Bitcoin fell below $73,000 as renewed US–Iran military tensions rattled markets, triggering nearly $959 million in crypto liquidations and heavy outflows from spot Bitcoin ETFs amid rising volatility and a stronger dollar.
Author: Justa Mukami
Michael Saylor signaled Strategy may sell some Bitcoin before year-end while pursuing equity and credit funding; the company also proposes semimonthly STRC dividends to strengthen its digital credit product.
Three Tennessee men were indicted in a multi-city crypto robbery ring tied to kidnappings, armed home invasions, and about $6.5 million in stolen cryptocurrency, with investigators seeking possible organizers in California.
Australia moves to reshape its CGT framework for cryptocurrencies with an inflation-indexed plan, offering a transition for assets acquired before the budget night.
AI hosting revenue overtakes mining as TeraWulf expands its AI data center footprint in 2026
Solana aligns on Falcon for quantum security, with independent teams validating compact signatures and a phased rollout to minimize disruption.
Ripple outlines a four-phase XRPL upgrade aiming for post-quantum readiness by 2028, with Devnet testing of post-quantum signatures and a gradual migration strategy.
Goldman Sachs pursues an options-based Bitcoin ETF aimed at income generation, using a layered structure to gain exposure without direct BTC holdings.
Strategy accelerates Bitcoin accumulation, pushing holdings toward 800k BTC despite rising unrealized losses
Hong Kong awards its first stablecoin licences to major banks, with HSBC leading a measured rollout under strict regulatory oversight.









