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Michael Saylor's Strategy dramatically ups pace of bitcoin sales, raising $216 million
Strategy sold 3,588 bitcoin for $216 million to replenish U.S. dollar reserves for preferred stock dividend payments.
Belgium Adds Six Crypto Firms to Fraud List Under Mica Rules
Belgium's financial regulator has blacklisted six unauthorized crypto firms following the enforcement of the European Union's MiCA licensing deadline.
MicroStrategy Sold 7x More Bitcoin Than Reports Suggested
MicroStrategy confirmed selling 3,588 Bitcoin to fund Digital Credit dividends, a move significantly larger than initial market rumors suggested.
BlackRock’s 2% Bitcoin cap has a hidden impact – advisors may have to sell during rallies
BlackRock’s 2% Bitcoin allocation cap for portfolios may force financial advisors to sell assets during market rallies to maintain risk targets.
Russia's largest bank plans crypto wallet launch as Moscow clears market path
Sberbank plans to launch a cryptocurrency wallet and digital depository following new Russian legislation set to take effect in September.
Germany’s 2027 Budget Targets the Crypto Tax Exemption
The German government is considering ending its tax-free status for cryptocurrency holdings exceeding one year as part of its 2027 budget consolidation plans.
SpaceX's Nasdaq 100 inclusion comes with a historical warning
Historical data suggests that inclusion in the Nasdaq 100 index often fails to act as a bullish catalyst for stocks.
U.S. inflation outlook underpins bitcoin bulls after best week since March
Bitcoin rose nearly 7% last week as declining inflation expectations fueled optimism and reduced pressure for further Federal Reserve interest rate hikes.
‘Any signs of life?’ Bernstein holds ‘ambitious’ $150K year-end bitcoin target despite 54% drawdown
Bernstein maintains an ambitious $150,000 year-end Bitcoin target, noting that recent market corrections show signs of maturing despite a 54% drawdown.
Crypto bounces back from the brink as altcoin optimism returns despite pockets of weakness
Bitcoin and Ether have stabilized after recent lows, while the Altcoin Season indicator hits a three-month high amid selective market growth.
UK Foreign Secretary Warns World Cannot Wait for ‘AI Hiroshima’ Before Acting
UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper urges global cooperation on AI safety to prevent catastrophic risks before they occur.
Here's What Bitcoin Traders Are Watching for BTC This Week
Bitcoin reaches two-week highs as traders monitor a critical support zone between $60,400 and $60,900 to maintain bullish momentum.
Bitcoin's Sharpe Ratio slides to lowest since 2022. Here's what it means.
Bitcoin's 365-day Sharpe Ratio has plummeted to near -20, indicating poor risk-adjusted returns compared to traditional risk-free assets.
Ripple’s MiCA Win Raises a Hard Question for XRP
Ripple’s new EU MiCA license strengthens its regulated payment infrastructure, potentially shifting focus away from XRP toward stablecoin solutions like RLUSD.
Deribit and SignalPlus Launch The Island Trading Competition With Up to $600,000 USDC in Prizes
Deribit and SignalPlus have launched 'The Island', a 35-day crypto trading competition offering a prize pool of up to $600,000 USDC.
Ripple's preliminary crypto asset provider license in Luxembourg upgraded to fully compliant
Luxembourg has upgraded Ripple's preliminary crypto asset provider license to full compliance under the European Union's MiCA regulations.
Trump memecoin ethics fight still controls CLARITY Act vote after law enforcement opposition cracks
Softening law enforcement opposition to the CLARITY Act is being countered by persistent ethics debates regarding crypto conflicts of interest.
South Korea Shifts Polymarket Scrutiny From Users to Platform
South Korean regulators are now investigating Polymarket's platform operations to determine if the site facilitates illegal gambling activities.
Coinbase AI draws backlash after pushing World Cup result before kickoff
Coinbase faced criticism after an AI-generated notification incorrectly reported a World Cup match result hours before the game actually began.
Dollar Sinks to a 2-Week Low, Gold and Silver Ride the Slide
Gold and silver prices rose as a weaker dollar and cooling US job growth reduced expectations for Federal Reserve interest rate hikes.
Ripple secures full MiCA CASP authorization for crypto services across 30 EEA countries
Ripple has received full MiCA CASP authorization, allowing the firm to provide regulated crypto services across all 30 EEA countries.
Dormant $1.9M Bitcoin Tied to New York Lawsuit Moved after 15 Years
A dormant Bitcoin address moved $1.88 million for the first time in 15 years amid ongoing litigation regarding abandoned cryptocurrency assets.
How MiCA brings banks closer to controlling Europe’s stablecoin access
MiCA regulation is shifting the European crypto market by prioritizing authorized banks and institutional issuers over offshore stablecoin providers.
DeFi protocol Summer Finance exploited for $6 million; analysts point to flash loan attack
DeFi protocol Summer Finance suffered a $6 million exploit involving a flash loan and price manipulation, according to security analysts.
