Crypto news

12.08.2026
09:06

Trump Media reported a loss of $238 million: cryptocurrencies and stocks once again let the company down

Trump Media & Technology Group (DJT) reported a net loss of $238.1 million for the second quarter of 2026. The main blow to financial performance came from the revaluation of crypto assets and stocks held on the company's balance sheet.
The gap between revenue and expenses for the owner of Truth Social narrowed compared to the first quarter, where the loss reached $405.9 million. However, operating activities continue to remain unprofitable: revenue totaled just $1...
09:05

SEC takes the initiative: the regulator will present its own draft rules for the crypto market

On Friday, August 14, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will hold a landmark vote on the Regulation Crypto project — a special regime for token offerings. This is the first major step by the regulator under Paul Atkins, who has decided to act independently while Congress stalls on legislative initiatives.
The Senate has gone on its August recess without considering the CLARITY Act — a bill designed to clearly divide authority between the SEC and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)...
09:03

The crypto market at a crossroads: banking licenses for crypto, a new chapter for Strategy, and SEC stock tokenization

The past night and the morning of August 12 were marked by a series of landmark events capable of radically changing the balance of power in the digital asset market. Regulatory signals from Washington, the aggressive strategy of the largest corporate bitcoin holder, and a move toward tokenization of traditional finance—these are the main drivers the market is closely watching right now.
Market Overview: Bitcoin Holds Its Ground At the time of writing this review (08:45 Moscow time), bitcoin is trading around $63,794...
09:02

OpenAI is losing another key executive: Brad Lightcap is heading off on his own.

The wave of executive reshuffling at the top of OpenAI continues to gain momentum. This time, the company is being left by Brad Lightcap, who for eight years was one of the pillars of operational management and strategic development of the artificial intelligence giant. His departure is not just another loss for the team, but a signal of deep transformations taking place inside one of the most influential AI corporations of our time...
09:01

Truth API brings Trump Media its first million: monetization of Trump's posts reaches a new level

Donald Trump's media company has found an unexpectedly profitable niche: its early access service for Truth Social posts has already generated over $1 million in revenue. This is confirmed in the latest financial report, and I consider this move one of the company's most pragmatic decisions in recent quarters.
How Truth API Works Launched in early August, the Truth API product provides subscribers with priority access to posts from the platform's most influential accounts, including the former president himself...
09:00

Robinhood Chain breaks records: daily transaction volume reached 11.6 million, and the USDe stablecoin is taking over the network

Robinhood Over the past week, from August 3 to August 9, the Robinhood Chain network demonstrated an impressive surge, setting an all-time high in daily activity. The average daily transaction volume soared to 11.6 million, a 30% increase over the previous week's figures. This is not merely a statistical fluctuation but a clear signal that the platform is entering a new phase of maturity and mass adoption.
Key metrics confirm the sustainability of this growth...
08:59

Bitwise cuts staff by 14%: market downturn and survival strategy

layoffs сокращения увольнения fired Bitwise Asset Management has decided to cut 14% of its staff. Company CEO Hunter Horsley confirmed that after the optimization, about 155 specialists will remain on the payroll. This is a step that reflects the harsh reality of the current market cycle, where even leading asset managers are forced to adapt to a prolonged bearish trend.
The key trigger was a significant decline in the net assets of the flagship product—the Bitwise 10 Crypto Index fund (BITW)...
08:57

Quantum apocalypse for Bitcoin: a real threat or a delayed scenario?

quantum-computers_12_08 The debate over whether quantum computing will spell the end for bitcoin has been raging in the industry for years. At the heart of these concerns is Shor's algorithm, which radically changes the rules of the game: what is considered computationally impossible today becomes routine, measured in minutes, given sufficient quantum power. This concerns recovering a private key from a public one — a fundamental vulnerability of elliptic curve cryptography...
08:56

CFTC accused a Florida resident of creating a $397 million crypto pyramid scheme: luxury at others' expense

iske cftc k binansu i ego vliyanii na industriyu The U.S. regulator CFTC has dealt another blow to the shadow sector of crypto investments. A lawsuit has been filed in federal court in Florida against Christopher Delgado and his firm Goliath Ventures Inc. The scale of the alleged fraud is impressive: about $397 million raised from more than 1,600 clients under the guise of high-yield investments in cryptocurrency liquidity pools on decentralized exchanges...
08:55

SpaceXAI presents Grok Bot: next-generation AI agents for autonomous work

AI agents The artificial intelligence market continues to surprise: the SpaceXAI team has officially announced Grok Bot, an innovative AI agent system designed to tackle complex work tasks. This is not just another chatbot, but full-fledged virtual colleagues capable of taking on entire projects, working directly within applications and browsers.
Messenger as the entry point The key feature of Grok Bot is its interface, designed in the format of a familiar messenger...
08:51

