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$3.5 Billion Debt Financing: Galaxy Digital to Support Data Center Projects
sources familiar with the matter revealed Galaxy Digital Inc. plans to issue approximately $3.5 billion in high-yield bonds for the first time, aiming to fund data center projects associated with CoreWeave Inc. According to the sources, Galaxy Digital is marketing the bond issuance to investors at a yield of around 9%. Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs are acting as underwriters for this issuance, with pricing expected to be finalized on Thursday. The sources requested anonymity as the information has not yet been made public.
Galaxy Launches Institutional-Grade On-Chain Financing Program GOFR, Offering Up to $100 Million in First-Loss Protection
Galaxy announces the launch of the institutional-grade on-chain financing program GOFR (Galaxy On-chain Financing Rate), enabling institutional clients to indirectly access the on-chain credit market through Galaxy, secure financing at a single optimized rate, with Galaxy acting as the counterparty.
Analysis: Strategy Capital Restructuring Alleviates Short-Term Liquidity Pressure, But Structural Risks Remain
Odaily Odaily News, Galaxy Research Head Alex Thorn stated that the capital management reforms recently launched by Michael Saylor's Strategy (MSTR) have effectively eased market concerns over its liquidity and preferred stock system pressure in the short term. However, he noted these measures are more about "buying time" rather than fundamentally resolving structural issues.Over the past few weeks, Strategy has faced pressure on its "Digital Credit" preferred stock system. Its STRC ("Stretch" preferred shares) fell below par value, hitting a low of approximately $71.25, raising market concerns about Bitcoin price declines, shrinking dollar reserves, and the company's ability to pay preferred stock dividends. Subsequently, market discussions focused on three stress scenarios: selling Bitcoin, issuing additional MSTR shares (diluting existing shareholders), or cutting/suspending preferred stock dividends.In response, Strategy announced a comprehensive capital management restructuring on Monday, introducing a "Digital Credit Capital Framework." This includes five key tools: a board-approved dollar reserve policy, an adjustment to the STRC dividend mechanism, a $1 billion preferred stock buyback authorization, a $1 billion MSTR common stock buyback authorization, and a Bitcoin monetization mechanism. Concurrently, the company increased the annualized dividend rate on STRC from 11.5% to 12%.The market reacted positively, with both MSTR and STRC seeing significant gains that day, and Bitcoin also rebounded alongside.Alex Thorn pointed out that this adjustment has improved market sentiment in the short term, extending Strategy's cash coverage cycle to approximately 17 months and enhancing its capital buffer through new financing. However, the company still faces approximately $6.7 billion in convertible bond maturities during 2027-2028, meaning long-term structural risks persist. The core issue is not whether Strategy holds enough Bitcoin (approximately 847,000 BTC), but rather that its dollar liquidity is insufficient to cover preferred stock and capital structure obligations without harming the interests of any party, leading to a squeeze between different classes of shareholders.Nonetheless, the key significance of this adjustment lies in enhancing the "optionality" of the company's capital tools. It shifts Strategy from a single-direction Bitcoin accumulation strategy towards a more proactive asset-liability management model, thereby preventing short-term liquidity issues from evolving into a systemic crisis. Although the current Bitcoin market environment is relatively weak and may not have bottomed out yet, Strategy's new framework has, to some extent, bought the company a window of time to wait for more favorable market conditions.
