A seven-session run of net inflows into US spot Bitcoin ETFs came to an abrupt halt on July 23, when the sector logged $225 million in net redemptions. BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust drove the reversal, posting a $202 million net outflow that represented roughly 90% of the
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
Strategy, led by Michael Saylor, has introduced a new framework for reporting its bitcoin holdings as the market endures a prolonged downturn. The updated metrics are designed to give common shareholders a clearer picture of the company's net bitcoin exposure after accounting for obligations tied to preferred stock
Bitcoin mining pool Poolin has entered bankruptcy proceedings, leaving roughly 11,700 users with claims totaling $164 million in unpaid wallet balances. Signed offers to creditors amount to just 31.8% of the outstanding IOUs, and that figure reflects only gross arithmetic. In practice, recoveries are likely to fall below
The European Union is preparing its 21st sanctions package against Russia, marking the first time the bloc has considered banning third-country crypto service providers as part of its restrictive measures. The package targets a network reportedly worth $120 billion and names 14 crypto companies, though the EU has not
Poolin, the Singapore-based mining operation that once commanded close to a fifth of Bitcoin's global hashrate, has filed for bankruptcy and now faces $173 million in liabilities. The company, formerly ranked among the largest Bitcoin mining pools in the world, is selling off its remaining assets to
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