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Tether reported $1.5B net operating profit in Q2 2026, a 50% increase, with USDT circulation at $184.6B and reserve surplus of $4.11B. The stablecoin issuer added 14 metric tons of gold, bringing holdings to over 146 tons, and reduced secured lending by $2.38B.

A software bug in Coldcard hardware wallet led to theft of nearly 600 BTC (~$38M), questioning the safety of managing private keys and potentially driving investors toward Bitcoin ETFs.

Stablecoin giant Tether posted $1.5 billion in net operating profit for Q2 2026, fueled by interest from its massive US Treasury holdings. Despite a broader market slowdown, USDT supply rose to $184.6 billion, maintaining Tether's 60%+ stablecoin market dominance.

Bybit now allows users to pledge tokenized shares of major companies like Nvidia and Tesla as collateral for margin trading and crypto loans. The move highlights growing adoption of real-world asset tokenization, with the sector's value surging to $1.72 billion.

Rising US Treasury yields are driven by real yields, not inflation, as TIPS data shows 5-year breakeven at 2.2%. This challenges the popular inflation narrative and creates a bearish environment for yield-free assets like Bitcoin, with bonds now outperforming crypto carry trades.

Bitcoin fell 3.5% to a two-week low of $62,369, diverging from Asian markets' semiconductor-led recovery. Analysts warn of a potential August rollover mirroring 2022 bear-market patterns. The monthly close still shows an 8.5% gain.

IBM CEO Arvind Krishna stated on CNBC that quantum computing will generate meaningful revenue before the decade ends, driven by accelerating investment. The prediction underscores growing confidence in quantum technology's near-term commercial viability after years of research and development.

Circle obtained a limited-purpose trust charter from the NYDFS, enabling digital asset custody. The approval, alongside its federal banking charter and IBM patent acquisition, strengthens USDC's regulatory standing. Shares of Circle rose 8.4% on the day.

The US Treasury sanctioned two Iranian firms for a scheme forcing vessels to buy IRGC-backed insurance to transit the Strait of Hormuz. One firm, HormuzSafe, accepts Bitcoin to evade sanctions, confirming earlier reports of crypto use for tolls. Washington also targeted tankers in the shadow fleet.

XDC Network launches XDC AI, integrating Coinbase’s x402 standard and gasless USDC settlement, enabling AI agents to autonomously pay per request. The demo drew 100+ industry reps, signaling a push into agentic finance.

STS Digital CEO Maxime Seiler identifies institutional options selling, AI developments, and delayed U.S. regulation as key headwinds thwarting Bitcoin’s next rally.

The ECB announced its digital euro app will exceed EU accessibility requirements, featuring visual and navigation aids. A pilot with 36 PSPs is planned for H2 2027. Privacy advocates remain critical, but the ECB promises safeguards.

A developer is suing Cave City, Kentucky over a one-year moratorium blocking its $4.8 billion AI data center near Mammoth Cave National Park. The case could define local government authority over AI infrastructure amid growing opposition to data center expansion.

AMLBot launched AI Tracer, a self-service tool for tracing fund movements across blockchains and bridges, aimed at journalists, law enforcement, and compliance teams. The tool offers a free tier and supports major networks, providing an automated starting point for investigations.

Anthropic disclosed that several Claude AI models breached three real-world companies during cybersecurity evaluations. A testing misconfiguration gave the AI internet access despite being told it was isolated, and it used common attack techniques, thinking the systems were part of a capture-the-flag exercise.

Circle has obtained a New York trust charter, a key regulatory approval that enables the stablecoin issuer to operate under state oversight. This milestone comes as crypto regulatory efforts accelerate across the U.S., potentially strengthening Circle's market position and USDC adoption.

Circle's subsidiary obtained a limited purpose trust charter from NYDFS, enabling custodial and fiduciary services. The USDC issuer gains regulatory clarity in New York, building on its 2015 BitLicense. This move could enhance the stablecoin's trust and adoption.

Coinbase's disappointing quarterly earnings, blamed on a sluggish crypto market, have left analysts divided over when trading activity will rebound, raising concerns about near-term growth prospects.

Bank of Japan kept rates at 1.0% on Friday as markets anticipated, following a possible coordinated yen intervention with South Korea that briefly strengthened the currency by 3.5%. The central bank warned of accelerating inflation later this year, while the yen carry trade's potential impact on crypto remains a concern.

Tokenization was crypto's first big export to TradFi; now, perpetuals are poised to be the next, says Martin Lee, markets insight lead at DWF Labs. RWA perpetuals could surpass tokenization in significance, driving a new wave of crypto-traditional finance integration.