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Bitcoin ETFs Snap Two-Week Losing Streak With $301M Inflows
Spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $301 million in net inflows for the week, snapping a two-week losing streak despite late-week selling.
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Galaxy Highlights Bitcoin Accumulation Opportunity
Galaxy points to improving price trends, resilient ETF demand, and rising U.S. debt as key factors supporting bitcoin's recovery.
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Spot Bitcoin ETFs record $301M in weekly net inflows
Spot Bitcoin ETFs finished the week with about $301 million in net inflows, snapping a two-week losing streak.
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AI Agent Crypto Payments Surge to 138 Million in Past Year
Chainalysis reports transactions via Coinbase's x402 protocol rose from 1,500 in mid-2025 to over 138 million by Q3 2026.
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Standard Chartered Shifts $2 Trillion Stablecoin Target to 2030
Standard Chartered updated its timeline for the stablecoin market reaching $2 trillion to 2030.
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Standard Chartered Pushes $2 Trillion Stablecoin Forecast to 2030
The bank identified four stablecoin markets, noting USDC leadership in payments as competition intensifies over reserve yields.
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AI Agents Made 138 Million Crypto Payments in a Year
Chainalysis reported a massive surge in automated crypto microtransactions across AI agent platforms led by U.S. wallets.
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Strive Buys $235 Million in Bitcoin Following Warrant Exercises
Strive added 2,822 bitcoin to its treasury after raising $369 million through warrant exercises.
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Dormant 2020 Bitcoin Whale Moves $378 Million On-Chain
A long-dormant whale account that accumulated coins before the March 2020 market crash transferred funds for the first time in years.
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Bitcoin Holds Tight Range Near $83,000 Ahead of US Inflation Data
Bitcoin traded in a tight range near $83,000 as crypto markets awaited key U.S. inflation data releases.
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Dormant 2020 Bitcoin Whale Moves $378 Million On-Chain
A bitcoin whale that accumulated coins around the March 2020 crash moved millions worth of BTC on-chain.
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XRP Treasury Firm Evernorth Shares Rise 5% in Nasdaq Debut
Evernorth’s share price rose by 5% at its Nasdaq opening print following its launch as an XRP treasury firm.
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Ether ETFs Extend Outflow Streak to Nine Days
Spot ether ETFs logged a ninth consecutive day of outflows while Solana funds broke a 14-week streak of net inflows.
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Evernorth Shares Rise 5% Following Nasdaq Opening Print
Evernorth's stock price gained 5% at the Nasdaq opening print after launching its digital asset treasury.
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Bitcoin Holds Key Support Ahead of US CPI Data Release
Bitcoin price action preserved key weekly support near $82,500 as traders prepare for upcoming U.S. inflation figures.
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Ether ETFs extend outflow streak to nine days as Solana funds snap record 14-week inflow run
US-listed Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana ETFs recorded weekly outflows during the week ended Oct. 9, 2026, with Bitcoin ETFs losing $681.1 million, Ethereum products shedding $542.07 million, and Solana funds losing $24.81 million.
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OKX Exchange Raises Capital at $25 Billion Valuation
OKX exchange raised capital at a $25 billion valuation.
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Bitcoin ETFs notch third inflow week as Ether ETFs shed $138M
Bitcoin ETF inflows reached a third straight week, while Ether ETFs swung to outflows and Zcash funds posted their first weekly outflow.
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Bitcoin approaches major bullish technical pattern last seen over a year ago
Key price averages are on the verge of confirming a major bullish configuration for the first time in over a year.
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Injective CEO expects US INJ ETFs ahead of 2027 timeline
Injective CEO Eric Chen expects US INJ ETFs to launch sooner than 2027, with three applications currently pending.
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Standard Chartered Initiates ENA Coverage With $2 Target for 2028
Standard Chartered initiated coverage of Ethena's ENA token with a $2 year-end 2028 target.
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U.S. Spot Bitcoin ETFs End Inflow Streak With $149M Net Outflows
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs experienced $149 million in outflows, ending an inflow streak, while Ethereum ETFs saw $59.6 million in net outflows.
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Bitcoin ETFs turn positive for 2026 with $2.4 billion weekly inflow
Bitcoin ETFs erased a $5.8 billion net flow deficit as weekly inflows reached $2.4 billion, their largest since October.
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CoinMarketCap buys CoinGlass to expand crypto derivatives data
CoinMarketCap has acquired CoinGlass to expand its crypto derivatives and futures market analytics.
