A rapid review has revealed a significant number of potential weaknesses across the Bitcoin open-source software landscape. The Bitcoin Red Team, a volunteer group utilising
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BitGo Switches Cross-Chain Focus to Chainlink
A significant shift in the cross-chain landscape is underway as infrastructure firm BitGo announces its selection of Chainlink over LayerZero as its exclusive provider for
Spot Bitcoin ETFs Attract $382 Million as Custody Concerns Rise
US-listed spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds experienced a surge in capital inflows totalling $382 million over two days, following reports concerning the recent Coldcard hack. The
Attack Drains $100M in Bitcoin from Coldcard Wallets
A significant cryptocurrency theft has seen nearly $100 million worth of Bitcoin drained from Coinkite hardware wallets. The incident, which unfolded over a prolonged period,
Italy’s Largest Bank Increases Staked Ether ETF Holdings While Reducing Bitcoin ETF Exposure
Italy’s largest bank, Intesa Sanpaolo, increased its holdings in an iShares staked Ether ETF to $7.1 million as of June 30, while reducing its positions
Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs See Mixed Performance in July, with ETH Outpacing BTC
Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs showed divergent trends in July, with Ethereum funds attracting significantly more capital and recording their strongest monthly performance in a year.
CME Challenges SEC Approval of Nasdaq’s Bitcoin Index Options
CME Group has challenged the Securities and Exchange Commission’s conditional approval of Nasdaq’s proposal for bitcoin index options, arguing the contracts fall under the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s jurisdiction, with the SEC postponing the approval pending a full review.
American Bitcoin Expands Bitcoin Holdings to 8,002 BTC in Q2
American Bitcoin, a subsidiary of Hut 8 co-founded by Eric Trump, increased its bitcoin holdings to 8,002 BTC in the second quarter, a 14% rise
Solo Miner Claims Bitcoin Block Amid Coldcard Exploit Concerns
A solo miner has claimed Bitcoin block 960,804, securing a reward of 3.157 BTC valued at approximately $199,300. This follows a similar achievement by another
Bitcoin Futures Underperform U.S. Treasuries as Carry Trades Lose Luster
Bitcoin futures have consistently underperformed U.S. Treasuries since February, with carry trades yielding just 3% compared to an average 3.8% return on two-year Treasuries. This
