Marmot Researchers Turn to OnlyFans for Funding—And There Are Meme Coins Too
Scientists behind one of the world's longest-running wildlife studies have turned to one corner of internet culture for funding—and found another waiting for them.
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U.S. FBI intelligence agent arrested in connection with theft of $1 million in crypto
A supervising U.S. FBI agent who worked in intelligence at the national headquarters has been arrested and accused in a federal court filing of stealing more than $1 million in cryptocurrency.
BlackRock Targets Stablecoin Issuers and Institutions in Latest Tokenized Funds
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Bitcoin Protocol Boltz Halts Swaps Following AI-Assisted Cyber Attacks
Bitcoin swap infrastructure Boltz has suspended its swapping features indefinitely after several attempted exploits in recent months.
Macro Expert Links XRP to BlackRock, the IMF, and Global De-Dollarization
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Trump Family’s American Bitcoin Tops 8,000 BTC After Record Mining Quarter
The Trump family-backed American Bitcoin said Monday it expanded its Bitcoin reserve to more than 8,000 BTC, worth roughly $512 million, during the second quarter after producing a record 932 Bitcoin, underscoring its s…
XRP Holders Can Now Borrow Ripple's RLUSD on Ethereum Without Selling Their Crypto
Announced on Monday by layer 1 blockchain developer Flare, the integration lets users convert XRP into Flare's FXRP token, bridge it to Ethereum, deposit it as collateral on the Morpho lending protocol, and borrow RLUSD…
Former FBI Agent Charged With Stealing Nearly $1 Million in Crypto and Using ChatGPT for Investment Advice
A former FBI supervisory special agent has been charged with stealing nearly $1 million in cryptocurrency from wallets tied to FBI counterintelligence investigations, according to court documents that also detail how he…
Trump-linked American Bitcoin president Matt Prusak departs for Giga Energy
Matt Prusak, president and interim chief financial officer of Trump-linked bitcoin miner American Bitcoin (ABTC), is leaving the company to join AI and energy infrastructure developer Giga Energy, marking another senior…
Kenya moves 30 million academic credentials onto Avalanche blockchain
A new digital verification platform aims to reduce forged certificates by allowing employers and universities to authenticate academic records onchain.
U.S.-Japan intervention revives yen carry trade fears for bitcoin
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed Sunday that the U.S. joined Japan in coordinated foreign exchange intervention last Friday, calling it a move to counter "disorderly yen movements." The USD/JPY pair almos…
FalconX cuts 10% of workforce amid prolonged crypto market slump: Report
According to Bloomberg, the digital asset prime broker is refocusing its Singapore strategy and withdrawing its local license application as crypto companies continue to trim costs.
US hints at more yen intervention: Five things to know in Bitcoin this week
Concerns over US Treasury markets were behind the US decision to intervene in the Japanese yen last week. Washington engaged in a rare operation to support the yen after USD/ JPY had reached almost 164 last week, per da…
BlackRock expands tokenized cash with new blockchain-based money market offerings
BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, has expanded its tokenized cash platform, introducing a couple of new tokenized money market products, the firm said on Monday.
Crypto Privacy Tools Serve ‘Essential Protective Functions’: Report by ChangeNOW, CoinRabbit
Crypto privacy tools serve “essential protective functions” that restore a measure of financial privacy that has always existed in TradFi, according to a new report from non-custodial crypto platform ChangeNOW and digit…
XRP Price Holds $1 Support as Ripple Expands Digital Capital Markets With ZILO, Licuido Investments
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Bitcoin slips below $63k as Coldcard hack overshadows U.S.-Iran hopes - Investing.com
Investing.com-- Bitcoin fell on Monday, extending weekend losses as cryptocurrency markets grappled with a high-profile hack and weak June quarter earnings from major companies in the sector.
Strategy sells 1,638 Bitcoin to fund dividends and STRC repurchases
Michael Saylor’s Strategy sold 1,638 Bitcoin in its second-largest sale of the year to fund dividend payments and repurchase its preferred STRC stock.
Bitcoin Price Prediction: Will BTC Hit $100K in August?
Bitcoin is being pinched between two moving lines on the chart, and according to one analyst, history says that kind of squeeze doesn’t stay quiet for long.
Morning Minute: The Coldcard Bitcoin Hack Nears $114 Million in Potential Losses
Morning Minute is a daily newsletter written by Tyler Warner. The analysis and opinions expressed are his own and do not necessarily reflect those of Decrypt.
Bitcoin Whales Buy 19,610 BTC as Retail Sells After Coldcard Security Scare
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BlackRock launches tokenized money market funds for stablecoin reserves
The asset manager introduced two blockchain-based money market funds designed to qualify as stablecoin reserve assets under the US GENIUS Act.
Bitcoin edges lower below $63k as Coldcard hack overshadows U.S.-Iran hopes
Oil prices turn lower as Bessent says U.S. may have Iran deal "today or tomorrow"
Strategy Sells $105M in Bitcoin as Dollar Reserve Hits $4B
Strategy sold 1,638 BTC for $104.7 million in the week to Aug 2, according to an 8-K filed Monday, cutting its Bitcoin stack to 842,138 BTC from the 843,775 it had held since early July. The coins went at an average of …