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Bitcoin ETFs Record $2.4 Billion Weekly Inflow
Bitcoin ETFs recorded a $2.4 billion weekly inflow, turning year-to-date net flows positive after erasing a prior deficit.
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Bitcoin Breakout Cools Below $85,000
Bitcoin prices slipped below $85,000 following an eight-month high near $87,400 amid rising rate-hike expectations.
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Borrow Against Your Bitcoin at a Fixed Rate: Coinbase Expands Morpho Loans - Decrypt
Coinbase launched fixed-rate USDC borrowing against Bitcoin powered by Morpho Midnight, allowing users to lock in interest rates and repayment dates.
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Chainalysis Finds Crypto Activity Fell 1.6% Despite Market Downturn
Onchain transaction activity declined only 1.6% over 12 months despite a major contraction in total market valuation.
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Grayscale Files for 3-for-1 Forward Split on Zcash ETF
Grayscale’s Zcash trust product filed for a 3-for-1 forward share split, distributing two additional shares per held share.
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Binance Launches 24/7 Foreign Exchange Perpetual Futures
Binance introduced 24/7 FX perpetual contracts utilizing a weekend pricing mechanism to support continuous foreign exchange trading.
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Short Liquidations Fueled Sharpest Two-Year Bitcoin Rally
Glassnode and Bybit analysis revealed that short liquidations made up 89% of liquidated value during Bitcoin's 24.6% August surge.
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Crypto Rallies Through Fed Rate Increase as Projections Implied One Hike
Bitcoin rose 0.88% over 24 hours to $76,621 as the central bank's projections implied only one further hike.
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Report: Short Liquidations Fueled August's Sharpest Bitcoin Rally
Bitcoin climbed 24.6% in five August days as active leverage fell, with short positions supplying 89% of every liquidated dollar according to a Glassnode and Bybit report.
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Bitcoin Traders Brace for Fed Policy Action
Bitcoin traders brace for Fed policy developments while prices hover around $80,000.
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Iran Eases Currency Rules to Allow Export-Funded Crypto Imports
Iran eased currency rules to allow exporters to fund imports with overseas earnings without first selling foreign currency at official rates, as reported by the Financial Times.
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Bitmine Adds $70M in ETH as Treasury Reaches 5.93M Ether
Tom Lee's Bitmine added $70 million in Ethereum, bringing total holdings to 5.93 million ETH.
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Bitmine Adds $70 Million in Ethereum as Treasury Reaches 5.93 Million ETH
Tom Lee's Bitmine expanded its treasury holdings with another $70 million purchase of Ethereum.
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Bitcoin Fund Flows Reflect Fed Rate Path Expectations, CoinShares Says
Investors are adjusting positions based on central bank rate expectations rather than exiting Bitcoin, according to CoinShares data.
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Bitcoin Volatility Muted as Profit Supply Nears Cycle Transition
Analysts note subdued volatility in Bitcoin while the percentage of supply in profit approaches key historical transition levels.
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Bitcoin Shows Resilience Relative to Gold During Treasury Yield Shifts
Market analysis indicates Bitcoin price action reacted less than gold during recent movements in Treasury yields.
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Bitcoin Recovers Toward $78,000 as Dollar Softens
Bitcoin rose as a weaker U.S. dollar supported broader risk assets, while Arbitrum and PONS extended recent gains.
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Bitcoin ETFs Rebound as Ethereum and XRP ETF Streaks End
U.S. Bitcoin ETFs logged $101.15 million in net inflows, while Ethereum and XRP ETF daily inflow streaks came to a halt.
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Bitcoin Ratio to Gold Reaches Highest Level Since January
One bitcoin now purchases over 18 ounces of gold as crypto outperforms bullion during dual rallies.
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Bitcoin Holds Up Despite Macro Headwinds and Oil Price Spikes
Bitcoin held firm despite rising oil prices and expectations of Federal Reserve interest rate hikes.
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Binance Expands TradFi Offering with Options on 1,000 US Equities and ETFs
Binance expanded its TradFi push by adding options on 1,000 US stocks and ETFs.
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BlackRock Bitcoin ETF Returns 67.7% Since Debut, Outperforming S&P 500
IBIT has posted a 67.74% gain since its January 2024 launch, slightly outperforming Vanguard's S&P 500 index fund.
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Strive Acquires 1,800 Bitcoin for $143 Million
Asset manager Strive purchased 1,800 BTC, expanding its corporate treasury holdings to 23,156 bitcoin.
