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Zcash miner buys 9.4% of merger target that warns failed deal could end in liquidation
Fortitude Mining invested $1 million to acquire a 9.4% stake in HeartSciences ahead of their pending merger vote.
Bitcoin breaks through $75,500 while analyst calls current rally ‘premature’
Bitcoin surged past $75,500 driven by U.S. Treasury liquidity and massive short liquidations, though some analysts warn the rally is premature.
Upbit Listings Send 4 Tokens Higher as ETHGas Leads With 11% Gain
Upbit announced four new altcoin listings, causing tokens like ETHGas, Biconomy, Bubblemaps, and Nillion to experience immediate price and volume surges.
Bitcoin pushes past $75,000 as rally continues.
Bitcoin reclaimed the $75,000 level for the first time since late May, driving significant gains across major cryptocurrencies like Ether and XRP.
A $2 million bet on XRP volatility crosses the tape as prices surge
An options trader opened a large straddle on XRP, betting on significant price volatility ahead of the August 28 expiration.
Ethereum’s next upgrade turns a 2-second block bottleneck into a roughly 9-second window
Ethereum has launched Platåberget, a public testnet for the upcoming Glamsterdam upgrade, featuring structural changes like enshrined proposer-builder separation.
CME CEO Terrence Duffy trades barbs with CFTC’s Selig and Kalshi’s COO over prediction market oversight
Leaders from CME, the CFTC, and Kalshi clashed during a committee meeting over market manipulation risks and regulatory oversight of prediction platforms.
Datavault wants to buy a bank and fund it with $35 million after reporting $1.4 million cash
Datavault AI agreed to acquire BankWyse for $22 million and fund it with $35 million, despite reporting only $1.4 million in cash.
Ex-Fed Chief Dudley Warns Stocks Are in Bubble Territory as Treasury Boosts Buybacks
Former Fed official Bill Dudley warns that the US stock market is in a bubble due to stretched valuations and slowing AI investments.
Bitcoin Is Suddenly a Hedge Again, VanEck Says: What Changed?
VanEck's Matthew Sigel attributes Bitcoin's recent rally to US fiscal policy concerns and Treasury actions rather than pending crypto legislation.
Treasury Secretary Bessent Says Buybacks Can Exceed $4B: Bullish for Bitcoin?
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent indicated that bond buybacks could exceed $4 billion, helping to drive Bitcoin higher.
Justin Sun Wins Key Court Battle Against Trump-Backed World Liberty Financial
Justin Sun successfully kept his individual legal claims against World Liberty Financial in a public federal court rather than private arbitration.
This Bitcoin miner just signed a $350 million AI deal, but it needs $185 million to make it work
HIVE secured a $350 million AI cloud contract but requires a $185 million GPU infrastructure buildout by late 2026 to realize most of the revenue.
Ex-FBI Officer is Watching Every Polymarket Trader, Says CEO Coplan
Polymarket CEO Shayne Coplan revealed that the prediction platform employs a former FBI officer full-time to monitor traders using custom in-house surveillance software.
Bitcoin Could Attract More Buyers As Fast Money Is Washed Out, Says Lyn Alden
Macroeconomist Lyn Alden believes Bitcoin is positioned to attract new buyers now that speculative "fast money" has left the market.
Bitcoin breaks above 200-day moving average for first time since November
Bitcoin climbed above its 200-day moving average for the first time in months, driven by increased market liquidity.
Solana’s 50,000 SOL security contest did not cover a clock attack disclosed months earlier
Researchers presented a Solana clock attack disclosed months before a 50,000 SOL security contest, which excluded legacy behaviors.
CFTC chair says agency will move forward on crypto regulation if CLARITY fails
CFTC Chair Michael Selig stated that the agency will advance crypto regulations independently if Congress fails to pass the CLARITY Act.
Open Source vs. Source-Available: What the Coldcard Failure Teaches About Bitcoin Software Incentives
The Coldcard wallet exploit highlights the differences between open-source and source-available software, emphasizing that code visibility alone does not guarantee security.
CME Group CEO Terry Duffy Clashes With CFTC Chair Over Prediction Markets
CME Group CEO Terry Duffy clashed with CFTC Chair Michael Selig over prediction markets and regulatory disparities during an advisory committee meeting.
Kraken parent Payward explores becoming a ‘full bank’ outside the US
Payward, the parent company of Kraken, is exploring options to become a full bank outside the United States to expand its financial services.
Iranian Hacking Crew Charged in Sprawling Theft Case — Including $6M Bitcoin Ransom
Seventeen Iranian nationals have been charged by U.S. federal authorities for a massive cyber theft campaign, including a $6 million bitcoin extortion attempt.
Binance opens crypto trading to AI agents with user-set controls
Binance has launched Agent OS, a developer platform allowing AI agents to execute crypto trades within user-set limits and permissions.
MicroStrategy Erases 2-Month Loss as Crypto Stocks Rally: Is the Damage Over?
