Coldcard exploit drains over 1,367 BTC from air-gapped wallets, shaking self-custody confidence

The exploit undermines trust in self-custody solutions, potentially driving users towards institutional custody options and Bitcoin ETFs.

What Is an Air-Gapped Bitcoin Wallet? Why the Coldcard Exploit Changes the Conversation About Offline Security

Air-gapped wallets keep private keys completely offline, reducing exposure to hackers—but they're not immune from threats.

August 3, 2026, 8:39 pm

Italy’s biggest bank just slashed its Bitcoin ETF call position by 99% to triple down on staked Ethereum

A 500,000-share-equivalent held put appeared in Q2, but the filing cannot reveal the bank’s net options exposure or motive.

August 3, 2026, 7:35 pm

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Boltz halts swaps indefinitely as AI-assisted attacks overwhelm Bitcoin bridge

The indefinite halt of Boltz highlights vulnerabilities in open-source Bitcoin services, urging a reevaluation of security against AI-driven threats.

August 3, 2026, 7:18 pm

American Bitcoin Grows Treasury Reserve to 8,000 BTC as Revenue Hits $67M

American Bitcoin generated $67 million in Q2 2026 revenue and maintained gross margins near 50% despite a 12% market drop in bitcoin price. Record Revenue and Production Growth American Bitcoin, a bitcoin accumulation platform linked to the Trump family, released its second-quarter 2026 financial and operational results Aug. 3.

August 3, 2026, 7:12 pm

BTC Pushes Toward $64K as CLARITY Act Odds Slide to 27%

Bitcoin recovered from an intraday low of $62,216 to reach nearly $64,000, eventually settling between $63,680 to $63,929. Initial price declines were triggered by Strategy completing its sale of 1,638 bitcoins to fund preferred dividend payments and stock repurchases.

August 3, 2026, 6:35 pm

US Treasury’s top Bitcoin adviser Tyler Williams exits after 17 months

Williams' departure may slow US crypto policy progress, risking delays in key legislation and initiatives like the federal Bitcoin reserve.

August 3, 2026, 6:00 pm

Ether ETFs Extend Weekly Run With $27M Inflow as Bitcoin Loses $61.5M

Ether ETFs attracted $27.42 million in the week ended July 31, securing a fourth consecutive week of inflows. Bitcoin funds lost $61.53 million, while XRP and solana gained ground and HYPE recorded another week of redemptions.

August 3, 2026, 5:55 pm

MARA opens Slipstream to public as a free, permissionless Bitcoin transaction tool

MARA's Slipstream enhances Bitcoin transaction security, potentially reshaping user trust and positioning MARA as a key player in crypto innovation.

August 3, 2026, 5:41 pm

Michael Saylor: I Never Sold Bitcoin, MicroStrategy Did

Michael Saylor says he has never sold any of his own Bitcoin (BTC), not one satoshi. He published the defense hours after Strategy disclosed the sale of 1,638 coins. His slogan built a following among retail holders. His company runs a treasury that sells coins to cover bills.

August 3, 2026, 4:41 pm

Michael Saylor Posts ‘Bitcoin Drive Engaged,’ Highlights 200-Week Moving Average as Key Bitcoin Level

Michael Saylor has drawn fresh attention to Bitcoin’s long-term technical structure after highlighting the cryptocurrency’s 200-week moving average and posting “Bitcoin Drive engaged” on X.

August 3, 2026, 4:01 pm

American Bitcoin reports a $57.2 million net loss for Q2 2026

The Trump-backed Bitcoin treasury and mining American Bitcoin (ABTC) ended Q2 2026 at a loss, despite better results than in the previous quarter. The company posted a net loss of $57.2 million in the three months to June 30, down from roughly $82 million reported in Q1.

August 3, 2026, 3:44 pm

BTC Exchange Price

$63,592.00 +0.50%

$62,241.00 Low High $64,008.00

$1.28T Market Cap

$25.65B Total Volume (2.01%)

$126,080 All Time High -49.56%

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