World Cup 2026 prediction markets topped $20 billion, with Ronaldo tears among the biggest wagers - The Block

Coldcard's $38 million (so far) exploit shakes faith in self-custody, may push investors to ETFs - CoinDesk

Tether Reports $1.5B Q2 Profit as USDT Supply Grows, Gold Holdings Rise - Decrypt

Analysts back Strategy’s cash buildup as Saylor shifts from ‘100% bitcoin’ approach - The Block

The good and the bad of perps, according to crypto traders - CoinDesk

Tether’s excess reserves fall by more than $4 billion amid weaker Q2 financial results - The Block

Tether posts $1.5 billion operating profit in Q2 as reserve buffer falls by half - CoinDesk

Coinbase’s Q2 miss sparks split on Wall Street, analysts debate growth beyond crypto trading - The Block

US Is Banning Foreign Robots—Even Roombas - Decrypt

AI Music Company Suno Loses Copyright Case in Germany - Decrypt

Former Rep. George Santos agrees to pay $35,000 in CFTC settlement over Kalshi SOTU bet - The Block

Bitcoin losses linked to Coldcard vulnerability grows to $70 million, Galaxy Research says - The Block

Google Yanks Google Earth AI Image Tool a Day After Launch Over Deepfake Fears - Decrypt

How bitcoin cold wallets lost $70 million in an attack that never touched the devices - CoinDesk

XRP Ledger upgrade brings back features once pulled over critical bugs - CoinDesk

Solana Foundation's new CISO warns AI is making crypto scams more convincing - CoinDesk

The More Americans Know About AI, the Less They Like It: Gallup - Decrypt

Bitcoin mining difficulty shrinks 14% from this year's high as plunging revenues force operators to pivot - CoinDesk

SEC to review Nasdaq bitcoin options approval after CME challenge - CoinDesk

Bank of Italy research suggests stablecoins aren't necessarily cheaper for remittances - CoinDesk

Russian decree bans crypto mining across Moscow region through 2032 - The Block