Institutional investors accounted for 72% of Wintermute’s spot OTC flow in the first half of 2026 as capital clustered in fewer tokens and altcoin rallies became more selective. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-next-altseason-fewer-winners-wintermute?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
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Coldcard issues Mk3 warning as experts examine $38M Bitcoin wallet drain
Coinkite urged Coldcard Mk3 users to migrate funds after identifying a potential seed-generation risk, as Bitcoin security experts separately examine an unexplained $38 million wallet drain. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/coldcard-mk3-warning-594-btc-sweep?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Bhutan’s Gelephu taps 3iQ to manage part of Bitcoin treasury
3iQ will manage an undisclosed portion of Gelephu Mindfulness City’s Bitcoin treasury as Bhutan develops a digital-asset investment hub. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/bhutan-gelephu-3iq-bitcoin-treasury?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
US Senators sent revised ethics rules to White House for CLARITY Act: Report
The window to pass a comprehensive crypto market structure bill before the Senate breaks for a month-long recess is closing, with ethics a dividing issue for many lawmakers. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/us-senators-revised-ethics-rules-white-house-clarity-act?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Strategy posts $8.2B Q2 loss as Bitcoin slump drives unrealized losses
The Bitcoin treasury company said it has built a $3.75 billion cash reserve to support preferred stock payouts following the launch of its BTC monetization program. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/strategy-reports-q2-2026-loss?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
World Cup generated $20B in blockchain prediction market volume: Chainalysis
The blockchain analytics firm said the World Cup attracted global participation in prediction markets and digital collectibles, with more than 400,000 wallets placing blockchain-based bets. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/world-cup-generated-20b-prediction-market-volume-chainalysis?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Coinbase Q2 profit misses estimates despite record crypto market share
The crypto exchange blamed softer spot trading and low volatility for the earnings miss while highlighting growth in derivatives, stablecoins and tokenized finance. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/markets/coinbase-q2-earnings-record-crypto-market-share?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Telegram’s Pavel Durov responds to Russia’s terrorism designation
The Telegram founder said Russia designated him a terrorist after he refused government demands for mass surveillance and censorship on the messaging platform. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/pavel-durov-responds-russia-terrorism-designation-cites-mass-surveillance-censorship?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Senator Schumer proposes agency to address corruption, including Trump’s crypto ventures
The proposed legislation referenced Donald Trump’s disclosure of billions of dollars in crypto earnings in 2025, as well as his family’s business ties to foreign governments. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/senate-government-agency-donald-trump-cryptocurrency-ventures?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Aviva Investors launches tokenized fund after Central Bank of Ireland approval
The new XRPL-based share class gives eligible investors blockchain-based access to a regulated US dollar liquidity fund while keeping traditional custody arrangements. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/aviva-investors-tokenized-fund-central-bank-ireland-xrp-ledger?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound