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CME freezes Nasdaq’s major Bitcoin launch, warning a legal loophole could upend the entire commodities market
CME Group has successfully frozen Nasdaq's planned Bitcoin index options launch, arguing it exploits a legal loophole that threatens the commodities market.
SpaceX Earnings Call Today: Top 3 Scenarios Investors Are Watching
SpaceX is reporting its first quarterly results as a public company, with investors closely watching three potential scenarios regarding earnings, spending, and share lockups.
Sorry everyone, Bitcoin is headed down to $43,500: Michael Terpin
Veteran crypto investor Michael Terpin predicts that Bitcoin will drop 66% from its all-time high down to $43,500.
Dollar Index Trapped at 100 as Hawkish Fed Meets Official Selling
The US Dollar Index hovers near 100 as hawkish Federal Reserve rate hike expectations collide with coordinated official selling and falling energy prices.
After Leaked Buy Yen Note, Bessent Explains U.S. Move to Save Japanese Currency
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent explained the U.S. intervention to buy Japanese yen following a leaked notepad photo, raising questions about potential impacts on the crypto market's yen carry trade.
As Clarity Act teeters, mystery group hammers away at crypto in Washington ads
A mysterious advocacy group called Crypto Watchdog is running Washington-area ads warning against digital asset risks as the Clarity Act faces crucial Senate negotiations.
BitGo’s WBTC move pushes LayerZero-to-Chainlink tally near $15 billion
BitGo is replacing LayerZero with Chainlink CCIP for $7.3 billion of WBTC, pushing total announced migrations near $15 billion.
Tokenized Equities Surge 140% in 2026 as New DeFiLlama Research Maps the Market
A new DeFiLlama report highlights that the active market capitalization of tokenized equities has surged over 140% in 2026.
Italy’s Largest Bank Cuts BlackRock Bitcoin ETF Stake 94%: Rotation to Ethereum?
Intesa Sanpaolo significantly reduced its BlackRock Bitcoin ETF holdings while increasing its stake in Ethereum products.
Eric Trump’s American Bitcoin has pledged nearly 40% of its Bitcoin to buy mining equipment
American Bitcoin has pledged nearly 40% of its Bitcoin reserves to Bitmain for mining equipment, retaining cash redemption options.
Texas electric grid moratorium won’t have big impact on BTC miners: Bernstein
Bernstein analysts state that Texas Governor Greg Abbott's data center moratorium will not significantly affect established Bitcoin miners.
Tether Gold reserves rise 9.5% as gold posts worst quarter in 13 years
Tether Gold reserves increased by 9.5% in the second quarter despite gold experiencing its worst quarterly performance in 13 years.
BNY to add crypto staking to digital asset custody platform
BNY has partnered with Galaxy to integrate crypto staking into its digital asset custody platform, allowing institutional clients to earn rewards.
OKX says Coldcard exploit triggers ‘record’ inflows to centralized exchanges
The recent Coldcard hardware-wallet exploit has prompted a record-setting wave of cryptocurrency users to move their assets back into centralized exchanges.
78 Days Without US Buyers, But Citadel Still Says the Bull Market Is Alive
Despite a record 78 days of negative US Bitcoin demand, Citadel Securities maintains that July's market reset cleared out speculators without ending the broader bull market.
Coldcard urges users to move bitcoin as exploit is still in progress
Coldcard developers urgently advised users to relocate their bitcoin as an active firmware exploit continues draining self-custodied wallets.
Italy’s biggest bank triples staked Ether ETF holdings while cutting IBIT shares
Intesa Sanpaolo tripled its staked Ether ETF holdings to $7.1 million while drastically reducing its IBIT Bitcoin ETF shares.
Odds of CLARITY crypto legislation passing sink to 27% as Treasury, White House, SEC, and Senate leads quit
The probability of the CLARITY crypto bill passing has dropped to 27% as key policy leaders from the Treasury, White House, SEC, and Senate step down.
Top 3 Altcoins to Watch for the First Week of August 2026
Unibase, Cardano, and Algorand led early August 2026 altcoin gains, but each now faces decisive resistance tests.
DCG’s Fortitude acquires 12.5 MW Nebraska facility for net $4.7 million, expanding Zcash mining portfolio
Fortitude Mining Holdings has acquired a 12.5 MW facility in Nebraska for $4.7 million net to expand its Zcash mining portfolio.
The bitcoin market has plenty of reasons to freak out, yet calm pervades
Despite numerous market headwinds, bitcoin's implied volatility index continues to drop, signaling unusual calm among traders.
Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest snaps up nearly $10 million in Coinbase and Circle stock
Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest recently purchased nearly $10 million worth of Coinbase and Circle shares across multiple exchange-traded funds.
South African lawmakers propose draft rules on cross-border crypto transactions
South Africa's National Treasury and central bank have proposed a draft rulebook to regulate cross-border cryptocurrency transactions.