South Korea develops crypto-specific procedures for asset seizures and liquidation: report
South Korea's Supreme Court is introducing formal procedures for the seizure and liquidation of digital assets involved in civil litigation.
3 Token Unlocks to Watch in the Second Week of July 2026
The crypto market faces over $776.3 million in token unlocks during the second week of July 2026, featuring Pump.fun, Aptos, and RedStone.
FOMC minutes, SpaceX joins Nasdaq 100: Crypto Week Ahead
This week's crypto outlook focuses on upcoming FOMC minutes, macroeconomic reports, and SpaceX joining the Nasdaq 100 index.
XRPL stablecoins surge to $900M, but the breakout trend is not RLUSD
Stablecoin supply on the XRP Ledger has reached $900 million, driven by Ripple's RLUSD and the emerging permissioned token USDV from Valtorum.
Hackers Reportedly Drain $6 Million From DeFi Protocol Summer.fi
The DeFi protocol Summer.fi has reportedly suffered an exploit, resulting in the loss of approximately $6 million in assets.
Vitalik Buterin says Ethereum is preparing its 'biggest rebuild' since the Merge
Vitalik Buterin has unveiled a long-term 'Lean Ethereum' roadmap to overhaul the network's core architecture, prioritizing quantum resistance and privacy.
What to Expect From Pi Coin in July 2026: End of the 96% Decline?
Technical indicators suggest Pi Coin's long-term price decline may be stalling as institutional and retail flows show signs of a bullish divergence.
Live markets: Bitcoin pops to $63,900, then reverses, as week begins
Bitcoin reached a high of $63,900 before retracting as markets weigh the impact of a weaker-than-expected U.S. jobs report.
Vitalik’s new Lean Ethereum plan puts ETH’s Wall Street pitch on a 4 year clock
Vitalik Buterin's new "Lean Ethereum" roadmap outlines a four-year technical evolution aimed at proving Ethereum's viability as durable institutional financial infrastructure.
Tether CEO Warns of Four Cracks in Big Tech’s AI Boom
Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino warns that structural economic mismatches in AI infrastructure investment could signal a looming market bubble.
Goldman Sachs Turns More Bearish on Yen, Sees 165 Per Dollar
Goldman Sachs has downgraded its yen forecast, predicting it will reach 165 per dollar due to persistent U.S. yields and limited Bank of Japan tightening.
How Sovereign Wealth Funds Invest in Digital Assets
Sovereign wealth funds are gaining exposure to digital assets primarily through regulated investment vehicles like ETFs, public equities, and venture capital.
I am contemplating selling some of my bitcoin for gold, veteran trader Peter Brandt says
Veteran trader Peter Brandt is considering shifting some of his bitcoin holdings into gold, anticipating the metal will outperform the cryptocurrency.
Nigel Farage Accepted Gifts from Crypto Casino Player
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage faces scrutiny over undisclosed gifts received from George Cottrell, a convicted fraudster linked to a crypto casino.
Lighter Jumps 20% to Seven Month High After Tokenomics Overhaul
Lighter (LIT) rose 20% after the perpetuals exchange introduced a new tokenomics model featuring permanent supply burns and updated staking rewards.
Stablecoin Volume Hits Record $1.79T in June, Visa Says
Visa reported that adjusted stablecoin transaction volume reached a record $1.79 trillion in June, driven by increased real-world utility and network adoption.
Coinspect Warns Thousands of Wallets Vulnerable to Ill Bloom
Security firm Coinspect identified the Ill Bloom vulnerability, exposing thousands of crypto wallets to potential theft due to weak recovery phrase generation.
Polymarket Trader Loses Over $11 Million on 2026 World Cup Bets in 10 Days
A Polymarket trader known as "coldsway" suffered a net loss of over $11 million on 2026 FIFA World Cup wagers within ten days.
Bitcoin Whales Never Stopped Buying: Is Wall Street the Last to Catch On?
Large Bitcoin holders continued accumulating while institutional ETFs sold off, suggesting a shift toward renewed market alignment.
XRP rises 3% as $1.14 breakout turns into support test
XRP saw a 3% price increase after breaking the $1.14 resistance level, though it now faces a critical test to hold this area as support.
Ether leads crypto's hold above key levels as bitcoin steadies over $63,000
Ether outperformed major cryptocurrencies with a 12% weekly gain, while Bitcoin maintained support above $63,000 despite market caution regarding AI stocks.
SK Hynix Taps US Markets for $29 Billion Amid AI Chip Frenzy
SK Hynix is launching a $29 billion Nasdaq listing to capitalize on the ongoing artificial intelligence chip boom.
Europe Warns AI Threatens Financial Stability
European regulators and central bankers are calling for urgent guardrails to mitigate the risks agentic AI poses to global financial stability.
