Circle Sets September 16 Launch for Arc Mainnet: Core Blockchain Pivot and Q2 Financial Outlook

circle sets september 16 launch for arc mainnet: core blockchain pivot and q2 financial outlook

Stablecoin giant Circle (CRCL) has officially announced the launch date for its proprietary blockchain operating system, Arc Mainnet, scheduled to go live on September 16. As the issuer of USDC, the world’s second-largest stablecoin, Circle’s pivot to its own Layer-1 network marks a structural shift in digital asset infrastructure. The company has secured strategic partnerships … Read more

MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin Sell-Off Nears End as Preferred Stock Recovers Toward $100 Par

microstrategy's bitcoin sell off nears end as preferred stock recovers toward $100 par

Strategy’s Bitcoin Sales Driven by Preferred Stock Obligations Michael Saylor’s Strategy (NASDAQ: MSTR), formerly known as MicroStrategy, has been systematically selling Bitcoin holdings in recent months—a move that contradicted its famous “buy and hold forever” thesis. However, a critical data point buried in the company’s preferred stock filings suggests this selling pressure may be approaching … Read more

Bullish (BLSH) Earnings Preview: Can August 13 Report Reverse 38% YTD Slide?

bullish (blsh) earnings preview: can august 13 report reverse 38% ytd slide?

Digital asset platform Bullish (BLSH) faces a pivotal moment as it prepares to report fiscal second-quarter 2026 earnings before the market opens on Thursday, August 13. After a blockbuster public debut last August, the stock has surrendered early momentum, plunging 38.08% year-to-date while the S&P 500 has advanced 12.94%. Investors are now laser-focused on whether … Read more

Crypto Market Shock: $130M Coldcard Hack, Clarity Act Delays, and Major Institutional Shifts

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Crypto Market Resilience Tested Amid Hacks and Regulatory Delays Bitcoin (BTC) closed the week ending August 7 trading near the critical $65,000 U.S. threshold. The premier digital asset remains confined to a tight horizontal channel between $60,000 U.S. and $65,000 U.S. since late June. Technical analysts emphasize that a sustained break above $65,000 U.S. is … Read more

Bitcoin’s Broken Promise: Why ‘Digital Gold’ Has Delivered Zero Returns Since 2021

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The Paradox of Bitcoin’s Store-of-Value Narrative Bitcoin (BTC-USD) was originally envisioned as a peer-to-peer electronic payment system. Later, advocates rebranded it as “digital gold” — a high-octane store of value designed to outpace inflation and serve as a hedge against fiat currency debasement. This narrative positioned Bitcoin as the replacement for traditional currencies, a speculative … Read more

Boerse Stuttgart Digital and Tradias Finalize Merger to Create European Crypto Powerhouse

boerse stuttgart digital and tradias finalize merger to create european crypto powerhouse

Major European Crypto Infrastructure Merger Completed Boerse Stuttgart Digital, the institutional digital asset arm of Germany’s Boerse Stuttgart Group, and institutional crypto trading firm Tradias have officially completed their merger after securing the necessary regulatory ownership control approvals. The combination creates a consolidated digital asset infrastructure platform with approximately 300 employees, positioning it as one … Read more

Bitcoin and Ethereum Prices Rally on Hormuz Optimism Despite Weak ADP Jobs Report

bitcoin and ethereum prices rally on hormuz optimism despite weak adp jobs report

Thursday, August 6, 2026 marked a positive start for major cryptocurrencies as Bitcoin (BTC-USD) and Ethereum (ETH-USD) opened at multi-week highs, buoyed by geopolitical developments and a softer-than-expected labor market report. Bitcoin opened at $64,602.32, up 0.9% from Wednesday’s opening price. By 9:40 a.m. ET, the price had dipped slightly to $64,216.91 amid profit-taking, but … Read more

Hyperliquid HYPE Token: Bull Flag Targets $100 (85% Rally) vs Symmetrical Triangle Risk to $45

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Hyperliquid’s native HYPE token is at a critical technical juncture as it attempts to recover from a 30% decline off its all-time high near $77, reached two months ago. The pullback coincided with broad cryptocurrency market weakness driven by traders de-risking ahead of a potential Federal Reserve rate hike in September. However, the decline has … Read more

RedotPay Battles Binance’s $473M Lawsuit Over Alleged User Diversion as Crypto Card War Escalates

redotpay battles binance's $473m lawsuit over alleged user diversion as crypto card war escalates

Binance Affiliates Sue RedotPay for $473 Million in Hong Kong Court A high-stakes legal battle has erupted between two major players in the crypto payments space. Binance-affiliated entities—Nest Trading Ltd., DistributedTechnologies Ltd., and Chaintecs Consulting Singapore Pte—have filed a lawsuit in Hong Kong against RedotPay and its co-founders Gao Zhangpeng, Chan Wa Choi, and Yao … Read more

Peter Schiff Warns of ‘Much Bigger’ Bitcoin Crash as Risk Assets Tumble — What Investors Need to Know

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Veteran economist and longtime Bitcoin skeptic Peter Schiff has doubled down on his bearish stance, warning that the cryptocurrency’s recent pullback may be just the beginning of a significantly larger selloff. His comments come as Bitcoin (BTC-USD) trades around $64,371 — down more than 50% from its all-time high above $120,000 reached in October 2025. … Read more