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Crypto-Backed Candidates Win in Three US State Primaries

Crypto-Backed Candidates Win in Three US State Primaries

Crypto-aligned political groups including Fairshake and its affiliates spent a combined $8 million on media supporting candidates in Maryland, New York and Utah. The primary wins came amid criticism from opponents who described the spending as influence from “crypto billionaires.”

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Binance Withdraws MiCA License Application in Greece

Binance Withdraws MiCA License Application in Greece

Binance has formally withdrawn its MiCA license application in Greece, according to Decrypt. The move comes one week after a report said the application was expected to be denied.

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H100 Shareholders Approve Step Toward Bitcoin Treasury Expansion

H100 Shareholders Approve Step Toward Bitcoin Treasury Expansion

Swedish health-tech company H100 has cleared a shareholder hurdle tied to its planned acquisition of two Norwegian investment companies. The deal would triple its Bitcoin holdings and move it closer to becoming one of Europe’s larger publicly traded Bitcoin treasury firms.

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Trump Delays Housing Bill Signing Over Voting Restrictions Push

Trump Delays Housing Bill Signing Over Voting Restrictions Push

President Trump said he will not sign a bipartisan housing bill that includes a CBDC ban until Congress passes a separate voting rights measure. He described the housing bill as being “of minor importance.”

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OpenAI Develops First Custom AI Chip With Broadcom

OpenAI Develops First Custom AI Chip With Broadcom

OpenAI is working with Broadcom on its first custom AI chip, an LLM-focused accelerator reportedly called Jalapeno. The project marks a step toward OpenAI designing more of the hardware behind ChatGPT and its broader AI infrastructure.

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Trump’s Refusal to Sign Housing Bill Puts CBDC Ban and Clarity Act Timing at Risk

Trump’s Refusal to Sign Housing Bill Puts CBDC Ban and Clarity Act Timing at Risk

President Donald Trump canceled a planned signing of a bipartisan housing bill that includes a four-year ban on a U.S. central bank digital currency. The standoff could complicate Congress’ already tight timeline for advancing the crypto market structure-focused Clarity Act.

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SecondFi loses $2.4 million in Cardano wallet exploit

SecondFi loses $2.4 million in Cardano wallet exploit

SecondFi said three external attacks drained about 16 million ADA from 374 wallets after attackers exploited a flaw in its proprietary wallet generation software. The Cardano wallet provider says it has patched unaffected users and moved a further 129 million ADA to a third-party custodian before attackers could reach it.

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Credit Unions With $25B in Assets Join Stablecoin Infrastructure Pilot

Credit Unions With $25B in Assets Join Stablecoin Infrastructure Pilot

Stablecore, Circuit and Curql have launched a pilot that lets participating US credit unions test stablecoin payments and other digital asset services. The program brings credit unions managing $25 billion in assets into a controlled stablecoin infrastructure initiative.

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Digital Asset Debate Shifts From Tokens to Infrastructure

Digital Asset Debate Shifts From Tokens to Infrastructure

CoinDesk’s Crypto Long & Short argued that the durable value in digital assets may sit less in any single coin and more in the infrastructure that lets markets operate continuously. The piece also highlighted CoinDesk liquidation data showing bitcoin’s early-June forced selling peaked before the market reached its low.

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Bitcoin Slides Toward $60,000 as AI Stocks Pull Market Attention

Bitcoin Slides Toward $60,000 as AI Stocks Pull Market Attention

Bitcoin fell back to the $60,000 area on Wednesday as crypto continued to lag a broader rebound in risk assets. CoinDesk reported that investor interest and capital remained focused on technology and the AI trade, while gold and oil also weakened.

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South Korean Officials Meet US SEC Crypto Task Force Amid Push for Rule Alignment

South Korean Officials Meet US SEC Crypto Task Force Amid Push for Rule Alignment

South Korean officials met with the U.S. SEC’s crypto task force as the country weighs more unified digital asset rules. The meeting follows a series of local setbacks in one of Asia’s most active crypto markets.

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Bitcoin drop to $60K reveals new $530M demand zone

Bitcoin drop to $60K reveals new $530M demand zone

Bitcoin’s slide to around $60,000 has exposed a new demand zone where roughly $530 million in buy bids have appeared. The area also overlaps with a major liquidation zone, setting up a key market battleground.

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Memecoin Marketing Pushes Online Hype Into Real-World Stunts

Memecoin Marketing Pushes Online Hype Into Real-World Stunts

Memecoin campaigns are increasingly using real-world challenges, including alcohol dares and head-shaving prompts, to drive engagement. The shift raises concerns about how speculative online communities can turn participation into pressure or exploitation.

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Strategy Shares Fall Below $100 as Bitcoin Hits Two-Week Low

Strategy Shares Fall Below $100 as Bitcoin Hits Two-Week Low

Bitcoin dropped to a two-week low on Wednesday, while Strategy shares slipped below $100 for the first time since March 2024. The move tied fresh pressure in crypto markets to renewed weakness in one of Bitcoin’s most closely watched corporate proxies.

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Bank Lobby Pushback on Stablecoins Draws Criticism Over Community Bank Claims

Bank Lobby Pushback on Stablecoins Draws Criticism Over Community Bank Claims

A CoinDesk opinion article challenged banking industry arguments that stablecoins threaten community banks by draining deposits. The piece argued that the risk is overstated and that smaller banks may be less exposed than large institutions because of depositor relationships and higher deposit rates.

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Bitcoin Falls Below Rainbow Chart Floor Into 'BTC Is Dead' Zone

Bitcoin Falls Below Rainbow Chart Floor Into 'BTC Is Dead' Zone

Bitcoin has moved below the lower boundary of the well-known Bitcoin Rainbow Chart, entering the area labeled the 'BTC is dead' zone. The move is notable because the chart is widely watched as a sentiment and valuation reference point, though it should not be treated as investment advice.

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Why Perfect Transaction Fairness Remains Out of Reach for Blockchains

Why Perfect Transaction Fairness Remains Out of Reach for Blockchains

Perfectly fair transaction ordering cannot be guaranteed in asynchronous networks, according to the source material. Blockchains therefore rely on different relaxations of fairness rather than a single ideal model.

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Trump Cancels Signing of Housing Bill Containing CBDC Ban

Trump Cancels Signing of Housing Bill Containing CBDC Ban

Donald Trump canceled the signing of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, a bill that included a temporary ban on the Federal Reserve issuing or creating a central bank digital currency. The provision would have applied until 2030 while exempting certain stablecoins.

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Former FCA policy insider highlights divide in the UK’s crypto ambitions

Former FCA policy insider highlights divide in the UK’s crypto ambitions

A former FCA policy insider has outlined a split in how the UK is approaching crypto policy, pointing to a “great divide” in the country’s ambitions. The discussion centers on how regulators and policymakers are balancing growth with oversight.

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Binance Weighs Alternative EU License Path as Greek Bid Faces Uncertainty

Binance Weighs Alternative EU License Path as Greek Bid Faces Uncertainty

Binance is reportedly preparing to seek authorization in another European Union jurisdiction if its licensing effort in Greece does not succeed. The potential shift comes as the bloc’s MiCA deadline approaches and unlicensed crypto firms are expected to wind down EU activities.

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Aave Leads as CoinDesk 20 Index Moves Higher

Aave Leads as CoinDesk 20 Index Moves Higher

The CoinDesk 20 Index rose 0.5% to 1,682.86 in the latest daily update, with Aave leading gains at 5.9%. Fifteen of the index’s 20 assets traded higher, while XLM and ADA were among the laggards.

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10x Research Sees Bitcoin Risking a Drop Toward $55,000

10x Research Sees Bitcoin Risking a Drop Toward $55,000

10x Research founder Markus Thielen says bitcoin may break below $60,000 and fall toward $55,000 before setting a cycle low. His view is tied to dollar strength, a more hawkish Federal Reserve backdrop, and timing signals pointing to late August through October.

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Gold, Silver and Bitcoin Slide as Debasement Trade Loses Steam

Gold, Silver and Bitcoin Slide as Debasement Trade Loses Steam

Gold, silver and bitcoin fell as markets reassessed the debasement trade and began pricing in tighter Federal Reserve policy. Bitcoin has weakened in the broader correction, though it has outperformed precious metals on a relative basis since February.

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DeFi total value locked falls 39% in 2026 amid market weakness and exploits

DeFi total value locked falls 39% in 2026 amid market weakness and exploits

Decentralized finance total value locked fell 39% in 2026, according to the source, as a broader market downturn and major exploit activity weighed on the sector. The decline was linked in part to fallout from incidents including the Kelp DAO hack.

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Standard Chartered Sees Aave Benefiting From Tokenized Asset Growth in DeFi

Standard Chartered Sees Aave Benefiting From Tokenized Asset Growth in DeFi

Standard Chartered said tokenized assets moving into DeFi could increase deposits into Aave. The bank said that trend may help the protocol rebuild its position as a leading onchain lending platform.

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CryptoQuant Flags Strategy Dividend Coverage After Cash Reserve Drop

CryptoQuant Flags Strategy Dividend Coverage After Cash Reserve Drop

CryptoQuant said Strategy’s cash reserves now cover about 14 months of dividends, down from a previous seven-year level. The firm said Strategy should pause Bitcoin purchases and rebuild its reserves.

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Forgotten Coin Draws Attention Ahead of Its Next Halving

Forgotten Coin Draws Attention Ahead of Its Next Halving

CoinDesk reported that a lesser-discussed cryptocurrency could attract renewed attention before its next halving. The source framing points to halving-driven market interest, but does not provide further details in the supplied material.

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DOJ Seizes Infrastructure Tied to Huione Crypto Laundering Case

DOJ Seizes Infrastructure Tied to Huione Crypto Laundering Case

The DOJ has seized infrastructure linked to Huione Guarantee, a Telegram marketplace connected in the source report to billions in crypto laundering tied to Southeast Asian scam proceeds.

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Cboe Launches Prediction Market Product Tied to S&P 500

Cboe Launches Prediction Market Product Tied to S&P 500

Cboe has introduced its first prediction market product linked to the S&P 500 index. The company cited growing investor demand for binary options contracts as the reason behind the launch.

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Meta Prediction Market Plans Lead Decrypt’s Morning Minute

Meta Prediction Market Plans Lead Decrypt’s Morning Minute

Decrypt’s Morning Minute highlighted Meta’s reported work on a prediction market, alongside Arthur Hayes’ bull case for CARDS and new opposition facing the Clarity Act. The items point to continued overlap between crypto markets, social platforms, and U.S. policy debates.

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SecondFi Traces Cardano Wallet Exploit to Address-Level Issue

SecondFi Traces Cardano Wallet Exploit to Address-Level Issue

SecondFi said a Cardano wallet incident stemmed from an address-level issue after attackers drained funds from 374 addresses. The wallet provider also reported securing 129 million ADA following the exploit.

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Standard Chartered Sees Aave Reaching $3,500 by 2030

Standard Chartered Sees Aave Reaching $3,500 by 2030

Standard Chartered’s Geoff Kendrick initiated coverage of Aave with a $3,500 end-2030 target, citing a potential DeFi revival and growth in tokenized real-world assets. The forecast follows Aave’s recovery from disruption linked to April’s KelpDAO-related exploit.

