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Crypto market maker Wintermute lands SEC approval to trade equities and ETF blocks
The crypto market maker can now trade US stocks and options and support ETFs as crypto moves closer to traditional markets.
Ethereum staking token weETH splits from restaking as rewards debate heats up
The move separates ordinary Ethereum staking from higher-risk restaking exposure as a new proposal to cap validator rewards divides the staking sector.
Coldcard exploit pushes July losses to $247M as second-worst month of 2026
The Coldcard exploit, which caused more than $100 million in losses, helped push July crypto thefts to $247 million, making it the second-worst month of 2026.
Live updates: 'This can't last forever': Mulling bitcoin's lame price action as risk markets rally
The U.S. lost 23,000 in July, the first such loss since February. Expectations had been for a gain of 80,000 jobs.
Bitcoin whales load up on $1.2 billion in BTC as ETFs attract $750 million
Bitcoin whales accumulate $1.2 billion in BTC while spot ETFs pull in $754 million this week.
Japan FSA asks crypto exchanges to impose withdrawal delays to fight scams
Japanese authorities called for address registration, customer-specific limits and stronger authentication as part of a broader push to curb misuse of exchange accounts.
Proposed CLARITY ethics deal could save Trump millions in taxes: Bloomberg
The latest bipartisan ethics proposal would reportedly require Trump to divest crypto businesses while allowing him to defer capital gains taxes on those sales.
Bitcoin wallet dormant since 2011 moves $3.2 million toward FalconX-linked address
The 50 BTC remained in the receiving address Friday, but that wallet has previously sent funds to FalconX-labeled deposits, leaving open whether the old stash is being reorganized or moved closer to a trading venue.
A bitcoin pattern taking shape right now could send prices soaring to $76,000
Bitcoin's chart is quietly tracing out a bullish setup technical analysts watch closely. But it isn't confirmed, and one key level will decide if it plays out.
XRP leads majors losses as Clarity Act vote slips to September
Bitcoin, ether showed slight losses while Ripple-linked XRP fell 5.5% on the week, the worst of the majors, as the Senate left Washington without taking up the market structure bill.
Bitget explores licensed crypto presence in Bhutan
Crypto exchange Bitget has signed an agreement with Gelephu Mindfulness City Authority to pursue a regulated local presence.
MARA swings to Q2 loss as Bitcoin’s slump masks higher output
Bitcoin miner MARA posted its highest quarterly Bitcoin production in over a year, but was overshadowed by a 28% decline in the average price of Bitcoin.
Senate won't vote on crypto Clarity Act before its summer break
The U.S. Senate won't go on its August recess just yet but it will not vote on the Clarity Act this month, dimming hopes that the bill can become law this year.
Crypto market maker Wintermute launches US broker-dealer
Wintermute said the registration allows the firm to position itself for the growth of tokenized securities in the US.
OpenAI’s new AI smart speaker will reportedly sell for between $300 and $400
Additional details about OpenAI's mysterious new AI device make it sound like a pricey smart speaker.
Power struggle erupts at Ondo Finance after founder’s death
Three Delaware court filings reveal a battle for control of Ondo Finance after founder Nathan Allman's death.
SEC Bought a Billion Airline Records to Track Travelers—Likely Without a Warrant
The financial regulator subscribed to a global flight database covering more than a billion tickets to monitor activity.
Following primary loss, crypto PACs invest $1.5M in 3 US state races
The Defend American Jobs and Protect Progress PACs reported spending more than $1.5 million on media for four House and Senate races ahead of Aug. 18 primary elections.
Meta Says Its AI Model Escaped and Hacked a Third-Party Company Too
The company says a configuration error by an outside testing partner gave one of its Muse Spark models internet access during a cybersecurity evaluation.
Bitcoin ETF inflows surge after Coldcard hack, but link is unclear: Bloomberg analyst
A week-long streak of inflows into US spot Bitcoin ETFs has coincided with the Coldcard wallet exploit, fueling debate over whether some investors are shifting away from self-custody.
ChatGPT brings unlimited text chats to free users
OpenAI said that ChatGPT free and Go users are also getting a new think button for complex queries.
US appellate court mandate affirms Sam Bankman-Fried conviction
Three circuit judges disputed the former FTX CEO’s claims that the defunct crypto exchange’s investors could have been made whole and wouldn’t have experienced any losses.
Naïve raises $28.5M to automate the grunt work of setting up and running a company
Taking vibe-coding a step further, Naïve claims its infra can automate most of the work in setting up and running a business.
Jony Ive’s first OpenAI gadget is reportedly a hockey puck-sized smart speaker
The AI device OpenAI is developing with former Apple designer Jony Ive is "essentially a smart speaker without a display" that's battery-powered, doughnut-shaped and roughly the size of a hockey puck, according to Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman. The device, expected to launch in 2027 for a price over $300, reportedly "will have a unique look, […]