Crypto Industry News & Market Trends

BlackRock stablecoin reserve fund secures top S&P rating

S&P Global Ratings assigned its highest principal stability fund rating to BlackRocks new tokenized money market fund on Aug. 3, recognizing its expected ability to maintain principal stability and limit losses caused by credit risk.　　SummaryS&P assigned BlackRock‘s BRSRV its highest AAAm principal stability fund rating after Monday’s official launch.BRSRV held $50 million and maintained a $1.00 NAV as of Tuesday, according to BlackRock.The fund holds cash, short-term Treasuries and overnight repurchase agreements secured by Treasury instruments exclusively.USDT remains rated five, or weak, under S&Ps separate stablecoin stability assessment framework as published.BRSRV targets stablecoin issuers seeking eligible reserves under the GENIUS Act and future federal regulations.　　The BlackRock Daily Reinvestment Stablecoin Reserve Vehicle, or BRSRV, received an “AAAm” rating on the same day it began operating. BlackRocks official fund page showed $50 million in assets and a $1.00 net asset value as of Aug. 4.　　S&P based the rating on the creditworthiness of the fund‘s investments and counterparties, its maturity structure and BlackRock Advisors’ policies for maintaining a stable net asset value. The agency said it identified “no weaknesses” in its assessment of management, credit research, risk controls and compliance.　　You might also like:　　S&P and Pantera exclude Bitcoin from new revenue-based crypto index　　BlackRocks AAAm

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The $120 million Coldcard hack lights up Bitcoin's memory pool

Increasing network activity is often said to support valuations for the networks native coin, bitcoin . So far, the token has neither rallied nor dropped significantly and remains boxed in the recent range of $62,000–$65,000.　　Analysts continue to point to the fate of the Clarity Act as the immediate catalyst while citing longer-duration government bond yields as a more macro and longer-lasting one.　　“CLARITY is still the immediate policy binary. The Senate has a three-day window before its August 10 recess, while the implied probability of passage by year end has fallen to 23% from around 75% in mid-May. A push to attach prediction-market restrictions adds another process risk,” analysts at Marex said.　　Meanwhile, Bitfinex said the bullish macro case for bitcoin could collapse if the real or inflation-adjusted yield on the U.S. 10-year Treasury note tops 2.5%.　　“The 10-year real yield has not stayed above 2.5% since before Bitcoin existed, so there is no price history above that line. It is now at 2.41%, nine basis points below,” the exchange said.　　Stay alert!

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S&P gives BlackRock tokenized reserve fund top stability rating

S&P Global Ratings assigned its highest principal stability fund rating to BlackRocks new tokenized money market fund.　　The ratings provider assigned an “AAAm” rating to the BlackRock Daily Reinvestment Stablecoin Reserve Vehicle (BRSRV) on Monday, citing the creditworthiness of its investments and counterparties, its maturity structure and managements ability to maintain a stable net asset value.　　S&P said it identified “no weaknesses” in its qualitative assessment of BlackRock Advisors management and organization, credit research and analysis, risk management and compliance.　　The ratings provider also described the funds tokenization framework as operationally resilient, citing controls intended to mitigate cyber, smart contract and blockchain network risks. The fund uses a permissioned architecture that restricts transactions to whitelisted wallets.　　BRSRV launched on Monday as an open-end management investment company, which seeks to operate so that its shares qualify as eligible reserve assets for payment stablecoin issuers under the GENIUS Act.　　The fund will hold cash, US Treasury securities maturing in 93 days or less and overnight repurchase agreements secured by Treasury instruments. It will maintain a weighted average maturity of no more than 60 days and a weighted average life of no more than 120 days.　　Related: Jim Cramer plans to sell his Bitcoin over quantum fears as BTC

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Circle Q2 revenue falls short of Wall Street estimates

