‘Bitcoin Doesn’t Need CLARITY:’ Michael Saylor Responds to Bill’s Delay
The co-founder of Strategy previously expressed support for the bill.
Mining News
PoW & Bitcoin mining headlines grouped by the Bitcoin block at each article’s publication time.
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XRP Price Slides on CLARITY Delay as Analyst Flags Weak August Trend
BTC and ETH stayed relatively stable as XRP absorbed most of the market's reaction to the CLARITY Act delay.
MARA Reports $611M Loss While Miners Deposit 581 BTC to NYDIG
MARA Holdings posted a $611 million net loss in the second quarter as its bitcoin treasury shrank 29% year-over-year to 35,577 BTC. The report landed the same week rival Riot Platforms and MARA itself sent a combined 581 BTC to custodian NYDIG. A Rough Quarter by the Numbers MARA Holdings, the largest publicly traded bitcoin […]
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Live updates: 'This can't last forever': Mulling bitcoin's lame price action as risk markets rally
The U.S. lost 23,000 in July, the first such loss since February. Expectations had been for a gain of 80,000 jobs.
Bitcoin Miners Are Selling Again: Here’s How Much BTC Was Reportedly Offloaded
Miners continue to be under pressure, and the latest data spells some trouble.
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Government Auditors Question Evidence Behind DOGE’s $110 Billion Savings Claim
The Government Accountability Office found that the Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE) Wall of Receipts includes savings estimates that are incorrect or lack supporting evidence, casting doubt on the $110 billion the entity claims it cut from federal spending. The report examined the DOGE Wall of Receipts, the public ledger the initiative used to display The post Government Auditors Question Evidence Behind DOGE’s $110 Billion Savings Claim appeared first on BeInCrypto .
Bitcoin whales load up on $1.2 billion in BTC as ETFs attract $750 million
Bitcoin whales accumulate $1.2 billion in BTC while spot ETFs pull in $754 million this week.
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MARA and CleanSpark Post $851 Million in Combined Quarterly Losses
MARA Holdings (MARA) and CleanSpark (CLSK) reported heavy losses on August 6, extending a slump across public Bitcoin (BTC) miners as falling prices triggered large non-cash valuation losses. Both firms leaned on their pivot toward artificial intelligence and data center infrastructure, joining rivals TeraWulf, Core Scientific, and Cipher in betting that compute capacity can offset The post MARA and CleanSpark Post $851 Million in Combined Quarterly Losses appeared first on BeInCrypto .
Searching a Bitcoin wallet online could secretly hand your IP address to Chainalysis
WalletExplorer documents IP-plus-URL logging inside Chainalysis, while other major services disclose sharply different linkage, retention and access rules. The post Searching a Bitcoin wallet online could secretly hand your IP address to Chainalysis appeared first on CryptoSlate .
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Bitcoin wallet dormant since 2011 moves $3.2 million toward FalconX-linked address
The 50 BTC remained in the receiving address Friday, but that wallet has previously sent funds to FalconX-labeled deposits, leaving open whether the old stash is being reorganized or moved closer to a trading venue.
Bitcoin Active Addresses Surge to 8-Month High After Coldcard Panic
Bitcoin active addresses hit their highest daily level since December 2024 after users moved funds from wallets generated with vulnerable Coldcard firmware, seeking alternatives.
A bitcoin pattern taking shape right now could send prices soaring to $76,000
Bitcoin's chart is quietly tracing out a bullish setup technical analysts watch closely. But it isn't confirmed, and one key level will decide if it plays out.
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XRP leads majors losses as Clarity Act vote slips to September
Bitcoin, ether showed slight losses while Ripple-linked XRP fell 5.5% on the week, the worst of the majors, as the Senate left Washington without taking up the market structure bill.
SEC filings show a $17.4 billion BlackRock crypto reversal as mystery investors redeem 106,000 BTC
IBIT and ETHA moved from a $13.91 billion Q2 increase to a $3.53 billion decrease, while three positive August sessions remain inconclusive. The post SEC filings show a $17.4 billion BlackRock crypto reversal as mystery investors redeem 106,000 BTC appeared first on CryptoSlate .
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Why an institutional lender just rejected $88 million in Avalanche tokens in favor of cash and Bitcoin
The waiver required a $1.3 million payment, increased the remaining note and left $5.437 million under lender control. The post Why an institutional lender just rejected $88 million in Avalanche tokens in favor of cash and Bitcoin appeared first on CryptoSlate .
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MARA swings to Q2 loss as Bitcoin’s slump masks higher output
Bitcoin miner MARA posted its highest quarterly Bitcoin production in over a year, but was overshadowed by a 28% decline in the average price of Bitcoin.
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If Bitcoin drops below $58,860, PowerCompute can hand over 307 BTC and walk away from $18 million in debt
The low rate lasts one period; on Sept. 2, PowerCompute must repay, surrender collateral or accept repriced terms. The post If Bitcoin drops below $58,860, PowerCompute can hand over 307 BTC and walk away from $18 million in debt appeared first on CryptoSlate .
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Dogecoin (DOGE) Is Literally at Zero, XRP Bears Almost Give Up, Bitcoin (BTC) Back in Bull Mode: Crypto Market Review
The market is at the stage where local recoveries aren't leading to properly formed bullruns.
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July Jobs Report Due Today: Will Bitcoin React Like Last Time?
Bitcoin jumped after June's weak jobs report. Today's July data tests whether Bitcoin repeats that reaction or reverses. The post July Jobs Report Due Today: Will Bitcoin React Like Last Time? appeared first on BeInCrypto .
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Block’s total profits jumped 25%, masking a 31% profit drop inside its $1.8 billion Bitcoin arm
Lower fees and trading dynamics narrowed implied margin by about 102 basis points, with no disclosed Bitcoin-specific activity payoff. The post Block’s total profits jumped 25%, masking a 31% profit drop inside its $1.8 billion Bitcoin arm appeared first on CryptoSlate .