Physical attacks targeting cryptocurrency holders have escalated sharply, with security firm CertiK documenting roughly $124.1 million in combined losses and ransom demands during the first half of 2026. These so-called wrench attacks involve criminals using coercion, threats, or violence to force victims to surrender their crypto holdings, often
A group of publicly traded companies that once accumulated bitcoin as a core treasury strategy are now unwinding those positions under financial pressure. Falling share prices, mounting debt obligations and challenging market conditions have pushed several former bitcoin accumulators to sell holdings, repay borrowings and restructure their operations. Some are
Once a dominant force in crypto derivatives, BitMEX has completed a business review and confirmed it will shut down on September 23, instructing customers to close positions and withdraw funds beforehand. Unlike the collapse of FTX, this closure comes without a balance-sheet shortfall, frozen withdrawals, or bankruptcy proceedings. Kaiko
Cryptocurrency majors edged lower as investors weighed the latest round of technology company earnings and looked ahead to next week's Federal Reserve meeting. Dogecoin led the decline, falling 4.5%, while ether dropped 2.5% in a broad but relatively modest retreat across major digital assets. Despite the
Originally built to streamline cryptocurrency trading, stablecoins have grown into one of crypto's most widely adopted applications, now positioned as an efficient and transparent medium of exchange for the broader financial system. The total stablecoin market capitalization has surged to $300 billion, reflecting rising demand from both retail
A sharp decline in major technology stocks failed to spill over meaningfully into digital assets, signaling a potential divergence between crypto and equities. The Magnificent Seven group of tech giants recorded their worst trading day since April 2025, with Alphabet and Tesla rattling investors over concerns about heavy AI-related
A Bitcoin treasury company retired 7.7 million potential shares by clearing an $11.7 million convertible note, a move funded in part by selling 177 BTC from its holdings. Eliminating the convert simplifies the firm's capital structure and removes a layer of potential dilution tied to the