Maya Protocol exploit drains bitcoin and other assets as pool value drops $11 million
A chain of six flaws caused the crosschain trading network to credit a pool with nearly 50 million tokens that were never properly funded, letting an attacker…
Bitcoin has gone quiet as traders chase ‘5x or 10x’ payoffs elsewhere
Bitcoin's price swings have hit a cycle low, squeezed by a market tugofwar with no clear winner. The traders who once lived off its chaos have taken their risk…
Bitcoin miners’ AI pivot pays off, but mining could revive with one twist
Miners with AI and highperformance computing contracts have commanded higher valuations as declining bitcoin prices and hashprice squeeze pureplay operators.…
Global bond yields surge as debt fears test bitcoin’s hedge narrative
Longterm borrowing costs are reaching multidecade highs as U.S. debt approaches $40 trillion and AI hyperscalers accelerate bond issuance. Source:CoinDesk
Japan's Metaplanet launching U.S. bitcoin treasury company through $135 million nanocap deal
The deal involves Metaplanet contributing 2,100 bitcoin and $2.5 million in cash, valuing the initial investment at $134.6 million. Source:CoinDesk
Citi plans to launch bitcoin custody for institutional clients later this year
The Wall Street bank plans to let clients hold bitcoin alongside traditional assets through its new Custody+ platform. Source:CoinDesk
The 'crack' in the energy market is wider than ever. Bitcoin might feel it.
Your dayahead look for Aug. 18 2026 Source:CoinDesk
Live updates: Bitcoin holds $64,000 as surging yields and oil drain risk appetite
The 30year Treasury yield hit its highest since 2007 and Brent topped $91 as the USIran conflict escalates, pressuring stocks. Bitcoin is holding its range,…
The bitcoin price level where leveraged bulls could get whacked
Bulls are stacking longs, liquidity is thinning and one key level could trigger large liquidations. Source:CoinDesk
Bitcoin climbs above $64,000 while most majors slip
Miners have cut their computing power by a fifth over three quarters to make room for AI, and Venice's token jumped 10% after the company said it crossed $100…
Strategy raises $334M through stock sales but buys no Bitcoin
Proceeds funded STRC dividends and repurchases, while $149.1 million was added to Strategy’s US dollar reserve, which reached $4.8 billion. Source:Cointelegraph
No change in bitcoin holdings as Strategy boosted dollar reserve, bought back more STRC last week
Led by Executive Chairman Michael Saylor, the company raised $333.7 million via the sale of common stock. Source:CoinDesk