Why Is Bitcoin Japan Raising Capital Now? Bitcoin Japan has approved a convertible bond and warrant financing package with Cayman Islands-based EVO Fund that could raise an estimated 9.66 billion yen ($59.5 million) in net proceeds over roughly 12 months, based on the initial exercise price. The Tokyo-listed company, formerly known as apparel wholesaler Marusho
Why Did Regulators Miss the GENIUS Act Deadline? U.S. regulators reached the GENIUS Act’s July 18 rulemaking deadline without issuing the final regulations needed to fully implement the federal stablecoin framework, leaving several core rule packages unfinished less than six months before the law is scheduled to take effect. The Treasury Department, Office of the
Why Is Dunamu Facing Regulatory Action? South Korea’s Financial Supervisory Service has reportedly sent an inspection opinion letter to Dunamu, the operator of crypto exchange Upbit, over a $36 million hack that hit the platform in November 2025. The letter formally starts the sanctions process by financial authorities. It gives Dunamu a chance to respond
Why Does Bitcoin’s Quantum Risk Matter? A proposal to freeze bitcoin held in quantum-vulnerable addresses has moved from a hard-loss debate toward a more complex question: which holders can prove ownership safely after a future quantum threat, and which cannot. BIP-361, published in April by Jameson Lopp and five co-authors, proposes blocking new deposits to
What Happened at Consensys? Blockchain software company Consensys temporarily suspended product releases earlier this year after discovering that a software developer working under the alias Tyler Knapp had links to North Korea and had access to some company systems for about a month. The developer was not a direct employee of Consensys. He was introduced
Why Did Nayax Refuse To Pay? Israeli payments company Nayax has refused to pay a ransom demanded by hackers who stole transaction records, scanned documents and other business information from a cloud account linked to one of its subsidiaries. The Nasdaq- and Tel Aviv-listed company confirmed on July 14 that data had been exfiltrated during
Why Are Hardware Wallets Under Scrutiny? Trezor Chief Commercial Officer Danny Sanders has pushed back against recent criticism of crypto hardware wallets, arguing that the category still offers the strongest practical form of self-custody for most users despite clear usability problems. The debate began after blockchain investigator ZachXBT said he did not advise using hardware
What Is FTX Paying Creditors This Time? FTX will begin distributing roughly $900 million to eligible creditors starting July 31, marking the fifth repayment round under the failed crypto exchange’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy plan. Eligible recipients are expected to receive their funds within 3 business days through BitGo, Kraken, or Payoneer. The distribution applies to
What Changed in Strategy’s Capital Framework? Strategy’s new digital credit capital framework has reduced the company’s immediate liquidity concerns by rebuilding cash reserves, pausing bitcoin purchases, and creating new tools for dividend funding, interest payments, and share repurchases. The framework, announced on June 29, marks a shift from aggressive bitcoin accumulation toward more active balance
U.S.-listed crypto ETFs remained in positive territory on Wednesday, July 15, with Bitcoin and Ether funds extending their inflow streak even as Solana products slipped into a modest net outflow. According to Farside Investors, spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $107.7 million of net inflows on July 15. Ether ETFs added $53.9 million, while Solana ETFs saw