Fintech startup Karta completes $15 million Series A funding round, led by Galaxy Ventures
Odaily reports: Fintech startup Karta has announced the completion of a $15 million Series A funding round, led by Galaxy Ventures, with participation from Illuminate, Canary, and Clocktower Ventures. The company has also secured a $125 million debt facility provided by CIM Group. Karta offers a U.S. credit card service for overseas clients holding assets with American banks or brokerages, requiring “no SSN or ITIN.” It allows users to manage all post-card-issuance operations via WhatsApp. The company has already partnered with approximately 85 private banks and wealth management institutions. (Fortune)
Morpho completes $175 million funding round, led by a16z Crypto and Paradigm
DeFi lending protocol Morpho has announced the completion of a $175 million funding round, led by a16z Crypto, Paradigm, and Ribbit Capital, with participation from Apollo Funds, Circle Ventures, VanEck, and other institutions.The report states that this funding round was priced based on the average price of Morpho tokens over the past month, corresponding to a valuation of approximately $2 billion for the protocol. Morpho allows institutions to customize lending markets and risk parameters on-chain and has already attracted adoption by institutions such as Coinbase, Kraken, Anchorage Digital, and Galaxy Digital.Data shows that Morpho's current Total Value Locked (TVL) is approximately $6.6 billion. The company stated that it will continue to expand its institutional-grade DeFi lending business and strengthen competition with lending protocols like Aave. (Fortune)
Analysis: Bitcoin-Backed Lending May Unlock a Trillion-Dollar Market, Yet a Vast Gap Persists Between Potential Demand and Actual Usage
that, according to the latest report from crypto lending platform Ledn, the global market for Bitcoin-backed consumer lending could grow nearly 300 times over the next decade, reaching $1 trillion, while a significant amount of potential demand remains untapped.The report cites a survey conducted by consumer research firm Protocol Theory among 1,244 cryptocurrency holders in the United States and Australia. It shows that approximately 88% of respondents are willing to consider using crypto-backed loans or credit products, but only 14% have actually used such services, creating a so-called "6:1 interest-to-adoption gap."Ledn estimates that the current global market size for Bitcoin-backed consumer lending is around $3 billion. In comparison, Galaxy Research previously estimated the entire crypto lending market peaked at $73.6 billion in the third quarter of 2025. Ledn co-founder Mauricio Di Bartolomeo stated: "The demand-side problem has been solved. What the industry is truly missing right now is the trust infrastructure that allows borrowers to build confidence."The survey indicates that the core factors hindering user adoption of crypto-backed lending are not a lack of awareness, but concerns over price volatility, forced liquidation risks, and regulatory uncertainty. When choosing a lending platform, users prioritize platform reputation, custody security, transparency, and risk management over simple interest rates. The report argues that crypto-backed lending is essentially similar to "stock-backed financing" or "home equity loans" in traditional finance, allowing users to obtain liquidity without selling their long-term holdings. (CoinDesk)
Galaxy Research: Bitcoin losses related to the Coldcard vulnerability have risen to $70 million
Galaxy Research stated on Friday that over 1,000 BTC from nearly 1,200 addresses have been moved, valued at approximately $70 million, with the transactions believed to be linked to a vulnerability affecting Coldcard hardware wallets.Earlier, Coldcard manufacturer Coinkite issued a warning on Thursday about an ongoing issue with seed phrases generated by Coldcard Mk3 devices. Out of caution, the company reminded all users who generated seed phrases using Mk3 devices with firmware version 4.0.1, released in March 2021, or later, that their funds may be at risk.Subsequently, Coinkite expanded the scope of its risk alert to include certain firmware versions of Mk4, Mk5, and Coldcard Q, and released emergency firmware updates for all affected models.Coinkite CEO Rodolfo Novak (also known as NVK) apologized on Friday and stated that the company takes "full responsibility" for the firmware vulnerability, acknowledging that internal review processes failed to identify the issue.Novak also suggested that the vulnerability may have been discovered with the help of artificial intelligence, noting that this incident reflects a "sobering reality under the new AI paradigm." He warned that AI-assisted code review could identify potential vulnerabilities faster than experienced security experts, while also making it easier for attackers to exploit weaknesses in public code.
CLARITY Act's probability of passage in 2026 drops to 30%, US Senator Jon Husted expresses support
on July 28 that U.S. Senator Jon Husted publicly supported the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, stating that if the United States wants to maintain its leading position in the digital asset field, it needs a clear, enforceable regulatory framework that supports innovation and employment.The CLARITY Act aims to establish the first comprehensive federal framework for crypto regulation in the U.S., dividing jurisdiction between the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The bill classifies tokens into three categories, granting the CFTC exclusive regulatory authority over the spot market for digital commodities, while the SEC continues to oversee assets that still resemble securities.Galaxy Research has lowered the probability of the CLARITY Act becoming law by 2026 from 50% to 30%. Alex Thorn, the firm's Head of Research, stated that the 60-vote threshold in the Senate is the main obstacle, and supporters may not yet hold a simple majority.The revised version of the bill proposes to prohibit the President, Vice President, members of Congress, federal judges, and their spouses from receiving compensation through the issuance or sponsorship of digital assets during their term in office until January 2029. It also requires relevant officials to sell their cryptocurrency holdings or place them in a blind trust.
