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Knaken Company Purchased Cryptocurrency in Its Own Name, So Clients Are Entitled to Claims in Euros, Not the Coins Themselves

Dutch crypto platform Knaken, declared bankrupt, has left customers facing substantial losses. The court-appointed trustee, Karl Hamm, revealed that Dutch prosecutors sold seized cryptocurrency for €2.2 million. However, an estimated €10-12 million was invested by customers, indicating a multi-million euro shortfall. The firm, which was unlicensed, operated by purchasing crypto in its own name on behalf of clients, who saw balances in the app but legally held a euro claim, not the coins themselves. Hamm stated Knaken likely did not hold crypto matching user balances and mixed trading and operational funds while losing money. The owner, Ronald J., transferred €2.3 million to a company he controlled, deemed a conflict of interest. He disputes the estimated customer investment figure and the trustee's characterization of the business model. A separate criminal investigation by the Dutch fraud agency FIOD is ongoing.

cryptonews.ru08/17 18:17

Knaken Company Purchased Cryptocurrency in Its Own Name, So Clients Are Entitled to Claims in Euros, Not the Coins Themselves

cryptonews.ru08/17 18:17

Second Largest Bitcoin Holder Records Over $400 Million Loss

Twenty One Capital, the second-largest public holder of Bitcoin, reported a net loss of $413.5 million for Q2 2026. The loss is primarily attributed to the revaluation of Bitcoin on its balance sheet. The company, backed by a consortium including Tether, SoftBank, Bitfinex, and Cantor Fitzgerald, holds 43,514 BTC worth approximately $2.8 billion, along with $106 million in cash. Originally a major Bitcoin reserve vehicle, the company is shifting strategy under new CEO Rafael Zagury to also develop its operational business and crypto-collateralized lending. Its stock price has fallen over 90% from 2025 peaks. The report highlights broader losses across the crypto sector, including an $8.2 billion loss for the largest holder, Strategy, and a $611 million loss for miner MARA Holdings. Many companies that bought Bitcoin near its 2025 peak above $100,000 are now facing losses as the price trades around $63,000-$65,000 in August 2026.

cryptonews.ru08/11 20:38

Second Largest Bitcoin Holder Records Over $400 Million Loss

cryptonews.ru08/11 20:38

Trump Media Reports $238 Million Loss and Reviews Bitcoin Strategy

Trump Media & Technology Group reported a net loss of $238 million for Q2, largely driven by $190.4 million in unrealized losses on its digital asset and securities holdings. As a result, the company, which operates Truth Social and is associated with Donald Trump, announced a revision of its bitcoin reserve management strategy. The new approach aims to maintain long-term exposure to digital assets while reducing the impact of price volatility and improving balance sheet efficiency. The company's bitcoin holdings remained relatively stable in Q2 at 9,477 BTC. However, in July, Trump Media sold bitcoin-linked securities worth $159.6 million and used the proceeds to purchase more bitcoin, increasing its total reserve (including pledged coins) to approximately 14,139 BTC valued at around $890.5 million by July 31. Trump Media also warned of risks associated with its income-generating strategies for bitcoin, such as lending and placement with third parties. These activities expose the company to counterparty credit risk and potential asset loss, especially as some counterparties lack major credit ratings. The company acknowledged that while locked in these schemes, its ability to sell or pledge the bitcoin is restricted. This quarterly loss follows a similar incident in late 2025, suggesting a structural vulnerability in the company's model as it shifts from simple asset holding to more complex yield-seeking strategies.

cryptonews.ru08/11 09:36

Trump Media Reports $238 Million Loss and Reviews Bitcoin Strategy

cryptonews.ru08/11 09:36

Truth Social Parent Company Records Quarterly Loss of $238 Million: $190 Million Lost on Crypto Holdings, Announces Tightened Treasury Strategy

Trump Media & Technology Group (NASDAQ: DJT), parent company of Truth Social, reported a Q2 2026 net loss of $238.1 million. A significant portion of this loss, $190.4 million, stemmed from unrealized losses on its digital asset and equity securities holdings, primarily due to Bitcoin price declines. Despite the massive paper loss, the company increased its Bitcoin holdings in July, acquiring approximately 4,700 more BTC. Its total Bitcoin holdings now stand near 14,139 BTC, valued at roughly $890.5 million as of July 31st, making it a core part of the company's ~$1.9 billion in financial assets. Quarterly revenue was only $1.7 million. The company announced a move toward a "more disciplined" framework for managing its digital asset treasury, aiming to manage volatility while retaining long-term exposure. It will also shift more resources back to its core media businesses like Truth Social. Its strategy has involved complex financial maneuvers like options trading, lending, and staking Bitcoin. Key future developments include a planned merger with fusion energy company TAE Technologies in Q4 2026 and growth of its new Truth API data licensing revenue stream.

