Bitcoin Privacy Wallet Sparrow Issues Update After AI Flags Fixes
Developer Craig Raw said an AI-assisted review produced most of the fixes in version 2.5.4, though none appeared likely to put users’ funds at risk.
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Red Flag? OpenAI’s Agentic ChatGPT Work Signs Into Your Accounts Without You
OpenAI says the model never sees your password—but a signed-in session can persist across tasks, and you can step away while it works.
Virtu, Tradeweb complete onchain repo using Marshall Islands digital bond
The transaction used the Marshall Islands-issued USDM1 bond as collateral and completed the full repo cycle on the Canton Network in under 10 minutes.
$6.4 Billion in Bitcoin Options Expire Tomorrow—Here’s What It Means
Deribit’s Friday settlement covers nearly a fifth of the exchange’s Bitcoin open interest, and max pain sits well below where BTC is trading right now.
Trump cost investors $4.7B through crypto ‘schemes’: Public Citizen
While investors in World Liberty Financial‘s USD1 stablecoin “haven’t suffered major losses,” many lost billions of dollars in other Trump ventures, according to Public Citizen.
Mirae Asset lays out crypto, stablecoin, tokenization plans for Digital X
The South Korean financial group plans to build a $109 billion digital asset business spanning crypto, stablecoins and tokenized assets, according to The Korea Times.
Grayscale says Zcash can challenge Bitcoin’s network effects as privacy demand grows
ZEC has climbed roughly 19-fold in a year, yet Grayscale says its sub-1% share of Bitcoin’s market cap leaves room for further upside.
Connecticut’s new lawsuit against Kalshi piles on to prediction market legal fight
The courtroom combat across state and federal courts is so far producing roughly split outcomes, suggesting a big job may be coming for the Supreme Court.
No, Ledger Wasn’t Hacked: Vulnerable Ethereum App Was Patched Before Exploit, Company Says
OneKey demonstrated how an outdated Ethereum app could sign a transaction different from the one shown on a Ledger device, but the wallet maker says the vulnerability had already been fixed.
Bitcoin Eyes Major Resistance as Jackson Hole Kicks Off With Unusual Fed Agenda
BTC is holding above $80,000 into a Fed symposium that, for the first time in 40 years, is built around crypto’s own turf—payments and financial infrastructure.
Ethena surges as buyback vote, VC unlock overhaul boost token outlook
The changes aim to cut investor selling pressure and channel protocol revenue to ENA as Ethena looks to revive USDe growth.
Bitcoin eyes $81K as Nvidia earnings beat boosts risk assets
Bitcoin and crypto joined US stock markets in fresh gains after Nvidia Q2 earnings beat expectations by around $4 billion.
Why Nvidia’s Acquisition of Hugging Face Would Reshape Open-Source AI
The chipmaker’s reported acquisition would concentrate the open-source AI pipeline inside one company, from silicon to distribution — with consequences for builders and users alike.
GTA 6 leaker cashes out of his own memecoin hours before Rockstar’s gameplay reveal
The token hit a $25 million market cap on the back of nine days of unreleased Grand Theft Auto VI footage. Its creator has now sold his stack — hours before Rockstar’s first official gameplay reveal.
Bitcoin Could Overtake Gold in the Next Bull Run: Binance Founder CZ
Gold is worth around ten times more than BTC, Changpeng Zhao said, noting that countries face a years-long process to “shift into Bitcoin.”
Charles Schwab adda Solana, Avalanche and Chainlink to nascent crypto platform
The financial services giant plans to expand Schwab Crypto beyond Bitcoin and Ether just months after rolling out direct crypto trading to retail clients.
Polish Olympic chief arrested as prosecutors probe suspected crypto-linked bribe
Prosecutors are probing allegations that Zondacrypto’s CEO gave Radosław Piesiewicz a 40,000 euro watch for help with regulatory hurdles.
Bitcoin’s 23% rally sends beaten-down miners soaring past AI stocks
Canaan, American Bitcoin and Cango jumped as much as 67% as renewed crypto demand showed BTC exposure can still drive mining equities despite the industry’s AI push.
UK government reports 240 crypto millionaires in 2025
About 17,600 people in the UK reported a combined $1.9 billion in gains tied to crypto in the 2024 to 2025 tax year, with 240 each declaring more than $1.4 million.
AI Finds Critical Flaw in Bitcoin Lightning, Devs Issue Emergency Warning
The Lightning software project said it is preparing fixes after confirming that several AI-generated vulnerability reports were accurate.
240 UK taxpayers made more than $1.3 million each from crypto holdings in fiscal 2025
For the first time, the U.K.’s tax office broke out crypto capital gains figures, showing 17,600 people reported $1.87 billion in profits during the 2024-2025 tax year.
Solana Is Having Its Best Month Since 2024—With a Historic Governance Vote on Deck
Solana is up more than 8% in 24 hours and 44% on the month. Coming changes to the network could add a supply squeeze to the mix.
Flock CEO Asks Americans to ‘Compromise’ on Privacy as Camera Backlash Grows
Garrett Langley says 99.9% of police are good actors, days after a report identified at least 69 officials accused of misusing plate readers.
Clearing firm RQD* raises $74 million as Wall Street prepares for tokenized markets
Bain Capital led the investment in the U.S. clearing and custody firm, which plans to expand its digital asset and tokenization infrastructure.
Crypto traders brace for Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s Jackson Hole speech
One analyst expects Warsh to take a tough line on inflation, but still sees the Fed holding off on rate hikes until at least after the November mid-term elections.
Ripple Prime expands into US equity derivatives with Delta One business
Institutional clients can access total return swaps across linked to US-listed equities, indexes and digital assets and cross-margin exposures.
Bank of England set for new innovation mandate covering stablecoins
The UK plans to expand the Bank of England’s remit to support digital payments innovation, including stablecoins, while keeping financial stability first.
The Clarity Act will put Main Street banks at a disadvantage
The Blockchain Association’s Summer Mersinger dismisses the harm to community banks in defending the stablecoin rewards language in the Clarity Act, says community banker Nate Franzén.