Bitcoin Cold Wallet Attack Spreads to 4,500 Addresses as Losses Near $89 Million
A third wave of sweeps tied to weak Coldcard firmware has drained 1,367 BTC from thousands of wallets, with the attacker now targeting smaller balances.
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Strategy Reports $8.2 Billion Q2 Loss as Bitcoin Price Weighs on Largest Corporate Holder
The company formerly known as MicroExcel posted a massive second-quarter loss tied to bitcoin's price decline, but says it has built a cash buffer covering more than two years of dividends.
BitMart to Shut Down After Nine Years as BMX Token Crashes 58%
The crypto exchange will halt all trading by August 26 and cease operations by January 2027, becoming the second major exchange to announce closure this week after BitMEX.
Poolin, Once Bitcoin's Largest Mining Pool, Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
The Singapore-based mining pool that controlled nearly 20% of Bitcoin's global hashrate in 2019 has filed for bankruptcy with $173 million in debts, ending a years-long decline.
Bitcoin Security Consortium pledges $15M to prepare Bitcoin for quantum threats
Nine firms including BlackRock, Coinbase, and Strategy have formed a consortium to fund Bitcoin security research and post-quantum cryptography development over three years.
Tesla Maintains Bitcoin Holdings Despite $112 Million Impairment Loss
The electric vehicle maker held its 11,509 BTC treasury steady through Q2 2026, reporting an impairment charge as bitcoin declined 14% during the quarter.
Jack Mallers Steps Down as XXI Capital CEO as Tether Merger Plan Unravels
Twenty One Capital replaces Jack Mallers with Raphael Zagury as Strike exits the proposed three-way merger.
Live markets: Bitcoin ETFs post a fifth straight day of inflows in a first since April
U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs recorded five consecutive days of net inflows, the longest streak since late April.
Oil Bounce and AI Selloff Pressure Bitcoin Below $64,000
Bitcoin dips to $63,900 as Middle East tensions drive oil higher and Chinese AI competition rattles semiconductor stocks.
Michael Saylor says BIP-110 plan to clean up Bitcoin blockchain is 'a bad idea'
Strategy's Michael Saylor publishes 110-point critique against BIP-110, warning the soft fork threatens Bitcoin's neutrality and permissionless nature.
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Bitcoin's rally to $65,000 lacks spot demand, driven by macro factors; institutional outflows continue
Bitcoin whale moves $383 million in BTC after 8 years of dormancy: onchain data
Long-dormant Bitcoin wallet transfers 5,908 BTC worth $383M after eight years, sparking onchain analysis
Bitcoin Network Difficulty Hits All-Time High as Miner Confidence Grows
Bitcoin mining difficulty reaches a new record, signaling long-term miner commitment despite post-halving margin pressures.