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Four publishers each confirm two separate regulatory filings from Block and Gemini, while a Middle East oil move and a board appointment remain two-source stories. Four publishers each confirm two separate regulatory filings from Block and Gemini, while a Middle East oil move and a board appointment remain two-source stories.

Bitcoin's price has flattened out below key levels while altcoins see sharper swings, according to two market reports. Bitcoin has entered a period of relative calm, holding near the $80,000 level while broader crypto markets show signs of building pressure.

The flaw reportedly could let attackers drain funds from certain Lightning wallets, prompting an urgent security alert. Alby, a provider of Bitcoin Lightning Network wallet infrastructure, has published a security alert describing a critical vulnerability in hub software.

The fintech firm joins a growing wave of companies seeking federal bank charters to hold Bitcoin and stablecoins directly. Jack Dorsey's Block has submitted an application to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency for a national trust bank charter, according to reporting from The Block, CryptoBriefing, and crypto.news.

Zcash alone is reported to have gained as much as 2,496% as privacy-focused tokens outperform the rest of the digital asset market. Privacy-focused cryptocurrencies have emerged as the standout performer in a market that has otherwise struggled to find momentum.

The bitcoin-focused firm expanded its holdings even as rival Strategy paused purchases, with its shares surging over the past month. Strive, a company built around accumulating bitcoin on its balance sheet, disclosed the addition of 1,375 BTC to its holdings.

The company added 28,086 ETH, pushing its treasury to 5.93 million coins worth roughly $14.8 billion. Bitmine has added 28,086 ETH to its balance sheet, a purchase valued at roughly $70 million, according to multiple reports. The acquisition lifts the company's total Ethereum holdings to approximately 5.93 million coins.

The sneaker drop extends Michael Saylor's company beyond bitcoin accumulation into consumer merchandise, though buyers reportedly could not pay in bitcoin. Strategy, formerly known as MicroStrategy, sold out a batch of Bitcoin-themed Jordan sneakers priced at $250 per pair.

Michael Saylor's firm paused new Bitcoin purchases while expanding its buyback authority for the STRC credit instrument. Strategy, the business intelligence firm led by executive chairman Michael Saylor, repurchased $176 million in STRC shares this week.

The company resumed purchases briefly before halting them again, according to reports from Decrypt and Yahoo Finance. Strategy briefly resumed purchasing bitcoin after a pause, then stopped again within a week, according to Decrypt and Yahoo Finance. Both outlets confirmed the timeline without disclosing specific purchase amounts or dollar figures tied to the latest activity.

The Hong Kong-listed gaming firm continues expanding its bitcoin treasury as part of an ongoing accumulation strategy. Boyaa Interactive International has added 205 Bitcoin to its balance sheet, according to crypto.news. The purchase lifts the company's total holdings to 4,316 BTC.

The plan calls for Ethereum's Layer 1 to withstand quantum computing attacks by the end of 2029. The Ethereum Foundation has set a target date of December 2029 for making Ethereum's Layer 1 network quantum-resistant, according to reports from crypto.news, CoinGape, U.Today, Unchained and CryptoPotato.

Two reports carried by AltcoinGordon this week each contain accounts that cannot both be true, and neither conflict resolves on the evidence at hand. Two reports carried by AltcoinGordon this week each contain accounts that cannot both be true, and neither conflict resolves on the evidence at hand.

On-chain negotiations returned most of the funds while the white hats retained 598.5 BTC, with discussions ongoing over remaining amounts. Liquid Network, the Bitcoin sidechain operated by Blockstream, has recovered 3,400 BTC following negotiations conducted directly on the blockchain.

Reports on Malone Lam's Bitcoin-theft plea agree on nearly every detail except where the case is being prosecuted, with Coinfomania citing Singaporean jurisdiction while other outlets describe a U.S. federal case in Washington D.C.

A bug fix on the Bitcoin sidechain appears tied to the recovery of most of the funds taken in a bridge exploit. Attackers who exploited a bridge vulnerability on the Liquid Network are reportedly sending back most of the Bitcoin they took.

The company added 376 Bitcoin, funded through a fresh capital raise, extending its corporate treasury strategy. Capital B has grown its Bitcoin treasury to 3,521 BTC following a new acquisition of 376 coins. The purchase was reported alongside a capital raise used to fund the transaction.

Ireland's Criminal Assets Bureau ties private vault storage to a crackdown worth roughly €360 million in seized crypto assets. Reports indicate Irish criminal gangs are turning to rented private vaults to store crypto seed phrases, the alphanumeric keys that unlock access to digital wallets.