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🔥 SEC Pauses Nasdaq Approval of QBTC Bitcoin Options After CME Group Legal Challenge

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has temporarily halted Nasdaq’s approval of QBTC bitcoin options following a legal challenge from CME Group. This pause allows the SEC to review the decision, highlighting ongoing regulatory scrutiny in the crypto derivatives market.

⚡ Cryptocurrency Industry Suffers 30 Major Hacks in July, Causing $210.3 Million in Losses

The crypto industry experienced 30 significant hacking incidents in July, leading to total losses of $210.3 million, marking a 177.2% increase from June. The COLDCARD incident alone accounted for approximately $70 million in losses, underscoring persistent security challenges.

📉 Coldcard Wallet Vulnerability Leads to $70 Million Bitcoin Theft

A software vulnerability in the popular hardware wallet Coldcard resulted in the theft of nearly 600 BTC, totaling approximately $70 million. This incident, identified by Chainalysis as targeting high-value wallets, raises significant concerns about the security of self-custody solutions.