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Japan-listed Remixpoint has sold its entire altcoin portfolio and will now hold only bitcoin as part of a more concentrated crypto strategy. The company exited ETH, SOL, XRP, and DOGE positions for about $5.54 million (¥879 million), locking in roughly $743,270 (¥118 million) in profit. Remixpoint Locks $743K Profit as Bitcoin Becomes Sole Crypto Japanese […]

Fidelity Digital Assets says future quantum computers could derive Bitcoin private keys from exposed public keys, threatening funds. A proposed hash-based signature system could strengthen security, although larger signatures would reduce transaction throughput and complicate wallet recovery. Fidelity Examines Bitcoin’s Quantum Vulnerability Bitcoin’s private-key protections may eventually require replacement or supplementation, according to the Fidelity […]

Grayscale says record U.S. household equity exposure and demanding stock valuations strengthen the case for crypto diversification. The crypto asset manager argues digital assets are emerging from a market reset with lower valuations and investor positioning. Record Equity Exposure Strengthens Diversification Case Record stock concentration has left household portfolios more exposed to an equity-market reversal, […]

According to metrics, last month, bitcoin miners logged their best month in revenue since May, capturing $1 billion in profits between the subsidy and fees. The strong earnings were fueled by bitcoin’s price rising 24.95% in August, giving mining operators some much-needed breathing room. Bitcoin Miners Pocket $1 Billion as Hashprice Finds Relief Bitcoin miners […]

Two Thai businessmen say Tether blacklisted $42.4 million of their USDT four months before any court authorized the freeze, and now they’re suing to get it back. A Freeze Before Any Warrant Nutthawat Rukthammachalern and Natthawat Kasamvilas filed suit against Tether on Aug. 31 in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New […]

Wallets holding more than 100 bitcoin added roughly 60,000 BTC in August, according to Cryptoquant data, while smaller holders sold into the month’s rally. The Chart Behind the Bitcoin Price Rally Cryptoquant analyst Woo Minkyu laid out the month gone by in a single chart, exposing a stark slip. Between August 1 and August 30, […]

The London Stock Exchange and Payward are working to bring tokenized versions of major U.K.-listed shares onchain. The partnership could eventually connect regulated market infrastructure with 24-hour blockchain-based trading and settlement. LSE and Payward Prepare 100 UK xStocks for Investors in 110+ Countries Payward, the company behind the xStocks tokenized equities framework, has partnered with […]

Unitree’s shares jumped about 500% in their Shanghai Stock Exchange debut after the Hangzhou humanoid-robot maker showcased its new “Superman” model. The stock opened up as much as 629% and traded around 883.87 yuan, up from an IPO price of 150.8 yuan, putting the company’s valuation near 445 billion yuan. Unitree hit the Shanghai Stock […]

Ripple and Settlemint are combining digital asset custody and tokenization tools for regulated financial institutions. The integration could reduce reliance on separate providers for issuance, compliance, settlement, custody, and ongoing asset servicing. Ripple and Settlemint Combine Custody With Tokenization Ripple and Settlemint, a blockchain technology company specializing in digital asset lifecycle management, formed a strategic […]

Kalshi’s Head of Institutional says the single market users request most isn’t tied to sports or elections, it’s whether their own relationship will survive. The Market Nobody Expected to Top the Request List Kalshi built a tool inside its app that lets users pitch markets they want to see listed. Ask Andy Ross, the platform’s […]

If you’re looking to the next CEO, John Ternus, for clues about how crypto asset-related strategy might change at the multi-trillion-dollar tech giant Apple, you need to look elsewhere too. August 31 is Tim Cook’s last day at the company as CEO, after serving in this position for 15 years and now moving into the […]

Kalshi issued its first permanent ban on Monday, barring former U.S. Rep. George Santos and fining him $71,356 over trades on his own State of the Union attendance. The exchange cited his failure to cooperate with its investigation – a finding its own notice never substantiates, and one the CFTC contradicted in July. Disagreements and […]

The European Commission has placed ChatGPT, Reddit and Roblox under direct supervision, requiring each to assess and mitigate the risks its systems create within four months of notification of their designations. Breaches can cost 6% of global annual turnover. Why the Commission Classified ChatGPT as a Search Engine The European Commission designated ChatGPT, Reddit and […]

Bitwise’s XRP ETF has surpassed $500 million in assets under management nine months after its launch. The fund now holds nearly 364.8 million XRP, giving brokerage-account investors indirect exposure to the crypto token without direct custody. Bitwise XRP ETF Passes $500 Million Milestone Bitwise Asset Management stated in an Aug. 31 post on X that […]

