
MARA pledges 18,750 BTC for $600M in new loans
MARA pledged 18,750 BTC worth about $1.2B to secure $600M in new borrowing for corporate needs, energy assets and AI expansion.

MARA pledged 18,750 BTC worth about $1.2B to secure $600M in new borrowing for corporate needs, energy assets and AI expansion.

Brazil will require VASPs to hold some crypto transfers to foreign platforms or self-custody wallets for up to 24 hours from Jan. 1, 2027.

Grayscale says CLARITY Act passage in 2026 looks unlikely, while the Senate prepares a Sept. 15 procedural test after its August recess.

Bitcoin holders could lose real BTC if they try to sell coins created by a potential BIP-110 chain split without first separating their balances. BIP-110 fork could put real Bitcoin at risk Bitcoin developer Kevin Loaec warned holders against moving…

BitMEX reportedly spent two years seeking a buyer before deciding to close the crypto derivatives exchange, as founder control, declining activity and legal baggage deterred potential acquirers. BitMEX held sale talks for two years BitMEX explored a sale with several…

U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted $853.5 million during five consecutive inflow sessions as August demand reversed the previous week’s withdrawals. Bitcoin ETF inflows reverse previous week’s withdrawals U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs opened August with $170.1 million in net inflows on…

XRP Ledger validators will vote on a privacy amendment designed for institutional transfers as the network hosts more than $530 million in distributed tokenized assets outside RLUSD. XRP Ledger privacy amendment enters validator process XRP Ledger version 3.3.0, released on…

European Union officials are preparing to revise the bloc’s MiCA crypto framework in 2027 as foreign stablecoin restrictions and faster U.S. rulemaking expose gaps in the existing regime. EU officials reportedly see MiCA revision as unavoidable European diplomats said policymakers…

Morgan Stanley’s spot Bitcoin ETF added approximately 232.5 BTC worth $15.05 million as Bitcoin traded below $65,000, lifting the fund’s holdings above 6,500 BTC for the first time. Morgan Stanley’s Bitcoin ETF adds 232 BTC Blockchain intelligence platform Arkham reported…

Bitcoin price held near $65,000 on Aug. 8, but its failure to reclaim the short-term holder cost basis left the recovery exposed to renewed selling. Bitcoin price struggles to hold above $65,000 According to data from crypto.news, Bitcoin (BTC) price…

The U.S. Senate has initiated the process for considering the CLARITY Act, setting up an initial procedural vote after lawmakers return from their August recess. CLARITY Act moves toward September vote Senate Majority Leader John Thune submitted the motion after…

A wallet linked to the Aztec Private Rollup Bridge exploit deposited another 300 ETH into Tornado Cash, bringing its total transfers to the mixer to 500 ETH. Aztec exploiter deposits 300 ETH into Tornado Cash Blockchain security firm PeckShield reported…

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said crypto adoption will continue through stablecoins, tokenization and expanding digital asset markets despite the Senate delaying the CLARITY Act. Armstrong points to adoption beyond Congress Armstrong described the Senate’s failure to advance the CLARITY Act…

SHRMiner highlights growing interest in cloud mining as digital asset markets evolve, offering users access to mining services without specialized hardware. Trump publicly criticized Bitcoin in 2021 but rapidly shifted his stance during the campaign, proposing to make the United…

U.S. authorities sanctioned crypto exchanges Shelbit and Aban Tether after alleging that the platforms helped Iran evade restrictions and move funds connected to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. OFAC targets Shelbit and Aban Tether The U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of…

The CFTC has warned regulated prediction markets against displaying American-style gambling odds as state authorities intensify efforts to classify sports event contracts as unlicensed betting. CFTC warns prediction markets over odds displays The Commodity Futures Trading Commission instructed regulated prediction…

SharpLink CEO Joseph Chalom has opposed an Ethereum proposal that could eventually eliminate issuance-based staking rewards, warning that the change may weaken ETH’s appeal to institutions and raise capital costs across decentralized finance. SharpLink challenges Ethereum staking proposal Chalom said…

The CLARITY Act’s delay until September could briefly pressure crypto prices before removing a major source of uncertainty, according to Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan. What happened Senate leaders have postponed consideration of the CLARITY Act until September, ending efforts to…

SpaceX stock surged 14% on Friday after an analyst upgrade, softer U.S. jobs data, and limited insider selling eased pressure on the recently listed company. SpaceX stock jumps after Argus upgrade Space Exploration Technologies Corp. traded at $131.06 as of…

Bybit has sued North Korea, its intelligence agency and the Lazarus Group in a U.S. federal court as the exchange seeks to recover assets stolen in the record $1.5 billion crypto hack. Bybit takes Lazarus Group to US court Bybit…