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According to Bitcoin News posted on X, COLDCARD Mk3 users recently faced potential bitcoin theft risk following a security breach affecting the hardware wallet platform. Prince Filip, a Mk3 user, discovered the vulnerability during vacation when he learned that his entire bitcoin holdings could be compromised.

According to Israeli media, local authorities have notified residents of Upper Galilee that they will hear explosions overnight due to Israeli military operations in Lebanon.

According to Bloomberg, Chicago Federal Reserve President Austan Goolsbee indicated on Friday, August 14, that the central bank should wait 3-4 months of improved inflation readings before considering further rate hikes. Goolsbee noted that while recent Consumer Price Index (CPI) data showed encouraging signs with tariff and oil price impacts being absorbed, inflation remains elevated above the Fed's 2% target. He supported the Fed's decision to hold rates steady in July, citing inflation as the

According to Bloomberg, on Aug. 13, a Betterment survey revealed that 26% of Gen Z investors in the U.S. treat sports betting as a "deliberate, ongoing component" of their wealth plans. By contrast, only 14% of millennials, 6% of Gen X, and 1% of baby boomers view sports betting as a wealth-building tool. The online survey gathered responses from 1,000 U.S. retail investors. The finding aligns with a Northwestern Mutual study from March, which attributed the shift to housing unaffordability and

Gate News message, US Bitcoin ETFs recorded a net inflow of $6.1M on August 14. Bitwise's CEXB led the inflows with $6.1M, while ARKB experienced the largest outflow at $58.8M, followed by Fidelity's FBTC at $55.1M. Tracked ETF custody wallets moved 2,015 BTC (approximately $126.1M) during the period.

On Thursday's Clacton by-election, Nigel Farage won his seat back with 22,239 votes (63% of the vote), allowing a resumed parliamentary standards investigation into his failure to register a £5 million gift from cryptocurrency investor Christopher Harborne. The Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards suspended its inquiry when Farage resigned as an MP in July; his electoral victory returned him to Parliament and triggered the probe's resumption. The investigation concerns whether Farage should

According to Bitcoin News on X, a long-term Bitcoin holder lost approximately $750,000 in BTC after depositing funds to an Australian exchange, with all assets withdrawn within 12 hours of the deposit. A friend of the victim revealed that hackers had compromised their Google account for around three months, gaining access to email and cloud-backed Google Authenticator credentials, and waited for the holder to deposit BTC before extracting the funds. The exchange approved the withdrawal request,

According to the Gulf Cooperation Council Secretary-General, Iran's attack constitutes an unacceptable escalation and seriously violates international freedom of navigation.

According to Bitcoin News, a long-term Bitcoin holder lost approximately $750,000 in BTC within 12 hours of depositing funds to an Australian exchange after his Google account was compromised for about three months. According to his friend, the attacker gained access to his email and Google Authenticator backup credentials stored in cloud storage, then waited for the victim to deposit BTC before initiating the withdrawal. The exchange approved the attacker's withdrawal request, and the account h

According to Iran's Foreign Ministry, Tajikistan's Energy and Water Resources Minister and Transport Minister visited Tehran on Saturday evening this week to meet with Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. Araghchi emphasized the need to leverage the countries' existing potential to strengthen bilateral relations, particularly in economic and trade sectors.

According to RWA.xyz, tokenized stock holders doubled to 1.31 million over the past month, with monthly transfers surging 179% to $23.13 billion.

According to Jin10, the Israeli military carried out an airstrike on Dirzahrani town in the Nabatieh region of southern Lebanon on August 16, resulting in 4 deaths and 17 injuries.

According to a 13F filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Paul Tudor Jones' macro hedge fund Tudor Investment Corp held 688,529 shares of BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) as of June 30, with a position value of $22.9 million. The firm increased its holdings by 18.9% compared to 579,083 shares in the prior quarter. Tudor Investment Corp manages approximately $106 billion in assets.

According to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli Defense Forces struck a Hezbollah command center that issued orders for an attack in a response operation on August 15. Netanyahu announced the military action via official channels as part of Israel's response to the hostile activity.

According to Katie Stockton, founder of Fairlead Strategies, bitcoin shows signs of long-term downside exhaustion on August 14, suggesting the asset may have found a major low after trading around $63,000. Stockton pointed to rare long-term oversold readings on two of her preferred technical indicators, a combination historically preceding major turning points. The Fear and Greed Index stood at 34, in the "fear" zone. Stockton extended the major-low thesis to ether, with technical signals sugges

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated today that Hezbollah violated the Lebanon ceasefire agreement and attacked Israeli troops within the Yellow Line, the demarcation zone between Israel and Lebanon.

According to the Israeli Defense Forces, an IDF officer and two soldiers were struck by a drone carrying explosives in southern Lebanon last night (August 14), sustaining serious injuries.

According to KPMG U.S., Tether International's audited financial statements for 2025 showed reserves exceeded liabilities by $6.8 billion as of December 31, 2025. The unqualified opinion, commonly referred to as a clean audit, means the auditor concluded that the financial statements were presented fairly under applicable accounting standards. Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino stated the company intends to complete annual audits while continuing quarterly reserve attestations.

According to China Earthquake Networks Center, a 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck Tomini Bay, Indonesia, on August 16 at 00:25 UTC (north latitude 0.20 degrees, east longitude 120.25 degrees). The epicenter was recorded at a depth of 80 kilometers.

According to Israeli Channel 12, citing security officials, an Israeli tank in southern Gaza was struck by an explosive device recently, with no casualties reported. The Israeli military subsequently carried out a retaliatory strike.