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On Monday afternoon, Zcash surged nearly 5% to reach a session high near $494, reclaiming an $8 billion market capitalization and solidifying its position as the top privacy coin. Privacy as Crypto’s ‘Last Frontier’ On the afternoon of Aug.3, the privacy coin Zcash (ZEC) jumped nearly 5% after gaining more than $20 during a six-hour […]

Michael Saylor says he has never sold any personally held bitcoin, separating his own holdings from Strategy’s corporate treasury. His statement followed the company’s third BTC sale of 2026, which left Strategy holding 842,138 bitcoin. Saylor Responds After Strategy’s Latest Bitcoin Sale Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR) Executive Chairman Michael Saylor declared Aug. 3 that he […]

Bitgo Chief Executive Officer Mike Belshe turned one of artificial intelligence’s biggest security debates into a public bitcoin challenge by placing 100 BTC, worth roughly $6.3 million at the time, into a publicly known wallet and inviting Anthropic’s Claude models to steal it. The move followed Anthropic’s disclosure that several of its AI models reached […]

Bitcoin advocate Samson Mow outlined five immediate actions for users affected by the Coldcard wallet losses following the disclosure of a random number generator vulnerability. His recommendations focus on preserving evidence, reporting thefts, avoiding recovery scams, and documenting information that could support ownership claims. Samson Mow Outlines Immediate Actions for Affected Users JAN3 CEO Samson […]

After June’s brutal slide from May, bitcoin miners finally caught a bit of breathing room. July mining revenue climbed by $38.93 million over June, offering a modest rebound, but not enough to erase the pressure many operators have been battling for months. May’s Boom Quickly Turned Into June’s Bust The latest six months of mining […]

The Coldcard security incident entered another chapter after a public bitcoin transaction offered laundering services to the thief behind one of the largest self-custody bitcoin thefts ever recorded, while users also reported emergency firmware updates leaving some hardware wallets unusable. The new developments come just days after Coinkite disclosed that a long-dormant firmware flaw had […]

Grayscale urged Senate leaders to schedule a CLARITY Act vote before the August recess, warning that delay threatens U.S. competitiveness. The bill would divide crypto oversight between federal regulators and establish nationwide market rules. Grayscale Presses Senate Leaders as Legislative Window Closes Digital asset manager Grayscale called on Senate leaders to bring the CLARITY Act […]

Elon Musk rejected a Wall Street Journal report claiming Tesla explored separating or selling its China business ahead of a potential SpaceX merger. The public dispute centers on one of Tesla’s largest operations and a report linking it to a broader corporate restructuring. Musk Rejects Report on Tesla’s China Business Elon Musk rejected a report […]

Michael Saylor rejected claims that Strategy had approved a new $5 billion bitcoin sale plan, identifying the authorization as an existing capital-management tool. His clarification separates potential selling capacity from an immediate decision to reduce holdings. Saylor Pushes Back on Viral Bitcoin Sale Claim Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor pushed back Aug. 1 on reports […]

A suspected third wave of Coldcard-related bitcoin sweeps has pushed the observed incident to an estimated 1,367 BTC, while exchange deposits and long-dormant wallet activity have added two more signals for analysts to watch. A Third Wave Expands the Damage Galaxy Research disclosed on X that the three suspected waves drained about 4,585 addresses and […]

Federal prosecutors allege the chief executive of a cross-border currency exchange business converted $750,000 into cryptocurrency for undercover agents before arranging payments tied to an alleged murder-for-hire plot. Authorities also claim the executive sent 25,000 USDT as part of the final payment after agents staged the victim’s killing. Prosecutors Allege Crypto Payments Completed Murder-for-Hire Scheme […]

An attacker exploited weak seeds generated by certain Coldcard hardware wallets to steal bitcoin worth roughly tens of millions from hundreds of addresses on July 30. According to a deep analysis from Galaxy Research, the core theft unfolded in a tightly coordinated burst lasting about 25 minutes, while broader analysis later connected roughly 1,196 addresses […]

Strategy Inc. and Michael Saylor declared support for the CLARITY Act on July 31 as Senate lawmakers faced mounting pressure to advance comprehensive cryptocurrency rules. Their support connects the legislation with institutional adoption, market growth, and clearer protections for digital asset ownership. Strategy and Saylor Join the CLARITY Act Campaign Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR) announced […]

Chainalysis found that the Coldcard attacker stole roughly $30 million within 10 minutes after prioritizing the largest wallets. The $38 million-plus sweep reached 500 wallets and exposed lasting risks for seeds created on vulnerable firmware. Attacker Prioritized Coldcard Wallets With the Largest Balances Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis revealed on July 31 that the attacker targeted […]

The Central Bank of Brazil reported that demand for cryptocurrency assets, including bitcoin, ether, and stablecoins, reached over $14 billion during the first half of 2026. This represents a 135% increase over H1 2025, indicating continued demand expansion. Central Bank of Brazil’s Statistics Highlight Rise of Crypto and Stablecoin Demand Brazil, the largest economy in […]

