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Reform UK chair calls for probe into SBF-linked donation: Report
Reform UK chair Lee Anderson is demanding a parliamentary investigation into political donations linked to former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried.
BTCPay warns of actively exploited vulnerability that could drain funds
BTCPay Server has urged users to update their servers immediately to fix a critical, actively exploited vulnerability that could drain funds.
BitMEX sale collapsed as buyers balked at founder ownership and shrinking business
BitMEX failed to secure a buyer during a two-year sale process and announced plans to wind down operations.
Bybit sues North Korea and Lazarus Group over $1.5 billion hack, secures asset freeze
Bybit has filed a U.S. civil lawsuit against North Korea and the Lazarus Group, securing a preliminary injunction to freeze $1.5 billion in stolen assets.
Bitcoin Shrugs off Coldcard Hack and Clarity Act Delays, Price Chops Higher as Investors Buy ETFs
Bitcoin climbed above $65,000 despite a major Coldcard wallet exploit and legislative delays, driven by strong ETF inflows.
Coinbase is pulling Loopring trading today – finding a safe place to sell LRC tokens is getting complicated
Coinbase suspends LRC trading, leaving token holders with limited and concentrated options as Loopring's own DEX remains offline.
Bitcoin ETFs Add Nearly $800 Million in the Wake of Coldcard Exploit
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted nearly $800 million in net inflows over a seven-day period despite security concerns surrounding a Coldcard firmware exploit.
161,000 Idle ETH May Soon Be Staked: What Grayscale Just Changed
Grayscale has updated its Ethereum Staking Mini ETF trust agreement to make staking the default, potentially putting 161,000 idle ETH to work.
Wintermute takes aim at Wall Street’s crypto ETF gatekeepers
Crypto market maker Wintermute secured SEC broker-dealer registration and FINRA membership, positioning itself to compete as an authorized participant for digital asset ETFs.
Coldcard bitcoin exploit exposes crypto’s ‘original sin’ of private keys, Blockaid CEO says
Blockaid CEO Ido Ben-Natan stated that the recent Coldcard exploit highlights the inherent risk of private keys acting as single points of failure.
Bitcoin price tags $65.3K August high as low US jobs numbers cool Fed rate bets
Bitcoin reached a new August high of $65,340 as weaker-than-expected US jobs data cooled expectations for Federal Reserve interest rate hikes.
OKX's Rafique doubts Clarity Act will pass, warns optimism is already priced into bitcoin
OKX executive Haider Rafique doubts the Clarity Act will pass before the midterms and warns that optimism is already priced into bitcoin.
How a five-second trick let traders drain millions from Polymarket
Polymarket is shifting to time-weighted average prices to prevent traders from manipulating short-dated crypto contracts for millions in profits.
Crypto Biz: Crypto’s biggest business is starting to look a lot like banking
The cryptocurrency industry is increasingly aligning with traditional finance through stablecoin reserves, tokenized Treasury funds, and balance sheet management.
ChangeNOW Review 2026: Fast Crypto Swaps With Real Trade-Offs
ChangeNOW offers fast, account-free cross-chain crypto swaps with broad asset support, but users must navigate embedded fees and potential compliance checks.
Crucial Vote On Crypto Clarity Act Delayed Until September, Trump Says More People Are Paying in Bitcoin: Reports
The Senate has delayed the vote on the Clarity Act until September as lawmakers depart for recess.
July Jobs Report Sends Fed Expectations Into Chaos, Can Crypto Capitalize?
The weak July jobs report upended Federal Reserve rate expectations and boosted Bitcoin as markets weigh the shifting economic landscape.
A part of FTX survived, and it’s the case for the CLARITY Act
The survival of regulated entities during the FTX collapse highlights the urgent need for federal legislation like the CLARITY Act.
If you use a Cypher or Osmosis card, your spending dies tonight and unbacked wallets could go with it
Cypher and Osmosis cards are halting spending operations following Nium's acquisition, requiring users to withdraw funds and rewards by September 6.
Russia cracks down on unlicensed crypto exchanges it claims are linked to Ukraine
Russia's Federal Security Service arrested over 20 individuals operating unregistered crypto exchanges allegedly funneling scam funds to Ukraine.
Bitcoin tops $65,000 after ‘massive surprise’ US jobs miss
Bitcoin rose above $65,000 after U.S. payrolls unexpectedly dropped in July, causing traders to reassess Federal Reserve rate expectations.
Bitcoin tops $65,000 after ‘massive surprise’ US jobs miss
Bitcoin rose above $65,000 after U.S. payrolls unexpectedly dropped in July, causing traders to reconsider Federal Reserve rate hike expectations.
Fierce backlash to Ethereum’s EIP-8363 staking proposal
Ethereum’s EIP-8363 staking proposal has sparked intense debate, with critics arguing it could disrupt DeFi, harm decentralization, and undermine institutional confidence.
