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U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs drew $265.69 million in net inflows on Monday, while ether ETFs added $20.66 million. The rebound marked a stronger daily showing, though weekly flows for both categories remained negative.
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Ripple has received approval in Luxembourg, completing its MiCA licensing process. The authorization enables the company to provide regulated crypto-asset services across the European Economic Area.
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Yield Guild Games is closing its YGG Play division and related games including LOL Land. The company cited the crypto market downturn and other factors as it shifts toward AI.
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Bitcoin climbed to its highest price in weeks while Bernstein analysts maintained their $150,000 year-end target. The firm acknowledged the recent pullback has been painful, but did not abandon its bullish forecast.
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UN Secretary-General António Guterres used a Silicon Valley phrase to argue for stronger global oversight of artificial intelligence. He also called for an international ban on autonomous weapons, framing AI governance as a matter of human security.
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BonkDAO said $20 million was stolen after a malicious governance proposal targeted the memecoin project. The team said it has notified law enforcement and is working to recover funds and identify those responsible.
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The Bonk DAO wallet was exploited for roughly $20 million worth of BONK, according to Decrypt. The incident was described as a malicious governance attack involving the Solana-based meme coin project’s treasury.
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UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper warned that governments need to agree on safeguards for advanced AI before the technology reshapes warfare, crime, and society. Her comments frame AI governance as an urgent global security issue rather than a distant policy debate.
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Bitcoin fell after reports that Strategy had sold BTC unsettled investors, but the pullback was followed by a quick recovery. The rebound and elevated funding rates suggest bullish traders remain aggressively positioned.
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ByteDance and Alibaba are set to remove custom agent features from major apps as Beijing rolls out its first rules aimed at emotional AI. The move shows how quickly China’s AI policy can reshape consumer-facing products from its largest tech companies.
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The White House said the Trump administration is still evaluating how to structure a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and a separate U.S. Digital Asset Stockpile. The effort remains unfinished more than a year after the March 2025 executive order that started the process.
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A former Tether chief investment officer is reportedly looking to sell a stake in the stablecoin issuer, according to Cointelegraph citing Bloomberg. The reported move comes as Tether says it has no plans to go public while other crypto firms weigh public-market listings.
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John Bollinger, creator of Bollinger Bands, says Bitcoin’s chart setup suggests the asset could move higher. The same Hodler’s Digest edition also points to Vitalik Buterin’s new Ethereum “strawmap” and the ongoing question of why Ethereum development takes time.
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Bitcoin recovered from a selloff at the Monday open and finished the day above $64,000. The move came as bulls appeared to look past Strategy’s $216 million Bitcoin sale.
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A proposed US Bitcoin reserve has reportedly hit a delay as federal agencies debate who would control it. The report follows earlier White House comments that the administration was reviewing the legal implications of creating such a reserve.
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Injective CEO Eric Chen said blockchains will face growing pressure to balance decentralization with user demand for faster and more scalable networks. His warning highlights a key trade-off facing Layer 1 chains as adoption expands.
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US President Donald Trump said he became “a big crypto guy” partly for political reasons, despite previously calling Bitcoin “a scam.” The comment highlights how crypto has become a visible issue in US politics.
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Bitcoin pulled back after briefly approaching $64,000, even as Strategy disclosed a $213 million bitcoin sale. The move highlighted how the market continued to trade through large company transactions without a clear immediate disruption.
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XRP traded around $1.14 after an attempted move higher failed to attract enough volume. The stalled move left the token consolidating rather than extending its recent upside.
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BONK’s treasury is facing a potential $20 million loss after an attacker reportedly spent about $4 million to get a malicious proposal approved. The incident highlights governance risks in token-based projects and the financial impact of vote manipulation.
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Strategy sold 3,588 bitcoin for about $216 million shortly after buying a similar amount at higher prices. The transactions and an $8.32 billion quarterly loss have renewed questions about how the company balances its bitcoin holdings with preferred-stock dividend obligations.
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Circle’s USDC accounted for about 70% of adjusted stablecoin transaction volume in the first half of 2026, compared with roughly 25% for Tether’s USDT. Total adjusted volume reached a record $1.79 trillion in June, according to Visa data.
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Bitcoin miner TeraWulf signed a 20-year AI infrastructure lease with Anthropic valued at $19 billion and sold its majority stake in a separate AI data center joint venture. Its shares rose following the developments.
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The UN Development Programme said blockchain payment trials in five countries reduced costs and strengthened resilience. The findings will guide broader use across its humanitarian and development programs.
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Bitmine announced $74 million in Ether purchases while its chair pointed to greater chances of the Clarity Act passing. The move contrasts with crypto treasury peer Strategy’s reported Bitcoin sales.
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Joi AI’s recruitment drive for 10 paid “masturbation consultant” positions drew more than 150,000 applicants. The response highlights how quickly consumer interest can scale around provocative AI products.
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A Bitcoin address inactive for nearly 15 years transferred $1.9 million in BTC. The movement comes as a New York lawsuit seeks ownership of thousands of inactive holdings.
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Coinbase’s AI drew criticism after it pushed a World Cup result before kickoff. The incident raised questions about the reliability of automated alerts.
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South Korea’s media and communications review body plans to hear from Polymarket before deciding whether to request corrective action against the prediction market platform.
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New UK election funding rules targeting overseas cash could affect billionaire crypto-linked donors supporting Reform. The crackdown follows Tether investor and Reform donor Christopher Harborne’s registration to vote in the UK.
