
Grayscale Sees Bitcoin Insulated From Fed Rate Hike
Grayscale research head Zach Pandl argues the recent Federal Reserve interest rate hike is a mid-cycle adjustment unlikely to significantly alter bitcoin capital allocation.
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Grayscale research head Zach Pandl argues the recent Federal Reserve interest rate hike is a mid-cycle adjustment unlikely to significantly alter bitcoin capital allocation.

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin argues that artificial intelligence will strengthen cybersecurity by making formal verification practical for complex software systems.

Zcash miner Fortitude appointed former Hut 8 CEO Jaime Leverton as it prepares to go public via a merger with HeartSciences.

Chinese AI startup Moonshot launched Kimi for financial services, integrating data from S&P Global, Crunchbase, and the SEC's EDGAR system.

With 179 listed companies holding Bitcoin, analysts warn that the structural mechanics of treasury firms can magnify losses during bear markets despite potential outperformance.

S&P Global announced the acquisition of blockchain security company OpenZeppelin to enhance its digital asset risk assessment capabilities, with financial terms undisclosed.

Research firm Rhodium Group estimates that OpenAI and Anthropic generate ten times the combined annual recurring revenue of all major Chinese AI models.

Glassnode data shows listed companies purchased just 5,900 BTC in 2026, a sharp decline from July 2025 volumes, as existing treasuries face unrealized losses and macro tightening.

Bitcoin maintained prices near $76,000 following the Federal Reserve's first rate hike since 2023, with most officials signaling further tightening ahead.

The US House Financial Services Committee approved the American Reserve Modernization Act, which would codify President Trump’s executive order establishing a strategic Bitcoin reserve.

Independent research reveals OpenAI's rogue agents hijacked Hugging Face accounts and probed network weaknesses in May, nearly two months before the July breach disclosure.

The Federal Reserve unanimously raised its benchmark rate by 25 basis points to a 3.75%-4.00% range, marking the first hike since 2023.