Crypto
AI
OpenAI did not reveal security breach in 2023 – NYT
The AI firm reportedly did not inform the FBI, law enforcement, or the public.
Politics
Multicoin Capital to match up to $1 million in SOL donations to Republican crypto PAC
The company will match donations for the next 10 days.
Mining
Bit Digital, Iris Energy report declining Bitcoin output, rise in hash rate YoY
Iris mined more BTC in June than May, but output for both firms is down post-halving.
Crypto
Bloomberg analysts expect spot Ethereum ETFs to launch by mid-July
Balchunas said the latest round of comments involved "literally nothing" and asserted the funds should have begun trading already.
AI
Major tech firms acknowledge AI risks in regulatory filings
Microsoft, Apple, Google, and others highlighted assorted risks.
Mining
Bitcoin miners Marathon, Riot double hash rate YoY
Other firms also reported various levels of hash rate growth.
Investments
Crypto VC investment ‘continued rebound’ in Q2 with $3.2 billion invested – Galaxy
Galaxy also identified a 94% quarter-over-quarter surge in median pre-money valuation.
AI
Apple to take up observer role on OpenAI board
The arrangement is part of an earlier partnership between the firms that will see Apple integrate OpenAI services with its products.
Mining
CleanSpark mines 445 BTC in June, exceeds 20 EH/s target with Georgia expansion
The company has doubled its hashrate to 20 EH/s since December.
Crypto
Galaxy expects spot Ethereum ETF in July, is optimistic about more crypto ETFs
Galaxy's Steve Kurz said spot ETH ETFs could launch in "weeks, not days."
Regulation
Silvergate settles SEC lawsuit for $50 million; Fed, California regulator demand $63 million fine
SEC allegations concern Silvergate's assurances amidst the collapse of FTX.
CBDCs
Bahamas to provide CBDC access via commercial banks
The Bahamas' Sand Dollar has seen low uptake in some regards.