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US Moves Toward Onchain Future With Project Crypto Leading Market Overhaul

U.S. markets are charging into an onchain era as Project Crypto kicks off a sweeping transformation poised to redefine global finance, regulation, and capital market leadership. Regulators Set Stage for Onchain Markets With Project Crypto’s Vision to Rewire Finance Moving markets onchain is emerging as one of the most consequential shifts in modern financial infrastructure,

AI-Crafted Crypto Wallet Drainer Bypasses Security Tools, Empties Balances Fast

An AI-generated crypto malware disguised as a routine package drained wallets in seconds, exploiting open-source ecosystems and sparking urgent concerns across the blockchain and developer communities. Inside the Crypto Wallet Drainer: How One Script Moved Funds in Seconds Crypto investors were put on alert after cybersecurity firm Safety revealed on July 31 that a malicious

Marti Technologies Kicks off Bitcoin Treasury Strategy, With Roadmap to 50% Crypto Allocation

Marti Technologies has formally introduced a crypto asset treasury strategy, committing 20% of its cash reserves to bitcoin with regulatory safeguards and a roadmap to potentially raise that share to 50% including other major cryptocurrencies. On July 29, 2025, Marti Technologies (NYSE American: MRT), Türkiye’s top mobility app, announced it will begin holding bitcoin as

GM Vietnam 2025: Where Culture Meets Builders in Hanoi

This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. When most people think of a blockchain conference, they picture sterile ballrooms, endless jargon, and a bunch of keynotes. GM Vietnam 2025 – Vietnam Blockchain Week, co-hosted by Kyros Ventures and SSID, is here to break that mold. Coming this August 1–2 at the National Convention

SEC Launches AI Task Force With Mission to Disrupt Legacy Market Oversight

The SEC has activated a high-impact AI task force to embed intelligent technology into its regulatory framework, revolutionize enforcement capabilities, and drive mission-critical innovation agency-wide. SEC Activates AI Command Center to Supercharge Surveillance and Innovation The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced on Aug. 1 the formation of an artificial intelligence (AI) task force

Ether Machine Adds 15,000 ETH to Treasury to Become 3rd Largest ETH Holder

The Ether Machine has purchased nearly 15,000 ETH worth $56.9 million, reinforcing its long-term strategy to build a large institutional-grade ETH treasury. The announcement coincides with Ethereum’s 10th anniversary and includes a $100,000 donation to the Protocol Guild. Ethereum Turns 10: The Ether Machine Marks Milestone with Major ETH Buy The Ether Machine marked Ethereum’s

Nancy Pelosi ‘Outperformed Every Single Large Hedge Fund’ in 2024: White House

The Trump administration made the claims during a Thursday afternoon briefing hosted by White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt. Did Pelosi’s 2024 Stock Returns Beat Every Major Hedge Fund? Former House Speaker and current California Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi’s stock portfolio allegedly outperformed every large hedge fund in 2024 and more than doubled the annual return

Blackrock Sees Banner Year for Bitcoin as Stablecoins Power the Future of Finance

Bitcoin accelerates as stablecoins gain legal backing, with Blackrock touting U.S. regulation as a turning point and spotlighting bitcoin’s unmatched alpha in digital markets. Blackrock Eyes Bitcoin as Pure Alpha While Stablecoins Rewire Global Finance Blackrock released its latest weekly market commentary on July 28, emphasizing the accelerating mainstream adoption of digital assets and the

Bitcoin Price Reclaims $118,000 As SEC Approves In-Kind Creations and Redemptions for Crypto ETPs

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Bitcoin Price Reclaims $118,000 As SEC Approves In-Kind Creations and Redemptions for Crypto ETPs
The Securities and Exchange Commission has authorized in-kind creations and redemptions for crypto exchange-traded products, marking a significant shift in regulatory approach as Bitcoin Price rebounds above $118,000.
This post Bitcoin Price Reclaims $118,000 As SEC Approves In-Kind Creations and Redemptions for Crypto ETPs first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Vivek Sen.

The 2025 Rulebook: Crypto Marketing Do’s and Don’ts

Crypto marketing has evolved – has your strategy kept pace? From token launches to long-term growth, here’s a practical guide to what it takes to succeed in 2025. The days of anything-goes crypto are over. And honestly, the people watching this space now are a different crowd. In 2025, memes might still get a laugh,

Bitcoin Holds Firm at $118,000 as Trump’s Crypto Report Nears Release

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Bitcoin Holds Firm at $118,000 as Trump’s Crypto Report Nears Release
The White House is set to release a crypto report proposing a Bitcoin reserve, as new laws and rising institutional support put Bitcoin at the center of US policy.
This post Bitcoin Holds Firm at $118,000 as Trump’s Crypto Report Nears Release first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Oscar Zarraga Perez.