Trump Memecoin Puts 1M Holders at Losses of $3.8B
A Nansen report reveals that nearly 1 million holders of Donald Trump's memecoin have collectively lost $3.8 billion.
Strategists Warn of ‘Earnings Bubble’ as Wall Street’s Profit Forecasts Surge
Wall Street analysts warn that soaring profit forecasts for S&P 500 companies may be unsustainable, signaling a potential earnings bubble.
Cardano Adds 14,783 Wallets as ADA Rallies Near 33% in a Week
Cardano's ADA token has rallied nearly 33% following a week of increased retail participation and the addition of 14,783 new non-empty wallets.
Bitcoin Price Spikes Near $64,000 as Short Sellers Get Liquidated
Bitcoin surged toward $64,000 following weak US jobs data, triggering a major short squeeze and liquidating over $450 million in bearish positions.
Meme Coin Dominance Falls to Two-Year Low as Holders Vanish
Meme coin market dominance has dropped to 3.7%, a two-year low, as capital rotates toward utility-focused assets like RWA, AI, and DeFi tokens.
Dubai Tops Asian Crypto Hubs, India Isolates Banks From Crypto: Asia Express
This edition of Asia Express covers Dubai's licensing milestone, India's restrictive crypto stance, and various regional blockchain developments across Asia.
Nigel Farage failed to declare funding from crypto gambling figure convicted of fraud: Sunday Times
Nigel Farage faces allegations of failing to disclose financial support from convicted fraudster and crypto gambling figure George Cottrell before his election as MP.
Coinbase Under Fire After AI Invents World Cup Result Before Match Begins
Coinbase faced backlash after an AI system incorrectly notified users that a World Cup match had concluded before it actually started.
Vitalik Buterin says Ethereum’s next rebuild will rival the Merge, and take three to four years
Vitalik Buterin announced the 'Lean Ethereum' initiative, a massive, multi-year overhaul of the network’s infrastructure intended to improve efficiency, privacy, and security.
Nvidia’s New Way to Profit From the AI Boom: Will Startups Pay Up?
Nvidia is launching a revenue-sharing program allowing AI startups to access chips in exchange for a share of their future earnings.
Bitcoin Options Turn Call-Heavy Before July 8 FOMC Minutes: Will BTC Break $63,000?
Bitcoin options for July 8 are increasingly call-heavy as traders show optimism ahead of the upcoming FOMC meeting minutes.
Rare FIFA Article 27 Decision Clears Balogun for Belgium, Sending Polymarket Into Overdrive
FIFA utilized Article 27 to clear Folarin Balogun for the upcoming match, causing a massive surge in related Polymarket prediction activity.
Clarity and Congress's summer break: State of Crypto
Legislators face a narrowing window to pass the Clarity Act before midterm elections amid ongoing negotiations and concerns over ethics provisions.
Peter Brandt Eyes Selling Bitcoin to Invest in Gold, and Here is Why
Veteran trader Peter Brandt is considering shifting funds from Bitcoin to gold due to technical signals in the XAU/BTC ratio.
MiCA Shake-Up? Binance Logs Highest Weekly Outflows in Over 3 Years
Binance experienced its largest weekly outflows in three years, likely driven by regulatory shifts regarding the EU's MiCA deadline and increased Ethereum accumulation.
Bitcoin nears $63.5K into weekly close as trader warns of 'terrible' Monday
Bitcoin consolidated near $63,000 before the weekly close, while traders remain cautious about historical price weakness typically seen on Mondays.
Funds are buying crypto stocks. Are they exposed to less risk — or more?
Investing in crypto stocks adds company-specific equity risks, such as business competition and dilution, on top of inherent cryptocurrency price volatility.
IMF Warns Tokenization Will Shift Financial Power From Banks to Code
The IMF warns that asset tokenization removes traditional banking safeguards, potentially transferring significant financial risks to unregulated code and platforms.
Americans traded $571 million on Polymarket politic bets despite U.S. ban
Despite a U.S. ban, American users traded $571 million on Polymarket, primarily focusing on geopolitical events rather than standard election betting.
Anthropic Faces a New $75 Million Lawsuit for Pirating Books to Train Claude AI
Authors have filed a $75 million lawsuit against Anthropic, alleging the unauthorized use of pirated books to train its Claude AI models.
Banks have stopped asking if stablecoins belong in finance, now they're considering how
Global financial institutions are increasingly integrating stablecoins into their infrastructure to leverage established networks and liquidity for future payment and settlement systems.
9 Things Michael Saylor Believes About The Next Decade for Bitcoin
Michael Saylor argues that Bitcoin’s success depends on it remaining immutable while the broader financial system evolves and integrates around it.
Crypto hacks hit a record count but the biggest threat isn’t smart contracts
While crypto hack counts reached record highs, the most significant financial losses stem from operational infrastructure failures rather than smart-contract vulnerabilities.