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Bitcoin researchers propose quantum fix that would not crowd out transactions
Blockstream researchers introduced SHRINCS, a quantum-resistant signature scheme for Bitcoin that preserves network transaction capacity better than NIST standards.
Bitcoin ETF inflows slow to $232M as BTC holds under $80K
US spot Bitcoin ETF inflows slowed to $232.1 million as Bitcoin held under $80,000, while broader market sentiment remained in "Greed."
Staking Ethereum could soon look entirely different under a new deposit proposal
A new Ethereum proposal introduces a flexible deposit path to support future quantum-resistant validator keys and eventually retire BLS deposits.
Tokenized deposits could raise US credit costs: Dallas Fed economists
Dallas Fed economists warn that tokenized deposits and instant settlement could increase bank funding volatility and raise credit costs for US borrowers.
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh Kept Quiet for 3 Months. Jackson Hole Might Change That.
Economists expect Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh to break his silence and clarify his economic stance during his upcoming Jackson Hole keynote.
Connecticut sues Kalshi over sports event contracts in months-long legal feud
Connecticut has sued prediction market platform Kalshi to halt its offering of unlicensed sports-related event contracts.
Cosmos EVM Hacker Minted $50 Million — and Walked Away With Just $60,000
An attacker exploited a Cosmos EVM vulnerability to mint $50 million in Nesa tokens, but extreme slippage reduced their profit to just $60,000.
Binance co-founders CZ and Yi He adopted Simpsons cartoon aliases ‘Homer’ and ‘Marge’ in company meetings
Binance co-founders Changpeng Zhao and Yi He used Simpsons aliases Homer and Marge during internal meetings.
Rent TRON Energy and Reduce USDT Fees: TronBid Expands Marketplace
TronBid has expanded its peer-to-peer TRON marketplace, offering new tools to rent Energy, trade Bandwidth, and reduce USDT transaction fees.
Smart AI deposits could soon force banks to raise loan rates for everyday borrowers
A Dallas Fed analysis warns that AI-directed bank accounts could rapidly move deposits, potentially forcing banks to raise loan rates for everyday borrowers.
Bitcoin below $79,000, XRP leads losses as traders start betting on a Fed hike
Bitcoin slipped below $79,000 and XRP led market losses as traders increased bets on a Federal Reserve interest rate hike.
FBI and DOJ Disrupt Chinese Cyber Group That Hit Fed, NASA, US Senate
The FBI and DOJ seized domains used by Chinese state-sponsored hackers who targeted major US federal entities.
StarkWare tests quantum-resistant Bitcoin transaction on mainnet
StarkWare researcher Avihu Levy successfully tested the first quantum-resistant Bitcoin transaction on the mainnet using a novel signature scheme.
Lesser-tracked bitcoin market dynamic lends credibility to August surge to $80,000
Stable market depth during Bitcoin's recent 25% surge indicates genuine demand rather than low-liquidity volatility.
Gold Price Holds Above $4,600 Ahead of Warsh's Jackson Hole Speech
Gold prices held above $4,600 as investors awaited Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh's upcoming speech at the Jackson Hole symposium.
Cardano and Solana just exposed crypto governance’s biggest weakness
Cardano and Solana are highlighting crypto governance challenges through contrasting approaches to voter apathy and delegation.
First quantum-resistant Bitcoin transaction successfully executed, StarkWare says
StarkWare announced the successful execution of the first quantum-resistant Bitcoin transaction, utilizing a method called signature grinding to protect holdings.
Bank of Korea Doubles Down With Back-to-Back Hikes as Core Inflation Bites
The Bank of Korea raised its interest rate to 3% in a back-to-back hike driven by stubborn core inflation and rising Seoul housing prices.
Solana takes its first step toward sub-second speed by cutting block confirmation times across the network
Solana reduced its mainnet block target from 400ms to 350ms, achieving faster slot spacing and serving as a test for sub-second speeds.
Nvidia's Record Results Aren't ‘Impressive Enough' Because It's Sold Out, Analyst Says
Despite record second-quarter earnings and strong guidance, Seaport Research Partners analyst Jay Goldberg argues Nvidia's sold-out chip supply limits its stock upside.
SHRINCS BIP published: Quantum-secure Bitcoin comes with a catch
Blockstream published a Bitcoin Improvement Proposal for SHRINCS, an experimental post-quantum signature scheme designed to protect Bitcoin while maintaining block economics.
Bitcoin is trapped between $75,000 and $80,000 ahead of a massive Friday derivatives settlement
Bitcoin is trading between $75,000 and $80,000 as it approaches a major $6.4 billion derivatives settlement on Deribit.
3 Big Changes Just Hit XRP, Dogecoin, and Ethereum ETFs
21Shares has implemented new fund names, FTSE pricing sources, and quarterly fee schedules across its five US crypto exchange-traded funds.
