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Coldcard Wallet Theft Drains 594 BTC from 500 Users Amid Firmware Bug
Approximately 500 Coldcard hardware wallet owners lost a combined 594.48 BTC ($38.2 million) due to a firmware vulnerability, according to on-chain analysts.
Coinbase Q2 Revenue Down 19%, Prediction Markets Up 106%
Coinbase reported Q2 revenue of $1.22B, down 19% YoY, and a net loss of $359.5M. Prediction-markets annualized revenue rose 106% QoQ to over $100M.
Strategy Posts $8.2 Billion Q2 Loss After $218 Million Bitcoin Sale for Dividends
Strategy reported an $8.2 billion net loss in Q2, swinging from a $10 billion profit last year. The company sold $218 million in bitcoin this year to fund preferred stock dividends and reduced convertible debt.
Coinbase Claims Largest Crypto Custody, Reports Record Trading Volume Share
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong stated the exchange holds the most crypto globally and is the top stablecoin platform. The company reported a record 10.3% share of global crypto trading volume in its Q2 earnings.
Senators Tillis, Gallego Propose State-Level Enforcement of Federal Token Ban
U.S. Senators Thom Tillis and Ruben Gallego have reportedly sent revised ethics rules for the Clarity Act to the White House, proposing that state authorities enforce a federal ban on token issuance.
Senator Lummis Urges Senate to Pass CLARITY Act for Digital Assets Regulation
Senator Cynthia Lummis calls on the Senate to pass the CLARITY Act, stating the current digital asset regulatory framework fails the industry, consumers, and law enforcement.
Realmint Launches MCP Server for Structured RWA Data
Realmint launched an MCP server that transforms scattered real-world asset (RWA) information into structured, AI-ready data covering over 3,000 tokenized assets with issuer details, risk scores, and live prices.
Pavel Durov says Russia labeled him a terrorist over surveillance demands
Telegram founder Pavel Durov claimed Russian authorities designated him a terrorist after he refused to implement mass surveillance and censorship on the messaging platform.
Bernstein: Core Scientific–AMD Deal Could Yield $14 Billion Over 15 Years
Bernstein estimates Core Scientific’s partnership with AMD could generate $14 billion in revenue over 15 years, highlighting a shift where AI chip makers anchor and fund former bitcoin mining projects.
Seoul Police Arrest Three in $8.5M XRP Scam Impersonating Flare Network and Ripple
South Korean authorities detained three individuals for defrauding 71 investors of 3.4 million XRP (approx. $8.5 million) by posing as Flare Network developers and offering a fake Ripple staking service.
Kraken expands prop trading options with Kraken Funded
Kraken has introduced Kraken Funded, a skill-based challenge program that grants successful traders funded accounts backed by Kraken capital, after acquiring prop firm Breakout last year.
MiCA’s Rocky Start: Less Than 8% of EU Crypto Firms Licensed
Europe’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) law, hailed as the first comprehensive digital asset framework, has encountered severe adoption hurdles, with fewer than 8% of firms securing required licenses by the implementation deadline.
Samsung SDS, Upbit Owner Dunamu Weigh Stablecoin Payments
Samsung SDS is in exploratory talks with Dunamu, operator of South Korea's Upbit exchange, on stablecoin infrastructure and AI-driven payment services, its CEO said on a Q2 earnings call.
Binance Lists Gold, Silver Options After $7.7B Futures Peak
Binance has launched European-style gold and silver options on its Abu Dhabi-regulated entity, Nest Exchange, after metals perpetual futures saw peak daily volumes of $7.7B.
HRL Labs' Cryogenic CMOS Controller Achieves Real-Time Quantum Error Correction
HRL Laboratories has unveiled a silicon quantum processor that uses an integrated cryogenic controller to correct errors in real time without external electronics, achieving a tenfold drop in control errors.
Russian FSB Charges Telegram Founder Pavel Durov with Terrorism Facilitation
Russian security services have charged Telegram founder Pavel Durov with facilitating terrorism after the platform refused to remove channels and bots linked by the FSB to extremist activities.
Binance.US Files for CFTC DCM to Chase $25B Event Market
Binance.US plans to apply for CFTC Designated Contract Market status in August, aiming to offer regulated event contracts for U.S. customers and rival Kalshi and Polymarket.
Digital Asset Industry Enters Largest Consolidation Phase, ARK Analyst Says
The digital asset industry is undergoing its largest phase of consolidation, with revenue concentrating among a handful of protocols, according to ARK Invest analyst Lorenzo Valente. Weak projects are finding it increasingly difficult to attract liquidity.
Binance launches USDT-settled Commodity Options for Gold and Silver
Binance has introduced USDT-settled European-style options on gold and silver, with cash settlement, no liquidation risk for buyers, and 1-day and 1-week expiries.
Fed Holds Rate at 3.5-3.75% as Expected; Bitcoin Tops $64,640
The Federal Reserve left its benchmark rate at 3.5–3.75%, matching market expectations. Bitcoin briefly topped $64,640 following the decision, gaining 0.6% on the day.
Crypto Roundup: Record Hacks, Fraud Losses, Volumes Near 3-Year Low
Crypto markets face headwinds as hacks hit a first-half record, U.S. fraud losses estimated at $80.7B, and trading volumes approached a three-year low. Meanwhile, Core Scientific took a $41.9M write-down to exit Bitcoin mining.
US Crypto Fraud Losses Estimated at $80.7 Billion in 2025
The Consumer Federation of America estimates total US cryptocurrency fraud losses reached $80.7 billion in 2025, far above the $11.37 billion officially recorded by the FBI.
Emirates Launches Crypto Payment Option For UAE Flight…
Emirates has started accepting cryptocurrency payments for flight bookings through Crypto.com Pay, initially available to eligible UAE residents booking dirham-denominated flights on the airline's website or app.
Crypto Derivatives Volume Fell 15.7% in H1 to $35 Trillion, CoinGlass Reports
Trading volume across crypto derivatives dropped 15.7% to $35.08 trillion in the first half of the year, according to CoinGlass data. Top exchanges dominated activity, but analysts warn that low liquidity could heighten market sensitivity to price shocks.