Hyperscale Data has converted nearly $43 million of Bitcoin into capital for its Michigan data center expansion while keeping a smaller BTC reserve.

Strategy has reduced its Bitcoin holdings again, using proceeds from the sale to strengthen its cash position and repurchase preferred shares.

Vitalik Buterin says Ethereum’s priorities have evolved, with privacy, quantum resistance, Lean Ethereum and advanced zero-knowledge technology now taking a much larger role in the network’s future.

The BIP-110 minority chain has effectively ground to a halt after attracting only a tiny share of Bitcoin’s mining power, leaving the proposed fork more than 80 blocks behind the main network.

The U.S. Senate has postponed a vote on the Clarity Act until September, leaving the crypto industry waiting longer for federal market structure legislation.

Bitcoin is now a risk asset like the rest of the world. That is, interest rates, jobs data, dollar strength, bond yields and liquidity conditions all can shift the market.

Millions in Bitcoin and Ether tied to the Coldcard exploit have been moved through privacy mixers, though blockchain analysts say most of the stolen assets remain under watch.

Visa is adding stablecoin capabilities to Visa Direct, allowing eligible businesses to send payouts and fund merchant accounts using digital dollars across its global payment network.

A new Ethereum proposal would gradually burn validator rewards as staking levels rise, sparking debate over network security, DeFi, and ETH’s long-term value.

Nigeria has introduced detailed crypto tax guidelines that place exchanges and P2P platforms in charge of withholding taxes, with certain payments required in the same digital asset used in the transaction.

Bitmine expanded its Ethereum reserves with another 10,399 ETH purchase, bringing its holdings to nearly 5.8 million ETH while continuing aggressive staking and share buybacks.

Mastercard has completed its $1.8 billion acquisition of BVNK, aiming to bring stablecoin payments and tokenized asset services deeper into mainstream financial infrastructure.

Strategy reduced its Bitcoin holdings again, using the proceeds to fund shareholder obligations while strengthening its growing cash reserve.

Crypto prices edged lower even as easing geopolitical tensions boosted traditional markets, with ongoing Coldcard wallet attacks continuing to pressure investor confidence.

A third wave of attacks has pushed total losses from vulnerable Coldcard-generated wallets to nearly $89 million, with hackers now targeting smaller balances.

Senator Cynthia Lummis says the long-awaited Clarity Act remains on track for a Senate vote before the August recess despite ongoing disagreements with Democratic lawmakers.

Circle has obtained a limited purpose trust charter from New York regulators, strengthening its regulatory standing as it expands institutional custody and fiduciary services.

Aave has unveiled a governance proposal to remove underused assets and phase out several blockchain deployments as part of a broader effort to simplify risk management and improve protocol efficiency.

A new policy paper recommends phased stablecoin regulation and temporary licensing measures to support innovation while South Korea finalizes its digital asset legislation.

Russian authorities have escalated their crackdown on Telegram by charging founder Pavel Durov with aiding terrorist activity and placing him on a national wanted list.