BTC Reclaims $64K Ahead of Expected Iran-US-Oman Hormuz Deal Today: Report
All three sides are reportedly close to securing a major deal that would divide inbound and outbound traffic.
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"You stole, please return some." Coldcard hacker's wallet becomes a graffiti wall of pleas and hustles
A wallet holding $36 million in stolen bitcoin has become an unlikely public message board, as hack victims and opportunists pay to leave permanent notes for the thief.
Hut 8 Stock Slides 9.7% Despite 81% Revenue Surge in Q2
Hut 8 stock dropped 9.74% to $101.16 on Tuesday after the company reported second-quarter earnings. Revenue climbed 81% year over year to $74.9 million, while net losses reached $177.1 million. The Bitcoin (BTC) miner turned AI data center developer recovered 1.29% to $102.47 in after-hours trading. Investors appear focused on the loss rather than the The post Hut 8 Stock Slides 9.7% Despite 81% Revenue Surge in Q2 appeared first on BeInCrypto .
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Bitcoin flat at $64,000 as stocks print records and Hormuz deal nears
BTC held near $64,000 as MSCI's world index set another peak and Brent fell toward a Hormuz deal. Ether is the only major down on the week.
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Dogecoin (DOGE), XRP, Hyperliquid (HYPE) and Bitcoin (BTC) Price Analysis For August 5: Market's Attempt to Regain Relevancy
Cryptocurrency market is not witnessing more volatility, fresh investors or high liquidity.
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GameStop plans $1.4 billion stock swap as Bitcoin collateral risk emerges
The exchange would cut note principal by about one-third while replacement Bitcoin option terms also remain undisclosed. The post GameStop plans $1.4 billion stock swap as Bitcoin collateral risk emerges appeared first on CryptoSlate .
Jim Cramer To Sell Bitcoin After IBM Quantum Warning: Will Traders Fade Him?
Jim Cramer says he will sell his Bitcoin after IBM's CEO warned quantum computers could crack crypto within four years. The post Jim Cramer To Sell Bitcoin After IBM Quantum Warning: Will Traders Fade Him? appeared first on BeInCrypto .
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This Bitcoin Bridge Shut Itself Down Because AI Was Finding Bugs Too Fast
Non-custodial Bitcoin swap provider Boltz says attackers are finding vulnerabilities faster than its team can fix them, forcing it to suspend swaps indefinitely.
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Hashdex is shutting down its Bitcoin ETF, leaving investors with just days to sell before a blind, unpredictable cash out
The $14.7 million Bitcoin ETF will liquidate from Aug. 18, while Hashdex's filings split on the payout date. The post Hashdex is shutting down its Bitcoin ETF, leaving investors with just days to sell before a blind, unpredictable cash out appeared first on CryptoSlate .
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Bitcoin Holds Key Support as On-Chain Data Shows Fresh Accumulation
Recent on-chain data shows roughly 155,000 BTC moved into the $62,000 to $65,000 cost-basis range during the pullback.
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Self Custody Is Dead. Long Live Self Custody
Bitcoin Magazine Self Custody Is Dead. Long Live Self Custody The Coldcard security failure has shaken Bitcoin's confidence in hardware wallets—but abandoning self-custody would mean abandoning the very reason Bitcoin exists. History suggests the lesson isn't to trust custodians again, but to build stronger, more resilient ways to hold our own keys. This post Self Custody Is Dead. Long Live Self Custody first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Juan Galt .
Tomorrow sees a massive liquidity trap for Bitcoin as the US Treasury is quietly draining $77 billion from bank reserves
The Aug. 5 bill-coupon mix will show whether financing pressure reaches Bitcoin-sensitive risk appetite or leaves reserves stable. The post Tomorrow sees a massive liquidity trap for Bitcoin as the US Treasury is quietly draining $77 billion from bank reserves appeared first on CryptoSlate .
Ledger Says Coldcard Exploit Shows Bitcoin Wallet Security Must Adapt to AI
Ledger CTO Charles Guillemet says the Coldcard exploit underscores why certified hardware randomness matters—and why AI is reshaping wallet security.
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SEC Commissioner Hester ‘Crypto Mom’ Peirce Optimistic About Clarity Act
Bitcoin Magazine SEC Commissioner Hester ‘Crypto Mom’ Peirce Optimistic About Clarity Act The regulator is hopeful the long-awaited crypto market structure bill will pass. This post SEC Commissioner Hester ‘Crypto Mom’ Peirce Optimistic About Clarity Act first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Mathew Di Salvo .
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Asset Manager 3iQ to Manage Bhutan’s Bitcoin Reserves
Bitcoin Magazine Asset Manager 3iQ to Manage Bhutan’s Bitcoin Reserves Canadian digital asset manager 3iQ Corp. will work to manage some of the Bitcoin reserves of Bhutan’s Gelephu Mindfulness City project. 3iQ, Canada’s biggest and oldest digital asset fund manager, will not only manage the 10,000 Bitcoins pledged to build the new region, but also invest in local talent and establish a long-term physical presence […] This post Asset Manager 3iQ to Manage Bhutan’s Bitcoin Reserves first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Mathew Di Salvo .
Jim Cramer Is Selling His Bitcoin Over Quantum Threat—Crypto Twitter Is Thrilled
The CNBC host announced the decision on air after interviewing IBM CEO Arvind Krishna, asking him whether quantum computers could eventually crack the cryptography protecting his coins.
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Corporation’s Approach to the BIP-110 Soft Fork
Bitcoin Magazine Corporation’s Approach to the BIP-110 Soft Fork This article goes into how Bitcoin-utilizing corporations could approach BIP-110. This post Corporation’s Approach to the BIP-110 Soft Fork first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Allard Peng .
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SpaceX tops Wall Street revenue forecast, posts $540 million loss on bitcoin holdings
Elon Musk's space company posted its first earnings as a public company ahead of a major insider share unlock.
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Why AI is now a more immediate threat to Bitcoin than quantum computers
Offline keys still depend on entropy, firmware, signing and recovery, all built from fallible software and hardware. The post Why AI is now a more immediate threat to Bitcoin than quantum computers appeared first on CryptoSlate .
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Coldcard Bitcoin Exploit Explained: Entropy, How Keys Are Generated, and Why Bits Matter
A flaw in Coldcard wallets cost Bitcoin holders more than $100 million—and reopened an old fight about whether you can trust dice.