इकोनॉमी मजबूत होने से अमेरिका में Federal Reserve के रेट्स में कटौती से पीछे हटने की संभावना बनी है। क्रिप्टो मार्केट में बुधवार को इससे भारी गिरावट हुई। मार्केट वैल्यू के लिहाज से सबसे बड़ी क्रिप्टोकरेंसी Bitcoin का प्राइस चार प्रतिशत से अधिक घटा है। बिटकॉइन का प्राइस चार प्रतिशत से अधिक गिरकर लगभग 93,270 डॉलर पर था। हाल ही में बिटकॉइन ने दोबारा एक लाख डॉलर का लेवल पार किया था।

Binance is reportedly preparing to seek authorisation from the UK Financial Conduct Authority as it looks to return to the country’s regulated crypto market. The Telegraph reported that the exchange could submit an application after the FCA opens its authorisation gateway on September 30. If approved, Binance could resume regulated services under the UK’s new crypto framework from October 25, 2027. Binance has not officially confirmed plans to apply or identified the entity that would seek approval.

BitBox has released firmware updates to address two critical vulnerabilities affecting its hardware wallets. The first flaw involved memory corruption in unconfigured BitBox02 Multi and BitBox02 Nova devices and could potentially allow a malicious host to install compromised firmware. The second affected the wallet’s Silent Payments feature and could cause Bitcoin to be locked to an unintended address. BitBox said it has no reports of users losing funds through either vulnerability and has patched both issues.

Austria’s Financial Market Authority has fined Bitpanda GmbH EUR 70,000, or around $81,130 (roughly Rs. 77.6 lakh), for breaching requirements under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation. The regulator said Bitpanda failed to submit a crypto-asset white paper at least 20 business days before its release and distributed marketing material prematurely. The company said the issues related to timing and formal requirements and were addressed after receiving the regulator’s notification.

Bitcoin recovered above $64,000 as expectations of a September Federal Reserve rate hike fell sharply and preliminary spot Bitcoin ETF inflows returned. However, rising exchange balances, geopolitical tensions, and cautious market participation could limit further gains.

Israeli crypto brokerage Bits of Gold has disclosed a data breach that potentially exposed personal information belonging to around 200,000 customers. The company said a hacker accessed a third-party data analytics system containing names, national identification numbers, contact details, bank information, IP addresses and public wallet addresses. Bits of Gold said there is no indication that customer funds, private keys, passwords, CVV codes or scanned identity documents were compromised and urged users to remain alert to phishing attempts.

BitMart users and employees are seeking answers about the crypto exchange’s assets, liabilities and ability to process withdrawals ahead of an August 19 deadline. An open statement addressed to BitMart executives calls for verifiable wallet and reserve information, third-party checks and a repayment plan for customers. The demands come weeks after BitMart announced plans to end trading on August 26 and wind down its operations by January 31, 2027.

SafePal has disclosed a data leak that potentially exposed the personal and purchase information of nearly 40,000 customers. The vulnerability in an order-tracking plugin affected orders placed between March 2025 and April 2026 and could have allowed unauthorised access to other customers’ order details. SafePal said there is no evidence that wallet access or customer funds were compromised. The company has fixed the flaw, added access controls and begun notifying affected users individually.

Bitcoin slipped below $63,000 as renewed Middle East tensions weighed on risk appetite and US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded nearly $385 million in outflows between August 10 and 14. Investors are now awaiting the Federal Reserve minutes for clues on future monetary policy.

Bitcoin remained near Rs. 60.5 lakh despite softer US CPI and PPI data, with reduced expectations of a September Federal Reserve rate hike failing to spark a stronger crypto recovery. Weak spot-market activity and more than $200 million in Bitcoin ETF outflows this week continue to limit momentum.

Securitize shares fell 20 percent in after-hours trading after the tokenisation firm reported second-quarter revenue below analysts’ expectations. Revenue reached $14.4 million (roughly Rs. 137 crore), compared with the $20.6 million (roughly Rs. 196 crore) expected by analysts. The company also reported a $21.7 million (roughly Rs. 207 crore) net loss. Meanwhile, tokenised assets managed through its platform and transaction volumes continued to grow during the quarter.

Japanese Bitcoin treasury firm Metaplanet has denied selling 5,014 Bitcoin worth around $320 million (roughly Rs. 3,053 crore) after the transfer was spotted by blockchain monitoring platforms. CEO Simon Gerovich said the coins were moved between the company’s own custodial addresses as part of a routine operation. Metaplanet continues to hold 43,000 BTC, even as the company’s Bitcoin strategy faces pressure from falling prices and losses on its holdings.

