Bitcoin ETFs Bleed $326M as BTC Sinks to $59K and Ether Slides Toward $1,500

U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded $326 million in net outflows on June 5, while U.S. spot ether ETFs lost $5.97 million. The fresh redemptions resumed selling pressure barely a day after both products had snapped long outflow streaks. Outflows Return After a Brief Reprieve Spot ETFs are regulated funds that hold bitcoin or

TRX Spot Listing Launches on Bitnomial, Supporting Regulated U.S. Access to TRON

PRESS RELEASE. Geneva, Switzerland — June 5, 2026 — TRON DAO, the community-governed DAO dedicated to accelerating the decentralization of the internet through blockchain technology and decentralized applications (dApps), today announced the spot listing of TRX, the native utility token of the TRON network, on Bitnomial, a CFTC -regulated U.S. exchange and clearinghouse. The listing

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong: US-China Competition Is ‘the Best Thing to Happen to America Since the Cold War’

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong believes competition with China “might be the best thing to happen to America since the cold war,” arguing the rivalry will jolt a complacent U.S. back into excellence. A Bullish Take on Great-Power Rivalry Brian Armstrong, chief executive of the largest U.S. crypto exchange, framed the intensifying contest with China as

XRP Sell-off Hits $1.09 as Traders Face Fresh Downside Risk

XRP is testing support near $1.09 as persistent selling pressure keeps the token pinned near recent lows. Weak momentum and bearish technical signals continue to favor the downside. XRP Downtrend Deepens as Sellers Keep Control At 10:14 a.m. ET on June 5, XRP was trading at $1.110, near its recent low of $1.091, after extending

The Hyperinflation of 1971 at the Kindergarten

Bitcoin Magazine The Hyperinflation of 1971 at the Kindergarten A kid’s lesson in hyperinflation and why Bitcoin cannot be debased like fiat. An excerpt from Bitcoin: The Honest Money. This post The Hyperinflation of 1971 at the Kindergarten first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Alex v. Frankenberg.

5th Worst Bitcoin Price Action Ever — I’m Buying At 99.8% Probability

Bitcoin Magazine 5th Worst Bitcoin Price Action Ever — I’m Buying At 99.8% Probability Bitcoin price remains under pressure, yet five separate data points suggest fear may be creating one of the best accumulation setups in years. This post 5th Worst Bitcoin Price Action Ever — I’m Buying At 99.8% Probability first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Matt Crosby.

Bitcoin’s Pullback Tests Institutional Adoption Narrative as Pompliano Stays Bullish

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin’s Pullback Tests Institutional Adoption Narrative as Pompliano Stays Bullish Bitcoin’s recent pullback is testing the institutional-adoption thesis, but Anthony Pompliano argues the decline reflects normal capital rotation and Bitcoin’s maturation into a mainstream financial asset. This post Bitcoin’s Pullback Tests Institutional Adoption Narrative as Pompliano Stays Bullish first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin Privacy in 2026: A Practical Guide

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Privacy in 2026: A Practical Guide Bitcoin remains pseudonymous by design, but real-world threats from exchanges and data leaks demand stronger protections. Experts highlight Sparrow Wallet, Bisq, and Boltz as key 2026 solutions for on-chain and off-chain privacy. This post Bitcoin Privacy in 2026: A Practical Guide first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Juan Galt.

