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Bitcoin flat near $64,000 as Kospi's record 17% surge leaves crypto untouched
Bitcoin remained stable near $64,000 despite a historic 17% surge in South Korea's Kospi index and a major hardware wallet security breach.
CXMT Stock Jumps Another 9%: What the Chipmaker Means for the AI Race
CXMT shares surged another 9% following its record IPO, highlighting China's push for semiconductor self-sufficiency amid the global AI boom.
US and China Led $20 Billion World Cup Prediction Market Boom, Chainalysis Says
Chainalysis reported that the 2026 World Cup generated $20 billion in prediction market volume, led by the US and China.
Major bitcoin wallet flaw drains 594 BTC in 25-minute sweep
A critical randomness bug in Coldcard hardware wallets allowed an attacker to drain 594 BTC worth $38 million in minutes.
ETH/BTC Ratio Hits 3-Month High: But Don’t Count on Altcoin Season Yet
The ETH/BTC ratio reached a three-month high, but capital is concentrating in major assets rather than triggering an altcoin season.
Bitcoin ETFs just broke a brutal $500M losing streak, but the entire recovery is an illusion propped up by BlackRock
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs ended a four-day outflow streak with a modest $32.1 million net inflow, though the entire recovery was driven entirely by BlackRock's IBIT fund.
‘Funds may be at risk’: Coinkite issues warning for Coldcard Mk3 users amid 594 BTC theft reports
Coinkite warned Coldcard Mk3 users that their funds might be at risk following reports of substantial bitcoin thefts.
Coldcard Mk3 Warning Amid Unexplained 594 BTC Sweep
Coinkite warned Coldcard Mk3 users to migrate funds from wallets generated on certain firmware versions as experts investigate a mysterious $38 million Bitcoin sweep.
A cleaning company with just $4.1M in cash and a stash of Dogecoin just committed $500M to an AI mega-deal
CleanCore Solutions, a cleaning-products and Dogecoin-treasury firm, committed up to $500 million to a massive AI data-center joint venture.
Stablecoin Reserve Requirements Explained
Stablecoin reserve requirements dictate the mandatory assets, custody, and transparency rules issuers must maintain to ensure 1:1 backing and financial stability.
SK Hynix Trader Turns $2.26M Loss Into $6.44M Profit on Earnings Spike
An on-chain crypto trader turned a steep unrealized loss into a $6.44 million profit following SK Hynix's record earnings report.
BoJ Holds Rates at 1%: Will Japan’s Yen Intervention Hold?
The Bank of Japan is expected to maintain its 1% policy rate following a recent currency intervention that temporarily surged the yen.
Bitcoin Miner IREN Stock Surges 30% After CEO Says Demand Outstrips Supply
IREN stock surged 30% after its co-CEO announced that customer demand for the company's computing capacity currently exceeds its supply.
Stablecoins and Cross-Border Payments: How Digital Dollars Move Across Borders
Stablecoins offer a fast and cost-effective alternative to traditional banking for cross-border payments, though liquidity and regulatory challenges remain.
KOSPI Snaps Back 15% as Asia’s AI Chip Rally Returns
South Korea's KOSPI index surged by 15% following a strong recovery in global tech stocks and AI chip demand.
3iQ to Manage Part of Bhutan’s Gelephu Bitcoin Treasury
Bhutan’s Gelephu Mindfulness City has appointed Canadian digital-asset manager 3iQ to manage a portion of its Bitcoin treasury.
Down to its last $4,000 in cash, a crypto firm holding millions in Solana is seeking a loan to survive $1.5M debt
UK-based Supernova Digital Assets holds millions in cryptocurrency but faces a severe cash crunch against £1.132 million in liabilities.
US Senators Sent Revised Ethics Rules to White House for CLARITY Act
Two US senators proposed revised ethics rules for the CLARITY Act to gain bipartisan support in Congress.
Why 37 million Celsius bankruptcy shares are blocked from an immediate cash-out despite Nasdaq debut
Despite Ionic Digital's Nasdaq debut under the ticker IOND, 37 million Celsius bankruptcy shares face transfer delays and securities restrictions preventing immediate liquidation.
Strategy posts $8.2 billion loss as bitcoin holdings increase 11% during Q2
Strategy reported an $8.2 billion loss in the second quarter due to unrealized paper losses on its bitcoin holdings amid falling market prices.
‘Bitcoin Senator’ Cynthia Lummis Blasts Democrats For Stalling Crypto Clarity Act
Senator Cynthia Lummis criticized Democrats for stalling the cryptocurrency Clarity Act, despite months of bipartisan negotiations and expanding text.
Strategy Posts $8.2B loss, Expands Bitcoin Treasury
Strategy reported an $8.22 billion second-quarter net loss driven by unrealized Bitcoin losses while expanding its crypto treasury holdings.
SoFi reported 388,336 crypto products, but Q2 net transaction revenue only reached $1.2 million
SoFi reported 388,336 cumulative crypto accounts and $1.183 million in net transaction revenue for the second quarter.