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CZ Seeks to Address Public Misunderstandings About His Identity

CZ Seeks to Address Public Misunderstandings About His Identity

Binance founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao wants to clear up misunderstandings about who he is, according to a CoinDesk report dated June 23, 2026.

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Nigel Farage Calls Tether Billionaire’s $6.7M Gift a Private Matter

Nigel Farage Calls Tether Billionaire’s $6.7M Gift a Private Matter

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage said a $6.7 million gift from Christopher Harborne is a “private matter” as a standards investigation continues. He also said he could spend the money “on Ferraris” if he wanted.

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Strategy’s MSTR Faces Fractal-Based Downside Warning as Cash Reserve Falls

Strategy’s MSTR Faces Fractal-Based Downside Warning as Cash Reserve Falls

Strategy’s cash reserve has reportedly fallen 38% while dividend obligations approach $1.2 billion. The setup is raising concerns that shareholder dilution risk could increase if the company needs additional capital.

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Cboe Revives S&P 500 Binary Options as Prediction Markets Gain Ground

Cboe Revives S&P 500 Binary Options as Prediction Markets Gain Ground

Cboe is bringing back S&P 500 binary options, re-entering a market for yes-or-no contracts that has been popularized by Kalshi and crypto-native Polymarket. The move reflects broader mainstream interest in prediction-style products, while Cboe is adding a partial-payout structure alongside the traditional all-or-nothing format.

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YZi Labs Ends Proxy Fight With BNB Treasury Firm CEA Industries

YZi Labs Ends Proxy Fight With BNB Treasury Firm CEA Industries

YZi Labs has reached a cooperation agreement with CEA Industries, ending an activist campaign over leadership and governance at the BNB-focused treasury company. The deal brings new board appointments and an interim president while CEA searches for a permanent chief executive.

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Bitcoin Holds Near $62,500 as Crypto Bears Press the Market

Bitcoin Holds Near $62,500 as Crypto Bears Press the Market

Bitcoin stayed just above $62,500 while ether hovered near $1,665, but CoinDesk reported that weak spot action and bearish derivatives positioning kept pressure on the wider crypto market. Options and futures data showed traders leaning toward downside protection and fresh short bets across major tokens.

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Bitcoin Analysis Says BTC Remains Aligned With Four-Year Trend

Bitcoin Analysis Says BTC Remains Aligned With Four-Year Trend

Bitcoin research cited by Cointelegraph says BTC price action remains consistent with prior cycles despite bear market pressure. The analysis points to a roughly 20% discount to Bitcoin’s four-year “adoption structure” trend line, which implies a $76,000 level.

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Bitcoin transaction traffic jumps to a two-year high as Runes activity rebounds

Bitcoin transaction traffic jumps to a two-year high as Runes activity rebounds

Bitcoin network activity climbed to a two-year high as daily transactions moved above 820,000, according to the source. The increase was tied in part to renewed interest in Runes, the token standard built on Bitcoin.

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CryptoQuant Urges Strategy to Pause Bitcoin Purchases and Rebuild Cash

CryptoQuant Urges Strategy to Pause Bitcoin Purchases and Rebuild Cash

CryptoQuant says Strategy should halt its bitcoin accumulation and restore cash reserves after pressure emerged in its STRC preferred stock. The analytics firm cited thinner dividend coverage, larger obligations and paper losses on recent bitcoin purchases.

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South Korea Adds Token Securities to Capital Market Overhaul

South Korea Adds Token Securities to Capital Market Overhaul

South Korea’s Financial Services Commission has included token securities infrastructure in a broader plan to modernize the country’s capital markets. The agenda also covers faster settlement, longer trading hours and wider digital transformation.

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OpenPayd Secures MiCA License for Regulated Crypto Services in Europe

OpenPayd Secures MiCA License for Regulated Crypto Services in Europe

OpenPayd has secured a MiCA license, allowing it to offer regulated crypto services across Europe. The company provides infrastructure to firms including crypto exchange Kraken.

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Trump Faces Senate Scrutiny Over Reported $500 Million UAE Investment in Crypto Venture

Trump Faces Senate Scrutiny Over Reported $500 Million UAE Investment in Crypto Venture

Senators are questioning a reported $500 million investment from the United Arab Emirates tied to Donald Trump’s crypto venture. The development has drawn attention because of possible conflicts of interest and the broader political scrutiny around crypto business ties.

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Catholic Leaders and US Law Enforcement Groups Raise Concerns Over CLARITY Act

Catholic Leaders and US Law Enforcement Groups Raise Concerns Over CLARITY Act

Catholic leaders and US law enforcement associations have challenged the CLARITY Act, warning that crypto regulatory certainty should not weaken accountability, transparency, victim protection, or public safety.

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US CBDC Ban Moves Closer to Trump’s Desk in Housing Bill

US CBDC Ban Moves Closer to Trump’s Desk in Housing Bill

The US House has passed a housing bill that includes a ban on central bank digital currencies until 2030. The measure now awaits President Donald Trump’s sign-off.

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Bitcoin’s long-term holders are slowing sales, according to market data

Bitcoin’s long-term holders are slowing sales, according to market data

Recent on-chain data suggests that Bitcoin’s long-time holders, often called “OG” investors, have reduced the pace of their selling. That shift is being viewed as a potentially constructive sign for market stability.

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Bitcoin Faces Short-Term Risk of Sliding to $59,000 as Liquidity Dries Up

Bitcoin Faces Short-Term Risk of Sliding to $59,000 as Liquidity Dries Up

Bitcoin may be vulnerable to a move toward $59,000 in the near term as market liquidity tightens, according to the source report. The setup highlights how thinner trading conditions can amplify price swings across crypto markets.

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Senate Democrats Seek Hearings on Trump-Linked UAE Crypto Deal

Senate Democrats Seek Hearings on Trump-Linked UAE Crypto Deal

Senate Democrats are calling for hearings into a reported $500 million crypto deal involving the Trump administration, World Liberty Financial and Abu Dhabi royalty. The request focuses scrutiny on potential ties between political power, foreign interests and crypto ventures.

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Bitcoin Nears $62,000 as Semiconductor Rout Weighs on Crypto

Bitcoin Nears $62,000 as Semiconductor Rout Weighs on Crypto

Bitcoin fell toward $62,000 as a second day of pressure in technology and semiconductor stocks dragged on broader risk appetite. Major crypto tokens also weakened, while ETF outflows and a large options expiry kept attention on the $60,000 area.

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Fairshake-Backed Adrian Boafo Wins Maryland Democratic House Primary

Fairshake-Backed Adrian Boafo Wins Maryland Democratic House Primary

Adrian Boafo won the Democratic nomination for an open Maryland U.S. House seat after Fairshake devoted about $5.5 million to support him. The crypto super PAC also backed candidates in Maryland, New York and Utah as it continues heavy spending ahead of the November general elections.

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StarkWare Introduces Private KYC to Reduce Personal Data Exposure

StarkWare Introduces Private KYC to Reduce Personal Data Exposure

StarkWare has introduced “Private KYC,” a privacy-focused approach to identity checks. Starknet said current verification processes often request full documents when only a single fact is needed.

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CFTC Sues Kentucky as Prediction Market Fight Widens

CFTC Sues Kentucky as Prediction Market Fight Widens

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has sued Kentucky, making it the ninth state involved in the regulator’s legal fight over prediction markets. The case adds another front to a growing state-level battle over how these markets should be treated.

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Cerebras Shares Fall After First Public Earnings Report

Cerebras Shares Fall After First Public Earnings Report

Cerebras Systems shares dropped 11% in after-hours trading after the AI chipmaker issued lower margin guidance in its first earnings report since going public. Revenue nearly doubled from a year earlier, but investors focused on the expected decline in core gross margin next quarter.

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Ethereum Funding Debate Pits Staking Tax Against Offchain Support

Ethereum Funding Debate Pits Staking Tax Against Offchain Support

Ethereum’s latest funding debate centers on whether staking rewards should be taxed to support development. The dispute is being challenged by a newer model in which labs and large ETH holders fund work offchain.

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Crypto Critic Roubini Enters Tokenization Push With Onchain 'Technodollar'

Crypto Critic Roubini Enters Tokenization Push With Onchain 'Technodollar'

Nouriel Roubini, long known as a critic of crypto, has joined the tokenization trend with an onchain product called the “Technodollar.” The move highlights how tokenization is drawing interest even from figures historically skeptical of the broader crypto sector.

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Andy Burnham’s Rise Signals a More Crypto-Friendly Tone in the UK

Andy Burnham’s Rise Signals a More Crypto-Friendly Tone in the UK

Andy Burnham is being framed as a potentially positive figure for the UK crypto sector after Keir Starmer’s reported step-down. His past support for blockchain activity as mayor of Manchester is the key reason for the industry’s cautious optimism.

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Qwable Brings Fable-Style Reasoning to a Free Local Qwen Model

Qwable Brings Fable-Style Reasoning to a Free Local Qwen Model

Qwable is described as a free local model built by fine-tuning Fable 5's reasoning style into a Qwen model. A subsequent version reportedly removed its safety guardrails, raising questions about how quickly model behavior can be copied and altered.

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Ether Long Liquidations Hit $170M as Crypto Market Weakens

Ether Long Liquidations Hit $170M as Crypto Market Weakens

Ether came under pressure after $170 million in long positions were liquidated during a broader crypto market decline. The move reflected weaker sentiment as Bitcoin struggled to hold the $62,000 level.

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Meta Reportedly Develops Points-Based Prediction Market App

Meta Reportedly Develops Points-Based Prediction Market App

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has reportedly directed a small team to build a standalone prediction market app called Arena. The product is expected to use points instead of real-money wagers at launch, according to reports citing The New York Times.

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Catholic Leaders Push Back on Crypto Clarity Act Provision

Catholic Leaders Push Back on Crypto Clarity Act Provision

A group of 82 Catholic leaders warned that a provision in the Crypto Clarity Act shielding software developers from prosecution could create risks tied to human trafficking. Their opposition adds a new faith-based voice to the debate over how U.S. crypto legislation should balance innovation and accountability.

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Trump Quantum Orders Draw Crypto Praise as Bitcoin Readiness Concerns Grow

Trump Quantum Orders Draw Crypto Praise as Bitcoin Readiness Concerns Grow

Industry leaders welcomed President Trump’s quantum executive orders, while researchers warned that Bitcoin and broader crypto infrastructure are not yet ready for post-quantum security risks. The response reflects rising urgency around preparing digital assets for advances in quantum computing.

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Opera’s MiniPay Launches Visa Debit Card for Stablecoin Spending

Opera’s MiniPay Launches Visa Debit Card for Stablecoin Spending

Opera’s MiniPay has introduced a Visa debit card that lets users spend stablecoins through Visa’s payment network. The launch targets MiniPay’s 16 million users as digital dollar adoption grows in emerging markets.

