The second week of the Roman Storm trial kicked off with Judge Katherine Failla allowing a witness to testify that Tornado Cash could have been modified to prevent criminal use. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/roman-storm-trial-witness-tornado-cash-modifications?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Monthly Archives: July 2025
Hive Digital accelerates AI pivot with $100M HPC expansion — Cointelegraph exclusive
Hive Digital’s HPC business is targeting a $100 million annual revenue run rate as it continues to diversify beyond Bitcoin mining. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/hive-digital-ai-pivot-bitcoin-miner-hpc-expansion?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Polymarket set to reenter US with $112M acquisition of QCEX derivatives exchange
Polymarket comes back to the United States more than two years after US regulators dropped investigations into the predictions market platform. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/polymarket-reenter-us-acquisition-qcex-exchange?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
StablecoinX to go public via SPAC merger, raising $360M for ENA treasury
The new entity will manage a crypto corporate reserve powered by the ENA token, with investors including Pantera, Galaxy Digital and the Ethena Foundation. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/stablecoinx-spac-merger-ena-treasury-ethena?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
To the moon? Justin Sun to be launched into space after $28M bid
The Blue Origin mission is expected to move forward with six crew members after a 2021 bid from the Tron founder. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/justin-sun-blue-origin-space-bid?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
FTX seeks time to respond as creditors fight freeze on $470M foreign claims
The FTX estate calls 49 countries “restricted foreign jurisdictions” including China, which accounts for 82% of repayment funds the bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange would hold back. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/ftx-seeks-time-creditors-foreign-freeze-claims?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Stablecoin or CBDC? Tether’s latest freeze adds fuel to decentralization debate
Following its latest freeze of nearly $86K in stolen USDt, Tether’s enforcement capabilities are again in the spotlight — raising questions about centralized control in stablecoin ecosystems. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/stablecoin-cbdc-tether-funds-freeze-decentralization-debate?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Trump’s media company reports $2B in Bitcoin after crypto bills pass US House
Backed by $2.5 billion in funding, Trump’s media company has started acquiring Bitcoin as part of its previously announced investment strategy. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/donald-trump-media-company-bitcoin-crypto-bills?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Bitcoin bull run 'likely close to over' says trader as XRP flips McDonald's
Bitcoin price action leaves a lot to be desired as an XRP market cap milestone compounds trader excitement over a new “altseason.” Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-bull-run-likely-close-to-over-says-trader-as-xrp-flips-mcdonald-s?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Trump’s Bitcoin mentor bet on BTC treasury strategies — and his wealth is exploding
David Bailey played a key role in transforming US President Donald Trump from a crypto skeptic into a vocal supporter. Now, he’s reaping the rewards. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/david-bailey-trump-bitcoin-210k-capital-crypto-returns?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound