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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 secured AI tenant versus MARA's pending contracts.
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.
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 request to block state enforcement against sports event contracts.
‘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."
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.
KOSPI, Nikkei Reverse Gains as SoftBank, SK Hynix Both Drop
Japanese and South Korean equities reversed early gains as a persistent memory chip selloff and weak Wall Street trading pressured major indexes.
Gold ETFs Add $3 Billion in July Reversing Two-Month Outflow Streak
Global gold-backed exchange-traded funds attracted $3 billion in July, reversing two consecutive months of outflows and lifting total assets to $530 billion.
A case for a bitcoin surge to $76,000 may be building beneath the boring price action, but there's a caveat
Bitcoin's daily chart is forming a potential inverse head-and-shoulders pattern that could trigger a rally to $76,000 if confirmed.
XRP leads majors losses as Clarity Act vote slips to September
XRP led major cryptocurrency losses as the U.S. Senate delayed its vote on the Crypto Clarity Act until September.
Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest buys $21 million in Block as stock drops 6%
Cathie Wood's Ark Invest purchased $21 million worth of Block shares following a 6% drop in the fintech company's stock price.
Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest buys $21 million in Block as stock drops 6%
Cathie Wood's Ark Invest purchased $21 million worth of Block shares following a 6% drop in the fintech company's stock price.
BlackRock’s crypto ETFs shed $3.5 billion as last year’s creation boom turns into redemptions
BlackRock's spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs experienced a $3.5 billion net capital-share decrease in Q2, reversing strong prior-year gains.
US Sold Euros to Save the Yen, Europe Found Out After
The US Treasury sold euros to support the Japanese yen without prior notice to the European Central Bank.
Bitget explores licensed crypto presence in Bhutan
Bitget has signed an agreement with Bhutan’s Gelephu Mindfulness City Authority to explore establishing a licensed local crypto operation.
CLARITY Act Vote Slips to September as Senate Breaks for Recess
The Senate delayed the CLARITY Act vote until September after Democrats withheld consent, primarily due to disputes over ethics provisions.
Senate delays Clarity Act vote until after August recess, Thune confirms
U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune confirmed that a procedural vote on the Clarity Act is delayed until September.
Senate delays Clarity Act vote until after August recess, Thune confirms
Senate Majority Leader John Thune confirmed that the vote on the Clarity Act is delayed until September following the August recess.
US Senate pushes CLARITY Act vote to September: Report
Senate Republican leaders have reportedly delayed the vote on the CLARITY Act until September due to a lack of Democratic support before the August recess.
AVAX One holds $88 million in Avalanche tokens, but its lender only wants cash or Bitcoin
AVAX One's lender imposed strict new debt terms, excluding its $88 million in AVAX tokens from a $3.5 million liquidity requirement.
MARA swings to Q2 loss as Bitcoin’s slump masks higher output
MARA reported a Q2 net loss of $611.3 million due to declining Bitcoin prices, despite increasing its quarterly production.
Senate won't vote on crypto Clarity Act before its summer break
The U.S. Senate will not vote on the crypto Clarity Act before its summer break, postponing potential legislation until September.
Sui to add post-quantum signature schemes for quantum-safe accounts
Sui is integrating two NIST-approved post-quantum signature schemes to protect user accounts and high-value vaults against future quantum computing threats.
Sui to add post-quantum signature schemes for quantum-safe accounts
Sui is integrating two NIST-approved post-quantum signature schemes to protect user accounts and smart contracts from future quantum computing threats.
Inside the $18 million Bitcoin gamble with zero margin calls until September
PowerCompute secured an $18.13 million collar loan backed by Bitcoin, avoiding intraday margin calls until the first monthly reset on September 2.
Solana whales just triggered a countdown that could skyrocket SOL’s daily burn rate by over 1,200%
Two major Solana supply and fee reform proposals have advanced past the 15% stake threshold toward a governance vote.
Crypto market maker Wintermute launches US broker-dealer
Crypto market maker Wintermute has registered its US affiliate as a broker-dealer to expand into traditional financial services.
Tom Lee Sees S&P 500 at 8,000, Names Ethereum the Next Rally Leader
Fundstrat's Tom Lee predicts the S&P 500 will hit 8,000 and highlights Ethereum as a key leader for the next market rally.
July Jobs Report Due Today: Will Bitcoin React Like Last Time?
As the US releases the July jobs report, Bitcoin traders watch to see if weak hiring data will spark a temporary price rally similar to June's.