Since August 7, the price of gold touched its lowest level before rebounding around 4331 dollars per ounce. The conflict between the United States and Iran could not support the safe haven. It caused oil prices to rise, consolidated inflation fears, and increased the likelihood of a US rate hike. The evolution of the dollar and bond yields thus weighs more on the precious metal than the search for security.
Grayscale, a16z and the Crypto Council for Innovation ask the SEC not to automatically tighten the rules for the new generation of ETFs. The crypto sector especially refuses that Bitcoin, Ethereum or other digital assets be placed in the same category as private asset funds, leveraged strategies or event contracts. The three organizations want faster reviews tailored to the real risk of each product.
The dismantling of Sality ends a long cryptocurrency hijacking operation. This botnet, active since 2003, spent its last eight years stealing bitcoins and Ethers. Its method relied on a simple technique: modifying wallet addresses copied on infected machines. CrowdStrike and the U.S. Department of Justice coordinated the operation. This globally conducted operation isolated more than 15,000 machines across several regions of the world. The crypto phenomenon was at the heart of this activity.
Adam Back, a living Bitcoin legend, puts another €7.6 million on the table for Capital B. The goal: 3,521 BTC. The catch? Shareholders could get burned by dilution. That's the name of the game.
After the drone attack in Leipzig, Germany, the EU tightens its sanctions against Russia. 14 crypto platforms already targeted.
After reaching a peak at the end of 2025, the computing power that secures the Bitcoin network is experiencing an unusual decline. Rapha Zagury, CEO of Twenty One Capital, calls this situation the first "bear market of the hashrate." This decline mainly reflects the deterioration of mining profitability. However, the phenomenon is amplified by artificial intelligence, as many operators are now dedicating their energy infrastructures to long-term computing contracts.
The Department of Justice announces a new operation against Hamas's financial circuits. Authorities report having seized $560,000 in cryptocurrency and taking control of domains and servers used to collect funds. This intervention is based on several warrants dating back to 2025 and 2026. Investigators traced addresses used to receive donations, notably through encrypted exchanges and a dedicated site. Crypto is at the center of this financial investigation.
Strategy sold 6,916 bitcoins at an average price of about 62,200 dollars between late June and mid-August. A few weeks later, the company bought back 4,603 at 80,318 dollars each. An operation that looks like a classic "sell low, buy high." Its CEO Phong Le does not regret anything: the Bitcoin price was not the priority. The balance sheet needed to be strengthened first.
Usually, the month of September is a risky period for crypto investments. Historically, Bitcoin shows its weakest monthly performance during this period, while central bank decisions can intensify volatility. This year's context adds many uncertainties, including a probable rate hike in the United States. Despite these threats, three cryptos still have strong arguments to get through the month. These are Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana.
Bitcoin and gold have rarely moved so often in the same direction. Their 90-day correlation reached its highest level since 2020, according to Bitwise. This convergence comes as investors turn away from long-term U.S. bonds, pushing the 10-year Treasury yield up to around 4.8%.