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Hong Kong Bans SMS and Email Logins for Crypto Platforms: Will Other Regulators Follow?
Hong Kong's SFC has mandated that crypto platforms replace SMS and email OTP logins with phishing-resistant methods like passkeys to combat rising cybercrime.
Polymarket Seeks to Offer Margin Trading to US Users
Polymarket has applied for a US Futures Commission Merchant license to enable margin trading for its users.
Bitcoin gets a green light from a reliable momentum gauge. Here are key levels to watch
A long-term MACD indicator has turned bullish for Bitcoin, suggesting potential further gains as traders monitor specific resistance levels.
Live markets: Bitcoin ETFs bleed again while ether funds snap a five-day inflow streak
U.S. spot bitcoin and ether ETFs saw significant net outflows on Thursday, despite a broader recovery in cryptocurrency prices.
EU Parliament Passes Message-Scanning ‘Chat Control’
The European Parliament extended voluntary message scanning rules until 2028, sparking significant debate over privacy and the future of end-to-end encryption.
52% of Investors Bought STRC and SATA Below $100 Par, Survey Finds
A BitcoinTreasuries survey reveals 52% of investors purchased STRC and SATA shares after they dipped below their $100 par value in June.
North Carolina passes bill recognizing CFTC preemption over prediction markets
North Carolina has enacted legislation confirming federal CFTC authority over prediction markets while establishing a favorable 6% tax rate for operators.
Ether Bridged To Robinhood Chain Tops $70M in First Week
Robinhood’s new layer-2 blockchain has attracted over $70 million in bridged Ether during its first week of operation.
XRP up 2% as buyers push through $1.10 resistance
XRP surpassed the $1.10 resistance level on strong trading volume, with traders now focusing on maintaining this new support zone.
Why Bitwise Says CLARITY Act Passage Marks the Bear Market Bottom
Bitwise identifies the CLARITY Act as a critical catalyst that could signal the bottom of the current cryptocurrency bear market.
Bitcoin's quiet split: Strong in USD, lagging in JPY as Yen rises on intervention fears
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are underperforming against the Japanese yen due to the currency's recent sharp appreciation amid intervention speculation.
Zcash Sets Ironwood Network Upgrade for July 28
Zcash has scheduled its Ironwood network upgrade for July 28 to address a critical security vulnerability discovered in the Orchard transaction pool.
US Charges Jailed Fraudster Over $290K Crypto Laundering Plot
US prosecutors have charged an imprisoned Bulgarian man with conspiring to launder $290,000 in cryptocurrency previously seized by federal authorities.
Polymarket files applications to offer regulated margin trading in US
Polymarket has initiated steps to provide regulated margin trading services in the U.S. by filing for necessary futures commission merchant registrations.
Bitcoin zips higher to nearly $64,000 as chip rally and yen strength drive gains
Bitcoin rebounded to nearly $64,000, driven by Asian semiconductor stock gains and a weaker U.S. dollar rather than crypto-specific news.
Charles Hoskinson Addresses Rumors He Is Quitting Cardano
Charles Hoskinson has publicly denied rumors that he is stepping down from Cardano, dismissing the claims as a complete fabrication.
The US-Iran Ceasefire Was an Illusion. Markets are Paying the Price
The collapse of the US-Iran ceasefire has triggered market volatility, causing oil prices to rise and risk assets, including cryptocurrencies, to decline.
Hackers tried to backdoor Injective npm package to steal wallet keys
Hackers injected malicious code into an Injective npm package to steal developer wallet private keys and seed phrases via a supply chain attack.
DeFi may be ‘quietly re-rating’ given outperformance against Bitcoin: Bitwise
Bitwise reports that DeFi tokens are outperforming Bitcoin, suggesting a potential market re-rating driven by institutional adoption and improved token economics.
Goldman Sachs Limits, but Doesn’t Stop, Employees Using Kalshi and Polymarket
Goldman Sachs has restricted employees from betting on market-moving events on platforms like Polymarket to mitigate compliance and insider trading risks.
What Is Meta’s AI Muse Spark and Can It Overthrow Claude and ChatGPT?
Meta launched Muse Spark 1.1, a paid AI model significantly undercutting the pricing of rivals like Claude and ChatGPT.
SK Hynix Lists on Nasdaq Today at $149: What to Expect
SK Hynix launches on Nasdaq at $149 per share, aiming to raise $26.5 billion to fund expansion for AI chip demand.
New Hampshire snuffs out trailblazing state-government bitcoin bond effort
The New Hampshire Executive Council rejected a $100 million state-backed bitcoin bond project in a 3-2 vote.
Coinbase and Grayscale Executives Step Down After Major Crypto Wins
Top executives at Coinbase and Grayscale have stepped down following significant regulatory and legal achievements for their respective firms.
