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Russia Bans Bitcoin Mining Across Moscow Region Until 2032
Moscow, Moscow Oblast, and parts of Kursk face a Bitcoin mining ban from mid-August through 2032 as officials cite grid strain and a projected multi-gigawatt data-center load on regional power systems
Trump Media Moves 2,628 Bitcoin to Crypto.com, Denies Sale
Trump Media sent 2,628 BTC worth about $165 million to Crypto.com on August 2 in two transfers. The firm says the coins were not sold, while analytics firms flagged a probable sale and residual balances match disclosed loan collateral
Coldcard Firmware Bug Drains $89M From Bitcoin Wallets
A March 2021 Coldcard firmware flaw let attackers steal about 1,367 BTC worth roughly $89 million from thousands of addresses. Researchers say vulnerable wallets remain at risk and urge immediate fund moves
Bitcoin-Funded Takeover Threatens Zhibao Technology's Nasdaq Control
A $154.7 million PIPE deal payable in Bitcoin could hand control of Zhibao Technology's board and management to ten undisclosed investors, raising questions about dilution, governance, and regulatory hurdles for the Nasdaq-listed insurtech.
Bitcoin Faces Governance Test as Bugs, Covenants, and Quantum Risks Collide
Bitcoin's next protocol upgrades confront unresolved bugs, new custody tools, and looming quantum threats, all while miner support fractures and governance faces its toughest coordination challenge in years
Ethereum ETF Inflows Surpass Bitcoin, But Market Bottom Unclear
Ethereum led digital asset gains in July, fueled by $365 million in U.S. ETF inflows and renewed corporate accumulation, but on-chain data suggests the market has yet to confirm a lasting reversal against Bitcoin
Trump Media's Truth API Sells Millisecond Market Edge to Wall Street
Trump Media is launching Truth API, a premium data feed that delivers presidential posts to institutional clients milliseconds ahead of public notifications, raising new questions about information speed, market fairness, and regulatory oversight.
SBI Crypto Shuts Down Bitcoin Pool as Network Centralization Rises
SBI Crypto has ended its Bitcoin mining pool service, coinciding with a period when three major mining pools collectively controlled 60% of the network's hashrate, raising new questions about centralization risks for Bitcoin.
US Treasury Yield Surge Raises Bar for Bitcoin Investors
A $44 billion US Treasury auction locked in a 4.47% yield, forcing Bitcoin to compete with higher risk-free returns as the Federal Reserve signals no immediate rate cuts and market volatility persists
Bitcoin Faces $1.1B Short Pressure as $62K Support Tested
Bitcoin is trading just above $62,900 as a major $1.17 billion options overhang at the $60,000 strike raises the risk of a sharp move if the $62,000 level fails to hold through the weekend.
Texas Bitcoin Miners Lose Grid Flexibility as AI Demand Surges
Bitcoin miners once helped stabilize Texas's power grid by shutting down during peak demand, but as mining facilities pivot to AI data centers, the grid's emergency flexibility is shrinking-raising new risks for energy reliability and crypto economics.
Bitcoin vs Gold: Which Holds Up Better for 2026 Investors
Bitcoin offers higher growth potential with sharp drawdowns, while gold delivers steadier capital preservation. Spot ETFs, supply rules, and inflation-hedge data shape how U.S. investors may weigh both assets in 2026
Rectitude Holdings' $32M Bitcoin Plan Ends With No Shares Issued
Rectitude Holdings' much-publicized $32.6 million financing facility, intended to fund major Bitcoin purchases, expired without a single share sold or any Bitcoin acquired, highlighting the hurdles companies face in executing crypto treasury strategies
Coldcard Hardware Wallet Flaw Exposes Bitcoin to Remote Key Theft
A vulnerability in Coldcard hardware wallets could let attackers remotely reconstruct private keys from seeds generated on certain firmware, putting user funds at risk and requiring urgent action.
BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF Lifts Market After $500M Outflow Streak
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs ended a four-day outflow streak with a modest net inflow, but the recovery was entirely driven by BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF, raising questions about the depth of institutional demand across the sector
NiceHash Expands Hashrate Trading, Redefining Bitcoin Mining Access
NiceHash's global hashrate marketplace is changing how miners, enterprises, and institutions access and trade Bitcoin mining power, offering new flexibility, liquidity, and operational strategies beyond traditional mining pools
Hyperscale Data Sells Bitcoin to Fund $3B Michigan AI Campus
Hyperscale Data has sold part of its Bitcoin holdings and secured a BTC-backed credit line to finance a Michigan AI data center, supporting a contract that could generate over $3 billion in revenue if fully executed
Satsuma Shareholders Force Bitcoin Sale at Heavy Loss After Vote
Satsuma Technology Plc shareholders voted to liquidate the company's Bitcoin holdings and delist from the London Stock Exchange, overriding board opposition and locking in a substantial per-coin loss for investors
Gumi and SBI Target Crypto ETF Future With $18M Japan Fund
Japanese gaming firm Gumi and SBI Financial Services are launching an $18.3 million crypto fund focused on Bitcoin and major altcoins, aiming to build a track record ahead of possible changes to Japan's crypto ETF rules
NiceHash Expands Hashrate Marketplace and EasyMining Bitcoin Service
NiceHash is reshaping Bitcoin mining by letting users buy and sell hashrate, access freshly mined Bitcoin, and settle in USDT, offering new flexibility for individuals and institutions.
Bitcoin and Ethereum Slip as Fed Holds Rates, Hike Debate Grows
Bitcoin and Ethereum prices dipped after the Federal Reserve left rates unchanged, with several policymakers pushing for a hike. The move highlights ongoing uncertainty for crypto markets as inflation and monetary policy remain in focus.
Bitcoin Holds $64K as ETF Outflows and Derivatives Demand Weaken
Bitcoin's $64,000 support faces pressure as U.S. spot ETF outflows, softer perpetual futures demand, and stagnant on-chain inflows converge, leaving long-term holders as the main stabilizing force in a shifting market environment
Bitcoin Miners Shift Billions to AI Amid Mining Revenue Squeeze
Major Bitcoin mining firms are redirecting capital and power to AI data centers as mining profits fall, but this strategic pivot could backfire if Bitcoin prices rebound and AI demand lags behind expectations
Core Scientific's AI Pivot Outpaces Bitcoin Mining Losses
Core Scientific's Q2 results show a sharp contrast between its struggling Bitcoin mining operations and the profitability of its AI data center business, raising questions about the future of large-scale crypto mining in the U.S.
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.
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
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 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.
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
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