Withdrawal of Funds in Cryptocurrency: An Analyst's Guide to Security and Transaction Speed

The issue of withdrawing funds is a fundamental aspect of working with digital assets that is often underestimated. In my practice, I constantly emphasize: understanding the mechanics of withdrawal is not just a technical detail, but a critical factor in the safety of your capital.
Key aspects of the withdrawal process First of all, it is necessary to distinguish between two main types of withdrawals: withdrawal to a centralized exchange and withdrawal to a personal wallet (hardware or software)...
08:50

How to Safely and Quickly Top Up a Cryptocurrency Account: A Practical Guide

The question of funding a trading or investment account is the first and perhaps the most important step for any participant in the crypto market. How competently you approach this procedure determines not only the speed of entering a position but also the safety of your funds. In my practice, I have repeatedly observed how even experienced traders lost time and money due to carelessness at this stage...
08:48

Trump Media reported a loss of $238 million: cryptocurrencies and stocks hit the balance sheet again

Trump Media & Technology Group (DJT) financial results for the second quarter of 2026 once again took center stage in the market. The company, which owns the social platform Truth Social, reported a net loss of $238.1 million. The main blow to the balance sheet came from the revaluation of digital assets and equity instruments, leading to significant paper losses.
Asset volatility as the key factor The key driver of the losses was unrealized losses of $190...
08:47

SEC takes the initiative: regulator to present its own plan for the crypto market

On Friday, August 14, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will hold a landmark vote on the Regulation Crypto draft — a new regime for token offerings. This is the first major step by the regulator under Paul Atkins, who has decided to act independently while Congress stalls.
The Senate has gone on its August recess without considering the CLARITY Act — a bill designed to delineate the powers of the SEC and CFTC in the digital assets space...
08:45

The crypto market is on the brink of change: banking licenses for crypto companies, the return of Strategy, and a potential SEC breakthrough.

Last night was marked by a series of significant events capable of radically changing the landscape of the American crypto market. The head of the OCC spoke in favor of granting crypto companies access to a banking license, Strategy announced the resumption of bitcoin purchases, and the SEC, apparently, is preparing an important step in the field of tokenized assets.
Market dynamics: consolidation and moderate volatility As of 08:45 Moscow time, bitcoin (BTC) was trading around $63,794...
08:43

Personnel turbulence at OpenAI: Chief Operating Officer Brad Lightcap leaves the company for a new project

Brad Lightcap, who served as Chief Operating Officer at OpenAI, has announced his departure from the company after eight years of work. The industry veteran intends to focus on his own startup, marking another link in the chain of personnel reshuffles at the top of the AI giant.
Lightcap's Journey and His Legacy at OpenAI Lightcap joined OpenAI in 2018 and played a key role in shaping the company's financial, legal, and business structure...
08:41

Trump Media turns Trump's posts into gold: early access service brings in over $1 million

Trump Media Truth APIDonald Trump's media company has found an unexpected source of monetization: selling early access to the president's posts on Truth Social has already generated over $1 million. These are confirmed figures that are forcing the market to reconsider its view of Trump Media's business model.
The service in question is Truth API, launched in early August. The concept is simple and cynical: subscribers gain accelerated access to posts from the platform's most influential accounts, including Trump himself...
08:40

Robinhood Chain network breaks records: 11.6 million transactions per day and a sharp surge in the USDe stablecoin

Robinhood Analyzing the latest on-chain data, I am noting an impressive surge in activity within the Robinhood Chain ecosystem. Between August 3 and 9, the network processed a record 11.6 million transactions per day. This is 30% higher than the previous week's figures, indicating rapid growth in user interest and real infrastructure usage, rather than mere speculative hype.
Key metrics confirm the sustainability of this trend...
08:39

Bitwise reduces staff amid market downturn: what is happening in the industry

layoffs сокращения увольнения fired Asset management firm Bitwise Asset Management has announced a 14% reduction in its workforce. The company's head, Hunter Horsley, confirmed that after the optimization, about 155 specialists remain on the team. This decision is a direct consequence of the prolonged bearish trend that continues to pressure the crypto market.
Flagship fund under pressure A key indicator of the problems is the dynamics of net assets in Bitwise's main product, the Bitwise 10 Crypto Index (BITW)...
08:37

Quantum computer vs bitcoin: a real threat or a delayed scenario?

quantum-computers_12_08 The debate over whether quantum computing will spell the end for bitcoin has been raging in the industry for years. At the heart of these concerns lies Shor's algorithm—a mathematical method that radically changes the complexity of recovering a private key from a public one, transforming it from practically unsolvable to theoretically solvable in minutes given the right hardware.
In this analytical review, I will break down the mechanics of the threat, assess the realistic timeline for its materialization, and identify which specific categories of users are at risk...
08:36