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Senator Pushes Back on Crypto Focus at US Affordability Hearing

Senator Pushes Back on Crypto Focus at US Affordability Hearing

Louisiana Senator John Kennedy dismissed Digital Chamber CEO Cody Carbone’s crypto-focused remarks during a Senate hearing on affordability. Kennedy’s response framed cryptocurrency as separate from the economic pressures under discussion.

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Mark Zuckerberg Reportedly Wants a Prediction Market at Meta

Mark Zuckerberg Reportedly Wants a Prediction Market at Meta

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg reportedly wants a prediction market initiative, according to Decrypt. The effort would follow the company’s earlier bets on stablecoins and the metaverse.

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OpenAI’s GPT-5.5 Cyber AI Tops CyberGym as Anthropic Models Remain Offline

OpenAI’s GPT-5.5 Cyber AI Tops CyberGym as Anthropic Models Remain Offline

OpenAI’s GPT-5.5-Cyber has taken the top position on the CyberGym leaderboard. The move comes while Anthropic’s strongest models are reportedly offline under a Trump administration export ban.

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Bitcoin long-term holder selling drops to a 19-month low as cycle indicators point to September

Bitcoin long-term holder selling drops to a 19-month low as cycle indicators point to September

Spending from long-term Bitcoin holders has fallen to its lowest level in 19 months, suggesting older coins are being moved less often. At the same time, market cycle models are pointing to September as a possible market bottom date.

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Meta Reportedly Develops Prediction Market App Called Arena

Meta Reportedly Develops Prediction Market App Called Arena

Meta is reportedly building an experimental prediction market-style app called Arena, according to a New York Times report cited by CoinDesk. The app would let users forecast outcomes across politics, sports, entertainment and world affairs, likely through points rather than cash wagers at launch.

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Zcash Miner Fortitude to Reach Nasdaq Through HeartSciences Merger

Zcash Miner Fortitude to Reach Nasdaq Through HeartSciences Merger

Fortitude is set to gain a Nasdaq listing through an all-stock merger with HeartSciences. HeartSciences will keep its healthcare business, while its current shareholders will retain a minority stake.

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AI Agent Chooses Nuclear Strike After Falling Behind in Civilization VI Test

AI Agent Chooses Nuclear Strike After Falling Behind in Civilization VI Test

A strategic reasoning benchmark found an AI-controlled Civilization VI empire spent 50 turns building nuclear weapons to block a rival's cultural victory. The plan failed, and the agent lost anyway.

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Ethereum Foundation Cuts 20% of Staff in Restructuring

Ethereum Foundation Cuts 20% of Staff in Restructuring

The Ethereum Foundation dismissed 54 employees as part of a major organizational overhaul. Vitalik Buterin also said the foundation plans to reduce its budget by roughly 40%.

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CFTC Chair Says Crypto Perpetuals Approach May Not Fit Agricultural Markets

CFTC Chair Says Crypto Perpetuals Approach May Not Fit Agricultural Markets

CFTC Chair Michael Selig told US cotton producers that the agency’s approach to crypto perpetual futures may not translate naturally to traditional commodity markets such as agriculture. His comments signal a distinction between crypto market structure and the needs of long-established physical commodity markets.

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Prosus Launches ToqanClaw as European OpenClaw Alternative

Prosus Launches ToqanClaw as European OpenClaw Alternative

Prosus has launched ToqanClaw, a no-code AI platform positioned as a European alternative to agent tools such as OpenClaw. The product enters a competitive AI agent market with privacy as a core part of its pitch.

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Chainlink Joins Bank-Led Project Pangea to Test Stablecoin FX Settlement

Chainlink Joins Bank-Led Project Pangea to Test Stablecoin FX Settlement

Chainlink has joined Project Pangea, a coalition of South Korean and European banking groups working on near real-time stablecoin settlement for foreign-exchange trades. The project aims to connect existing bank messaging systems with blockchain-based settlement rails while reducing delays and settlement risk.

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Chainlink Joins Bank Groups Studying Stablecoin-Based FX Settlement

Chainlink Joins Bank Groups Studying Stablecoin-Based FX Settlement

Chainlink has joined European and South Korean bank consortia in a project examining whether regulated euro and won stablecoins can support real-time cross-border foreign exchange settlement.

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Bitcoin Tests Two-Week Low Near $62K as Risk Appetite Weakens

Bitcoin Tests Two-Week Low Near $62K as Risk Appetite Weakens

Bitcoin fell toward a two-week low around $62,000 as investors reacted to a more hawkish Federal Reserve backdrop. The move came alongside weakness in technology stocks, with risk-off sentiment pressuring both AI-linked equities and crypto.

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Cboe Reportedly Considers Turning BTC and ETH Continuous Futures Into Perpetuals

Cboe Reportedly Considers Turning BTC and ETH Continuous Futures Into Perpetuals

Cboe is reportedly weighing whether to convert its Bitcoin and Ether continuous futures into perpetual futures. The review comes as US regulatory shifts and expanding rival offerings from Coinbase and Kalshi accelerate competition in crypto derivatives.

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BNY Says FOMO Is Pulling Asset Managers Toward Tokenized Funds

BNY Says FOMO Is Pulling Asset Managers Toward Tokenized Funds

BNY sees fear of missing out as a force pushing asset managers to explore tokenized funds. The trend points to growing institutional attention on bringing fund products into blockchain-based formats.

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Bitcoin Slump Deepens as SpaceX Rout Pressures $60K Support

Bitcoin Slump Deepens as SpaceX Rout Pressures $60K Support

Bitcoin’s decline intensified as a reported $600 billion wipeout at SpaceX rattled technology markets. The move put BTC’s $60,000 support level in focus as traders watched for signs of a deeper selloff.

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Bitcoin’s Slide Below $60,000 Points to Institutional Pressure, Deutsche Bank Says

Bitcoin’s Slide Below $60,000 Points to Institutional Pressure, Deutsche Bank Says

Deutsche Bank said bitcoin’s June drop below $60,000 reflected pressure from Fed expectations, spot ETF outflows and investor competition from AI-linked assets. The bank framed the move as a sign that bitcoin is increasingly trading like an institutional risk asset.

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Vitalik Buterin Says Ethereum Foundation Will Cut Budget 40% in Major Reset

Vitalik Buterin Says Ethereum Foundation Will Cut Budget 40% in Major Reset

Vitalik Buterin said the Ethereum Foundation will reduce its budget by 40% as part of a major reset, according to CoinDesk. The move signals a significant shift for one of Ethereum’s key ecosystem organizations.

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Bitcoin Tests $62K Support as Traders Watch Micron Earnings

Bitcoin Tests $62K Support as Traders Watch Micron Earnings

Bitcoin remained volatile near local lows as bulls worked to defend the $62,000 area. Market attention also turned to Micron earnings, with analysts watching for potential spillover volatility from equities.

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Ethereum Foundation Cuts 20% of Workforce in Leaner Reorganization

Ethereum Foundation Cuts 20% of Workforce in Leaner Reorganization

The Ethereum Foundation is cutting 54 jobs, equal to 20% of its workforce, as it reorganizes around more focused internal clusters. The move follows a series of leadership departures at the nonprofit.

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Thailand Expands Crypto Mining Probe Into Alleged $300M Laundering Network

Thailand Expands Crypto Mining Probe Into Alleged $300M Laundering Network

Thailand’s Department of Special Investigation says a Chinese “grey capital” network used illegal crypto mining and cash mules to launder more than $300 million annually. The probe links crypto infrastructure with broader concerns over cross-border financial crime.

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Ethereum Foundation Cuts 20% of Staff as Restructuring Deepens

Ethereum Foundation Cuts 20% of Staff as Restructuring Deepens

The Ethereum Foundation is eliminating 54 roles, or roughly 20% of its workforce, as part of a months-long restructuring tied to its updated mandate and treasury strategy. The move comes after several senior departures and amid wider debate over Ethereum’s governance and execution.

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SEC Delay on Tokenized Stocks Framed as a Cautious Pause

SEC Delay on Tokenized Stocks Framed as a Cautious Pause

CoinDesk reported that the SEC delayed the tokenization of stocks, a move the source frames as a relief. The provided material does not include details on the timing, mechanism, or specific regulatory reasoning behind the delay.

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Tokenized SpaceX Shares Hit Refunds After $1B Demand Surge

Tokenized SpaceX Shares Hit Refunds After $1B Demand Surge

A tokenized SpaceX share offering attracted more than $1 billion in demand, but many would-be buyers were refunded instead of receiving exposure. The episode highlights the gap between strong retail appetite and the operational limits of tokenized private-market products.

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Strategy's STRC Slump Revives Terra Comparisons, but Analyst Says the Link Breaks Down

Strategy's STRC Slump Revives Terra Comparisons, but Analyst Says the Link Breaks Down

Strategy’s STRC preferred stock fell well below its intended $100 trading area, stirring social media comparisons to Terra’s failed UST stablecoin. Benchmark analyst Mark Palmer said the comparison is misplaced because STRC is preferred equity, not a stablecoin with a fixed peg.

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Fomo’s $75M Raise Signals Continued VC Interest in Consumer Crypto

Fomo’s $75M Raise Signals Continued VC Interest in Consumer Crypto

Fomo raised $75 million, showing that major venture investors are still willing to back consumer-focused crypto projects. The development comes as crypto majors sell off alongside weakness in big technology stocks.

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EU Committee Advances Digital Euro Bill After Key Vote

EU Committee Advances Digital Euro Bill After Key Vote

EU lawmakers advanced proposed rules for a digital euro, covering both online and offline use. The bill includes privacy safeguards, holding limits and a ban on interest payments.

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Franklin Templeton Closes 250 Digital Deal, Launches Franklin Crypto Division

Franklin Templeton Closes 250 Digital Deal, Launches Franklin Crypto Division

Franklin Templeton has completed its acquisition of active crypto investment manager 250 Digital and launched a dedicated division called Franklin Crypto. The new unit will focus on actively managed cryptocurrency strategies for institutional investors.

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European Parliament Committee Advances Digital Euro Framework

European Parliament Committee Advances Digital Euro Framework

The European Parliament’s ECON Committee approved the legal framework for a digital euro and moved the file into final trilogue negotiations. The proposal aims to support a state-backed digital payment option in Europe by 2029 while reducing reliance on foreign payment networks and dollar-linked stablecoins.

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Kalshi Adds India to Restricted Jurisdictions List

Kalshi Adds India to Restricted Jurisdictions List

Kalshi has added India to its list of restricted jurisdictions, bringing the total to 55. The move follows earlier warnings from Indian authorities to VPN providers over access to such platforms.

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Clarity Act Faces Unsettled Senate Path as Deadline Nears

Clarity Act Faces Unsettled Senate Path as Deadline Nears

The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act remains under active Senate negotiation with several major disputes unresolved, including ethics limits, DeFi developer protections and stablecoin rewards. Crypto industry groups are pressing for a July floor vote before the congressional calendar becomes harder to navigate.

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Tanya Denisova Joins Agora as Head of Operations

Tanya Denisova Joins Agora as Head of Operations

Former Robinhood Crypto COO Tanya Denisova has joined stablecoin issuer Agora as head of operations. The move adds a senior crypto operations executive to Agora’s leadership team.

