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Michael Saylor Signals Bitcoin Purchase After Five-Week Pause
Michael Saylor signaled this week that MicroStrategy is preparing to buy Bitcoin again, ending a five-week silence. The hint came via Saylor's characteristic social media shorthand: "Bitcoin Drive engaged."
Markets·Julie "Mooncat" Wolf·14h agoSouth Korea Stablecoin Outflows Hit $10.4B Over 18 Months, Rivaling Overseas Stock Demand
South Korea has recorded approximately 14.9 trillion won ($11.2 billion USD) in cumulative net stablecoin outflows since January 2025, a sustained capital movement that now rivals the country's formal overseas equity investment in scale.
Markets·Blockchain Academics Newsroom·16h agoColdcard Firmware Flaw Drained 1,367 BTC Across 4,585 Addresses
A firmware vulnerability in Coldcard hardware wallets allowed attackers to reconstruct private keys and drain funds across thousands of addresses, according to Galaxy Research. The flaw degraded randomness in seed generation, enabling attackers to reverse-engineer private keys without physical...
Markets·Blockchain Academics Newsroom·16h agoFun CEO Says Crypto Payments Will Make On-Ramps and Bridges Obsolete
The CEO of Fun has a bold forecast for crypto's infrastructure: on-ramps and bridges won't exist in the future payments stack. The prediction echoes Bitcoin's original vision but faces real regulatory and technical counterarguments.
Markets·Alejandro Silva Ramírez·18h agoDEX Spot Volume Hits 24% of CEX Trading, a Record High Since 2019, With Solana Driving $49.86B
Decentralized exchanges captured 24% of centralized exchange spot volume in July 2026, their highest recorded share since 2019. Solana drove the milestone with $49.86 billion in 30-day DEX volume, outpacing Ethereum and BNB Chain.
Markets·Julie "Mooncat" Wolf·YesterdaySuno Loses German Copyright Case, Must License Music for AI Training
A German court ruled against Suno on July 31, finding the AI music generation company violated copyright law by training its models on protected recordings without obtaining licenses. The decision requires AI firms operating in Germany to secure explicit licensing agreements before using...
Markets·Hadi Ghadban·Jul 31, 2026Coldcard Mk3 Firmware Flaw Drains Up to $70M in Bitcoin via Weak RNG
A critical firmware flaw in Coldcard Mk3 hardware wallets has exposed a weak random number generator used during seed generation, enabling attackers to drain between $38 million and $70 million in Bitcoin. Coinkite has urged affected users to migrate funds immediately.
Markets·Blockchain Academics Newsroom·Jul 31, 2026Tether Posts $1.5B Q2 Profit as USDT Hits 650M Users and Gold Reserves Top 146 Metric Tons
Tether earned $1.5 billion in net profit during Q2 2026 as USDT crossed 650 million users and gold holdings climbed above 146 metric tons. The figures cement Tether's dominance in stablecoins but raise questions about regulatory compliance and systemic risk concentration.
Markets·Blockchain Academics Newsroom·Jul 31, 2026Bitcoin Hits 2-Week Lows as US Stocks Diverge From Asia Rebound
Bitcoin slid to its lowest levels in two weeks as month-end selling pressure collided with a divergence between US and Asian equity markets. The move underscores Bitcoin's continued sensitivity to macroeconomic conditions and tech sector volatility.
Markets·Ibrahim Rajab·Jul 31, 2026Ethereum's 43-Day Staking Queue Reflects Network Mechanics, Not Pure Demand
Ethereum's 43-day staking queue is being misread as a bullish signal. Sygnum analyst Thomas Brunner argues the queue reflects the protocol's churn limit mechanics as much as genuine staking demand, a distinction that matters for institutional investors evaluating participation.
Markets·Alejandro Silva Ramírez·Jul 31, 2026AMLBot Launches AI Tracer for Self-Service Stolen Crypto Recovery
Blockchain forensics firm AMLBot launched AI Tracer on Thursday, a self-service investigation tool that lets users trace stolen cryptocurrency without specialist knowledge. The release puts capabilities once reserved for well-funded institutions directly in the hands of retail victims.
Markets·Ibrahim Rajab·Jul 31, 2026Circle Wins New York Trust Charter, Giving USDC a Formal Custody Foundation
The New York Department of Financial Services granted Circle a limited purpose trust charter on July 31, 2026, allowing the company's subsidiary to provide fiduciary and custody services under state banking law. The approval represents a decade-long regulatory relationship with NYDFS and...
Markets·Hadi Ghadban·Jul 31, 2026Coinbase Hits Record Market Share in Q2 but Misses Profit Estimates
Coinbase reported Q2 2026 earnings that fell short of analyst expectations despite achieving record global crypto trading market share. The exchange blamed softer spot trading and low volatility for the miss, even as prediction markets revenue doubled and diversified revenue streams now account...
