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OKX AI unveils marketplace for agents to find work and get paid in stablecoins
OKX has launched a beta marketplace for AI agents to secure tasks, build reputation, and receive payments via stablecoins.
New Zcash nonprofit Sovright unveils ZEC wallet recovery tool
The non-profit Sovright has launched a tool called Argos to help Zcash users recover funds trapped in legacy wallets.
Jefferies warns of crypto market volatility as Clarity Act faces Senate test
Jefferies warns that political hurdles facing the Clarity Act could trigger increased market volatility for cryptocurrencies and blockchain-related stocks.
Bitrue Launches 3x Leveraged Tokenized US Stocks, Including the First-Ever 3x SpaceX Exposure
Bitrue has introduced 3x leveraged tokenized US stocks, marking the first time investors can access 3x leveraged exposure to SpaceX.
Circle slides 8% as Stripe, Coinbase and BlackRock back rival stablecoin network
Circle shares fell 8% following the launch of Open USD, a competitor stablecoin network backed by major financial and crypto institutions.
US starts clock to bring in ID checks for converting dollars to stablecoins but DeFi stays outside the rules
US regulators proposed new identity check requirements for direct stablecoin issuance while secondary market and DeFi activities currently remain outside these rules.
Andreessen Joins Defense Board — With No Disclosure Rules in Place
Marc Andreessen has joined the U.S. Defense Policy Board, raising questions about potential conflicts of interest due to a lack of disclosure requirements.
Bitget Launches TradFi 101 to Prepare Users for the Universal Exchange Era
Bitget has introduced TradFi 101, an educational initiative designed to help crypto users understand traditional financial markets and global investment landscapes.
Blockchain Futurist Conference 2026: Web3 Comes to Life in Toronto
The Blockchain Futurist Conference returns to Toronto in July 2026, offering an immersive experience featuring Web3, AI, and decentralized technology applications.
Autheo Introduces the Internet Operating System: A Decentralized Coordination Layer for Web, Blockchain, & AI
Autheo has launched its decentralized Mainnet, providing a unified coordination layer for Web, blockchain, and AI agents.
UAE-Based Goldman Lampe Private Bank Acquires $137 Million in Bitcoin
Goldman Lampe Private Bank has purchased $137 million worth of Bitcoin, leveraging a market downturn to increase its institutional digital asset holdings.
UK Sets Landmark Crypto Rules in Race to Become Global Hub
The UK's Financial Conduct Authority has introduced comprehensive regulatory requirements for crypto firms to foster innovation and establish a global digital asset hub.
MetaMask Launches Money Account With 4% DeFi Yield
MetaMask has introduced a new Money Account that offers users up to 4% APY on mUSD stablecoin deposits via DeFi lending protocols.
MetaMask unveils all-in-one Money Account offerings users up to 4% APY on mUSD holdings
MetaMask has launched Money Account, a self-custodial feature on Monad allowing users to earn up to 4% APY on mUSD stablecoin holdings.
Sharplink buys 10,000 ETH, repurchases 2.13 million SBET shares in latest buyback
Sharplink has expanded its ether treasury to 886,725 ETH through a $16.1 million purchase while simultaneously repurchasing over 2.1 million shares of its stock.
Solana Looks More Alive and Well Than Ethereum: Here’s Why
Solana is outperforming the market due to record-breaking tokenized asset volume and a significant surge in meme coin speculation.
China’s LongCat-2.0 Becomes the Biggest AI Model Without Nvidia Chips
Meituan has launched LongCat-2.0, a 1.6 trillion parameter AI model trained entirely on domestic Chinese hardware instead of Nvidia chips.
3 Altcoins Crypto Whales Are Buying Ahead of July 2026
Analysts have identified Aave, Uniswap, and Ethena as altcoins experiencing significant whale accumulation ahead of July 2026.
OKX launches AI Marketplace for Autonomous Agent Economy
Cryptocurrency exchange OKX has launched a beta marketplace enabling AI agents to transact, find work, and establish on-chain reputations.
Tokenized securities need competition, not gatekeepers
Patrick McHenry argues that the U.S. should foster competition among various tokenization models rather than restricting them through gatekeepers or rigid legacy frameworks.
JPMorgan warns rushed US crypto rules could create market loopholes as Senate races toward July CLARITY Act vote
JPMorgan warns that rapid crypto legislation could weaken financial safeguards and create regulatory loopholes if implemented without careful oversight.
