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Luke Dashjr removed as Bitcoin Improvement Proposal editor
Luke Dashjr lost his BIP editor privileges after developers raised concerns over his role in BIP 110 and its stalled minority fork.
XRP, ether lead crypto losses as traders eye $70,000 bitcoin next
Bitcoin failed to hold $65,000 for a fourth day as an oil rally revived inflation worries before Wednesday's U.S. price data.
Bitcoin's 'strongest hands' are back, on-chain data show
Elite wallets holding over 10,000 BTC has hit a six-month high of 90, building on earlier accumulation by mid-sized whales amid Coldcard fallout and Clarity Act delays.
Trump Media to revamp crypto treasury strategy after $238M Q2 loss
Trump Media says it will take a more disciplined approach to its crypto treasury while directing more resources toward its core media business.
Thailand’s 0% crypto tax. Bitcoin Red Team forced to use Chinese AI: Asia Express
The Bitcoin Red Team has been forced to rely on open source Chinese AI, after OpenAI restricted access. Thailand sets crypto tax to 0% in bid to become crypto hub.
OpenAI reportedly completed a $7 billion employee tender offer
San Francisco's housing market is in trouble again.
As AI-led attacks multiply, OpenAI launches a new cyber model
OpenAI is expanding its AI cybersecurity defense program Daybreak, and rolling out a new cyber-trained AI model with it.
Trump Media’s bitcoin holdings shrink as crypto losses hit $361 million
The Truth Social parent held 9,477 BTC worth $557 million at the end of June, while its Cronos position also suffered a steep drop in value.
Bitcoin ATMs Pulled in Australia as Regulators Signal Wider Crackdown
AUSTRAC has suspended the registration of the operator running 96 of Australia's roughly 1,800 crypto ATMs, effective August 9.
Mark Zuckerberg’s AI manifesto is exactly why people don’t like AI
On Monday, Mark Zuckerberg published a 6,500-word manifesto about personal AI, largely about the possibilities for the "personal superintelligence" systems Meta AI is building.
Judge stays CFTC’s case against US soldier over prediction market bets
A New York judge granted a motion filed by US prosecutors in July to stay the CFTC’s civil case against Gannon Ken Van Dyke over making more than $400,000 on prediction markets.
Bitwise's Rasmussen: Circle is mispriced as stablecoins head toward trillions
Bitwise's Ryan Rasmussen says investors are underestimating Circle as stablecoins expand and the company builds out its payments infrastructure.
Tron USDT supply hits $87.9B as transfers reach $2.1T in Q2: Messari
Messari reported that Tron recorded all-time highs in stablecoin supply and network activity during the second quarter, while DeFi and decentralized exchange activity declined.
UK money laundering suspect bought $100M in Trump crypto business: NYT
An individual behind the Aqua 1 entity that purchased $100 million worth of World Liberty Financial tokens in 2025 is reportedly a businessman with ties to the UK and UAE.
Another Dormant Bitcoin Wallet Holding Millions Wakes Up After 12 Years
A Bitcoin address that sat untouched for more than 12 years just moved 26.96 BTC, worth about $1.75 million.
Coinsbuy offers $100K reward after Sunday security breach
Coinsbuy said it covered all affected client funds after unauthorized withdrawals, while an onchain investigator estimated more than $7.9 million was stolen.
Wall Street Is Starting to Treat Data Center Backlash as a Credit Risk
Banks financing the AI infrastructure boom are now weighing local public opposition alongside permits and costs.
Mark Zuckerberg doesn’t understand how to live
Recently, a man I was rock climbing with told me about how he'd used AI to make a motivational poster for himself, which he'd hung on his bedroom wall: a bear, walking a slackline over a canyon, holding a sign that said, "Do cool shit." I made what I hoped was a polite noise. What […]
Bitcoin Rally Fades—Where Does Price Go Next?
The price of Bitcoin is up on the seven-day chart, today bouncing to a high of $65,000. But bearish market pressure persists.
‘Disappointing’: Crypto advocates react to delay in CLARITY vote
Following a procedural delay in the US Senate, lawmakers are expected to address a major crypto market structure bill after they return from a month-long recess, which met with industry criticism.
Web3 Is Building Financial Freedom Only for People Who Can Afford Mistakes
When the same mistake recurs across many users, it stops being client error and becomes product data, argues ChangeNOW's Pauline Shangett.
Meta’s new Glimmer AI model offers a hint at Zuckerberg’s personal intelligence vision
Meta’s new open-weight Muse Glimmer model offers a glimpse of Mark Zuckerberg’s personal superintelligence vision, as well as the emerging divide between AI users can own and access.
BlackRock launches 2 Canada ETFs, with one allocating 3% to Bitcoin
BlackRock Canada’s new IBQT fund combines global equity exposure with a 3% Bitcoin allocation through the firm’s Canadian iShares Bitcoin ETF.
Hackers Drain $8 Million From Crypto Exchange Across Two Blockchains
The attacker moved funds across Tron and Ethereum before routing millions through crypto exchanges, while later wallet activity offers clues about how the breach occurred.