Fed rate pause was the right call, Goldman’s Kaplan says
Goldman Sachs Vice Chairman Robert Kaplan has backed the Federal Reserve’s 9–3 decision to keep interest rates at 3.50%–3.75% in July, arguing that policymakers needed more time to assess inflation before acting. Summary The Fed held rates at 3.50%–3.75% in…
Non-Custodial Bitcoin Bridge Boltz Shuts Down After AI-Assisted Attacks
A new group of veteran Bitcoiners will take over operations after supplying fresh capital and engineering resources. Boltz has suspended its Bitcoin swap service after a series of AI-assisted attacks caused losses for the bootstrapped five-person company, with the…
He Went House-Hunting Saturday, Then Won $1M on His Porch Sunday
Key Takeaways Raymond Johnson won $1M on a $10 Triple Red 777 Jackpot ticket on his porch. He took the $600,000 lump sum over a $50,000-a-year, 20-year annuity. Two of the game’s three $1 million top prizes have been claimed…
Fed July rate hold was ‘absolutely’ right, Kaplan says
Goldman Sachs Vice Chairman Rob Kaplan has backed the Federal Reserve’s 9–3 decision to hold interest rates at 3.50%–3.75% in July while urging policymakers to keep their options open before September. Summary Kaplan said the Fed was right to leave…
Wintermute Bets $1 Billion on AI and High-Frequency Trading Expansion
Key Takeaways Wintermute plans $1B over 5 years for AI and HFT as it expands beyond crypto. Wintermute’s volume fell from $15B to $10B daily, accelerating its push into traditional markets. Wintermute aims for 50%+ non-crypto revenue by the end…
UBS raises BlackRock Bitcoin ETF stake to $90 million
UBS has increased its BlackRock Bitcoin ETF holding to about 2.5 million shares worth nearly $90 million as of June 30, lifting the position’s value by roughly 230% during the first half of 2026. Summary UBS held about 2.5 million…
Tether Clears First Full Audit as KPMG Issues Unqualified Opinion on 2025 Statements
The stablecoin giant’s reserves exceeded liabilities by $6.81 billion. The entity behind the world’s largest stablecoin has announced that KPMG U.S. issued an unqualified audit opinion on the financial statements of Tether International, S.A. de C.V. for the year…
Tether gets unqualified KPMG opinion in first full audit
Tether has completed its first independent financial statement audit, with KPMG U.S. issuing an unqualified opinion after reviewing its 2025 accounts and a reported $6.814 billion reserve surplus. Summary KPMG audited Tether International’s financial statements for the year ended Dec….
TRM Labs Reveals MiCA Purged 80% of European Crypto Firms
Key Takeaways MiCA consolidated the EU crypto market, with only about 20% of existing firms receiving authorization. The rules successfully isolated high-risk companies, reducing European exposure to sanctioned entities. The EU plans a full revision of the MiCA framework to…
The Ideal Moment to Buy Ethereum (ETH) Is Now: Here’s Why
“Everybody is waiting for that ultimate confirmation, but that never comes,” Michael van de Poppe stated. It was the start of June when the second-largest cryptocurrency last traded above the $2,000 psychological level and is currently down 60% on…
