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Strive Hits 20,000 BTC, But Share Dilution Erodes Per-Share Holdings
Strive's Bitcoin treasury surpassed 20,000 BTC, but a simultaneous increase in outstanding shares meant each share now represents a slightly smaller portion of the company's Bitcoin reserves, raising questions for investors tracking per-share value.
BitMEX Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Bitcoin Seizures Before Shutdown
BitMEX customers are suing for the return of over 622 Bitcoin, alleging the exchange manipulated liquidations and used internal trading during outages as it prepares to wind down operations in September
Bitcoin's $65K Recovery Faces Fed Rate Decision Uncertainty
Bitcoin rebounded above $65,000 as geopolitical tensions eased and oil prices fell, but the Federal Reserve's upcoming rate decision could quickly shift market sentiment for crypto investors
Metaplanet Acquisition Sets Stage for Bitcoin-Backed Bonds in Japan
Metaplanet's $13M purchase of Siiibo Securities gives it a key license to issue and distribute securities in Japan, paving the way for a new market in Bitcoin-backed bonds and signaling a broader capital markets strategy.
Long-Term Bitcoin Holders Slow Selling as Dormant Coins Stay Put
Dormant Bitcoin movement reached its lowest point since 2022 in Q2, suggesting long-term holders are pausing major sales after significant profit-taking earlier in 2024 and 2025, according to Galaxy data
Bitcoin Faces Uncertainty as Fed Signals End to Predictable Rate Moves
Bitcoin traders brace for the Federal Reserve's July decision as Chairman Kevin Warsh abandons decades of market guidance, raising the risk of a surprise rate hike and potential volatility across crypto markets
Crypto Exchanges Shut Down as Institutions Embrace Blockchain
Major crypto exchanges BitMEX and BitMart are winding down operations amid a deepening 2026 bear market, while traditional financial institutions accelerate adoption of blockchain infrastructure and tokenization
Bitcoin Spot ETFs Expand in US as Japan Prepares for Regulatory Shift
Bitcoin spot ETFs have surpassed $78 billion in US assets under management, led by BlackRock's IBIT. Japan's new legal framework could open the door to domestic Bitcoin ETFs by 2027, with potential tax advantages for investors.
Coinbase Brings Perpetual Futures to US as CME Sues CFTC
Coinbase has launched US-regulated perpetual-style crypto futures, importing a product that dominates global derivatives trading. CME is now suing the CFTC over its approval, putting the future of US perps in legal limbo
Strategy Pauses Bitcoin Buys as Saylor Hints at New Treasury Moves
Strategy has halted Bitcoin purchases for four weeks, its longest pause in two years, while Michael Saylor signals possible changes to the company's capital strategy and transaction types
Gemini's $10M Bitcoin Donation to Trump PAC Raises Regulatory Questions
Gemini Trust's $10 million Bitcoin donation to a Trump-aligned super PAC comes as the exchange and the CFTC jointly seek to reverse a $5 million settlement, intensifying scrutiny of crypto's role in U.S. political funding and regulatory independence
Sberbank to Launch Regulated Crypto Trading Platform in Russia
Sberbank, Russia's largest bank, is developing a regulated crypto trading and custody platform set to go live by December 2026, as new Russian rules restrict public trading and require licensed intermediaries for most digital asset transactions.
Empery Digital Sells Bitcoin to Fund AI Data Center Pivot
Empery Digital has shifted its treasury strategy, selling $87 million in Bitcoin and investing $20 million in a Texas AI data center, while a larger $65 million property deal remains pending. The move signals a broader capital reallocation beyond crypto.
Congress Moves to Block Lawsuit Targeting Dormant Bitcoin Wallets
A lawsuit seeks ownership of nearly 3.8 million dormant Bitcoin using lost-property laws, while a new Congressional bill aims to prevent self-custodied crypto from being claimed as abandoned due to inactivity
KULR and Smarter Web Sell 511 Bitcoin to Pay Down $31.7M Debt
Two public companies sold over 500 Bitcoin in 24 hours to eliminate $31.7 million in debt, highlighting how crypto treasury assets can become repayment tools under financing pressure while leaving significant reserves intact
Bitcoin Options Expiry Looms as Market Stalls Near $64K
Bitcoin's price has barely budged despite two major options expiries, leaving traders focused on a $2.5 billion bet set to expire July 31 as thin demand and upcoming Fed decisions shape the next move