Arizona’s crypto ATM consumer protection law has helped 35 scam victims recover a combined $171,332 (roughly Rs. 1.6 crore) since taking effect in September 2025. Attorney General Kris Mayes urged victims to report fraudulent transactions within the law’s 30-day window to qualify for refunds. The law also places daily transaction limits on crypto ATM users, while the state’s recovery figures arrive amid rising fraud involving cryptocurrency kiosks across the US.

Bitcoin remained near Rs. 61 lakh after July US CPI data came broadly in line with expectations. The cryptocurrency continues to face resistance around Rs. 62 lakh, while traders await the US PPI report for further clues on the Federal Reserve’s policy outlook.

Binance has rejected RedotPay’s claim that its Singapore lawsuit could be discontinued, saying it remains committed to its claims in the dispute. The case was filed by Binance-linked Chaintecs Consulting Singapore against RedotPay affiliates and is separate from a Hong Kong lawsuit seeking nearly $473 million (roughly Rs. 4,510 crore). RedotPay said it expects the Singapore case to be dropped and plans to seek legal costs from the claimant if the proceedings are discontinued.

Harmony is exploring a possible blockchain rollback after an alleged exploit led to the unauthorised minting of nearly 4 billion ONE tokens, equivalent to around 26 percent of its existing supply. The network has released an emergency patch, halted its token bridge and worked with exchanges to freeze suspicious funds. Harmony said thousands of transfers involving hundreds of wallets have been traced as it continues investigating the incident and assessing how to handle the newly minted tokens.

An XRP bridge connecting the XRP Ledger with the tx blockchain lost more than 196,000 XRP, worth around $200,000 (roughly Rs. 1.9 crore), after a software bug allowed an attacker to create fake deposits. The exploit drained the bridge’s reserve wallet within 97 minutes on August 9 before the service was shut down. The operator has patched the affected code, contacted blockchain forensics experts, and reported the incident to the FBI.

Bitcoin remained below Rs. 62 lakh on Wednesday as repeated resistance and subdued market activity kept investors cautious. Analysts said ETF demand, trading volumes and the US CPI reading could determine the cryptocurrency’s next move.

Bitcoin miner Riot Platforms has entered a 20-year agreement to supply 191 megawatts of power from its Rockdale, Texas, facility to Anthropic, according to the company and a Bloomberg report. The deal could generate $9 billion (roughly Rs. 85,806 crore) in value and further accelerates the shift among Bitcoin miners towards AI infrastructure. Riot expects the initial deployment to begin in December 2027, with the full build-out scheduled for June 2028.

BTCPay Server has offered a reward of up to 3 Bitcoin, worth around $190,000 (roughly Rs. 1.8 crore), for information that helps recover funds stolen during last week’s attack. The project said the bounty is open even to the attackers and will pay 10 percent of the amount recovered. BTCPay is also rewarding researchers who identified the exploited vulnerability as investigations into the Lightning Network incident continue.

Crypto exchange Coinsbuy suffered losses exceeding $8 million after a suspected attacker targeted wallets across the TRON and Ethereum blockchains. The hacker drained more than $6 million in stablecoins from eight TRON wallets and moved additional USDT and Ether from three Ethereum wallets. Most of the stolen assets were subsequently routed through crypto swapping and exchange services. Coinsbuy said no customers suffered losses and that the platform remains operational while investigations continue.

Bitcoin slipped below Rs. 62 lakh as investors turned cautious ahead of key US economic data. Recent ETF outflows, rising oil prices, and subdued market participation weighed on sentiment, while larger holders continued accumulating Bitcoin.

Australia’s financial crime regulator has suspended Cryptolink’s registration for three months, forcing the operator to temporarily shut down its Bitcoin ATMs across the country. AUSTRAC said the company failed to meet basic anti-money laundering reporting obligations and did not respond adequately to information requests. The action follows an enforceable undertaking signed by Cryptolink in 2025 and comes as Australian authorities continue tightening oversight of crypto ATM operators.

Brazil’s central bank has proposed new safeguards requiring virtual asset service providers to place precautionary holds of up to 24 hours on certain crypto transfers to foreign platforms and self-custody wallets. The measure would apply to amounts exceeding $10,000 (roughly Rs. 9.5 lakh) received in a single transaction or across a customer’s transactions in one day. If adopted,

BTCPay Server has temporarily blocked remote access to Lightning Network nodes running LND after a vulnerability was exploited to obtain credentials and steal funds. The restriction affects external wallets accessing nodes through BTCPay’s domain and Tor onion URL on Docker deployments. BTCPay said Lightning payments can continue while developers work on restoring remote access. Node operators have also been advised to audit their systems for suspicious transactions and channel activity.