Strategy purchased another 4,603 bitcoin for $369.7 million, pushing Michael Saylor’s company deeper into its long-running bitcoin treasury strategy after he teased the acquisition on Sunday. Saylor Delivers on ‘We’re Back’ With 4,603-Bitcoin Purchase The Nasdaq-listed company acquired the bitcoin at an average price of $80,318 per coin, according to Saylor’s announcement Monday, Aug. 31. […]

Robinhood Chain’s apps pulled in $2.66 million in revenue over 24 hours, edging out Ethereum and Hyperliquid L1 on the same metric. A Two-Month-Old Chain Punches Above Its Weight Even though the Arbitrum-built L2 launched its public mainnet on July 1, during Robinhood’s “The World Is Flat” event in London, it is already beating far […]

In June, 75% of tech job listings asked for explicit AI skills, up from 67% in March and a 178% year-over-year jump. That surge is forcing Gen Z to choose between hyper-specializing in areas like agentic AI and responsible AI or building a “geek polyvalent” profile that pairs technical range with human judgment, a framework […]

An interactive map estimates how 67 million American crypto holders are distributed across every state and congressional district. Separate data show the industry supports nearly 232,000 jobs and $55.4 billion in economic activity. Interactive Map Tracks Crypto Holders Across the US An interactive map estimates where 67 million American crypto holders live, providing figures for […]

U.S. forces struck Iranian rocket launchers near the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday after reportedly spotting preparations for another mining operation, abruptly ending a roughly monthlong lull in direct attacks between Washington and Tehran. Sunday’s Aug. 30 strikes put military risk squarely back over one of the world’s most critical energy corridors after more than […]

From last Friday to this Friday, bitcoin has gone up roughly 2%, presumably digesting last week’s candle, the single largest weekly candle by dollar amount in its history. Thus far, the breakout has held. Through Thursday’s close, U.S. equities have also been flat to slightly positive, owed almost entirely to Nvidia’s nearly 9% Thursday surge, […]

A $1 million Powerball ticket sold at Circle K store #2704686 at 6107 W. Parmer Lane in Austin has now expired after going unclaimed past the Texas Lottery’s August 1 deadline. The ticket matched the five white balls 3, 8, 31, 60, and 65 in the February 2, 2026 drawing but missed the red Powerball […]

Cryptoquant founder Ki Young Ju says bitcoin’s current bull cycle could peak as institutions and ETFs expand beyond the United States. He expects deeper stablecoin liquidity and tokenized asset infrastructure to widen global access. Global ETF Demand Could Shape Bitcoin’s Cycle Peak The peak of bitcoin’s current bull cycle could be driven by institutional capital […]

Zcash has climbed roughly 19-fold over the past year, but Grayscale argues the privacy-focused cryptocurrency may remain undervalued. The crypto asset manager sees privacy, cybersecurity development, and cross-chain connectivity supporting further market-share gains. Grayscale Sees More Room After Zcash’s 19x Rally Zcash may have further upside despite rising approximately 19-fold over the past year, according […]

This week, the co-founder of Refi Hub, Numa Lunah, explained that he was compromised by following a download link delivered inside a Claude chat window. The warning is a wake-up call to blockchain and crypto industry workers, as links, skills, and other packages can lead to irreversible theft. Claude Chat Link Turns Into a Malware […]

U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) snapped a nine-day, $3 billion buying streak with a $202 million net outflow on August 28, even as spot ethereum ETFs added another $102 million the same day. A Nine-Day Run Comes to an End The party lasted nine trading sessions starting August 17, when U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded […]

Well, the short answer is no, as is probably true of any prediction, since you can simply add all this informational chaos to your own research and decisions. However, the longer answer might help you understand how you could read what the co-founders of the two major crypto exchanges say next about where the price […]

The SEC cleared a key regulatory step in Evernorth’s proposed merger, moving the XRP treasury company closer to a Nasdaq listing under the ticker XRPN. Evernorth Merger Moves to Shareholder Vote Evernorth Holdings Inc. moved closer to its planned Nasdaq listing after the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) declared its Form S-4 effective, the […]

Twelve years ago today, cryptographer Hal Finney died after a five-year fight with ALS, six years after he became the first person on Earth to receive a bitcoin transaction. His story is still one of the strangest, most human threads running through Bitcoin’s history. A Signature Before Bitcoin Had a Price Before bitcoin had a […]

Analysts from Bitfinex stressed that this regime change comes as the debasement trade narrative takes center stage once again, with bitcoin starting to be considered, alongside gold, as a hedge against deteriorating fiscal and monetary fundamentals. Bitfinex Highlights Bitcoin Price Correlation with Gold As Debasement Trade Narrative Evolves Analysts warn that bitcoin is starting to […]