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Ripple’s preliminary crypto asset provider authorization in Luxembourg has been upgraded to fully compliant status, strengthening the company’s regulatory position in the country.
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Bitcoin briefly rose to $63,900 before giving back the move as the week began.
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Vitalik Buterin said Ethereum is preparing for a major rebuild aimed at improving the network’s core structure after the Merge. The comments point to continued technical changes across Ethereum’s infrastructure and development roadmap.
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This week’s market focus includes the release of Federal Reserve minutes, while SpaceX’s addition to the Nasdaq 100 is also drawing attention. Both developments are being watched for their broader impact on risk assets, including crypto.
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Coinspect says thousands of crypto wallets across multiple blockchains could be vulnerable because of weak recovery phrase generation. The issue highlights ongoing security risks tied to wallet setup and seed phrase protection.
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Stablecoin transfer volume hit a record $1.79 trillion in June, according to the source article. The figure adds to signs that stablecoins are becoming a larger part of crypto market activity as the sector evolves.
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A report says Nigel Farage, before becoming an MP, received staff, security and other benefits from George Cottrell, a convicted fraudster connected to a crypto casino. The claims add another example of how crypto-related business ties can overlap with political figures and reputational risk.
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Veteran trader Peter Brandt said he is contemplating selling some of his bitcoin and moving into gold. The comment highlights how some market participants are weighing Bitcoin against traditional stores of value.
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Crypto markets held above key technical levels, with ether leading gains while bitcoin remained steady above $63,000. The move reflects ongoing resilience across major digital assets.
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XRP gained about 3% after moving above the $1.14 level, which is now being watched as a support area. The move shifted market attention from breakout to whether the price can hold above that level.
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Nansen analysis found that just under half a million wallets were in profit on Donald Trump’s memecoin, while most buyers ended up losing money. The report highlights how gains were concentrated among a relatively small group of holders.
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Central bankers and regulators are raising concerns about the growing use of agentic AI in financial services. UK watchdog chief Nikhil Rathi said supervisors may need new tools and a more collaborative approach to the AI market.
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Dubai was named Asia’s leading crypto hub in a regional ranking, while Japan’s SBI Crypto shut down the world’s 12th-largest Bitcoin mining pool. The roundup also noted India’s move to isolate banks from crypto activity and Russia’s push toward a digital ruble despite EU sanctions.
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Congressional crypto legislation remains a focus as lawmakers head into summer break, with the latest State of Crypto update centering on policy clarity. The discussion reflects how pending rules continue to shape the outlook for the industry.
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Bitcoin climbed to its highest level in nearly two weeks over the weekend, approaching $63,500 ahead of the weekly close. Traders were also watching a historically weak Monday pattern in BTC price action.
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A new Mac infostealer called PamStealer is impersonating the open-source Maccy clipboard manager. The malware is designed to steal passwords and other sensitive data from infected devices.
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U.S. users have continued trading on Polymarket’s political markets even though the platform is blocked in the United States. The activity highlights ongoing demand for crypto-based prediction markets and the limits of enforcement across borders.
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Banks are moving past the debate over whether stablecoins fit into finance and are now focusing on how they could be used. The shift suggests a more practical phase of adoption across the banking and crypto sectors.
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Kalshi and other prediction market operators are dealing with a series of legal disputes across the United States. The cases highlight how unsettled the regulatory status of event contracts remains.
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A CoinDesk opinion piece argues that stablecoin competition will be decided more by collateral quality than by yield offered to users. The discussion frames collateral as the key factor shaping trust and adoption across the market.
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South Africa’s tax authority has released draft guidance on how crypto assets should be taxed under the country’s existing income and capital gains tax framework. The public consultation period runs until Aug. 31.
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Binance saw $1.23 billion in weekly net outflows, a 207% increase from the previous week. Ethereum withdrawals also climbed to their highest level in three years.
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Dave Portnoy said he plans to keep holding bitcoin after saying he has repeatedly timed the market incorrectly. His comments add another high-profile voice to ongoing retail debate around bitcoin strategy and volatility.
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Vitalik Buterin shared priorities for a new “Lean Ethereum” roadmap that focuses on improving Ethereum’s privacy and scalability. A new virtual machine is among the key ideas under consideration, with leanISA and RISC-V listed as leading candidates.
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Moonbeam said it will move from Polkadot to Base and told GLMR holders to bridge their tokens before July 31. The project also unveiled an AI agent framework, though it did not share a launch timeline for the platform.
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Ethical hackers using a $3,000 server identified a flaw that could have put roughly $70 billion in crypto at risk. The discovery highlights how low-cost research can uncover major security issues in crypto infrastructure.
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Eligible Kraken users can now pledge select tokenized stocks and ETFs as collateral for futures and margin trading without selling those holdings.
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A New York Life Investment Management executive says tokenization could move beyond digital fund access to support more personalized investment portfolios. The view follows NYLIM’s first tokenized offering, launched with Centrifuge.
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Bitcoin moved back above $63,000, recovering from losses seen at the end of June. The rebound puts the largest cryptocurrency back near levels watched closely by traders and market participants.
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A proposal to protect Bitcoin from a future quantum-computing threat has sparked disagreement among experts, with some calling for action that could affect Satoshi Nakamoto’s estimated 1.1 million bitcoin. Others argue the idea is premature and could raise its own technical and governance issues.
