Microsoft attributed the outage to a network capacity upgrade issue, confirming that the disruption was unrelated to cyberattacks or AI agents.

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MegaETH co-founder Shuyao Kong said the restructuring affected employees who helped build the project’s blockchain, wallet and ecosystem.

US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $185.4 million in net outflows Friday, with BlackRock’s IBIT accounting for $143.5 million and Fidelity’s FBTC shedding $41.9 million.

Bitcoin fell below $70,000 as crypto sentiment hit its lowest level in more than four months, with analysts warning of institutional outflows, thinning liquidity and elevated leverage.

OpenAI’s new payment wallet lets AI agents complete purchases using existing card networks, with plans to eventually allow preauthorized transactions.

Blockstream’s new custody system, developed with Thales, uses dedicated hardware for transaction signing as Adam Back advocates for offline security to reduce cyber risks.

Payward’s adjusted EBITDA fell 66% year over year to $60 million, even as its share of global spot trading nearly doubled and fee-based services expanded.

Coinbase’s trust company received final clearance as lawmakers seek records on crypto firms’ compliance and potential conflicts of interest.

A $5.8 million Bitcoin options loss pushed Nakamoto’s quarterly operating revenue below zero, while the company extended repayment of $60 million in Kraken debt to 2027.