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Bitmine Exceeds 5 Million Staked Ether, Projects $257M Annual Revenue

Bitmine Immersion Technologies has surpassed 5 million Ether in staked tokens, generating an estimated $257 million in annualized revenue, which supports operations and share buybacks amidst declining Ether prices. The company remains the largest corporate Ether holder, while Ether staking is viewed as a significant yield-generating treasury asset, albeit with inherent risks.

BTCPay Server Offers Bounty for Stolen Bitcoin Following Exploit

BTCPay Server supporters have offered a bounty for the return of Bitcoin stolen in a recent exploit, amounting to 10% of recovered funds, capped at 3 BTC. The exploit allowed attackers to access connected wallets via LND admin macaroons. BTCPay is prioritizing security patches and code reviews, and will donate 0.21 BTC each to Craig Raw and the Bitcoin Red Team fund for vulnerability disclosure.

BTCPay Server Offers Bounty for Stolen Bitcoin Following Exploit

BTCPay Server supporters have offered a bounty for the return of Bitcoin stolen in a recent exploit, amounting to 10% of recovered funds, capped at 3 BTC. The exploit allowed attackers to access connected wallets via LND admin macaroons. BTCPay is prioritizing security patches and code reviews, and will donate 0.21 BTC each to Craig Raw and the Bitcoin Red Team fund for vulnerability disclosure.

Goldman Sachs Acquires NEOS Investments, Expands Crypto Income ETF Portfolio

Goldman Sachs has acquired NEOS Investments in a deal worth up to $2.25 billion, gaining access to approximately $30 billion in options-based income ETFs, including a substantial Bitcoin covered-call fund.

Crypto Firms Advocate for Bitcoin Developers’ Early Access to Advanced AI Models

A coalition of cryptocurrency firms has urged leading artificial intelligence (AI) laboratories to grant Bitcoin developers early access to their most advanced models to enhance the security of open-source financial infrastructure.

Coldcard Hack: Investigators Face Challenges in Quantifying Bitcoin Losses

The Coldcard hack has led to varying estimates of stolen Bitcoin, with CryptoQuant confirming 1,432 BTC, while Galaxy Research and TRM Labs suggest higher figures based on broader on-chain analysis and victim reports.

BTCPay Server Restricts Remote Lightning Access Following Credential Exploit

BTCPay Server has temporarily restricted public remote connections to Lightning Network nodes after an exploit allowed attackers to steal funds. The restriction affects external wallets connecting via BTCPay Server domains or Tor onion addresses on Docker deployments. BTCPay advises operators to update to version 2.4.2, which regenerates credentials and installs LND version 0.21.1. Operators with independent LND exposures must rotate credentials separately. Two operators, Foundation and Citadel21, have reported losses.

XRP Holders Can Now Borrow Ripple’s RLUSD on Ethereum Using FXRP as Collateral

XRP holders can now borrow Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin on Ethereum by using Flare's FXRP as collateral, marking the first institutional approval of an XRP-based asset in an Ethereum lending vault.

Institutional Focus May Narrow Altcoin Season Success

Institutional investors are increasingly concentrating their activity in a narrower selection of digital assets, suggesting future altcoin seasons may yield fewer winners, according to a Wintermute report.

Bitmine Technologies Expands Ether Treasury, Nearing 5% Supply Target

Bitmine Immersion Technologies has increased its ether treasury to 5,797,813 ETH, representing 4.8% of the total supply. The company now holds approximately $10.9 billion in Ethereum, making it the largest corporate ether holder globally. Bitmine Chairman Tom Lee highlighted ether's significant outperformance against the Nasdaq 100 in July.

Crypto Whales Increase Holdings as Bear Market Nears End, CryptoQuant Reports

Large cryptocurrency holders are accumulating Bitcoin and Ether, suggesting the market is nearing the end of a bear market, according to CryptoQuant. Whale holdings have increased, and realized price data points to a potential market bottom.

Bitcoin On-Chain Activity Peaks in 2026 Amid Coldcard Exploit, K33 Flags Potential Bottoming Pattern

Bitcoin on-chain activity has reached its highest level in 2026 amid the Coldcard exploit, with K33 suggesting a potential market bottoming pattern due to the surge in coin movement.

Binance Founder Warns on Hardware Wallet Security Following $70 Million Coldcard Exploit

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao warned cryptocurrency holders about hardware wallet vulnerabilities after a $70.2 million Bitcoin exploit on Coldcard devices. The flaw, stemming from a March 2021 firmware error, allowed private keys to be more easily guessed. Zhao advised diversifying funds across multiple wallets, while Coinkite released hotfixes and urged users to migrate seeds.

Bitcoin Bear Market Bottom Anticipated in August by 10x Research

10x Research suggests a Bitcoin bear market bottom in August with a monthly close above $63,000, while other analyses also point to an approaching market low.

American Bitcoin Increases Treasury to Over 8,000 BTC Following Record Mining Quarter

American Bitcoin increased its Bitcoin treasury to approximately 8,002 BTC in Q2, marking a 14% rise and achieving its highest quarterly production. The company reported $67 million in mining revenue and a reduced net loss, while maintaining a stable mining cost per Bitcoin. These developments occurred amidst a reverse stock split and a key executive departure.

Bitcoin Price Dips Amid US Stock Pressure and Asian Market Divergence

Bitcoin dropped to a two-week low as US stocks faced pressure, despite a rebound in Asian markets. Crypto trading activity increased amid Asian market fluctuations, with analysts observing a growing link between crypto liquidity and broader tech sentiment. Japan and Korea intervened in currency markets, while central banks maintained interest rates. Despite a strong July, some analysts predict a potential Bitcoin price reversal in August, citing historical patterns and resistance at the 50-month EMA.