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Strategy Reports $10 Billion Q2 Profit Amid Bitcoin Rebound

The Bitcoin-buying firm owns 3% of the asset’s total supply.Source link

Blockstream Debuts Simplicity, a Leaner Smart Contract Language for Bitcoin

Simplicity launches on the Liquid sidechain, aiming to avoid Ethereum-style bloat, but experts warn of centralization concerns.Source link

Tether Reports Q2 Profit of $4.9 Billion, CEO Teases U.S. Venture

The stablecoin giant said it has $127 billion in exposure to U.S. Treasuries.Source link

SEC Chair Paul Atkins Unveils Project Crypto, Greenlighting ICOs, Airdrops and More

The SEC also plans to create new registration pathways for DeFi platforms and allow certain crypto investment contracts to trade on unregulated exchanges.Source link

Former OpenSea Manager Has Conviction Overturned in First-Ever Crypto Insider Trading Case

Former OpenSea product manager Nathanial Chastain was convicted in 2023 of wire fraud and money laundering for profiting off inside information on NFT listings.Source link