Coldcard Exploit Propels July Crypto Thefts to $247M, Second-Highest of 2026
The Coldcard exploit caused over $100M in Bitcoin losses, pushing July crypto thefts to $247M—the second-worst month of 2026, according to DefiLlama.
U.S. Treasury Sanctions Shelbit and Aban Tether in Expanded Crackdown on Iranian Crypto N…
The US Treasury sanctioned Shelbit and Aban Tether, citing their role in Iran’s sanction evasion through crypto. This development intensifies regulatory scruti…
U.S. Loses 23,000 Jobs in July, Casting Doubt on Near-Term Fed Hike
The U.S. jobs report for July showed a loss of 23,000 jobs, diverging from forecasts and lowering the odds of a Federal Reserve rate hike in September. Market…
Bybit Sues North Korea and Lazarus Group After Historic $1.5B Hack, Wins U.S. Asset Freeze
Bybit files suit against North Korea and the Lazarus Group over a $1.5B hack, obtaining a federal asset freeze. Focus is on Bybit lawsuit Lazarus Group hack.
Bitcoin Holds Below $65,000 as Middle East Escalation Sends Oil Prices Higher
Bitcoin stays under $65,000 amid escalating Middle East tensions and Brent crude surpassing $83. Heightened geopolitical risk drives volatility across crypto a…
Bitcoin Volatility Nosedives as Options Market Signals Defensive Stance
Bitcoin volatility remains compressed, with spot ETFs seeing inflows and options data showing growing downside protection ahead of key U.S. macro data releases.
Bullish Exchange Trading Volumes Tumble in July Despite Wider Spreads
Bullish exchange saw a 42.9% year-over-year decline in July trading volume, with wider trading spreads offsetting activity loss only partially, affecting Ether…
Wintermute Secures Regulatory Greenlight to Trade US Equities and ETFs
Wintermute receives SEC and FINRA approval as a U.S. broker-dealer, authorizing proprietary trading in stocks, options, and ETFs and further merging crypto wit…
XRP and Bitcoin Whales Accumulate Amid Weak Market Signals, Says CryptoQuant
XRP and Bitcoin whales are quietly accumulating as prices hover near realized cost, says CryptoQuant. Technicals show lingering weakness but late-stage bear ma…
Bitcoin Holds Above $64,000 as SpaceX’s $101B Stock Unlock Draws Focus
Bitcoin holds above $64,000 as markets focus on $101B SpaceX stock unlock and mixed risk sentiment. Major cryptocurrencies trade sideways amid softening equiti…