Bitcoin Trailed a $2.7 Trillion Gold and Silver Rally: Is the Yen to Blame?
While gold and silver surged in a massive $2.7 trillion rally driven by currency and market shifts, Bitcoin remained largely subdued.
Bitcoiners turn to dice throws as self-custody setups are re-evaluated
Following a critical entropy bug in Coldcard hardware wallets, Bitcoin users are increasingly relying on physical methods like rolling dice to generate secure seed phrases.
MARA sold almost all its mined Bitcoin, then pledged 18,750 BTC for an AI dream with no disclosed safety net
MARA Holdings sold most of its mined Bitcoin and pledged 18,750 BTC as collateral for a $600 million borrowing facility to fund an AI energy acquisition.
The U.S. lost 23,000 jobs in July, far shy of forecasts for a gain of 80,000
The U.S. labor market unexpectedly lost 23,000 jobs in July, reducing the likelihood of a Federal Reserve rate hike in September.
Russia cracks down on 9 crypto exchanges in Moscow City
Russia's FSB raided nine unregistered crypto exchanges in Moscow City, detaining over 20 employees over alleged money laundering linked to Ukraine scam centers.
CEX perpetual futures volume falls to $4T, lowest since late 2023
Centralized exchange perpetual futures volume dropped to $4 trillion in July, reaching its lowest level since December 2023.
After a Clarity Act funeral, the crypto world would keep turning
Even if the U.S. crypto Clarity Act fails in the Senate, regulators and the industry are prepared to keep moving forward.
Bernstein favors CleanSpark on AI execution as MARA awaits first commercial contract
Bernstein rates CleanSpark at Outperform and MARA at Market-Perform, highlighting CleanSpark's progress in securing AI tenants compared to MARA.
Bernstein favors CleanSpark on AI execution as MARA awaits first commercial contract
Bernstein rates CleanSpark at Outperform and MARA at Market-Perform, highlighting CleanSpark's secured AI tenant versus MARA's pending contracts.
Phone-Scam Hackers Now Target Wall Street’s Biggest Firms
A Google report reveals that ransom-seeking hackers using voice phishing are increasingly targeting major Wall Street firms and private equity companies.
Why Bitcoin's BIP-110 refuses to die despite near-zero miner support
Despite negligible miner support, Bitcoin's controversial BIP-110 upgrade is pressing forward as a user-activated soft fork.
A $433 million Bitcoin accounting crash just exposed the high-stakes gap in CleanSpark’s massive AI transition
CleanSpark reported a major quarterly loss driven by Bitcoin valuation swings, highlighting funding gaps as it transitions toward AI infrastructure.
Bitcoin’s volatility has nearly disappeared. The risk hasn’t.
Bitcoin's low volatility and compressed options pricing mask underlying macroeconomic and market risks ahead of U.S. employment data.
China’s Exports Rise 23.9% YoY as Chip Demand Surges
China's exports rose 23.9% year-over-year in July, driven by surging global demand for AI chips and high-tech goods.
GTA 6 Creator’s Stock Hits Solana as Netflix Special Approaches
Take-Two Interactive's stock has been tokenized on Solana via Backpack Securities ahead of a major GTA 6 Netflix special.
XRP Lost 93% of Its Institutional Money, But Whales Smelled a Bargain
While XRP institutional ETF inflows dropped sharply by 93%, on-chain data revealed that large crypto whales actively accumulated the token during the dip.
Binance Bitcoin volume ratio hits record as futures outweigh spot eight times over
Binance's Bitcoin futures trading volume has reached a record high, outweighing spot trading by nearly eight times.
Bitcoin Could Split in Two This Weekend: What Holders Need to Know
An approaching soft fork proposal called BIP-110 has sparked intense debate, raising concerns over a potential Bitcoin network split.
American Bitcoin built an 8,002 BTC reserve, but nearly 40% of it is quietly tied up with Bitmain
American Bitcoin finished June with 8,002 BTC, but nearly 40% of its reserve remained restricted under purchase agreements with Bitmain.
Bitcoin hovers below $65,000 as Middle East tensions escalate further
Bitcoin holds near $64,700 as escalating Middle East tensions and rising oil prices create headwinds for risk assets.
Wirex BaaS Doubles Annualised Volume to $2B in 110 Days as Stablecoin-Based Financial Services Accelerates
Wirex BaaS reached $2 billion in annualised onchain card spend volume, doubling its growth in just 110 days.
Bitcoin’s BIP110 Moment: Three Possible Scenarios
The implementation of BIP110 by Bitcoin Knots has sparked a debate, presenting three possible scenarios for the Bitcoin network.
Bitcoin holds $64,000 as private hiring drops 53% before today’s macro test that could break support
Bitcoin held near $64,000 as private hiring slowed significantly ahead of a major U.S. employment report.
