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Macro investor Jordi Visser breaks down recent liquidations in tech equities, changing hedge fund leverage dynamics, and why Bitcoin and crypto rails stand to benefit from the rise of AI agents.
The convergence of traditional finance with on-chain infrastructure is laying the groundwork for the next crypto market expansion. As decentralized applications adopt revenue-sharing tokenomics and tokenized real-world assets expand, smaller application tokens are gaining significant momentum.
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The U.S. Treasury has sanctioned a bitcoin-based insurance platform called Hormuz Safe, alleging it's part of a scheme to evade sanctions tied to IRGC-backed shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. This is the latest example of crypto being used to bypass international financial restrictions.
Uniswap has introduced a new 'Earn' feature in partnership with Morpho, allowing users to earn yield on idle crypto assets through Gauntlet-curated vaults. This move aims to simplify yield farming for everyday crypto holders.
Shelbit, a Dubai-based crypto exchange, allegedly facilitated a $4 billion network evading Iran sanctions by moving funds through major exchanges like Binance. The scheme involved gambling sites and sanctioned Iranian entities, according to a Reuters report.
Circle, the company behind the USDC stablecoin, has received a trust charter from New York. This allows them to offer fiduciary and custody services, a significant step in the growing regulatory acceptance of crypto.
Tether, the company behind the USDT stablecoin, reported a $1.5 billion operating profit for Q2 2026. However, its reserve buffer fell by half, raising questions about its financial stability. The company added 14 metric tons of gold and 1,800 bitcoin to its reserves during the quarter.
Coinkite has issued a security warning for Coldcard Mk3 users, advising them to create a strong BIP-39 passphrase and move funds to a new wallet. The warning follows reports of 594 BTC stolen from affected users.
Nearly 1,200 Bitcoin addresses were drained of over 1,000 BTC, worth approximately $70 million, due to a vulnerability in Coldcard hardware wallets. Galaxy Research reports this as one of the largest Bitcoin thefts linked to a hardware flaw.
A software bug in the Coldcard hardware wallet has led to the theft of nearly 600 Bitcoin, worth around $38 million. This incident is causing some investors to question the safety of managing their own private keys and consider alternatives like Bitcoin ETFs.
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Strike CEO Jack Mallers explained his decision to step down from public Bitcoin company 21, citing a divergence in vision with the board while taking personal responsibility for the outcome.
Ethereum's Ethereum Foundation has seen significant leadership changes and institutional adoption in its 11th year. The past year has been marked by upheaval, including a new executive director and growing interest from major financial players.
Strategy, the world's largest corporate bitcoin holder, reported an $8.2 billion loss for Q2 2026 due to falling bitcoin prices. The company has built a cash reserve covering more than two years of dividend payments to address investor concerns over its preferred securities.
Binance.US CEO Stephen Gregory announced at a recent conference that the company will apply for a designated contract market license from the CFTC in August to launch a prediction market platform.
Aviva Investors has launched a tokenized share class of its US dollar liquidity fund on the XRP Ledger, approved by the Central Bank of Ireland. This allows eligible investors to access a regulated fund via blockchain technology while maintaining traditional custody arrangements.
Institutions now account for 72% of crypto trading, reducing market volatility and driving growth in tokenized assets. This shift signals growing mainstream acceptance of digital assets as a stable investment class.
Aave has proposed deprecating 75 reserves and six deployments, affecting $98.1 million in supplied assets and $15.6 million in debt. This move aims to streamline the protocol and reduce risk, but users with affected assets will need to take action.
A new interactive map shows Bitcoin's legal status in 140 countries, from full legalization to outright bans. This resource highlights the global patchwork of regulations affecting crypto users and businesses.
Twenty-eight global banks, including JPMorgan and Citi, successfully moved real money across borders using blockchain technology in a live pilot. This marks a significant step toward mainstream adoption of tokenized money in traditional finance.
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MoonPay's new PayBox vault allows ChatGPT and Claude users to authorize crypto transactions while keeping full control of their assets. This integration simplifies crypto purchases, token swaps, and cross-chain transactions directly through AI assistants.
This year's crypto hacks total $972 million, with most losses coming from stolen keys and governance failures rather than code bugs. Experts warn that audits alone don't guarantee safety, highlighting the need for stronger security practices.