Bitcoin
Bitcoin is the original cryptocurrency and the largest by market capitalization. LeoDex News tracks the Bitcoin economy in real time: spot ETF inflows and redemptions, institutional treasury moves (MicroStrategy, sovereign reserves, public-company allocations), mining hashrate and difficulty, on-chain analytics from Glassnode and Arkham, and the regulatory environment that shapes Bitcoin's adoption curve.
Our coverage skips the price-prediction noise and focuses on what's actually moving capital: which custodian is winning ETF flows this week, which jurisdictions are passing Bitcoin-reserve legislation, what miners are doing as block subsidies compress, and where institutional demand is coming from. We cite primary sources, name the entities involved, and link to official filings wherever possible.
Latest in Bitcoin
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Bitcoin captures 77% of $1.3B crypto ETF inflow surge as BlackRock leads
Bitcoin accounted for 77.4% of $1.297 billion in inflows across US Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana ETPs from August 17–19, with BlackRock's IBIT fund leading the rebound. Ethereum accelerated sharply while Solana lagged its historical average.
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GMO Coin may suspend Bitcoin services during eCash Alpha snapshot Aug. 23
GMO Coin signaled potential suspension of Bitcoin trading and deposit services when eCash, a Bitcoin-derived chain, takes its first balance snapshot at block 963,648 around Aug. 23. The exchange hasn't confirmed timing, raising questions about replay safety and market stability during the Alpha stage rollout.
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Zhibao Closes $154.7M Raise Entirely in Bitcoin
Nasdaq-listed Zhibao Technology, a Shanghai-based insurance-tech firm, closed a $154.7 million private placement funded entirely in cryptocurrency, with non-U.S. investors contributing 2,380 Bitcoin directly to the company wallet rather than cash.
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Institutional Bitcoin ETF holdings hit record 44.2% despite Q2 price decline
Institutional investors expanded their Bitcoin ETF positions by 7.5% in Q2 2026 even as Bitcoin fell 14.2%, reaching a record 44.2% ownership share while retail investors shed over 100,000 BTC.
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KuCoin shifts perpetual contracts to hourly funding settlement
KuCoin activated an automatic rule on August 17 that moves USDT- and USDC-margined perpetual contracts to hourly funding settlement when funding rates hit contract-specific limits. Returning to four-hour settlement requires 36 consecutive hours of stable rates below 0.002%.
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Tom Lee Forecasts Ethereum to Outperform Bitcoin in Coming Years
Fundstrat co-founder Tom Lee forecasts Ethereum will significantly outperform Bitcoin, citing emerging use cases in tokenization and agentic AI as catalysts that could exceed previous crypto cycle tailwinds.
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Strategy Raises $334M from MSTR Offering, Repurchases $132M STRC
Strategy raised approximately $334 million from an at-the-market MSTR offering and used proceeds to repurchase $132.2 million of STRC shares while maintaining its 840,447 BTC holdings unchanged.
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Prediction Markets Shift From Questions to Data Infrastructure
Prediction market platforms are evolving from standalone question lists into financial data providers, but raw prices require context to interpret accurately. New research reveals calibration gaps and timing effects in contract pricing.
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Rumble's Bitcoin Holdings Surge to 293 BTC Amid AI Expansion
RUM Group, parent of video platform Rumble, increased its Bitcoin treasury by 82.32 BTC in Q2 2026, reaching 293.14 BTC worth $17.2 million. The accumulation coincides with the company's acquisition of Northern Data and 61% revenue growth.
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Tim Draper Predicts Bitcoin Could Go "Infinite" as Adoption Accelerates
Venture capitalist Tim Draper reiterated his long-standing bullish thesis on Bitcoin, predicting the cryptocurrency could eventually go "infinite" against the U.S. dollar as merchant adoption accelerates. His forecasting track record, however, has faced scrutiny after repeated timeline delays.
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BTCPay Server patches critical Lightning vulnerability, awards 0.42 BTC
BTCPay Server disclosed a critical vulnerability in its Lightning integration that exposed LND node credentials to remote attackers, patched the flaw in version 2.4.2, and donated 0.42 BTC to security researchers who responsibly disclosed the issue.