MicroStrategy's stock surged past a two-month slide as Bitcoin topped $70,000, though its treasury holdings remain underwater.
Tether-backed Antalpha’s loan TVL declined $696 million as its gold bet returned a $22 million loss
Antalpha's loan book shrank significantly in Q2 as tokenized-gold losses at its subsidiary Aurelion pushed the firm into a net loss.
Binance Employees Detained in UAE Despite $2 Billion Emirati Backing
Emirati police detained Binance employees over financial crime inquiries, despite the company's strong regulatory foothold and billions in state-backed funding.
Solana, Robinhood, BNB Clash for Meme Coin Season: Who is Winning the $3 Billion Rally?
Solana leads the recent $3 billion meme coin market surge in both trading volume and generated fees, outpacing competitors like BNB Chain and Robinhood Chain.
MAYAChain’s $1.36 million exploit spiraled into nearly $11 million of pool damage
An exploit on MAYAChain involving $1.36 million in stolen hard assets escalated into nearly $11 million in total pool damage.
U.S. CFTC chief puts staff on notice to create crypto regulations if Clarity Act fails
Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman Mike Selig announced that his agency is preparing fallback crypto regulations if the Clarity Act fails in Congress.
Nasdaq-listed company warned it may not survive 12 months after its crypto treasury crashed 46%
Nasdaq-listed Cosmos Health warned it may not survive 12 months after its cryptocurrency treasury suffered a 46% crash.
Anthropic Could File IPO This Month, Even Beat SpaceX Record
Anthropic is preparing to file for an initial public offering as early as August, potentially matching or exceeding SpaceX's record-setting $75 billion listing.
$248 Million Mutual Fund Invests in Ripple. Does It Matter for XRP?
The Kinetics Internet Portfolio disclosed a direct equity stake in Ripple Labs, highlighting institutional preference for corporate equity over the XRP token.
Ondo executive says tokenization is following the same path as early ETFs
According to Ondo Finance's John Hoffman, tokenization is following a trajectory similar to early exchange-traded funds, transitioning from skepticism to growing adoption.
Inside the Oval Office meeting: Trump appears ‘bullish’ on Clarity Act as he solicits feedback from crypto, finance CEOs
President Trump expressed strong support for the Clarity Act during a private Oval Office meeting with crypto and finance executives.
US debt tops $40T stoking debate on what it means for Bitcoin
As US federal debt surpasses $40 trillion, analysts debate whether mounting government borrowing will strengthen Bitcoin's appeal as a scarce asset.
Bitcoin ETFs Add Over $1B as Investor Sentiment Turns Bullish
Bitcoin exchange-traded funds attracted over $1 billion in fresh capital, pushing Bitcoin's price closer to $73,000 amid shifting market sentiment.
Bitcoin’s rally pushes past $72,000 as analysts see demand beyond historic short squeeze
Bitcoin surged past $72,000 following record short liquidations and macroeconomic catalysts, with analysts noting strong underlying spot and ETF demand.
SEC faces Aug. 20 deadline to unlock $123 million recovery fund for Terra investors
The SEC faces an August 20 deadline to propose a distribution plan for a $123.1 million recovery fund for Terra investors.
Treasury buybacks could set up Bitcoin’s next move toward $180,000, says strategist
Macro strategist Mark Connors believes routine U.S. Treasury bond buybacks could improve liquidity and help drive bitcoin toward $180,000.
Bitcoin miners pour billions into AI as capex outpaces revenue 15-to-1
Public Bitcoin miners are investing heavily in AI and high-performance computing, but capital expenditures currently outpace related revenues by 15 to 1.
Most Americans say the Trump family’s crypto investments are not ‘appropriate’: Poll
A Reuters/Ipsos poll reveals that 63% of Americans believe Donald Trump and his family's crypto investments while in office are inappropriate.
Optimism moves 546.9M OP from future airdrops to ecosystem growth fund
Optimism governance approved shifting 546.9 million OP tokens from future airdrops to a new Strategic Ecosystem Fund for growth and adoption.
Bitcoin price reaches $72.5K as US issues ‘Economic D-Day’ threat to Iran
Bitcoin climbed to an 11-week high of $72,500 as US-Iran geopolitical tensions rattled traditional markets and spurred volatility in bond yields.
FBI gets alleged $165 million crypto Ponzi scheme mastermind back after year-long Fiji escape
US authorities have returned Edward Zimbardi from Fiji to face charges over an alleged $165 million crypto Ponzi scheme.
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Says Bitcoin Will Likely Hit $400,000 By 2030
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong predicts Bitcoin could reach $400,000 by 2030 amid positive legislative momentum.
Bitcoin Rewarded 1 of 2 US Interventions. Bessent Just Promised More
Bitcoin reacted differently to two recent US market interventions, surging when Treasury actions lowered long-term borrowing yields.
Bitcoin's jump above $71,000 sets up bullish golden cross pattern
Bitcoin has surged past $71,000, moving above its 200-day moving average and approaching a potential bullish golden cross pattern.