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Bitcoin has lagged record-setting equities as investors favor AI-related opportunities. Researchers at Hashdex and Charles Schwab argue the divergence may be temporary, citing rising crypto usage and familiar post-halving market behavior.
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Perplexity co-founder Andy Konwinski argued that AI safety is being used to restrict access to frontier research. He cited Anthropic’s Fable 5 debacle while questioning whether a small group of private labs should govern the field.
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Kalshi posted record monthly trading volume in June, according to DefiLlama data. Activity was boosted by prediction markets tied to the expanded FIFA World Cup.
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Bitcoin moved back above $60,000 this week while crypto deposits to exchanges increased. The activity has raised expectations of greater market volatility.
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Blockchain data indicates that buyers of Donald Trump-linked crypto tokens are down about $3.8 billion. The figures add another data point to the broader performance of politically themed digital assets.
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EU officials are moving to block retail investors from participating in prediction markets, according to the source. The development comes as the sector has grown into a multibillion-dollar business.
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Europe was an early leader in crypto regulation, but the next challenge is making sure those rules work consistently in practice. The focus has shifted from drafting policy to enforcing and applying it across the market.
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ChangeNOW CSO Pauline Shangett explained the infrastructure behind the exchange’s streamlined swap interface. The focus was on how the platform supports fast, seamless trading through its backend design.
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Bollinger Bands creator John Bollinger said Bitcoin’s recent rebound could turn into a “W”-shaped reversal. If the pattern completes, he suggested it may break the broader downtrend.
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The UK is moving ahead with a new set of crypto rules designed to make it easier for firms to operate across borders and serve global trading activity. But the rollout still faces major compliance challenges that could slow how quickly the framework is adopted.
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Revolut has informed some customers that it will delist USDT after Aug. 31. Any remaining USDT holdings will be automatically converted into users’ base currency.
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Tim Draper said he did not move Bitcoin after blockchain analysts linked him to a wallet that sent 1,000 BTC to Coinbase Prime. He also reiterated his long-running forecast that Bitcoin could reach $250,000.
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XRP climbed about 8% as one onchain measure suggested the token may offer a more favorable setup for buyers. The move came alongside a record level of holder losses, according to the source report.
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Bitcoin’s next major upside phase may require roughly $1 trillion in fresh capital, according to the source material. The framing highlights how large the next move could need to be relative to current market conditions.
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The Major County Sheriffs of America has dropped its opposition to the CLARITY Act, according to a report. The group still wants the bill amended so local law enforcement would have more resources to investigate illicit finance cases.
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Bitcoin’s realized profit/loss ratio has fallen to its lowest level since 2022, according to the source material. The move has prompted market commentators to frame current levels as potentially attractive for long-term buyers.
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Bitcoin and Ether bounced from multi-year lows as buyers stepped in after recent weakness. Spot Bitcoin ETFs also recorded $221 million in inflows on July 2, according to the source.
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Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is calling for elected officials, including President Trump, to be barred from launching meme coins. Her push follows Trump’s disclosure of more than $1 billion in crypto-related earnings.
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Conflicting benchmark results raised questions about whether Claude Fable 5 had become less capable. The reported explanation instead points to an overly cautious routing layer affecting how the model responds.
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Rising interest in Solana-based memecoins and prediction markets was followed by a rally in SOL. The move has prompted questions about whether momentum in the network is broadening again.
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Sanctioned ruble-backed stablecoin A7A5 says it averages $205 million in daily trading volume, but blockchain analytics firms report substantially lower activity and signs of circular transactions.
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Senator Kirsten Gillibrand has proposed a restriction that would bar members of Congress, the US president, and their spouses from issuing or sponsoring their own digital assets. The proposal targets elected officials’ involvement in memecoins and other tokens.
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Zcash developers said security testing has not uncovered any new serious bugs as the Ironwood upgrade approaches testnet activation. The update comes as the project works to rebuild confidence after a sharp ZEC price drop.
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The European Securities and Markets Authority said companies cannot sidestep EU financial rules by labeling binary-style products as event contracts instead of derivatives. The warning puts prediction market offerings aimed at retail users under closer regulatory scrutiny.
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US President Donald Trump said there is “nothing wrong” with earning more than $1 billion from crypto-related ventures while serving in office. The remarks come as Congress weighs a digital asset market structure bill and a separate measure banning CBDCs awaits action at the White House.
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Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy said he is losing millions on Bitcoin as the cryptocurrency declines. He said he plans to hold this time, even if the price drops to zero.
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Experts say quantum computers could one day be capable of forging Bitcoin’s digital signatures, which would let attackers authorize transactions without the proper private keys. The concern has raised questions about how the crypto ecosystem would respond if that threat becomes practical.
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Strategy has authorized Bitcoin sales, while Open USD is positioning itself against USDT and USDC. The same roundup also notes Fidelity’s defense of Bitcoin security and rising crypto political spending ahead of 2026.
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Bitcoin climbed to a nine-day high above $62,000 after U.S. and global equities reached fresh record highs ahead of the U.S. Independence Day holiday. The move came as broader markets set new benchmarks at the start of July.
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Belgian authorities arrested a suspected leader of a European phishing gang accused of stealing more than $572,000 from victims. Investigators say the proceeds were laundered through cryptocurrency.
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EU regulators are expected to apply MiCA differently as the transition period ends and unauthorized crypto companies are required to wind down operations. Lawyers and industry executives say the next phase will test how consistently the new rules are enforced across the bloc.