Despite Volatility, Analysts See Continued Rally for XRP Amid Legal Clarity and ETF Hopes

Since July 23, XRP has traded below $3.40, a dip attributed to reports that a wallet linked to Ripple’s co-founder dumped millions of tokens. However, one expert believes improving liquidity and institutional interest could support the digital asset’s continued rally. Post-ATH Struggles and Wallet Dump Allegations After dropping below $3.4 on July 23, XRP has

Crypto Week, Indeed!

What started as a symbolic label (“Crypto Week”) ended with real legislative firepower. Meanwhile, ethereum seized the spotlight as the market’s narrative driver. This editorial is from last week’s edition of the Week in Review newsletter. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to get the editorial the second it’s finished. Crypto Week Delivered as Ethereum Broke

Bitcoin Mining Giant Mara Completes $950M Deal to Buy More BTC

The world’s largest publicly-traded bitcoin miner is also the world’s second-largest bitcoin holder among publicly listed companies. Mara Secures $950M Funding to Expand Bitcoin Holdings Bitcoin mining firm Mara Holdings (Nasdaq: MARA) has raised $950 million by issuing interest-free senior convertible notes to private qualified investors, according to a Monday press release. The funds will

Tornado Cash Trial Enters Week Three, Defense’s Expert Digital Forensics Witness Takes the Stand

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Tornado Cash Trial Enters Week Three, Defense’s Expert Digital Forensics Witness Takes the Stand
Dr. Matthew J. Edman, a specialist in cybersecurity and crypto investigations, detailed for the court how Tornado Cash works and challenged certain claims made by two of the prosecution’s witnesses.
This post Tornado Cash Trial Enters Week Three, Defense’s Expert Digital Forensics Witness Takes the Stand first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Frank Corva.

Cypherpunks Used To Dream of True Disruption

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Cypherpunks Used To Dream of True Disruption
Cypherpunks used to dream of true disruption to the whole world order, now they’re mostly integrating with it. What happened?
This post Cypherpunks Used To Dream of True Disruption first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Shinobi.

TD Cowen Says Strategy Can Purchase 17,000 Bitcoin Without Equity Dilution

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TD Cowen Says Strategy Can Purchase 17,000 Bitcoin Without Equity Dilution
Strategy (MSTR) raised $2.52 billion through its STRC preferred stock IPO and plans to invest nearly all proceeds into Bitcoin.
This post TD Cowen Says Strategy Can Purchase 17,000 Bitcoin Without Equity Dilution first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Oscar Zarraga Perez.

Argentina Freezes Crypto Wallets Linked to Terrorism Financing

The Financial Information Unit of Argentina (UIF) has decided to freeze several cryptocurrency wallets linked to the financing of foreign terrorism. Authorities are focusing on a Syrian terrorist group known as Hay’et Tahrir Al-Sham and two suspects in connection with these actions. Argentina Issues Administrative Freeze Measures on Cryptocurrency Wallets Suspected of Financing Terrorism Argentina

ARO Network Raises $2.1M to Scale the Decentralized Edge Cloud for AI and Content Delivery

This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. Singapore, July 28th, 2025 – ARO Network has secured $2.1 million in pre-seed funding to accelerate its mission of building a decentralized edge cloud purpose-built for peer-to-peer content delivery and AI compute. The round was led by NoLimit Holdings and Dispersion Capital, with participation from Escape

Is Cango a Bitmain Proxy? Here’s What I Found

CANG just became the 4th largest public Bitcoin miner by hash rate. But after a recent leadership shakeup, is it now acting as a proxy for Bitmain? We break down the ownership changes, executive ties, and industry links to uncover what’s really going on. Cango Becomes Top-4 Public Bitcoin Miner The following guest post comes

Trump Visits the Federal Reserve Headquarters

It’s not often that a sitting U.S. President pays a visit to the central bank, but Donald Trump is not your typical president. Trump Tours Federal Reserve in Surprise Washington Visit The last president to visit the Fed’s headquarters was George W. Bush, 19 years ago in 2006. That streak ended on Thursday when U.S.

Citi’s Bullish Bitcoin Outlook: $135,000 by 2025’s End

Citigroup projects bitcoin could reach $135,000 by the end of 2025 in its base-case scenario, driven by strong demand from U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), growing user adoption, and favorable macroeconomic trends. Citigroup’s latest report outlines a bull case of $199,000 if ETF inflows and adoption accelerate, and a bear case of $64,000 if

Changpeng Zhao’s Giggle Academy & American Legion Launch $2M Blockchain Scholarship for Military Families

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Changpeng Zhao’s Giggle Academy & American Legion Launch $2M Blockchain Scholarship for Military Families
The program offers up to $20K for children of fallen U.S. service members to study AI, blockchain, and real-world tech skills.
This post Changpeng Zhao’s Giggle Academy & American Legion Launch $2M Blockchain Scholarship for Military Families first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Oscar Zarraga Perez.

