Bitcoin, Ether ETFs Add $220 Million as Blackrock Leads Again
Key Takeaways Blackrock’s IBIT led $128.69M into bitcoin ETFs Thursday, extending inflows to 4 days. Ether ETFs added $92.15M as Blackrock’s ETHA drew $81.14M, reinforcing demand for top crypto funds. HYPE gained $2.84M while Solana lost $859,450, testing whether altcoin…
Bitcoin Miner MARA Posts $611M Loss as Revenue Falls 27%
The miner’s BTC holdings dropped 29% year over year as the company sold to support liquidity and capital projects. MARA Holdings, the largest publicly traded Bitcoin miner, reported a net loss of over $611 million for the second quarter…
US sanctions 2 crypto exchanges over Iran-linked funds
U.S. authorities sanctioned crypto exchanges Shelbit and Aban Tether after alleging that the platforms helped Iran evade restrictions and move funds connected to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Summary OFAC sanctioned Shelbit, Aban Tether and Siavash Kayvanpour over alleged sanctions…
Thune to File Motion to Force September Vote on CLARITY Act
Key Takeaways Senator Thune plans a pre-recess cloture vote on the CLARITY Act, teeing it up for September. This scheduling move signals strong GOP commitment to unlocking crypto investments and jobs. Unresolved stablecoin and ethics disputes threaten to block the…
Micro Bitcoin (BTC) Holders Are Vanishing at the Fastest Pace Since December 2024
Retail investors are exiting Bitcoin at their fastest pace since December as whales keep accumulating near current prices. Bitcoin whales and sharks are continuing to increase their holdings as the cryptocurrency trades in the $63,000 to $65,000 range, according…
CFTC warns prediction markets over gambling-style odds
The CFTC has warned regulated prediction markets against displaying American-style gambling odds as state authorities intensify efforts to classify sports event contracts as unlicensed betting. Summary The CFTC told regulated prediction markets to avoid American-style odds in product displays. Platforms…
Bitcoin Lightning Nodes Hit as BTCPay Signals Emergency 2.4.2 Fix
Key Takeaways BTCPay Server faced an active vulnerability exploit that allowed attackers to steal funds from users. Developers urged users to update to version 2.4.2 or shut down servers to prevent further losses. Following the Coldcard hack, multiple nodes were…
Ethereum’s $5,000 Path? ETH Reclaims a Key Level as Institutions Keep Accumulating
Ethereum remains near $1,900, but hidden strength is building through technical breakouts, institutional interest, and massive treasury purchases. Ethereum has been hovering near the $1,900 level after climbing almost 9% over the past month, but it is still far…
Circle brings native USDC and CCTP to OKX X Layer
Circle has launched native USDC and its Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol on OKX’s X Layer, giving developers and businesses direct access to the regulated stablecoin across payments, DeFi and automated applications. Summary Native USDC is now available on X Layer, replacing…
Someone Always Holds Your Keys. It Should Be You.
If you own a hardware wallet and you have spent the last few days worried, I completely understand. The recent Coldcard incident was serious, and real people lost real money, which is never something to wave away. One company made…
