Bitcoin Spot ETF Inflows Accelerate Post-Coldcard Hack, Reigniting Debate on Self-Custody vs. Institutional Security

Demand for US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) has surged dramatically over the past week, coinciding with a significant security breach affecting the popular Coldcard hardware wallet. This dual development…

Zeus Wallet Takes Infrastructure Offline Following Cybersecurity Incident, Assures No Customer Funds Compromised Amidst System Audit.

Zeus Wallet, a prominent self-custodial Bitcoin Lightning Network wallet, confirmed on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, that it had proactively taken its entire infrastructure offline following the detection of a cybersecurity…

EU Regulatory Transition Sparks Surge in Sophisticated Crypto Scams Targeting Unlicensed Firms’ Customers

A significant increase in fraudulent activities has been reported across the European Union, with criminals exploiting the regulatory vacuum left by crypto service providers that failed to secure proper authorization…

Block raises 2026 outlook on strong quarter, says AI touches nearly all code

Fintech powerhouse Block (XYZ) has significantly elevated its full-year financial projections following a remarkably strong second-quarter performance that surpassed both internal guidance and Wall Street expectations. The company reported a…

Donavan McKinney Secures Democratic Primary Victory in Michigan’s 13th District Amidst Scrutiny Over Crypto Industry Spending

Michigan State Representative Donavan McKinney has emerged victorious in a closely watched Democratic primary race for the 13th Congressional District, unseating two-term incumbent House Representative Shri Thanedar. The contest, which…

Binance-Linked Companies Sue RedotPay for Alleged User Diversion, Seeking Nearly $473 Million in Damages

Hong Kong — In a significant legal challenge set to ripple through the rapidly evolving cryptocurrency payments sector, a consortium of companies affiliated with Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange…

Arthur Hayes Predicts AI Debt Bubble Could Trigger 2008-Style Credit Crisis, Propelling Bitcoin to $1 Million

BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes has issued a stark warning, positing that the current debt-fueled boom in artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure could culminate in a financial crisis reminiscent of the 2008…

United States and United Kingdom Solidify Digital Asset Regulatory Alignment Amidst Landmark Legislation and Global Payment Modernization Efforts

The United States and the United Kingdom have unequivocally reinforced their commitment to a harmonized approach to digital asset regulation, signaling a critical phase of transatlantic cooperation as both nations…

BNY Mellon and Galaxy Digital Forge Landmark Partnership to Integrate Institutional Crypto Staking into Custody Platform

BNY Mellon, the world’s largest custodian bank, and Galaxy Digital, a leading provider of financial services and investment management for the digital asset sector, have formally announced a strategic partnership…

Texas electric grid moratorium won’t have big impact on BTC miners: Bernstein

Governor Greg Abbott’s recent directive to the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) to implement a moratorium on the approval of new…