CFTC charged a Florida resident with creating a $397 million crypto pyramid scheme.

iske cftc to binance and its impact on the industry The U.S. regulator CFTC has dealt another blow to the shadow sector of crypto investments. A lawsuit has been filed in federal court in Florida against Christopher Delgado and his company Goliath Ventures Inc. In my assessment, this case is a vivid example of how promises of ultra-high returns in DeFi protocols turn into a classic financial pyramid disguised as innovation.
According to the investigation materials, Delgado raised $397 million through his firm from more than 1,600 clients...
08:35

SpaceXAI presents Grok Bot: next-generation AI agents for autonomous work

ИИ-агенты AI agents The SpaceXAI team has announced the launch of Grok Bot, an innovative platform built on AI agents designed to tackle complex work tasks. This tool is positioned as virtual colleagues capable of taking on full-fledged projects, operating within applications and browsers.
The solution's architecture is implemented in a messenger format: the user formulates a task in a chat, and the agent either returns a finished result or requests confirmation to perform key actions...
08:34

Withdrawing cryptocurrency: how to safely and quickly get your funds

The issue of withdrawing funds from cryptocurrency assets is one of the most critical moments for any investor. Many traders, focused on entering positions and managing their portfolio, often underestimate the complexities associated with the final stage—converting digital assets into fiat money or transferring them to cold wallets. A whole range of pitfalls lies here, from fees and limits to verification issues...
08:32

How to top up your cryptocurrency exchange balance: a complete guide from an expert

The issue of topping up your balance is one of the most important and, at the same time, underestimated aspects of working with cryptocurrency platforms. The speed of the transaction, your commission costs, and sometimes even the safety of your capital depend on how correctly you choose your deposit method.
Main methods of depositing funds Today, there are several key methods for topping up a deposit, each with its own specifics...
08:31

Trump Media recorded a loss of $238 million: cryptocurrencies and stocks hit the balance sheet again

Trump Media & Technology Group (DJT) financial results for the second quarter of 2026 came under pressure from volatility in digital assets and the stock market. The company's net loss reached $238.1 million, with the bulk of these losses being purely "paper" in nature.
The gap between revenue and expenses narrowed compared to the previous quarter, when the loss stood at $405.9 million. However, the operational picture remains weak: revenue for the reporting period barely reached $1...
08:30

SEC takes the initiative: regulator prepares its own regime for tokens bypassing Congress

While the U.S. Senate has gone on its August recess without considering the CLARITY Act bill, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has decided not to wait for favors from lawmakers. This Friday, August 14, the regulator will hold an open vote on the Regulation Crypto draft — a special regime for token offerings that could become the SEC's first major step toward building its own regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies under Paul Atkins' leadership...
08:28

Cryptomarket at a crossroads: banking licenses for crypto firms, the return of Strategy, and a new SEC direction

Key events overnight: OCC head advocates for banking licenses for crypto companies, Strategy announces resumption of bitcoin purchases, and the SEC prepares a surprise for the tokenized stocks market.
Market dynamics: bitcoin held its level As of 08:45 Moscow time, bitcoin (BTC) was trading around $63,794. The night session saw a dip to $63,200 followed by a rebound to $64,450, after which the asset returned to the consolidation zone near $63,800...
08:27

OpenAI is losing another key executive: Brad Lightcap is leaving after eight years

Personnel turbulence at OpenAI continues to gain momentum. The company's Chief Operating Officer, Brad Lightcap, one of the most experienced top executives, has announced his departure after eight years of work. His decision is not just another loss for the organization, but a signal of deep-seated changes taking place in the leadership of one of the key players in the artificial intelligence market...
08:26

Truth API brings Trump Media its first million: the price of early access to Trump's posts

Donald Trump's media holding has struck an unexpectedly lucrative vein: its paid early-access service for Truth Social posts has already generated over $1 million in revenue. The company confirmed this in its latest investor report.
The product in question is Truth API, launched in early August. The concept is simple: subscribers get accelerated access to posts from the platform's most influential accounts, including the U...
08:25

Twenty One Capital: quarterly loss of $413.5 million and a strategic pivot away from bitcoin treasury

bitcoin The second quarter proved to be extremely painful for Twenty One Capital. The Tether-backed company recorded a net loss of $413.5 million, with the correction in the digital assets market being the main driver of losses. The revaluation of the cryptocurrency portfolio brought a $401.5 million loss—about 97% of all losses for the reporting period. However, despite this, the entity's balance sheet still holds 43,514 BTC, equivalent to approximately $2...