Crypto
Core Lightning identifies multiple vulnerabilities, urges security update
Open-source Bitcoin Lightning Network implementation confirms real flaws in AI-generated CVE reports, advises node operators to upgrade or temporarily restrict activity.
Bitcoin dips 0.9% after August surge as Strategy Inc. buys 4,603 coins
Top cryptocurrencies retreated Tuesday after Monday’s gains, with Bitcoin slipping below $78,000. Strategy Inc. disclosed its first Bitcoin purchase in two months, funding the $368.7 million acquisition via a $602.8 million stock sale.
Institutions Must Navigate Both Regulators and Middle East Turbulence to Keep Bitcoin Exposure Viable
Bitcoin hovers near $80,000 as U.S. regulators tighten scrutiny and Middle East tensions flare, forcing investors to balance hedge potential against escalating policy risk.
Bitcoin ETF inflows drop to $232M as BTC stalls below $80K
US spot Bitcoin ETFs logged their smallest daily inflow in nine sessions amid Bitcoin’s retreat from $80K, while XRP funds saw their largest inflow since January. Total inflows over eight days reached $2.8 billion.
BIS chief deems stablecoins unsuitable for mainstream payments
Bank for International Settlements' General Manager Pablo Hernandez de Cos argues tokenized deposits are a stronger alternative for daily transactions, citing structural flaws in stablecoins.
Japan proposes tax exemption for trust-type stablecoins from 2027
Proposal seeks to exempt trust-type stablecoins from beneficiary reporting requirements as part of Japan's fiscal 2027 tax reforms. Legislative approval remains pending.
Binance co-founders used Simpsons aliases in meetings
Changpeng Zhao and Yi He adopted cartoon character names during internal company communications.
HC Wainwright names Strive top crypto stock pick for H2 2026
Strive (ASST) receives a Buy rating with a $36 price target as HC Wainwright forecasts Bitcoin at $130,000 by year-end 2026.
Bitcoin indicator signals August surge to $80,000
An on-chain metric suggests sustained capital inflow supported the cryptocurrency’s price advance.
Bitcoin dips below $79,000 ahead of U.S. inflation data release
Top cryptocurrencies retreated as Bitcoin slipped 0.5% while U.S. inflation figures for July showed a 3.7% annual rise, complicating Fed rate expectations. Nvidia earnings loomed.
Bitcoin dips below $80,000 as inflation data looms
Cryptocurrency markets cooled after a brief surge, with Bitcoin retreating from three-month highs ahead of U.S. personal consumption expenditures data. Altcoins posted mixed moves.
Wall Street eases bitcoin whales' shift from self-custody: report
ETF issuers are reducing barriers for large bitcoin holders to exchange self-custody holdings for ETF shares.
XRP’s 44% rally brings leverage back, raising pullback risk
XRP’s futures leverage on Binance hits its highest since January as long positions dominate trading.
Crypto Fear & Greed Index hits highest since October’s wipeout
The index surged from 27 to 74 in under two weeks, reflecting a sharp shift from risk aversion to risk appetite.
U.S. banks to launch blockchain network by 2027 under BankChain Alliance
Thirty-nine state banking groups unite to build an industry-owned blockchain network for payments, tokenized deposits and stablecoins, with interoperability planned across other chains.
Coinbase, Webull expand crypto services to Canada via new partnership
Partnership leverages Coinbase’s institutional-grade crypto infrastructure to power Webull Canada’s order-execution-only trading. Canadian crypto ownership rises to 25% amid regulatory clarity.
Strategy Corp buys $370M in Bitcoin, first purchase since June
Largest corporate Bitcoin holder adds 4,603 BTC at average $80,318. Funding came from a $602M stock sale, with $151.8M used to repurchase preferred shares.
C1 Fund invests $41.3 million across 11 crypto-related firms
C1 Fund’s portfolio includes Ripple and Kraken, with a 141.5% return on a Ripple stake. The fund also executed a $824,440 share buyback program in early 2026.
Strategy Inc. buys $369.7 million in Bitcoin after 10-week selling streak
MicroStrategy subsidiary purchases 4,603 BTC at average price of $80,318, resuming accumulation after board-approved framework. Holdings now total 845,050 BTC.
Blackboard onchain trading terminal to launch alpha on Sept. 1
Non-custodial platform aims to unify fragmented onchain markets via single interface with phased access rollout beginning Monday.
Sberbank to accept ether and USDT as crypto loan collateral
The bank will reportedly allow ether and USDT as collateral for crypto-backed loans following regulatory updates.
Hyperliquid, Pump.fun drive $638M crypto buyback surge in 2026
Decentralized exchange and memecoin platform accounted for nearly 90% of record token repurchases this year as projects expand buyback strategies.
Bitcoin holds key support as Fed September hike odds rise to 60%
BTC struggles to break above $86,000 resistance while oil volatility surges on U.S.-Iran tensions and Venezuela energy deal. Fed rate expectations shift ahead of August jobs data.
Paybis upgrades Crypto On/Off Ramp with expanded integrations
The cryptocurrency platform Paybis has announced a significant upgrade to its Crypto On/Off Ramp service, broadening its network of partner integrations.