Senator Lummis Champions the CLARITY Act to Combat Lazarus Group and Other Crypto Illegal Activities
According to Bitcoin.com, U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis is pushing hard for the CLARITY Act to complete Senate voting before Congress adjourns. Section 303 of the bill grants the Treasury Department the authority to impose targeted digital asset sanctions on foreign jurisdictions, while Section 305 allows exchanges to freeze suspicious transactions for up to 180 days. On-chain data shows that North Korea's Lazarus Group stole approximately $643 million in the first half of 2026, accounting for two-thirds of the total global crypto theft during the same period ($972 million), including a $285 million attack on Drift Protocol in April and a $292 million attack on the KelpDAO cross-chain bridge. The group's cumulative theft amount has reached $6.75 billion since 2019. Currently, Galaxy Research has lowered the probability of the CLARITY Act passing within 2026 to 30%. The bill still requires 60 votes to advance, meaning at least 7 Democratic senators need to vote across party lines in support.
Galaxy Research 下调《CLARITY法案》2026 年通过预期至 30%，呼吁加快推动立法
Galaxy Digital 研究主管 Alex Thorn 表示，已将《CLARITY 法案》在 2026 年成为法律的概率预期下调至 30%。他同时指出，该法案有助于完善监管框架、加强投资者保护、推动创新，并促进美国相关产业发展。Alex Thorn 认为，当前已不适合继续进行渐进式谈判，呼吁通过更有力的推动和政策领导力促成立法。
Mike Novogratz Calls for Bipartisan Compromise to Advance the "Clarity Act"
Odaily News: Mike Novogratz calls for bipartisan compromise to advance the "Clarity Act." Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz stated that the "Clarity Act" is crucial for America's future, and currently only final polishing of wording related to ethics clauses remains. The American people will not allow politicians to have special advantages in financial investments that ordinary citizens do not possess. Both Republican and Democratic lawmakers are aware of this, and both sides have reviewed the relevant polling data. He calls on both parties to recognize the current public sentiment; Republican senators need to further pressure the White House, while Democratic senators should understand that they cannot rely on a single digital asset bill to solve all levels of corruption across the entire U.S. Congress must demonstrate to the public that it can still function properly and advance legislation for the long-term interests of the American people.
Galaxy Head of Research: Bitcoin Policy Institute Officially Intervenes in Abandoned Bitcoin Case, Plans to Push Court to Dismiss All Lawsuits
Galaxy 研究主管 Alex Thorn在 X 平台发文披露，围绕“Noah Doe”试图通过法律程序获得中本聪比特币所有权的遗弃比特币案件迎来重大进展，比特币政策研究所（BPI）已正式申请作为被告介入此案并寻求推动法院驳回全部诉讼。据悉，由律师事务所 White & Case 代理的 BPI 此次不仅申请介入案件，还提交了拟答辩文件、15 项积极抗辩理由并计划提出撤诉动议。 Alex Thorn 透露，BPI 称其具备介入资格，因为该机构长期自托管一部分计划无限期持有的比特币储备，而原告所主张的“长期未动用即构成遗弃”的理论，恰恰可能将类似资产纳入未来诉讼范围。如果本案的法律逻辑最终获得法院支持，未来可能成为剥夺长期自托管用户资产所有权的先例，所以这场诉讼不仅关乎中本聪相关资产，也关系到整个比特币自托管生态的法律基础。
Bybit Launches New Rewards Program Bybit Galaxy, Encouraging Diverse Platform Interactions
Bybit has announced the launch of a new rewards program, Bybit Galaxy, which for the first time unifies diverse interactions across the exchange into a single reward system. This encompasses multiple segments including trading, wealth management, fiat, payments, and interactive tasks, shifting the reward focus from trading volume to the entire platform product line.Users can earn Galaxy Points in two ways:Bybit users can earn Galaxy Points through the following two methods:1. Accumulate points by trading designated Galaxy trading pairs. Points are calculated based on effective trading volume, with a minimum starting threshold of $2.2. Complete daily tasks, which involve seven Bybit products: Wealth Management, Fiat, Lending, TradFi, Alpha, Bybit Card, and Bybit Pay.Users can start earning points upon their first visit to the Bybit Galaxy page, with no registration required. They can continue to climb the leaderboard through trading, borrowing, depositing, spending, and staking.Points can only be redeemed via the prize pool. The effective points threshold will be dynamically generated based on the value of each prize pool.The event begins on July 27, 2026, at 10:00 (UTC).