Coinkite’s Coldcard Bug Exposed Single-Sig Risk. Multi-Vendor Multisig Is the New Bitcoin Custody Baseline
Following a major security flaw in Coldcard, experts recommend multi-vendor multisignature setups as the new standard for Bitcoin self-custody.
Avalanche Treasury doubles down on its strategy to build shareholder value after a $44 million hit
Avalanche Treasury Corp approved a $10 million share-repurchase program following a $44.7 million Q2 loss largely driven by AVAX token exposure.
SEC resurrecting U.S. crypto custody rule the previous administration failed to land
The U.S. SEC under Chairman Paul Atkins is advancing a new crypto custody rule for investment advisers to modernize regulations and remove industry burdens.
Elon Musk Grok Bot Promise: We Will Make You Whole if AI Loses Your Money
Elon Musk promised that xAI will reimburse users if the Grok Bot loses their money, despite a strict $100 liability cap in official terms.
AI Data Center Backlash Is Being Politically Weaponized: Will Midterms Tip the Scales?
Alger's Ankur Crawford warns that political backlash against AI data centers could become a defining issue in upcoming midterm elections.
These 4 Stocks Outgained Nvidia After Their Own Q2 Beats
Four stocks surpassed Nvidia's after-hours gains following stronger-than-expected second-quarter financial reports.
Governments Can See Just 14% of the $457 Billion Crypto Tax
Chainalysis estimates that global crypto users generated $457 billion in taxable activity in 2025, but new reporting rules will capture only 14%.
Thailand is rewriting its stock exchange rules to trap billions in Bitcoin ETF wealth strictly inside its own borders
Thailand's SEC is proposing a new framework for Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs that mandates domestic trading and local custody.
Billions Pour Into Bitcoin ETFs as Rally Rolls On
Bitcoin exchange-traded funds have attracted billions in fresh investment as the leading cryptocurrency's price surges past $78,000.
A hidden Bitcoin node database just shrank by 40 GB, but only if runners rebuild it
A Bitcoin Core redesign of its optional transaction index reduces the database size by about 40 GB for node operators who rebuild it.
Nvidia tops earnings estimates, guides to $108 billion in revenue next quarter
Nvidia reported strong fiscal second-quarter results that surpassed Wall Street expectations and provided robust revenue guidance for the next quarter.
Nvidia Q2 Earnings Reveal $96.2 Billion Beat, So Why Is NVDA Falling?
Nvidia reported a record-breaking Q2 with $96.2 billion in revenue, yet its stock slipped in after-hours trading due to cautious market positioning.
Better launches Bitcoin-backed mortgages powered by Coinbase
Better Mortgage and Coinbase have launched a Bitcoin-backed mortgage product allowing US homebuyers to use BTC as collateral for down payments.
Strategy’s MSTR quietly outperforms Bitcoin’s $80,000 rally as STRC closes in on $100
Strategy's MSTR stock has outperformed Bitcoin's recent rally, while its preferred stock STRC nears the $100 par value amid strengthened liquidity.
Forget the Trump Bump — Bitcoin Would Be Fine Under Democrats, Says VanEck
VanEck's Matthew Sigel argues that Bitcoin would remain resilient under a future Democratic administration, despite broader regulatory crackdowns on other cryptocurrencies.
GTA 6 Leakers Demand a Physical Disc Release. Will Rockstar Accept?
The group behind the GTA 6 leaks has rejected Rockstar's response, continuing their demands for physical discs and digital ownership rights.
A 2,712 BTC treasury company just lost its Bitcoin strategy chief with no successor named
The Smarter Web Company announced that its Head of Bitcoin Strategy, Jesse Myers, is departing without a named successor.
XRP Leads Crypto Market Pullback With Nearly 7% Drop: Is the Rally Over?
XRP dropped roughly 6.6% in a broader crypto market pullback following a massive weekly rally, leaving traders questioning if the uptrend has ended.
TxFlow L1 Strengthens Its Infrastructure with OpenZeppelin Audit as Its On-chain Ecosystem Expands
TxFlow L1 has completed an independent security audit by OpenZeppelin for its bridge contract as its ecosystem expands.
25 Years on Wall Street, Now Crypto: GSR’s Baehr Sees a New Bitcoin Regime
GSR managing director Andy Baehr believes Bitcoin's breakout past $80,000 signals a new market regime driven by renewed momentum and institutional inflows.
BingX Reaches №1 in TradFi Perpetual Assets Coverage with 500+ Listings
BingX has surpassed 500 TradFi perpetual futures listings, securing the top position among major trading platforms for multi-asset coverage.
Chainalysis estimates $457B in taxable crypto activity, says CARF misses most
Chainalysis estimates global taxable onchain crypto activity reached $457 billion in 2025, but notes that OECD's CARF misses 86% of it.
Bitcoin’s security risk starts when one block gets far more fees than the next
Research shows that large fee differences between adjacent Bitcoin blocks increase the likelihood of competing blocks and network delays.
