XRP eyes 20% surge in August, crypto returns to US: Hodler’s Digest, July 27 – Aug. 2
XRP may be gearing up for a short-term rebound, crypto companies are beginning to return to the United States, and other news.
Musk Asks Grok if Bitcoin Can Get Hacked: Details
Centibillionaire Elon Musk uses his AI to prove Bitcoin's security
Arkham Uncovers $3.5B Bitcoin Heist: The Largest Crypto Theft In History?
Arkham Intelligence, a leading blockchain data analytics firm, has recently uncovered one of the largest Bitcoin heists in history. According to their latest investigation, on-chain data reveals that 127,426 BTC were stolen from LuBian, a Chinese mining pool with operations in China and Iran, back in December 2020. At the time, the stolen assets were […]
LuBian's massive 2020 Bitcoin heist comes to light: 127K BTC lost forever
Key Takeaways The 2020 LuBian Bitcoin heist has been revealed as the largest hack in crypto history, with 127,426 BTC stolen, worth approximately $14.5 billion at the time of writing. A long-uThe post LuBian's massive 2020 Bitcoin heist comes to light: 127K BTC lost forever appeared first on AMBCrypto.
Trump-Backed American Bitcoin Nears Public Listing as Gryphon Sets Merger Vote Schedule
American Bitcoin Corporation (ABC), the Trump family-backed Bitcoin mining firm, is nearing completion of its backdoor merger with Gryphon Digital Mining to go public on Nasdaq. This article is from Theminermag, a trade publication for the cryptocurrency mining industry, focusing on the latest news and research on institutional bitcoin mining companies. On July 31, Gryphon […]
USA Today Features Article Calling XRP ‘Smartest Cryptocurrency to Buy’
The leading US newspaper runs an article urging readers to buy XRP
Bitcoin, Ethereum ready to bounce back! $15B liquidated in 48 hours
Key Takeaways BTC and ETH faced sharp corrections as overleveraged longs were liquidated and Funding Rates flipped. With sentiment improving, conditions suggest the market could be primed for recoverThe post Bitcoin, Ethereum ready to bounce back! $15B liquidated in 48 hours appeared first on AMBCrypto.
SharpLink buys another $54M in ETH, now holds $1.65B worth of Ether
SharpLink spent $108.57 million in USDC over 48 hours to acquire 30,755 ETH, raising its total Ether holdings to 480,031 ETH worth $1.65 billion.
Botswana Explores Potential Launch of Central Bank Digital Currency
The Bank of Botswana is in the early stages of a feasibility study to evaluate whether to introduce a central bank digital currency (CBDC). According to Ruth Baitshepi, head of the digitalization and innovation hub, the study aims to assess both the necessity of a CBDC and the potential risks digital assets pose to the […]
Twitter User Claims TradingView Has Ignored a Fibonacci Retracement Bug for 5 Years
Popular chart analysis service TradingView contains a bug in the Fibonacci retracement technical analysis tool.
XRP’s ‘bullish divergence’ raises 20% price rally potential in August
XRP’s $2.80–$2.95 support zone is emerging as a key battleground, with analysts calling it a critical “make-or-break” price level for the next month.
Crypto treasuries top $100B for Ethereum’s 10th anniversary: Finance Redefined
Ethereum’s 10th anniversary celebration was marked by an uptick in institutional demand for Ether as an alternative treasury reserve asset, prompting Wall Street to look past Bitcoin.
Bitcoin price dip shakes trader confidence: Is the 2025 bull run in danger?
Bitcoin derivatives data shows no evidence the 2025 bull run is over despite BTC price sliding to lower support levels below $115,000.
The dead don’t spend Bitcoin: How to set up a crypto inheritance plan (before it’s too late)
It is essential to secure your BTC, altcoins and NFTs with a crypto inheritance plan that safeguards keys and simplifies wealth transfer for heirs.
Bitcoin’s Independence Day: 8 years after the Block Size Wars
The value of Bitcoin has grown substantially since the BTC community asserted independence from miner domination on Aug. 1, 2017.
OpenAI raises $8.3B at $300B valuation
OpenAI’s latest funding round, which values the company at $300 billion, was five times oversubscribed amid surging investor demand for AI, according to The New York Times.
Crypto Biz: Digital gold rush intensifies as Tether Gold surges, institutions double down on BTC
As physical gold hits record highs, Tether Gold’s (XAUt) market cap surges past $800 million, while Bitcoin treasury firm Twenty One Capital expands holdings.