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Bitcoin Indicator Suggests Deeper Drop May Be Needed to Confirm a Bottom

Bitcoin Indicator Suggests Deeper Drop May Be Needed to Confirm a Bottom

A long-running bitcoin market indicator cited by CoinDesk suggests BTC may need to fall by 15% or more before a durable bottom is marked. The signal points to continued caution rather than a confirmed trend reversal.

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Former BIS chief says stablecoins can coexist with fiat under clear rules

Former BIS chief says stablecoins can coexist with fiat under clear rules

Former BIS general manager Agustín Carstens said stablecoins could support financial inclusion and innovation, while calling for global regulatory frameworks to let them coexist with fiat money. His comments mark a more open stance toward the role of stablecoins in the financial system.

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Ripple Secures Preliminary MiCA Approval in Luxembourg

Ripple Secures Preliminary MiCA Approval in Luxembourg

Ripple has received a preliminary green light for a Crypto Asset Service Provider license from Luxembourg’s financial regulator under the EU’s MiCA framework. If finalized, the approval would allow the company to offer stablecoin payment systems and broader crypto services across the European Union.

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Bitcoin Slides Below $62,000 as Asia Tech Sell-Off Pressures Markets

Bitcoin Slides Below $62,000 as Asia Tech Sell-Off Pressures Markets

Bitcoin fell below $62,000 for the first time in nearly two weeks as Asian technology shares sold off sharply. Market analysis cited in the source warned that BTC could face new lows, including a possible move toward $54,000.

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US Senate Passes Housing Bill With Four-Year Fed CBDC Ban

US Senate Passes Housing Bill With Four-Year Fed CBDC Ban

The U.S. Senate passed a bipartisan housing bill in an 85-5 vote Monday that would block the Federal Reserve from issuing a digital dollar through 2030. The legislation now moves to the House.

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Binance’s Yi He Warns of Alleged Impersonation Scam as CoinUp Denies Ties

Binance’s Yi He Warns of Alleged Impersonation Scam as CoinUp Denies Ties

Binance co-founder Yi He warned about an alleged impersonator referred to as “Zhu Pan” in Chinese-language posts. CoinUp has distanced itself from the individual and denied ties.

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Crypto Market Falls as Tech Selloff Hits Digital Assets

Crypto Market Falls as Tech Selloff Hits Digital Assets

Crypto prices dropped Tuesday as weakness in Nasdaq-linked technology stocks spilled into digital assets. Bitcoin fell to about $62,300, ether slid more than 4%, and marketwide liquidations intensified losses across altcoins.

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Bitcoin Volatility Seen as Cheap Ahead of $10B Options Settlement

Bitcoin Volatility Seen as Cheap Ahead of $10B Options Settlement

Bitcoin volatility is being described as inexpensive as a roughly $10 billion options settlement approaches. The setup puts derivatives positioning in focus for crypto market watchers.

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Hut 8 Agrees to $2.35M Settlement Over U.S. Bitcoin Merger Suit

Hut 8 Agrees to $2.35M Settlement Over U.S. Bitcoin Merger Suit

Hut 8 agreed to pay $2.35 million to settle a securities class action tied to its 2023 all-stock merger with U.S. Bitcoin Corp. The company denied wrongdoing, and the settlement still requires court approval.

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THORChain resumes trading after security upgrades and vault migration

THORChain resumes trading after security upgrades and vault migration

THORChain has resumed all network activity more than a month after a $10.7 million exploit. The network said it addressed the vulnerabilities through multiple security upgrades and a vault migration.

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Bitcoin Nears Bear-Cross Signal That Has Historically Marked Market Bottoms

Bitcoin Nears Bear-Cross Signal That Has Historically Marked Market Bottoms

Bitcoin’s 50-week moving average is close to falling below its 100-week average, a bearish-looking signal that has historically appeared near major market bottoms. CoinDesk noted that the pattern is lagging and not a guarantee, with macro conditions, ETF flows and Strategy’s activity still important for Bitcoin’s next move.

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Ripple Gains Preliminary MiCA Approval in Luxembourg Before EU Deadline

Ripple Gains Preliminary MiCA Approval in Luxembourg Before EU Deadline

Ripple has secured preliminary CASP approval in Luxembourg ahead of the July 1 MiCA deadline. The move comes as crypto firms race to meet the European Union’s licensing requirements.

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SpaceX’s $600 Billion Drop Matched Nearly Half of Bitcoin’s Market Value

SpaceX’s $600 Billion Drop Matched Nearly Half of Bitcoin’s Market Value

SpaceX’s reported $600 billion plunge over three days was compared with nearly half of bitcoin’s total market capitalization. The scale of the move highlights how major private-company valuation swings can be framed against crypto’s largest asset.

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XRP Tests Lower End of June Range as Traders Watch $1.10 Support

XRP Tests Lower End of June Range as Traders Watch $1.10 Support

XRP slipped 1.8% in the latest 24-hour session, moving back toward the $1.05-$1.10 support area that has framed much of its June trading. Traders are watching whether that zone holds or gives way after weeks of range-bound price action.

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Altcoin Season Signal Flashes as Bitcoin Slides

Altcoin Season Signal Flashes as Bitcoin Slides

An altcoin season indicator flashed while bitcoin weakened, drawing attention to a broader shift in crypto market momentum. The move highlighted how bitcoin’s decline can influence trading across the rest of the market.

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Trump Signs Orders to Boost Quantum Computing and Cryptography Upgrades

Trump Signs Orders to Boost Quantum Computing and Cryptography Upgrades

US President Donald Trump signed orders aimed at advancing American quantum computing and post-quantum cryptography efforts. He said the administration would invest in US quantum leadership “like never before.”

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Crypto Lobby Groups Urge Congress to Pass Staking and Mining Tax Bill Unchanged

Crypto Lobby Groups Urge Congress to Pass Staking and Mining Tax Bill Unchanged

Three crypto lobbying groups are urging Congress to pass a bill that would tax staking and mining rewards when they are sold. The groups want lawmakers to approve the measure without further amendments.

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White House Orders Push Quantum Buildout and Encryption Defenses

White House Orders Push Quantum Buildout and Encryption Defenses

The White House issued two executive orders aimed at accelerating U.S. quantum computing development while preparing federal systems for encryption risks posed by future quantum machines. The orders set targets for a Department of Energy-hosted quantum computer, quantum sensors for defense use, and a migration to post-quantum cryptography.

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Bitcoin Slips Toward $63,000 as Tech Selloff Weighs on Risk Assets

Bitcoin Slips Toward $63,000 as Tech Selloff Weighs on Risk Assets

Bitcoin moved lower toward $63,000 as weakness in technology stocks pressured broader risk assets. The move highlights how crypto markets can remain sensitive to shifts in investor appetite across traditional markets.

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US Senate approves housing bill that includes CBDC ban through 2030

US Senate approves housing bill that includes CBDC ban through 2030

The US Senate passed a major housing affordability bill by an 85-5 vote that also includes a ban on the Federal Reserve creating a central bank digital currency until 2030. The measure now moves forward with the CBDC restriction attached.

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Bitmine, Sharplink and Joe Lubin support new Ethereum R&D nonprofit

Bitmine, Sharplink and Joe Lubin support new Ethereum R&D nonprofit

Sharplink says the new nonprofit, Ethlabs, was created to help ensure Ethereum can handle the demand expected from institutions using stablecoins, tokenization and AI. The group is being backed by Bitmine, Sharplink and Ethereum co-founder Joe Lubin.

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Bitcoin Funding Rate Climbs as Traders Watch for Short-Term Upside

Bitcoin Funding Rate Climbs as Traders Watch for Short-Term Upside

Bitcoin’s funding rate has reached a two-week high, while order book conditions point to renewed trader optimism. However, ETF outflows and macroeconomic concerns may still weigh on BTC’s near-term momentum.

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U.S. Senate Passes Housing Bill With Four-Year Fed CBDC Ban

U.S. Senate Passes Housing Bill With Four-Year Fed CBDC Ban

The U.S. Senate passed a housing-related bill that includes a four-year ban on the Federal Reserve issuing a central bank digital currency. The measure adds another political obstacle to any near-term U.S. CBDC effort.

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Ric Edelman Says Crypto’s Growth Story Is Moving Beyond Prices

Ric Edelman Says Crypto’s Growth Story Is Moving Beyond Prices

Ric Edelman told CoinDesk that weak crypto market sentiment is obscuring a separate growth trend in institutional adoption and tokenization. He pointed to major financial firms, regulatory debate around the CLARITY Act, and expanding tokenization efforts as key factors to watch.

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Securitize and tZERO Enter Patent Fight as Tokenization Push Grows

Securitize and tZERO Enter Patent Fight as Tokenization Push Grows

Securitize has asked a federal court in Delaware to rule that it does not infringe tZERO patents tied to tokenized securities infrastructure. The dispute comes as major financial firms increase their focus on putting traditional assets on blockchain rails.

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Crypto PAC Spending Looms Over Primaries in New York, Maryland and Utah

Crypto PAC Spending Looms Over Primaries in New York, Maryland and Utah

Crypto-backed political action committees disclosed more than $8 million in media spending to support candidates in New York, Maryland and Utah primaries. In Maryland, some Democrats urged one candidate to reject outside spending tied to “crypto billionaires.”

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Trump Orders Faster U.S. Quantum Readiness as Bitcoin Risk Looms

Trump Orders Faster U.S. Quantum Readiness as Bitcoin Risk Looms

President Donald Trump signed two executive orders focused on expanding U.S. quantum computing capabilities and accelerating the shift to quantum-resistant encryption. The move underscores growing policy attention around future security risks that could matter for Bitcoin and the broader crypto ecosystem.

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Ethereum Holders Back New Research and Development Lab

Ethereum Holders Back New Research and Development Lab

BitMine, Sharplink, and Ethereum co-founder Joe Lubin are backing a new research and development lab focused on Ethereum. The effort brings together major ETH holders to support work aimed at strengthening the network and ETH.

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Strive Frames Digital Credit Selloff as Liquidation Event, Not Credit Breakdown

Strive Frames Digital Credit Selloff as Liquidation Event, Not Credit Breakdown

Strive said last week’s sharp declines in digital credit products tied to Strategy’s bitcoin-backed ecosystem were driven by forced selling and leverage liquidations, not worsening credit fundamentals. The firm pointed to heavy trading volumes and subsequent price recoveries as signs of a young market absorbing stress.

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Franklin Templeton Forms Crypto Division After 250 Digital Deal

Franklin Templeton Forms Crypto Division After 250 Digital Deal

Franklin Templeton has launched a dedicated crypto division after completing its acquisition of 250 Digital. The move comes as its onchain product suite has grown from about $768 million to more than $2.5 billion over the past year.

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Benchmark Rejects Terra Luna Comparison for Strategy’s STRC

Benchmark Rejects Terra Luna Comparison for Strategy’s STRC

Benchmark analysts said Strategy’s Stretch, or STRC, should not be compared directly with Terra Luna because it cannot technically lose its “peg.” The note pushes back on a crypto-market analogy that the analysts view as structurally inaccurate.

