Market
Investments
Strategy adds $21B in Bitcoin value during Q2 but faces $4B tax hit
The Michael Saylor-led firm capitalizes on Bitcoin gains despite hefty tax liability and strong institutional demand for STRD shares.
Regulation
EU grants MiCA licenses to 53 crypto firms, Tether and Binance left behind
More than 50 firms have secured MiCA licenses, bypassing jurisdictional hurdles across 30 EEA countries.
Mining
Russia launches crypto mining equipment registry to curb illicit activity
The newly implemented registry will target unregistered crypto miners in Russia amid energy shortages and security concerns.
Investments
Ethereum grows twice as fast as Bitcoin in latest $1B crypto fund inflow
Despite Bitcoin's dominance, Ethereum inflows reach twice the average rate.
Stablecoins
Shenzhen warns citizens of investment scams using stablecoins
Local authorities alert residents to beware of fraudsters using stablecoins as a front for pyramid schemes.
Privacy
Jack Dorsey launches Bitchat, a Bluetooth-based messaging platform
Bitchat promises censorship-resistant communication with BLE mesh-based encryption and ephemeral messaging.
Politics
Elon Musk’s America Party embraces Bitcoin
The America Party plans to leverage Musk's crypto enthusiasm to appeal to younger, tech-savvy voters.
Tokenization
UAE debunks rumors of crypto-backed Golden Visa for TON investors
UAE's regulatory bodies clarify that the Golden Visa program is unrelated to digital assets, including TON.
Insurance
Russian insurance firms unveil investment life policies tied to Bitcoin
Russian policyholders can protect their initial capital while tapping into Bitcoin's potential gains through innovative investment.
Bitcoin
Circle stock outpaces Bitcoin with 472% growth since June IPO
CRCL's dramatic rise aligns with US regulatory shifts for stablecoins amid Bitcoin's struggles with geopolitical tensions.
Mining
Tether and Adecoagro join forces on renewable-powered Bitcoin mining venture
New partnership aims to transform surplus energy into digital gold, with Bitcoin exposure on Adecoagro’s balance sheet.
Mining
Pakistan’s energy optimization via Bitcoin mining gets 3 months trial after IMF’s partial rejection
IMF's partial rejection highlights the challenges faced by Pakistan's ambitious Bitcoin mining plans,