Pro-Israel hackers took $81M in crypto — but it wasn’t about the money
A pro-Israel hacker group stole $81 million worth of crypto from Iran’s largest crypto exchange, Nobitex, adding to the conflict between the two countries.
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Solana price paints 'textbook' chart pattern for potential rally to $6K
SOL’s price is painting a textbook cup-and-handle pattern breakout with a price target of around $6,300.
Progressives are losing the crypto future
As US conservatives rapidly shape the crypto landscape through policy, funding and grassroots adoption, progressives remain divided and hesitant. Progressives lack a unified strategy and risk losing relevance.
The $3.5B shift: How Bitcoin miners are cashing in on AI
From GPUs to AI deals, Bitcoin miners are finding new lifelines beyond crypto. AI is becoming a major revenue stream for them.
Aave proposal to launch centralized lending on Kraken’s Ink moves to next phase
Aave’s community overwhelmingly approved a proposal to license a centralized version of its lending protocol for deployment on Kraken’s Ink blockchain.
BitGo files for US IPO as crypto custody business surpasses $100B
BitGo confidentially submits S-1 filing to the Securities and Exchange Commission amid $100 billion in assets under custody and growing international expansion.
Ethereum NFTs dominate 7-day sales rankings as ETH nears $4K
CryptoPunks remained the top NFT collection by market capitalization, with a valuation of $1.8 billion, according to NFT Price Floor.
Bitcoin’s quantum countdown has already begun, Naoris CEO says
A veteran hacker warns how quantum computing could quietly dismantle the cryptography securing Bitcoin and blockchains.
CoinDCX announces white hat recovery bounty after $44M hack
The Indian crypto exchange announced a recovery program of up to 25% for ethical hackers who can help recover the stolen stablecoins.
COINS Act model law offers blueprint for crypto regulation in India
Hashed Emergent’s Vishal Achanta told Cointelegraph that COINS Act aims to turn India from a “regulatory minefield” into a destination of choice for the crypto community.
Strategy adds $740M of Bitcoin as price surges past $122K
Michael Saylor’s Strategy made a fresh $739.8 million investment in Bitcoin last week, with total holdings now reaching 607,770 BTC.
Chinese blockchain Conflux launching offshore yuan-backed stablecoin
Chinese blockchain Conflux launched Conflux 3.0 network and unveiled a new offshore yuan-backed stablecoin targeting “Belt and Road” cross-border payments.
Ether Machine to launch $1.5B institutional ETH yield fund
The company plans to launch “one of the largest onchain ETH positions of any public entity” by generating ETH-denominated returns through staking and DeFi participation.
$3.4B in Ether lost forever due to user errors, Coinbase warns
Ether lost due to bugs and user errors has surged 44% since March 2023, according to Conor Grogan, head of product at Coinbase.
Ethereum mirrors stocks as ETH price chart hints at ‘final surge’ to $8K
Ether’s current structure mirrors the Dow Jones’ 1980 bull run, with technical patterns reinforcing the ETH price rally outlook.
Blockchain compliance tools can slash TradFi costs: Chainlink co-founder
Institutional investors will increasingly adopt blockchain-based compliance solutions and tokenized RWAs, Chainlink’s co-founder Sergey Nazarov told Cointelegraph.
SEC explores Ethereum token standard for compliant securities
ERC-3643 Association president Dennis O’Connell told Cointelegraph the SEC showed “a noticeable shift in tone” and openness to blockchain standards.
Crypto funds post record $4.4B inflows as Ether ETPs break 2024 gains
Crypto funds posted record weekly inflows at $4.4 billion, with Ether ETP gains surpassing 2024 totals at $6.2 billion.
‘Altseason is here’ — 5 things to know in Bitcoin this week
Bitcoin price excitement is fading as altcoins become crypto traders’ new target. Is BTC due for a deeper correction?
Ethereum’s Fusaka upgrade set for November, Glamsterdam planning next
Fusaka hard fork’s next devnet will go live on Wednesday. The first public testnet is scheduled to launch in late September.
US bank lobby challenges crypto firms’ bids for bank licences
US banking and credit union groups asked the OCC to delay deciding on bank license applications from crypto firms, arguing there are “significant policy and process concerns.”
‘Rich Dad, Poor Dad’ author warns Bitcoin ‘bubble’ could burst soon
Robert Kiyosaki says that asset bubbles will soon "bust", and when they do, “odds are gold, silver, and Bitcoin will bust too.”
Blistering NFT ‘sweep’ underway as CryptoPunks, Penguins surge
CryptoSlam strategist Yehudah Petscher told Cointelegraph in May he thought the market was poised for a rebound, but with a more tempered outlook.
Ethereum is scaling: TPS, gas limit up as validators back 45M target
Ethereum’s gas limit climbed over 37 million, with 47% of validators supporting a jump to 45 million.
UK working to sell $7B in seized Bitcoin to boost budget: Report
A new report suggests the UK Treasury is working to sell up to $7 billion worth of seized Bitcoin, but one person has slammed the report as “sensationalism” amid a crypto bull run.
Fix incoming for MetaMask bug that’s slowly killing solid-state drives
Consensys says it’s aware of a small number of MetaMask users reporting “unusually high disk activity” and will be issuing a fix very soon.
AI and blockchain are already disrupting legacy education system
Projects across multiple educational sectors are leveraging AI and blockchain to provide more accessible alternatives to students.
Saylor signals Bitcoin buy as Strategy's stash climbs to over $71B
Strategy continues accumulating Bitcoin as it hits all-time highs in July, and the total crypto market cap breaches the $4 trillion mark.
Bitcoin gets $125K target as trader sees 'big move' next, ETH hits $3750
Bitcoin and Ether traders are eyeing price milestones into the weekly close, with a resistance trend line keeping BTC bulls from heading to all-time highs.
Embedding human rights into crypto isn’t optional, it’s foundational
Embedding human rights into crypto systems is a necessity. Self-custody, privacy-by-default, and censorship-resistant personhood must be core design principles for any technology. The future of digital freedom depends on it.