Pooling in OP-CAT’s World

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Pooling in OP-CAT’s World
BM Big Read: If Bitcoin wants to become more than a store of value, it can’t rely on just five mining pools; opening the door to even-handed satsflow to miners is critical.
This post Pooling in OP-CAT’s World first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Walt Smith.

Michael Saylor’s Strategy Expands Preferred Equity Sale To $2.47 Billion To Buy More Bitcoin

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Michael Saylor’s Strategy Expands Preferred Equity Sale To $2.47 Billion To Buy More Bitcoin
Strategy, the world’s largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, has officially priced its initial public offering of 28,011,111 shares of Variable Rate Series A Perpetual Stretch Preferred Stock (STRC Stock) at $90 per share. The offering is expected to generate approximately $2.474 billion in net proceeds, with settlement scheduled for July 29, 2025.  Strategy confirmed the
This post Michael Saylor’s Strategy Expands Preferred Equity Sale To $2.47 Billion To Buy More Bitcoin first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Jenna Montgomery.

Does Bitcoin Have Less Than 100 Days Left In This Cycle?

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Does Bitcoin Have Less Than 100 Days Left In This Cycle?
Past Bitcoin cycles suggest a Q4 2025 peak as ETF and treasury accumulations tighten supply while MVRV Z-Score hints at a potential parabolic run to $250,000
This post Does Bitcoin Have Less Than 100 Days Left In This Cycle? first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Matt Crosby.

SEC Seeks Candidates for All 5 Audit Oversight Board Seats

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has officially launched its search for five new members, including the chairperson, to lead the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) in a pivotal period of fiscal scrutiny and investor protection. SEC Chairman Paul S. Atkins announced the opening of the nomination process for all five PCAOB seats, with

Christie’s Opens Bitcoin & Crypto Real Estate Division For Luxury Housing Market

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Christie’s Opens Bitcoin & Crypto Real Estate Division For Luxury Housing Market
Christie’s International Real Estate has launched a division to handle luxury property sales using bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, as demand for anonymous, bank free transactions grows among wealthy buyers.
This post Christie’s Opens Bitcoin & Crypto Real Estate Division For Luxury Housing Market first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Oscar Zarraga Perez.

South Korean Regulator Urges ETF Managers to Scale Back Exposure to Crypto-Related Companies

A South Korean financial regulator has issued verbal guidance to domestic asset management companies, advising them to limit the proportion of cryptocurrency-related stocks in their exchange-traded funds. Rising ‘Coin Theme’ Stock Inclusions Spur Caution South Korea’s Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) has reportedly issued verbal guidance to domestic asset management companies, urging them to limit the

MARA Holdings to Raise $850 Million for Additional Bitcoin Purchases

MARA Holdings announced plans to issue $850 million in zero-coupon convertible notes due 2032, with proceeds earmarked for bitcoin purchases and debt repayment. $850 Million in Convertible Notes to Fund Additional Bitcoin Acquisition MARA Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: MARA) has announced plans to raise $850 million through a private offering of zero-coupon convertible senior notes due

Mistrial Motion in Tornado Cash Case Is Unlikely

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Mistrial Motion in Tornado Cash Case Is Unlikely
IRS Special Agent Stephan George’s testimony regarding some of Hanfeng Lin’s stolen funds having been put through Tornado Cash seemed credible enough to inhibit the defense from submitting a motion for a mistrial.
This post Mistrial Motion in Tornado Cash Case Is Unlikely first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Frank Corva.

MARA Launches $850 Million Convertible Notes Deal To Buy More Bitcoin

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MARA Launches $850 Million Convertible Notes Deal To Buy More Bitcoin
MARA Holdings announced today a proposed private offering of $850 million in zero coupon convertible senior notes due 2032. The notes will be offered to qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A of the Securities Act, with an option for initial purchasers to acquire an additional $150 million within 13 days of issuance. The notes will
This post MARA Launches $850 Million Convertible Notes Deal To Buy More Bitcoin first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Jenna Montgomery.

