Strive’s latest Bitcoin purchase lifted its holdings to 23,156 BTC, making it the fifth-largest publicly traded corporate holder as crypto markets rebound. Strive, a publicly traded asset manager and Bitcoin treasury company, added 1,800 Bitcoin to its holdings last week, accelerating an accumulation strategy that has propelled it into the ranks of the world’s five …
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Regulated cryptocurrency exchanges may see more than $46 billion in crypto trading volume during the first year after legalization, according to estimates from the country’s largest bank. Cryptocurrency trading in Russia is expected to bring 4 trillion rubles ($46.4 billion) in trading volume for regulated domestic exchanges in the first year after legalization, according to …
The million dollar question is what prompted a Bitcoin OG to send 20 BTC to a custodian, retrieve it back, and then deliberately burn it? In March, someone moved $1 million worth of Bitcoin through a large crypto custodian. Three weeks later, almost exactly the same amount came back. Incredibly, less than two months after …
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Japan’s FSA requested to exempt trust-type stablecoins from mandatory tax filings starting in fiscal year 2027, arguing that it would improve their use as transaction tools. Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) submitted a request to exempt trust-type stablecoins from mandatory tax filings starting in fiscal year 2027. Japan’s FSA urged regulators to exempt trust-type stablecoins …
Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino stressed that stablecoins are a more trusted form of money than tokenized bank deposits, explaining that they are collateralized by U.S. treasuries, while tokenized bank deposits are usually only backed by 10% in liquid assets. Tether CEO on Tokenized Deposits: “The Emperor Has No Clothes” The debate between several representations of …
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Belgian authorities are intensifying their fight against digital piracy by requiring European domain registrars to hand over sensitive operator data, including cryptocurrency wallet details. Crackdown on Digital Piracy Belgian authorities have escalated their efforts to combat digital piracy by issuing sweeping demands to European domain registrars, requiring them to turn over financial records, cryptocurrency wallet …
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August 31st, 2026 – Riga, Latvia New releases add a faster integration path for partners, a trusted new payment method for US users, and expanded compliance coverage across the Paybis On/Off Ramp. Paybis, a global crypto infrastructure provider, today announced a wave of upgrades to its On/Off Ramp. The updates streamline integration for partners and …
A major exploit is forcing the Cronos Network to halt its blockchain after targeting the Tectonic decentralized lending protocol. The network says it identified the incident and paused operations while promising updates. “We identified an exploit in Tectonic. The Cronos Network has been halted and we’ll provide updates here.” Tectonic is confirming awareness of the …
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A U.S. regulator is ordering a former federal employee to pay $172,000 after misappropriating confidential access to presidential speeches to profit from bets on prediction market event contracts. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission says the individual breached his duties of trust and confidence while working as a White House teleprompter operator. He traded presidential mention …
Bitcoin approached the August monthly close below key resistance with markets once again pricing in a Federal Reserve interest-rate hike in September. Bitcoin (BTC) heads into September still battling key resistance as markets flip hawkish on Federal Reserve policy. Key points: Read more Go to Source
Blockaid said an attacker used an Ankr liquid staking token and E-mode to overborrow from More Markets and drain about $9.3 million in WFLOW from a lending reserve. Decentralized finance (DeFi) vault infrastructure protocol More Markets had a lending reserve drained of about $9.3 million in digital assets on Flow EVM, according to Web3 security …
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According to Sberbank Deputy Chairman of the Executive Board Anatoly Popov, most crypto trading volume will continue to be routed outside the regulated exchange system. Even so, estimates put crypto trading volume on regulated exchanges at over $46 billion in the first year. Russia Regulated Crypto Trading To Reach $46.43 billion During First Year Russian …
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An interactive map estimates how 67 million American crypto holders are distributed across every state and congressional district. Separate data show the industry supports nearly 232,000 jobs and $55.4 billion in economic activity. Interactive Map Tracks Crypto Holders Across the US An interactive map estimates where 67 million American crypto holders live, providing figures for …
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Steak ‘n Shake says bitcoin payments have strengthened sales, reduced costs, and supported investment in food quality. Its strategy now extends beyond checkout to a bitcoin reserve and employee bonuses. Why Steak ‘n Shake Now Calls Itself a Bitcoin Company A burger chain founded in 1934 has redefined itself around bitcoin, Steak ‘n Shake shared …
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U.S. forces struck Iranian rocket launchers near the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday after reportedly spotting preparations for another mining operation, abruptly ending a roughly monthlong lull in direct attacks between Washington and Tehran. Sunday’s Aug. 30 strikes put military risk squarely back over one of the world’s most critical energy corridors after more than …
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