom Lee's analysis of 17 crypto stocks reveals that Bitcoin miners have largely stopped tracking BTC prices due to shifting toward AI infrastructure.
Onchain, in court: What happened in crypto legal news this week
This week's crypto legal news covers trading bans for former FTX and Alameda executives and a US government opposition filing regarding Polymarket bets.
Bitcoin seeks support near $77K as BTC, gold near 100-day highs
Bitcoin consolidated above $77,000 while gold hit 14-week highs, driven by US government debt policy and macroeconomic factors.
Venezuela Could Be Shifting to the US Dollar: Is It Bad for Crypto?
Venezuela's potential shift to formal dollarization via a bill drafted by economist Steve Hanke could alter crypto adoption, though digital dollars like USDT remain essential for daily survival.
Unresolved $11 million liquidity crash leaves pools exposed as attacker still holds 20.83 BTC on Maya Protocol
An unresolved exploit on Maya Protocol leaves liquidity pools exposed while the attacker retains 20.83 BTC and wider losses remain unaddressed.
Pass the Clarity Act
Lawmakers must pass the Clarity Act without reopening settled provisions that risk stalling critical crypto legislation before the Senate vote.
Bitcoin Miners Had a $2 Billion Ghost Seller, Citadel Just Cleared It
Citadel has unwound over 80% of the risk from Leopold Aschenbrenner's failed AI fund, clearing a massive $2 billion Bitcoin miner sell-off.
Bitcoin Has Its Best Week Since 2023 as Shortsellers Continue To Get Wiped Out
Bitcoin experienced its strongest week since 2023, surging past $77,000 as over $1 billion in short positions were liquidated.
BounceBit to sunset blockchain, migrate to BNB Chain after $3 million exploit
BounceBit will shut down its blockchain and migrate to BNB Chain following a $3 million exploit.
The latest $1.61 billion crypto ETF surge risks grinding to a halt against a 30-year US Treasury yield spike
A recent $1.61 billion crypto ETF surge faces competition from surging 30-year US Treasury real yields.
XRP leads broad altcoin rally as bitcoin’s biggest weekly gain in two years lifts crypto
Bitcoin's largest weekly gain in two years sparked a broad crypto market rally, with XRP and several altcoins surging over 30%.
Pakistan’s Crypto Pitch: “Come Build Here” as Virtual Assets Act Moves Forward
Pakistan ended nearly a decade of crypto bans by introducing the Virtual Assets Act and inviting companies to apply for licenses.
Crypto.com Deleted User Account With Funds, Gave No Reason For Weeks
A Crypto.com user was locked out of their account containing funds for weeks without explanation or consistent support responses.
US expands Iran-linked hacking case to 17 defendants over HBO’s $6 million Bitcoin ransom plot
US prosecutors have expanded an Iran-linked hacking case to 17 defendants, connecting several individuals to a 2017 $6 million Bitcoin extortion plot against HBO.
Holders face permanent token destruction with no guarantee of value as deadline looms for Shade’s privacy protocol
Shade Protocol token holders face a looming deadline to permanently burn SHD for an undisclosed Feather allocation amid ongoing Secret Network changes.
Ethena's ENA token surges 48%, but altcoin season will have to wait
Ethena's ENA token surged 48% following a major FalconX deal, though broad altcoin season indicators remain subdued.
Gold Price Hits 3-Month High Amid Bond Market Stress: Is $5,000 Next?
Gold prices surged past $4,600 to a three-month high amid bond market stress, a weaker US dollar, and rising national debt.
Crypto Biz: Treasury’s ‘Not-QE’ playbook sends Bitcoin higher
US Treasury bond buybacks and increased liquidity injections drove Bitcoin higher, while firms like Metaplanet and Cypherpunk expanded their crypto strategies.
Strategy shares hit two-month high as STRC rebounds toward $100 alongside bitcoin
Strategy shares and STRC preferred stock rebounded as bitcoin climbed toward $79,400.
BitMart Reverses Shutdown Decision, What Changed?
BitMart has reversed its decision to permanently close, announcing a potential restructuring plan instead of a full wind-down.
Bitcoin Price Roars Towards $80,000 Following Positive Regulatory News, US Buyback Pledge
Bitcoin surged past $79,000, driven by favorable regulatory developments and a major U.S. Treasury buyback pledge.
This Nasdaq-listed crypto firm is swapping fresh Ethereum buys for an AI pivot
Intchains is halting new Ethereum purchases to redirect capital toward next-generation ASIC development and early-stage AI initiatives following a severe revenue drop.
