Crypto

Why Bitmine’s Growing Ethereum Stash Signals a New Institutional Playbook
Bitmine’s recent purchase pushes its ETH holdings to 4.8% of supply, a clear sign that institutional treasuries are treating Ethereum as a core asset, not a side bet.

XRP Slips Below $1 Despite Jeonbuk Bank Adopting Ripple Payments
Jeonbuk Bank has integrated Ripple's 24/7 cross-border payment service for business remittances, though the asset used for flows remains unspecified.

Ethereum Foundation Warns Developers of Potential Tooling Disruptions Ahead of Glamsterdam Upgrade
The Ethereum Foundation advises developers to test on Plataberget before a new gas model rolls out to testnets and the mainnet.

Bitcoin Surpasses $64,000 Amid Diverging Major Token Performance
Bitcoin climbed above $64,000 as most major digital assets slipped, while crypto miners reduced computing power for AI.

South Korea’s Jeonbuk Bank Partners With Ripple for Cross-Border Payments
South Korea-based Jeonbuk Bank is integrating Ripple's cross-border payments platform, though specific launch timelines and settlement assets remain undisclosed.

Strategy Prioritizes Cash Reserves Over Share Buybacks, Says Saylor
Executive Chairman Michael Saylor stated that Strategy is focusing on STRC, cash reserves, and its credit business rather than repurchasing shares.

Binance Plans UK Relaunch with FCA License Application
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance is reportedly preparing to seek regulatory approval in the UK under newly established crypto asset rules.

Bitcoin Records Modest Gains in Monday Trading
The world's largest cryptocurrency posted a slight upward movement on Monday.

Trump-Backed World Liberty Financial Profits from Chinese AI Models
World Liberty Financial, backed by US President Donald Trump, is reportedly generating revenue from marketing Chinese artificial intelligence models classified by the US as national security risks.

BitMart Founder Dismisses Audit Calls Amid Claims of Blocked Funds
BitMart founder Sheldon Lee dismissed calls for a financial audit after social media reports alleged blocked user funds and unpaid employees.

Bitcoin surges past $64,000 as gold rallies, oil steadies
Crypto and gold extend gains amid geopolitical jitters; oil pares losses despite Trump’s Oman remarks. Equities show mixed performance.

Bitmine holds 5% of Ethereum supply after $8.4B in unrealized losses
Bitmine’s Ethereum treasury exceeds 5 million ETH despite $8.4 billion in paper losses. Staked holdings projected to yield $287 million annually.

Compound shifts to institutional lending with $52M investment, new team
DeFi lending protocol Compound allocates $52 million and appoints new leadership to pivot toward institutional clients amid declining retail engagement.

US charges crypto Ponzi scheme suspect after Fiji deportation
Edward Zimbardi faces federal charges for allegedly defrauding investors of $165 million in a crypto Ponzi scheme, with losses exceeding $34 million in currency trades.

Bitmine's ETH holdings rise to 4.8% of supply after latest purchase
Crypto treasury firm Bitmine increases Ethereum holdings to 4.8% of total supply following a $30.5 million ETH acquisition last week. Buying streak extends to 14 months.

Coldcard firmware flaw exposes limits of hardware wallet trust model
A critical vulnerability in Coldcard's firmware highlights the risks of relying on reputation over verifiable security in hardware wallets.

Coldcard wallet bug exposes $100 million in unclaimed funds
A critical flaw in Coldcard’s firmware went undetected for years, enabling unauthorized access to wallets holding over $100 million. The bug highlights risks in hardware wallet security.

Binance bStocks Scale Rapidly as BitMart Faces Internal Dispute
Binance's tokenized stock platform climbs to become the second-largest issuer within two months, while BitMart addresses internal friction.

BitFuFu posts Q2 2026 revenue miss, shares fall in premarket
BitFuFu reported second-quarter 2026 revenue below expectations, prompting a sharp decline in its stock during premarket trading. The shortfall follows a period of volatility in crypto mining sector earnings.

Harmony to roll back 109,000 transactions after exploit
Blockchain network to reverse transactions to mitigate losses from a security breach, citing risks to chain consistency.

Ethereum’s Hegotá upgrade eyes 66 proposals, privacy focus noted
Proposals for the next major Ethereum upgrade include changes to transaction approvals and a privacy-focused enhancement for wallet interactions.

Bitcoin's scarcity surpasses gold in Infinity Day study
Research by crypto4me finds Bitcoin's fixed supply now makes it twice as scarce as gold, with implications for long-term valuation.

US Regulator Conditionally Approves Trump-Backed World Liberty Financial Charter
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has granted conditional approval to the crypto venture tied to the Trump family.

Ionic Digital backs Texas grid audit, pledges cooperation
Cryptocurrency mining firm Ionic Digital aligns with Texas regulators to support grid reliability review, citing commitment to operational transparency.