Visa and Mastercard to Halt Operations in Cuba Following Sweeping US Sanctions

The Central Bank of Cuba announced that the interruption of the credit companies’ activities was linked to the suspension of foreign bank services that processed these transactions. The bank stressed this was a consequence of the expanded sanctions regime on Cuba. Mastercard And Visa Stop Processing Payments In Cuba Mastercard and Visa, two of the

Coinbase Freezes $3M in Crypto as Scam Crackdown Hits Global Fraud Networks

Coinbase froze more than $3 million in crypto tied to Southeast Asian scam networks as federal officials expanded a wider fraud crackdown. The DOJ-backed effort also involved major tech companies, law enforcement agencies, and infrastructure providers. How Coinbase’s $3M Freeze Fits Into a Wider DOJ Scam Crackdown Crypto exchange Coinbase (Nasdaq: COIN) said June 3

Who Sold Bitcoin During the Crash? Coinshares Reveals Who’s Really Selling Bitcoin ETFs

Professional investors cut their bitcoin ETF exposure sharply during the first quarter of 2026, but fresh filings show banks, advisors, and sovereign entities continued adding positions despite a deep market downturn. The Great Bitcoin ETF Shakeout, Coinshares Shows Which Investors Lost Conviction According to a recent report from Coinshares Digital Asset Analyst Matt Kimmell, professional

Michael Saylor Calls Bitcoin’s Drop a ‘Capital Rotation’ to AI as BTC Slides Below $62,000

Bitcoin Magazine Michael Saylor Calls Bitcoin’s Drop a ‘Capital Rotation’ to AI as BTC Slides Below $62,000 Michael Saylor argued the bitcoin selloff reflects a broader capital rotation into AI infrastructure rather than weakening fundamentals for Bitcoin. This post Michael Saylor Calls Bitcoin’s Drop a ‘Capital Rotation’ to AI as BTC Slides Below $62,000 first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin Buys a Home: Better and Coinbase Close First Fannie Mae-Backed BTC Mortgage

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Buys a Home: Better and Coinbase Close First Fannie Mae-Backed BTC Mortgage Better and Coinbase have funded the first Fannie Mae-backed mortgage that lets homebuyers use Bitcoin as collateral for their down payment loan This post Bitcoin Buys a Home: Better and Coinbase Close First Fannie Mae-Backed BTC Mortgage first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin ATMs: The Canary in the Coal Mine

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin ATMs: The Canary in the Coal Mine State regulators have begun quietly implementing regulations to ban or overburden Bitcoin ATM operators. This post Bitcoin ATMs: The Canary in the Coal Mine first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Michelle Weekley.

Scott Bessent Backs Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, Urges Senate to Pass Clarity Act

Bitcoin Magazine Scott Bessent Backs Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, Urges Senate to Pass Clarity Act Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told the Senate Finance Committee that the Trump administration is moving forward with a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and urged Congress to pass the BITCOIN Act and Clarity Act to solidify and expand the effort. This post Scott Bessent Backs Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, Urges Senate to Pass Clarity Act first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

The 2036 Issue: Nobody Even Noticed

Bitcoin Magazine The 2036 Issue: Nobody Even Noticed From The 2036 Issue: A possible roadmap for Bitcoin's adoption as a real means of payment, by David Marcus, CEO of Lightspark. This post The 2036 Issue: Nobody Even Noticed first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by David Marcus.

Bitcoin Drops 10% in 3 Days, Falls Below $66K as $500M Liquidation Wave Hits

Bitcoin fell sharply for a third straight day, sliding below $66,000 on Wednesday and wiping out all of its April gains. Bitcoin Erases April Gains Bitcoin’s downward slide continued on Wednesday as the cryptocurrency dipped below $66,000, erasing its April gains. The digital currency plunged from just over $67,700 to an intraday low of $65,362—a

UK FCA Flags Crypto Sponsorship Risks for Premier League Clubs

The UK Financial Conduct Authority has warned football clubs that sponsorship deals with unauthorised crypto and trading firms could expose them to legal and reputational risks. The regulator said clubs must do more to protect fans from potentially unsafe financial promotions. FCA Targets Unauthorised Crypto Firms Using Football Deals to Reach UK Fans Britain’s financial

Bitcoin ETFs Lose $519M as Grayscale’s GSOL Pulls in Fresh Solana Demand

Crypto exchange-traded fund (ETF) flows remained under heavy pressure on Tuesday, June 2, as bitcoin funds posted a 12th straight day of redemptions and ether ETFs extended their losing streak to 16 sessions. Solana and HYPE products drew fresh inflows, but the broader market remained defined by large exits from the two biggest asset classes.