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Israeli prosecutors have charged a 21-year-old American man with spying for Iran while he was studying at a seminary in Jerusalem. The case highlights how crypto can appear in alleged cross-border covert activity, though the source does not provide additional details on the digital asset transfers.
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A Labour MP has reported Reform UK leader Nigel Farage to the UK standards watchdog, alleging he pushed the Bank of England on policy that could benefit his biggest donor, a major Tether investor. The complaint raises questions about political influence around crypto policy and donor ties.
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Upbit said it had only expressed interest in possibly joining the OpenStandard ecosystem in the future, after several South Korean firms moved to distance themselves from the OUSD initiative. The clarification comes as attention around the project continues to shift among local crypto companies.
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Bitcoin supply dynamics have printed their first buy signal since November 2022, a development some analysts view as a possible sign that the current bear market may be nearing its end. Even so, the source warns that BTC could still move lower before any recovery takes hold.
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Large bitcoin holders accumulated roughly 270,000 BTC over a two-week period, even as U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs recorded about $4 billion in outflows. The split highlights diverging behavior between long-term holders and institutional fund flows.
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U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $222 million in net inflows on Thursday, breaking a 10-day stretch of withdrawals. Analysts cautioned that a single positive day does not necessarily mean the trend has reversed.
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ESMA has published its first post-deadline MiCA register update, adding 37 crypto-asset service providers. The update includes Standard Chartered and FalconX.
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Donald Trump defended his family’s gains from crypto-related ventures, saying there is nothing wrong with the windfall. The comments add to ongoing scrutiny around the intersection of politics, family businesses, and digital assets.
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Memory and semiconductor stocks weakened as bitcoin recovered, suggesting investor attention may be rotating between parts of the tech and crypto markets. The move highlights shifting sentiment across sectors that have been closely watched by traders.
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A defendant who controls one of the dormant Bitcoin wallets has asked a court to dismiss a New York lawsuit seeking ownership of 39,069 wallets. The case concerns Bitcoin the plaintiffs describe as lost and worth about $229 billion.
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Crypto markets appear to be on firmer footing as the risk of additional U.S. rate hikes recedes. The shift in expectations is relevant because interest-rate outlooks can influence appetite for risk assets, including digital tokens.
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Shielded Labs said exchanges, mining pools and wallet providers may need more time to complete Zcash’s Z3 software migration before Ironwood can be safely activated. The upgrade timing could shift if the ecosystem is not ready.
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Options activity suggests traders are still cautious even as bitcoin and ether recover. The market is showing less conviction in the bounce than spot prices alone might imply.
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India's central bank has reportedly renewed its call for lawmakers to shield banks from crypto and private stablecoins. The same policy position still leaves room for regulated tokenization.
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Ireland’s Criminal Assets Bureau recovered another 500 Bitcoin linked to criminal proceeds. The seizure brings the agency’s 2026 total to 1,500 BTC, valued at about $92 million.
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The IMF says tokenized finance can improve settlement and liquidity management, but warns that automation could spread market stress more rapidly. It called for clear rules, resilient infrastructure and stronger oversight of code-based systems.
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US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $221.7 million in net inflows, their strongest daily intake since early May. The move came as Bitcoin recovered above $61,000.
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XRP formed higher lows and defended support near $1.08 while buyers tested resistance above $1.10. Rising volume strengthened the short-term setup, but the token remained in consolidation without a sustained breakout.
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Binance says it remains committed to Europe after withdrawing its Greek MiCA application and suspending some services for EU users. The exchange argues that MiCA’s success should be measured by how many firms enter the regulated market.
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The share of bitcoin held at a loss has overtaken the share held at a profit, according to CoinDesk. The shift points to mounting pressure among holders.
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U.S. bitcoin exchange-traded funds attracted $221 million, breaking a run of 10 consecutive days of outflows. The reversal marks a change in the direction of ETF flows after an extended period of withdrawals.
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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said AI agent development has not accelerated as expected. His comments coincided with Meta’s global expansion of Meta Business Agent across Instagram, Messenger and WhatsApp.
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Peter Stokes, 19, has been charged in the United States over allegations that he took part in an unsuccessful $8 million crypto ransom scheme tied to the hacking group Scattered Spider. The case adds to ongoing scrutiny of cybercrime targeting digital assets and crypto-linked businesses.
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Ether and Solana continued to rise while Bitcoin climbed toward $62,000 after a short squeeze in the market. The move highlighted a broader rebound across major cryptocurrencies.
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New data from Allium suggests that users in the United States are bypassing restrictions to trade on Polymarket’s global prediction markets. The findings add context to ongoing questions about access, compliance, and the platform’s user base.
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Securitize issued tokenized versions of its shares on Solana and Avalanche as it debuted on the New York Stock Exchange. It is the first newly public company to make tokenized shares available on its market debut.
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Bitwise’s Matt Hougan said Strategy’s STRC offering, marketed with high yields and low volatility, was always an awkward fit for Bitcoin. He argued the cryptocurrency itself does not provide those traits.
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Analysts remain divided over Bitcoin’s next move, including whether it could head toward $65,000. Meanwhile, SharpLink has resumed buying Ether after an eight-week pause with a $16 million purchase.
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Bitcoin stayed near $61,000 after a weaker-than-expected US jobs report eased concerns about further rate hikes. Some market watchers say capital may rotate into BTC and gold as the AI sector shows signs of weakness.
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is reportedly proposing that the U.S. government receive a 5% stake in the company. He also wants other major AI companies to make similar offers, according to Decrypt.