Markets·Ibrahim Rajab·Jul 30, 2026ENS Labs Cuts Foundation Token Grant to 1M ENS, Adds Security Council After Delegate Revolt
ENS Labs revised its controversial proposal to shift DAO treasury control to a new Foundation, adding Security Council oversight of Endowment transactions and cutting the Foundation's initial token grant to 1 million ENS after delegates labeled the original plan a "governance attack."
Markets·Ibrahim Rajab·Jul 30, 2026Polygon Turns Kansai Electric Loyalty Points Into JPYC Stablecoin
Kansai Electric Power has integrated its MOACT rewards app with Polygon's Layer 2 network, allowing customers to convert loyalty points into JPYC, Japan's regulated yen stablecoin, and access DeFi through HashPort Wallet.
Markets·Hadi Ghadban·Jul 30, 2026Strategy Posts $8.2B Q2 Loss but Adds BTC to Reach 843,775 Coins
Strategy reported an $8.22 billion net loss in Q2 2026, driven entirely by unrealized losses on bitcoin holdings as BTC fell 27% year-to-date. Despite the paper loss, the company expanded its treasury by 11% to 843,775 BTC and raised $17.06 billion through capital programs. MSTR shares gained...
Markets·Ibrahim Rajab·Jul 30, 2026S&P 500 Sits at 4.5-Year Channel Top as South Korea Posts Record 33% Monthly Crash
South Korea's KOSPI index recorded its worst monthly performance in history, dropping more than 33% in July 2026, surpassing both the 1997 Asian Financial Crisis and 2008 Global Financial Crisis. The S&P 500 fell 1.5% Thursday, positioning at the top of a 4.5-year channel. Bitcoin's price...
Markets·Blockchain Academics Newsroom·Jul 30, 2026Institutional Trading Hits Record 72% of Crypto Volume as Volatility Compresses
Institutional players now account for 72% of cryptocurrency trading activity, a record high marking a structural shift from retail-dominated markets. This institutional dominance has compressed volatility and tightened correlations with traditional assets, but raises questions about systemic...
Markets·Ibrahim Rajab·Jul 30, 2026Robinhood Beats Earnings as Crypto Revenue Falls 38% and Stock Drops 4%
Robinhood posted $100 million in Q2 2026 crypto transaction revenue, beating Wall Street consensus of $86.6 million. Yet shares fell 4% anyway, signaling investor skepticism about the company's ability to offset a 38% year-over-year decline in crypto revenue through diversification into...
Markets·Julie "Mooncat" Wolf·Jul 29, 2026Safe Logs 130M Transactions in Q2, Deploying 63.4M Accounts Across Network
Safe posted 130 million transactions in Q2 2026, a new record for the smart account infrastructure provider. The protocol deployed 63.4 million Safes and launched SafeNet Beta with 54.8 million SAFE tokens staked, signaling utility-driven growth during a down market.
Markets·Hadi Ghadban·Jul 29, 2026Ethereum Foundation Appoints Privacy Advocate pcaversaccio as Fourth Board Member
The Ethereum Foundation appointed pcaversaccio, author of the Ethereum Cypherpunk Manifesto and co-founder of SEAL 911, as its fourth board member. The move signals the Foundation's strategic emphasis on privacy and security amid broader leadership changes.
Markets·Blockchain Academics Newsroom·Jul 29, 2026Crypto Hacks Hit Record 212 Incidents in H1 2026, Totaling $1.1B in Losses
The first half of 2026 was the most-hacked six-month stretch in crypto history. Security firm Blockaid counted 212 separate incidents between January and June, with total losses reaching $1.1 billion. North Korea-linked actors were responsible for the two largest exploits: KelpDAO ($292M) and...
Markets·Blockchain Academics Newsroom·Jul 29, 2026Bitcoin and Ethereum Wobble After Fed Holds Rates Steady
The Federal Reserve held its benchmark interest rate at 3.5%–3.75% on Tuesday with no new signals on future rate moves, triggering volatility in Bitcoin and Ethereum while traditional equities produced mixed results.
Markets·Blockchain Academics Newsroom·Jul 29, 2026Crypto VC Firms Hit 6-Year Low at 150 Active Players, Down 87% From 2022 Peak
150 active crypto venture capital firms as of July 2026 marks the lowest level since November 2020 and represents an 87% collapse from the March 2022 peak of 1,177 unique investors. The contraction reflects a structural reset in the VC landscape, with fewer but better-capitalized firms now...
Markets·Ibrahim Rajab·Jul 29, 2026