As Trump challenges Fed independence, key FOMC member resigns
Adriana Kugler steps down from the Federal Reserve Board amid mounting political pressure and renewed uncertainty over Jerome Powell’s leadership.
Hong Kong stablecoin stocks slide as new rules take effect, experts see healthy reset
Stablecoin-linked stocks in Hong Kong plunged by double digits amid the city’s new regulatory transition, but experts say it's a healthy correction.
SEC’s crypto task force to hit the road with 10 roundtables across the US
The roundtables, scheduled to be held in 10 cities, will focus on crypto startups less than two years old and with 10 or fewer employees.
SEC Chair Aktins calls to ‘reshore crypto’ as companies move back to the US
With officials urging companies to “reshore crypto,” global companies are expanding US operations as the Trump administration rolls out pro-crypto reforms.
Strategy expands STRC offering twice in two weeks
The company continues to accumulate BTC through corporate equity and debt offerings, but class action lawsuits against Strategy are mounting.
DeFi Education Fund urges Senate to strengthen crypto dev protections in draft bill
DeFi Education Fund called on the Senate Banking Committee to frame a key crypto market bill in a more tech-neutral way and strengthen crypto developer protections in a recent letter.
Mill City Ventures to load up on more SUI with $500M deal as shares fall 11%
Mill City Ventures III announced a $500 million equity agreement to boost its SUI treasury, which currently sits at 76.2 million units after making its first $276 million purchase this week.
Spot Bitcoin ETFs see second-largest outflow, Ether ETFs end 20-day streak
Bitcoin ETFs saw $812 million in outflows, led by Fidelity and ARK, while Ether ETFs ended their longest inflow streak with $152 million in losses.
Can Google Gemini really help plan crypto trades?
Gemini looks smart, but can it actually trade? We put it to the test with sample trades and break down where it helps and where it doesn’t.
ARK Invest scoops up Coinbase, BitMine shares amid stock dips
ARK Invest bought $30 million in Coinbase and $17 million in BitMine shares on Friday amid price dips.
Small setups, big wins: Is solo Bitcoin mining making a comeback?
With Bitcoin’s hashrate near all-time highs, solo miners continue to land full block rewards, thanks to efficient ASICs and a heavy dose of luck.
Quantum threat to Bitcoin? 80,000 BTC just moved after 14 years
A Bitcoin whale likely moved 80,000 BTC from dormant wallets after alarming OP_RETURN messages were sent across multiple old addresses.
China’s crypto liquidation plans reveal its grand strategy
China’s plan to liquidate confiscated crypto through Hong Kong exchanges isn’t simply a policy — it’s to control global digital asset markets and outmaneuver the US.
Bitcoin mining difficulty hits ATH, but is projected to drop in August
The Bitcoin mining difficulty is crucial to both miner profitability and ensuring that BTC is not mined faster than the protocol allows.
How to use ChatGPT Agent for crypto trading in 2025
ChatGPT Agents can assist with crypto trading in 2025 by automating research and analysis, while keeping users in control through built-in safety features.
Big stage, bigger scams? 5 shady crypto projects that made it to the spotlight
ZachXBT named some sponsors of Token2049 as sketchy. While these coins may have hype-fueled pumps to cult-like followings, they may have no real utility.
Creative leverage solves the impermanent loss problem — Curve founder
Impermanent loss has been a major factor preventing crypto holders from becoming liquidity providers on decentralized finance platforms.
$3.5B Bitcoin heist from 2020 retroactively uncovered — Arkham Intel
The $3.5 billion heist is the single largest cryptocurrency hack and went unreported by both parties for years, according to Arkham.
Here’s what happened in crypto today
Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.
Crypto victim loses $908K in sophisticated phishing attack
A victim lost $908,551 in a crypto phishing scam 15 months after signing a malicious approval transaction. The scammer waited until two large deposits were made before striking.
XRP eyes 20% surge in August, crypto returns to US: Hodler’s Digest, July 27 – Aug. 2
XRP may be gearing up for a short-term rebound, crypto companies are beginning to return to the United States, and other news.
Bearish Arthur Hayes says Bitcoin could retrace to $100K on macro headwinds
Bitcoin and Ether could fall back toward the $100,000 and $3,000 level amid concerns of more tariffs, a sluggish credit market and slowed job creation, Arthur Hayes argues.
