FBI Agent Charged With Stealing $1 Million in Cryptocurrency From Suspect’s Wallets
A former FBI supervisory special agent has been charged with stealing nearly $1 million in cryptocurrency from digital wallets tied to an active counterintelligence investigation, in a case that underscores the risks of insider abuse as law enforcement agencies increasingly…
Mastercard Completes BVNK Acquisition to Accelerate Stablecoin Payments Infrastructure
Mastercard has officially completed its acquisition of London-based stablecoin infrastructure provider BVNK, marking a major step in the payments giant’s strategy to bridge traditional financial systems with blockchain-based digital assets. The deal strengthens Mastercard’s ability to support seamless value transfers…
Michael Saylor’s Strategy Sells 1,638 Bitcoin as Cash Reserve Plan Expands
Strategy Inc., the Bitcoin treasury company tied to Michael Saylor, sold 1,638 BTC in the week from July 27 to August 2, 2026, according to an 8-K filing submitted to the SEC on August 3. The transaction generated approximately $104.73…
CLARITY Act Faces Critical 72-Hour Window as Senate Leaves Bill Off Monday Agenda
The U.S. Senate has entered a crucial week for cryptocurrency legislation after the Digital Asset Market Clarity (CLARITY) Act was absent from Monday’s official floor schedule, leaving lawmakers with just days to begin advancing the bill before Congress starts its…
Bitcoin Cold-Wallet Attack Spreads to 4,500 Addresses as Losses Near $89 Million
A sophisticated attack exploiting a years-old vulnerability in Bitcoin cold wallets has expanded significantly, with blockchain researchers estimating that nearly $89 million worth of BTC has now been stolen from more than 4,500 wallet addresses. The campaign, which targets wallets…
Tether Posts $1.5 Billion Q2 Operating Profit as Treasury Holdings Drive Earnings
Tether, the issuer of the world’s largest stablecoin USDT, reported $1.5 billion in net operating profit for the second quarter of 2026, as returns from its U.S. Treasury portfolio continued to power earnings despite declines in the value of its…
New York Sues Kalshi, Calls Prediction Market an ‘Illegal Gambling Operation,’ Seeks $36 Billion
New York has filed a sweeping lawsuit against prediction market platform Kalshi, accusing the company of operating an illegal gambling business and seeking penalties that could total at least $36 billion. The lawsuit, filed on July 31 by New York…
Aave Plans to Shut Down Six Blockchain Deployments in Strategic Network Cleanup
Aave, the world’s largest decentralized lending protocol, is preparing to streamline its multi-chain footprint by retiring six blockchain deployments and dozens of underutilized asset markets. The proposal, currently under governance review, is part of a broader effort to cut operating…
Strategy Posts $8.2 Billion Q2 Net Loss as Bitcoin Slump Cuts Holdings Value
Strategy (NASDAQ: MSTR) reported an $8.22 billion net loss for the second quarter of 2026 after a decline in Bitcoin prices sharply reduced the reported value of its digital asset holdings under fair-value accounting rules. The results highlight how closely…
SEC Ready to Write Crypto Rules if CLARITY Act Stalls, Chair Atkins Says
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is prepared to move ahead with its own cryptocurrency regulatory framework if Congress fails to pass the Digital Asset Market Clarity (CLARITY) Act, according to SEC Chair Paul Atkins. Speaking with CNBC, Atkins…