Stablecoin issuer Circle reported $701 million in revenue for the second quarter of fiscal year 2026 on Wednesday, narrowly missing preliminary Wall Street estimates.　　Circle reported $701 million in total revenue and reserve income, up 7% year-over-year, according to its announcement. It also reported net income from continuing operations of $48 million, marking a $530 million year-over-year increase.　　Circle also reported $668 million in reserve income, which increased 5% year-over-year, primarily due to a 25% increase in average USDC (USDC) circulation.　　The earnings results narrowly missed the average consensus of $713.32 million, according to Wall Street analyst estimates compiled by Yahoo Finance. Circles shares rose 5.7% in pre-market trading on Wednesday to change hands above $66.5, but remain down 20% year-to-date, according to Yahoo Finance data.　　The earnings report comes weeks ahead of the public mainnet launch of Circles Arc blockchain, scheduled for Sept. 16. Ahead of the debut, the blockchain has more than 100 ecosystem and institutional builders, the company said.　　Circle also revealed the founding validator cohort for Arc, which includes BlackRock, DTCC, Galaxy, Global Payments, ICE, Mastercard, MoneyGram, SBI Group, Standard Chartered, Sumitomo Corporation, and Visa, according to a separate announcement on Wednesday.　　Management hiked its guidance for several key metrics, including other

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Visa expands stablecoin capabilities on Visa Direct with zerohash collaboration

Quick TakeVisa is integrating stablecoin functionality into its Visa Direct platform through a partnership with zerohash, allowing eligible clients to prefund merchant accounts and send payouts in stablecoins.Visa Direct reportedly connects to more than 18 billion endpoints, including cards, bank accounts and digital wallets.　　Visa is expanding stablecoin functionality on its Visa Direct platform through a new collaboration with onchain infrastructure provider zerohash.　　Eligible Visa Direct clients will soon be able to prefund merchant accounts and send payouts using stablecoins, with zerohash supplying the underlying technology and regulatory support, according to a press release on Wednesday.　　Visa Direct reportedly connects to more than 18 billion endpoints — including cards, bank accounts, and digital wallets — across over 195 countries and territories, according to the announcement.　　“Stablecoins are creating new opportunities to make money movement faster and more flexible, particularly for cross-border use cases,” Global Head of Product at Visa Mark Nelsen said in a statement. “Working with zerohash helps us bring stablecoin capabilities to our clients at scale, in a way thats reliable and interoperable with the financial systems they already rely on today.”　　The integration is intended to give businesses greater flexibility in managing liquidity and settling transactions around the clock, particularly for cross-border

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Bitcoin onchain activity surges to yearly high as Coldcard attack unfolds

Bitcoin onchain activity has reached its highest level of 2026 as researchers have linked the surge to the ongoing Coldcard wallet exploit, warning that similar spikes have historically coincided with local market turning points.　　K33 Research said nearly 890,000 BTC has moved onchain over the past seven days, the highest seven-day active supply recorded this year, even as Bitcoin has continued trading within one of its tightest price ranges in recent years.　　The research note arrives as investigators continue expanding the scope of the Coldcard hardware wallet breach. Galaxy Research said on Tuesday that at least 15 different attackers have now exploited the vulnerability, while its latest confirmed estimate stands at 1,596 BTC stolen from roughly 7,300 addresses across three verified attack waves. The firm added that losses could reach around 2,055 BTC, or about $130 million, if a fourth suspected wave is confirmed through additional victim reports.　　Although earlier blockchain observations suggested larger losses, Galaxy said it refined its estimates after separating confirmed victim reports from suspected onchain activity. The research team also said about 90% of the stolen Bitcoin has not moved since the attacks, giving investigators additional time to monitor the funds while coordinating with cryptocurrency exchanges, blockchain security firms

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'Panic visible onchain': Bitcoin activity hits 2026 high amid Coldcard attack as K33 flags potential bottoming pattern

