Key Takeaways Bitcoin jumped 23.6% this week, while PUMP and ENA nearly doubled. ZEC gained 75.15% as most altcoins remained far below their prior peaks. Google’s “altcoin” score sits at 26, signaling Altseason 3.0 mania remains absent. Bitcoin Rips Toward $80,000 as Billions Flood Back Hundreds of billions have poured back into the crypto market,…
Tax warnings surged across Britain as HMRC targets crypto gains. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has significantly increased its scrutiny of UK crypto users during the 2025-2026 financial year. The tax authority reportedly sent more than 81,000 warning letters to holders it suspects may have unpaid tax, the BBC reported after reviewing a freedom…
Other Laptop Docking Stations to Consider We test a lot of laptop docking stations and, quite frankly, most of them are … fine. They’re fine! We get into the nitty-gritty for specific use cases to find the best, but that leaves a bunch of devices that are great options even if they don’t make our…
Onchain investigator ZachXBT said he may automatically reject future requests from crypto victims in seven jurisdictions. Summary ZachXBT said he may automatically reject future victim requests originating from seven named jurisdictions worldwide. Canada, the UK, India, Nigeria, Morocco, Algeria and Bangladesh appeared on his stated list publicly. His planned website would restrict access from jurisdictions…
A mysterious new AI model called Ox Alpha has driven certain corners of the internet into a frenzy of speculation about who actually built it. The free model was released on OpenRouter on Thursday, where it was described as “a reasoning model designed for coding, sustained agentic work, and production workload.” On X, Stripe CEO…
Key Takeaways Bitcoin hit nearly $73K after $1.3B in liquidations, strengthening the case that a cycle bottom is forming. Trump’s Aug. 2026 Hyperliquid comments lifted HYPE, easing a key U.S. regulatory overhang. VanEck saw 8 of 12 capitulation signals fire as 356,000 BTC moved, suggesting the 11-month correction may end. Week in review ‘We’re Going…
Meta wants its AI assistant closer to where people work. The company has launched a dedicated Meta AI app for Mac with window sharing, system-wide dictation, and quick keyboard access. Meta is also expanding the assistant’s connections to Facebook, Instagram, advertising campaigns, and Google Workspace. For Mac users, the release provides a faster way to…
The Blockchain Association and Crypto Council for Innovation sued Illinois on Aug. 21 to block a 0.2% digital asset tax scheduled to take effect on Jan. 1, 2027. Summary Two industry groups sued Illinois to block its 0.2% digital asset tax before implementation begins. The tax takes effect January 1, 2027, covering specified exchanges, transfers…
The internet has been breathlessly talking about the Grand Theft Auto VI leaks ahead of the extended look coming to Netflix this week, but one former Rockstar Games lead is telling everybody to “calm down.” An individual or group known as CyberLeek has leaked alleged clips of GTA 6 gameplay last week, including maps and…
Key Takeaways Garlinghouse says U.S. crypto rules have never been closer. White House and CFTC meetings brought crypto and TradFi together. The CLARITY Act still faces unresolved disputes in Congress. Garlinghouse Sees White House Shift on Crypto Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse described a significant change in Washington’s treatment of cryptocurrency after joining President Donald Trump,…