Arthur Hayes spent 13.82 million USDC to purchase 7,212.6 ETH
Odaily reports, according to on-chain analyst Yu Jin's monitoring, Arthur Hayes spent 6.32 million USDC through FalconX and Galaxy Digital to purchase 3,298 ETH via OTC 2 hours ago. Since July 15, Arthur Hayes (0x6cd...7e21) has cumulatively spent 13.82 million USDC to buy 7,212.6 ETH at an average price of $1,916.
5 million USDC transferred to BitMEX founder Arthur Hayes’ address from Galaxy Digital OTC Desk
according to Onchain Lens monitoring, BitMEX founder Arthur Hayes (0x6cd...7e21) has received 5 million USDC from Galaxy Digital OTC Desk.
3 months after inactivity, a whale bought 27,000 ETH worth $52.03 million through Galaxy Digital OTC 4 hours ago
Odaily Planet Daily reported that according to Lookonchain monitoring, a whale, after 3 months of inactivity, bought 27,000 ETH worth $52.03 million through Galaxy Digital OTC 4 hours ago.
A new wallet withdrew 74,900 HYPE worth $4.39 million from Galaxy Digital and transferred it to Coinbase
Odaily reports, monitored by Onchain Lens, a new wallet withdrew 74,900 HYPE worth approximately $4.39 million from Galaxy Digital and transferred it to Coinbase, presumably for sale.
Profit of $18.8 million: Suspected Multicoin Capital sells 607,000 HYPE
: According to on-chain analyst Ember's monitoring, an address suspected to be associated with Multicoin Capital (0xaB3...297) is selling 607,000 HYPE, worth $37 million; 4 hours ago, it transferred 395,000 HYPE to Coinbase and requested the redemption of 211,000 HYPE staked on Hyperliquid. These HYPE tokens were purchased 5 months ago via Galaxy Digital OTC at a price of $30. Of these, 210,000 HYPE were deposited into staking, while 395,000 HYPE remained in the wallet. Based on the current HYPE price of $61, its profit stands at $18.8 million.
Galaxy Research: Bitcoin losses related to the Coldcard vulnerability have risen to $70 million
Galaxy Research stated on Friday that over 1,000 BTC from nearly 1,200 addresses have been moved, valued at approximately $70 million, with the transactions believed to be linked to a vulnerability affecting Coldcard hardware wallets.Earlier, Coldcard manufacturer Coinkite issued a warning on Thursday about an ongoing issue with seed phrases generated by Coldcard Mk3 devices. Out of caution, the company reminded all users who generated seed phrases using Mk3 devices with firmware version 4.0.1, released in March 2021, or later, that their funds may be at risk.Subsequently, Coinkite expanded the scope of its risk alert to include certain firmware versions of Mk4, Mk5, and Coldcard Q, and released emergency firmware updates for all affected models.Coinkite CEO Rodolfo Novak (also known as NVK) apologized on Friday and stated that the company takes "full responsibility" for the firmware vulnerability, acknowledging that internal review processes failed to identify the issue.Novak also suggested that the vulnerability may have been discovered with the help of artificial intelligence, noting that this incident reflects a "sobering reality under the new AI paradigm." He warned that AI-assisted code review could identify potential vulnerabilities faster than experienced security experts, while also making it easier for attackers to exploit weaknesses in public code.