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21Shares Co-Founder Says Tokenization Hype Is Running Ahead of Wall Street Reality

21Shares Co-Founder Says Tokenization Hype Is Running Ahead of Wall Street Reality

A 21Shares co-founder warned that enthusiasm around tokenization may be moving faster than practical adoption on Wall Street. The comments point to a gap between crypto-market narratives and the slower work of integrating tokenized assets into traditional finance.

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Crypto Industry Pushes Congress to Advance Tax Bill

Crypto Industry Pushes Congress to Advance Tax Bill

Crypto industry leaders are urging Congress to pass a tax bill that they say would make mining and staking more attractive. The proposal has become a priority for the sector while drawing growing concern from House Democrats.

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Solana Dominates Tokenized Equity Volume as SOL Bottom Debate Continues

Solana Dominates Tokenized Equity Volume as SOL Bottom Debate Continues

Solana accounted for 95% of tokenized equity volumes, according to the source material. The activity comes as analysts continue to debate whether SOL’s move to $60 marked a market bottom.

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Major ETH Holders Back New Ethereum Research Nonprofit Ethlabs

Major ETH Holders Back New Ethereum Research Nonprofit Ethlabs

Five former Ethereum Foundation researchers have launched Ethlabs, an independent nonprofit backed by SharpLink, Bitmine, Joe Lubin and other crypto industry participants. The group will focus on Ethereum scaling, faster settlement and infrastructure for tokenized assets and stablecoins.

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Google DeepMind Warns AI Consciousness Debate Could Enter Politics and Law

Google DeepMind Warns AI Consciousness Debate Could Enter Politics and Law

Google DeepMind researchers argue that disputes over whether AI systems can be conscious may move beyond academia. The paper warns that the issue could affect politics, legal debates, and public institutions.

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ICE and OKX Partner on Tokenized Securities Push

ICE and OKX Partner on Tokenized Securities Push

Intercontinental Exchange and OKX are working together on tokenized securities and digital asset infrastructure. The effort will be tied to a joint venture co-chaired by former New York Governor David Paterson.

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Ethereum MEV Bot JaredFromSubway Threatens Legal Action After $7.5M Loss

Ethereum MEV Bot JaredFromSubway Threatens Legal Action After $7.5M Loss

The Ethereum MEV bot known as JaredFromSubway reportedly lost $7.5 million after a series of transactions exposed flaws in its logic. The bot’s operators are now threatening legal action over the incident.

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MoneyGram Joins Solana Network as Validator

MoneyGram Joins Solana Network as Validator

MoneyGram has joined Solana as a validator, staking SOL and processing transaction blocks. The move expands the remittance company’s role in blockchain infrastructure as stablecoin use grows across global payments.

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Bank of England Eases Stablecoin Plan With £40B Issuance Guardrail

Bank of England Eases Stablecoin Plan With £40B Issuance Guardrail

The Bank of England has dropped proposed individual stablecoin holding caps and replaced them with a £40 billion per-coin issuance limit. The plan would also allow issuers to keep more reserves in government debt.

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Bitcoin Holds Weekly Close Above $63K as RSI Divergence Points to Possible Bottom

Bitcoin Holds Weekly Close Above $63K as RSI Divergence Points to Possible Bottom

Bitcoin repeatedly closed its weekly candle above $63,000, a level the source describes as aligning with market signals that may indicate a bottom. The setup includes an RSI divergence, but it remains a data-based signal rather than a confirmed market turn.

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Andrew Cuomo to Co-Chair Planned OKX and ICE TradFi-Crypto Venture

Andrew Cuomo to Co-Chair Planned OKX and ICE TradFi-Crypto Venture

OKX and Intercontinental Exchange are planning a joint TradFi-crypto venture that would be co-chaired by ICE and former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo. The project remains subject to regulatory approvals.

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Google Invests $75 Million in A24 for AI Filmmaking Research

Google Invests $75 Million in A24 for AI Filmmaking Research

Google is investing $75 million in A24 through a new AI research initiative focused on filmmaking tools. The deal links one of Hollywood’s most distinctive studios with a major technology company as AI becomes a larger part of creative production discussions.

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Bitcoin Touches $65,500 as Oil Slides on Iran Deal News

Bitcoin Touches $65,500 as Oil Slides on Iran Deal News

Bitcoin moved toward a possible breakout after touching $65,500, while Iran-related developments pushed oil prices toward their lowest level since early March. The market setup put a potential move toward $70,000 back in focus for BTC traders.

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Crypto Lobby Groups Push House Tax Bill on Mining and Staking Rewards

Crypto Lobby Groups Push House Tax Bill on Mining and Staking Rewards

Leading U.S. crypto advocacy groups are urging the House Ways and Means Committee to advance a bill that would clarify when mined crypto assets and staking rewards are treated as taxable income. The proposal would let recipients choose between recognizing income when assets are received or when they are later sold or otherwise disposed of.

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Ethereum Foundation Departures Reignite Leadership Debate

Ethereum Foundation Departures Reignite Leadership Debate

CoinDesk reported that a talent exodus at the Ethereum Foundation has sparked renewed debate over the organization’s leadership. The development puts fresh attention on how the foundation is perceived within the Ethereum ecosystem.

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Why a Google Search Can Put a Crypto Wallet at Risk

Why a Google Search Can Put a Crypto Wallet at Risk

A crypto wallet can be put at risk before a user ever opens the wallet itself. According to the supplied material, the danger may begin with a Google search and a single mistaken click.

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Strategy Raises Cash Reserve to $1.4B After STRC Weakness

Strategy Raises Cash Reserve to $1.4B After STRC Weakness

Strategy increased its U.S. dollar cash reserve to $1.4 billion while making its smallest Bitcoin purchase since selling 32 BTC three weeks earlier. The move highlights the firm’s continued balancing of Bitcoin accumulation with liquidity management.

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Anchorage Digital Launches Platform for Bank Tokenized Deposits

Anchorage Digital Launches Platform for Bank Tokenized Deposits

Anchorage Digital is introducing infrastructure that lets banks issue and manage tokenized deposits on blockchain networks. The platform is designed to add 24/7 payments and settlement while allowing banks to keep their existing core systems and customer relationships.

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Bitcoin Holds Near $65,000 Despite Macro Pressure and ETF Outflows

Bitcoin Holds Near $65,000 Despite Macro Pressure and ETF Outflows

Bitcoin stayed near $65,000 over the past week even as macro uncertainty, a wobbling Iran deal, a new low for STRC, and $227 million in ETF outflows weighed on sentiment. The move suggests traders remained willing to support Bitcoin despite a less favorable market backdrop.

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Tom Lee’s BitMine Adds $92 Million in Ethereum, Reaching 4.7% of Supply

Tom Lee’s BitMine Adds $92 Million in Ethereum, Reaching 4.7% of Supply

BitMine added $92 million worth of Ethereum, bringing the treasury firm to 4.7% of the total ETH supply. The move puts the company closer to its stated goal of accumulating 5% of Ethereum’s circulating supply.

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Taiko Urges Users to Withdraw Bridge Funds After Reported Security Breach

Taiko Urges Users to Withdraw Bridge Funds After Reported Security Breach

Ethereum layer-2 network Taiko warned users to withdraw funds from its bridge after a reported security breach. Researchers estimated that attackers stole more than $1.7 million by allegedly exploiting the network's proof verification process.

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Strategy Adds 520 Bitcoin After Raising $335.5 Million Through Share Sales

Strategy Adds 520 Bitcoin After Raising $335.5 Million Through Share Sales

Strategy increased its USD Reserve to $1.4 billion and acquired 520 Bitcoin. The moves were funded through $335.5 million in MSTR share sales.

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OKX and NYSE Owner ICE Form Joint Venture to Link Crypto and Traditional Markets

OKX and NYSE Owner ICE Form Joint Venture to Link Crypto and Traditional Markets

OKX and Intercontinental Exchange, the owner of the New York Stock Exchange, are forming a joint venture led by former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo. The project aims, pending regulatory approvals, to give OKX users access to ICE futures and NYSE tokenized equities markets.

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Social Trading Platform Fomo Raises $75 Million at $550 Million Valuation

Social Trading Platform Fomo Raises $75 Million at $550 Million Valuation

Fomo has raised $75 million in a Series B funding round that values the social trading and token discovery platform at $550 million. The raise points to continued activity in crypto venture funding in 2026.

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MoneyGram Joins Solana as Validator in Stablecoin Payments Push

MoneyGram Joins Solana as Validator in Stablecoin Payments Push

MoneyGram has become a validator on the Solana blockchain as it expands its stablecoin and blockchain payments strategy. The move follows the company’s recent MGUSD stablecoin launch on Stellar and its work across multiple blockchain networks.

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Enso Opens Trading Access to More Than 500 Tokenized Assets

Enso Opens Trading Access to More Than 500 Tokenized Assets

Enso has launched access to more than 500 tokenized assets and US stocks. The company pointed to rising demand from European investors seeking exposure to US equities.

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Euro Trading Makes Up About 1% of Binance Spot Volume, CryptoQuant Says

Euro Trading Makes Up About 1% of Binance Spot Volume, CryptoQuant Says

CryptoQuant data shows euro-denominated trading accounts for around 1% of Binance spot volume. The figure comes as Binance faces uncertainty ahead of MiCA’s July 1 deadline.

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Strategy Adds Bitcoin and Cash After Selling Common Stock

Strategy Adds Bitcoin and Cash After Selling Common Stock

Strategy bought 520 bitcoin for about $34.9 million last week and added $300 million to its cash reserves. The moves, funded by common stock sales, come as investors watch the company’s preferred shares and bitcoin-heavy balance sheet.

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Bitcoin Mining Network Grows More Sensitive to Price Moves, JPMorgan Says

Bitcoin Mining Network Grows More Sensitive to Price Moves, JPMorgan Says

JPMorgan says Bitcoin mining difficulty and hashrate are reacting more sharply to price swings as more miners operate near breakeven. The bank said pressure could persist while bitcoin remains below its estimated production cost.

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Bitmine Adds $92M in ETH as Tom Lee Sticks With “Crypto Spring” View

Bitmine Adds $92M in ETH as Tom Lee Sticks With “Crypto Spring” View

Bitmine Immersion Technologies bought 52,203 ETH last week, lifting its holdings to 5.67 million ETH as it moves closer to its goal of owning 5% of Ethereum’s supply. Chairman Tom Lee said the company plans to keep accumulating through 2026 and maintained his view that crypto is entering an early recovery phase.

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Bitcoin ETF Outflows Slow as Bond Market Pressure Builds

Bitcoin ETF Outflows Slow as Bond Market Pressure Builds

U.S.-listed spot bitcoin ETFs recorded a sixth straight week of net redemptions, but the pace of withdrawals eased for a second consecutive week. At the same time, rising two-year Treasury yields signaled a fresh macro headwind for bitcoin and other risk assets.