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Ripple co-founder Chris Larsen reportedly backed a derivatives exchange launched by Senator Kirsten Gillibrand’s son. Gillibrand said she had “no involvement” in the venture while participating in congressional negotiations over ethics provisions in crypto market structure legislation.
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The U.S. government sanctioned more than 130 Tron wallets connected to a Central Asian ISIS affiliate. Tether froze funds associated with the wallets.
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Bank of Russia Governor Elvira Nabiullina said major banks and retailers are expected to begin accepting the digital ruble by September 1. The move signals another step in the country’s rollout of its central bank digital currency.
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The IMF says blockchain-based finance could make financial markets more efficient, while warning that fragmented standards and regulations may introduce new systemic risks.
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AI researchers say they used a new jailbreak technique that caused chatbots to treat attacker-written text as part of their own reasoning, bypassing safety guardrails. The finding points to a deeper security weakness in how some models process prompts.
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SBI Crypto, a subsidiary of Japanese financial giant SBI, is shutting down its Bitcoin mining pool. The move makes SBI the latest company to end a Bitcoin mining initiative.
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BlackRock-backed tokenization firm Securitize now has shares trading on the New York Stock Exchange, with tokenized shares also available through Solana and Avalanche.
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Securitize has tokenized $295 million of its own stock across Solana and Avalanche as the company makes its NYSE debut.
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Russia remains on track to begin rolling out its digital ruble on Sept. 1, according to the country’s central bank governor. The EU preemptively sanctioned the digital currency in 2025 over Russia’s war against Ukraine.
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FBI Director Kash Patel reportedly disclosed between $100,001 and $250,000 in Strategy stock months after the filing deadline. Patel said no current conflict exists despite Strategy’s status as a registered US government contractor.
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Bitcoin climbed above $62,000 after hitting a 21-month low earlier in the week. Ethereum and XRP also reached weekly highs as the broader crypto market rebounded.
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Bitcoin climbed to a new July high above $62,000, extending its early-month advance to nearly 4%. The move followed weak US labor-market data, which reinforced expectations for a more accommodative Federal Reserve policy.
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Ondo has expanded its tokenized equity offering through a partnership that introduces onchain shareholder voting. The move adds a governance feature as competition in blockchain-based stocks intensifies.
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Bitwise says the decline in Strategy’s STRC preferred stock reflects a late-cycle leverage unwind rather than financial distress at the company. The asset manager expects institutional investors to become bitcoin’s main source of demand in the next market cycle.
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eToro has invested in Extended, an onchain derivatives platform, as traditional brokers expand their exposure to decentralized finance infrastructure.
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Standard Chartered has become the first Global Systemically Important Bank authorized to offer institutions direct access to mint and redeem Circle’s USDC.
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Ondo Finance has launched Ethereum-based versions of BlackRock’s IVV ETF and Micron shares using a custodial structure outlined by SEC staff. The products retain regulated custody and shareholder rights but are not yet available to U.S. investors.
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SBI Crypto will close its Bitcoin mining pool on July 31, ending a service that accounts for roughly 2% of Bitcoin’s hashrate. Participating miners have been advised to migrate to another pool.
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The U.S. Treasury added 134 cryptocurrency addresses linked to ISIS-K to its sanctions list. The TRON wallets had received more than $1.4 million since 2023, according to Chainalysis.
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FBI Director Kash Patel failed to disclose a significant stock purchase in Bitcoin treasury company Strategy from last November. The filing omission has drawn attention because the position is now down 44%.
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Nasdaq-listed K Wave Media has sold all its bitcoin and redirected planned financing toward AI data centers and GPU computing. The company is also seeking up to $250 million while addressing debt and Nasdaq listing risks.
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Aave has deployed its V3 lending protocol and GHO stablecoin on Monad. The network has committed $15 million in first-year incentives to support liquidity and adoption.
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UK regulators have updated a national retail payments blueprint to support tokenization and interoperability with emerging forms of digital money.
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Metaplanet added 2,823 Bitcoin during the second quarter, bringing its holdings to 43,000 BTC. The Japanese firm has increasingly used debt rather than equity to fund purchases while its position trades below its cost basis.
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JPMorgan says Strategy’s ability to sell bitcoin for dividend payments introduces a new source of uncertainty to crypto markets. The bank recommends that the company expand its cash reserves instead of relying on potential bitcoin sales.
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Ethereum’s Glamsterdam and Solana’s Alpenglow are among the major blockchain upgrades still expected in 2026. Their prominence shifts attention from price charts to underlying protocol development.
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Europe’s MiCA crypto framework is undergoing a rethink three years after becoming law, marking a fresh phase for the region’s digital-asset rules.
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Robinhood debuted Robinhood Chain, prompting an 8% rise in HOOD shares. The company’s crypto perpetuals DEX partner posted an even larger gain, while the sector also welcomed its latest unicorn.
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U.S. employers added 57,000 jobs in June, marking a sharp slowdown in payroll growth. The weaker reading puts the labor market in focus for financial and crypto markets.
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SBI Crypto will close its Bitcoin mining pool on July 31 after operating it for more than five years. The pool ranks 12th globally and accounts for about 2.2% of Bitcoin’s hashrate.
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The Solana Foundation has launched a protocol-level governance framework. Validators with at least 100,000 delegated SOL can publish new proposals.
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Smaller cryptocurrencies led a broad market rebound alongside gains in bitcoin and solana, marking what was described as the selloff’s “first real bounce.”