Strategy Plan Splits Views as MSTR, STRC Trade Mixed
MicroStrategy's new capital framework, allowing Bitcoin sales to raise capital, has triggered debate among investors regarding its long-term impact on Bitcoin holdings.
Ogilvy Spain CEO: ‘AI Works With the Past. Only Humans Can Sell the Future.’
Ogilvy Spain CEO Jordi Urbea argues that while AI can scale advertising, human creativity remains essential for emotional connection and innovation.
Theo Allocates $20M to Fidelity International's FILQ Fund
Theo has become the first crypto-native platform to invest $20 million in Fidelity International’s tokenized money market fund, FILQ.
Record Bitcoin Holder Supply Points to Early Bottom: Swan CEO
Swan Bitcoin CEO Cory Klippsten suggests record long-term Bitcoin supply indicates the market may reach its cycle bottom sooner than expected.
3 Stocks to Watch as the MiCA Deadline Reshapes EU Digital Assets
Analysts identify Circle, Coinbase, and Robinhood as key stocks positioned to benefit from the EU's incoming MiCA regulatory framework.
TD Cowen slashes Strategy target to $260 on bitcoin outlook, calls new capital framework ‘constructive’
TD Cowen lowered its price target for Strategy to $260 due to a revised bitcoin outlook while praising its new capital management framework.
StarkWare Releases Quantum-Resistant Roadmap For Starknet
StarkWare has introduced a three-phase roadmap to make the Starknet blockchain quantum-resistant, urging the broader industry to proactively address future security threats.
StarkWare unveils Starknet post-quantum roadmap, calling it crypto’s ‘strongest’ to date
StarkWare has introduced a three-phase plan to make the Starknet blockchain quantum-resistant by replacing elliptic-curve dependencies with hash-based cryptographic alternatives.
Spiko Links Ucits Treasury Funds to Coinbase Payments
Investment firm Spiko has integrated Coinbase stablecoin infrastructure into its EU-regulated Treasury funds to facilitate direct subscription and redemption payments.
Ripple bets XRPL lending can give XRP a future beyond payments as price struggles
Ripple aims to expand the XRP Ledger's utility into institutional credit to diversify XRP's use cases beyond cross-border payments.
New York Life makes first tokenized move partnering with Centrifuge on high-yield corporate bond strategy
New York Life Investment Management has launched its first tokenized high-yield corporate bond fund in partnership with blockchain firm Centrifuge.
AI-Exposed Sectors Swing From 55,000 Monthly Hires to Steady Losses
Industries vulnerable to AI automation have shifted from significant monthly job growth to consistent net employment losses.
Bitcoin’s quiet $59,000-$60,000 range is starting to look dangerous
Bitcoin's current price consolidation below key technical support levels suggests a potential bearish trend that could lead to further declines toward $40,000.
New York Life makes tokenization debut with onchain high-yield bond fund with Centrifuge
New York Life Investment Management has launched its first tokenized fund, an onchain high-yield corporate bond strategy, in partnership with Centrifuge.
Bitcoin $4.4 billion supply overhang emerges as institutional demand wilts
Bitcoin faces a $4.4 billion supply overhang as institutional demand declines and significant selling pressure continues from ETFs and corporate sales.
RWA Overtakes DeFi as Top Web3 Founder Sector in 2026, Report Shows
A new Proof of Talk report reveals that RWA and tokenization have surpassed DeFi as the primary focus for Web3 founders and investors.
Solana Company Signs MOU with Kazakhstan’s Alatau City
Solana Company has signed an agreement to develop blockchain infrastructure and digital asset solutions for Kazakhstan’s ambitious Alatau City project.
Hollywood director Carl Rinsch sentenced to 30 months for diverting $11 million in TV production funds to stock options, crypto and luxury purchases
Director Carl Rinsch was sentenced to 30 months in prison for misappropriating $11 million in production funds for personal investments and luxury spending.
Bitcoin nears 2024 lows as options traders pay up for downside protection
Bitcoin and Ether test multiyear support levels while traders prioritize downside protection through increased demand for put options.
Will UK traders lose crypto exchange access after MiCA’s July 1 deadline?
