Security
Losses tied to compromised Coldcard hardware wallets may be approaching $114 million as investigators have identified what appears to be a fourth wave of unauthorized fund sweeps, according to a report published by CoinDesk on August 3, 2026. The newly detected sweep adds to a growing tally of victims whose
Security
A sophisticated cyberattack targeting Bitcoin cold wallets has expanded significantly, now affecting approximately 4,500 addresses with cumulative losses approaching $89 million, according to reporting by CoinDesk. The attack, which initially appeared limited in scope, has grown rapidly as investigators continue to assess the full extent of the breach. Security
Regulation
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has agreed to review its prior approval of Nasdaq's bitcoin options product following a formal challenge filed by CME Group, according to a report from CoinDesk. The SEC's decision to revisit the ruling opens a regulatory review process that
Security
Galaxy said nearly 1,200 addresses were drained of more than 1,000 BTC worth roughly $70 million tied to a Coldcard vulnerability.
Market
Tether reported an operating profit of $1.5 billion for the second quarter, according to figures released by the stablecoin issuer. The company, which operates the world's largest stablecoin USDT by market capitalization, disclosed the results alongside a notable decline in its reserve buffer, which fell by approximately
Regulation
Circle won a limited-purpose trust charter from NYDFS for Circle Internet Trust Company after securing final OCC national trust approval.
Regulation
Senator Cynthia Lummis has reiterated her plan to have the U.S. Senate take up the CLARITY Act before adjournment for the August recess. Senate leadership is still planning to get the crypto market structure bill to the floor, despite a packed legislative calendar, Lummis told crypto journalist Elea
Regulation
New York State is seeking at least $36 billion in compensatory damages from Kalshi, pending a full accounting.
Security
Coinkite urged Coldcard Mk3 users to migrate funds after identifying a potential seed-generation risk, as Bitcoin security experts separately examine an unexplained $38 million wallet drain.
Exchange
The crypto exchange blamed softer spot trading and low volatility for the earnings miss while highlighting growth in derivatives, stablecoins and tokenized finance.
Market
Strategy, the business intelligence firm led by executive chairman Michael Saylor, reported an $8.2 billion net loss for the second quarter, driven primarily by a decline in the price of bitcoin. The loss reflects unrealized impairment charges on the company's substantial bitcoin holdings, which have grown significantly
Market
Ondo Finance is reportedly weighing a potential acquisition valued at up to $500 million, according to a report from CoinDesk published on July 29, 2026. The tokenized real-world asset (RWA) protocol is said to be evaluating the deal, though specific details regarding the acquisition target have not been publicly disclosed