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XRP Charts Point to Possible July Relief Rally

XRP Charts Point to Possible July Relief Rally

Cointelegraph reported that XRP chart signals, including a death cross and liquidation indicators, suggest a possible short-term relief rally of up to 25% in July. The outlook remains chart-based, with one analyst also watching for a longer-term rebound toward $8.

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Baillie Gifford Launches Tokenized Bond Fund on Ethereum and Solana With BNY

Baillie Gifford Launches Tokenized Bond Fund on Ethereum and Solana With BNY

Baillie Gifford has introduced a dollar-denominated tokenized fixed-income fund using Ethereum and Solana, with BNY providing tokenization and wallet infrastructure. The fund is aimed at eligible investors and operates through a U.K.-regulated OEIC structure.

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Bitcoin Holds Steady After Hawkish Fed, Analysts See Demand Still Missing

Bitcoin Holds Steady After Hawkish Fed, Analysts See Demand Still Missing

Bitcoin remained resilient after a hawkish Federal Reserve signal, but analysts cited by Decrypt said the market has not yet seen a clear return of demand. With ETF outflows continuing and selling pressure described as nearly exhausted, Bitcoin is viewed as range-bound while traders wait for a catalyst.

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South Korea Seeks Broader Travel Rule Coverage for Smaller Crypto Transfers

South Korea Seeks Broader Travel Rule Coverage for Smaller Crypto Transfers

South Korea’s Financial Intelligence Unit is pushing to expand crypto transfer reporting requirements to cover smaller transactions. The proposal was raised in the context of FATF discussions, with officials pointing to offshore risks and uneven global anti-money laundering enforcement.

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Bitcoin Faces Bear-Flag Warning as Analyst Points to $54K-$56K Zone

Bitcoin Faces Bear-Flag Warning as Analyst Points to $54K-$56K Zone

A widely followed crypto analyst says bitcoin’s chart is showing a bearish continuation pattern that could put the $54,000-$56,000 area in focus. The view comes as macro pressure and options-market positioning add to caution around BTC’s near-term setup.

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Taiko Pauses Ethereum Layer-2 After Bridge Exploit

Taiko Pauses Ethereum Layer-2 After Bridge Exploit

Taiko halted block production after an attacker exploited its bridge and drained about $1.7 million. The incident adds to a difficult year for crypto bridges, with forged cross-chain messages tied to hundreds of millions of dollars in losses in 2026.

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Bank of England Eases Draft Stablecoin Rules With Temporary Issuance Cap

Bank of England Eases Draft Stablecoin Rules With Temporary Issuance Cap

The Bank of England has published draft rules for systemic stablecoins, easing reserve requirements and moving away from holding limits. The proposal introduces a temporary 40 billion pound issuance cap as the UK prepares for a possible 2027 launch framework.

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Bitcoin Weighed by Stronger US Dollar as July Seasonality Offers Potential Relief

Bitcoin Weighed by Stronger US Dollar as July Seasonality Offers Potential Relief

Bitcoin hovered around $64,000 as US dollar strength rose to its highest level since May 2025, adding another macro headwind for the market. Cointelegraph noted that July seasonality could still offer potential relief for BTC price action.

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Crypto Markets Watch Macro Data as Geopolitical Pressure Eases

Crypto Markets Watch Macro Data as Geopolitical Pressure Eases

Crypto traders entered the week of June 22 with geopolitical pressure easing after a U.S.-Iran peace treaty and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Markets are now focused on U.S. inflation data, regulatory comment windows and several DAO governance votes.

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Bank of England Drops Stablecoin Holding Caps, Sets Issuer Limit Instead

Bank of England Drops Stablecoin Holding Caps, Sets Issuer Limit Instead

The Bank of England has abandoned proposed stablecoin holding limits for individuals and companies, replacing them with a temporary £40 billion cap on any single systemic stablecoin. The move follows industry and parliamentary pushback and is intended to support stablecoin business viability while the U.K. prepares broader crypto rules for 2027.

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Q2 2026 Becomes Crypto’s Most-Hacked Quarter With 83 Incidents

Q2 2026 Becomes Crypto’s Most-Hacked Quarter With 83 Incidents

Crypto hackers stole $755 million across 83 incidents in Q2 2026, making it the most-hacked quarter on record. Cross-chain bridges remained the industry’s costliest attack vector, according to the source material.

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WSJ Says Fake Polymarket Bets Fueled Creator Hype

WSJ Says Fake Polymarket Bets Fueled Creator Hype

A Wall Street Journal probe found that roughly $1.9 million in Polymarket bets displayed across more than 1,100 creator videos were not real. The report raises questions about how prediction-market platforms are promoted online and how audiences interpret sponsored-style crypto content.

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Bitcoin and Altcoins Rise, but Derivatives Point to Rally Doubts

Bitcoin and Altcoins Rise, but Derivatives Point to Rally Doubts

Bitcoin and altcoin prices moved higher, while derivatives-market signals suggested traders were not fully convinced the rally would last. The mixed picture points to a cautious market backdrop rather than broad confidence in a sustained advance.

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Bitcoin Holds Near $64,000 as ETF Outflows Stretch Into Sixth Week

Bitcoin Holds Near $64,000 as ETF Outflows Stretch Into Sixth Week

Bitcoin remained range-bound around $64,000 as U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs recorded a sixth consecutive week of net outflows. Eased ETF selling and improved risk appetite have helped support the market, but a stronger dollar and cautious institutional flows continue to limit momentum.

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Ethereum Validators Face Proposal to Redirect Staking Rewards to Ecosystem Funding

Ethereum Validators Face Proposal to Redirect Staking Rewards to Ecosystem Funding

A new Ethereum research forum proposal would allow validators to redirect 0% to 10% of staking rewards toward shared ecosystem infrastructure and public goods. The idea could create a large recurring funding source, but it also raises governance and incentive concerns.

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Bitcoin Developers Move to Retire Legacy RBF Wallet Signal

Bitcoin Developers Move to Retire Legacy RBF Wallet Signal

Bitcoin developers are discussing the removal of explicit replace-by-fee signaling from wallet software because full-RBF is now standard policy. The change is aimed at reducing unnecessary wallet fingerprints that can make transactions easier to distinguish on-chain.

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Taiko Urges Withdrawals After Bridge Exploit Drains $1.7M

Taiko Urges Withdrawals After Bridge Exploit Drains $1.7M

Taiko urged users to withdraw funds after a compromise affecting its bridge and ERC20 Vault on Ethereum enabled forged proofs and unauthorized withdrawals. The exploit drained $1.7 million, according to the supplied source material.

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Morgan Stanley Amends Ether and Solana ETF Filings With 0.14% Fees

Morgan Stanley Amends Ether and Solana ETF Filings With 0.14% Fees

Morgan Stanley has amended filings for two planned crypto ETFs, disclosing proposed fees of 0.14%. ETF analyst Eric Balchunas said the pricing would make the products the cheapest of their kind in the US and globally.

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Bitcoin Holds Near $64,000 as Crypto Lags Broader Market Rally

Bitcoin Holds Near $64,000 as Crypto Lags Broader Market Rally

Bitcoin began the week near $64,000 even as Asian equities rose on progress in U.S.-Iran talks. The broader crypto market stayed mixed, suggesting digital assets had not yet joined the improved risk mood seen in stocks and oil.

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XRP Rebounds After Brief Break Below Key Support

XRP Rebounds After Brief Break Below Key Support

XRP briefly slipped below support near $1.13 during heavy selling before buyers pushed the token back toward $1.15. The move kept XRP inside its broader June trading range, with traders watching for a sustained break above resistance or below support.

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Secret Network bridge exploited in $4.7 million ‘infinite mint’ attack

Secret Network bridge exploited in $4.7 million ‘infinite mint’ attack

Secret Network’s bridge was exploited in an attack that went undetected for about a week. The attacker moved the funds into Ethereum and later to exchanges.

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CME Challenges CFTC Approval of Kalshi Perpetual Futures

CME Challenges CFTC Approval of Kalshi Perpetual Futures

CME has sued the CFTC over its approval of Kalshi perpetual futures, arguing the products should be treated as swaps rather than futures. The dispute could shape how U.S. regulators handle crypto-style derivatives as they move further into regulated markets.

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Inception Labs’ Mercury 2 AI Outperforms Google’s DiffusionGemma in Diffusion Model Test

Inception Labs’ Mercury 2 AI Outperforms Google’s DiffusionGemma in Diffusion Model Test

Inception Labs’ Mercury 2 has reportedly beaten Google’s DiffusionGemma in a comparison of diffusion-based AI language models. Both systems use parallel denoising instead of word-by-word generation, but Mercury 2 is presented as doing so without sacrificing intelligence.

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Bitcoin Could Fall to $24K in Severe Stock Market Sell-Off, Analyst Warns

Bitcoin Could Fall to $24K in Severe Stock Market Sell-Off, Analyst Warns

An analyst warned that Bitcoin could drop as low as $23,980 in a worst-case scenario tied to a sharp US stock market crash. The cautious outlook comes as weaker ETF flows and muted US demand suggest larger investors remain hesitant.

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Bitcoin Eyes $64,000 Reclaim as Trader Questions Price Strength

Bitcoin Eyes $64,000 Reclaim as Trader Questions Price Strength

Bitcoin moved toward a $64,000 reclaim while geopolitical tensions and spot-selling pressure on Binance remained in focus. A trader cited in the source suggested the rebound looked suspicious and tipped a possible $66,000 top.

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Dash Weighs Philippines Push for Crypto Payments

Dash Weighs Philippines Push for Crypto Payments

Dash is evaluating the Philippines as a possible market for crypto payments as local regulators work to make business registration easier. Industry participants still warn that entering the market in a compliant way can take years.

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Study Warns Chatbot Habits May Reinforce User Delusions

Study Warns Chatbot Habits May Reinforce User Delusions

A new study suggests some AI chatbot behaviors may intensify delusional thinking among vulnerable users. The research points to personalization, mirroring, and excessive agreement as mechanisms that can create an “amplification spiral.”

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Japanese Corporate Pension Fund Plans 1% Crypto Allocation, Nikkei Says

Japanese Corporate Pension Fund Plans 1% Crypto Allocation, Nikkei Says

A Japanese corporate pension fund serving about 1,200 small and medium-sized businesses plans to allocate roughly 1% of its assets to crypto. The move is framed as part of a broader currency diversification strategy.

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Strategy’s STRC Falls Below Par as Bitcoin Weakness Tests Saylor’s Flywheel

Strategy’s STRC Falls Below Par as Bitcoin Weakness Tests Saylor’s Flywheel

Strategy’s STRC has fallen below par while Bitcoin is down more than 40% since the product launched. The move has intensified criticism, slowed the company’s Bitcoin purchases and renewed debate over whether Michael Saylor’s funding model remains resilient.

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Ethereum Sandwich Bot Drained of More Than $7.5M in MEV Exploit

Ethereum Sandwich Bot Drained of More Than $7.5M in MEV Exploit

Ethereum MEV bot jaredfromsubway.eth was drained of more than $7.5 million after an attacker manipulated its automated trading logic. The incident highlights the operational risks around high-speed sandwich-bot systems and open token approvals.

