Tether’s Q2 2026 Profit Surges, Reserve Buffer Halves Amid Gold and Bitcoin Slide
Tether reports $1.5B Q2 profit but sees its reserve buffer decline by half amid falling gold and bitcoin prices, per BDO. USDT issuance and asset holdings rise.
Coldcard Exploit Exposes Deep Risks in Bitcoin Self-Custody After Massive $38M Theft
The Coldcard exploit led to a $38 million Bitcoin theft and reignited debate over self-custody risks, raising questions on hardware wallet security versus regu…
Fed Officials Hammack and Kashkari Break Ranks, Call for Immediate Rate Hikes to Rein In…
Fed officials Beth Hammack and Neel Kashkari urge immediate rate hikes against inflation, dissenting from the FOMC’s decision to hold. Their stance highlights…
Bitcoin Falls as Equities Rally: CoinDesk 20 Posts Best Month Since 2023
Bitcoin dipped on July’s final day while equities surged. Despite headwinds, the crypto market—tracked by the CoinDesk 20 index—posted its largest monthly gain…
Quantum Solutions and Hyperscale Data Monetize Crypto Treasuries to Fund AI Data Centers
Quantum Solutions and Hyperscale Data are leveraging crypto treasuries—including ETH sales and bitcoin-backed credit—to finance AI data center expansion.
U.S. Targets Iran’s Bitcoin Maritime Insurance Scheme in Hormuz
U.S. Treasury sanctioned two Iranian firms over a bitcoin-based maritime insurance scheme in the Strait of Hormuz, exposing foreign companies to secondary sanc…
Crypto Holds Steady Amid Tech Stock Turmoil, BNB Stands Out with Gains
Crypto market resilience persists as BNB posts gains and major altcoins see only mild declines despite severe equity market volatility and semiconductor sector…
Bitcoin Surges Past $65,000 on Weaker US GDP, But Macro Tailwinds Face Resistance
Bitcoin briefly topped $65,000 after US GDP growth missed forecasts, raising speculation about Federal Reserve policy. Persistent inflation and robust spending…
U.S. Q2 GDP Growth Slows to 1.5%, Core Inflation Remains Stubborn
U.S. Q2 GDP growth came in weaker than expected at 1.5%, with June core inflation steady at 3.3%. The Federal Reserve faces a complex policy environment as inf…
Amazon to Partially Return $600M Trump Tariff Refunds to Consumers
Amazon has secured a $600 million tariff refund following a Supreme Court decision voiding Trump’s levies. The company plans to return part of the refund to sh…