U.S. gross national debt crossed $39 trillion in mid-March, and debt held by the public stood at over $31 trillion. With the Congressional Budget Office projecting a $1.9 trillion deficit in fiscal 2026 and public debt rising to $56 trillion by 2036, Sen. Cynthia Lummis is pitching the proposed BITCOIN Act to have the Treasury
Key Takeaways A solo home miner claimed the full 3.1382 BTC reward from block #957382 via Public Pool on July 9, 2026. Bitaxe ran at 995.2 GH/s for eight hours before beating roughly 900 EH/s of network hashrate. Win adds to solo block wins tracked by Soloblocks.io and D-Central.tech since block 853,742 in 2024. On
Key Takeaways Campbell Harvey says an $8 billion 51% attack could pair Bitcoin hashpower with shorts. Duke University’s model puts the cost near 0.5% of bitcoin’s value, challenging market assumptions. In 2026, bitcoin miners and exchanges face questions over how they would counter such an attack. Harvey outlined the argument on Scott Melker’s “The Wolf
Key Takeaways Grayscale classified XRP as a global payments asset within its broader digital asset narrative framework. The designation reflects XRP’s connection to cross-border payments and blockchain-based settlement discussions. Grayscale’s focus strengthens XRP’s position as a leading digital asset for global payments and institutional settlement solutions. Grayscale Places XRP at the Center of the Global
Key Takeaways Gold fell 1.6% to about $4,110 as Iran halted its ceasefire on July 8, 2026. Silver dropped 4.3% to $59.70, with the FOMC minutes showing a split Fed on rate hikes. The BLS reported just 57,000 June jobs, and traders now watch CPI data for the next Fed signal. Spot gold started the
Key Takeaways Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor identified five bitcoin risks involving protocol integrity, leverage, custody, regulation, and fees. He argued that surrounding systems could create challenges while bitcoin’s core protocol remains protected by consensus. Saylor highlighted long-term concerns requiring attention across governance, financial markets, and network security development. The Five Risks Saylor Says Could