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Coldcard Bitcoin theft tops $100M across 3 confirmed attack waves: Galaxy
Galaxy Research said 90% of the stolen Bitcoin remains unmoved as investigators examine a suspected fourth wave that could lift losses to $130 million.
Confirmed losses from the Coldcard wallet incident have exceeded $100 million, with 1,596 Bitcoin (BTC) stolen from about 7,300 addresses across three separate major attack waves and 14 smaller incidents, according to a new update from Galaxy Research.
On Monday, Galaxy Digital’s research arm said 73 victims had contacted its researchers, and victim reports confirmed the
Spot Bitcoin ETFs pull in $170M while Ether ETFs bleed $11M in a single session
Hey, so I wanted to hit you with this quick update. In a single session, spot Bitcoin ETFs took in a whopping $170 million, while Ether ETFs lost $11 million. That's a pretty stark contrast, and it's got me thinking about investor sentiment right now. It seems like people are viewing Bitcoin as a more stable option, especially with all the market uncertainty out there. I'm not reading too much into it, but it's definitely worth keeping an eye on.
Now, I know some people might be thinking, "Okay, this is a sign that Bitcoin is going up," but I'm not making any trades based on this. I just think it's a good reminder that investor sentiment is shifting, and we should be aware of that. Plus, it's always interesting to see how different investors are positioning themselves in the market.
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Bitmine adds $19.6M in ETH, repurchases 4.5M shares
Bitmine adds $19.6M in ETH, repurchases 4.5M shares
Bitmine said it now holds about 4.8% of Ether’s circulating supply as it pursues its 5% acquisition target.
Ether treasury company Bitmine Immersion Technologies bought another 10,399 Ether last week and repurchased 4.5 million of its shares as it continued its crypto accumulation and stock-buyback program.
On Monday, Bitmine said it held 5,797,813 Ether (ETH) worth $10.9 billion. The company said its ETH holdings represent about 4.8% of Ether’s 120.7 million circulating supply.
Bitmine stakes $278M in Ethereum, pushing total past 5 million staked ETH
Bitmine's aggressive ETH staking strategy could heighten centralization concerns and regulatory scrutiny, impacting Ethereum's decentralization ethos.
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Mastercard completes $1.8B BVNK acquisition in stablecoin push
Mastercard completes $1.8B BVNK acquisition in stablecoin push
Mastercard said the tie-up would help banks, fintechs and enterprises expand stablecoin payments, payouts, settlement and treasury services.
Mastercard has completed its acquisition of stablecoin infrastructure company BVNK, closing a deal valued at $1.8 billion.
On Monday, Mastercard said the acquisition combines its global network with BVNK’s onchain infrastructure to connect digital currencies with fiat currencies.
Can Shiba Inu (SHIB) Break 100-Day Resistance? XRP Reaches Recovery Ceiling, Fears Around Bitcoin (BTC) Arise: Crypto Market Review
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NEAR co-founder proposes sovereign fund to hold treasury, generate yield, and potentially cap token supply
NEAR co‑founder has floated a sovereign fund to lock up a portion of the protocol’s treasury and earn on‑chain yield.
The idea is to let the fund generate steady returns while using any surplus to gradually cap the total NEAR supply, a move that could smooth price volatility over time.
If the community backs the plan, governance will gain more transparency, and the protocol’s financial footing could improve without relying on external financing.
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Shiba Inu Turns 6: Here’s How Many SHIB Tokens Were Burned in July
The SHIB team and community have scorched billions of tokens in the past month.
The resurgence of the burning program has coincided with the positive performance of the self-proclaimed Dogecoin killer, whose price has jumped by 10% within that period.
Big Burn, But There’s a Catch
The X account Shibburn revealed that over 3.2 billion SHIB have been transferred to a null address in July, permanently removing them from circulation. This represents a major 1,395% increase from the June figure.
The July number may seem substantial, but its USD equivalent is less than $17,000.
American Bitcoin Mines Record 932 BTC in Q2, Reserve Tops 8,000
Net loss came to $57.2 million, narrowed from $81.8 million in the first quarter. A $71.2 million non-cash loss on digital assets ran through operating expenses, and the operating loss was $74.1 million while Bitcoin fell about 12% over the quarter.
CryptoPotato reported on the $81.8 million first-quarter loss that landed alongside a then-record 817 Bitcoin mined in May.
Eric Trump, Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer, said on X that the reserve had grown to roughly 8,300 BTC as of August 3 and described American Bitcoin as the “#16 Largest Publicly Traded Bitcoin Company in the World.”
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Facing a severe cash crunch, Bitcoin miner Sphere 3D quietly prepares to dilute its shareholders by a staggering 50%
Bitcoin miner Sphere 3D has up to $10.3 million of amended at-the-market stock-sale capacity for working capital, while its standing policy also permits mined Bitcoin sales for working capital or growth.
At the assumed $2.35 share price in its July 31 prospectus supplement, full use of the facility would add 4,382,978 common shares and expand the company’s basic share count by 50.9%.
That sale would lift basic shares outstanding from 8,619,150 to 13,002,128. The amended facility replaced Sphere 3D’s prior ATM prospectus. It is authorization, not a completed issuance: A.G.P.