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September Fed Rate Hike Probabilities Remain Below 60%
Market-implied probabilities for a September Federal Reserve rate hike stay under 60% despite recent hawkish remarks.
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Bitcoin Consolidates Near $78,000 Following Recent Gains
Bitcoin prices traded sideways near $78,000 as market participants evaluated recent price action.
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Spot Bitcoin ETFs Snap Nine-Day Inflow Streak as Ethereum Funds Extend Run
Spot Bitcoin ETFs shed $201.9 million on Aug. 28, ending a nine-day inflow streak.
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Bitcoin Monthly Close Sees Volatility Amid Rising Bond Yields
Bitcoin experienced volatile monthly close price action alongside US bond yields eying new 20-year highs.
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US Bitcoin ETFs Record $338 Million Daily Inflows
Spot Bitcoin ETFs pulled in $338 million in a single session, extending a six-day streak of inflows totalling $2.26 billion.
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Nvidia Posts Record $96.2 Billion Quarterly Revenue
Nvidia reported record revenue of $96.2 billion for the quarter, doubling prior figures and disclosing $366 billion in future commitments.
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Charles Schwab to Add Solana, Avalanche, and Chainlink to Trading Platform
Charles Schwab is expanding its retail crypto trading access by adding Solana, Avalanche, and Chainlink.
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‘Upside move in ETH was overdue,’ Tom Lee says as Bitmine buys another 32,447 ether
Bitmine purchased an additional 32,447 ether as Tom Lee commented on ETH price trends.
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Nvidia Shares Surge in After-Hours Trading After Record $96.2 Billion Revenue
Nvidia reported quarterly revenue of $96.2 billion with after-hours share movement.
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Bitwise launches self-custodied tokenized stock portfolios with Coinbase
Bitwise launched self-custodied tokenized stock portfolios rebalancing Coinbase tokenized assets for non-US investors.
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Treasury’s bond buyback plan fights the market and heightens the danger, billionaire Druckenmiller says
CoinDesk reported that billionaire investor Druckenmiller argued the Treasury's bond buyback plan fights the market and removes a vital check on government borrowing and fiscal accountability.
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Morning Minute: Saylor’s Strategy Back in Green As BTC Soars to $78k
Bitcoin reached $78,000 amidst a broad crypto market rebound.
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Spot bitcoin ETFs report $517 million in net inflows
US spot bitcoin ETFs logged $517 million in net inflows, marking the largest daily inflow total in 3.5 months.
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Securitize Launches Tokenized Fund for Neuberger Berman Fixed-Income Platform
Securitize is bringing Neuberger Berman's fixed-income platform onchain via the HINC fund across multi-chain networks.
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Kraken Parent Payward Posts $508 Million in Q2 Adjusted Revenue
Payward posted $508M in Q2 adjusted revenue as growth broadened.
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Hyperscale Data Sells 685 Bitcoin for $43 Million to Fund AI Data Center
Hyperscale Data sold 685 bitcoin for approximately $43 million to fund its Michigan AI data center.
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Hyperliquid Traders Value Robot Maker Unitree 4x Above IPO Pricing
Hyperliquid traders price Unitree at approximately 4x its IPO valuation.
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Onchain lender Figure nearly triples quarterly profits as loan marketplace volume surges to $4.3 billion
Figure reported second-quarter net income rose 192% to $87 million as loan marketplace volume increased to $4.3 billion.
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Kraken parent Payward posts $508 million in Q2 adjusted revenue as growth broadens beyond crypto trading
Kraken parent Payward reported Q2 adjusted revenue of $508 million while funded accounts grew 42% to 6.6 million.
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Robot maker Unitree is going public while Hyperliquid contracts value firm at $38 billion
Pre-launch perpetual contracts on Hyperliquid valued robotics company Unitree Robotics at nearly $38 billion.
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Goldman Sachs Acquired NEOS Investments in $2.25 Billion ETF Deal
Goldman Sachs acquired NEOS Investments in a $2.25 billion deal, expanding its derivative platform to $130 billion in total ETF assets.
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Coinbase Launches Derivatives Trading for UK Professional Investors
Coinbase launched perpetuals, futures, and options to UK professional clients following its MiFID licensing.
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Bitwise Trims Global Workforce by 14% to Approximately 155 Staff
Bitwise reduced its global workforce by approximately 14%, bringing headcount to around 155 employees.
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Grayscale Withdraws ETF Registration Plans for Cardano, Polkadot, and Hedera
Grayscale filed to withdraw registration statements for single-asset ETF trusts targeting Cardano, Polkadot, and Hedera, terminating plans for spot offerings for those tokens.
