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Peter Thiel-backed Bullish posts $280 million Q2 net loss as digital asset sales fall 44%
Crypto exchange Bullish reported a $280 million net loss in the second quarter as digital asset sales dropped 44%.
XRP Broke a Level It Hadn’t Touched in Over a Year — And Whales Bought It
Despite XRP dropping to a multi-month low near $1, on-chain data reveals that large whale wallets have continued to accumulate tokens.
MUFG PoC to bring Japanese government bond repo transactions onchain
Four MUFG companies are launching a proof of concept to bring Japanese government bond repo transactions onchain using the Canton Network.
Twitch Opted Every Creator Into Amazon AI Training and Buried the Off Switch
Twitch has automatically opted all creators into Amazon's generative AI training, sparking significant backlash from streamers and users over data privacy.
$40 Trillion in Days, US Debt Interest Tops Defense as Yields Hit 2007 Highs
US debt interest has surpassed defense spending as national debt nears $40 trillion and Treasury yields hit highs not seen since 2007.
Why millions of everyday savers will soon own Bitcoin without ever downloading a crypto app
Millions of everyday savers will soon own Bitcoin through traditional financial products, brokerage accounts, and retirement plans without needing a crypto app.
Bullish reports $280 million Q2 net loss as crypto trading slows
Bullish reported a $280 million Q2 net loss amid softer crypto trading, though adjusted revenue rose 62% to $92.6 million.
Hyperion DeFi Books $31 Million Profit While Peer Crypto Treasuries Bleed
Hyperion DeFi reported a record $31 million Q2 2026 profit driven by its Hyperliquid treasury, contrasting sharply with peers facing heavy losses.
SEC allows Franklin Templeton funds to invest in onchain money fund
The SEC granted Franklin Templeton a no-action letter, permitting its funds to invest in its tokenized onchain money-market fund.
Strategy, Metaplanet unrealized bitcoin losses highlight risk of concentrating on just one token
Massive unrealized bitcoin losses at Metaplanet and Strategy highlight the extreme risk of concentrating corporate treasuries in a single digital asset.
A Fake DeFi Startup Hired 3 Suspected North Korean Developers: What Happened Next?
Cybersecurity researchers created a fake DeFi startup to infiltrate and expose suspected North Korean IT workers using surveillance sandboxes.
Study finds 65,340 risky crypto addresses tied to $574 million in losses
A recent USENIX study identified 65,340 risky crypto addresses on Ethereum and BNB Smart Chain linked to over $574 million in losses.
Bitcoin holds steady near $64,000 as monero, hyperliquid outperform
Bitcoin hovered around $64,000 following a standard U.S. inflation report, while select altcoins like monero and hyperliquid posted notable gains.
‘DeFi doesn’t exist anymore,’ just onchain finance: Andre Cronje
Andre Cronje argues that true decentralized finance has vanished, replaced by "onchain finance" that relies on traditional intermediaries and centralized controls.
Solana Looks Calm at $77, But On-Chain Signals Say Otherwise
Despite a seemingly calm price around $77, on-chain metrics for Solana reveal collapsing trading volume, declining TVL, and rising exchange inflows.
Rare Evo Conference 2026: Awaiting Clarity & The Agentic Economy Arrives
The Rare Evo Conference 2026 in Las Vegas explored web3 trends, highlighting stalled regulatory clarity and the rise of the agentic economy.
MUFG to test real-time blockchain settlement for Japanese government bond trades
MUFG is preparing a proof-of-concept using the Canton network to enable real-time blockchain settlement for Japanese government bond transactions.
Zcash is borrowing crypto’s new institutional playbook as privacy goes mainstream
Zcash Labs launched to drive business and institutional adoption of ZEC as blockchain privacy gains mainstream momentum.
Anthropic Eyes $2 Trillion IPO Valuation, Jim Cramer Says the Revenue Backs It Up
Anthropic is targeting a historic $2 trillion IPO valuation, driven by explosive revenue growth and strong support from market analysts like Jim Cramer.
Binance bStocks passes xStocks as second-largest tokenized stock issuer
Binance bStocks has surpassed xStocks to become the second-largest tokenized stock issuer less than two months after its launch.
Brazil’s largest bitcoin treasury firm plans ETF with 95% allocation to Strategy's STRC
OranjeBTC is launching the DIGY11 ETF on Brazil's B3, allocating 95% to Strategy's STRC and 5% to Strive's SATA.
Bitcoin speculators keep BTC price ‘pinned’ below $68.7K: Glassnode
Glassnode reports that Bitcoin short-term holders seeking to break even are keeping the BTC price pinned below $68,700.
Live Markets: U.S. inflation is stickier than July’s mild CPI reading suggests
Underlying U.S. economic pressures remain persistent despite a mild July CPI report, limiting support for Bitcoin as it trades below $64,000.
