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US Bitcoin Reserve Faces Scrutiny as True Holdings Remain Unclear
The US government claims to hold a strategic Bitcoin reserve, but conflicting estimates and a lack of public accounting have left markets and analysts guessing about the actual size and legal status of federal crypto holdings
Bybit Hack Shows Why Stolen Crypto Is So Hard to Recover
A $1.5 billion crypto theft tied to North Korea highlights the limits of legal action and blockchain transparency, as most stolen funds vanish before courts can intervene and only a fraction is ever frozen or recovered
Bitcoin ETFs Face First Institutional Bear Market as Liquidity Thins
Bitcoin's largest investment products are shrinking as ETF outflows accelerate and liquidity dries up, marking a new phase in the market's evolution where losses are distributed through regulated channels instead of high-profile failures
Crypto Exchange Spot Volumes Drop as On-Chain and Derivatives Rise
Spot trading on major centralized crypto exchanges fell sharply in Q2 2026, as more activity shifted to decentralized platforms and derivatives, challenging traditional signals of market sentiment and recovery timing
Proposed U.S. Law Could Reshape Bitcoin Reserve and Market Dynamics
The American Reserve Modernization Act aims to formalize the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, introducing a 20-year lockup and new compliance rules that could influence both U.S. government holdings and global Bitcoin market behavior
MARA Pledges 18,750 BTC as Collateral for AI Data Center Bet
MARA Holdings sold most of its mined Bitcoin and pledged over half its reserves as collateral for $600 million in loans, fueling an AI data center acquisition while leaving key collateral and margin-call details undisclosed
Cypher and Osmosis Crypto Cards Face Final Spending Cutoff Tonight
Cypher and Osmosis cardholders must complete all spending by August 7, with withdrawals, rewards claims, and wallet backups required before the September 6 shutdown. Unclaimed balances and unbacked wallets may become inaccessible after the deadline
Wintermute Gains U.S. Broker-Dealer Status to Challenge ETF Gatekeepers
Wintermute's U.S. broker-dealer registration positions the crypto market maker to compete for a direct role in digital asset ETF infrastructure, but key hurdles remain before it can fully rival Wall Street incumbents in the ETF creation and redemption process
Coinbase Suspends Loopring Trading as LRC Liquidity Fragments
Coinbase is set to halt LRC-USD trading, leaving U.S. users with fewer liquid venues as Loopring's own exchange shuts down and outside markets show thin, concentrated order books
Senate Delays CLARITY Act Vote, Crypto Bill Faces Tight Deadline
The U.S. Senate has postponed a vote on the CLARITY Act until after its August recess, leaving lawmakers with just 14 working days before midterm election season could stall the bill for good. Key disputes remain unresolved.
BitGo Investors Face Lead Plaintiff Deadline in Class-Action Lawsuit
BitGo shareholders are being urged to act before August 7 if they want to lead a securities class action, as legal filings challenge the company's disclosures about crypto price risks and recent losses.