SharpLink buys another $54M in ETH, now holds $1.65B worth of Ether
SharpLink spent $108.57 million in USDC over 48 hours to acquire 30,755 ETH, raising its total Ether holdings to 480,031 ETH worth $1.65 billion.
Hyperliquid slides below $38: THIS points toward $31 retest
Key Takeaways Hyperliquid has fallen back into the range that stretched back to late May, and the failure to defend $38 meant that further price losses were likely. Hyperliquid [HYPE] failedThe post Hyperliquid slides below $38: THIS points toward $31 retest appeared first on AMBCrypto.
Decoding WhiteFiber’s IPO: Bit Digital’s AI Infrastructure Arm Steps Into the Spotlight
WhiteFiber, Bit Digital’s (BTBT) HPC/AI subsidiary, just launched its IPO under WYFI. I dug into the filings to break down key details and what it means for both companies. A Look at WhiteFiber’s Initial Public Offering The following guest post comes from Bitcoinminingstock.io, the one-stop hub for all things bitcoin mining stocks, educational tools, and […]
SharpLink-Linked Account Moves Another $100-M Into Ethereum: Accumulation Trend Continues
SharpLink Gaming, a Nasdaq-listed company, is in the spotlight as one of the first public firms to build a treasury strategy centered around Ethereum (ETH). On July 29, 2025, SharpLink disclosed that its Ethereum holdings reached an impressive 438,190 ETH. In addition, the company raised $279.2 million in net proceeds through an at-the-market (ATM) offering […]
Ethereum Turns 10: Here Are 10 Key Milestones to Remember
As Ethereum, largest smart contracts network, celebrates 10 years of its mainnet activity, right moment has come to recall major milestones of its progress
Can Bitcoin’s bull run hold as U.S. jobs data fuels rate cut bets?
Key Takeaways While macro uncertainty remains, September rate cuts are back on the table. But the elevated profit-taking could keep the market in a sideways structure in the near term, per CryptoQuThe post Can Bitcoin’s bull run hold as U.S. jobs data fuels rate cut bets? appeared first on AMBCrypto.
Twitter User Claims TradingView Has Ignored a Fibonacci Retracement Bug for 5 Years
Popular chart analysis service TradingView contains a bug in the Fibonacci retracement technical analysis tool.
Crypto exchange Gate launches spot trading services in the US
Gate enters the US market with spot trading as regulatory landscape shows signs of progress.
XRP’s ‘bullish divergence’ raises 20% price rally potential in August
XRP’s $2.80–$2.95 support zone is emerging as a key battleground, with analysts calling it a critical “make-or-break” price level for the next month.
Crypto treasuries top $100B for Ethereum’s 10th anniversary: Finance Redefined
Ethereum’s 10th anniversary celebration was marked by an uptick in institutional demand for Ether as an alternative treasury reserve asset, prompting Wall Street to look past Bitcoin.
Bitcoin price dip shakes trader confidence: Is the 2025 bull run in danger?
Bitcoin derivatives data shows no evidence the 2025 bull run is over despite BTC price sliding to lower support levels below $115,000.
The dead don’t spend Bitcoin: How to set up a crypto inheritance plan (before it’s too late)
It is essential to secure your BTC, altcoins and NFTs with a crypto inheritance plan that safeguards keys and simplifies wealth transfer for heirs.
Bitcoin’s Independence Day: 8 years after the Block Size Wars
The value of Bitcoin has grown substantially since the BTC community asserted independence from miner domination on Aug. 1, 2017.
OpenAI raises $8.3B at $300B valuation
OpenAI’s latest funding round, which values the company at $300 billion, was five times oversubscribed amid surging investor demand for AI, according to The New York Times.
Crypto Biz: Digital gold rush intensifies as Tether Gold surges, institutions double down on BTC
As physical gold hits record highs, Tether Gold’s (XAUt) market cap surges past $800 million, while Bitcoin treasury firm Twenty One Capital expands holdings.
As Trump challenges Fed independence, key FOMC member resigns
Adriana Kugler steps down from the Federal Reserve Board amid mounting political pressure and renewed uncertainty over Jerome Powell’s leadership.
Hong Kong stablecoin stocks slide as new rules take effect, experts see healthy reset
Stablecoin-linked stocks in Hong Kong plunged by double digits amid the city’s new regulatory transition, but experts say it's a healthy correction.
SEC’s crypto task force to hit the road with 10 roundtables across the US
The roundtables, scheduled to be held in 10 cities, will focus on crypto startups less than two years old and with 10 or fewer employees.