A Little Story About Inflation – An Excerpt from Bitcoin: The Honest Money

Bitcoin Magazine A Little Story About Inflation – An Excerpt from Bitcoin: The Honest Money An excerpt from Bitcoin: The Honest Money uses the rising cost of ice cream to explain how inflation devalues money, wages, savings, and time. This post A Little Story About Inflation – An Excerpt from Bitcoin: The Honest Money first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Alex v. Frankenberg.

Cryptoquant: The Onchain Line Behind Every Bitcoin Bottom Sits Near 40%, Short of ‘Maximum Opportunity’

A market-stress gauge that has marked every bitcoin bottom for more than a decade is reading near 40%, a level reflecting meaningful pressure but stops short of the historical “maximum opportunity” zone. A Line That Keeps Marking Bottoms MorenoDV pointed to an onchain stress measure that he says has lined up with every major bitcoin

Charles Schwab Sets Mid-2027 Target for Advisor Bitcoin and Crypto Spot Trading 

Bitcoin Magazine Charles Schwab Sets Mid-2027 Target for Advisor Bitcoin and Crypto Spot Trading  Charles Schwab plans to launch spot crypto trading, custody, and transfers for registered investment advisors by mid-2027. This post Charles Schwab Sets Mid-2027 Target for Advisor Bitcoin and Crypto Spot Trading  first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

SEC Lists Crypto Rules First in New Regulatory Priorities

The SEC placed digital asset regulation at the forefront of its draft strategic plan, signaling that crypto policy will be a key focus for the agency in the coming years. The proposal calls for a clearer regulatory framework as blockchain-based markets and tokenized financial products continue to expand. SEC Puts Crypto Rules at the Front

Moonpay Connects Institutions to Franklin Templeton’s Tokenized Funds in New Onchain Push

Franklin Templeton and Moonpay have struck a strategic partnership that connects the $1.74 trillion asset manager’s Benji Technology Platform with Moonpay Trade’s institutional infrastructure, giving eligible institutions a direct onchain path between stablecoins and tokenized money market fund exposure. What the Integration Does The deal links Franklin Templeton‘s proprietary blockchain-enabled recordkeeping system to Moonpay Trade’s

Bitcoin Price Crashes to $67,000 Range, Down 13% in a Week Amid ETF Outflows and Market Fears

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Crashes to $67,000 Range, Down 13% in a Week Amid ETF Outflows and Market Fears Bitcoin price fell below $68,000 amid a mix of symbolic selling by Strategy, heavy ETF outflows, renewed Mt. Gox activity, and rising geopolitical tension tied to Iran–U.S. developments. This post Bitcoin Price Crashes to $67,000 Range, Down 13% in a Week Amid ETF Outflows and Market Fears first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Coinbase Exec Sees Path to Crypto’s ‘Dodd-Frank Moment’ as CLARITY Act Heads for Senate Floor

Bitcoin Magazine Coinbase Exec Sees Path to Crypto’s ‘Dodd-Frank Moment’ as CLARITY Act Heads for Senate Floor Coinbase's Faryar Shirzad says the CLARITY Act could mark crypto’s “Dodd-Frank Act moment,” as it heads toward a pivotal Senate vote this month. This post Coinbase Exec Sees Path to Crypto’s ‘Dodd-Frank Moment’ as CLARITY Act Heads for Senate Floor first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Strategy Sold 32 Bitcoin… And That’s a Good Thing.

Bitcoin Magazine Strategy Sold 32 Bitcoin… And That’s a Good Thing. Michael Saylor once said never sell Bitcoin. Strategy just sold 32 BTC. Here's why that may strengthen the Bitcoin treasury model. This post Strategy Sold 32 Bitcoin… And That’s a Good Thing. first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Nick Ward.