Bitcoin Faces Block Rejection as BIP-110 Enforcement Nears
Bitcoin nodes enforcing BIP-110 will soon begin rejecting non-signaling blocks, raising the risk of chain splits and operational uncertainty for miners, exchanges, and node operators as the signaling window closes with low support
Bitcoin Holds $65K as ETFs and Whales Absorb Selling Pressure
Bitcoin's price has rebounded above $65,000 despite a hardware wallet security scare and ongoing legislative delays, as institutional investors and large holders step in to buy over $2 billion in BTC from smaller sellers
SUI Group Locks 6 Million SUI in Uncollateralized Loan as NAV Gap Widens
SUI Group Holdings has lent 6 million SUI tokens to Bluefin Markets under an uncollateralized deal, tying up assets until 2028 and exposing the company to counterparty risk as its shares trade at a steep discount to net asset value
AI Security Sprint Flags 6,700 Bitcoin Project Issues in 55 Hours
A rapid AI-driven review uncovered thousands of potential vulnerabilities across hundreds of Bitcoin-related projects, but the true scale of confirmed risks and fixes remains unclear as validation data is still missing
Strategy to Sell Bitcoin Holdings for Stock Buybacks and Dividends
Strategy, the largest corporate Bitcoin holder, will sell part of its Bitcoin reserves to fund stock buybacks and dividends, marking a shift in capital allocation as its share price lags behind Bitcoin's performance
Prediction Markets Overtake Meme Coins as Speculation Shifts in 2026
Crypto traders are abandoning meme coins in favor of prediction markets, driving record revenue for platforms like Robinhood and Polymarket as speculative bets on sports, politics, and crypto assets surge in 2026
Bitcoin ETF Showdown: iShares vs Morgan Stanley on Fees and Scale
The iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF and Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust ETF both offer spot Bitcoin exposure, but differ sharply in assets under management, fees, and investor adoption, raising questions about what matters most for U.S. crypto ETF buyers
Dogecoin Faces Uphill Battle as $1 Target Remains Out of Reach
Dogecoin's price has dropped 90% from its 2021 peak, with limited payment adoption and an unlimited token supply raising doubts about its ability to reach $1 before 2026 ends
Bitcoin Faces Crossroads as BIP-110 Sparks Data Use Debate
A controversial proposal to restrict non-financial data on the Bitcoin blockchain has ignited debate among investors and developers, with Michael Saylor warning of risks to Bitcoin's core principles and market stability
Standard Chartered Stands by $100K Bitcoin Target Despite Volatility
Standard Chartered maintains its $100,000 year-end Bitcoin forecast, citing renewed ETF inflows and potential market stabilization even as miners and treasury firms shift strategies amid sector volatility
Bitget Pursues Crypto License in Bhutan's $100B GMC Economic Zone
Bitget has signed an agreement with Bhutan's Gelephu Mindfulness City Authority to explore a regulated crypto exchange license in the GMC economic zone, which is backed by the country's national Bitcoin reserves and operates under its own regulatory framework
Crypto Security in 2026: How to Protect Your Digital Assets
Crypto theft in 2026 is driven by phishing, weak passwords, and compromised devices-not blockchain flaws. Learn how layered security, hardware wallets, and vigilant habits can reduce the risk of losing your cryptocurrency.
Crypto Capital Gains Tax Rules Vary Sharply by Country and Transaction
Selling, swapping, or spending crypto can trigger capital gains tax, but the rules differ widely by country, holding period, and transaction type. U.S. investors face property-based taxation, while other jurisdictions apply unique regimes
Crypto Hubs Compete on Tax, Regulation, and Market Access in 2026
Jurisdictions like the UAE, Switzerland, Singapore, and Hong Kong are attracting crypto investors and businesses by balancing tax advantages, regulatory clarity, and access to digital asset infrastructure
CoinMarketCap Adds Real-World Asset Data to Pro API
CoinMarketCap's Pro API now offers developers access to tokenized equities, commodities, currencies, government securities, ETFs, and real estate data, streamlining integration of traditional financial instruments into crypto products
Matrixdock RWA Tokens Face Reserve, Audit, and Custody Risks
Matrixdock's XAUm and XAGm tokens bring gold and silver onto blockchains, but their value depends on off-chain reserves, third-party audits, and complex custody. Gaps in verification, supply tracking, and legal clarity create risks for users and DeFi protocols
Matrixdock Expands Reserve Audits for Tokenized Gold and Silver
Matrixdock is strengthening trust in tokenized gold and silver by expanding independent reserve audits and on-chain verification, aiming to address transparency challenges as real-world assets move onto blockchain networks
How to Safely Download and Install the Gate App APK on Android
Gate App offers Android users access to thousands of crypto markets, but installation methods and security risks vary by region and device. Here's what U.S. users and global traders need to know before downloading the APK
Tokenized Real-World Asset Deposits Surge as DeFi Activity Drops
Tokenized real-world asset deposits on DeFi platforms have tripled to $7.4 billion in a year, even as overall DeFi deposits fell, according to new research from CoinShares and Token Terminal
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