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Bitcoin Holds Near $64,000 as Hormuz Tensions Cloud Ceasefire Talks

Bitcoin Holds Near $64,000 as Hormuz Tensions Cloud Ceasefire Talks

Bitcoin traded near $64,000 as renewed threats around the Strait of Hormuz added uncertainty to U.S.-Iran ceasefire discussions. The development kept geopolitical risk in focus for crypto traders and broader markets.

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US spot Bitcoin ETFs post record 30-day outflow as Bitcoin weakens

US spot Bitcoin ETFs post record 30-day outflow as Bitcoin weakens

US-listed spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds recorded their largest 30-day net outflow since launch in 2024, according to the source. The move came as Bitcoin fell 17% over the past month.

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Jaredfromsubway.eth Address Linked to $7.5M Exploit, Report Says

Jaredfromsubway.eth Address Linked to $7.5M Exploit, Report Says

The sandwich-attack bot Jaredfromsubway.eth was reportedly exploited for $7.5 million. The address had been responsible for 70% of sandwich attacks on Ethereum between November 2024 and October 2025.

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Bitcoin Dominance Holds Firm as Altcoin Rotation Weakens

Bitcoin Dominance Holds Firm as Altcoin Rotation Weakens

Bitcoin’s share of the crypto market is holding above a key support area, according to the source material, suggesting capital rotation into altcoins remains weak. That dynamic may delay expectations for a broad altseason.

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OpenRouter's Fusion Aims to Deliver High-End AI Performance at Lower Cost

OpenRouter's Fusion Aims to Deliver High-End AI Performance at Lower Cost

OpenRouter has introduced Fusion, a compound-model API that combines budget AI models and, in benchmark testing, reportedly outperformed GPT-5.5 and Claude Opus 4.8. The launch comes as Fable 5 goes offline.

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EU Seeks Feedback on MiCA Changes for Stablecoins and DeFi

EU Seeks Feedback on MiCA Changes for Stablecoins and DeFi

The European Commission is asking for input on possible changes to MiCA, the EU’s regulatory framework for crypto and blockchain. The review points to stablecoins and decentralized finance as areas where the industry is looking for further clarification.

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Bitcoin Network Activity Rises as BTC Trades Nearly 50% Below Peak, CryptoQuant Says

Bitcoin Network Activity Rises as BTC Trades Nearly 50% Below Peak, CryptoQuant Says

CryptoQuant said activity on the Bitcoin network is increasing even as BTC trades nearly 50% below its peak price. The firm noted that the stronger network activity is not currently reflected in the asset’s price movement.

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AI Is Making Crypto Security Cheaper, Faster and Harder to Ignore

AI Is Making Crypto Security Cheaper, Faster and Harder to Ignore

AI tools are increasingly being used in crypto security to help identify threats and improve response times. The shift is changing how firms think about protecting wallets, platforms and user funds.

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STRC Falls Below Par as Strategy’s Preferred Stock Comes Under Pressure

STRC Falls Below Par as Strategy’s Preferred Stock Comes Under Pressure

Strategy’s STRC preferred stock fell below its par value, marking a sharp setback for an instrument that had been expected to hold closer to face value. The episode matters because it highlights how fragile confidence can become when a crypto-linked company relies on complex financing structures.

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Pudgy Penguins expands retail footprint with Target trading card rollout

Pudgy Penguins expands retail footprint with Target trading card rollout

Pudgy Penguins is bringing its Vibes Series 3 trading cards to Target stores across the United States. The rollout extends the NFT-born franchise’s push into physical products and mainstream retail.

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Philippine SEC Signals Openness to Real-World Asset Tokenization

Philippine SEC Signals Openness to Real-World Asset Tokenization

Philippine SEC Commissioner Rogelio Quevedo said tokenized assets could broaden legitimate investment options for Filipinos. He also framed the technology as a potential way to steer investors away from scams.

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Two Texas brothers plead guilty in Minnesota crypto kidnapping case

Two Texas brothers plead guilty in Minnesota crypto kidnapping case

Two Texas brothers have admitted to holding a Minnesota family at gunpoint and forcing the transfer of $8 million in cryptocurrency. The case underscores how digital assets can be targeted in violent crime.

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S token falls 5% after three former Sonic Labs executives leave board

S token falls 5% after three former Sonic Labs executives leave board

Andre Cronje, Michael Kong, and David Richardson have stepped down from the Sonic Labs board. Matt Visser has been named chief executive, replacing Mitchell Demeter after his February resignation.

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Bitcoin Bears Gain Edge Ahead of $13B Options Expiry

Bitcoin Bears Gain Edge Ahead of $13B Options Expiry

Bitcoin bears appear to have the advantage heading into a $13 billion BTC options expiry. The setup could signal continued pressure for Bitcoin bulls in June, according to the source material.

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Charles Schwab Reportedly Plans Prediction Market Offering Tied to S&P 500

Charles Schwab Reportedly Plans Prediction Market Offering Tied to S&P 500

Charles Schwab is reportedly preparing to enter prediction markets with a product focused on yes-or-no wagers tied to the S&P 500. The offering would center on whether the index closes above or below a specified target price.

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Charles Schwab Plans S&P 500 Prediction Markets With Cboe, WSJ Reports

Charles Schwab Plans S&P 500 Prediction Markets With Cboe, WSJ Reports

Charles Schwab is reportedly planning to offer S&P 500 prediction markets in partnership with Cboe. The move would put the global financial institution among the companies seeking a role in the fast-growing prediction market sector.

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WhiteBIT Gains Austrian MiCA License Before EU Deadline

WhiteBIT Gains Austrian MiCA License Before EU Deadline

WhiteBIT has secured authorization in Austria under the European Union’s MiCA framework. The approval gives the exchange access to the bloc’s unified crypto regulatory system ahead of a July 1 deadline for exchanges to hold licenses or stop serving clients.

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House Republican Introduces Bill to Restrict Lawmaker Prediction Market Bets

House Republican Introduces Bill to Restrict Lawmaker Prediction Market Bets

A House Republican has introduced a bill aimed at curbing potential insider trading tied to prediction markets. The proposal would bar lawmakers and family members from placing policy-related bets.

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Schwab Plans S&P 500 Event-Based Options as Prediction Markets Expand

Schwab Plans S&P 500 Event-Based Options as Prediction Markets Expand

Charles Schwab is working with Cboe Global Markets on yes-or-no options tied to the S&P 500, according to a Wall Street Journal report cited by CoinDesk. The planned product would bring a major brokerage further into the fast-growing prediction market category, while staying focused on financial benchmarks rather than politics or sports.

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GPT-5.6 Rumors Build as ChatGPT Users Claim the Bot Feels Smarter

GPT-5.6 Rumors Build as ChatGPT Users Claim the Bot Feels Smarter

Some AI users believe OpenAI may be quietly testing GPT-5.6 inside ChatGPT. OpenAI has not confirmed that any such model is running.

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Republican Lawmaker Proposes Prediction Market Insider Trading Ban

Republican Lawmaker Proposes Prediction Market Insider Trading Ban

A Republican lawmaker has proposed a bill aimed at restricting insider trading on prediction markets, including a ban on policy wagers. The measure does not specifically bar members of Congress from using the platforms or placing sports bets, according to the source material.

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Franklin Templeton Files ETFs That Convert Stock Dividends Into Bitcoin Exposure

Franklin Templeton Files ETFs That Convert Stock Dividends Into Bitcoin Exposure

Franklin Templeton has filed for proposed ETFs that would use stock dividends to build exposure to Bitcoin-linked investments. The strategy is designed to reinvest dividend income into crypto exposure over time.

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Crypto Biz: Bitcoin Miners Lean Further Into AI as Sector Searches for New Growth

Crypto Biz: Bitcoin Miners Lean Further Into AI as Sector Searches for New Growth

Bitcoin miners are increasing their focus on AI, while tokenized real-world assets have surpassed $43 billion. The latest Crypto Biz roundup also points to Ripple expanding its African payments network and Sam Bankman-Fried losing his appeal.

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Bitcoin Traders Watch Sub-$59,000 Liquidity as Risk of New 2026 Lows Builds

Bitcoin Traders Watch Sub-$59,000 Liquidity as Risk of New 2026 Lows Builds

Bitcoin traders are watching a liquidity pocket below $59,000 that could increase the chance of a move to fresh 2026 lows. The source also notes that market data cautions against becoming too bearish, with buyers expected to absorb a potential dip.

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The 5 Largest Publicly Traded Solana Treasury Firms

The 5 Largest Publicly Traded Solana Treasury Firms

Publicly traded companies are adding Solana to their balance sheets, creating a small but growing group of corporate treasuries tied to the token. The largest holders have become a reference point for how institutional interest in Solana is taking shape.

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Strive Says Leverage Liquidations May Have Driven STRC and SATA Selloff

Strive Says Leverage Liquidations May Have Driven STRC and SATA Selloff

Strive said the sharp drop in its SATA offering and Strategy’s STRC may have been caused by the unwinding of leveraged positions. The move highlighted pressure across Bitcoin-linked preferred equity products.

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Malicious Steam Workshop Wallpapers Target Crypto Users and Gamers

Malicious Steam Workshop Wallpapers Target Crypto Users and Gamers

Researchers found malicious Wallpaper Engine downloads on Steam Workshop distributing infostealers, backdoors, and account-hijacking malware. The campaign shows how gaming and customization platforms can become a delivery route for crypto-focused credential theft.

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Aave Processes $8.45B in Withdrawals as DeFi Lending Risks Stay in Focus

Aave Processes $8.45B in Withdrawals as DeFi Lending Risks Stay in Focus

Aave handled $8.45 billion in withdrawals without freezing funds. The episode has renewed attention on hidden risks in decentralized lending markets.

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Andrew Tate’s Hyperliquid Wallet Shows Nearly $86,000 Lost Trading Bitcoin

Andrew Tate’s Hyperliquid Wallet Shows Nearly $86,000 Lost Trading Bitcoin

Andrew Tate’s Hyperliquid wallet recorded nearly $86,000 in losses from long and short Bitcoin trades. The wallet also shows more than $803,800 in all-time perpetual futures losses after repeated WLFI liquidations.

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Amazon Pulls Back From Sam Altman Film After OpenAI Investment

Amazon Pulls Back From Sam Altman Film After OpenAI Investment

Amazon is no longer moving ahead with “Artificial,” a film centered on Sam Altman’s brief ouster from OpenAI. The decision follows Amazon’s $50 billion investment in OpenAI, according to Decrypt.

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Binance MiCA Dispute Puts ECB’s Role in Focus

Binance MiCA Dispute Puts ECB’s Role in Focus

Binance’s MiCA licensing fight has raised questions about how much influence the European Central Bank may have when crypto firms apply through national regulators. Lawyers cited in the source said MiCA does not prevent the ECB from communicating with regulators, while final licensing decisions remain with EU member states.

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Kalshi Reportedly Holds Early IPO Talks With Investment Banks

Kalshi Reportedly Holds Early IPO Talks With Investment Banks

Kalshi is reportedly in early discussions with investment banks about a possible initial public offering. The prediction market platform is said to be exploring a listing after exceeding $2 billion in annualized revenue, while its sports contracts face increasing legal scrutiny.