Bitwise says bitcoin’s ‘floor is rising’ despite AI boom and regulatory delays
Bitwise suggests that institutional adoption is maturing, leading to a rising price floor for bitcoin despite current macroeconomic headwinds and AI investment competition.
Coinbase Chief Legal Officer to Transition to Advisory Role on July 31
Coinbase CLO Paul Grewal is stepping down from his executive role on July 31 to become a company advisor.
Coinbase Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal steps down, remains in advisory role
Coinbase Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal is stepping down from his role after six years and will transition into an advisory position.
Binance CEO Says MiCA Is Backfiring as EU Users Move Beyond Regulators’ Reach
Binance CEO Richard Teng argues that EU crypto regulations are pushing users toward self-custody rather than licensed exchanges, undermining intended consumer protections.
Zuckerberg Breaks 3-Year Silence On X (Twitter) With AI Announcement
Mark Zuckerberg returned to X to launch Muse Spark 1.1 and a new paid Meta Model API, intensifying competition in the AI sector.
Grayscale's CFO exits after 7 years with crypto asset manager
Grayscale CFO Edward McGee has resigned after seven years, marking the second senior executive departure for the firm in recent weeks.
JPMorgan Says the Real Threat to Bitcoin Isn’t Strategy (MSTR) — It’s Private Blockchains
JPMorgan analysts argue that the long-term structural threat to Bitcoin is the rise of private, permissioned blockchains over public networks.
With SEC fight over, Coinbase's top legal exec Grewal moves on, and others reassigned
Coinbase Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal is stepping down following the exchange's legal battle with the SEC, with new leadership appointments announced.
Arbitrum jumps 19% benefitting from Robinhood's $568 million onchain trading frenzy
Arbitrum's native token rose 19% as a trading surge on Robinhood's new blockchain generated significant activity and revenue for the ecosystem.
Bitdeer Stock Jumps After $36M Nevada Manufacturing Expansion
Bitdeer shares rose 14% following the announcement of a $36 million Bitcoin mining hardware manufacturing facility in Nevada.
New Hampshire rejects $100M Bitcoin-backed bond after public finance hearing
New Hampshire’s Executive Council voted 3-2 against a proposed $100 million municipal bond backed by Bitcoin collateral.
Over 15 Banks Race to Tokenize Finance, and It Could Affect Bitcoin
JPMorgan analysts warn that institutional adoption of private blockchains for tokenized finance may pose a greater long-term risk to Bitcoin than corporate selling.
Ethereum Foundation says AI agents find real bugs, but most are false positives
The Ethereum Foundation reports that AI agents effectively identify network vulnerabilities, though researchers face a significant workload filtering out numerous false positives.
White House Says it Received no Response to Request for Democratic CFTC, SEC Nominations
The White House claims Senate Democrats have failed to provide nominees for open SEC and CFTC commissioner positions.
CryptoQuant says bitcoin rebound remains a bear-market recovery, not a trend reversal
CryptoQuant analysts argue that Bitcoin's recent price recovery is merely a seasonal bear-market rally rather than a definitive shift toward a bull market.
Phantom and Hyperliquid Seek CFTC Clarity on DeFi Infrastructure
Phantom and Hyperliquid have petitioned the CFTC to exempt non-custodial wallet providers and protocol developers from traditional financial intermediary regulations.
Newest version of crypto Clarity Act may drop as soon as next week, sources say
A new, unified draft of the crypto Clarity Act may arrive next week, though it still requires crucial Democratic support to pass.
Warsh Taps AI, Crypto, and Global Finance Heavyweights to Rethink US Monetary Policy
Kevin Warsh has assembled a high-profile advisory group to modernize Federal Reserve policy, including notable crypto investor Marc Andreessen.
Worst Crypto Prank Ever? Viral Prediction Market Pulls Off Shocking Joke
The Solana-based prediction market World sparked controversy after faking a migration to Robinhood Chain to gain viral marketing attention.
Troubles for bitcoin ETFs and private credit funds suggest rising market risks
Rising redemption requests in private credit and bitcoin ETF outflows signal diminishing liquidity buffers and increasing risks for investors.
Billions flowing out of bitcoin ETFs and private credit funds suggest rising market risks
Investors are withdrawing billions from bitcoin ETFs and private credit funds, signaling broader liquidity concerns and potential market instability.
Kalshi’s court loss shows federal approval may still leave prediction markets fenced off by states
A New York judge denied Kalshi’s injunction request, allowing states to enforce local gambling laws on prediction markets while federal rules remain pending.
White House defends Trump’s regulatory appointments as CFTC vacancies complicate crypto bill push
The White House is defending its appointment record amid Senate criticism as CFTC vacancies delay progress on key cryptocurrency market structure legislation.
Bitcoin’s New Debt Machine is Facing Its First Major Test
The emerging digital credit market for Bitcoin-backed preferred shares recently faced its first significant stress test during a period of market volatility.