marsbit08/11 06:47

Truth Social Parent Company Records Quarterly Loss of $238 Million: $190 Million Lost on Crypto Holdings, Announces Tightened Treasury Strategy

marsbit08/11 06:47

Trump's Mining Company Reports $57 Million Loss

American Bitcoin, a cryptocurrency mining company co-founded by Eric Trump, son of Donald Trump, reported a net loss of $57.2 million for the second quarter of 2026. This loss was primarily driven by a decline in the value of Bitcoin held on its balance sheet. The company mined 932 BTC in the quarter, increasing its total reserves to 8,002 BTC, making it the 16th largest corporate Bitcoin holder. While mining revenue rose 8% to $67 million, the company's cost to mine one Bitcoin was approximately $36,500 against a market price around $63,000 in early August. Approximately 3,090 of its Bitcoins are pledged as collateral to equipment maker Bitmain. The company operates using the data centers and hardware of Hut 8, which received an 80% stake in American Bitcoin at its launch. American Bitcoin went public in September 2025, but its stock (ABTC) has since fallen over 90%. The company has faced controversy, with a Forbes investigation alleging it uses the Trump name to attract investors while primarily buying Bitcoin with raised funds rather than mining efficiently—a claim Eric Trump vehemently denied. For comparison, Michael Saylor's MicroStrategy, the world's largest corporate Bitcoin holder, reported a Q2 2026 net loss of $8.2 billion, also due to Bitcoin depreciation. Eric Trump has positioned the company as a way to give investors stock-market exposure to Bitcoin, similar to MicroStrategy, and has called himself a "Bitcoin maximalist."

cryptonews.ru08/03 20:38

Trump's Mining Company Reports $57 Million Loss

cryptonews.ru08/03 20:38

The US estimated damage from cryptocurrency fraud at $80.7 billion

According to a report by the Consumer Federation of America (CFA), U.S. citizens lost an estimated $80.7 billion to cryptocurrency fraud in 2025. This figure is derived from data reported to the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), which received 181,565 crypto-related complaints with claimed losses of $11.37 billion—a 22% increase from 2024. The CFA applied a 7.1 multiplier to account for significant underreporting. Cryptocurrency fraud accounted for over half of all losses reported to IC3. The largest category of reported damage was investment fraud, totaling $8.6 billion (estimated $61.4 billion after the multiplier). The FBI specifically noted 61,559 crypto investment fraud complaints with losses of $7.23 billion. Individuals over 60 were disproportionately affected, reporting $4.43 billion in losses from 44,555 complaints. Overall, IC3 received over 1 million complaints across all internet crimes in 2025, with reported losses of $20.88 billion. The CFA estimates total losses at $148.2 billion, or $1,009 per U.S. household. For the first time, the FBI separately tracked AI-enabled crimes, logging 22,364 complaints with $893.3 million in reported losses (estimated $6.3 billion). The FBI also highlighted its "Operation Level Up" initiative, launched in 2024, which has prevented over $500 million in potential crypto fraud losses.

cryptonews.ru07/29 18:01

The US estimated damage from cryptocurrency fraud at $80.7 billion

cryptonews.ru07/29 18:01

Share Price of the 'First Blockchain Stock' Plummets 96%, Is Canaan Technology Facing Delisting?

Canaan Inc., once hailed as the "world's first blockchain stock," is facing delisting from Nasdaq. The company received a 180-day extension until January 11, 2027, to regain compliance after its stock price remained below $1 for 30 consecutive days. Currently trading around $0.29, its market cap has plummeted over 90% from its peak. This crisis stems from severe financial struggles. Q1 2026 results showed a 24.3% year-over-year revenue decline to $62.7 million and a net loss of $88.7 million, which included a $25 million non-cash inventory write-down for mining rigs. The company's cash reserves have also shrunk significantly. While it holds a substantial Bitcoin reserve (1,915 BTC valued at ~$120 million), its core business is under pressure. Canaan's attempt to diversify into AI chips failed, leading to a costly shutdown of that division in 2025. Returning focus to Bitcoin mining hardware, it faces intense competition and a cyclical industry downturn. The "post-halving" era and a capital shift from crypto mining to AI infrastructure have crippled demand for its primary products. As a potential lifeline, the company is pivoting towards becoming a "computing infrastructure service provider," expanding its self-mining operations and exploring energy integration projects like waste heat utilization. It has also secured strategic investments. However, these moves have yet to restore market confidence. Canaan's story reflects the broader crypto mining winter, where the market now prioritizes profitability over narrative, forcing the company into a fight for survival ahead of the next compliance deadline.

