Year: 2026

Crypto

Coldcard Firmware 5.6.1 Forces User Entropy Into Every New Seed After $100M Exploit

Coinkite has released new Coldcard firmware that forces users to provide their own randomness when generating new wallet seeds. Coinkite, the company behind Coldcard, has shipped a firmware update that will not generate a new wallet seed until the…

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XRP ETF inflows top $1.55 billion; XRP price rebounds; holders earn up to $9,000 daily

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. EX DeFi attracts XRP investors seeking diversified income via cloud mining as ETF inflows revive institutional interest. Summary US…

Illinois’ 0.2% Crypto Tax Sparks a Full-Blown Courtroom War

Key Takeaways Blockchain Association sued Aug. 21 to block Illinois’ 0.2% digital asset tax. Illinois’ 0.2% levy could tax trades, transfers and custody beginning Jan. 1. Crypto Council for Innovation wants enforcement blocked before Jan. 1, 2027. The Blockchain Association…

Ripple CEO Speaks Out After White House and CFTC Meetings: Here’s What He Said

The exec said it was great to join the inaugural CFTC Innovation Advisory Committee shortly after the White House gathering. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse spoke for the first time after attending a crypto meeting at the White House earlier…

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STRC stays below $100 as Jain questions 12% yield

Strategy’s STRC preferred stock has remained below its $100 stated value at $95.31 despite Bitcoin’s rally to about $77,125, prompting Multicoin Capital co-founder Tushar Jain to argue that its 12% dividend does not adequately cover the risk of another deep…

HYPE Hits $82 Record High While Multicoin Moves $20M to Coinbase

Key Takeaways HYPE hit an all-time high of $82 yesterday, up 38% over the past week. Multicoin Capital moved 308,884 HYPE, worth $19.8 million, to Coinbase Prime. Trump’s CFTC comments fueled HYPE’s rally on August 19-20, even as sell-pressure concerns…

Ray Dalio Predicts US Debt Crisis and Backs Bitcoin, Gold Over Bonds

The legendary legacy investor believes a US debt crisis could arrive within roughly three yeras and urged investors to turn to BTC and gold over government debt. Ray Dalio, once one of the most prominent crypto critics, has made…

South Korea advances crypto access for 3,500 companies

South Korea has advanced a three-part digital-finance program covering crypto accounts for about 3,500 companies, legal recognition for tokenized securities, and deposit-token trials involving nine banks. Summary About 3,500 listed companies and professional investors are eligible for South Korea’s corporate…

GensynAI’s Jeff Amico Says RWA Investors May Lack Creditor Rights

Key Takeaways GensynAI’s Jeff Amico warns RWA vault users may lack direct claims despite rising tokenized lending. Pareto and FalconX offer 2 stronger safeguards: credit agreements and clearer default rights. RWA growth now hinges on better legal protections and offchain…

Bitcoin Shows First Warning Signs After $15K Surge in 2 Days

Is BTC’s rally in danger now? Bitcoin experienced one of its most impressive price increases in recent history since Wednesday afternoon as it skyrocketed by over $15,000 in less than 48 hours to near $80,000 for the first time…