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Bitcoin touches $63K on Juneteenth as Fed rate-cut expectations shift

Bitcoin touches $63K on Juneteenth as Fed rate-cut expectations shift

Bitcoin briefly reached $63,000 on Juneteenth, but price action remained muted after a hawkish Federal Reserve meeting. Traders also weighed broader geopolitical tensions and rising odds of a July rate hike.

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Former Ethereum contributor warns of a core development funding crunch

Former Ethereum contributor warns of a core development funding crunch

A former Ethereum Foundation contributor says Ethereum’s core development could face a funding crisis as the foundation cuts spending, updates its treasury approach and experiences leadership departures. The warning raises questions about how long-term protocol work will be financed.

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Bitcoin Traders Watch for Possible Q3 Bottom Near $50,000

Bitcoin Traders Watch for Possible Q3 Bottom Near $50,000

A trader cited by Cointelegraph said Bitcoin could form a Q3 macro bottom near $50,000 as a major liquidity grab develops. The prediction suggests some market participants may be surprised if Bitcoin reverses without another large move lower.

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Smart-Contract and DeFi Tokens Lead Crypto Sell-Off as Bitcoin Slides Again

Smart-Contract and DeFi Tokens Lead Crypto Sell-Off as Bitcoin Slides Again

Bitcoin fell for a fourth consecutive day, while smart-contract and DeFi tokens posted some of the sharper losses across major crypto indexes. The decline came as traders weighed pressure around Strategy’s STRC preferred stock, miner stress and bearish derivatives positioning.

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Texas Brothers Plead Guilty in $8M Armed Crypto Kidnapping Case

Texas Brothers Plead Guilty in $8M Armed Crypto Kidnapping Case

Isiah and Raymond Garcia pleaded guilty after prosecutors said they held a Minnesota family at gunpoint for eight hours. The brothers forced the father to transfer more than $8 million in cryptocurrency.

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Franklin Templeton Files for ETFs That Convert Stock Dividends Into Bitcoin Exposure

Franklin Templeton Files for ETFs That Convert Stock Dividends Into Bitcoin Exposure

Franklin Templeton has proposed two ETFs that would hold mostly U.S. equities while using dividends to buy bitcoin-linked exposure. The filings show another attempt to package crypto exposure inside regulated, traditional market products, though SEC approval is not guaranteed.

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Binance Access in the Philippines Hinges on SEC Sandbox, BlockShoals Says

Binance Access in the Philippines Hinges on SEC Sandbox, BlockShoals Says

BlockShoals says Binance can serve traders in the Philippines through an SEC sandbox framework, even without a local VASP license. The arrangement frames the exchange’s return as a regulatory-status issue rather than a fully licensed relaunch.

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GoMining launches bitcoin-focused payments system to compete with Square

GoMining launches bitcoin-focused payments system to compete with Square

GoMining has introduced a payments system built around bitcoin, positioning it as an alternative to Jack Dorsey’s Square. The move adds another option in the growing field of crypto-native payment tools.

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Bitcoin Activity Nears Record Highs as Microtransactions Surge

Bitcoin Activity Nears Record Highs as Microtransactions Surge

Bitcoin network activity is approaching all-time highs as near-record OP_RETURN usage drives a wave of low-value transactions. The rise comes despite muted price action, pointing to heavier on-chain use beyond market momentum.

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Franklin Templeton Proposes ETFs That Convert Stock Dividends Into Bitcoin

Franklin Templeton Proposes ETFs That Convert Stock Dividends Into Bitcoin

Franklin Templeton has filed for two proposed “Bitcoin DRIP” ETFs that would hold U.S. equities and use dividend payments to buy Bitcoin. The structure would give investors a stock-based fund with a built-in mechanism for accumulating Bitcoin through reinvested dividends.

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Microsoft Flags USB-Spreading Malware That Targets Crypto Wallets

Microsoft Flags USB-Spreading Malware That Targets Crypto Wallets

Microsoft said a malware strain targeting Windows users has been spreading through infected USB drives since February. The worm can capture crypto wallet secrets from the clipboard and replace copied recipient addresses with attacker-controlled ones.

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Digital Credit Market Faces Sharp Selloff as Leverage Concerns Surface

Digital Credit Market Faces Sharp Selloff as Leverage Concerns Surface

The digital credit market saw a major selloff, with Strive’s CEO attributing the move to leverage liquidations. The episode highlights how borrowed exposure can amplify stress across crypto-linked credit markets.

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Goldman Sachs Lowers Year-End Gold Forecast to $4,900

Goldman Sachs Lowers Year-End Gold Forecast to $4,900

Goldman Sachs cut its year-end gold target by $500 to $4,900, while still implying upside from current levels. The revision reflects reduced confidence in rate cuts, according to the source material.

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AllUnity launches SEKAU, a fully reserved Swedish krona stablecoin

AllUnity launches SEKAU, a fully reserved Swedish krona stablecoin

AllUnity has introduced SEKAU, a Swedish krona-backed stablecoin with multi-chain support. The launch expands the company’s stablecoin lineup under the EU’s MiCA framework.

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Microsoft Warns Windows Users About USB-Spread Crypto Clipper Malware

Microsoft Warns Windows Users About USB-Spread Crypto Clipper Malware

Microsoft has warned Windows users about crypto clipper malware spreading through USB drives. The company said the malware combines data theft with remote code execution, expanding its role from a financially motivated stealer into a lightweight backdoor.

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Algorand Targets Broad Quantum Resilience by 2027

Algorand Targets Broad Quantum Resilience by 2027

Algorand plans to introduce accounts and consensus mechanisms designed to resist potential cryptographic risks from quantum computers. The effort is aimed at preparing the network for a future in which today’s blockchain security assumptions may face new pressure.

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Bitcoin Drops Below $63,000 as Risk Appetite Weakens

Bitcoin Drops Below $63,000 as Risk Appetite Weakens

Bitcoin fell below $63,000 on Friday as a broad sell-off in risk assets erased the cryptocurrency’s earlier weekly gains. Major tokens also declined, while market participants watched key support levels and questioned whether altcoins will see a typical late-cycle rally.

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Bitcoin Options Traders Position for a Deeper Slide Toward $52,000

Bitcoin Options Traders Position for a Deeper Slide Toward $52,000

Bitcoin options activity on Deribit shows traders buying bearish puts across late June and July expirations, with some bets reaching as low as $52,000. The positioning reflects a darker market tone as macro pressure, ETF outflows and concerns around Strategy weigh on sentiment.

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Bitcoin Has Traded Below Mining Cost for Five Months, Pressuring Miners

Bitcoin Has Traded Below Mining Cost for Five Months, Pressuring Miners

Bitcoin has been trading below its estimated mining cost for five consecutive months, according to the source, adding pressure to miners operating with thinner margins. The gap is creating stress across the mining sector and highlighting how shifts in Bitcoin’s price can affect network economics.

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XRP drops 3% after losing $1.15 support as breakout attempt fades

XRP drops 3% after losing $1.15 support as breakout attempt fades

XRP fell 3% after slipping below the $1.15 support level, ending a breakout attempt that had drawn trader attention. The move put the token back under short-term pressure as market participants reassessed momentum.

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BlackRock says US crypto ETFs are bringing Bitcoin investors into traditional finance

BlackRock says US crypto ETFs are bringing Bitcoin investors into traditional finance

BlackRock executive Jay Jacobs said the firm sees crypto, decentralized finance and traditional finance moving closer together in what it calls the “Great Convergence.” The comment highlights how Bitcoin exposure through ETFs is helping connect crypto users with conventional financial products.

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CFTC settles with Celsius founder Alex Mashinsky, imposing a permanent trading ban

CFTC settles with Celsius founder Alex Mashinsky, imposing a permanent trading ban

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission has settled its case with Celsius founder Alex Mashinsky and barred him permanently from trading. The move closes the agency’s first case against a crypto lending platform.

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Ether analysts warn of another selling wave as ETH remains below $1,700

Ether analysts warn of another selling wave as ETH remains below $1,700

Ether is still struggling to move back above $1,700 as exchange inflows, weaker demand and a sharp drop in futures open interest point to continued selling pressure. Analysts say the setup could leave ETH vulnerable to another wave of downside if market conditions do not improve.

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Midjourney Is Working on AI-Powered Full-Body Medical Imaging

Midjourney Is Working on AI-Powered Full-Body Medical Imaging

Midjourney is developing a full-body imaging system that combines ultrasound technology with AI. The project marks a move beyond image generation into medical imaging.

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China’s Z.ai Releases GLM-5.2 AI Model on Huawei Chips

China’s Z.ai Releases GLM-5.2 AI Model on Huawei Chips

Z.ai has released GLM-5.2, an AI model it says performs within 1% of Claude Opus 4.8 on long-horizon coding benchmarks. According to the source, the model runs entirely on Huawei silicon and costs up to 82% less per token than some Western frontier models.

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US Agencies Propose Bank-Style ID Rules for Stablecoin Issuers

US Agencies Propose Bank-Style ID Rules for Stablecoin Issuers

US government agencies have proposed requiring stablecoin issuers to follow customer identification program rules under the Bank Secrecy Act. The move would place issuers under obligations similar to regulated financial firms.

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Bitcoin Weakens as AI Trade Pulls Capital From Crypto

Bitcoin Weakens as AI Trade Pulls Capital From Crypto

Bitcoin’s decline deepened as investor attention and capital continued to shift toward artificial intelligence-related assets. The move has increased concern that BTC could test levels below $60,000.

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Malta Proposes DeFi Rulebook Covering DAOs Under MiCA-Era Framework

Malta Proposes DeFi Rulebook Covering DAOs Under MiCA-Era Framework

Malta’s regulator is seeking industry feedback on a proposed legal framework for software-governed organizations, including DAOs. The proposal reflects the regulator’s view that many DeFi projects are not fully decentralized.

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HIVE Stock Rises After Bitcoin Miner Signs $220M AI Infrastructure Deal

HIVE Stock Rises After Bitcoin Miner Signs $220M AI Infrastructure Deal

HIVE has signed a three-year GPU infrastructure contract with Bell Canada and Cohere valued at $220 million. The deal highlights how bitcoin miners are positioning their computing capacity for AI demand as Canada pushes to build domestic AI systems.

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Europe’s Crypto Firms Face Licensing Pressure as MiCA Deadline Nears

Europe’s Crypto Firms Face Licensing Pressure as MiCA Deadline Nears

Europe’s crypto sector is approaching the end of MiCA’s transition period with only a fraction of registered firms holding full licenses. The gap is raising expectations that smaller or unlicensed operators could face pressure to consolidate.

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Ex-Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky Permanently Banned From CFTC-Regulated Activity

Ex-Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky Permanently Banned From CFTC-Regulated Activity

Former Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky has been permanently barred from CFTC registration and commodities activity, closing the regulator’s case against him. The order follows his earlier fraud conviction and 12-year prison sentence tied to Celsius’ collapse.

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