Bitcoin remained near Rs. 61.9 lakh on Monday after weaker-than-expected US jobs data revived expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts. Analysts said thin trading volumes and cautious spot demand could limit gains, while US CPI and PPI data due later this week could provide the next major market catalyst.

Crypto-related physical attacks, known as wrench attacks, have resulted in more than $30 million (roughly Rs. 286 crore) in stolen assets during the first half of 2026, according to Chainalysis. The blockchain analytics firm recorded 46 violent incidents involving kidnappings, home invasions and hostage situations, putting the year on track to surpass 2025's record losses. The report also highlighted growing concerns over data leaks and privacy risks that expose crypto holders to targeted attacks.

Western Union has partnered with stablecoin infrastructure platform Rain to launch Stablecard, a digital wallet with a Visa card that enables users to store, transfer and spend the dollar-backed USDPT stablecoin. Initially available in 37 countries, the service allows remittance recipients to receive funds directly into a stablecoin wallet and make payments through Visa's global merchant network. The company plans to expand the offering to over 60 countries this year.

European regulators have warned crypto users about a rise in impersonation scams following the implementation of the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework. Fraudsters are reportedly posing as financial watchdogs and licensed crypto firms to deceive users of exchanges that failed to secure MiCA authorisation. Authorities have urged investors to verify communications carefully as thousands of unlicensed crypto businesses are expected to exit the European market under the new regulatory regime.

Bitcoin remained range-bound on Thursday as steady spot ETF inflows helped offset profit-taking by long-term holders. Analysts said institutional demand remains supportive, while broader macroeconomic conditions and liquidity indicators will determine whether the cryptocurrency can break out of its recent trading range.

Binance-affiliated companies have filed lawsuits against Hong Kong-based crypto payments firm RedotPay, alleging it diverted customers from Binance Card in breach of a commercial agreement. The lawsuit seeks nearly $473 million in damages, claiming the alleged conduct contributed to RedotPay's rapid growth ahead of a planned IPO. RedotPay has denied the allegations, stating that it will vigorously defend the claims while continuing its normal business operations.

Galaxy Digital's chief researcher Alex Thorn said at least 15 attackers exploited the Coldcard hardware wallet vulnerability, with total losses now estimated at around $100 million. Thorn said victim reports helped identify multiple attackers that would have otherwise remained anonymous. The findings come after successive waves of coordinated thefts linked to the same flaw, reigniting concerns over hardware wallet security and the growing role of AI in accelerating cyberattacks.

Bitcoin traded above $64,000 on Wednesday as easing geopolitical tensions and lower oil prices improved investor sentiment. Analysts said subdued spot-market activity and cautious derivatives positioning continue to limit gains, while traders await Friday’s US employment report for fresh direction.

Binance has introduced Lite Loan, a crypto-backed lending product that allows eligible users to borrow up to 1,000 USDT using Bitcoin as collateral. The service is designed for short-term borrowing and lets users continue earning rewards on Bitcoin held in Binance's Simple Earn Flexible products. Unlike the exchange's standard loan offerings, Lite Loan protects borrowers from liquidation due to Bitcoin price movements during the first 30 days of the loan.

Bitcoin swap platform Boltz has suspended its services indefinitely after reporting a sharp increase in AI-assisted hacking attempts. The non-custodial exchange said attackers have been adapting faster than its small security team can identify and patch vulnerabilities, making it unsafe to resume operations. Boltz stressed that no user funds were compromised and that refunds will continue to be processed while the platform remains offline for further security reviews.

BlackRock has introduced two tokenised money market funds designed to support stablecoin reserve management and institutional blockchain applications. The products invest in cash, short-term US Treasuries, and overnight repurchase agreements while offering tokenised access to traditional money market investments. The launch expands BlackRock’s presence in the tokenised Treasury market and comes as major financial institutions increasingly develop blockchain-based products for stablecoin issuers.

Bitcoin climbed towards $64,000 on Tuesday as stronger US manufacturing data and improving global risk sentiment supported the crypto market. However, analysts said weak spot demand, inconsistent ETF flows, and cautious derivatives positioning continue to limit the recovery. Investors are now awaiting key US labour market data later this week for further direction.

Binance has announced the delisting of six cryptocurrencies, ACX, HFT, PIVX, PYR, VANRY, and VIC, from its platform on August 17. The exchange said the decision followed its regular review process, which evaluates factors such as liquidity, development activity, tokenomics, and regulatory compliance. Alongside spot trading, Binance will gradually discontinue futures, margin, lending, payment, and other related services for the affected tokens over the coming weeks.

