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Predixa, a Decentralized Prediction Market from the TMX Ecosystem, Prepares July 2026 Launch
The TMX Ecosystem is launching Predixa, a permissionless decentralized prediction market, in July 2026 following a successful $5.5 million funding round.
Base To Launch B20 Standard For Fungible Tokens On Mainnet
Base is launching its B20 token standard on mainnet to simplify the creation of stablecoins and tokenized real-world assets.
XRP Ledger’s new upgrade is here. But not everyone’s on board yet
XRP Ledger’s v3.2.0 upgrade has reached the threshold for activation among key validators, though wider node adoption and security amendment voting remain ongoing.
Ethereum’s treasury boom now has one company nearing 5% of supply
BitMine now holds 4.8% of Ethereum's total supply, positioning itself as a major influence on staking, market liquidity, and institutional equity exposure.
Gemini Stock Leads Crypto IPO Losses With 89% Drop From Its Debut
Major cryptocurrency stocks, including Gemini, have faced significant declines from their debut prices amid a broader market downturn since late 2025.
The Stablecoin Ghost of 2022 Is Back to Haunt the Bitcoin Price
A declining supply and reduced usage of stablecoins are acting as a liquidity headwind, mirroring patterns observed during the 2022 Bitcoin market crash.
Elon Musk Rushes Grok 4.5 to the Public as OpenAI Preps GPT-5.6
Elon Musk is releasing the Grok 4.5 AI model to the public, coinciding with OpenAI's planned rollout of its GPT-5.6 series.
Tom Lee’s Bitmine adds $70 million worth of ETH to treasury: onchain analyst
Bitmine acquired $70 million in Ethereum, continuing its aggressive strategy to accumulate a significant portion of the asset's total circulating supply.
Microsoft Cuts AI Bill by Replacing OpenAI and Anthropic in Software Products
Microsoft is replacing external OpenAI and Anthropic models in Excel and Outlook with its own MAI systems to reduce operational costs.
EU Again Set For Vote on ‘Chat Control’
European lawmakers are set to vote on extending controversial ‘chat control’ rules that mandate tech companies scan private messages for illegal content.
Federal judge denies Kalshi’s bid to block New York gambling law enforcement
A federal judge ruled that New York can enforce state gambling laws against the prediction market platform Kalshi.
StarkWare CEO suggests 4% annual Bitcoin inflation to replace 21M cap
StarkWare CEO Eli Ben-Sasson proposed replacing Bitcoin’s 21 million supply cap with a 4% annual inflation rate to offset lost private keys.
Swyftx Eyes Crypto Payments After Securing License
Australian exchange Swyftx plans to expand into crypto payment services after obtaining an Australian Financial Services License.
Live markets: Japan's collapsing yen is pushing companies into bitcoin and XRP
Japanese firms are increasingly adding bitcoin and XRP to their balance sheets as the weak yen prompts a move toward alternative reserve assets.
Ctrl Wallet Winds Down as Crypto Project Shutdowns Mount in 2026
Ctrl Wallet will cease operations on August 3, 2026, and urges users to export their recovery phrases and migrate their assets immediately.
Bitcoin under pressure as U.S.-Iran escalation lifts oil
Bitcoin and other major cryptocurrencies declined as renewed geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and Iran triggered a surge in oil prices.
SpaceX Price Predicted to Range Between $131 and $800. Where Will SPCX Land?
Wall Street analysts have issued a wide range of price targets for SpaceX stock following its IPO quiet period.
Argent Capital Founder Faces CFTC Charges Over Alleged $14 Million Fraud
The CFTC has charged Trevor L. Vernon and Argent Capital Management with defrauding investors of $14 million through a deceptive commodity pool scheme.
Secret Network Proposes SCRT Move From Cosmos to Arbitrum
Secret Network plans to migrate from Cosmos to Arbitrum, citing rising security threats from AI-assisted exploits and thinning liquidity in the Cosmos ecosystem.
CFTC charges commodity, crypto pool operator with $14M fraud
The CFTC has sued Trevor Vernon and Argent Capital Management for allegedly defrauding investors of $14 million through a crypto-related Ponzi scheme.
Markets Wait on Fed Minutes: What to Expect from Today’s Release
Investors await Federal Reserve meeting minutes, seeking clarity on potential rate hikes despite Chair Kevin Warsh's preference for limited forward guidance.
Strike Launches Volatility-Proof Bitcoin-Backed Loans
Strike has introduced new Bitcoin-backed loans that eliminate price-based liquidations in exchange for higher interest rates and strict repayment requirements.
Michael Saylor Reveals the One Metric Keeping MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin Play Sustainable
Michael Saylor claims a 3.3% annual Bitcoin growth rate allows Strategy to fund preferred dividend obligations indefinitely through capital gains.