Bitcoin ETFs Lead Weekly Losses With $1.42B Exit as HYPE ETFs Push Altcoin Inflows

Bitcoin and ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) closed the final week of May under sustained redemption pressure, with combined outflows of more than $1.6 billion as investors continued to trim exposure to the market’s largest crypto funds. XRP and HYPE Funds Attract Over $40 Million in Weekly Inflows The holiday-shortened week did not give crypto ETF

The Business Owner’s Guide to Vertical Integration with Bitcoin

Bitcoin Magazine The Business Owner’s Guide to Vertical Integration with Bitcoin Companies are vertically integrating Bitcoin across four stages: Accept, Hold, Produce, Build, wiring them together into flywheels to create structural moats. This post The Business Owner’s Guide to Vertical Integration with Bitcoin first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Nick Ward.

OKX Lists TRXUSD Expiry Perps (X-Perp), Offering MiFID-Compliant Derivative Access to TRX

PRESS RELEASE. Geneva, Switzerland — June 1, 2026 — TRON DAO, the community-governed DAO dedicated to accelerating the decentralization of the internet through blockchain technology and decentralized applications ( dApps), today announced the listing of TRXUSD Expiry Perpetuals (X-Perps) on OKX Europe Markets Ltd. (“OKX Europe”), expanding regulated access to TRX across the European Economic

Researcher Cracks 9-Year-Old Bug, Frees $2M in Ethereum Locked Since 2016 ICO

A security researcher known as 0xflorent recovered roughly 1,003.62 ETH, worth approximately $2 million, that had been trapped inside a failed 2016 Ethereum ICO smart contract for nearly nine years. A 2016 ICO That Never Paid Back The funds originated from Hongcoin, also referred to as “The HONG,” a 2016 Ethereum-based project pitched as a

$2K Showdown: Ethereum Loses 32% in 2026 While BTC Holds Relative Ground

Ethereum is testing the $2,000 psychological support level after falling roughly 32% in 2026 year-to-date, posting one of its worst first-half performances in years against a backdrop of macro headwinds, persistent exchange-traded fund (ETF) outflows, and a weakening ETH/ BTC ratio. ETH Trails the Pack On the last day of May 2026, ether is changing

Bitcoin Futures Hit $42.6B Across 11 Exchanges — Here Is What Open Interest Signals for June

Bitcoin’s derivatives markets are pricing in a significant move as $40 billion in options open interest and another $40 billion-plus in futures contracts sit across major exchanges while the leading crypto asset trades at $73,600 on Sunday morning at 11:30 a.m. ET on May 31. Futures Open Interest Across Exchanges Total exchange BTC futures open

Saylor’s Latest BTC Chart Puts Strategy Bitcoin Buys Back on Watch

Strategy’s next bitcoin buy speculation resumed after Michael Saylor shared an orange-dot chart showing 843,738 BTC and a $62.24 billion reserve value. The post renewed focus on prior chart patterns, liquidity signals, and whether another purchase disclosure could follow. Orange Dot Chart Raises Fresh Questions About Strategy’s Next Bitcoin Buy Michael Saylor’s latest orange-dot chart

A16z-Linked Wallet Builds $192 Million HYPE Stake as Early Whale Cashes out $95 Million

A wallet reportedly tied to venture giant Andreessen Horowitz (A16z) has accumulated 3.9 million HYPE worth about $192.6 million, even as one of Hyperliquid’s earliest backers sold a 1.5 million-token stake to lock in a roughly $95 million profit. Smart Money on Both Sides A wallet that onchain analysts have linked to venture capital firm

XRP ETFs Attract $12M as Bitcoin Funds Extend Outflow Streak to 10 Days

Crypto exchange-traded fund (ETF) flows remained under pressure on Friday, May 29, as bitcoin funds posted a tenth straight day of outflows and ether funds extended their outflow streak to 14 sessions. Still, the tone was less one-sided than earlier in the week, with XRP, HYPE, and Solana ETFs all attracting fresh capital. Bitcoin and