Coinbase shares slip after Q2 results despite prediction markets doubling and record trading market share
Coinbase shares fell 7% in after-hours trading despite reporting strong Q2 growth in prediction markets and record trading market share.
World Cup Prediction Markets Hit $20B as NFT Trading Reached $24M
The 2026 FIFA World Cup generated $20 billion in blockchain prediction market volume and $24 million in NFT trades, according to Chainalysis.
Bitcoin Treasury Strategy Posts $8.2B Loss As BTC Price Suffered
Bitcoin treasury company Strategy reported an $8.22 billion loss for Q2 2026 due to falling cryptocurrency prices.
Coinbase Q2 Earnings Miss Drags COIN Lower as Losses Hit 3rd Quarter
Coinbase shares fell after reporting a Q2 revenue miss and its third consecutive quarterly net loss, despite recording higher market share.
Coinbase Q2 Earnings Miss Estimates as Crypto Trading Slows
Coinbase reported a wider-than-expected net loss in the second quarter as softer spot trading and low volatility weighed on profitability.
Bitcoin struggles to turn US GDP miss into bullish catalyst as strong spending backs Fed caution
Bitcoin failed to sustain a rally above $65,000 as strong US consumer spending and persistent inflation reinforced the Federal Reserve's cautious monetary policy stance.
MicroStrategy’s $8.2B Loss Masks Expanding Bitcoin Empire
Despite reporting an $8.22 billion net loss in Q2 2026 due to Bitcoin price declines, MicroStrategy expanded its BTC holdings and strengthened its balance sheet.
Strategy books $8.2 billion Q2 loss on bitcoin price decline
Strategy reported an $8.2 billion second-quarter net loss driven by an unrealized markdown on its massive bitcoin holdings.
Strategy books $8.2 billion second quarter loss on bitcoin price decline
Strategy reported an $8.2 billion second-quarter net loss driven by an unrealized markdown on its massive bitcoin holdings.
Coinbase sinks 5% after missing second quarter revenue estimates
Coinbase shares dropped roughly 5% in after-hours trading after reporting second-quarter revenue that missed Wall Street expectations due to a crypto market selloff.
Legendary Investor Ray Dalio Still Holds Bitcoin — But Only 1% of His Portfolio
Legendary investor Ray Dalio revealed that he maintains a modest 1% allocation in Bitcoin, preferring gold as an investment.
Telegram CEO Says Russia Labeled Him a Terrorist
Telegram founder Pavel Durov stated that Russian authorities labeled him a terrorist after he refused government demands for surveillance and censorship.
Senator Schumer Proposes Agency to Address Corruption, Including Trump’s Crypto Ventures
Senator Chuck Schumer introduced the Anti-Corruption Bureau Creation Act to investigate executive branch corruption, highlighting Donald Trump's lucrative crypto ventures.
Morgan Stanley Ethereum and Solana ETFs outperform rivals as second-day inflows reach $33 million
Morgan Stanley's new Ethereum and Solana ETFs secured $33 million in second-day inflows, outperforming major competitors.
IRS warns crypto holders fraudster sending fake letters in attempt to steal digital assets or data: Bloomberg
The U.S. IRS has warned cryptocurrency holders about scammers mailing fraudulent letters to steal digital assets and personal data.
FTX Fifth Distribution Is Its Smallest Yet: Who Still Cannot Get Paid?
FTX has launched its fifth and smallest creditor distribution yet, dispersing roughly $900 million while facing ongoing KYC and disbursement challenges.
Robinhood Sank After a Blowout Quarter: Rebound, or a Slide to $76?
Robinhood stock slipped below $90 despite record quarterly revenue, as investors weigh a broader technical downtrend against diversified growth.
Up 439%, Then Margin-Called: Did Leopold Aschenbrenner’s Situational Awareness Actually Blow Up?
Leopold Aschenbrenner’s AI hedge fund, Situational Awareness, collapsed under margin calls after massive leveraged bets, with its stock portfolio acquired by Citadel.
Bipartisan Sens. Tillis and Gallego send new ethics compromise to White House in Clarity Act push
Senators Thom Tillis and Ruben Gallego submitted a revised ethics compromise to the White House to help advance the Clarity Act.
BitMEX wipes out 35 derivatives as exchange shutdown approaches with punishing post-closure fees
BitMEX has settled 35 derivative contracts, closing remaining positions as part of its phased wind-down ahead of its September shutdown.
Citi Slashes Coinbase Target 41% — And Keeps Its Buy Rating
Citigroup reduced its Coinbase price target from $400 to $235 due to low trading volumes, while maintaining a buy rating ahead of second-quarter earnings.
Quantum Solutions loses top Japan ETH treasury spot after another $1.9 million sale
Quantum Solutions sold 1,000 ETH for $1.9 million to fund its AI data center expansion, losing its top Japan corporate ETH treasury spot.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Urges Lawmakers to Vote on Clarity Act, Quotes Satoshi Nakamoto
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urged the Senate to pass the Clarity Act, quoting Satoshi Nakamoto while criticizing Democratic delays.