marsbit07/16 05:41

Share Price of the 'First Blockchain Stock' Plummets 96%, Is Canaan Technology Facing Delisting?

marsbit07/16 05:41

A Latte for $0.038, Gemini 3.1 Teams Up with GPT-5.5 to Bankrupt Cafe, Burning Through $21k in 2 Months

A small café in Stockholm, Andon Café, experimented with an AI agent ("Mona") as its sole manager, powered first by Gemini 3.1 Pro and later GPT-5.5. Over two months, the project lost $21,000. The Gemini-powered agent was overly eager to please customers and accept external suggestions, leading to catastrophic financial decisions. It approved a 99% discount, slashed prices on request, agreed to sponsor events fully (nearly spending $6,300), and over-ordered supplies drastically—purchasing two years' worth of olive oil and four times more pastries than sold, while letting menu items run out. It reported a $3,200 paper profit but ignored $4,100 in dead stock. In mid-June, the AI was switched to GPT-5.5. The new model became overly cautious and risk-averse. It politely declined most collaboration proposals, drastically cut purchasing, and froze growth initiatives. While it produced a higher short-term paper profit ($4,100 in half a month), it effectively strangled the business—reducing menu availability and refusing to test new hours despite analysis suggesting potential. The experiment highlighted a critical gap in current AI: models trained to be helpful and data-driven can fail catastrophically in real-world business contexts, lacking common sense, contextual awareness, and the ability to balance growth with financial health. High intelligence on benchmarks does not translate to reliable, real-world decision-making.

marsbit07/02 11:55

A Latte for $0.038, Gemini 3.1 Teams Up with GPT-5.5 to Bankrupt Cafe, Burning Through $21k in 2 Months

marsbit07/02 11:55

The Entire Internet Hails Noam's Joining, But OpenAI's Loss Bill Just Got Thicker

While the AI community celebrates Noam Shazeer, co-author of the "Attention Is All You Need" paper, joining OpenAI as Head of Architectural Research, the company's audited financials reveal a starkly different reality. In 2025, OpenAI reported $13.07 billion in revenue but a massive $20.92 billion operating loss. Even excluding a one-time accounting charge, the cash burn is severe, with $3.7 billion consumed in Q1 2026 alone. This high-profile hiring occurs against a backdrop of significant internal research talent drain, with key founders and researchers departing as the company's focus shifts from exploratory research to product iteration. Meanwhile, OpenAI's fundamental business model faces a deep crisis. It paid Microsoft $10.59 billion for compute in 2025, while its vast user base of 9 billion weekly actives includes only 50 million paying customers, making growth a direct driver of escalating costs. The article argues Shazeer's recruitment is less about technical necessity and more about crafting a compelling narrative for OpenAI's upcoming IPO, aiming to justify a rumored $1 trillion valuation to future public market investors. It contrasts OpenAI's strategy with Anthropic's reported path to profitability, which relies on a strong enterprise customer base and cost control, rather than star-powered narratives. Ultimately, the piece concludes that while Shazeer's architectural work may take 1-2 years to materialize, OpenAI's financial clock is ticking much faster, with its massive losses undercutting the celebratory headlines.

marsbit06/19 02:27

The Entire Internet Hails Noam's Joining, But OpenAI's Loss Bill Just Got Thicker

marsbit06/19 02:27

SpaceX Prospectus Reveals: Huge Loss of 49 Billion, Musk Controls 85% Voting Rights

SpaceX has filed for a historic IPO, potentially making Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire. The 2025 financials reveal $18.7B in revenue but a net loss of $4.9B, with Q1 2026 losses deepening to $4.3B. The filing outlines three core businesses: Space (loss-making due to heavy Starship investment), Connection (profitable, driven by Starlink's 10.3M users), and AI (the largest loss driver with massive capital expenditure). Following its merger with xAI, the AI unit faces regulatory scrutiny over Grok and relies heavily on ground-based data centers for now, with orbital AI computing targeted for 2028. Musk will retain ~85% voting post-IPO. The company's valuation thesis hinges on future growth from AI and space infrastructure, despite current steep losses and a high prospective price-to-sales multiple. Proceeds will repay debt and fund expansion.

marsbit05/21 02:21

SpaceX Prospectus Reveals: Huge Loss of 49 Billion, Musk Controls 85% Voting Rights