Can ChatGPT Really Invent a $15 Billion Security? Michael Saylor Says Yes
Michael Saylor revealed that he used ChatGPT to help design a historic, Bitcoin-backed preferred stock that raised over $15 billion.
CleanSpark misses Wall Street revenue estimates as shares sink
CleanSpark reported a third-quarter revenue of $138 million, missing Wall Street estimates and causing its shares to fall.
Coldcard fallout shows up onchain as 210,000 bitcoin leaves old wallets
Roughly 210,000 bitcoin have moved from long-term holder wallets following a security breach, reflecting custody migration rather than selling.
Stripe-owned Bridge joins EU MiCA register after Luxembourg approval
Stripe's stablecoin infrastructure company Bridge has joined the EU MiCA register following regulatory approval in Luxembourg.
‘Applesauce’: Michigan judge denies Coinbase bid to block state enforcement of sports event contracts
A Michigan federal judge denied Coinbase's preliminary injunction to block state enforcement against sports event contracts, calling the exchange's arguments "applesauce."
‘Applesauce’: Michigan judge denies Coinbase bid to block state enforcement of sports event contracts
A Michigan federal judge denied Coinbase's preliminary injunction request to block state enforcement against sports event contracts.
CLARITY Act delay gives Asian financial hubs an opening: First Digital CEO
The US Senate's delay on crypto legislation allows Asian financial hubs like Hong Kong and Singapore to attract capital and talent.
With leverage outnumbering spot volume 6 to 1, XRP traders are walking a $2.36B tightrope
XRP traders face high risk as total derivatives open interest reaches $2.36 billion, dwarfing spot volume and testing key support levels.
Crypto market maker Wintermute lands SEC approval to trade equities and ETF blocks
Crypto market maker Wintermute has secured SEC approval and broker-dealer status to trade U.S. equities, options, and ETF blocks.
Zoomex Officially Launches Demo Trading
Zoomex has launched Demo Trading, allowing users to practice futures trading risk-free using demo funds.
Bonk Meme Coin Hits Nearly 3-Year Low After Upbit Announces September Delisting
Bonk's price dropped to its lowest level since late 2023 after South Korea's Upbit exchange announced its upcoming delisting.
Ethereum staking token weETH splits from restaking as rewards debate heats up
Ether.fi split its weETH token to separate standard Ethereum staking from higher-risk restaking amid debates over validator reward caps.
Coldcard exploit pushes July losses to $247M as second-worst month of 2026
A major Coldcard exploit helped drive July crypto thefts to $247 million, marking the second-worst month of 2026.
Live updates: Bitcoin flat at $64,300 before US jobs report, with oil back as a headwind
Bitcoin traded near $64,350 as markets awaited the US jobs report and digested rising oil prices.
Former OpenAI researcher predicts brain-controlled AI coding agents by 2027
Former OpenAI researcher Naomi Bashkansky predicts that non-invasive headbands could enable brain-controlled AI coding agents by 2027.
Real-World Asset Deposits Jump to $7.4 Billion Through DeFi Downturn
Tokenized real-world asset deposits surged to $7.4 billion over the past year despite a broader downturn in decentralized finance.
CoinDesk owner Bullish volume fell 43%, but a 72% spread jump nearly offset the annual decline
Despite a 43% drop in July trading volume, Bullish nearly offset its annual decline thanks to a 72% increase in average spreads.
Government Auditors Question Evidence Behind DOGE’s $110 Billion Savings Claim
A Government Accountability Office report found that DOGE's reported $110 billion in federal spending cuts lacked supporting evidence and contained incorrect estimates.
Bitcoin whales load up on $1.2 billion in BTC as ETFs attract $750 million
Bitcoin whales have accumulated $1.2 billion in BTC while U.S. spot ETFs pulled in over $750 million amid a tight trading range.
Japan FSA asks crypto exchanges to impose withdrawal delays to fight scams
Japan's Financial Services Agency has asked crypto exchanges to implement withdrawal delays and safeguards to combat rising digital asset scams.
MARA and CleanSpark Post $851 Million in Combined Quarterly Losses
MARA Holdings and CleanSpark reported a combined $851 million in quarterly losses, heavily impacted by Bitcoin valuation markdowns.
Proposed CLARITY ethics deal could save Trump millions in taxes: Bloomberg
A bipartisan ethics proposal for the crypto market structure bill could allow President Trump to defer capital gains taxes on required divestitures.
Searching your Bitcoin wallet can put your IP address in Chainalysis’ hands
Searching Bitcoin addresses on public block explorers can link your IP address to your search history and potentially expose data to analytics firms and law enforcement.
Bitcoin wallet dormant since 2011 moves $3.2 million toward FalconX-linked address
A bitcoin wallet inactive since 2011 transferred nearly 50 BTC worth approximately $3.2 million to an address linked to FalconX.