Bitcoin Hacker Swaps $1M Stolen Funds for ETH
A hacker linked to Coldcard wallet thefts has swapped 10% of stolen Bitcoin for $ETH via THORChain, with authorities alerted to the new Ethereum address. #Update #Crypto $ETH
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Bitcoin Funds Rebound as Ether XRP Streaks End
US-listed spot $ETH and $XRP ETFs saw net outflows of $48M and $7.2M, respectively, ending their inflow streaks, while Bitcoin ETFs attracted $101.2M amid a market decline. $ETH down 3.4%, $XRP 2.4%, and $BTC 1.3%. #Update #Crypto $ETH
Bitcoin’s Golden Cross Signals USDT Surge
Bitcoin ($BTC) is approaching a bullish golden cross, with support from $USDT potentially signaling a positive trend. Historical success of this indicator in crypto markets remains mixed. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Bitcoin Threat Alert Fake Apps Steal BTC
Fake Claude desktop app spreads Revstealer malware targeting crypto wallets, stealing encrypted files and browser data. Beware of scams offering fake access to Fable 5.1 and Mythos 5.1. #Update #Security
Bitcoin Holdings Plunge 79% as Mining Ends
Hyperscale Data has reduced its Bitcoin holdings by 79% to 215 BTC, ending its Michigan mining operations to focus on its AI data center. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Bitcoin Gains as Dogecoin Dips for Japan Firm
@Remixpoint sold its $DOGE holdings below fiscal-year opening value while realizing gains on $ETH, $SOL, and $XRP, shifting focus to $BTC. #Update #Crypto $DOGE
Bitcoin Surges Above $77500 as XRP Leads
Bitcoin is back above $77,500, with XRP leading major tokens as every major cryptocurrency shows gains over 24 hours amid Fed hike odds nearing 66%. #Update #Crypto $BTC $XRP
Bitcoin Surges as G20 Backs Regulation
G20 finance ministers support clearer digital asset regulations, study stablecoin risks, and urge stronger anti-money laundering enforcement. #Update #Crypto
Bitcoin Faces Quantum Threat Warns Fidelity
Fidelity warns quantum computers could expose $BTC private keys, necessitating future security upgrades. SHRINCS offers a potential solution but may reduce Bitcoin’s throughput. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Bitcoin and Ethereum Launch Public Trading in Russia
The Bank of Russia proposes public crypto trading limited to $BTC, $ETH, and $USDT, capping non-qualified residents at ₽300,000 annually per broker; final directive pending by Aug. 24. #Update #Crypto $BTC $ETH $USDT
Bitcoin Opportunity Rises Amid Stock Surge
U.S. household equity exposure hit 46.71% by 2025, boosting crypto diversification appeal as @Grayscale cites Bitcoin’s rising gold correlation. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Bitcoin Surges Amid Record Squeeze Rally
Bitcoin surged past $80,000 after a record $1.74B short liquidation on Aug. 19, with U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs absorbing over $2.2B in net inflows. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Bitcoin Seized: FBI Captures $560K for Hamas
The FBI seized $560,000 in cryptocurrency linked to Hamas’ Al Qassam Brigades, taking over related domains and servers. Cryptocurrencies involved include Bitcoin and Ethereum.
Bitcoin Miners Earn $1B Despite Halving
Bitcoin miners earned $1.008B in August as hashprice rose to $38.86 per PH/s, with limited BTC outflows despite spikes over 15,000 BTC. #Update #Crypto $BTC