Zama Users Lose Access to $12.6M USDC After Circle Executes Court-Ordered Blacklist

Circle blacklisted a publicly labeled Ethereum smart contract tied to Zama’s privacy protocol on Saturday, freezing approximately $12.6 million in USDC following a U.S. federal court order connected to a civil lawsuit against Overnight Finance founder Maxim Ermilov. Circle’s Zama Blacklist Freezes $12.6M, Raising Questions About USDC Use in DeFi Contracts The frozen address, 0xe978F22157048E5DB8E5d07971376e86671672B2,

Coinkite Launches Coldcard MK5: Major UX Upgrades to Flagship Bitcoin Hardware Wallet

Bitcoin Magazine Coinkite Launches Coldcard MK5: Major UX Upgrades to Flagship Bitcoin Hardware Wallet Coinkite has released the Coldcard MK5, building on the MK4’s dual secure element security with a larger Gorilla Glass screen, redesigned buttons, and improved NFC capabilities for smoother Bitcoin transactions. This post Coinkite Launches Coldcard MK5: Major UX Upgrades to Flagship Bitcoin Hardware Wallet first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Juan Galt.

U.S. Treasury: The United States Has Seized Nearly $1 Billion of Iran’s Crypto

Bitcoin Magazine U.S. Treasury: The United States Has Seized Nearly $1 Billion of Iran’s Crypto Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S. has seized up to $1 billion in Iran-linked crypto. This post U.S. Treasury: The United States Has Seized Nearly $1 Billion of Iran’s Crypto first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon Declares War on Clarity Act, Calls Coinbase’s Armstrong ‘Full of Sh*t’

Bitcoin Magazine JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon Declares War on Clarity Act, Calls Coinbase’s Armstrong ‘Full of Sh*t’ JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has drawn a battle line in Washington: the Clarity Act, as written, is dead on arrival — and Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong is the enemy driving it. In a Fox Business interview on Friday, Dimon unloaded on the pending crypto market structure legislation, calling it a threat to the financial This post JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon Declares War on Clarity Act, Calls Coinbase’s Armstrong ‘Full of Sh*t’ first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Retired Couple Loses $76,000 Life Savings to Bitcoin ATM Scam, Sues Bitcoin Depot in Federal Court

Bitcoin Magazine Retired Couple Loses $76,000 Life Savings to Bitcoin ATM Scam, Sues Bitcoin Depot in Federal Court An Idaho couple is suing Bitcoin Depot after scammers allegedly used its ATMs to siphon $76,000 in retirement savings. This post Retired Couple Loses $76,000 Life Savings to Bitcoin ATM Scam, Sues Bitcoin Depot in Federal Court first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Multi-Trillion-Dollar Market: Coinbase Opens Global Crypto Derivatives to US Traders

Coinbase said it now offers regulated access to global crypto derivatives markets, including perpetual futures and options. The move expands U.S. access to products that account for a significant share of crypto trading activity. Coinbase Opens Regulated Access to Global Crypto Derivatives Crypto exchange Coinbase (Nasdaq: COIN) announced on May 29, 2026, that Coinbase Financial

CFTC Cracks Open U.S. Market for Bitcoin and Crypto Perpetual Futures

Bitcoin Magazine CFTC Cracks Open U.S. Market for Bitcoin and Crypto Perpetual Futures The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission has greenlit the first U.S.-listed bitcoin perpetual futures and opened the door for Coinbase to route American traders into global crypto derivatives markets. This post CFTC Cracks Open U.S. Market for Bitcoin and Crypto Perpetual Futures first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