SEC Chair Aktins calls to ‘reshore crypto’ as companies move back to the US
With officials urging companies to “reshore crypto,” global companies are expanding US operations as the Trump administration rolls out pro-crypto reforms.
Strategy expands STRC offering twice in two weeks
The company continues to accumulate BTC through corporate equity and debt offerings, but class action lawsuits against Strategy are mounting.
DeFi Education Fund urges Senate to strengthen crypto dev protections in draft bill
DeFi Education Fund called on the Senate Banking Committee to frame a key crypto market bill in a more tech-neutral way and strengthen crypto developer protections in a recent letter.
Mill City Ventures to load up on more SUI with $500M deal as shares fall 11%
Mill City Ventures III announced a $500 million equity agreement to boost its SUI treasury, which currently sits at 76.2 million units after making its first $276 million purchase this week.
Spot Bitcoin ETFs see second-largest outflow, Ether ETFs end 20-day streak
Bitcoin ETFs saw $812 million in outflows, led by Fidelity and ARK, while Ether ETFs ended their longest inflow streak with $152 million in losses.
Can Google Gemini really help plan crypto trades?
Gemini looks smart, but can it actually trade? We put it to the test with sample trades and break down where it helps and where it doesn’t.
ARK Invest scoops up Coinbase, BitMine shares amid stock dips
ARK Invest bought $30 million in Coinbase and $17 million in BitMine shares on Friday amid price dips.
Small setups, big wins: Is solo Bitcoin mining making a comeback?
With Bitcoin’s hashrate near all-time highs, solo miners continue to land full block rewards, thanks to efficient ASICs and a heavy dose of luck.
Quantum threat to Bitcoin? 80,000 BTC just moved after 14 years
A Bitcoin whale likely moved 80,000 BTC from dormant wallets after alarming OP_RETURN messages were sent across multiple old addresses.
China’s crypto liquidation plans reveal its grand strategy
China’s plan to liquidate confiscated crypto through Hong Kong exchanges isn’t simply a policy — it’s to control global digital asset markets and outmaneuver the US.
Bitcoin mining difficulty hits ATH, but is projected to drop in August
The Bitcoin mining difficulty is crucial to both miner profitability and ensuring that BTC is not mined faster than the protocol allows.
How to use ChatGPT Agent for crypto trading in 2025
ChatGPT Agents can assist with crypto trading in 2025 by automating research and analysis, while keeping users in control through built-in safety features.
Big stage, bigger scams? 5 shady crypto projects that made it to the spotlight
ZachXBT named some sponsors of Token2049 as sketchy. While these coins may have hype-fueled pumps to cult-like followings, they may have no real utility.
Creative leverage solves the impermanent loss problem — Curve founder
Impermanent loss has been a major factor preventing crypto holders from becoming liquidity providers on decentralized finance platforms.
$3.5B Bitcoin heist from 2020 retroactively uncovered — Arkham Intel
The $3.5 billion heist is the single largest cryptocurrency hack and went unreported by both parties for years, according to Arkham.
Here’s what happened in crypto today
Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.
Crypto victim loses $908K in sophisticated phishing attack
A victim lost $908,551 in a crypto phishing scam 15 months after signing a malicious approval transaction. The scammer waited until two large deposits were made before striking.
XRP eyes 20% surge in August, crypto returns to US: Hodler’s Digest, July 27 – Aug. 2
XRP may be gearing up for a short-term rebound, crypto companies are beginning to return to the United States, and other news.
Bearish Arthur Hayes says Bitcoin could retrace to $100K on macro headwinds
Bitcoin and Ether could fall back toward the $100,000 and $3,000 level amid concerns of more tariffs, a sluggish credit market and slowed job creation, Arthur Hayes argues.
Twitter User Claims TradingView Has Ignored a Fibonacci Retracement Bug for 5 Years
Popular chart analysis service TradingView contains a bug in the Fibonacci retracement technical analysis tool.
Crypto exchange Gate launches spot trading services in the US
Gate enters the US market with spot trading as regulatory landscape shows signs of progress.
XRP’s ‘bullish divergence’ raises 20% price rally potential in August
XRP’s $2.80–$2.95 support zone is emerging as a key battleground, with analysts calling it a critical “make-or-break” price level for the next month.
Crypto treasuries top $100B for Ethereum’s 10th anniversary: Finance Redefined
Ethereum’s 10th anniversary celebration was marked by an uptick in institutional demand for Ether as an alternative treasury reserve asset, prompting Wall Street to look past Bitcoin.