South Korea sentences Delio CEO to 15 years in prison for $50 million crypto fraud: report
South Korea's Seoul Southern District Court sentenced Delio CEO Jeong Sang-ho to 15 years in prison for crypto fraud involving roughly 70 billion won.
Bitcoin treasury company Metaplanet unveils BitBonds with $1.3 million private debt sale
Japanese bitcoin treasury firm Metaplanet has launched a private debt program called BitBonds, raising approximately $1.3 million.
How a wall of 1.79 million Bitcoin is quietly choking every attempt to break above $65,000
A massive cost-basis cluster of 1.79 million Bitcoin between $62,000 and $65,000 is creating heavy resistance, hindering moves toward $70,000.
Bitwise CIO sees market repricing as crypto embraces ‘revenue fever’
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan believes crypto asset valuations could double as protocols increasingly capture revenue and adopt token buyback and burn models.
Securitize falls 16% after earnings miss, tokenization revenue drops
Securitize shares dropped 16% in premarket trading following a second-quarter revenue miss and declining tokenization revenue.
Bitcoin User Pays 1.6 BTC Fee Worth $102,778. Don’t Make the Same Mistake
A Bitcoin user accidentally lost 1.6 BTC worth $102,778 in network fees due to a runaway automated script.
Strategy sold $100M to defend STRC’s $100 stock price as DeFi packages the risk into a 7% ‘safer’ trade
Solstice has introduced a tranched DeFi product built on Strategy's STRC preferred stock, offering a 7% senior yield backed by strict risk buffers.
BitGo posts $19M Q2 loss despite 80% revenue surge to $4.3B
BitGo reported a $19 million net loss in Q2 2026 despite an 80% surge in revenue to $4.3 billion.
Two AI Stocks Jumped 20%, But Their Balance Sheets Tell a Different Story
Nebius and CoreWeave surged over 20% on strong AI earnings, though heavy capital expenditures and net losses reveal underlying financial pressures.
Mirae Asset to inject additional $35 million into Korbit crypto exchange following July acquisition: report
DigitalX, the operator of the South Korean crypto exchange Korbit, is reportedly raising 50 billion won ($35.3 million) through a capital increase from Mirae Asset Consulting.
Copper US arm becomes FINRA member, SEC-registered broker-dealer
Copper Markets US has secured SEC registration and FINRA membership to offer institutional digital asset services in the United States.
Bank of Korea Breaks 13-Year Streak With Gold ETF Purchase
The Bank of Korea acquired a $250 million position in a gold ETF, marking its first gold-linked investment in 13 years.
Arthur Hayes says a $60 billion Fed cap is Bitcoin’s next liquidity trigger and needed for a price surge
Arthur Hayes argues that removing the Federal Reserve's $60 billion FIMA repo cap is essential to inject liquidity and drive Bitcoin's next major price surge.
Blockchain Association backs Custodia’s Supreme Court bid over Fed master account access
The Blockchain Association filed an amicus brief supporting Custodia Bank's Supreme Court appeal regarding Fed master account access.
NYC Council Probes 4 Prediction Markets Over “Predatory Marketing” Claims
The New York City Council is investigating Kalshi, Polymarket, Coinbase, and Gemini over predatory marketing practices regarding prediction contracts.
Metaplanet denies selling bitcoin worth $320 million
Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich dismissed rumors of a massive sell-off, confirming that a recent $320 million on-chain transfer was merely a routine custody move.
Bitcoin firms ask AI labs for same tools attackers already have
Major bitcoin and crypto firms are urging AI labs to grant open-source security researchers early access to their most powerful models.
Crypto valuations could double as protocols link revenue to tokens: Bitwise CIO
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan believes crypto valuations could double as more protocols link real revenues to token buybacks and burns.
Solana Writedowns Push Forward Industries to $69 Million Q3 Loss
Forward Industries reported a $69 million Q3 net loss driven by Solana treasury writedowns, despite growing its overall token holdings and revenue.
Michael Burry’s Latest Warning Comes as AI Mega-Caps Quietly Run the Market
Famous investor Michael Burry warns that the stock market's unprecedented calm streak and heavy reliance on AI mega-cap stocks signal a dangerous market red flag.
Metaplanet CEO shuts down Bitcoin sale speculation after $322M transfer
Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich clarified that a recent transfer of 5,014 BTC was merely a routine custody operation, not a sale.
Speculation on dogecoin is back to October 2025 levels. The price is down 70%
Dogecoin futures speculation has returned to October 2025 levels in coin terms, despite the token's price falling nearly 70% over the past year.
Crypto Trading Model GSR Cuts Its Bitcoin Allocation to 17%, Bets Big on Solana
Crypto market maker GSR reduced Bitcoin's weighting in its Core3 model portfolio to 16.9% while making Solana the largest position at 43.6%.
Bitcoin slips near $63,500 as traders look past CPI to Fed’s next tests
Bitcoin hovered around $63,500 after an in-line U.S. inflation report failed to spark a wider crypto rally, with markets now eyeing upcoming Federal Reserve catalysts.