Bitcoin rises toward $64,000 as Coldcard exploit, Strategy sales recede. ADA advances
Bitcoin climbed toward $64,000 as markets absorbed a Coldcard wallet exploit and Strategy's recent sales, while ADA surged amid ecosystem upgrades.
Boltz’s shutdown shows the real danger of AI hacking is pushing crypto back into the hands of giant custodians
Boltz's shutdown due to automated AI attacks highlights how rising security costs threaten decentralized crypto infrastructure, potentially driving users back to centralized custodians.
Jim Cramer plans to sell his Bitcoin over quantum fears as BTC rises 1.6%
Jim Cramer announced plans to sell his Bitcoin due to quantum computing concerns, prompting bullish reactions from crypto investors following the "inverse Cramer" phenomenon.
Yamaha Shares Explode 13% on Record H1 Results, Defying Japan’s Market Crisis
Yamaha Motor shares surged 13.40% after reporting record first-half results and raising its annual guidance amidst Japan's market volatility.
Former FBI supervisor admits guilt in $1M crypto theft
Former FBI supervisory agent Patrick Steven Yaroch has pleaded guilty to stealing $1 million in cryptocurrency using internal systems.
BlackRock debuts tokenized access to $311 billion of money market funds in Europe
BlackRock is expanding its tokenized cash offerings by introducing 12 new tokenized share classes across 15 European markets, covering $311 billion in assets.
First U.S. spot bitcoin ETF to close as inflows dwindle, investors chase AI returns
Hashdex is shutting down its U.S. spot bitcoin ETF, DEFI, as waning inflows and competition from AI investments challenge smaller crypto funds.
Coldcard crisis hits $130 million – proving ‘not your keys’ is meaningless if you trust a single device to generate them
A firmware defect in Coldcard wallets compromised random-number generation, leading to massive Bitcoin losses and exposing vulnerabilities in single-device self-custody.
Strategy’s STRC retakes $90 after 24% rebound from June closing low
Strategy's STRC preferred stock recovered above $90 following a 24% rebound from its June closing low.
BlackRock debuts tokenized share classes for select European money market funds with $311 billion in assets
BlackRock has launched tokenized share classes for select European money market funds representing $311 billion in assets, utilizing the Ethereum blockchain and JPMorgan's Kinexys platform.
Binance launches bitcoin-backed ‘Lite Loan’ with $1,000 borrowing limit
Binance has introduced "Lite Loan," a new product allowing eligible users to borrow up to 1,000 USDT using bitcoin as collateral without facing immediate liquidation.
US yen intervention puts Bitcoin, risk assets on notice for liquidity flux
Recent joint US-Japan yen interventions and potential dollar liquidity shifts are signaling a complex new environment for Bitcoin and risk assets.
Solana Investor Appetite Drives 78% Share of Pre-IPO Tokens
According to an Allium Labs report, PreStocks on Solana captured 78% of trading volume in pre-IPO OpenAI and Anthropic tokens.
Bernstein says Texas data center audit could boost value of existing bitcoin mining and AI sites
Bernstein reports that Texas's data center audit will limit speculative development, increasing the value of existing approved power sites for bitcoin miners and AI operators.
Bitcoin must clear $65,000 before Friday, or jobs data could turn $62,000 into a trapdoor to $60,000
Bitcoin faces crucial macroeconomic data releases this week, with a failure to clear $65,000 risking a sharp drop below $62,000.
Live updates: Bitcoin at $63,600 as rare US-Japan yen action tests carry-trade fears
Bitcoin remained stable around $63,600 as a rare joint U.S. and Japanese intervention to support the yen revived carry-trade concerns.
Apple briefly removes Telegram from App Store, Gram rebounds
Apple temporarily removed Telegram for child abuse material violations, impacting the Gram token, which has since recovered.
Why CZ Says Self-Custody Is Riskier Than Centralized Exchanges?
CZ argues self-custody losses are underreported, making exchanges statistically safer than holding your own crypto.
Bhutan's GMC puts part of its bitcoin treasury to work after 10,000 BTC pledge
Bhutan's Gelephu Mindfulness City hired 3iQ to manage part of its bitcoin treasury using a market-neutral strategy for long-term returns.
Why Jim Cramer’s quantum panic isn’t rattling bitcoin as price holds steady around $64,000
Jim Cramer's fears about quantum computing impacting Bitcoin security are dismissed by the crypto community, who see his exit as a bullish signal.
NY judge denies CFTC motion to halt enforcement action against Kalshi
A NY judge denied the CFTC's request to stop an enforcement action against Kalshi, finding no likelihood of success or irreparable harm.
Why China Fears Anthropic’s Mythos — and Why It Can’t Do Much About It
China fears Anthropic's Mythos AI model could be used as a cyber weapon and is preparing responses to potential US sanctions.
Zoomex Announces Gold Sponsorship At Coinfest Asia And August Summer Airdrop
Zoomex will be a Gold Sponsor at Coinfest Asia and launch an August Summer Airdrop offering new traders up to $1,500.
Nigeria sets crypto tax collection rules for digital asset platforms
Nigeria's revenue agency mandates crypto platforms to collect, report, and remit taxes, including some payments in digital tokens.
