A Coldcard security issue has put Bitcoin hardware-wallet safety back under the microscope after reports that a firmware flaw affected seed generation
Increased volatility in Korean stocks highlights the risks of concentrated market dependencies, potentially impacting global investment strategies. Korean stocks are now more volatile than Bitcoin, and US bonds aren't far behind.
Bitcoin's spot trading volume drops to 2019 levels as institutions pivot to bonds, raising liquidity concerns.
Strategy's actions highlight the importance of financial agility and market confidence in navigating volatile crypto environments and stock stabilization. Strategy boosts Bitcoin holdings, stabilizes STRC near par value amid market challenges.
Daily inflows: US spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted $233.1 million on Thursday, led by BlackRock's IBIT with $183.4 million. Weekly and monthly trend: The inflows pushed weekly totals to $203.84 million and July's figure to $437.8 million, keeping Bitcoin ETFs on pace for a fourth green week.
How a $38M BTC exploit from about 500 hardware wallets happened.
Energy price volatility may lead to tighter monetary policies, impacting Bitcoin mining profitability and potentially accelerating industry consolidation. Bank of England's Huw Pill warns energy price volatility could persist into 2027, squeezing Bitcoin miners.
The surge in RWA perpetual futures highlights crypto's growing integration with traditional finance, raising regulatory and risk considerations. RWA perpetual volume reaches $62B, nearing Bitcoin perps: Talos.
Strategy Inc. reported a net loss of $8.2 billion for the second quarter, as changes in the market value of its Bitcoin holdings weighed on earnings under fair-value accounting rules.
The U.S. Treasury imposed sanctions on two Iranian companies on Wednesday, July 29, as they were accused of operating a maritime insurance scheme that accepted Bitcoin (BTC).
An attacker drained roughly 594 BTC worth about $38 million from around 500 Coldcard wallets during a coordinated 25-minute sweep early Friday. The flaw bypassed hardware randomness and generated seeds from predictable chip data, shrinking the secret space meant to make private keys effectively unguessable.
Bitcoin and the broader cryptocurrency market are ending July under pressure, with Bitcoin (BTC) falling 1.3% to around $63,870 and Ethereum (ETH) dropping 1.4% to roughly $1,890 after failing to reclaim the $2,000 mark reached earlier this month. The weakness contrasts with traditional financial markets, where South Koreas Kospi has surged more than 15% and U.S. stock index futures, including the Nasdaq 100 and SP 500, are trading higher.