Coinbase and Better Mortgage Announce General Availability of Bitcoin-Backed Mortgages
Coinbase and Better Mortgage have launched general availability for Bitcoin-backed mortgages, allowing US buyers to use crypto as collateral.
Americans Want Retirement Security, But Don’t Trust Bitcoin to Deliver It
A recent survey shows that 77% of Americans view cryptocurrency in retirement plans as risky, despite regulatory changes opening 401(k)s to digital assets.
Banks found a way to copy stablecoins without losing the money that funds their loans
Banks are developing tokenized deposits to offer programmable money while keeping crucial deposit funding on their balance sheets.
SEC sends crypto custody rule overhaul to White House for review
The US SEC has sent proposed updates to crypto custody rules for investment advisers to the White House for review.
Ethereum’s Next Upgrade Could Change How Fast It Can Really Go
Ethereum's upcoming Glamsterdam upgrade aims to raise the gas limit to 200 million, significantly boosting L1 throughput and transaction speed.
77% of Americans see crypto in retirement plans as risky: Survey
A recent survey reveals that 77% of Americans consider cryptocurrency in retirement plans to be risky amidst growing retirement security concerns.
Hyperliquid Policy Center, trade[XYZ] urges CFTC to create path for US oil perpetuals
Hyperliquid Policy Center and trade[XYZ] urged the CFTC to create a regulated framework for US oil perpetual contracts to enable 24/7 risk management.
CryptoQuant says bitcoin has entered bull market but needs to cross $83,000 for ‘official’ confirmation
CryptoQuant reports that bitcoin has entered an early bull market phase, though it needs to surpass $83,000 for official confirmation.
Bitcoin dips below $78K as stocks, gold fall on higher US PCE Inflation data
Bitcoin dropped below $78,000 as US PCE inflation data exceeded expectations, triggering declines across stocks and gold.
Why this XRP ETF could drift from XRP price as fees, trading costs and fund structure stack up
REX-Osprey's XRP ETF holds a significant position in another ETP, creating stacked fees and market frictions that can cause return divergence from XRP.
Your 60/40 Portfolio May Be 100% Exposed to a Dying Dollar, Bitwise Says
Investors poured a record $7 billion into gold and Bitcoin funds, as Bitwise warned that traditional 60/40 portfolios are entirely exposed to a weakening dollar.
SEC Sends Proposal to White House To Modernize Crypto Custody
The SEC has submitted a proposal to the White House to modernize and clarify the custody framework for digital assets.
Shinhan and Visa team up to test stablecoin issuance and B2B settlements in South Korea
Shinhan Financial Group has partnered with Visa to test stablecoin issuance, remittances, and AI-powered payment models in South Korea.
Protocol upgrade decouples consensus from execution to solve scaling bottlenecks
MultiversX's Supernova upgrade decouples consensus from execution to eliminate scaling bottlenecks and improve blockchain performance.
Coinbase, Better make token-backed mortgages generally available
Better Mortgage and Coinbase have made their token-backed conforming mortgage generally available to Coinbase One members.
Crypto Long & Short: Tokenized equities: the model underneath the trade
Tokenized equities are surging in popularity, but investors must look closely at whether the underlying structure offers true ownership or a synthetic claim.
SEC sends crypto custody rule changes to White House for review
The U.S. SEC has sent proposed changes to crypto custody rules for investment advisers to the White House for review.
MSTR holders just funded a $1.59 billion cash pile that may never become Bitcoin
Strategy raised over $2 billion through share sales but made no Bitcoin purchases, creating a flexible $1.59 billion cash pool.
SEC Crypto Custody Rule Hits the White House: Lighter Standards Ahead?
The SEC sent its revised crypto custody rule to the White House, signaling potential deregulation and lighter standards for digital assets.
SOL treasury firm DeFi Development launches real-time ‘State of Solana’ intelligence platform
Nasdaq-listed DeFi Development Corp. has launched State of Solana, a real-time data dashboard consolidating Solana ecosystem metrics.
Old Lightning nodes may be exposed to a full-channel wipeout after LND fix lands later than disclosed
Older LND nodes below version 0.21.0 remain vulnerable to a severe channel-close flaw that can wipe out entire balances.
3 Things to Know About Revolut’s New Euro Stablecoin
Revolut has begun rolling out its first euro-denominated stablecoin, EURR, starting with selected users in Portugal, Poland, and Denmark.
Ethereum developers propose first step to protect ETH staking from quantum attacks
Ethereum researchers proposed updating the network's validator deposit contract to support quantum-resistant cryptographic systems and eventually phase out current signatures.
SEC’s proposed crypto rules probably won’t spark new ICO boom
The SEC’s proposed crypto rules could ease public token sales in the U.S., but experts doubt they will trigger a new initial coin offering boom.