ANTHROPIC: AI DISCOVERS NEW CRYPTOGRAPHY ATTACKS, WEAKENS POST-QUANTUM CANDIDATE Anthropic says its Claude Mythos Preview AI discovered two new cryptographic attacks, including one that significantly weakens the HAWK post-quantum digital signature candidate and another that speeds up attacks on a reduced-round version of AES by 200-800x. The company stressed neither finding affects production systems or breaks the full AES standard. Instead, the research demonstrates AI’s growing ability to uncover mathematical flaws in cryptographic algorithms that have withstood years of expert review. Anthropic says Claude developed the HAWK attack in roughly 60 hours and estimates each breakthrough cost about $100,000 in API compute.

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NEW NEWSLETTER JUST DROPPED Despite Bitcoin trading around the same price it reached at the peak of the 2021 bull market, the network has racked up so many victories over the past five years that it is difficult to keep track. The launch of spot Bitcoin ETFs, an explosion in Layer 2 development, a wave of corporate adoption, Bitcoin-backed mortgages, and even the creation of a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve were once considered distant dreams. Today, they are reality. Yet with nearly every major milestone has come a chorus of critics arguing that Bitcoin is somehow losing its way. The same debate has now emerged around the newly formed Bitcoin Security Consortium, where some of the biggest names in institutional Bitcoin have pledged $15 million to support Bitcoin development and long-term security. Is this institutions giving back to the network that made their success possible, or is it the first step toward covertly gaining influence over Bitcoin's future? We investigate below.

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Fear & Greed Index reaches 26, Fear territory.

Bitcoin long-term holder accumulation hits a 6-year high.

NEW: Bitdeer hits a record 990 BTC mining output in June, up 7.5% from May and 5x higher than June 2025.

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FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE BACKS REVISED CLARITY ACT The Fraternal Order of Police, representing more than 382,000 law enforcement officers, has formally endorsed the revised CLARITY Act after reviewing its updated text. The group says new clarifying language preserves law enforcement’s ability to investigate digital asset-related crime while addressing concerns it previously raised. It also praised provisions expanding anti-money laundering tools, improving information sharing, strengthening fraud prevention, supporting state and local enforcement, and clarifying that protections for non-custodial software developers do not shield those who intentionally facilitate criminal activity. The FOP says its initial concerns have been satisfactorily addressed and is urging Congress to pass the amended bill.

NEW: The US State Department officially launches the Freedom Tech Excellence Program, a public-private partnership that embeds employees from private organizations directly into diplomatic operations focused on digital freedom.

🇮🇳 INDIA ORDERS GITHUB TO REMOVE BITCHAT REPOSITORIES India’s Ministry of Home Affairs has ordered GitHub to remove or disable access to the BitChat repositories within three hours under Section 79(3)(b) of the Information Technology Act and the 2021 IT Rules. The order targets the BitChat repository, the Android repository, and Android releases. Authorities claim the decentralized Bluetooth mesh messaging app enables anonymous, serverless communication that hinders lawful interception and could be misused to evade surveillance, coordinate unlawful activities, spread misinformation, or operate during internet shutdowns. The notice cites alleged violations of India’s Information Technology Act, 2000 and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.

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HISPANIC CHAMBER URGES SENATE TO OPPOSE CLARITY ACT The U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer urging changes to the CLARITY Act. They warn the bill could accelerate deposit outflows from community banks and reduce lending to Hispanic-owned small businesses. The group argues the legislation exempts crypto firms from certain community reinvestment requirements, potentially weakening investment in underserved communities. Crypto advocates dispute the claim, arguing the bill would modernize financial markets, lower the cost of capital, and expand access to financial services ahead of a potential Senate vote next week.

GRAYSCALE: BITCOIN NO LONGER DRIVEN PRIMARILY BY THE HALVING CYCLE Grayscale says Bitcoin has entered a new market regime where global liquidity, real interest rates, and Federal Reserve policy are now the primary drivers, rather than the traditional four-year halving cycle. The firm says Bitcoin’s recent pullback coincided with rising real yields and expectations for a more hawkish Fed. If the Fed pauses rate hikes and the U.S. avoids a severe economic slowdown, Grayscale believes Bitcoin may have already bottomed. Not everyone agrees. Supporters of the four-year cycle argue Bitcoin could still see further downside, noting past cycle bottoms have typically occurred about one year after the market peak, roughly 2.5 years after the halving, with average drawdowns near 80%.

STRATEGY, BLACKROCK, COINBASE AND OTHERS LAUNCH $15 MILLION BITCOIN SECURITY CONSORTIUM 15 prominent companies have teamed up to launch the Bitcoin Security Consortium, pledging $15 million over the next three years to support Bitcoin’s long-term security. The initiative will help fund developers and researchers working on Bitcoin infrastructure, including post-quantum cryptography, while serving as a public resource on Bitcoin security. Coordinated by Brink Executive Director Mike Schmidt in a volunteer capacity, the consortium says it will not direct Bitcoin development or advocate for specific protocol changes, but instead provide funding and education while supporting the existing open-source ecosystem. Other companies involved include Anchorage Digital, ARK Invest, BlackRock, Block, Blockstream, Coinbase, Fidelity Digital Assets, and Galaxy.

SMARTER WEB SELLS 178 BITCOIN TO REPAY $11.7 MILLION CONVERTIBLE NOTE UK-listed The Smarter Web Company has repaid its $11.7 million convertible instrument with TOBAM about two weeks ahead of schedule by selling 177.89 BTC at an average price of $65,762. The repayment eliminates the potential issuance of 7.7 million shares, with CEO Andrew Webley saying convertible instruments are “not currently the right capital solution” for the company.

BITMEX TO SHUT DOWN AFTER 11 YEARS Arthur Hayes-founded crypto exchange BitMEX announced it will permanently cease operations on September 23 at 04:00 UTC following a strategic review. New user registrations have ended, and existing users are being urged to close positions and withdraw funds before the deadline. At its peak, BitMEX processed $16 billion in daily trading volume and over $1 trillion annually. Hayes and his co-founders stepped down after facing U.S. criminal charges in 2020.