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Standard Chartered and Circle have launched bank-led USDC minting and redemption services for institutions in Dubai’s DIFC. The companies plan to expand the offering globally.
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Kevin Warsh’s remarks have put attention on upcoming U.S. labor-market data as traders look for signs that could influence bitcoin and gold. The setup has market participants watching whether the release reinforces expectations around monetary policy.
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Bitcoin remained above $60,000 during European trading as markets reduced expectations of a July Federal Reserve rate increase. The yen also strengthened sharply, prompting speculation about possible Bank of Japan intervention.
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A teenage suspect has been extradited to the United States over an alleged cyberattack on a luxury jeweler and an $8 million cryptocurrency ransom demand. The case is linked to a crew associated with $100 million in ransoms.
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OpenAI is reportedly discussing offering the U.S. government a 5% stake, according to the Financial Times. The talks concern the company behind ChatGPT.
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OFAC added 134 cryptocurrency wallet addresses linked to ISIS-K to its sanctions list. Tether also froze funds associated with the designated addresses.
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Yield-bearing stablecoin supply dropped 15% in the second quarter as sUSDe and sUSDS contracted. Treasury-backed products such as BUIDL, USYC and USDY continued to expand.
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Bitcoin moved above $61,000 as worries about inflation eased, giving traders a more supportive backdrop. The move reflects improving risk sentiment across crypto markets.
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Solana has introduced stake-weighted onchain governance for core protocol decisions. Validators need at least 100,000 SOL delegated to open a proposal, which must secure support from 15% of active stake before a formal vote.
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Metaplanet acquired 2,823 Bitcoin in the second quarter, taking its total holdings above 43,000 BTC. The company also reported $10.9 million in revenue from its income generation strategy.
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Metaplanet has purchased another $170 million worth of bitcoin, expanding its holdings to 43,000 BTC.
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Taiko said it restored bridge transfers after replenishing asset backing and finishing security fixes following an 11-day network disruption. The update follows an exploit that affected the protocol's bridge and temporarily disrupted activity.
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OpenAI reportedly considered giving the US government a 5% equity stake during early talks with the Trump administration. The discussions came as Washington tightened oversight of AI models.
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Taiko has fully reopened its cross-chain bridge after restoring asset backing and completing security checks following a $1.7 million exploit. Its TAIKO token climbed 136% during the recovery period.
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Crypto protocol dYdX has rebranded as Arcus and is joining Robinhood’s new blockchain. The project will support perpetual contracts and tokenized stock trading.
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Bitcoin’s long-term holders have resumed accumulating the cryptocurrency, according to CoinDesk. The shift indicates that this closely watched cohort is again increasing its holdings.
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XRP moved modestly higher as on-chain data pointed to increased activity from larger holders while retail participation stayed subdued. The split in positioning highlights a cautious mood in the market around the token.
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French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez has promised a more ambitious security response as crypto-related wrench attacks in France reached 77. The government’s planned measures will follow a three-part structure.
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Ether, solana and dogecoin traded higher after comments from Warsh helped push bitcoin above $60,000. The gains showed strength extending beyond the largest cryptocurrency.
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Kash Patel disclosed a purchase of up to $250,000 in Strategy stock more than 180 days after the transaction. The FBI said the omission was unintentional and that corrected paperwork received ethics approval.
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Venice AI has raised $65 million in its first external funding round since launching in May 2024, giving the company unicorn status. The raise comes as concerns about AI privacy continue to grow.
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Bitcoin closed June above realized price but below the 200-week moving average, a setup one analyst says has historically preceded a deeper bear-market bottom. The reading has renewed attention on whether BTC may still have room to fall before a cycle low forms.
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American Bitcoin shares fell 8.4% and hit a low on Wednesday ahead of a planned reverse stock split. The company intends the move to support its share price and maintain its Nasdaq listing.
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Robinhood has rolled out its public blockchain mainnet after months of testing and announced plans to offer crypto trading to UK residents. The company also introduced a suite of decentralized finance products.
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Bitcoin climbed above $60,000 despite concerns about potential Federal Reserve rate hikes and continued outflows from spot Bitcoin ETFs. The limited source information does not establish whether the move signals further gains or a bull trap.
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Bitcoin recovered from a 21-month low as buyers attempted to reclaim $60,000. Leverage data, however, raised doubts about whether the level could become durable support.
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Franklin Templeton transferred a tokenized US Treasury to Virtu Financial through Tradeweb on the Canton Network. Tradeweb described it as the first real-time transaction settled against USDCx.
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Venice has reached a $1 billion valuation. Founder Erik Voorhees used the milestone to argue that AI companies should protect users’ conversations.
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Robinhood has launched the public mainnet of its Arbitrum-powered Ethereum layer-2 network, positioning the infrastructure to support tokenized stock trading.
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Ethereum’s institutional launch has received support from across the Ethereum ecosystem, according to CoinDesk. The development highlights coordinated backing from companies and participants linked to the network.
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A Democratic candidate supported by $1 million from a crypto-aligned PAC backed by a Ripple co-founder won a Colorado primary and advanced to November’s general election.
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Meituan has claimed LongCat-2.0, a 1.6 trillion-parameter mixture-of-experts AI model that had been appearing on OpenRouter under the name “Owl Alpha.” The model’s low pricing relative to GPT-5.5 and Claude Sonnet 5 makes the launch notable for the competitive AI model market.
