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Taiko reopens bridge after $1.7M exploit, says users made whole

Taiko restored bridge transfers after replenishing asset backing and completing security fixes following an 11-day network disruption.

Metaplanet buys 2,823 BTC, surpasses 43,000 in Bitcoin holdings

Metaplanet bought 2,823 Bitcoin during the second quarter, reducing its average acquisition cost to $106,500 per BTC, and reported $10.9 mi…

OpenAI weighs 5% US government stake amid Trump talks: FT

OpenAI has reportedly discussed giving the US government a 5% equity stake in early Trump administration talks as Washington tightens AI mo…

Robinhood links with dYdX Labs to launch new DEX Arcus

The crypto protocol dYdX has rebranded as Arcus and is joining Robinhood’s new blockchain to bring perpetual and tokenized stock trading.

France promises tougher response as crypto wrench attacks hit 77

French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez promised a “more ambitious” three-part plan to reinforce security measures for the crypto sector.

Analyst warns BTC could drop further after worst June since 2022

The June close above realized price but below the 200-week moving average “signals the bear bottom is still ahead per prior cycles,” one an…

Venice AI becomes a unicorn as AI privacy concerns grow

The funding round is Venice AI’s first external capital raise since it launched in May 2024.

Trumps’ American Bitcoin sinks 8.4% ahead of reverse stock split to stay listed

The Trump sons' American Bitcoin hit a low on Wednesday ahead of the company’s reverse stock split, which aims to buoy shares and keep it o…

Bitcoin tops $60K amid Fed inflation talks: Is bull trap or $65K next?

Bitcoin rallied above $60,000 despite Federal Reserve rate hike fears and steady outflows from the BTC spot ETFs. Is the rally a bull trap?

Robinhood rolls out public blockchain, plans crypto trading for UK residents

The company announced a suite of DeFi products, plans for launching crypto trading in the UK and its public mainnet after months of testing.

Tradeweb executes real-time tokenized US Treasury transaction on Canton Network

Franklin Templeton transferred a tokenized US Treasury to Virtu Financial in what Tradeweb said was the first real-time transaction settled…

Bitcoin bounces off 21-month low, but leverage data signals caution: Was $57K the bottom?

Bitcoin found its footing after bulls took steps to reclaim the $60,000 level, but data casts doubt on whether it will flip back to support.

Democrat backed by Ripple co-founder’s PAC wins Colorado primary

Colorado’s Democratic and Republican primaries finished on Tuesday, with at least one candidate supported by $1 million from a crypto-align…

Bitcoin bear market ‘dead’ after first TD9 reversal signal since July 2022 fires

Bitcoin bear-market bottom signs appear as the TD9 indicator mirrors the final stages of the 2022 BTC price downtrend.

Crypto ATM bans, restrictions now in effect in Tennessee and Georgia

Crypto ATM's are fast disappearing in the US as Tennessee’s ban goes into effect today while operators in Minnesota have until Aug. 1 to co…

Anchorage Digital brings off-exchange settlement to Binance

The integration addresses one of the biggest obstacles keeping institutional capital on the sidelines of crypto markets: exchange counterpa…

Bitcoin price returns to $60K as US dollar strength rejects weekly high

Bitcoin started July with a bang, rallying above $60,000 as traders predict a relief rally as the “base case” throughout the month.

Ethereum backers launch nonprofit to lead institutional adoption efforts

Backed by Joe Lubin, BitMine and SharpLink, the independent organization will serve as a liaison for financial institutions exploring Ether…