Crypto for Advisors: What are tokenized deposits?
Banks are increasingly moving deposits on-chain via permissioned environments, driven by compliance and privacy requirements rather than open, permissionless models.
NeoSoul Raises $11 Million in Pre-A Funding to Accelerate Its Expansion in the AI Economy
NeoSoul has secured $11 million in a Pre-A funding round to expand its AI economic infrastructure and agentic trading products.
Every Trump-Endorsed Crypto is Down 60%. Will Hyperliquid be Different?
While past Trump-endosred cryptocurrencies have plummeted by an average of 60%, Hyperliquid (HYPE) faces a unique test backed by active regulatory efforts.
Bitcoin miner Ionic gets 90% of revenue from AI lease as BTC drives $35M loss
Ionic Digital generated 90% of its Q2 revenue from AI infrastructure leasing, though a Bitcoin valuation loss contributed to a $35.3 million net loss.
Beldex Raises $8 Million to Expand Privacy Infrastructure for Web3 and AI
Privacy-focused blockchain ecosystem Beldex has raised $8 million in a funding round led by Sigma Capital to expand its Web3 and AI privacy infrastructure.
‘Star Wars vibes:’ Chainlink’s McCormick sees AI agents, robots driving blockchain transactions
Chainlink Labs' Andrew McCormick believes autonomous AI agents and robots will increasingly drive blockchain transactions and cross-chain activity.
Bitcoin Rockets Past $72,000 After Trump Pushes For Clarity Act
Bitcoin surged past $72,000 following President Trump's push for the Clarity Act and expanded Treasury debt repurchases.
Elon Musk’s Grok Bot Has a $1 Million Domain Problem
An anonymous owner is demanding $1 million from xAI for the grok.bot domain, claiming lucky timing that WHOIS records dispute.
MiCA cracks down on USDT in Europe... but no one else cares
Despite Europe's regulatory crackdown on Tether's USDT under MiCA, global demand remains resilient as stablecoins function increasingly as vital financial infrastructure in emerging markets.
Unitree CEO Reveals When Robots Could Reach Their ‘ChatGPT Moment’
Unitree founder Wang Xingxing stated that humanoid robots could reach their "ChatGPT moment" within 2 to 10 years.
Nearly 1 in 5 crypto spot trades now happen on DEXs as centralized exchange volume collapses
Decentralized exchanges captured a record 19.5% of spot trading volume in July as centralized exchange activity sharply declined.
Bitdeer signs $400M AI cloud computing deal for Malaysia facility
Bitcoin mining firm Bitdeer secured a $400 million AI cloud computing contract for its upcoming facility in Malaysia.
Walmart Just Gave Markets an Nvidia Scare: Is the US Consumer Tapped Out?
Walmart's rare domestic sales miss sparked market fears about the health of the US consumer amid rising costs.
Cybersecurity firm unveils crypto phishing campaign targeting 885,000 phone numbers
Rapid7 uncovered Operation Asterix, a crypto phishing campaign targeting 885,000 phone numbers to steal investor assets using fake apps and support emails.
EU Message Scanning Is Live and End-to-End Encryption Could Be Next
Voluntary message scanning is already a reality in the EU, raising concerns that end-to-end encryption could be the next target for lawmakers.
Bitcoin blasts past $72,000 as Trump, Treasury buybacks wipe out $3.1B in shorts
Bitcoin surged past $72,000, driven by falling Treasury yields, Trump's support for crypto legislation, and a massive short squeeze.
Optimism-funded team's deciding vote shifts $49 million in OP tokens away from users
A core Optimism development team cast a decisive vote to reallocate 546.9 million OP tokens from user airdrops to a Foundation-controlled fund.
Court Opens Door for Crypto Users to Sue Binance Over Stolen Funds
A US federal appeals court ruled that crypto theft victims can sue Binance without being bound by terms they never signed.
Fidelity Digital Assets Names 6 Risks to Crypto’s AI Agent Thesis
Fidelity Digital Assets highlighted six structural risks that could hinder public blockchains from capturing value from the growing artificial intelligence sector.
Ripple-linked XRP jumps 15% as data shows 'banker hours' onchain pattern
XRP surged 15% as onchain data revealed that a significant portion of its transactions now align with traditional London and New York banking hours.
OrdinalsBot, Bitcoin’s First Inscription Service, Is Shutting Down After 3 Years
OrdinalsBot, the first Bitcoin inscription service, is shutting down after three years and putting its brand and technology up for sale.
OpenLedger’s Ram Kumar sees agentic payments as crypto’s first AI ‘killer app’
OpenLedger core contributor Ram Kumar explains why cryptocurrency is the ideal financial layer for AI agents.
Evernorth eyes DeFi opportunities as XRP Ledger weighs native lending
Evernorth plans to deploy its XRP holdings into the XRP Ledger ecosystem as the network considers adding native lending capabilities.