Quick TakeBitcoins seven-day active supply climbed to a 2026 high with about 890,000 BTC moved over the past week amid the ongoing Coldcard attack, according to K33.Head of Research Vetle Lunde said periods of such elevated onchain activity have historically coincided with local market tops and bottoms.　　Bitcoin onchain activity has climbed to its highest level of 2026 as the ongoing Coldcard attack continues to unfold, with K33 arguing that the surge in coin movement during the past week resembles a pattern historically seen around local market tops and bottoms.　　The research and brokerage firms report comes as the number of attackers and funds stolen from the exploit continues to expand. Galaxy Research said Tuesday that victim reports continue to uncover new theft patterns, with the firm now estimating that at least 15 different attackers have exploited the vulnerability. Galaxy previously estimated Coincard-related losses had exceeded $100 million, rising to about $130 million, or roughly 2,000 BTC, including suspected but unconfirmed thefts. K33 estimates the exploit has so far resulted in about 1,596 BTC being stolen from roughly 7,300 addresses.　　BTC active supply, past seven days. Image: K33.Panic is visible onchain　　In the report, K33 Head of Research Vetle Lunde said around 890,000 BTC

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Bitcoin, broader market fail to keep pace as global equities hit record highs

SummaryBitcoin is trading little changed even as global stock indexes hit record highs on AI optimism and easing energy concerns, underscoring crypto-specific weakness.Derivatives data show subdued activity in bitcoin and ether but aggressive positioning in select altcoins.A sharp $4 billion, 60-day contraction in Tethers market value signals capital leaving crypto and may indicate late-stage selling. A durable bottom would require USDT supply to start rising again.　　Bitcoin was little changed, adding 0.16% since midnight UTC to trade near $64,000, even as global equities hit new highs, fueled by optimism over AI and progress toward reopening the Strait of Hormuz, which pushed oil prices lower.　　MSCIs All Country World Index rose 0.4% toward another record close, its Asia Pacific benchmark gained 2.2%, and Australian shares hit a new peak after the S most sectors, not just crypto, have underperformed AI over the past year,” DWF Labs wrote in a report.　　Todays direction may find a catalyst in U.S. employment figures and ISM services PMI due later.

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Boerse Stuttgart Digital, Tradias close European crypto merger

Boerse Stuttgart Digital and institutional crypto trading firm Tradias have completed their merger after clearing the required ownership control procedure, creating a combined digital asset infrastructure unit with about 300 employees.　　The transaction was first announced in February, when the companies agreed to combine their regulated crypto businesses and expand their services for banks, brokers and other financial institutions across Europe.　　The merged business will operate under the Boerse Stuttgart Digital name, while Tradias will remain the brand for trading services, according to a Wednesday announcement.　　The unit will provide trading, custody, staking and tokenization services and will be headquartered in Frankfurt and Stuttgart, with additional locations in Athens, Beirut, Berlin, Dubai, Madrid, Milan and Ljubljana.　　Tradias founder Christopher Beck and Boerse Stuttgart Digital managing director Ulli Spankowski will serve as co-CEOs.　　Boerse Stuttgart Digital serves institutions including DZ Bank, DekaBank, Intesa Sanpaolo and Société Générale-FORGE. Tradias works with clients including flatexDEGIRO, dwpbank and European government institutions.　　Tradias provides trading and market-making services for more than 150 cryptocurrencies and other digital assets. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

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Bitcoin ETFs log inflows as cold wallet hack reignites custody debate

US-listed spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are attracting fresh capital as a high-profile cryptocurrency custody incident puts renewed focus on digital asset security.　　Spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $211.5 million in net inflows on Tuesday, adding to Mondays $170 million, according to data from SoSoValue.　　The inflows came as the ongoing Coldcard hack drew attention from analysts, with Galaxy Research estimating that the attack may have affected as many as 7,300 addresses and resulted in about $130 million in suspected Bitcoin (BTC) losses from users of the hardware wallet.　　The developments have renewed a long-running debate in crypto over whether institutional custody solutions offered through regulated financial products could become more attractive as investors weigh the risks and responsibilities of self-custody.　　Galaxy ETF returns to inflows as Bitcoin funds rebound　　BlackRock‘s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) led the ETF recovery, recording $111 million in inflows on Monday and $170 million on Tuesday, according to Farside Investors data. Fidelity’s Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC) followed, adding about $33 million and roughly $20 million on the respective days.　　Invesco Galaxy Bitcoin ETF (BTCO) recorded $6.7 million in inflows on Monday, marking its first positive daily flow since July 1. The inflow represented about 3.9% of BTCOs cumulative net inflows of

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