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- Bitcoin holds near $64,000 as equities hit records and oil talks loom
Bitcoin steadies around $64,000 as global equities reach fresh highs and geopolitical talks on oil supply surface, with other major tokens showing mixed moves amid ongoing security concerns.
- Hashdex to close US spot Bitcoin ETF as first such fund faces shutdown
A Brazil-based manager will liquidate its US spot Bitcoin ETF this month, amid broader declines in spot BTC assets as investors tilt toward alternative tech plays.
- Bitdeer seals 16-year, 121 MW Norway AI data center lease; CoreWeave launches APAC facility in Indonesia
Crypto-focused data-center expansions proceed with Bitdeer securing a long-term Norway lease for substantial AI capacity, while CoreWeave enters Asia-Pacific with its first data center in Indonesia.
- Telegram app restored on Apple App Store after policy dispute; Gram rebounds
Apple briefly removed Telegram from its App Store over a content issue tied to child safety policies, then reinstated the app after actions by Telegram, with reports noting a rebound in the token-like Gram despite ongoing scrutiny.
- Former FBI Agent Charged Over Crypto Theft Tied to Investigations
Prosecutors allege a former FBI counterintelligence supervisor stole cryptocurrency from wallets connected to investigations, with reports noting guidance sought from ChatGPT and plans to relocate
- Trump Family's American Bitcoin tops 8,000 BTC after record mining quarter
American Bitcoin reported a notable quarterly gain, surpassing 8,000 BTC as a Hut 8 subsidiary expanded holdings while Bitcoin's price moved lower during the period.
- BlackRock rolls out tokenized money market funds to back stablecoin reserves
BlackRock unveils blockchain-based money market funds designed to serve as reserve assets for stablecoins, aiming to meet GENIUS Act eligibility requirements for U.S. issuers
- Tom Lee’s Bitmine extends Ethereum stash, flags 5% circulating supply goal
Bitmine reports adding hundreds of thousands of ETH to its treasury and reinforces plans to own a significant slice of Ethereum’s circulating supply as the token outperforms indices in July.
- US-Japan yen intervention stirs Bitcoin risk fears as August looms
Coordinated yen action sent the currency higher, prompting renewed concerns over carry trades in Bitcoin amid ongoing USD strength and heightened August risk, according to market reports.
- Bernstein: Clarity Act stall could push crypto lower, spur regulatory action
According to reports, Bernstein says congressional failure to pass the CLARITY Act this year could push crypto valuations lower while prompting faster U.S. regulatory rulemaking
- MicroStrategy sells 1,638 BTC to fund dividends and STRC repurchases
MicroStrategy disclosed another drawdown of bitcoin and cash raised via stock activity to fund dividend payments and repurchase STRC stock.
- Trump Brothers-Backed American Bitcoin Posts Record BTC Output and Narrowed Q2 Loss
American Bitcoin, the Trump brothers-backed mining firm, reported a record BTC output in Q2 and a narrower net loss as mining revenue rose, according to reports from Investing.com and Cointelegraph.
- Bithumb targets 2028 IPO after restructuring and accounting switch
South Korean crypto exchange Bithumb plans a preliminary listing review in 2027 as part of a path toward an eventual 2028 initial public offering, following a shift to international accounting standards this year.
- Coldcard-linked losses surge as small Bitcoin transfers spike, market jitters persist
Market observers track continued Coldcard-associated transfers and losses, with estimates around $89 million reported as Bitcoin trades drift below key levels amid broader macro headlines
- Coldcard Bitcoin exploit climbs to $89M as attackers drain wallets
Analysts say a third wave of Coldcard wallet breaches has pushed observed losses toward $89 million across thousands of addresses, with victims moving funds to exchanges for safety.
- Binance founder warns on cold wallet risks after $70 million exploit
Following a $70 million breach centered on Coldcard hardware wallets, CZ urged diversifying funds across multiple wallets as researchers note weaknesses in seed generation
- Bitcoin ETFs end July higher as inflows offset prior withdrawals
Spot Bitcoin ETFs posted July inflows while the year-to-date tally remained in the red, with traders focusing on macro data and policy signals despite a margin of resistance late in the month
- Circle gains New York trust charter to offer fiduciary and custody services
Circle has secured a New York trust charter for its subsidiary, enabling fiduciary and custody services for USDC under state banking law as crypto regulation accelerates
- New York Sues Kalshi Over Illegal Gambling, Seeks $36 Billion
New York state files suit against Kalshi, alleging an unlicensed gambling platform, amid broader spats over how prediction markets fit into state and federal regulation.
- Strategy reports $8.2B Q2 loss as bitcoin slump strains liquidity plan
The bitcoin treasury company posted an $8.2 billion second-quarter loss amid a drop in bitcoin prices, while outlining a cash reserve to back preferred stock payouts tied to its monetization program
- Coinbase shares slide after second-quarter miss on revenue expectations
Coinbase posted a disappointing second quarter, missing revenue and earnings expectations for the third straight quarter, as shares declined following the results.
- Coinbase Reports Q2 Decline in Revenue as Trading Slows, Yet Growth in Non-Trading Segments Persists
Coinbase posted softer quarterly revenue and a net loss as crypto trading activity cooled, while subscription services, stablecoins, and lending continued to expand amid a backdrop of softer spot markets
- BitRiver founder charged in Russia; Australia targets Telegram over terror content
Russian authorities charge BitRiver founder Igor Runets in an alleged $8 million crypto mining equipment fraud; days later, Australia moves to punish Telegram over failing to remove terror-related content, with a potential multi-million-dollar penalty.
- Luno trims 20% of workforce as automation reshapes its strategy
Luno reduces global staff by a fifth amid an automation-led shift away from retail trading toward institutional infrastructure, following a prior large cut in early 2023
- Robinhood posts record quarter as volatility drives trading and prediction markets surge
Robinhood reports a record quarter with $1.31 billion in revenue as prediction markets surge while crypto revenue declines
- MoonPay launches PayBox vault enabling ChatGPT and Claude to authorize crypto moves
MoonPay introduces PayBox vault that embeds a crypto wallet in AI chat agents, allowing users of ChatGPT and Claude to authorize purchases, swaps, and cross‑chain transactions while preserving asset custody.
- Fed holds rates steady as crypto reacts: Bitcoin and Ethereum wobble
With the Fed keeping the federal funds rate within a fixed range, key digital-asset markets faced renewed volatility as markets priced in the central bank’s unchanged stance and potential future policy signals.
- BNY Mellon pushes onchain with transfer agency records for tokenized funds
BNY Mellon is building a blockchain-based transfer agency platform to digitize ownership records for tokenized funds while maintaining its existing systems, aiming to tap a multi-trillion dollar transfer agency market on blockchain rails.
- Russia charges Telegram founder Durov with aiding terrorism, international warrant issued
Russian authorities have charged Pavel Durov, the founder of Telegram, with aiding terrorism and issued an international arrest warrant, as part of ongoing actions against the messaging platform which has faced substantial fines in Russia
- Bitcoin approaches $64,000 as Fed decision looms and Asia markets steady
Bitcoin climbs toward $64,000 ahead of the Fed meeting while regional markets weigh cautious cues amid earnings and inflation data