Senator Lummis Champions the CLARITY Act to Combat Lazarus Group and Other Crypto Illegal Activities
According to Bitcoin.com, U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis is pushing hard for the CLARITY Act to complete Senate voting before Congress adjourns. Section 303 of the bill grants the Treasury Department the authority to impose targeted digital asset sanctions on foreign jurisdictions, while Section 305 allows exchanges to freeze suspicious transactions for up to 180 days. On-chain data shows that North Korea's Lazarus Group stole approximately $643 million in the first half of 2026, accounting for two-thirds of the total global crypto theft during the same period ($972 million), including a $285 million attack on Drift Protocol in April and a $292 million attack on the KelpDAO cross-chain bridge. The group's cumulative theft amount has reached $6.75 billion since 2019. Currently, Galaxy Research has lowered the probability of the CLARITY Act passing within 2026 to 30%. The bill still requires 60 votes to advance, meaning at least 7 Democratic senators need to vote across party lines in support.
Galaxy Digital Commits $5 Million to Advance Bitcoin Quantum-Resistance Initiative
According to Decrypt, Galaxy Digital has officially launched the "Bitcoin Quantum Readiness Initiative," with three core pillars including: providing up to $5 million in post-quantum cryptography research grants to developers, publishing specialized research reports through Galaxy Research, and establishing a quantum advisory committee composed of scholars from multiple top universities. The initiative targets "Q-Day"—the critical moment when quantum computers utilize Shor's algorithm to crack Bitcoin's elliptic curve encryption, forge signatures, and steal wallet assets. Project Eleven predicts that quantum computers capable of cryptographic threats may emerge as early as 2030, at which point approximately 6.9 million BTC will face exposure risks. The Coinbase Quantum Advisory Committee has also called on developers to immediately initiate migration work. Meanwhile, Trump has signed an executive order setting the deadline for the U.S. federal government to complete post-quantum cryptography migration to December 2031.
Galaxy Digital OTC-linked address deposits 15,000 ETH to exchange, valued at $34.74 million
Odaily报道 According to Ai Yi monitoring, a Galaxy Digital OTC-related address (0x16F...1Fde) has deposited 15,000 ETH, worth $34.74 million, to an exchange. These funds originated from 38,000 ETH withdrawn from Aave a week ago, which was the day when Kelp DAO was attacked, causing Aave to potentially face bad debt.
Kraken Extorted by Criminal Group; Refuses to Comply and Cooperates with Law Enforcement Investigation
According to CoinDesk, cryptocurrency exchange Kraken was extorted by a criminal group that threatened to publicly release videos of its internal systems. Kraken stated that it had previously identified and addressed two incidents involving unauthorized access by internal personnel, affecting limited customer data from approximately 2,000 accounts—0.02% of its total user base—but emphasized that its systems were never breached and customer funds remained secure at all times. Nick Percoco, Kraken’s Chief Security Officer, explicitly affirmed the company would not capitulate to criminals. Kraken has notified affected users, enhanced security controls, and is cooperating with law enforcement authorities to advance the investigation; it believes existing evidence is sufficient to identify and apprehend those responsible. Separately, Galaxy Digital recently experienced a similar cybersecurity incident, though it likewise resulted in no loss of customer funds or data.
Galaxy Research: Bitcoin losses related to the Coldcard vulnerability have risen to $70 million
Galaxy Research stated on Friday that over 1,000 BTC from nearly 1,200 addresses have been moved, valued at approximately $70 million, with the transactions believed to be linked to a vulnerability affecting Coldcard hardware wallets.Earlier, Coldcard manufacturer Coinkite issued a warning on Thursday about an ongoing issue with seed phrases generated by Coldcard Mk3 devices. Out of caution, the company reminded all users who generated seed phrases using Mk3 devices with firmware version 4.0.1, released in March 2021, or later, that their funds may be at risk.Subsequently, Coinkite expanded the scope of its risk alert to include certain firmware versions of Mk4, Mk5, and Coldcard Q, and released emergency firmware updates for all affected models.Coinkite CEO Rodolfo Novak (also known as NVK) apologized on Friday and stated that the company takes "full responsibility" for the firmware vulnerability, acknowledging that internal review processes failed to identify the issue.Novak also suggested that the vulnerability may have been discovered with the help of artificial intelligence, noting that this incident reflects a "sobering reality under the new AI paradigm." He warned that AI-assisted code review could identify potential vulnerabilities faster than experienced security experts, while also making it easier for attackers to exploit weaknesses in public code.