Republic, DePIN Project Mawari Launch Landmark US Node Sale via Reg D

An alternative asset investment platform has partnered with the decentralized physical infrastructure network project Mawari to launch the first license sale of guardian nodes for U.S. investors. Democratizing Access to Decentralized Infrastructure The alternative asset investment platform, Republic, has partnered with the decentralized physical infrastructure network (DePIN) project Mawari to launch the first license sale

MEXC Debuts Stock Futures With Zero Fees

The launch of stock futures with zero fees and USDT settlement by MEXC gives global users streamlined access to U.S. equities without a traditional brokerage. The move signals a broader push toward the convergence of crypto and traditional finance (TradFi). MEXC Bridges TradFi and Crypto with Zero-Fee U.S. Stock Futures Offering Global crypto exchange MEXC

‘Crypto Queen’ Cynthia Lummis Calls for Senate to Cancel August Recess and Stay in Session

While Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson made the controversial move to shut down the House early to prevent Congress from grilling Jeffrey Epstein’s former partner and convicted sex trafficker, Ghislaine Maxwell, Wyoming Senator Cynthia Lummis, the so-called “Crypto Queen,” published a press release on Tuesday afternoon imploring the Senate to remain in session for the

RGB v0.11.1 Launches, Allowing The Creation Of Digital Assets on Bitcoin Mainnet

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RGB v0.11.1 Launches, Allowing The Creation Of Digital Assets on Bitcoin Mainnet
The update introduces client-side validated digital assets to Bitcoin and Lightning, allowing issuance, transfer, and contract functionality without external blockchains or intermediaries.
This post RGB v0.11.1 Launches, Allowing The Creation Of Digital Assets on Bitcoin Mainnet first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Oscar Zarraga Perez.

Orphanage in Uganda That Runs on Bitcoin Celebrated Bitcoin Pizza Day with a Road Trip

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Orphanage in Uganda That Runs on Bitcoin Celebrated Bitcoin Pizza Day with a Road Trip
A team that helps operate the Orphans of Uganda Children’s Center, which runs in part on international bitcoin donations, took the orphans on a field trip to the zoo on Bitcoin Pizza Day to to show them that anything is possible, much like Laszlo Hayek did when he bought two pizzas with bitcoin 15 years ago.
This post Orphanage in Uganda That Runs on Bitcoin Celebrated Bitcoin Pizza Day with a Road Trip first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Frank Corva.

KindlyMD and Nakamoto Holdings File with SEC, Merger Expected to Close August 11

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KindlyMD and Nakamoto Holdings File with SEC, Merger Expected to Close August 11
The companies submitted their definitive information statement to the SEC following prior shareholder approval.
This post KindlyMD and Nakamoto Holdings File with SEC, Merger Expected to Close August 11 first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Oscar Zarraga Perez.

US Government Puts Stamp of Approval on Key Digital Asset in Historic First Move

SEC Chair confirms first-ever U.S. government stamp of approval on a key digital asset, signaling a breakthrough moment for blockchain adoption in mainstream financial infrastructure. SEC Chair Confirms Historic Pivot: Stablecoins Now Core to US Financial Future A pivotal shift in U.S. regulatory posture is underway as stablecoins gain unprecedented government recognition, signaling potential upgrades

Peter Schiff Says Sell Ether and Buy Bitcoin

Infamous bitcoin sceptic and proud gold bug Peter Schiff posted a curious message to his 1.1 million X followers on Monday afternoon, urging them to sell ether ( ETH) and use the proceeds to buy bitcoin ( BTC). Schiff, who once compared the dominant cryptocurrency to the bulbs of the Dutch Republic’s 1634 “tulip mania,”

Data from Tornado Cash Trial Shows a Relatively Low Amount of Criminal Usage of the Protocol

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Data from Tornado Cash Trial Shows a Relatively Low Amount of Criminal Usage of the Protocol
While FBI Special Agent Joel DeCapua, the main witness to take the stand on day six of the Tornado Cash trial, highlighted the large amounts of criminal funds that moved through Tornado Cash, the defense illustrated that this amount was relatively small compared to those from the innocent, everyday people who used the service.
This post Data from Tornado Cash Trial Shows a Relatively Low Amount of Criminal Usage of the Protocol first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Frank Corva.

Strategy Announces IPO of 5 Million STRC Stock to Fund Bitcoin Purchases

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Strategy Announces IPO of 5 Million STRC Stock to Fund Bitcoin Purchases
Strategy announced today a proposed initial public offering of 5,000,000 shares of its Variable Rate Series A Perpetual Stretch Preferred Stock—referred to as STRC Stock—registered under the Securities Act of 1933. According to the company, proceeds from the IPO will be used “for general corporate purposes, including the acquisition of Bitcoin and for working capital.” 
This post Strategy Announces IPO of 5 Million STRC Stock to Fund Bitcoin Purchases first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Jenna Montgomery.