MSCI finalizes index rules that could remove Strategy, Metaplanet and other bitcoin treasury firms
The index provider's finalized eligibility rules threaten to exclude companies whose treasury holdings are mostly bitcoin from major benchmarks, a move Strategy
CoinDesk · +13 outlets
Nearly $1 billion in crypto bets liquidated as bitcoin, ether and XRP slide
A sharp drawdown across major tokens triggered close to $1 billion in forced liquidations, underscoring leverage risk in the market.
CoinDesk · +14 outlets
CME to launch Bitcoin Cash and Uniswap futures on its regulated exchange
The derivatives exchange is adding BCH and UNI futures contracts, expanding regulated access to two more tokens.
finance.yahoo · +14 outlets
Russia's central bank confirms it will soon ban peer-to-peer bitcoin trading
The Bank of Russia said it will prohibit P2P crypto trading as part of a broader tightening of domestic digital asset rules.
Decrypt · +3 outlets
Google cuts quantum computing error rate 40x, reigniting debate over bitcoin threat
Google's error-correction milestone prompted fresh analysis of quantum risk to bitcoin, with analysts saying the gap is narrowing though no immediate threat exi
Yahoo Finance · +3 outlets
Circle plans push into 40 emerging markets as stablecoins go mainstream
Circle's CEO said the USDC issuer will target 40 emerging markets, betting on stablecoin adoption for payments.
Decrypt · +14 outlets
USDC processed $36 trillion in H1 transactions, but Circle kept 7 cents per revenue dollar
Heavy USDC settlement volume translated into thin economics for Circle, highlighting the low-margin nature of stablecoin distribution.
CryptoSlate · +6 outlets
Mastercard and BVNK launch platform merging fiat and stablecoins
The payments giant and BVNK unveiled a global money platform aimed at bridging traditional fiat rails and stablecoin settlement.
Decrypt · +14 outlets
Tornado Cash's Roman Storm faces 5 years for conduct DOJ now says it won't prosecute
The sentencing of the Tornado Cash developer proceeds despite a DOJ policy shift on the underlying charge, a key test of crypto liability.
Decrypt · +4 outlets
Hex founder Richard Heart arrested in Istanbul on Finnish Interpol red notice
Turkish authorities detained Heart on an Interpol warrant tied to Finnish charges, a significant enforcement action against a major crypto promoter.
CoinDesk · +14 outlets
CFTC bid to drop Gemini's $5M settlement rejected by judge
A judge declined to let the CFTC walk back the Gemini settlement, keeping the enforcement outcome intact.
Decrypt · +11 outlets
Capital B posts $78 million H1 net loss on bitcoin impairment charge
The bitcoin treasury company reported a wider first-half loss driven by impairment on its holdings.
The Block · +6 outlets
Bitcoin and ethereum ETFs lost $391 million in a day, only XRP ETFs took inflows
Spot bitcoin and ether funds saw heavy outflows in a single session while XRP-linked ETFs bucked the trend with positive flows.
finance.yahoo · +7 outlets
CME, SEC clear path to US binary options on COIN, HOOD and MARA targets
Regulators moved toward standardized binary options tied to whether crypto-linked stocks hit specified targets, expanding retail derivatives access.
finance.yahoo · +1 outlets
Binance stock put options lock full USDC reserves for sellers
Binance's crypto stock put options require sellers to fully collateralize positions in USDC, a risk-control design detail.
CryptoSlate · +3 outlets
Ethereum and altcoins see outsized drawdowns as macro pressures bite
Altcoins fell harder than bitcoin as inflation data and rate-hike fears weighed on risk assets.
Decrypt · +2 outlets
Strive raising about $630 million in upsized preferred stock sale after bitcoin buying spree
The bitcoin-focused asset manager upsized a fixed-rate preferred stock offering, drawing a 27% price target hike from TD Cowen.
Yahoo Finance
Bitcoin fell below $80,000 amid hot inflation data and rate-hike fears
Stronger-than-expected inflation reports lifted rate-hike bets and pressured bitcoin before it stabilized near $82,000.
Decrypt