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Robinhood has launched the public mainnet of Robinhood Chain, extending its crypto business into tokenized assets and decentralized finance. Its Stock Tokens are now available through Robinhood Wallet in more than 120 countries, subject to local availability.
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BitMine, SharpLink and Joe Lubin have launched Ethereum Institutional, a nonprofit designed to connect financial institutions with on-chain infrastructure.
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Bitcoin miner American Bitcoin fell to a new low on Wednesday. The Trump-backed company is set to execute a 1-for-15 reverse stock split the following day.
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Bitcoin has triggered a TD9 reversal signal for the first time since July 2022, echoing the pattern seen near the end of the last major downtrend. The signal is being watched as a potential sign that the bear market may be nearing its end.
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A United Nations-backed panel of 40 scientists said current AI capabilities are advancing faster than both scientific understanding and government oversight. The group warned that catastrophic harm from AI cannot be ruled out.
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Analysts said Tuesday’s sell-off in Circle shares appeared excessive relative to the threat posed by a new stablecoin launch. Circle’s CEO also addressed concerns surrounding Open USD.
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The Ethereum Foundation has released a policy guide outlining Ethereum use cases for governments and institutions.
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Anthropic plans to bring Claude Fable 5 back online after the Trump administration reversed its shutdown order. The company is linking the model’s return to a new safety classifier and additional measures.
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Securitize President Brett Redfearn says tokenization could bring crypto-style disintermediation to retail investors. His comments come ahead of Securitize’s planned NYSE listing.
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An independent nonprofit backed by Joe Lubin, BitMine and SharpLink has launched to help financial institutions explore Ethereum. The group will act as a liaison as competition for institutional capital intensifies.
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Bitcoin recovered from a 21-month low to reach $60,000 after softer U.S. employment and manufacturing data eased concerns about further interest-rate increases.
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Bitcoin climbed above $60,000 at the start of July. Traders cited in the source expect a relief rally to remain the base case for the month.
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Anchorage Digital has expanded institutional access to Binance through an off-exchange settlement integration. The service is designed to reduce exchange counterparty risk, a major concern for institutions entering crypto markets.
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Tennessee’s crypto ATM ban took effect on July 1, while operators in Minnesota have until Aug. 1 to comply with a similar law. The measures reflect tightening restrictions on crypto kiosks in the United States.
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Christopher Alexander Delgado pleaded guilty to fraud and money laundering charges over a crypto investment scheme that prosecutors said took at least $400 million from investors. He admitted causing at least $250 million in losses and is scheduled to be sentenced on October 8.
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Forward Industries shares rose Wednesday after the Solana treasury company said it added more than 500,000 SOL, valued at $38 million, to its holdings.
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Cantor said bitcoin’s bear market may be entering its final phase. The assessment signals a possible shift in the market cycle but does not establish that a recovery has begun.
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Jefferies warned against treating Circle’s share-price decline as a buying opportunity after Open USD emerged as a potential rival to USDC. The development has renewed scrutiny of competition and revenue models in the stablecoin market.
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Crédit Agricole’s CACEIS has launched EURXT, a euro-pegged stablecoin on Ethereum. The project has issued 20.02 million tokens and is aimed at institutional flows and access to tokenized funds.
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Taiwan has adopted a sweeping crypto law that brings virtual asset firms under Financial Supervisory Commission oversight. The legislation also establishes reserve and trust requirements for stablecoins.
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A final wave of MiCA approvals increased the number of licensed crypto firms in Europe as the EU’s transitional period ended.
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The EU’s MiCA transition period has ended, requiring crypto service providers without full authorization to stop operating in the bloc. Regulators are already reviewing the framework as stablecoins, cross-border activity and tokenization reshape the market.
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Bitcoin fell in both opening quarters of 2026, a pattern previously recorded only in 2018 and 2022. The comparison highlights persistent market weakness but does not determine how the rest of the year will unfold.
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World has launched as a non-custodial prediction market inside Phantom and at world.xyz. The platform uses Solana for onchain settlement, Phantom’s CASH stablecoin and Chainlink infrastructure for market data and resolution.
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Analysts expect artificial intelligence, Federal Reserve policy and changing market structures to drive sharp swings in crypto and equities during the second half of 2026. Bitcoin has lagged record-setting technology stocks, falling 46% to $58,300 by Tuesday.
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An attacker manipulated the conversion rate of a wrapped tokenized Alphabet share, inflating its collateral value roughly 78-fold and leaving Edel Finance with about $403,000 in bad debt. Edel said depositors will be made whole.
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Europe is restricting offshore crypto activity, but the policy approach leaves what the source describes as its riskiest opening unresolved.
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Europe’s rollout of MiCA has prompted debate over which participants will benefit most from the region’s new crypto regulatory framework.
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Five former Ethereum Foundation researchers have launched EthLabs, an independent nonprofit backed by prominent corporate ether holders and ecosystem leaders. Its arrival coincides with leadership departures and restructuring at the Ethereum Foundation.
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Bitcoin climbed toward $60,000 after Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh said inflation risks had eased. The timing put monetary-policy expectations back in focus for crypto markets.
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The Bank of Korea’s governor said tokenized government bonds could simplify the issuance and management of government debt during an ECB Forum panel discussion.
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Citi lowered its 12-month targets for bitcoin and ether after ETF flows turned negative and progress on U.S. digital asset legislation stalled.