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Grayscale Withdraws ETF Registration Filings for Cardano, Polkadot, and Hedera
Grayscale filed requests to withdraw registration statements for single-asset spot exchange-traded funds targeting Cardano, Polkadot, and Hedera, stating no securities were sold.
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Robinhood Launches Crypto Trading in Core UK App via Bitstamp
Robinhood launched cryptocurrency trading within its primary mobile application in the United Kingdom, powered by its Bitstamp infrastructure.
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CryptoQuant Reports Whale Accumulation Across Bitcoin, Ether, and XRP
CryptoQuant reported that large holders are accumulating bitcoin, ether, and XRP despite ongoing price pressure.
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JPMorgan Notes Mounting Competition for Hyperliquid as ETF Inflows Stall
JPMorgan analysts noted growing competition for Hyperliquid as HYPE ETF inflows stall.
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Bitcoin Commentary Warns Low Volatility Does Not Equal Low Risk
Bitcoin day-ahead commentary noted that low volatility does not imply absent market risk.
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American Bitcoin Expands Treasury to 8,002 BTC Following Record Q2 Output
American Bitcoin reported expanding its treasury to 8,002 BTC following Q2 production of 932 BTC and Q2 revenue of $67 million.
Metrics reflect unverified corporate earnings filings rather than on-chain audit data.
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Ethereum EIP-8361 Proposal Proposes Dynamic Staking Issuance Adjustments
A draft Ethereum Improvement Proposal (EIP-8361) suggests dynamically adjusting issuance by burning validator rewards as the total staked ETH rises toward a dynamic threshold.
Represents an early draft EIP without core developer consensus or scheduled network upgrade.
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Cloudflare Launches Stablecoin Wallet Handle Rollout for AI Agents
Cloudflare introduced early wallet handle registration for AI agent stablecoin payments, with actual payment functionality scheduled for a later release.
Developer tooling announcement with no current market trading or liquidity impact.
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American Bitcoin Reports Q2 Revenue of $67M and Treasury Target Above 8,000 BTC
American Bitcoin reported Q2 revenue of $67 million and increased its treasury reserve to 8,002 BTC following quarterly mining output of 932 BTC.
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Cloudflare Rollout Kicks Off AI Agent Stablecoin Wallet Handles
Cloudflare introduced wallet handles for AI agents with plans to enable stablecoin payment features in a future release.
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Bitcoin Holds $63,755 Range as Strong ISM PMI and Hawkish Fed Split Precede Jobs Data
Bitcoin traded near $63,755 within a tight range after ISM Manufacturing PMI printed 55.6 and Federal Reserve officials split 9-3 on interest rate policy ahead of key U.S. employment reports.
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Russia Expands Cryptocurrency Mining Ban to Moscow and Surrounding Regions Through 2032
Russian authorities issued a governmental decree adding Moscow, the Moscow Region, and parts of Kursk Region to the nation's crypto mining ban list through 2032 due to local power grid capacity concerns.
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American Bitcoin Treasury Reaches 8,002 BTC Following Record Q2 Output
Hut 8 subsidiary American Bitcoin disclosed that its corporate treasury expanded to 8,002 BTC after producing a record 932 BTC in Q2 2026, boosting quarterly revenue 8% to $67 million.
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Strategy Maintains STRC Preferred Stock Dividend Yield at 12% Below Par Value
MicroStrategy (Strategy) maintained its STRC preferred stock dividend yield at 12% despite shares trading below the $100 par value.
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Ark Invest rebalances portfolio selling Bitmine while adding Coinbase and Circle
Cathie Wood's Ark Invest sold shares of Bitmine, Robinhood, Bullish, and Block while increasing holdings in Coinbase and Circle.
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Strategy reports Q2 loss of $8.2B while building dividend reserve
MicroStrategy posted an $8.2 billion Q2 loss while building a cash reserve covering over two years of dividend payments.
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Coinbase non-bitcoin revenue hits 88 percent as stock slips after earnings
Coinbase net revenue from non-bitcoin spot trading reached 88% in Q2 as share price slipped after earnings.
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Bitcoin steadies above $64,000 as crypto looks to Fed interest-rate decision
BTC added 0.75% before the Federal Reserve's rate decision. Inflation at 4.1% keeps an increase firmly on the table even as oil prices ease.
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Bitcoin ETFs on track for the smallest monthly inflows ever
US spot Bitcoin ETFs are on track to record their lowest monthly net inflow total since their market launch.