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Coinkite has released a new firmware for its Coldcard hardware wallets, requiring users to add their own randomness when generating wallet seeds. This update follows a $130 million Bitcoin exploit and a three-week security review.
Despite heavy spot ETF outflows and hardware wallet security concerns, Bitcoin's price resilience points to late-stage seller exhaustion. On-chain analyst Checkmate outlines current market structure, key cost-basis levels, and why a deeper correction to $45,000 remains unlikely.
Macro analyst Jordy Visser argues Bitcoin's recent 22% weekly rally signals a structural bull market as monetary policy interventions align with growing institutional adoption. He posits that Bitcoin serves as an indispensable scarcity hedge in an era where artificial intelligence drives hyper-competition and equity valuation compression.
El Salvador is preparing to issue $1 billion in Bitcoin-backed bonds, a move that could boost its economy and Bitcoin adoption. The bonds will be denominated in US dollars and backed by Bitcoin reserves.
The structural reversal that began August 20 is experiencing its first real test. Total market cap shed 4.83% to $2.58T, with volume collapsing from…
A group of about 20 developers is scanning the Bitcoin ecosystem for AI-discoverable flaws, warning that cheap, powerful AI models have handed attackers unprecedented reach. The team is acting as a red team to find and fix vulnerabilities before they can be exploited.
Grayscale has submitted another amended filing to the SEC for its proposed Zcash ETF, bringing it closer to becoming the first of its kind in the US. This move follows a series of regulatory steps that could pave the way for a new crypto investment product.
The Paul Ryan Foundation and Digital Asset are launching a pilot program to distribute state benefits using blockchain technology. The RISE program will combine and distribute benefits across three US states starting in 2027.
The EU is reviewing whether to include crypto lending under MiCA, but DeFi lending vaults complicate regulation by obscuring who should be held accountable. This could lead to stricter oversight but also push innovation offshore.
BitMart, a crypto exchange that announced its shutdown earlier this month, is now considering a partial restart and payouts to creditors. The exchange has hired White & Case as restructuring counsel, with a detailed plan expected by September 9.
Several Firefox extensions have been caught stealing crypto wallets and login credentials. Users are advised to remove suspicious extensions immediately and check their accounts for unauthorized access.
President Trump urged Congress to pass a "fair version" of the Clarity Act, the SEC advanced its first crypto fundraising framework, and the CFTC warned it would write its own rules if the bill stalls. These moves signal a coordinated push for clearer crypto regulations.
Zcash (ZEC) hit an 8-year high above $800 after Grayscale filed to convert its trust into a spot ETF. The rally was driven by $2.3 billion in futures volume and speculation about ZEC becoming the 'next Bitcoin'.
Over $4 billion in Bitcoin short positions were liquidated in a single day, suggesting a major shift in market sentiment. This follows a 25% weekly price surge, breaking key resistance levels and potentially marking the end of the bear market.
Crypto analyst Ryan Watkins believes Solana (SOL) is poised for a significant recovery. He notes that retail investors and funds have largely given up on SOL, leaving only dedicated holders. This could set the stage for a strong comeback. The asset is one of three in a major index alongside Bitcoin (BTC) and another asset.
Jan3 CEO Samson Mow outlined his firm's 'Omega 60' pricing model, which targets a $750,000 Bitcoin price as a critical threshold where fiat currencies lose structural relevance. In a wide-ranging interview, Mow also projected MicroStrategy stock to reach $5,000 per share while detailing the impact of corporate treasury adoption.
Early Bitcoin pioneer and Venice founder Erik Voorhees joined The Chopping Block podcast to detail how open-source AI models, private inference, and cryptographic rails are converging to power an economy of autonomous agents.
BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes attributes Bitcoin's rally toward $70,000 to the U.S. Treasury doubling its long-term debt buybacks, framing the move as implicit yield curve control. Hayes also shared tactical bets on Ethereum and announced his new AI project, Flop Labs.
The structural reversal that began on August 20 continues to extend with conviction. BTC $77,524 (+2.6%) — now $2,524 above the $75k reclaim level flagged on…
Crypto criminals are increasingly using AI to exploit vulnerabilities and hack IT firms. TRM Labs found a 40% rise in AI-powered crypto crimes over the past year. This trend highlights the growing sophistication of cybercriminals in the crypto space.
South Korean lawmakers are pushing for a bill that would give the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) more power to investigate and report unregistered crypto firms to law enforcement. This move aims to tighten regulations and ensure compliance in the rapidly growing crypto market.
Solana has reduced its blockchain slot time to 350 milliseconds for the first time since the network's genesis. The change is part of a broader effort to cut network latency, with a long-term target of 200 milliseconds.
Laser Digital Japan has received regulatory approval to offer crypto liquidity services, marking the first such license in Japan since 2022. The move signals growing institutional interest in Japan's crypto market, with plans to expand into institutional trading services.
CFTC Chair Michael Selig announced at an Innovation Advisory Committee meeting that he has directed staff to explore developer protections and other crypto policies, signaling the agency will act if Congress does not pass the CLARITY Act.