Key Takeaways Saylor describes bitcoin as digital monetary energy built to preserve value. Proof of work and private keys underpin his case for security and ownership. Strategy’s balance sheet shows both institutional adoption and bitcoin risks. Saylor Frames Bitcoin as a Technology for Preserving Economic Value Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR) Executive Chairman Michael Saylor on…
Key Takeaways Edelman Financial Engines disclosed a $34 million bitcoin ETF stake on June 30, 2026. The stake, split between IBIT and GBTC, now tops Edelman’s $25 million Amazon holding. JPMorgan, UBS and Santander also filed fresh Q2 2026 bitcoin ETF disclosures with the SEC. A New Line in the Filing Edelman Financial Engines, the…
Key Takeaways Roughnecks mined just 4 BIP-110 blocks after Bitcoin split at block 961632 on Aug. 8. BIP-110 has 400,000+ transfers waiting, with zero exchange support or market price. A great deal of those transfers are accidental. BIP-110 backers plan a September Blake2b PoW shift to escape SHA-256 difficulty. What Happened? The BIP-110 faction broke…
Key Takeaways Katie Stockton says bitcoin shows long-term oversold exhaustion after nearing $60,000. Bitcoin traded around $63,000 on August 14, 2026, with the Fear and Greed Index at 29. Stockton extended her major-low case to ether. A Long-Term Oversold Signal Fairlead Strategies founder Katie Stockton says the technical damage bitcoin has taken over the past…
Key Takeaways Trump is expected to meet Coinbase, Ripple and Kalshi executives at the White House on August 19. SEC Chairman Paul Atkins and CFTC’s Mike Selig are expected to join as well. The CLARITY Act still faces a Senate cloture vote on September 15 with about a 19% passage chance. A Kickoff Before the…
Key Takeaways JPMorgan cut banking ties with Polymarket in October due to regulatory concerns over unregistered trading. Despite the debanking, Polymarket retains operational links with JPMorgan, which may underwrite its IPO. The DOJ is now investigating JPMorgan and eight other banks for politically motivated debanking practices. JPMorgan Allegedly Debanked Polymarket Over Regulatory Concerns JPMorgan, one…
Key Takeaways Coinfello launched an AI agent using plain language to automate 1-prompt DeFi strategies. Minchi Park predicts AI agents will force dApps to focus on net yields rather than top UI designs. CEO jacobc.eth confirmed 2-step manual processes will be automated while users keep 100% wallet custody. Replacing Interface Friction with Intent-Driven Prompts Decentralized…
Key Takeaways Swissquote’s H1 2026 crypto income plummeted 66.2% to nearly $18M, driving a $6.5M valuation loss on SQX. The crypto slump dragged Swissquote shares down 12% as weak bitcoin trading hit retail digital assets. Swissquote lowered its 2026 revenue target to $897M, but kept its approximately $615M profit goal for 2028. Crypto Revenue Plunges…
Key Takeaways On Aug. 13, Simon Harris launched Ireland’s 5-priority anti-money laundering plan. New rules target crypto assets and higher-risk firms across 5 key areas. Next, Ireland will align with new EU laws to prepare for its 2026 FATF evaluation. Alignment with Risk Assessment and Strategic Goals Ireland unveiled its first national anti-money laundering strategy…
Key Takeaways Arizona’s attorney general assisted 35 crypto ATM scam victims with $171,332 in refunds. Mandatory refunds cover only customers with an operator for fewer than 10 days. Victims must contact the operator and authorities within 30 days. How 35 Victims Obtained Full Refunds Full reimbursement reached 35 scam victims, Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes…