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Binance Bitcoin futures hit $57.8B daily volume, dwarfing spot trading
Bitcoin futures trading on Binance reached approximately $57.8 billion in daily volume, nearly eight times larger than spot activity. The surge underscores growing reliance on leveraged derivatives and raises concerns about volatility and liquidation risk.
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Coldcard Bitcoin Exploit: $130M Stolen via Randomness Flaw
A flaw in Coldcard hardware wallets allowed attackers to brute-force private keys by exploiting weak entropy generation. More than 1,596 BTC have been stolen across confirmed waves, with a suspected fourth bringing the total to roughly 2,055 BTC worth approximately $130 million. Fixed firmware is now available.
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Hashdex shuts down Bitcoin ETF after failing to gain traction
Hashdex is liquidating its U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF (ticker: DEFI) after the fund accumulated only $14.7 million in assets under management. Trading will end August 17, with cash distributions to shareholders expected by August 28.
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Coldcard Firmware Flaw Exposes $114M Bitcoin Theft, Accelerates ETF Shift
A firmware vulnerability in Coldcard hardware wallets, active since March 2021, enabled attackers to drain over $114 million from more than 5,200 users by early August 2026. The incident is driving institutional and retail investors toward spot Bitcoin ETFs and regulated custodians as safer alternatives to self-custody.
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Frank Giustra Criticizes Michael Saylor Over Strategy's $102.3M Bitcoin Sale
Canadian billionaire Frank Giustra criticized Michael Saylor after Strategy sold 1,637 BTC, arguing the executive has done more harm than good for Bitcoin. The company remains the largest corporate holder with 842,138 BTC valued at $52.65 billion.
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Bitcoin ETFs surge $170M inflows while Ethereum ETFs shed $11.4M
Spot Bitcoin ETFs logged $170 million in net inflows Monday while Ether ETF counterparts shed $11.4 million, underscoring institutional investors' diverging appetite for the two largest crypto assets amid market uncertainty.
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Air-Gapped Bitcoin Wallets: Offline Security Limits After $114M Coldcard Exploit
Air-gapped wallets keep private keys completely offline to reduce hacker exposure, but a $114 million Coldcard exploit demonstrates that offline security still carries risks. Recovery phrase theft and physical attacks remain viable threats.
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Dogecoin Cofounder Dismisses Bitcoin Bear Call With One Word
Dogecoin cofounder Billy Markus dismissed bearish Bitcoin predictions on Polymarket with a single-word reaction, describing the current downturn as boring rather than panic-inducing.
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PowerCompute's $18M Bitcoin bridge loan deadline passes with no disclosure
PowerCompute's US Digital subsidiary borrowed $18.07 million from Arch Lending on a 4-day bridge note due August 1, representing 97% of its Bitcoin treasury. As of press time, no SEC filing or statement confirmed whether the loan was repaid, extended, or defaulted.
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Trump Media's Bitcoin Holdings Near Collateral Level After $165M Transfer
Trump Media moved 2,628 bitcoin worth $165 million to Crypto.com, leaving holdings that roughly match the amount pledged as loan collateral. The company's next quarterly filing will reveal whether transfers were custody moves or sales.
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Zhibao Technology Signs $154.7M PIPE in Bitcoin From 10 Investors
Nasdaq-listed Chinese insurtech Zhibao Technology agreed to sell 442 million units for $154.7 million in Bitcoin, granting investors control of the board and executive roles if the deal closes within 12 business days—though key shareholder approvals and regulatory clearances remain pending.
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MicroStrategy Posts $8.2B Loss as Bitcoin Falls 14%; Saylor Eyes Purchases
MicroStrategy reported a $8.22 billion net loss in Q2 2026 after Bitcoin fell 14%, but chairman Michael Saylor's cryptic "Bitcoin Drive engaged" message hints the company may resume major purchases using its $3.225 billion cash reserve.
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Coldcard firmware exploit drives bitcoin holders back to exchanges
A firmware vulnerability in Coldcard hardware wallets triggered $70–$90 million in losses and prompted retail bitcoin holders to move smaller balances onto centralized exchanges for safety, marking a sharp reversal from the self-custody migration that followed the FTX collapse.