Author: James Wilson

MARA Holdings reported weaker second-quarter 2026 financial results on Aug. 6. Revenue fell 27% year over year to $174.9 million, while the Nasdaq-listed company recorded a $611.3 million net loss and negative adjusted EBITDA of $360.9 million, according to its official presentation. Summary MARA’s Bitcoin holdings fell 29% year over year to 35,577 BTC at June quarter-end 2026. Q2 revenue fell 27% to $174.9 million while net losses widened sharply to $611.3 million. Bitcoin production increased 3% to 2,422 BTC as energized hashrate reached 70.3 EH/s during Q2. MARA sold 2,213 BTC during Q2 after selling 20,880 BTC in the…

U.S. Senate leaders have postponed a planned vote on the CLARITY Act until September, pushing a major crypto legislative priority beyond the August recess.  Summary Senate leaders postponed the CLARITY Act vote until September after Democrats withheld pre-recess procedural support. Thune said the crypto market structure bill will be queued when senators return in September. The bill still needs bipartisan backing to clear the Senate’s 60-vote threshold and advance further. Democrats continue seeking stronger ethics rules covering officials’ crypto interests alongside changes to enforcement provisions. Senate Banking advanced the legislation 15-9 in May before negotiators released merged text in July.…

Telegram trading bots let users buy and sell tokens directly from a chat interface. This guide explains how they work, which bots dominate the market, and what risks come with handing a bot your private key. Summary Telegram trading bots are automated tools that connect to decentralized exchanges through the Telegram messaging app, letting users swap tokens, snipe new listings, and set limit orders without using a traditional wallet interface The leading bots by volume include Banana Gun, Maestro, Unibot, BONKbot, and Trojan, each handling hundreds of millions of dollars in weekly trading volume across Ethereum, Solana, and Base These…

Rarible has launched its NFT marketplace on Solana after months of development, naming Claynosaurz as its first featured collection. Summary Rarible is now live on Solana following several months of building and testing. Claynosaurz became the marketplace’s first featured Solana NFT collection. Rarible plans to add more Solana collections and marketplace features in the coming weeks. The expansion comes as EU lawmakers consider clearer rules for NFTs and other crypto sectors. Rarible expands its marketplace to Solana Rarible announced the launch on Thursday, marking its latest expansion beyond the blockchain networks already supported by its NFT marketplace. We have a…

Canaan has authorized management to sell part of its Bitcoin and Ethereum holdings to finance share repurchases under an existing $30 million program. Summary Canaan’s crypto treasury was worth about $130 million as of Aug. 3. The miner held 1,915 BTC and 3,952 ETH at the end of June. Canaan had spent $2 million on buybacks as of May 19. Its Nasdaq-listed shares must regain the $1 minimum bid price by Jan. 11, 2027. Canaan opens crypto treasury to fund buybacks Nasdaq-listed Bitcoin miner Canaan has authorized management to monetize part of its digital asset treasury and use the proceeds…

Bitcoin fell below $65,000 on Thursday after stronger-than-expected U.S. jobless claims data reinforced concerns that the Federal Reserve could keep interest rates elevated. Summary Bitcoin traded at $64,384, down 0.69% after failing to close above $65,000. Initial U.S. jobless claims reached 199,000, below economists’ forecast of 204,000. BTC found immediate support near $64,000, while $64,800–$65,000 remains resistance. Further evidence of labor market strength could affect Federal Reserve rate expectations. Bitcoin price rejected near $65,000 According to data from crypto.news, Bitcoin (BTC) price traded at $64,384.27 at press time, marking a 0.69% decline over the previous 24 hours. The pullback followed…

Michael Saylor said ChatGPT helped him design the preferred stock financing model that enabled Strategy to raise about $15 billion for its Bitcoin-focused balance sheet. Summary Saylor credited ChatGPT with helping develop Strategy’s preferred stock financing structure. Strategy raised about $15 billion through the securities and related capital-market activity. The company reported holding 842,138 BTC as of Aug. 2 after selling 1,638 BTC. Saylor said workers should use AI to extend their abilities rather than compete with automation. ChatGPT helped shape Strategy’s financing plan Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor said he used ChatGPT to explore and develop a preferred stock…

MetaMask has launched Agent Wallet, a self-custodial product that lets AI agents execute on-chain transactions while operating within limits set by users. Summary Agent Wallet supports autonomous transactions across EVM-compatible networks and Hyperliquid. Users can impose spending caps, protocol restrictions, and risk settings before an agent begins operating. Eligible transactions receive up to $10,000 in monthly Transaction Protection, subject to MetaMask’s terms. The wallet supports AI development tools including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor and OpenClaw. MetaMask Agent Wallet gives AI agents controlled access MetaMask announced the wider launch of Agent Wallet on Thursday after introducing the product to roughly 200…

A federal appeals court has issued its mandate affirming Sam Bankman-Fried’s fraud conviction, 25-year prison sentence and $11 billion forfeiture order. Summary The Second Circuit formally upheld seven felony convictions against the former FTX chief. Bankman-Fried’s 25-year prison sentence and roughly $11 billion forfeiture order remain in place. The court rejected claims that FTX’s later asset recovery weakened the government’s fraud case. A Supreme Court petition or presidential clemency now represents his clearest remaining options. Second Circuit closes Bankman-Fried appeal The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit filed its mandate on Aug. 4, putting its June 12 judgment…

Senator Elizabeth Warren supports establishing federal rules for digital assets but has rejected the CLARITY Act in its current form, citing unresolved concerns over corruption, consumer protection, national security and financial stability. Summary Warren supports crypto legislation but said the CLARITY Act lacks necessary safeguards. Her objections cover conflicts of interest, consumer risks, national security and regulatory arbitrage. Senate leaders took no procedural action to move the bill toward a weekend vote. Polymarket traders placed its chance of becoming law in 2026 at approximately 17%. Warren says CLARITY Act falls short According to CoinDesk, Warren said the U.S. crypto industry…