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Taiwan’s first Bitcoin treasury Top Win raises $10M for BTC purchases

Top Win International, Taiwan’s first publicly traded corporate Bitcoin treasury, raised $10 million to kick off its BTC purchases.

Analysts see Bitcoin buyer exhaustion as retail shifts to altcoins

Buyer exhaustion may set the stage for a correction in August before investor capital surges into altcoins, as in previous market cycles.

Crypto ATM limits and bans sweep across US: Here’s why

Crypto ATMs are facing increasing pressure from regulators, including bans at the municipal level.

You’re wrong about the GENIUS Act

Critics misunderstand the GENIUS Act’s actual influence. It doesn’t free Bitcoin from taxes but breaks Wall Street’s stranglehold on dollar clearing.

Galaxy secures $1.4B loan to fast-track Texas Helios AI datacenter

Galaxy Digital secures $1.4 billion to expand its Texas Helios AI data center, expecting $1 billion annual revenue from a 15-year CoreWeave partnership.

BlackRock Bitcoin, Ether ETFs buy $1B as BTC price mostly fills CME gap

Bitcoin and Ether were firm "buy the dip" targets for ETF investors, with reactions celebrating continued institutional demand despite a BTC and ETH price correction.

New BIS plan could make ‘dirty’ crypto harder to cash out

The Bank for International Settlements floated a compliance score for crypto-to-fiat off-ramps, using transaction history to flag and potentially freeze “tainted” assets.

How would peace in Ukraine affect Bitcoin’s price?

Discover how Ukraine peace talks could impact Bitcoin’s price in 2025. Explore three scenarios (ceasefire, shaky deal or escalation) and their effects on BTC.

Czech police arrest darknet founder in $45M Bitcoin donation case

Czech police have reportedly arrested darknet founder Tomas Jirikovsky in a $45 million Bitcoin bribery case tied to former Justice Minister Pavel Blazek’s resignation.

Bitcoin miners and AI firms compete for cheap sustainable energy

Bitcoin miners face rising competition from AI data centers for cheap energy, potentially driving a new wave of institutional investment, according to GoMining exec Jeremy Dreier.

Hong Kong issues strict new crypto custody rules for cold wallets

Hong Kong has introduced strict crypto custody rules, banning smart contracts for cold wallets and tightening security standards for custodians.

Spot Ether ETFs rack up $3B in August as ETH hits yearly high

Spot Ether ETFs are set to record their strongest weekly performance ever, with inflows already surpassing $2.9 billion.

New York lawmaker wants to tax crypto sales and transfers

New York Assemblymember Phil Steck introduced a bill that would see the state tax the sale and transfer of crypto assets.

Garantex had ‘contingency plans’ last time authorities tried to shut it down

The US government redesignated Garantex on Thursday to its list of sanctioned entities, along with its successor, Grinex, but TRM Labs suggests it may be ineffective.

Sorry, ETH holders, you may have to wait longer for all-time highs

While some Ether holders expect new all-time highs within the next few days, a Nansen analyst said it may be weeks or months away.

Crypto address poisoning scammers netted $1.6M this week

Crypto address poisoning scams exploded this week, with one victim losing $636,000 in Ether due to a purposefully contaminated wallet history.

Coinbase says a ‘full-scale altcoin season’ may be just ahead

Bitcoin dominance has fallen to a six-month low while altcoin market cap jumped 50% since July, setting the stage for a potential September altseason, said Coinbase.

David Bailey’s Nakamoto closes KindlyMD merger for Bitcoin treasury

Nakamoto, a Bitcoin entity established by Trump crypto adviser David Bailey, and KindlyMD, have merged to establish a new Bitcoin treasury company.

Bitcoin charts are similar to the 2021 top: Will history rhyme?

A crypto trader says Bitcoin is at a “key resistance” similar to the level where it topped in 2021, but other traders argue historical charts can’t be applied to this cycle.

Crypto, fintech execs want Trump to ban bank fees for customer data

Over 80 crypto and fintech executives asked the Trump administration to stop banks from levying data access fees, which threaten their business models.

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