Crypto Market Slips 1.24% as US Strikes on Iran Lift Oil
The cryptocurrency market fell by 1.24% as rising oil prices, driven by US military strikes on Iran, triggered a risk-off investor sentiment.
Hyperliquid Price Outlook for July 2026
Hyperliquid (HYPE) shows bullish potential driven by record protocol revenue and ETF inflows, despite facing regulatory pressure and token supply concerns.
Ethereum is losing ownership of crypto payments as Base moves $565B in stablecoins
Base has narrowly surpassed Ethereum in monthly adjusted stablecoin volume, signaling a shift toward layer-2 networks for faster, cheaper payment settlements.
After His Gold Blunder, Robert Kiyosaki Issues a Surprising Recommendation
Robert Kiyosaki is shifting focus from assets like Bitcoin and gold, recommending a book on financial systemic collapse instead.
SEC Crypto Rule Changes Are High on its 2026 Agenda
The SEC has outlined its 2026 agenda, proposing rule changes aimed at clarifying crypto regulations and aligning with Trump administration policy goals.
DDSC Brings Regulated Dirham Stablecoin to UAE Exchanges
The Central Bank of the UAE has approved the dirham-backed stablecoin DDSC for use on selected regulated exchange platforms.
Kraken wins $22 million arbitration against auditor Mazars for ditching the firm during Operation Choke Point 2.0
Payward, the parent company of Kraken, won a $22 million arbitration award after auditor Mazars abruptly abandoned its audit during 2022.
New Hampshire Bitcoin Bond Nears Final Vote, But There is a Catch
New Hampshire faces a final vote on a $100 million Bitcoin-backed municipal bond, though analysts warn of potential mandatory liquidation risks due to volatility.
Solana’s $8.7B RWA surge shows tokenized assets are finally starting to move
Solana has seen a 105% increase in real-world asset (RWA) transfer volume, signaling that tokenized assets are increasingly being traded and utilized on-chain.
CFTC charges North Carolina man over alleged $14 million crypto, futures fraud
The CFTC has charged Trevor Vernon and Argent Capital Management with defrauding investors of $14 million through a failed commodity pool.
Jack Mallers’ Strike launches ‘volatility-proof’ bitcoin loans built to protect against liquidation
Strike has introduced a bitcoin-backed lending product that eliminates price-triggered liquidations and margin calls for borrowers who maintain their payments.
MicroStrategy Stock Price Outlook for July 2026: Will MSTR Recover?
MicroStrategy (MSTR) stock has rebounded 29%, but fading volume and negative institutional money flows suggest the recovery may be fragile.
New Hampshire Lawmakers to Hold Hearing on $100M Bitcoin Bonds
New Hampshire lawmakers are set to discuss a proposal to issue $100 million in bonds backed by Bitcoin.
Europe’s MiCA Did Not Approve a Single Asset Under This Category
Two years after MiCA took effect, the EU has approved zero asset-referenced tokens (ARTs) due to stringent regulatory hurdles.
Bitcoin rally now depends on one Fed document coming Wednesday
Bitcoin's recent 11% rebound faces a crucial test as upcoming Federal Reserve minutes reveal if officials share market concerns regarding labor market weakening.
Polymarket Turns On Instant Bitcoin Deposits Via Lightning Network, Powered by Spark
Polymarket has integrated Spark infrastructure to enable instant, self-custodial Bitcoin deposits via the Lightning Network.
Russia’s legal crypto on-ramp to arrive with a state-owned bank holding the keys
Russia's Sberbank plans to integrate crypto wallets and digital depositories by December, pending final regulatory approval of new digital-currency laws.
BlackRock-backed Securitize slides 40% after SPAC debut despite tokenization boom
Securitize shares have fallen 40% following its SPAC merger, a decline attributed to market mechanics rather than weakening fundamentals in the tokenization sector.
Kraken Seeks Final Judgment After $22 Million Award Against Former Auditor
Kraken parent company Payward is seeking a $22 million legal judgment against former auditor Mazars USA following a forced audit withdrawal.
Kraken wins $22M arbitration against former auditor Mazars
Kraken's parent company, Payward, secured a $22 million arbitration award against Mazars after the auditor abruptly resigned during a 2022 audit.
BlackRock put $209M behind Bitcoin’s rebound but can it last?
BlackRock's IBIT saw $209 million in inflows, sparking debate over whether this institutional support signals a sustained Bitcoin recovery or temporary relief.
Crypto exchange Kraken is trying to become a bank in Europe
Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken is reportedly seeking a European banking license, with Lithuania serving as its primary target jurisdiction for the application.
Binance Expands bStocks After $193 Million Debut, but Warning Signs Emerge
Binance has expanded its bStocks collateral options, though reports show high market concentration in technology stocks and cooling weekly inflows.
ZEC jumps 12% as Zcash nears mathematical proof against hidden counterfeit bugs
Zcash's ZEC token rose 12% as developers near a mathematical proof confirming no undetectable counterfeiting bugs exist in its privacy-focused shielded pools.