AI Bitcoin Miner Rally Shifts Focus to Governance
Investors are scrutinizing insider stock sales at Bitcoin miners pivoting to AI as sector valuations face a cooling market trend.
UK Politicians Considering Permanent Crypto Donation Ban Amid Nigel Farage Scandal
UK Labour politicians are proposing a permanent ban on cryptocurrency donations following a scandal involving Reform UK leader Nigel Farage.
Bitwise Drops 2 Altcoins From Flagship Crypto ETF: Will Hyperliquid Keep Its Seat?
Bitwise has removed Polkadot and Avalanche from its BITW index fund, replacing them with Hyperliquid and Stellar due to market capitalization shifts.
Bitcoin Reclaims 63k but Traders Fear Correction Before Deribit Expiry
Bitcoin faces uncertainty as traders monitor macro factors and a $1.4 billion options expiry despite reclaiming the $63,000 level.
MARA shares surge after 2 GW Texas infrastructure deal expands AI ambitions
MARA Holdings shares rose 15% after acquiring a 2 GW Texas site to develop digital infrastructure for Bitcoin mining and AI computing.
Robinhood launched a Wall Street layer 2 chain and the market crowned a $150M cat coin first
Robinhood's new Layer 2 blockchain, intended for real-world assets, has been dominated by a viral memecoin called CASHCAT since its launch.
Hyperliquid Policy Center, Phantom urge CFTC to stop treating onchain protocols like traditional brokers and exchanges
The Hyperliquid Policy Center and Phantom are petitioning the CFTC to create new, distinct regulations for decentralized finance protocols.
Bitcoin Needs a Daily Close Above $64,700 to Seal Its Latest Rebound, Says Trader
Bitcoin rebounded above $63,000 following market optimism regarding comments from Donald Trump about a potential deal with Iran.
AI contracts, not bitcoin, now drive miner valuations, and Cipher and TeraWulf look cheap
Compass Point analysts argue that former bitcoin miners should be valued based on recurring AI data center rental income rather than cryptocurrency price volatility.
JPMorgan says bitcoin’s main risk isn’t Strategy, but blockchain adoption that doesn’t benefit public chains and tokens
JPMorgan analysts argue that institutional preference for private, permissioned blockchains poses a greater long-term structural risk to bitcoin than market-specific sell-offs.
XRP Open Interest on Binance Hits a Three-Month Low: What It Means for Price
Binance's XRP futures open interest has dropped to a three-month low, indicating reduced speculative activity and potential shifts in market price dynamics.
Why Bitcoin ATMs are becoming the last stop in America’s $11B crypto scam pipeline
Bitcoin ATMs are increasingly serving as the final, irreversible step in multibillion-dollar cryptocurrency scams targeting unsuspecting victims.
New Hampshire Council Rejects $100 Million Bitcoin-Backed Bond
The New Hampshire Executive Council voted 3-2 to reject a proposal for a $100 million Bitcoin-backed municipal bond.
Hyperliquid Wants CFTC to Exempt DeFi From Legacy Crypto Rules
Hyperliquid and Phantom are urging the CFTC to adopt tailored regulations for DeFi that distinguish between software development and financial intermediary services.
Why this Wall Street veteran is betting on Avalanche
Wall Street veteran Bart Smith discusses why the Avalanche Treasury Company offers regulated, permanent-capital exposure to the Avalanche blockchain ecosystem.
Ethereum's newest nonprofit wants to become Wall Street's guide to crypto
The new nonprofit Ethereum Institutional aims to act as a neutral guide for financial firms navigating the Ethereum ecosystem.
Supreme Court ruling expanding Trump’s authority over federal agencies raises questions for SEC, CFTC as crypto rulemaking advances
A recent Supreme Court ruling expanding presidential power to remove agency leaders may affect future cryptocurrency rulemaking and regulatory stability.
BitGo Adds Quantum-Risk Controls to Bitcoin Custody
BitGo has introduced new tools for institutional clients to measure and mitigate potential quantum-computing security risks for their Bitcoin holdings.
Cardano’s wallet hack exposed the user layer holding its on-chain government together
An exploit in SecondFi wallets caused EMURGO to step back from infrastructure coordination, highlighting security risks in Cardano’s integrated governance and treasury systems.
MARA gains 14% after unveiling 2 GW Texas AI and bitcoin mining campus plan
MARA Holdings shares jumped 14% following the announcement of a massive 2 gigawatt Texas campus project for AI and bitcoin mining.
Circle Refused to Recover a Scam Victim’s USDC, Wisconsin’s Criminal Complaint Says
Wisconsin prosecutors filed criminal charges against Circle for allegedly refusing to recover 381,000 stolen USDC tokens for a scam victim.
Alibaba Stock Jumped 11%, Yet Wall Street Cut Its Price Targets
Alibaba shares rose 11% due to improved business performance and AI growth, though analysts simultaneously lowered their price targets due to increased costs.