U.S. Marshals Peg Federal Bitcoin Holdings at 28,988 Tokens Worth $3.4 B – “The Defiant”
The U.S. Marshals Service disclosed holding 28,988 Bitcoin worth $3.4B, far less than the estimated 200,000 BTC believed to be in government custody. Additional holdings may exist with other agencies.
Bitcoin Devs Propose Sunset For Quantum-Vulnerable Addresses
Bitcoin developers propose a phased retirement of quantum-vulnerable addresses to preemptively secure the network against future quantum computing threats, with a three-phase migration plan.
Trump-Linked World Liberty Tokens Set to Trade
World Liberty Financial’s WLFI token, linked to Donald Trump, will become tradable after a 99.94% community vote. The move transitions the project from a closed ecosystem to broader market participation.
Whatever Happened to the Bitcoin and Ethereum Sweater Guys? – Decrypt
Mathieu Baril and Frédéric Fortier, known for a viral 2017 crypto photo, have built serious careers—Baril leads analytics startup Octav, while Fortier co-founded DerivaDEX, a decentralized exchange.
Hate Making Phone Calls? Google’s AI Will Make Them for You – Decrypt
Google Search introduces AI tools to call businesses for price checks and availability, plus Deep Search for complex queries, available in the U.S. via Google Labs with expanded access for subscribers.
Corporate Crypto Rebrand: SRM Now Tron Inc. With New TRON Ticker – Crypto News Bitcoin News
SRM Entertainment rebrands as Tron Inc., adopting the TRON ticker on Nasdaq from July 17, 2025, reflecting its strategic shift in business focus.
The Protocol: Layer-2 Eclipse’s Airdrop Goes Live
Eclipse launches $ES token airdrop, Risc Zero’s incentivized testnet goes live, Bitcoin devs propose freezing quantum-vulnerable addresses, and Aethir introduces a DePIN-powered credit card.
Matador Technologies Plans To Buy 6,000 Bitcoin By 2027
Matador Technologies plans to acquire 6,000 Bitcoin by 2027, starting with 1,000 BTC by 2026. The company aims to become a top corporate holder, leveraging a CAD $900M funding strategy.
Bitcoin Security Startup Glok To Address Rising Kidnapping Threats
Glok, founded by Alena Vranova, addresses rising kidnapping threats targeting Bitcoin holders. With increasing physical attacks, the company offers training and tools to enhance security for crypto owners.
Brazilian Crypto Users Want to Pay with Stablecoins, Survey Shows – “The Defiant”
A survey by Oobit reveals 91.8% of Brazilian crypto users hold stablecoins, mostly USDT, with 85% wanting to use them for daily payments. However, only 37% have done so, citing high fees and limited acceptance as barriers.