Galaxy Acquires 500 Acres in Texas to Build AI and HPC Data Center Campus
: Galaxy posted on the X platform, stating that Galaxy is expanding its data center footprint. It has signed a development agreement and acquired 500 acres of land in McGregor, Texas, for the construction and operation of an AI and HPC data center campus. Galaxy is advancing the power infrastructure required to support the campus, with the initial development phase expected to reach 74 megawatts.Galaxy believes the McGregor campus has the potential to develop into a multi-hundred-megawatt site by 2030. This campus will become Galaxy's second major data center investment in Texas, following its 1.6-gigawatt flagship Helios campus in West Texas.
CLARITY Act's probability of passage in 2026 drops to 30%, US Senator Jon Husted expresses support
on July 28 that U.S. Senator Jon Husted publicly supported the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, stating that if the United States wants to maintain its leading position in the digital asset field, it needs a clear, enforceable regulatory framework that supports innovation and employment.The CLARITY Act aims to establish the first comprehensive federal framework for crypto regulation in the U.S., dividing jurisdiction between the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The bill classifies tokens into three categories, granting the CFTC exclusive regulatory authority over the spot market for digital commodities, while the SEC continues to oversee assets that still resemble securities.Galaxy Research has lowered the probability of the CLARITY Act becoming law by 2026 from 50% to 30%. Alex Thorn, the firm's Head of Research, stated that the 60-vote threshold in the Senate is the main obstacle, and supporters may not yet hold a simple majority.The revised version of the bill proposes to prohibit the President, Vice President, members of Congress, federal judges, and their spouses from receiving compensation through the issuance or sponsorship of digital assets during their term in office until January 2029. It also requires relevant officials to sell their cryptocurrency holdings or place them in a blind trust.
K3 Capital Announces Partnership with Galaxy and Accountable to Launch Institutional Yield Vault
K3 Capital announces a partnership with Galaxy and Accountable to launch an Institutional Yield Vault, bringing institutional OTC lending relationships on-chain. The product is deployed on the Monad network, uses AUSD as the settlement asset, and adopts a single-borrower model with Nasdaq-listed company Galaxy as the sole borrower. The initial size is 30 million AUSD, with a target total credit line of 100 million AUSD and a fixed annual interest rate of 7.5%.
Senator Lummis Champions the CLARITY Act to Combat Lazarus Group and Other Crypto Illegal Activities
According to Bitcoin.com, U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis is pushing hard for the CLARITY Act to complete Senate voting before Congress adjourns. Section 303 of the bill grants the Treasury Department the authority to impose targeted digital asset sanctions on foreign jurisdictions, while Section 305 allows exchanges to freeze suspicious transactions for up to 180 days. On-chain data shows that North Korea's Lazarus Group stole approximately $643 million in the first half of 2026, accounting for two-thirds of the total global crypto theft during the same period ($972 million), including a $285 million attack on Drift Protocol in April and a $292 million attack on the KelpDAO cross-chain bridge. The group's cumulative theft amount has reached $6.75 billion since 2019. Currently, Galaxy Research has lowered the probability of the CLARITY Act passing within 2026 to 30%. The bill still requires 60 votes to advance, meaning at least 7 Democratic senators need to vote across party lines in support.
Galaxy Head of Research: BIP-110 Signaling Support Rate May Be Far Below 55% Mandatory Activation Threshold
The Galaxy Head of Research stated in a post on X that, based on the current growth rate, even if the recent acceleration continues, the BIP-110 signaling will still be more than 51 percentage points below the mandatory 55% threshold by the activation block.
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Loss of $241K: Arthur Hayes sells 2,364.38 ETH
Odaily News: According to Lookonchain monitoring, Arthur Hayes (@CryptoHayes) deposited 2,364.38 ETH into Cumberland and Galaxy Digital over the past 2 hours, and received 4.3 million USDC in return, at a selling price of $1,821, incurring a loss of $241,000, or a loss rate of 5.3%. He had previously purchased 7,213 ETH at around $1,923, valued at $13.87 million.
