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Gold and US stocks stole the limelight on Wednesday as Bitcoin failed to gain significantly beyond $64,000.
Speaking on Bits + Bips, the Galaxy Digital researcher said Coldcard victims "did nothing wrong," noting he has found roughly 14 more attacker patterns not yet made public.
XRP's enhanced cross-chain capabilities could increase its utility and demand, potentially impacting its market value and DeFi integration. XRP connects to Axelar network, boosting cross-chain capabilities.
The Coldcard hacker's wallet, holding around $36 million in stolen bitcoin, has been receiving permanent messages via OP_RETURN since July 30. The notes range from victim pleas asking for funds to be returned, to money laundering offers and requests unrelated to the theft.
HBAR is drawing bullish attention as it approaches the key $0.0726 neckline of a potential inverse head-and-shoulders pattern.
Grok AI predicts a Bitcoin bottom is in, with potential prices reaching $120,000 to $150,000 by the end of 2026.
Circle, the renowned issuer of the world's second-largest stablecoin by market capitalization, USDC, has finally released the launch date for its much-anticipated Arc blockchain.
STRC's rebound and cash reserve boost enhance investor confidence, potentially driving its stock to $100, reflecting strategic financial stability. Strategy's STRC rebounds 30% with cash reserve boost, Bitcoin stability.
A firmware flaw in Coldcard hardware wallets has cost holders more than 6 million since July 30.
Bitcoin sales, what is now a $4 billion cash reserve, and a $975 million repurchase program, have supported STRC's recovery.
BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes believes the AI sector is heading toward a major correction that could ultimately pave the way for Bitcoin's next bull market.
SBI acquires Bitbank in a $289M deal, boosting crypto assets above $7B and strengthening Ripple's XRP ecosystem across Japan.
In a challenging market for the world's most popular crypto, Xapo Bank reports that its clients are buying more Bitcoin.
Privacy coins continue to evolve in 2026 as users compare digital cash networks, private smart contract platforms, and hybrid blockchain models. Public blockchains record every transaction permanently.
Boltz suspends its non-custodial Bitcoin bridge services amid relentless AI-assisted attacks that its small team could no longer counter effectively. The post Bitcoin Bridge Halts All Swaps Indefinitely After AI Tools Outpace Security Fixes appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