Bitcoin’s Final Bear Leg: History Says $35,000, On-Chain Data Disagrees
While seasonal history and past cycles suggest Bitcoin could drop to $35,000 in a final bear leg, several on-chain metrics indicate a bottom may already be near.
JPMorgan says crypto bill’s fading odds hurt outlook, warns parts could discourage institutional adoption
JPMorgan analysts warn that fading odds for the Clarity Act's passage could hurt crypto markets and discourage institutional adoption.
A 90% shareholder rebellion just forced this public company to dump its entire Bitcoin treasury at a crushing £39,984 per-coin loss
Satsuma shareholders voted to liquidate and delist the company, forcing the sale of its Bitcoin treasury at a significant loss.
Aviva Debuts XRPL Tokenized Fund with Irish Approval
Aviva Investors has launched a tokenized share class of its US Dollar Liquidity Fund on the XRP Ledger following Irish regulatory approval.
Global banks test tokenized money for cross-border payments in $1 million BIS pilot
Twenty-eight major global banks successfully settled real cross-border payments using tokenized money in a $1 million BIS pilot program.
Telegram Founder Pavel Durov Finally Breaks Silence on Russia Charges
Telegram founder Pavel Durov has responded to Russian terrorism charges by accusing Moscow of punishing him for refusing state surveillance demands.
Canadians’ Ownership of Crypto Increases to 25%: OSC Survey
A recent OSC survey reveals that cryptocurrency ownership among Canadians has increased from 10% in 2023 to 25% in 2026.
IREN, Core Scientific and more surge as Aschenbrenner fund reportedly liquidates $1 billion AI infrastructure portfolio
Shares of several crypto-mining and AI infrastructure companies surged after Leopold Aschenbrenner’s fund reportedly liquidated its $1 billion portfolio.
The Web’s Missing Payment Primitive Didn’t Need Better Tech, It Needed to Ditch Humans 
The x402 protocol succeeds where past micropayment systems failed not due to better technology, but because AI agents eliminate human cognitive transaction costs.
Professional Law Enforcement Group Backs Crypto’s CLARITY Act, Adding Pressure Before August Recess
The Major Cities Chiefs Association has endorsed the CLARITY Act, adding momentum for its passage before the August recess.
FTX’s $900M payout drops Friday, triggering 6-month countdown for creditors to onboard or forfeit funds entirely
FTX is distributing approximately $900 million to eligible creditors starting July 31, while un-onboarded claimants face a six-month deadline to claim funds.
Bitcoin Joins Risk-Asset Relief As PCE Inflation Follows Expectations
Bitcoin remained stable around $64,500 as US stocks rebounded and the PCE inflation index met market expectations.
Ondo Finance weighs acquisition worth up to $500 million
Tokenized-asset leader Ondo Finance is reportedly evaluating a strategic acquisition valued between $250 million and $500 million.
Tokenized Gold Survives DeFi Test as Lending Adoption Lags
Tokenized gold proved resilient during a major market stress test, though less than 2% of the asset is used in DeFi lending.
NYSE-Listed AI Company Taps Lightning Network to Pay Employees In Bitcoin
NYSE-listed AI firm Vida Global is using the Lightning Network to pay international employees in Bitcoin without holding crypto on its balance sheet.
Veteran Macro Investor Says AI’s Easy Money Is Over and Bitcoin Is Next
Macro investor Jordi Visser argues that easy profits in AI are ending, positioning Bitcoin and crypto to capture the next wave of major gains.
Fortitude targets 145% Zcash mining capacity increase with $31.5 million Bitmain order
Barry Silbert-backed Fortitude is purchasing 9,000 Bitmain Antminer Z15 Pro units for $31.5 million to boost its Zcash mining capacity.
How a $1.9 billion ‘Bitcoin reserve’ ended up in top corporate rankings without buying a single coin
BitcoinTreasuries ranked Bitcoin Standard Treasury Company fifth for holding 30,021 BTC, despite SEC filings showing the coins are merely closing-dependent contributions.
OFAC Targets Iran’s Crypto-Funded Toll Scheme in Strait of Hormuz
The US Treasury sanctioned two firms supporting an IRGC-backed maritime insurance and toll scheme in the Strait of Hormuz that accepts cryptocurrency.
‘Paid to wait’: Bitcoin presses toward $65,000 as Treasuries out-yield the carry trade for only second time on record
Bitcoin steadied near $65,000 as soft U.S. economic data countered the Federal Reserve's hawkish rate hold.
Crypto for Advisors: Is the Clarity Act dead?
The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act faces major political hurdles and legislative stalls, raising questions about its future viability.
CME's Duffy warns an overlooked tax risk looms over U.S. perpetual futures
CME Group CEO Terry Duffy warns that U.S. perpetual futures could expose traders to unexpected tax risks if classified as swaps.
Nokia Bulls Have One Level Left to Defend After 52% Crash From June Peak
Nokia stock has plunged 52% from its June peak, leaving bulls defending a crucial support level at $8.50.
The economics behind Aave proposal to ditch 6 chains that earn loose change in revenue
Aave is considering a governance proposal to exit six low-usage blockchains that generate minimal revenue and hold about $98 million in deposits.