Galaxy Research: Bitcoin losses related to the Coldcard vulnerability have risen to $70 million
Galaxy Research stated on Friday that over 1,000 BTC from nearly 1,200 addresses have been moved, valued at approximately $70 million, with the transactions believed to be linked to a vulnerability affecting Coldcard hardware wallets.Earlier, Coldcard manufacturer Coinkite issued a warning on Thursday about an ongoing issue with seed phrases generated by Coldcard Mk3 devices. Out of caution, the company reminded all users who generated seed phrases using Mk3 devices with firmware version 4.0.1, released in March 2021, or later, that their funds may be at risk.Subsequently, Coinkite expanded the scope of its risk alert to include certain firmware versions of Mk4, Mk5, and Coldcard Q, and released emergency firmware updates for all affected models.Coinkite CEO Rodolfo Novak (also known as NVK) apologized on Friday and stated that the company takes "full responsibility" for the firmware vulnerability, acknowledging that internal review processes failed to identify the issue.Novak also suggested that the vulnerability may have been discovered with the help of artificial intelligence, noting that this incident reflects a "sobering reality under the new AI paradigm." He warned that AI-assisted code review could identify potential vulnerabilities faster than experienced security experts, while also making it easier for attackers to exploit weaknesses in public code.
Bybit Launches New Rewards Program Bybit Galaxy, Encouraging Diverse Platform Interactions
Bybit has announced the launch of a new rewards program, Bybit Galaxy, which for the first time unifies diverse interactions across the exchange into a single reward system. This encompasses multiple segments including trading, wealth management, fiat, payments, and interactive tasks, shifting the reward focus from trading volume to the entire platform product line.Users can earn Galaxy Points in two ways:Bybit users can earn Galaxy Points through the following two methods:1. Accumulate points by trading designated Galaxy trading pairs. Points are calculated based on effective trading volume, with a minimum starting threshold of $2.2. Complete daily tasks, which involve seven Bybit products: Wealth Management, Fiat, Lending, TradFi, Alpha, Bybit Card, and Bybit Pay.Users can start earning points upon their first visit to the Bybit Galaxy page, with no registration required. They can continue to climb the leaderboard through trading, borrowing, depositing, spending, and staking.Points can only be redeemed via the prize pool. The effective points threshold will be dynamically generated based on the value of each prize pool.The event begins on July 27, 2026, at 10:00 (UTC).
Galaxy Acquires 500 Acres in Texas to Build AI and HPC Data Center Campus
: Galaxy posted on the X platform, stating that Galaxy is expanding its data center footprint. It has signed a development agreement and acquired 500 acres of land in McGregor, Texas, for the construction and operation of an AI and HPC data center campus. Galaxy is advancing the power infrastructure required to support the campus, with the initial development phase expected to reach 74 megawatts.Galaxy believes the McGregor campus has the potential to develop into a multi-hundred-megawatt site by 2030. This campus will become Galaxy's second major data center investment in Texas, following its 1.6-gigawatt flagship Helios campus in West Texas.
Galaxy 收购得州 500 英亩土地，推进 AI 与高性能计算数据中心建设
Galaxy 宣布已在美国得克萨斯州麦格雷戈收购约 500 英亩土地，用于建设人工智能与高性能计算数据中心园区。项目首期开发规模预计达 74 兆瓦，计划于 2028 年开始供电，后续在新增输电基础设施完成后，园区有望于 2030 年前扩展至数百兆瓦级。
CLARITY Act's probability of passage in 2026 drops to 30%, US Senator Jon Husted expresses support
on July 28 that U.S. Senator Jon Husted publicly supported the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, stating that if the United States wants to maintain its leading position in the digital asset field, it needs a clear, enforceable regulatory framework that supports innovation and employment.The CLARITY Act aims to establish the first comprehensive federal framework for crypto regulation in the U.S., dividing jurisdiction between the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The bill classifies tokens into three categories, granting the CFTC exclusive regulatory authority over the spot market for digital commodities, while the SEC continues to oversee assets that still resemble securities.Galaxy Research has lowered the probability of the CLARITY Act becoming law by 2026 from 50% to 30%. Alex Thorn, the firm's Head of Research, stated that the 60-vote threshold in the Senate is the main obstacle, and supporters may not yet hold a simple majority.The revised version of the bill proposes to prohibit the President, Vice President, members of Congress, federal judges, and their spouses from receiving compensation through the issuance or sponsorship of digital assets during their term in office until January 2029. It also requires relevant officials to sell their cryptocurrency holdings or place them in a blind trust.