XRP holders can now borrow RLUSD on Ethereum through $280 million lending pool
XRP holders can use wrapped XRP as collateral to borrow RLUSD stablecoins on Ethereum via Morpho Blue.
FBI Agent Charged With $1 Million Crypto Theft — The Crime His Own Bureau Polices
An FBI special agent is charged with stealing nearly $1 million in cryptocurrency from foreign nationals under federal investigation.
Crypto firms are still seeking frontier AI access, only a select few have it
Crypto firms are struggling to access advanced AI models for security, creating a divide as only a few have obtained them.
Bitcoin losses from Coldcard hack could swell to $130 million, Galaxy Research says
Galaxy Research estimates Bitcoin losses from a Coldcard hack could reach $130 million, with ongoing attacks potentially increasing the total.
A new Solana proposal would take daily SOL burns from $47,000 to $650,000
A Solana proposal aims to significantly increase daily SOL burns and reduce new SOL issuance, but needs more validator support to proceed to a vote.
Bitcoin nears $64,000 as traders look past the fourth Coldcard sweep
Bitcoin rebounded to nearly $64,000 during Asian trading hours, recovering key levels despite ongoing concerns regarding unresolved Coldcard wallet sweeps.
A bitcoin wallet dormant since 2013 moved $31 million, and it's not the only one
A 12-year-old bitcoin wallet transferred 500 BTC amid a wider wave of dormant coin movements triggered by security concerns.
Coldcard Bitcoin theft tops $100M across 3 confirmed attack waves: Galaxy
Galaxy Research reports that confirmed Bitcoin thefts involving Coldcard wallets have surpassed $100 million across three major attack waves.
NEAR co-founder proposes protocol sovereign fund for long-term sustainability
NEAR co-founder Illia Polosukhin has proposed creating a protocol sovereign fund to improve network tokenomics and fund public goods.
BitMine Stakes 87% of Its Ethereum Holdings in Fresh Conviction Bet
Tom Lee's BitMine Immersion Technologies has staked an additional 150,120 Ethereum tokens, bringing its total staked holdings to 87.4% of its treasury.
Bitmine adds $19.6M in ETH, repurchases 4.5M shares
Bitmine Immersion Technologies purchased 10,399 Ether and repurchased 4.5 million shares, continuing its accumulation and stock-buyback strategy.
Mastercard completes BVNK acquisition to expand stablecoin payments infrastructure
Mastercard has finalized its acquisition of BVNK to enhance its stablecoin and tokenized asset payment infrastructure.
Mastercard completes $1.8B BVNK acquisition in stablecoin push
Mastercard has completed its $1.8 billion acquisition of stablecoin infrastructure company BVNK to enhance digital asset payment services.
Japan Stocks Shrug Off Yen Shock, But Kioxia Signals More Pain Ahead
Japanese markets remained resilient following a joint US-Japan yen intervention, though Kioxia's earnings miss highlights ongoing economic risks.
Solana Memecoin OnlyMarms is Outraising OnlyFans Subscriptions for a Marmot Study
A Solana meme coin called OnlyMarms has raised more funds for a long-running marmot study than its official OnlyFans campaign.
NYU Professor Says Watch Smaller AI Stocks When The Shakeout Hits
NYU professor Aswath Damodaran warns that smaller AI companies face the highest risk when a market shakeout occurs.
Malaysia Blockchain Week’s OnlyFans scandal, lonely heart scammed for $3.3M: Asia Express
This week's Asia Express covers a massive $3.3M romance crypto scam in Hong Kong, Malaysia Blockchain Week's OnlyFans controversy, and other regional crypto news.
Caleb & Brown expands to UK, betting on untapped crypto demand
Australian crypto brokerage Caleb & Brown has expanded its services into the UK to target untapped demand among high-net-worth investors.
Boltz pauses service after wave of AI-assisted hacking attempts
Non-custodial Bitcoin swap service Boltz has temporarily disabled its platform following a surge in sophisticated AI-assisted hacking attempts.
Hugging Face CEO Says China Now Winning the AI Race After OpenAI Hack
Hugging Face CEO Clement Delangue stated that China is leading the AI race, highlighted by its dominance in open-weight models following an OpenAI cyber incident.
Strategy sells $395 million in Bitcoin and MSTR stock to buyback $81 million in STRC and build cash reserve to $4 billion
Strategy sold Bitcoin and MSTR stock to buy back STRC shares, fund preferred dividends, and expand its cash reserve to $4 billion.
U.S. FBI intelligence agent arrested in connection with theft of $1 million in crypto
A top-secret-cleared U.S. FBI intelligence agent was arrested and fired for allegedly stealing about $1 million in cryptocurrency from investigated wallets.
Facing a severe cash crunch, Bitcoin miner Sphere 3D quietly prepares to dilute its shareholders by a staggering 50%
Bitcoin miner Sphere 3D has amended its at-the-market stock facility to raise up to $10.3 million, potentially diluting shares by over 50%.