Grand Theft Auto developer Rockstar has disabled Diamond Casino wagering for Australian GTA Online players, adding the country to a list of restricted territories that has existed since 2019. GTA VI, set to launch four months from now, arrives in a regulatory landscape that did not exist when the franchise last launched, and is expected […]

Samsung SDS plans to combine its cloud, cybersecurity and IT services business with Dunamu’s blockchain expertise as the companies position themselves to capitalize on South Korea’s emerging digital asset infrastructure market. President and CEO Lee Jun-hee outlined the strategy during Samsung SDS’s second-quarter 2026 earnings call on July 29, describing the company’s recent investment in […]

New service launched July 4, 2026, giving qualified borrowers a structured way to finance Bitcoin purchases and build long-term ownership over time FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., July 29, 2026 — CoinMortgage Inc. today announced the launch of its Bitcoin purchase financing services, which became available on July 4, 2026. CoinMortgage enables qualified borrowers to obtain loans […]

Underdog’s in-house UDX exchange recorded a reported $1.2 million in July 27 trading volume, reaching its first million-dollar day ten days after initial test trades. The result suggests Underdog avoided the usual cold-start problem for a new exchange, but UDX appears to be handling only a small fraction of the company’s broader prediction-market activity. Existing […]

Dragonfly managing partner Haseeb Qureshi says crypto venture capital could lose relevance as dominant platforms capture more users and liquidity. The warning comes as the number of active crypto investors falls to its lowest level since late 2020. Cryptorank Counts Just 150 Active Venture Firms, Fewest Since November 2020 Crypto venture capital may be approaching […]

SEC Chair Paul Atkins says he is optimistic Congress will pass the CLARITY Act, a landmark crypto market structure bill designed to create clearer digital asset rules. The Senate review now becomes the key test for whether the U.S. will establish its first comprehensive crypto market structure framework. SEC Chair Pushes Congress Toward New Crypto […]

Michael Saylor says Bitcoin can grow 100-fold and become the foundation of global capital, but warns changes to consensus rules could threaten scarcity, security, and the network’s long-term value. Bitcoin’s Success Brings a New Fight Over Its Rules Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR) Executive Chairman Michael Saylor warned that Bitcoin’s greatest challenge may come from internal […]

Zcash activated its Ironwood network upgrade on Tuesday, replacing its vulnerable Orchard shielded pool with a hardened system designed to restore independent verification of the cryptocurrency’s circulating supply. The NU6.3 upgrade went live July 28 at block height 3,428,143, introducing a separate Ironwood shielded pool, a new transaction format, and a mandatory accounting checkpoint for […]

Payward has agreed to acquire Magic Labs’ wallet-as-a-service business, adding embedded, non-custodial wallets to the infrastructure platform behind Kraken. The deal brings technology used to create more than 60 million wallets into Payward’s expanding enterprise product suite. Newton Labs Sells Magic Wallet Business to Focus Fully on Onchain Authorization Payward, the parent company of crypto […]

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong says artificial intelligence will strengthen crypto’s role rather than replace it. He expects autonomous agents to rely on stablecoins and blockchain networks for payments, trading and financial services. Coinbase Bets AI Agents Will Use USDC, Base and x402 for Machine-Speed Payments Coinbase co-founder and CEO Brian Armstrong has rejected the idea […]

Franklin Templeton has joined Blackrock, Fidelity, and Goldman Sachs in supporting the CLARITY Act, strengthening Wall Street’s push for federal crypto rules as senators review updated legislation before a potential floor vote. Franklin Templeton Adds to Wall Street’s CLARITY Act Support Financial giant Franklin Templeton, a subsidiary of Franklin Resources Inc. (NYSE: BEN), announced its […]

Galaxy Research lowered its estimate for the CLARITY Act becoming law in 2026 to 30% after lawmakers released final text of the crypto market structure bill, with unresolved disputes threatening the bipartisan support needed for passage. Galaxy Research Lowers CLARITY Act Outlook After Final Senate Text Galaxy Research lowered its estimate for the CLARITY Act […]

Ripple executives are backing the CLARITY Act as lawmakers debate the future of U.S. crypto regulation, with Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse urging action while financial firms, technology groups, and advocacy organizations rally behind clearer digital asset rules. Ripple Executives Push CLARITY Act as Senate Debate Continues A renewed push from Ripple leadership is adding momentum […]

Bank of Russia Governor Elvira Nabiullina rejected the notion of a divide created by the recently passed Bill No. 1194918-8, which establishes a framework for cryptocurrency regulation. She stressed that withdrawal of crypto abroad had no limitations for both qualified and non-qualified investors. Bank of Russia Ratifies Openness Of Crypto Ecosystem: ‘No Restrictions for Transferring […]