CFTC Takes Historic Step to Approve First True US Bitcoin Perpetual

The CFTC opened a historic path for bitcoin perpetuals to trade on U.S.-registered venues, bringing a major crypto derivatives structure under federal oversight. The move creates the first regulated pathway for spot BTC-linked perpetual contracts in the United States. CFTC Opens Historic Path for Bitcoin Perpetuals The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced on May

Dormant Holders Unleash $7.6B in Bitcoin Aged 5 to 15 Years Across 2026

While bitcoin sellers drove the price below $74,000 on Thursday, a fresh wave of sleeping coins sprang to life, transferring 665 BTC that had remained untouched for more than a decade. In total, 665 BTC worth just over $48 million, moved during the past day, all originating from wallets created in 2013, 2014, 2015 and

Anonymous Plaintiff Seeks Legal Title to $293 Billion in Dormant Bitcoin, Without Holding Any Private Keys

Bitcoin Magazine Anonymous Plaintiff Seeks Legal Title to $293 Billion in Dormant Bitcoin, Without Holding Any Private Keys A pseudonymous claimant, “Noah Doe,” alongside two Wyoming LLCs, has filed a lawsuit in New York Supreme Court seeking recognition as the rightful owner of 39,069 dormant Bitcoin addresses containing roughly 3.8 million BTC—valued at about $293 billion. This post Anonymous Plaintiff Seeks Legal Title to $293 Billion in Dormant Bitcoin, Without Holding Any Private Keys first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Anonymous Plaintiff Claims $293B Bitcoin Haul, Targets Satoshi’s Dormant Wallets in NY Court Case

Timechainindex.com founder Sani first posted the news on X, drawing attention to a quietly filed New York Supreme Court case in which three anonymous plaintiffs are seeking legal title to roughly 3.8 million BTC worth approximately $293 billion, a pool of dormant coins that includes addresses widely attributed to Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto. Galaxy Research’s

After 2,093 Hours in the Dark: Iran Partially Restores Internet Following 88-Day Blockade

The partial restoration of the service comes after one of the largest internet blockades of this kind, starting after the first strikes of the U.S.-Israel coalition against the Iranian regime. The move comes after Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian ordered the restitution on Monday. Iran Breaths Internet Again, Although With Partial Filters Iran has restored partial

Sequans (SQNS) Completes Bitcoin Unwind, Exits Digital Asset Strategy After Less Than a Year

Bitcoin Magazine Sequans (SQNS) Completes Bitcoin Unwind, Exits Digital Asset Strategy After Less Than a Year Sequans Communications exited its Bitcoin treasury strategy in under a year after selling most of its holdings to retire convertible debt, leaving about 658 BTC and refocusing on its core IoT business. This post Sequans (SQNS) Completes Bitcoin Unwind, Exits Digital Asset Strategy After Less Than a Year first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin Price Falls 5.5% in 5 Days to Below 73,000 as Spot ETF Outflows Accelerate 

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Falls 5.5% in 5 Days to Below 73,000 as Spot ETF Outflows Accelerate  Bitcoin price has fallen more than 5.5% over the past week to around $72,600 as spot ETF outflows and rising U.S.-Iran tensions fueled broader risk-off sentiment. This post Bitcoin Price Falls 5.5% in 5 Days to Below 73,000 as Spot ETF Outflows Accelerate  first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Samsung Affiliates Pay $408 Million for Upbit Operator Stake, Closing June 2026

Three Samsung affiliates have agreed to jointly acquire a 4% stake in Dunamu, the company behind South Korea’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, Upbit, for approximately 612.8 billion won ($408 million). Samsung Units to Acquire 4% Stake in Upbit Operator Dunamu Samsung Securities, Samsung SDS, and Samsung Card announced the deal on May 28, 2026, according to

Miami IT Worker Arrested in $1.9 Million Bitcoin Theft from Former Boss

Bitcoin Magazine Miami IT Worker Arrested in $1.9 Million Bitcoin Theft from Former Boss A Miami man is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly stealing nearly $2 million in bitcoin from a former employer, with the theft going unnoticed for years as the funds remained locked in a safe. This post Miami IT Worker Arrested in $1.9 Million Bitcoin Theft from Former Boss first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Robinhood Launches AI Agent Trading for 27 Million Customers, Options and Crypto Next