USDT wins payments, USDC wins DeFi as stablecoins diverge: Dune
Dune research indicates that USDT dominates onchain payment transactions, while USDC remains the primary stablecoin utilized within decentralized finance ecosystems.
Vanguard Warms to Crypto With Search for Digital Assets Chief
Vanguard is seeking a head of digital assets to develop its long-term strategy for cryptocurrency, blockchain technology, and personal wealth services.
BonkDAO’s estimated $20M drain exposes how memecoin treasuries can be raided by a simple vote
BonkDAO lost $20 million in BONK after a malicious governance proposal exploited weaknesses in token-weighted voting systems.
SBI Holdings is sole investor in crypto platform EDX Markets’ $76 million Series C
Institutional crypto exchange EDX Markets raised $76 million in a Series C funding round led by sole investor SBI Holdings.
New Hampshire’s $100 Million Bitcoin-Backed Bond Faces Final Vote
New Hampshire is set to vote on a $100 million Bitcoin-backed municipal bond that leverages private collateral rather than public funds.
Bitcoin Mining Stocks Sink 20% – How Did BTC Price Avoid the Damage?
Bitcoin mining stocks have decoupled from BTC, falling 20% due to cooling AI and semiconductor market enthusiasm, while Bitcoin remains resilient.
SpaceX Nasdaq-100 Entry Brings Bitcoin Exposure to Passive Index Investors
SpaceX's inclusion in the Nasdaq-100 index introduces indirect Bitcoin exposure to passive institutional investors through corporate treasury holdings.
Tether Invests in Mercado Bitcoin to Grow Tokenized Finance
Tether has invested $20 million in Brazilian crypto platform Mercado Bitcoin to advance blockchain-based financial services across Latin America.
ANSEM soars 299% and brings Solana’s memecoin trenches back to life – but do we need it now?
The memecoin ANSEM has surged 299%, signaling a resurgence in Solana's memecoin market activity while raising concerns regarding predatory trading practices.
Ondo Finance says tokenized stocks can now be used as collateral for perp trading
Ondo Finance has enabled the use of tokenized stocks as collateral for perpetual futures trading on its platform.
SpaceX IPO powers record $3.86 billion in tokenized equities trading in June
Tokenized equity trading hit a record $3.86 billion in June, largely driven by massive investor interest in SpaceX stock tokens.
Institutional Crypto Exchange EDX Lands $76M From SBI Holdings
Institutional crypto exchange EDX Markets raised $76 million in a Series C round led by SBI Holdings to expand its global trading services.
Binance Alpha Token TAC Wipes Out 90% in Sudden Collapse
The TAC token experienced a sudden 90% price collapse on July 7, raising concerns about market liquidity and asset volatility.
U.S. SEC to propose crypto rule as soon as this month to ease startups, fundraising
The U.S. SEC is preparing to propose 'Regulation Crypto' to provide regulatory exemptions and fundraising clarity for crypto startups.
SEC plans crypto rule changes for exchanges and broker dealers in 2026 regulatory agenda
The SEC's 2026 regulatory agenda includes proposed rule updates for crypto exchanges and broker dealers to improve market clarity and investor protection.
1kx, Blockchain Capital back $7.5 million KOR Protocol Series A at $100 million valuation
Entertainment-focused KOR Protocol raised $7.5 million in Series A funding at a $100 million valuation to expand its onchain creative asset infrastructure.
Tether puts $20 million behind Mercado Bitcoin amid Latin America’s tokenization boom
Tether invested $20 million into Mercado Bitcoin to advance onchain financial infrastructure and tokenization efforts throughout Latin America.
Gemini offers 0% stock trading in US as it looks to become ‘all-in-one financial super app’
Crypto exchange Gemini has introduced zero-commission stock trading in most U.S. states to evolve into an all-in-one financial super app.
Tether Invests $20 Million in Brazil’s Mercado Bitcoin
Tether is investing $20 million into the Brazilian exchange Mercado Bitcoin to accelerate the development of on-chain financial infrastructure in Latin America.
WEMIX Solidifies Global Reach with Listing on Kraken
The WEMIX blockchain ecosystem has officially listed its native coin on the Kraken exchange to expand its global reach and market liquidity.
Vanguard Spent Years Fighting Crypto, Now It’s Planning for It
Vanguard is hiring its first Head of Digital Assets to develop a long-term crypto strategy for its personal wealth clients.
Analysts see more upside for SpaceX as post-IPO research begins
Wall Street analysts have initiated overwhelmingly bullish coverage on SpaceX following the expiration of the company's post-IPO quiet period.
Multi-trillion-dollar asset manager Vanguard hiring crypto exec to help influence market
Vanguard is recruiting a head of digital assets to develop its crypto strategy and influence market standards for personal wealth clients.