MARA pledges 18,750 BTC for $600M in new loans
MARA Holdings secured $600 million of new borrowing on Aug. 4 after pledging 18,750 BTC worth about $1.2 billion as initial collateral, according to its Aug. 6 quarterly filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Summary 18,750 BTC worth…
Viral Altcoin Skyrockets 50% as BTC Slips Further From $65K: Weekend Watch
PUMP is the other notable gainer over the past 24 hours, while CRO is trying to recover some of the recent losses. Bitcoin’s dull price action continues over the weekend, as the asset has barely moved from the $65,000…
VALR’s Ehsani Warns Crypto Curbs Could Reduce Regulatory Oversight
Key Takeaways National Treasury and SARB release draft rules governing cross-border crypto transfers. VALR CEO Farzam Ehsani warned that banning corporate crypto flows could push market volume offshore. Stakeholders and interested industry parties have until September 30 to submit public…
CLARITY Act faces Sept. 15 test as Grayscale sees low odds
Grayscale Head of Research Zach Pandl said on Aug. 8 that the CLARITY Act now appears unlikely to become law this year, pointing to a crowded Senate calendar and election year politics. Summary Senate leaders filed cloture on CLARITY, setting…
BTCPay Server Vulnerability Exploited, Draining Merchant Lightning Nodes
A critical vulnerability in BTCPay Server is being actively exploited, allowing attackers to drain Bitcoin from Lightning Network nodes used by merchants and other businesses. BTCPay Server confirmed the attacks late Friday, warning operators running LND, the most widely used…
Bybit Sues North Korea and Lazarus Group Over $1.5 Billion Crypto Heist
Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit has filed a civil lawsuit against North Korea, its Reconnaissance General Bureau (RGB) intelligence agency and the Lazarus Group over the $1.5 billion crypto heist that struck the exchange in February 2025. Filed in the U.S. District…
Cyprus Targets On-Site Audits for Crypto Custodians
Key Takeaways CySEC and ESMA announced joint digital resilience audits for crypto custody providers under CSA 2026. EU crypto custodians must prove strict compliance across 6 core operational risk areas. CySEC will execute on-site and desk reviews on a sample…
XRP ETF sees $3.58 million outflow and price plunge; how XRP holders can earn $7,000 daily
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. XRP faces renewed pressure after its first ETF outflow, while EX DeFi gains attention from investors seeking cloud mining…
67 Investors Paid $10M for NFT Tokens That Launched Worthless
Key Takeaways Prosecutors say Tarsha raised more than $10 million from 67 investors. Investor funds allegedly went to gambling, crypto, and personal spending. FAR collapsed more than 99% after its May 2024 market debut. Founder Indicted Over $10 Million NFT…
Coinbase CEO says CLARITY delay will not slow crypto adoption
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said crypto adoption will continue through stablecoins, tokenization and expanding digital asset markets despite the Senate delaying the CLARITY Act. Summary Armstrong said crypto momentum continues regardless of the congressional timetable. Senate leaders postponed the CLARITY…
