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Hyperliquid’s ETF Inflow Streak Fizzles as Regulated Rivals Move In, JPMorgan Warns
JPMorgan analysts report that Hyperliquid's strong ETF inflow streak has ended, citing increased competition from regulated centralized exchanges offering similar derivatives products. While Hyperliquid has been a standout performer in non-bitcoin crypto funds, the bank warns of significant challenges to its market share. The report suggests focusing on fee revenue rather than ETF headlines to gauge the platform's future performance.
Bitcoin’s Permanent Message Board: Inside the Coldcard Hacker’s Wallet, Where Victims Beg and Launderers Advertise
A Bitcoin wallet associated with the Coldcard hacker, holding approximately $36 million, has become a permanent message board where victims and others can leave notes permanently etched onto the blockchain. This functionality is enabled by Bitcoin's OP_RETURN feature, which allows short text strings to be attached to transactions. The messages range from pleas for the return of stolen funds to advertisements for money laundering services, offering a unique glimpse into the aftermath of a major self-custody failure.
“Migrate your funds”: Coinkite urges Coldcard holders to act as bitcoin thefts near $114M
Coinkite is urgently advising Coldcard hardware wallet users to migrate their Bitcoin funds due to an ongoing exploit that has already resulted in approximately $114 million in stolen funds. The vulnerability, present since 2021, stems from insufficient randomness in seed generation on specific devices and firmware versions. Users are instructed to upgrade their devices, generate new seeds, and carefully transfer their assets to mitigate the risk.
Cramer’s quantum exit call lands with a thud as bitcoin sits near $64,000
Jim Cramer announced his intention to sell all of his Bitcoin holdings, citing concerns that quantum computing advancements could compromise cryptocurrency security within three to four years. Despite Cramer's call, Bitcoin's price has remained stable around $64,000, with many in the crypto community viewing his statements as a contrarian buy signal. The article notes that the actual size of Cramer's Bitcoin position is unconfirmed and that the market's reaction is largely driven by his history of inaccurate predictions in the crypto space.
Bitcoin’s volatility gauge has gone quiet — and that should worry you more than it comforts you
Bitcoin's 30-day implied volatility has fallen to 36%, a level that typically precedes significant price swings rather than indicating market stability. Despite recent negative developments like a major hack and institutional outflows, traders are not actively hedging, suggesting a potential for a sharp upward or downward move. On-chain data shows strong buying interest around the $62,000-$65,000 range, which is currently absorbing selling pressure and keeping the price range-bound.
Five Public Companies Now Hold the Largest Corporate Solana Stashes
Several publicly traded companies are significantly increasing their holdings of Solana (SOL), with some now possessing over $1 billion in the cryptocurrency. Forward Industries leads this trend with over 7 million SOL tokens, indicating a broader corporate shift towards diversifying digital asset treasuries beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum.
Sui Launches Hashi Testnet, Bringing Bitcoin-Backed Lending Closer to Mainnet
Sui has launched its Hashi testnet, enabling developers and institutions to trial Bitcoin-backed lending applications before the mainnet release. This system allows native Bitcoin to be used as collateral on the Sui network without leaving the Bitcoin blockchain, governed by smart contracts and secured by a new Guardian Layer for enhanced safety. Over 25 partners, including major custody and trading firms, are testing the infrastructure, with legal analysis suggesting deposits and redemptions may not be taxable events in the U.S.
Best Bitcoin Casinos: Top 15 Crypto Gambling Sites in 2026 - Walkthrough, Tips, Review
This review examines 15 top Bitcoin casinos, highlighting BitStarz as the best overall for its extensive game library, fast withdrawals, and customer support. Other notable platforms like wild.io offer large bonus matches, while Flush excels in daily promotions. The guide also details how to use Bitcoin for deposits and withdrawals, comparing crypto casinos to traditional fiat sites and discussing game variety, bonuses, and security.
Someone is trying to use lost property 'finder' laws to gain legal ownership of 39,069 Bitcoin wallets, with just one of them being worth nearly $6,000,000,000
A man identified as 'Noah Doe' is attempting to claim legal ownership of 39,069 dormant Bitcoin wallets in New York courts, arguing he followed lost property laws. These wallets collectively hold billions of dollars in Bitcoin, including one associated with the infamous Mt. Gox hack. The case's outcome could set precedents for digital asset ownership and blockchain law.
NEAR Protocol Adopts Post-Quantum Cryptography with FIPS
NEAR Protocol has integrated FIPS-204 post-quantum cryptography, enabling secure key rotation in a single transaction and positioning itself as a leader in quantum-safe blockchain technology. This upgrade allows NEAR accounts to interact across over 35 external chains, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana, with enhanced security. The announcement led to a 14.25% surge in NEAR's token price.
A renowned New York Times investigative reporter thinks British cryptographer is Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto, said…
An investigative report from the New York Times suggests that British cryptographer Adam Back is the creator of Bitcoin, Satoshi Nakamoto. The report cites linguistic analysis, shared terminology, and the timing of Back's involvement in cryptography. However, Adam Back has publicly denied these claims, attributing the similarities to shared interests and coincidences within the cryptography community.
Google says quantum computing will crack bitcoin cryptography sooner than expected, estimating a 10% chance of…
Google researchers predict that quantum computers could crack the cryptography protecting Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies much sooner than previously estimated, potentially by 2032. A quantum computer with fewer than 500,000 qubits could be sufficient, a significant reduction from earlier projections. This poses a substantial threat to public-key cryptography, particularly for cryptocurrencies which offer less recourse against fraudulent transactions.
Bitcoin Faces Mounting Downside Risk as Correlation With Stocks Deepens; Activity-Driven Web3 Ecosystems Emerge as Bright Spots
Bitcoin faces increased downside risk due to its growing correlation with traditional financial markets, potentially leading to significant price corrections. Meanwhile, Web3 ecosystems driven by continuous user activity, such as Playnance and its G Coin, are emerging as bright spots, demonstrating a shift towards valuing tangible use cases and engagement over speculation.
Bitcoin Price Volatility Returns as Traders Watch New Web3 Infrastructure Token G Coin Ahead of Its TGE
Bitcoin is experiencing renewed volatility, with analysts watching for a potential drop to $58,000, while investors are increasingly focused on Web3 infrastructure tokens like Playnance's G Coin. G Coin is nearing its token generation event (TGE) and is designed to power Playnance's digital entertainment ecosystem, which already handles millions of daily transactions.
