Strategy held off on new Bitcoin buying, maintaining holdings at 840,447 BTC as it launched a $1.59 billion cash pool after raising $2 billion from MSTR stock sales. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/strategy-2-billion-raise-strc-136-million-bitcoin-pause?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
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Japan’s SBI leads $68M Fasset round at $1B valuation
Fasset raised $68 million in a Series C led by SBI Group as the companies plan a digital bank in Malaysia and to expand stablecoin payments. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/sbi-fasset-round-1b-valuation?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
First bear-market trend line reclaim since 2025: Five things to know in Bitcoin this week
Bitcoin closed a weekly candle above its 50-week EMA for the first time since late 2025 as markets prepared for the Jackson Hole symposium. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/markets/first-bear-market-trend-line-reclaim-since-2025-five-things-to-know-in-bitcoin-this-week?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
ECB defends digital euro privacy as CBDCs face global scrutiny
Piero Cipollone said the Eurosystem would not identify digital euro users as central bank digital currencies face privacy concerns worldwide. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/ecb-digital-euro-privacy-cbdcs-global-scrutiny?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Germany widens MiCA lead as latest EU register update adds 6 banks
Germany expands its lead in EU MiCA authorizations with 79 crypto asset service providers, ahead of France and the Netherlands. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/germany-mica-lead-licensing-update-6-banks?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Bitcoin ETF inflows hit $1.9B in strongest week since October 2025
US spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted $1.92 billion last week, their strongest weekly inflow since October 2025, as Bitcoin briefly climbed above $78,000 on Friday. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/markets/bitcoin-etf-inflows-billion-strongest-week-october?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Banks, regulators join quantum-resistant crypto transfer pilot
Participating banks will test post-quantum wallets and onchain transfers while regulators from Abu Dhabi, Bhutan and Malta initially observe. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/banks-regulators-quantum-resistant-crypto-pilot?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Pakistan opens crypto licensing portal, sets Sept. 5 deadline for existing firms
Existing virtual asset providers must apply for an NOC by Sept. 5 or cease operations under Pakistan’s new regulatory framework. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/pakistan-crypto-licensing-portal-september-5-deadline?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Term Finance loses estimated $8.5M in vault governance exploit
Term permanently closed its Meta Vaults after an attack reportedly removed nearly all of their Ethereum deposits. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/term-finance-8-5m-vault-governance-exploit?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
We are so back! Bitcoin’s 23% rally on US debt policy: Hodler’s Digest
The US may face a debt crisis within three years according to Ray Dalio, and debt-related issues helped fuel a rally in Bitcoin that could mark the beginning of a new cycle. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/magazine/we-are-back-bitcoins-23-rally-on-us-debt-policy-hodlers-digest?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound