BlackRock says bitcoin sentiment is turning as decoupling from stocks takes hold
"That decoupling is healthy because it’s part of the thesis for a lot of people around bitcoin as a diversifier," says BlackRock.
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Keel shutters all US bitcoin mining operations amid continuing AI pivot
Like many other Bitcoin miners, Keel has been shifting its focus from mining in favor of becoming a supplier of AI infrastructure.
Vitalik Buterin puts privacy and quantum resistance front and center in Ethereum’s latest roadmap
Buterin previously said the upgrades included in Lean Ethereum will form the protocol's “third major iteration.”
Bitcoin miner Bitdeer’s shares sink 15% despite revenue growth, progress on AI pivot
The company is focused increasingly focused on becoming a provider of AI infrastructure, expanding beyond its core bitcoin mining business.
Adam Back-backed H100 more than triples bitcoin holdings to 3,506 BTC in acquisition deal
H100 paid for the deal with 790.5 million newly issued shares, and the company is now within striking distance of big BTC treasury players.
Crypto lost $110 million to hacks in July amid rising bug bounty activity: Immunefi
Crypto lost roughly $110 million to hacks in July as Immunefi said its audit competitions outperformed tier-1 audits.
Bitmine adds 7,391 ether in a week, bringing total Ethereum holdings to 5.81 million ETH
Bitmine bought 7,391 ether last week, lifting its total Ethereum treasury to 5.81 million ETH, worth roughly $11 billion.
‘Owning the rails’: Standard Chartered sees LINK at $200 by 2030 as Chainlink underpins tokenized-asset boom
Standard Chartered bets Chainlink owns the rails for tokenized finance, initiating LINK coverage with a $200 target by end-2030.
Michael Saylor’s Strategy sells another 1,690 BTC as USD reserve hits $4.65 billion
Strategy's total holdings account for roughly 4% of the 21 million bitcoin supply cap — worth roughly $55 billion.
North Korea’s Kimsuky integrates AI into cyberattacks targeting crypto and finance
Kimsuky uses generative AI to produce phishing documents themed around digital assets, investment strategies, and fintech services.
Robinhood brings crypto trading to main UK app through Bitstamp
The launch adds crypto alongside stocks, ISAs, options, and futures in the UK as Robinhood continues to expand its broader crypto ecosystem.
World Liberty received $100 million from businessman investigated for money laundering: NYT
The businessman, Guren "Bobby" Zhou, has not been charged, though British officials told the Times that the investigation remained active as of late July.