Crypto Just Saved a 60-Year Science Project Trump Cuts Nearly Killed
A Solana memecoin called OnlyMarms raised over $120,000 in trading fees to rescue a long-running Colorado marmot research project defunded by federal cuts.
Bitcoin miners are getting a new AI hedge, but it may protect them from the wrong risk
New CFTC-backed AI compute futures could help Bitcoin miners hedge GPU rental rates, but they fail to address major financing and capital dilution risks.
Solana cuts blockchain slot time to 350 milliseconds
Solana has successfully reduced its blockchain slot time to 350 milliseconds, marking a key milestone toward faster network confirmations.
Bitcoin Moved 140x Faster than Stocks This Week: $80,000 this Weekend?
Bitcoin surged over 20% in five days, moving 140 times faster than the stock market's annual return and nearing the $80,000 mark.
Laser Digital gets Japan’s first crypto exchange approval in 4 years
Laser Digital has secured Japan's first crypto exchange license in four years, signaling a mature market and growing institutional interest.
Morgan Stanley Put Ethereum Yield in an ETP. Who Carries the Risk?
Morgan Stanley's new Ethereum ETP offers staking yields, but introduces complex operational, liquidity, and slashing risks for investors.
Binance says employees questioned in UAE cleared and released
Binance confirmed that employees recently questioned by UAE authorities regarding financial inquiries have been cleared and released.
Justin Sun keeps World Liberty fight public as its $4 billion stablecoin bank awaits final approval
Justin Sun's legal battle with World Liberty Financial remains public as the $4 billion stablecoin project's proposed trust bank awaits final regulatory approval.
Coldcard ships firmware after $114 million bitcoin theft; says AI helped catch more bugs
Coinkite released new Coldcard firmware following a major theft, utilizing AI audits to uncover additional system vulnerabilities.
AI adoption in crypto crime rose 40% over the past year, TRM Labs says
According to TRM Labs, the adoption of artificial intelligence in cryptocurrency-related crimes has surged by 40% over the past year, largely driven by scammers.
Standard Chartered wavers on $100K Bitcoin year-end call, says it may be ‘too low’
Standard Chartered suggests its year-end Bitcoin forecast of $100,000 might be too low as the cryptocurrency shows strong recovery signs.
Crypto is still in ‘winter’ price-wise but it’s an ‘institutional summer,’ STS Digital CEO says
STS Digital CEO Maxime Seiler stated that while token prices remain in a crypto winter, institutional adoption of the technology is thriving.
SpaceXAI Manager Calls Crypto ‘Insane’: 2 Solana Meme Coins Jump Up to 40%
Two Solana meme coins surged up to 40% after a viral X post by a SpaceXAI manager sparked a flood of token pitches.
Analysts split on whether Bitcoin's surge past key levels signals a new bull run
Analysts debate whether Bitcoin's recent surge past key resistance levels signals a new bull run or is merely a short-term squeeze.
US rule rewrite looms for $200B on-chain venue Hyperliquid as Trump signals onshore approval
President Donald Trump and CFTC Chair Michael Selig are working on a compliant pathway to bring the $200 billion on-chain venue Hyperliquid into the US.
The hard truth is that the Clarity Act is an anti-crypto bill
The Clarity Act is a political trap that primarily protects crypto middlemen rather than advancing decentralized technology or empowering everyday users.
Bitcoin faces $80,000 test as thinner weekend liquidity looms
Bitcoin approaches the $80,000 resistance level amid strong macroeconomic tailwinds, heading into thinner weekend liquidity following massive ETF inflows.
Bitcoin and XRP Head for Strongest Weekly Close Since 2024: What’s Next?
Bitcoin and XRP are surging toward their strongest weekly closes since 2024, driven by short squeezes and supportive policy signals.
Bitcoin surge toward $80K points to liquidity-driven momentum shift as ETF flows rebound: Bernstein
Bernstein analysts attribute Bitcoin's recent rally toward $80,000 to improving liquidity conditions, rebounding ETF inflows, and favorable regulatory developments.
Take-Two Shed $2.83 Billion Over GTA 6 Leaks Ahead of Netflix Reveal
Take-Two Interactive lost $2.83 billion in market value following new GTA 6 gameplay leaks tied to cryptocurrency promotions and malware risks.
Bitcoin is closing in on $80,000 and already destroyed a record $4 billion in short bets
Bitcoin surged toward $80,000, liquidating over $4 billion in short bets amid increased institutional demand and favorable political developments.
Nomura-backed Laser Digital wins Japan's first crypto approval in four years
Nomura-backed Laser Digital has become the first new crypto asset exchange service provider registered in Japan in four years.