Robinhood launched a beta product on Wednesday that lets users connect third-party artificial intelligence (AI) agents to dedicated brokerage accounts for autonomous stock trading. Robinhood AI Trading Beta Lets Users Deploy ChatGPT and Claude in Sandboxed Accounts The feature, called Agentic Trading, allows users to link AI systems built on platforms like Claude or ChatGPT

Casa Launches Four Security Features to Combat Rising Social Engineering Attacks on Bitcoin Holders

Bitcoin Magazine Casa Launches Four Security Features to Combat Rising Social Engineering Attacks on Bitcoin Holders Bitcoin security firm Casa has released a suite of four features targeting social engineering, the attack vector responsible for the bulk of crypto theft in 2025. The features are live now for Casa customers, arriving as the FBI reports crypto fraud losses climbed 22% year over year to more than $11 billion last year. Social This post Casa Launches Four Security Features to Combat Rising Social Engineering Attacks on Bitcoin Holders first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Mastercard Lands New York Bitlicense to Advance Stablecoin and Digital Payment Infrastructure

Mastercard Transaction Services (U.S.) LLC received a Virtual Currency License from the New York State Department of Financial Services on Wednesday, giving the global payments company formal standing to operate digital asset services in one of the most tightly regulated financial jurisdictions in the country. Mastercard Wins NYDFS Bitlicense, Opening New York Digital Asset Access

Mastercard Secures New York BitLicense to Advance Digital Asset Strategy

Bitcoin Magazine Mastercard Secures New York BitLicense to Advance Digital Asset Strategy Mastercard has secured a BitLicense from the New York State Department of Financial Services. This post Mastercard Secures New York BitLicense to Advance Digital Asset Strategy first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Sam Altman Reverses Course on AI Job Losses as Studies Show Limited Impact so Far

After years of warning that AI would wipe out entry-level white-collar roles, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman now says he was wrong on the near-term jobs impact. Recent studies from Yale Budget Lab, Brookings, and Anthropic find limited labor effects so far, even as Altman calls out “AI washing” by companies using automation as cover for

Smarter Web Company Adds 10 Bitcoin, Lifts Holdings to 2,869 BTC Amid Treasury Push

Bitcoin Magazine Smarter Web Company Adds 10 Bitcoin, Lifts Holdings to 2,869 BTC Amid Treasury Push London-listed The Smarter Web Company added 10 BTC to reach 2,869 holdings, continuing its debt-supported push to expand a Bitcoin-centric treasury strategy. This post Smarter Web Company Adds 10 Bitcoin, Lifts Holdings to 2,869 BTC Amid Treasury Push first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Strive’s SATA Briefly Swallows the Entire Bitcoin Mining Daily Supply As BTC Purchases Ramp Up

Bitcoin Magazine Strive’s SATA Briefly Swallows the Entire Bitcoin Mining Daily Supply As BTC Purchases Ramp Up Strive’s SATA preferred stock is rapidly emerging as a major bitcoin accumulation vehicle — briefly absorbing more than 100% of daily mining supply. This post Strive’s SATA Briefly Swallows the Entire Bitcoin Mining Daily Supply As BTC Purchases Ramp Up first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Tom Lee Backs Ethereum Supercycle as Bitmine ETH Holdings Reach 5.39M

Bitmine said its crypto, cash, and strategic holdings now total $12.3 billion, led by 5.39 million ether tokens. The company is also expanding its staking strategy through MAVAN, its institutional ethereum validator network. BitMine Controls 4.47% of Ethereum Supply With $12.3B Asset Base Bitmine Immersion Technologies disclosed that its total crypto, cash and “moonshot” holdings