Crypto

Israel’s Bits of Gold reports data breach exposing 200,000 customers
Largest crypto broker in Israel discloses cyberattack that may have compromised personal and financial data of 200,000 clients. Assets remain secure.

Bitcoin breaks 200-week moving average in 2022-style selloff
BTC price dips below key long-term trend line, echoing 2022 bear market dynamics as traders brace for further declines.

Binance provided client data to Russian authorities in terrorism case
Reuters reports Binance handed over transaction records and identity documents used in a case against a Russian accused of financing terrorism in Ukraine.

Bitcoin firms Strategy, Metaplanet add reserves as price volatility persists
Two of the largest corporate holders of bitcoin are increasing reserves despite market turbulence, citing long-term mathematical conviction over short-term price fluctuations.

Bitpanda hit with €70,000 fine in Austria’s first MiCA enforcement case
Austrian regulator penalizes Bitpanda for failing to file a white paper 20 days prior to publication and omitting required disclosures in marketing materials under the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets rules.

BitMart X account demands repayment plan from founder over funds status
The exchange's Chinese-language X account called for an Aug. 19 plan to address fund withdrawals and salary payments, which founder Sheldon Xia dismissed as 'fabricated rumors.'

Bitcoin rises with equities but $390M ETF outflows weigh on sentiment
Digital asset briefly aligned with stock market gains, but persistent ETF outflows and regulatory uncertainty capped upside. Bitcoin last changed hands near $64,000.

Bitcoin futures face liquidity squeeze as open interest outpaces volume
Futures market shows signs of strain as open interest surges while trading activity lags, raising concerns over exit capacity during volatility.

DeFiLlama delays mobile app launch after Apple removes phishing app
DefiLlama’s founder cited Apple’s removal of a fake app draining funds as the reason for delaying the mobile launch of its DeFi analytics platform.

Solana Q2 2026 revenue falls short despite infrastructure growth
Quarterly slides show Solana’s revenue missed expectations while infrastructure investments expanded, according to company materials reviewed by Investing.com.

Ireland Proposes New Anti-Money Laundering Standards for Crypto Sector
Ireland outlines new anti-money laundering measures targeting transfers from private crypto wallets and foreign digital asset providers.

Trump-Backed World Liberty Financial Secures Conditional Bank Charter Approval
World Liberty Financial, a project backed by Donald Trump, has received conditional approval for a banking charter.

California Representative Derek Tran Discloses Litecoin Sale via Coinbase
Representative Derek Tran of California's 45th district has reported a sale of Litecoin executed through the Coinbase platform.

Dartmouth Endowment Crypto Holdings Decline to $12 Million
The value of Dartmouth College's cryptocurrency investments fell by $2 million amid declining digital asset prices.

Kraken Parent Payward Reports 17% Revenue Rise in Q2 Despite Volume Drop
Payward Inc. grew second-quarter revenue despite weaker crypto spot trading activity, driven by a 42% jump in funded accounts.

USDT Retains Stablecoin Volume Lead as USDC Gains Momentum
Recent data from payment processor NOWPayments indicates that Tether's USDT continues to dominate stablecoin transaction volumes while USD Coin gains traction.

Bitcoin holds near $63,591 as market volatility hits six-month lows
Cryptocurrency markets see subdued price action as Bitcoin consolidates around $63,591 amid declining volatility.

Data Leak Exposes Trezor and SafePal Wallet Users to Phishing Risks
A recent data leak has compromised information belonging to 54,000 crypto wallet users, heightening phishing risks for owners of Trezor and SafePal devices.

Bank Leumi Partners With Galaxy to Launch Crypto Trading Services
Israel's largest bank will allow customers to buy, hold, and sell Bitcoin, Ether, and Solana through its investment app starting in early 2027.

Bitcoin Self-Custody Faces Scrutiny After $116M Exploit
A major wallet exploit renews security debates as spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds register renewed inflows and corporate accumulation continues.

Why Asia’s Midnight Surge in Bitcoin Matters More Than the $64k Milestone
A $64,000 Bitcoin price spike in Asian trading isn’t just a headline—it reveals shifting liquidity, regulatory nuance, and a new institutional entry point.

BTCC Exchange Serves as Platinum Sponsor for TOKEN2049 Singapore
Cryptocurrency platform BTCC Exchange participates as a platinum sponsor at the TOKEN2049 conference in Singapore, highlighting its '0-Barrier Trading' theme.

Morgan Stanley Increases BlackRock Bitcoin ETF Holdings by 23% in Q2
Morgan Stanley reported its IBIT share count climbed to 16.5 million in the second quarter, alongside increases in Ether ETF positions.

Bitcoin Slips Toward August Lows as Market Eyes Weekly Close
Bitcoin retreated toward $62,500, decoupling from positive U.S. inflation trends and climbing equity markets.

