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Federal prosecutors are seeking approximately $47,000 in cryptocurrency allegedly taken from five victims through a technology-support and government-impersonation fraud scheme. The case reflects expanding efforts to recover digital assets after scammers convert victims’ cash through cryptocurrency ATMs. Computer Warning Led Victim to a Crypto ATM The U.S. Attorney’s Office civil forfeiture action seeking 47,461.73111 USDT

The WNBA removed a video from its own social accounts after it showed Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers agreeing to a $400 wager on their teams’ next game. The league called the exchange lighthearted and declined to discipline either player, despite a collective bargaining agreement that prohibits wagers and attempted wagers on WNBA competition. A

HIVE Executive Chairman Frank Holmes said the firm’s AI compute GPUs are generating far more revenue per hour than its bitcoin mining rigs, as the company’s fiscal 2026 revenue surged 158% to $297.8 million. The Math Behind the 10x Claim Holmes laid out the comparison during the Roundtable 100 series earlier this week, arguing that

Grayscale says onchain vaults could become the next crypto product to gain broad adoption in traditional finance. The structures resemble collateralized loan obligations but use smart contracts to manage assets and distribute returns. Grayscale Tracks $7B in Vaults as Wall Street Eyes Onchain Credit Stablecoins and tokenized assets have already begun reshaping traditional finance. Grayscale

Federal prosecutors allege the chief executive of a cross-border currency exchange business converted $750,000 into cryptocurrency for undercover agents before arranging payments tied to an alleged murder-for-hire plot. Authorities also claim the executive sent 25,000 USDT as part of the final payment after agents staged the victim’s killing. Prosecutors Allege Crypto Payments Completed Murder-for-Hire Scheme

An attacker exploited weak seeds generated by certain Coldcard hardware wallets to steal bitcoin worth roughly tens of millions from hundreds of addresses on July 30. According to a deep analysis from Galaxy Research, the core theft unfolded in a tightly coordinated burst lasting about 25 minutes, while broader analysis later connected roughly 1,196 addresses

Strategy Inc. and Michael Saylor declared support for the CLARITY Act on July 31 as Senate lawmakers faced mounting pressure to advance comprehensive cryptocurrency rules. Their support connects the legislation with institutional adoption, market growth, and clearer protections for digital asset ownership. Strategy and Saylor Join the CLARITY Act Campaign Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR) announced

Chainalysis found that the Coldcard attacker stole roughly $30 million within 10 minutes after prioritizing the largest wallets. The $38 million-plus sweep reached 500 wallets and exposed lasting risks for seeds created on vulnerable firmware. Attacker Prioritized Coldcard Wallets With the Largest Balances Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis revealed on July 31 that the attacker targeted

Bitcoin Magazine Coldcard Bitcoin Thief Likely Used Top Blockchain Services Provider: Report Experts have since said that those holding Bitcoin on a Coldcard device should move funds now. This post Coldcard Bitcoin Thief Likely Used Top Blockchain Services Provider: Report first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Mathew Di Salvo.

Stand With Crypto claims advocates have contacted lawmakers one million times with seven days remaining before the August recess, while federal and state officials raise competing concerns over fraud protections, enforcement authority, and presidential conflicts. Million-Contact Campaign Intensifies Senate Pressure Stand With Crypto, a nonprofit crypto advocacy organization that mobilizes digital asset owners around legislation