BitGo sees revenue jump 80% to $4.3 billion in Q2 but posts net loss
BitGo reported an 80% increase in Q2 revenue to $4.3 billion, driven by asset sales and stablecoin services, but posted a net loss due to digital asset devaluation.
Goldman Sachs Says Japan Has $1 Trillion War Chest: More Yen Interventions Coming?
Goldman Sachs estimates Japan holds close to $1 trillion in reserves, signaling potential for further currency market interventions.
SpaceX Short Interest Falls to 11% From 34% Peak: Are Bears Capitulating?
SpaceX short interest has dropped dramatically from 34% to 11% as the stock stages a sharp 41% rebound.
Crypto Whale Loses $25.6 Million 2 Years After $24 Million Phishing Attack
An unknown crypto whale lost $25.6 million in assets, marking their second major exploit following a 2023 phishing incident.
ASX shareholder plans to sue former directors over failed blockchain project
An ASX shareholder is seeking court permission to sue former directors over the failed blockchain-based CHESS replacement project.
Arizona crypto ATM law helps 35 scam victims recover $171K
Arizona's crypto ATM law has successfully helped 35 scam victims recover over $171,000 in full refunds since September 2025.
BlackRock’s Bitcoin income ETF offset less than 30% of its $1.2M crypto losses with options
BlackRock's BITA fund used option gains to offset under 30% of its crypto losses during its first operational period.
Prediction markets should dial back faulty filings for incentives to boost trading: CFTC
The CFTC warned prediction market platforms about faulty incentive filings that could encourage wash trading and market manipulation.
BofA Exec Still Calls For 3 Fed Rate Hikes After July CPI
Bank of America economist Aditya Bhave maintains his forecast for three Federal Reserve rate hikes this year despite July's CPI matching expectations.
Taiyo Yuden Pops 7% on Situational Awareness Stake, But the Fund’s Already Sold
Taiyo Yuden shares surged 7% following a delayed stake disclosure by Situational Awareness, though the hedge fund had already liquidated most of its position.
Cypherpunk secures a $46M Zcash gain and turns a $4.7M operating loss into $39.4M profit
Cypherpunk reported a $39.4 million Q2 net income, driven by a $46 million unrealized Zcash gain that offset operating losses.
Securitize falls 20% after earnings miss as tokenization revenue falls short
Securitize shares dropped 20% after reporting a wider-than-expected loss and missing revenue estimates in its first earnings report as a public company.
Morgan Stanley's infrastructure partner Zerohash rebuffed in pitch to be U.S. trust bank
Zerohash's initial application for a U.S. national trust bank charter was returned by the OCC due to material deficiencies, prompting plans to refile with a narrower scope.
Bitcoin miner HIVE’s $79M quarter runs into an $80M Swedish tax problem
Bitcoin miner HIVE missed its 10-Q filing deadline due to accounting issues surrounding an $80 million Swedish tax assessment.
Bitcoin Price May Be Battered, but Structural Adoption Story Still Intact: Grayscale
Grayscale argues that despite recent price drops, Bitcoin's long-term structural adoption remains robust due to macroeconomic factors and integration into mainstream finance.
Hawaii crypto ATM ban to take effect on Oct. 1
Hawaii will enact a total ban on cryptocurrency ATMs and kiosks starting October 1 following new legislation signed by Governor Josh Green.
Goldman Sachs to Acquire NEOS Investments in $2.25B Deal, Adding Bitcoin Income ETFs to Lineup
Goldman Sachs has agreed to acquire NEOS Investments for up to $2.25 billion, expanding its portfolio with Bitcoin income ETFs.
Hyperliquid treasury Hyperion triples quarterly profits as HYPE holdings rise in value
Hyperion DeFi reported record quarterly profits of $31 million as the value of its HYPE holdings surged.
Nvidia Q2 Earnings in 14 Days: What to Expect from NVDA Stock?
Nvidia's upcoming Q2 earnings report on August 26 is expected to show doubled revenue, but slowing sequential growth and high memory costs remain key focal points.
SEC clears Franklin Templeton funds to use onchain BENJI system for cash management
The SEC issued a no-action letter allowing Franklin Templeton funds to use its blockchain-based BENJI system for cash management.
Russia picks Bitcoin, Ethereum and USDT for public trading as retail faces $58,000 cap
The Bank of Russia proposed allowing public crypto trading for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and USDT, capped at ₽300,000 yearly for non-qualified investors.
Goldman Sachs to acquire ETF manager NEOS in $2.25B deal
Goldman Sachs has agreed to buy ETF manager NEOS Investments for up to $2.25 billion, expanding its crypto-linked fund offerings.
World’s Largest Sovereign Wealth Fund Bought $1.2 Billion in SpaceX Stock
Norway's sovereign wealth fund revealed a $1.2 billion stake in SpaceX alongside a record-breaking first-half profit.