Crypto

Bitcoin to $1M by 2030 'mathematically impossible,' says Markus Thielen
Analyst Markus Thielen argues that the trillions of dollars required to push Bitcoin to $1 million by 2030 is unlikely to materialize.

Washington Keeps Crypto Legislation Alive Amid Wall Street Expansion
Legislative efforts in Washington survived the week as Wall Street firms expanded their footprint in digital assets and a security scare prompted major bitcoin movements.

Bitcoin Could Bottom in October as Altcoins Stagnate, Swan CEO Says
Swan Bitcoin CEO Cory Klippsten projects a potential market bottom in October, roughly a year after the previous peak.

Wall Street's Private Blockchain Push Risks Efficiency Gains, Raman Warns
Centrally controlled, permission-only networks limit the true benefits of blockchain technology unless built on open, transparent bases.

Galaxy Lowers CLARITY Act Passage Odds to 10%
Galaxy Digital has reduced the probability of the CLARITY Act passing to 10%, citing unresolved policy disputes and a compressed legislative window.

MiCA’s Dawn: Why Europe’s Crypto Blueprint Will Redefine Institutional Playbooks
The EU’s Markets in Crypto‑Assets regulation is finally live, and its compliance demands are forcing institutions to rethink custody, token issuance and risk management in ways that could set a global standard.

Bitcoin groups seek AI firms' early access for developers
Industry coalition urges AI companies to grant early access to frontier models to strengthen Bitcoin and open-source software security.

Public miners add $1.78 billion in bitcoin selling pressure
Public bitcoin miners have intensified selling, injecting $1.78 billion of supply into the market amid rising pressure on margins.

Fake crypto firm lured North Korean IT workers into intelligence operation
Developers were hired under false pretenses to a shell company that secretly documented their activities for state-linked intelligence gathering.

Bitcoin steadies near $64,000 ahead of U.S. inflation data
Bitcoin consolidates gains as traders await key CPI data; Harmony exploit weighs on altcoins amid broader market calm.

Bitcoin holds near $63,000 as Iran tensions ease; CPI looms
Bitcoin traded sideways around $63,000 as geopolitical risks from Iran receded. Investors await U.S. CPI data for direction amid broader market caution.

Japan’s Metaplanet transfers 3,881 bitcoin between wallets
The Japanese treasury firm shifted 3,881 BTC between internal wallets at a paper loss of $1.4 billion, blockchain data shows. Bitcoin holds near $63,600.

Crypto.com launches tokenized stock derivatives amid equity push
Exchange expands into tokenized equities as derivatives market surges 600% in a year, offering price exposure without share ownership.

Harmony evaluates blockchain rollback after suspected exploit inflates token supply
Protocol developers propose emergency measures to freeze funds and patch a vulnerability after 2.8 billion ONE tokens allegedly minted without authorization.

Harmony’s ONE token drops 26% after alleged token minting attack
Attacker allegedly creates 4 billion tokens, equivalent to a quarter of supply, prompting exchanges to freeze funds and Harmony to deploy a software fix.

Bitcoin, ether hold steady ahead of U.S. CPI data release
Traders are positioning cautiously as the digital-asset market awaits the U.S. consumer inflation report, which could influence Federal Reserve policy.

Dogecoin, BNB rise as Bitcoin slips below $63,700
DOGE gains 3% to 7 cents while BNB climbs 2% to $614. Bitcoin remains the only major loser in daily and weekly terms.

XRP bridge drained $200,000 after software error misclassified fake deposits
Exploiter exploited a software flaw to convert unbacked XRP into real assets, draining reserves before the bridge was suspended. Operator reported the incident to U.S. authorities.

Syntetika launches tokenization hub for regulated onchain investment
New platform aims to bridge traditional finance and blockchain by tokenizing regulated investment strategies for institutional and retail investors.

Scandic Trade launches SNC Scandic ECO-System with Ultimate 2.6 completion
Scandic Trade has finalized its Ultimate 2.6 platform, marking the full operational launch of the SNC Scandic ECO-System within its digital asset ecosystem.

CT3 initiates ecosystem buildout for CT3GB economy launch
CT3 begins infrastructure development ahead of the formal launch of its CT3GB economy, signaling preparations for a new digital economic framework.

Bitcoin dips below $65,000 as oil prices rise
Bitcoin fell 3% to trade below $65,000 as surging oil prices weighed on risk appetite. U.S. inflation and geopolitical risks remain in focus.

Zama token lists on Revolut, expanding privacy-focused blockchain access
Revolut adds Zama, a privacy-focused blockchain protocol, to its platform, marking a step toward mainstream adoption of encrypted transactions.

ForumPay adds card, bank transfer payment options for crypto transactions
Crypto payment processor ForumPay integrates card and bank transfer acceptance to broaden merchant and consumer payment options.

