Aug 07, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Peter Schiff has renewed his criticism of Bitcoin following the Coldcard hardware wallet exploit that drained up to $89 million from over 1,200 addresses. He argues that advances in AI and quantum computing will only make such attacks easier. Yet the incident was caused by a firmware flaw, not by these emerging technologies. The episode highlights that self-custody security depends on far more than just the blockchain. View more
Aug 06, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Michael Saylor has responded to accusations of hypocrisy after Strategy sold $200 million worth of Bitcoin. The company offloaded 1,638 BTC at roughly $63,957 each to repurchase its STRC preferred shares. Saylor says his 'never sell' advice was personal, not corporate policy, and he personally has never sold a satoshi. Strategy still holds 842,138 BTC as critics question the move. View more
Aug 06, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Brian Armstrong and Vitalik Buterin have both voiced strong optimism about AI agents. The Coinbase CEO predicts AI agents will outnumber humans in the economy, while Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin sees blockchain as key infrastructure for agent negotiations and settlements. Galaxy Research, McKinsey, and Franklin Templeton all highlight the growing importance of AI agents in crypto and global commerce. View more
Aug 06, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX, warns that the AI infrastructure boom is becoming a credit-driven bubble. He compares the potential downturn to the 2008 financial crisis, arguing that excessive lending and overinvestment in data centers are dangerous. Hayes believes a sharp AI correction would force central banks to inject liquidity, which could trigger a powerful Bitcoin bull market. BTC was trading at $64,354 at the time of writing. View more
Aug 05, 2026Twila Rosenbaum The CLARITY Act faces a critical Senate test as Anthony Scaramucci hints at a cloture vote and Cynthia Lummis urges Democratic support. Democrats remain opposed over ethics, illicit finance and stablecoin yield, while the WSJ Editorial Board calls for changes. With a possible Friday vote on the line, ARK Invest has bought Coinbase and Circle shares during the uncertainty. View more
Aug 05, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Telegram has been reinstated on the Apple App Store after a temporary removal for violating guidelines related to child sexual abuse material (CSAM). The messaging platform swiftly implemented changes to its moderation and reporting systems. The app's return marks a critical moment in the ongoing debate over platform responsibility and user safety. View more
Aug 05, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Dinari has launched a blockchain-based platform that lets US investors trade tokenized S&P 500 stocks around the clock. The service uses smart contracts to mint and burn digital shares backed by real equities held in custody. It aims to combine the stability of large-cap stocks with the efficiency of decentralized finance. The launch highlights the growing adoption of real-world asset tokenization in the US market. View more
Aug 05, 2026Twila Rosenbaum A new report from CoinRabbit and ChangeNOW argues that privacy-enhancing tools in cryptocurrency are not a threat to compliance but rather a support mechanism. The report outlines how privacy features can bolster security, protect user data, and align with regulatory frameworks. It also addresses common misconceptions about privacy tools and their role in illicit finance. View more
Aug 05, 2026Twila Rosenbaum BitGo has announced a major upgrade to Wrapped Bitcoin's cross-chain infrastructure, moving $7.3B in WBTC operations to Chainlink's Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP). The transition enhances security, transparency, and seamless DeFi integration across multiple blockchain networks. This marks one of the largest real-world asset migrations to CCIP to date. View more
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