Nasdaq-listed crypto treasury firm ZeroStack has warned that it may not be able to continue operating over the next year after reporting significant losses and a sharp decline in the value of its token holdings. The company’s latest SEC filing disclosed an $82.5 million fair value loss and highlighted uncertainty over its financial position, marking a reversal from its more optimistic outlook issued just three months ago.

Galaxy Digital’s head of research, Alex Thorn, has warned of a suspected fourth wave of attacks targeting vulnerable Coldcard Bitcoin wallets. The latest activity involves 709 potential victim addresses and nearly 449 Bitcoin, with attackers moving funds to separate destination wallets. Thorn urged affected users to transfer their holdings immediately using higher transaction fees, following last week’s $38 million Coldcard exploit linked to flawed wallet key generation.

Bitcoin traded above $62,000 on Monday as lower oil prices and whale accumulation provided support despite weak spot Bitcoin ETF demand. Analysts said subdued institutional participation and upcoming US economic data could determine whether the cryptocurrency can reclaim the $64,000-$65,000 range.

A flaw in the key generation process of Coldcard hardware wallets has been linked to the theft of 584 Bitcoin, worth around $38 million, from 500 wallets in just 25 minutes. Security researchers said the vulnerability affected how wallet seeds were generated in certain firmware versions, potentially exposing users to attacks. Coinkite has acknowledged the findings, while both the company and Block continue investigating the extent and exploitability of the issue.

Samsung SDS has announced a collaboration with Dunamu, the operator of South Korea’s largest crypto exchange Upbit, to develop stablecoin infrastructure, AI-powered payment models, and digital asset systems. The partnership follows Samsung Electronics’ recent addition of stablecoin support to Samsung Wallet and reflects the group’s broader push into blockchain-based financial services. The move also comes amid rapid growth in global stablecoin adoption and transaction volumes.

Bitcoin remained close to the $64,000 mark on Friday as easing US inflation supported sentiment, while weak spot Bitcoin ETF inflows and subdued trading activity capped further gains. Analysts said investors are watching whether Bitcoin can reclaim $65,000, with institutional participation and key support levels expected to determine the market’s next move.

Hungary has relaxed its cryptocurrency regulations by removing additional validator requirements that went beyond the European Union's MiCA framework. The policy change comes after the country's finance minister acknowledged that the earlier rules had disrupted the local crypto market and prompted firms to halt operations. The revised approach is expected to support the return of crypto businesses, including Budapest-based exchange CoinCash, which is preparing to resume services after pursuing MiCA authorisation.

Bitcoin traded above $63,000 after the US Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged. Analysts said ETF outflows and expectations around upcoming US economic data continue to limit upside despite improving market sentiment.

Ethereum and Solana recorded the highest cryptocurrency hack losses during the first half of 2026, according to a new security report from Blockaid. The report estimates total industry losses at $1 billion, with Ethereum losing $332 million primarily through code exploits, while Solana lost $326 million largely due to compromised keys and signing infrastructure. The findings highlight how attackers continue to exploit different weaknesses across leading blockchain ecosystems.

Decentralised exchange aggregator 1inch has launched Aqua, a protocol designed to improve capital efficiency by unifying liquidity across 13 blockchain networks. Aqua enables users to allocate the same wallet balance across multiple DeFi strategies without locking funds into individual liquidity pools until trades are executed. The protocol combines wallet-based market making, atomic settlements, and on-chain position management as 1inch expands its multi-chain decentralised finance infrastructure.

Bitcoin traded above $64,000 as investors remained cautious ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s policy decision. Analysts said ETF outflows and macroeconomic uncertainty continue to weigh on sentiment, although whale accumulation reflects long-term confidence.

Hong Kong’s Monetary Authority has introduced a new assessment framework and the Quantum Preparedness Index (QPI) to evaluate banks’ resilience against future quantum computing threats. The move comes as the city expands tokenised deposits, digital assets, and blockchain-based settlement systems. The regulator aims to raise the banking sector’s preparedness to the highest level by 2030 while encouraging the adoption of post-quantum security measures across financial institutions.

Apple is facing a lawsuit in the US after three users alleged they lost a combined $1.8 million by downloading a fake Bitcoin wallet application from the App Store. The plaintiffs claim Apple failed to prevent the counterfeit app despite promoting the App Store as a secure platform. Apple said it has since removed the fake applications and developer accounts while highlighting its app review process and efforts to block fraudulent software.