Crypto
Bitcoin Miner Rejects BIP-110 Despite Using Supportive Mining Pool
Simple Mining opted out of BIP-110 by using custom software settings, bypassing the default support provided by its mining pool, Ocean.
Bitcoin Crosses $65,000 as Markets Await US Inflation Data
Bitcoin, ether and BNB each rose nearly 3% on the week as global equities traded near record highs ahead of upcoming US inflation releases.
Australia Suspends Cryptolink Bitcoin ATM Registration Over Reporting Failures
Australia's financial watchdog has suspended Cryptolink's registration for three months following basic reporting failures and a previous fine.
XRP Trails Broader Crypto Market Rally Despite Ongoing ETF Inflows
While major digital assets like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana posted gains, XRP declined 5% over the past week.
Crypto Quantum Attack Will Resemble Ordinary Key Theft, Says Quantus
Bad actors using quantum computers to break cryptography are unlikely to target high-profile wallets publicly.
Ex-US Defense Secretary Mark Esper Characterizes CLARITY Act as National Security Measure
Former US Defense Secretary Mark Esper argues that the CLARITY Act functions primarily as a national security bill rather than a financial services measure.
BIP-110 Fails Following Fork, Senate CLARITY Vote Punted to September
Bitcoin Improvement Proposal 110 has effectively dissolved following a fork, while a Senate vote on the CLARITY act is deferred until September.
Senate Delay on Clarity Act Draws Industry Frustration
The digital asset sector expresses disappointment over the Senate's decision to postpone a procedural vote on the Clarity Act.
Hyperliquid RWA Perpetuals Growth Diverts Revenue Backing HYPE Token
Hyperliquid has recorded four consecutive quarters of declining revenue despite reaching record-high open interest, driven by a fee-sharing program.
Bitcoin Spot ETFs Pull In $853 Million Led by BlackRock's IBIT
U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds recorded $853.54 million in net inflows last week, marking the strongest weekly performance since mid-April.
Bitcoin Volatility Recedes as Underlying Market Risks Persist
Bitcoin volatility has compressed significantly, though market participants note that underlying structural risks remain present.
Bitcoin's BIP-110 Advances Toward Activation Despite Minimal Miner Support
Despite near-zero backing from miners, the controversial Bitcoin improvement proposal continues to progress due to its user-activated design.
US Crypto Bill Misses Key Senate Window as Focus Shifts
As federal legislation stalls ahead of the Senate's summer recess, market participants are increasingly examining alternative regulatory paths.
Russia Targets Unlicensed Crypto Exchanges in Crackdown Linked to Ukraine
Russian security services have arrested at least 20 individuals allegedly connected to unlicensed cryptocurrency operations tied to Ukraine.
FTX Collapse Offers Case for Legislative Clarity on Digital Assets
Regulatory compliance allowed certain compliant segments of FTX to survive its collapse, highlighting the need for comprehensive digital asset legislation.
Polymarket Adopts Time-Weighted Prices Following Million-Dollar Exploits
The prediction market is shifting to time-weighted pricing to prevent traders from executing artificial price manipulation strategies.
OKX Executive Doubts Clarity Act Passage, Warns Optimism Is Priced Into Bitcoin
A legislative victory for crypto is unlikely before the midterms as Democrats lack incentive to hand Republicans a win, according to OKX's Rafique.
BitMEX Sale Fails as Buyers Hesitate Over Founder Holdings and Scale
A potential acquisition of cryptocurrency exchange BitMEX fell through after prospective buyers raised concerns.
U.S. Expands Iran Crypto Sanctions, Targeting Two Exchanges
The Treasury Department's OFAC has targeted Shelbit and Aban Tether in an ongoing effort to restrict Tehran's access to cryptocurrency and foreign currency.
Bitcoin Holders Risk Losing Real BTC in Potential BIP-110 Fork, Developer Warns
Bitcoin holders face potential risks if a minority chain splits from the network, with developers advising inaction to prevent replay attacks.
New XRP Ledger Amendments Target Tokenized Wall Street Assets
A proposed amendment to the XRP Ledger aims to facilitate institutional adoption by introducing encrypted token balances and selective regulatory access.
BTCPay Urges LND Node Operators to Update After Exploit
Attackers compromised credentials controlling Lightning wallets and moving funds, prompting urgent security updates.
T. Rowe Price Defends Including Memecoins in Active Crypto ETF Strategy
The $1.9 trillion asset manager stated that excluding established memecoins on principle would undermine its active investment approach.
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan Projects Trillions in Institutional Inflows for Bitcoin
Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan says a minor allocation shift from global institutional capital pools could direct trillions of dollars into bitcoin.