Bitcoin price dip shakes trader confidence: Is the 2025 bull run in danger?
Bitcoin derivatives data shows no evidence the 2025 bull run is over despite BTC price sliding to lower support levels below $115,000.
The dead don’t spend Bitcoin: How to set up a crypto inheritance plan (before it’s too late)
It is essential to secure your BTC, altcoins and NFTs with a crypto inheritance plan that safeguards keys and simplifies wealth transfer for heirs.
Bitcoin’s Independence Day: 8 years after the Block Size Wars
The value of Bitcoin has grown substantially since the BTC community asserted independence from miner domination on Aug. 1, 2017.
OpenAI raises $8.3B at $300B valuation
OpenAI’s latest funding round, which values the company at $300 billion, was five times oversubscribed amid surging investor demand for AI, according to The New York Times.
Crypto Biz: Digital gold rush intensifies as Tether Gold surges, institutions double down on BTC
As physical gold hits record highs, Tether Gold’s (XAUt) market cap surges past $800 million, while Bitcoin treasury firm Twenty One Capital expands holdings.
As Trump challenges Fed independence, key FOMC member resigns
Adriana Kugler steps down from the Federal Reserve Board amid mounting political pressure and renewed uncertainty over Jerome Powell’s leadership.
Hong Kong stablecoin stocks slide as new rules take effect, experts see healthy reset
Stablecoin-linked stocks in Hong Kong plunged by double digits amid the city’s new regulatory transition, but experts say it's a healthy correction.
SEC’s crypto task force to hit the road with 10 roundtables across the US
The roundtables, scheduled to be held in 10 cities, will focus on crypto startups less than two years old and with 10 or fewer employees.
SEC Chair Aktins calls to ‘reshore crypto’ as companies move back to the US
With officials urging companies to “reshore crypto,” global companies are expanding US operations as the Trump administration rolls out pro-crypto reforms.
Strategy expands STRC offering twice in two weeks
The company continues to accumulate BTC through corporate equity and debt offerings, but class action lawsuits against Strategy are mounting.
DeFi Education Fund urges Senate to strengthen crypto dev protections in draft bill
DeFi Education Fund called on the Senate Banking Committee to frame a key crypto market bill in a more tech-neutral way and strengthen crypto developer protections in a recent letter.
Mill City Ventures to load up on more SUI with $500M deal as shares fall 11%
Mill City Ventures III announced a $500 million equity agreement to boost its SUI treasury, which currently sits at 76.2 million units after making its first $276 million purchase this week.
Spot Bitcoin ETFs see second-largest outflow, Ether ETFs end 20-day streak
Bitcoin ETFs saw $812 million in outflows, led by Fidelity and ARK, while Ether ETFs ended their longest inflow streak with $152 million in losses.
Can Google Gemini really help plan crypto trades?
Gemini looks smart, but can it actually trade? We put it to the test with sample trades and break down where it helps and where it doesn’t.
ARK Invest scoops up Coinbase, BitMine shares amid stock dips
ARK Invest bought $30 million in Coinbase and $17 million in BitMine shares on Friday amid price dips.
Small setups, big wins: Is solo Bitcoin mining making a comeback?
With Bitcoin’s hashrate near all-time highs, solo miners continue to land full block rewards, thanks to efficient ASICs and a heavy dose of luck.
Quantum threat to Bitcoin? 80,000 BTC just moved after 14 years
A Bitcoin whale likely moved 80,000 BTC from dormant wallets after alarming OP_RETURN messages were sent across multiple old addresses.
China’s crypto liquidation plans reveal its grand strategy
China’s plan to liquidate confiscated crypto through Hong Kong exchanges isn’t simply a policy — it’s to control global digital asset markets and outmaneuver the US.
Bitcoin mining difficulty hits ATH, but is projected to drop in August
The Bitcoin mining difficulty is crucial to both miner profitability and ensuring that BTC is not mined faster than the protocol allows.
How to use ChatGPT Agent for crypto trading in 2025
ChatGPT Agents can assist with crypto trading in 2025 by automating research and analysis, while keeping users in control through built-in safety features.
Big stage, bigger scams? 5 shady crypto projects that made it to the spotlight
ZachXBT named some sponsors of Token2049 as sketchy. While these coins may have hype-fueled pumps to cult-like followings, they may have no real utility.