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Ethereum Institutional has launched as an independent nonprofit designed to help financial institutions evaluate and deploy Ethereum-based systems. BitMine, SharpLink and Ethereum co-founder Joe Lubin are anchoring its funding.
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Standard Chartered says Morpho is positioned to expand as an infrastructure-focused decentralized finance project. The assessment highlights Morpho’s potential role in the broader DeFi ecosystem.
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Crédit Agricole has introduced EURXT, a euro-denominated stablecoin. The rollout adds another major banking name to the growing list of institutions testing blockchain-based payment assets.
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Open USD has launched as a new challenger to USDC and USDT, backed by major companies including Visa, Mastercard and Google.
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Bernstein said OUSD could emerge as the strongest new challenger to the stablecoin duopoly led by Circle and Tether. The firm also identified unresolved questions involving governance, operations and revenue sharing.
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Bitcoin options traders are building positions in $50,000 puts, while gold futures have produced a bearish death-cross signal. Together, the developments point to caution across crypto and traditional markets.
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Bitcoin and Ether entered the third quarter with sharply lower open interest after $8.35 billion in long liquidations. ETF outflows, weaker Strategy purchases and declining market depth also reduced liquidity, according to Talos.
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Funds linked to XRP and Hyperliquid’s HYPE attracted capital while investors withdrew money from bitcoin and ether ETFs. The split points to selective demand rather than a market-wide return to crypto funds.
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Ark Invest bought more than $75 million of crypto-related shares during June’s market downturn, increasing its exposure while the sector was under pressure.
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Poland is the only EU member without a functioning domestic MiCA licensing system after President Karol Nawrocki vetoed the implementing legislation. Around 2,000 registered local crypto providers may need to seek authorization elsewhere or stop operating.
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Aave posted its largest network-growth day in almost five years, according to CoinDesk, as renewed interest in decentralized finance appears to be picking up. The development points to rising activity around one of DeFi’s best-known lending protocols.
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Goliath Ventures CEO Christopher Delgado pleaded guilty in a crypto Ponzi case involving a purported “liquidity pool.” The fraud reportedly collected at least $400 million, with proceeds spent on luxury assets.
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US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $4.5 billion in outflows during June, their largest monthly withdrawal total on record. The losses pushed year-to-date outflows to $5.5 billion.
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Anthropic has restored its Fable and Mythos AI models following the lifting of U.S. export controls.
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Bitcoin fell 20% in June, with chart analysis indicating that the decline may be more severe than the headline percentage alone suggests.
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Former Goliath Ventures CEO Christopher Delgado pleaded guilty to fraud and money laundering charges tied to a reported $400 million crypto Ponzi scheme. He also agreed to forfeit properties, vehicles, luxury goods and crypto wallets.
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U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs recorded their steepest monthly outflow in June, losing about $4.5 billion. The decline highlights shifting demand in a key crypto market segment watched by investors and issuers alike.
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XRP remained above the key $1 level after leveraged long positions were flushed from the market. Rising active addresses and spot ETF inflows offered positive signals, though technical momentum remained weak.
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Anthropic plans to bring Claude Fable 5 back online after the US government lifted restrictions. The model will return with broader safeguards for cybersecurity-related requests.
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Taiwan’s legislature has approved the country’s first regulations covering crypto assets and stablecoins, aiming to connect its domestic framework with the global crypto market.
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Taiwan has introduced a sweeping crypto law built around licensing, reserve requirements and tougher penalties. The framework raises compliance expectations for digital-asset businesses operating in the market.
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Carl Rinsch was sentenced to two and a half years in prison after using money intended for a Netflix production to buy Dogecoin, stocks and luxury goods.
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Donald Trump earned more from crypto than real estate in 2025, according to filings cited by Cointelegraph. Memecoin sales and royalties generated more income than all of his golf clubs combined.
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UK crypto investors have sued Binance and its founder, Changpeng Zhao, in a case involving a potential $200 million payout. One customer said he lost more than $132,000 through the exchange’s derivatives offerings before restrictions were imposed on Binance.
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CoinDesk reported that Donald Trump received more than $1 billion through cryptocurrency-related ties as the industry moved toward a slump.
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A bipartisan bill would prevent U.S. federal agencies from using AI technology controlled by foreign adversaries. The proposal focuses on government security and procurement rather than cryptocurrency regulation.
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Strategy has outlined a new capital plan that includes buybacks of MSTR and STRC, larger cash reserves and, if needed, potential Bitcoin sales. The move is meant to address rising concern over the company’s financing structure and its dependence on market conditions.
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Crypto exchange Binance and founder Changpeng Zhao have been sued for nearly $200 million in the United Kingdom, according to Reuters. The case was brought by British investors.
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Ether remains under pressure as $345 million in spot ETF outflows overshadow Bitmine’s purchases. Growth in tokenization and real-world assets supports Ethereum’s fundamentals, but decentralized application activity remains stagnant.
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Massachusetts’ attorney general has amended a lawsuit against Kalshi over sports betting. The complaint alleges the company targeted people under 21 through social media and university-campus marketing.
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Bitcoin’s latest decline brought it within 10% of its realized price, a level associated with bottoming zones in previous bear markets. The gap was about $5,000, according to the analysis.
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President Donald Trump disclosed more than $1.2 billion in crypto earnings and $50 million in Bitcoin holdings in his annual financial report, released Tuesday.
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A Ramp study found that companies with the highest AI spending are also growing headcount rather than cutting it. The findings add nuance to the debate over whether AI adoption is mainly a driver of job losses.
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