The MiCA deadline primarily affects EU/EEA accounts, but UK traders should verify their specific account entity and platform notices to confirm continued service.
Strategy heads for eleventh losing month in twelve as bitcoin weakness continues
Strategy (MSTR) stock is poised for its eleventh monthly decline in a year, heavily pressured by bitcoin's ongoing market weakness.
UK to lower stablecoin capital buffers, undercutting EU's MiCA requirements
The UK's Financial Conduct Authority is reducing capital requirements for stablecoin issuers to 1%, making them more competitive than EU MiCA standards.
SEC wins $5.5 million default judgment over alleged fake crypto platform NanoBit
A New York federal judge ordered NanoBit and five defendants to pay $5.5 million for operating a fraudulent crypto investment scam.
WhatsApp Lets 3 Billion Users Claim Handles — and Hide Their Numbers
WhatsApp is introducing usernames to allow users to connect without sharing their phone numbers, enhancing privacy and reducing potential fraud.
Trump’s Bitcoin made in America push runs into a power problem the tax bill cannot fix
Proposed US tax legislation aims to support crypto mining and staking, but infrastructure and power limitations remain the primary barriers to industry expansion.
Kalshi hit with 14-day restraining order in Michigan, blocking sports prediction markets in state
Michigan has issued a 14-day restraining order against Kalshi, halting its sports-related prediction market contracts within the state due to unlicensed gambling allegations.
Michigan Judge Blocks Kalshi from Allowing Residents to Place Sports Bets
A Michigan judge has issued a temporary restraining order preventing prediction market platform Kalshi from offering sports betting to state residents.
OUST Stock Explained: The Deals Behind Ouster’s Explosive 28% Rally
Ouster stock surged over 28% following new manufacturing and partnership deals for its Rev8 lidar platform across various sectors.
Benchmark sees over 500% upside in Strategy, reiterates $570 target on new capital framework
Benchmark maintains a $570 price target on Strategy, citing a new capital management framework that allows for share buybacks and strategic bitcoin monetization.
Japanese Yen Falls to Four-Decade Low as Tokyo Signals Decisive Action
The Japanese yen has hit its lowest level since 1986, prompting Tokyo to signal potential intervention to stabilize the currency.
Bitcoin Miner Ionic Digital Files for Nasdaq Direct Listing
Ionic Digital, a firm born from Celsius' restructuring, has filed for a Nasdaq direct listing as it shifts focus toward AI infrastructure.
Bitcoin’s $60,000 test is not over after Strategy’s $2.5B STRC backstop
Strategy implemented a $2.55 billion reserve framework to secure dividend obligations, while Bitcoin faces downward pressure and institutional outflows.
Tesla Stock Surges 8% After FSD v14 Lite Update Launches
Tesla shares jumped 8% following the release of the FSD v14 Lite software update for older vehicle models.
Bitcoin's 52-week correlation with USD/JPY hits -0.90, undercutting 'carry trade' theory
Bitcoin's 52-week correlation with USD/JPY reached -0.90, challenging traditional carry-trade theories regarding how the Japanese yen influences cryptocurrency prices.
Live updates: BlackRock's IBIT sheds $300 million as bitcoin demand dwindles
BlackRock's bitcoin ETF experienced $300 million in outflows as investors shifted capital toward surging AI and semiconductor stocks.
What’s Changing With Australia’s Crypto Travel Rule
Australia is implementing a crypto travel rule requiring users to provide identification details for all crypto transfers to combat financial crime.
Supreme Court Blocks Trump From Firing Governor Leaving Bitcoin with Hawkish Fed
The Supreme Court barred President Trump from firing Fed Governor Lisa Cook, maintaining a hawkish policy stance that creates headwinds for Bitcoin.
ARK Invests Buys $43.5 Million in Crypto-Related Stocks
Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest purchased $43.5 million in crypto-related stocks, including Coinbase and Circle, to capitalize on recent market declines.
Self-exiled Chinese billionaire sentenced to 30 years for fraud involving crypto
Self-exiled Chinese billionaire Guo Wengui was sentenced to 30 years in prison for orchestrating a massive fraud scheme involving cryptocurrency.
Dow Closes Above 52,000 for First Time as Alphabet Debuts
The Dow Jones Industrial Average reached a record high of 52,000, boosted by Alphabet's inclusion in the index and a surge in semiconductor stocks.
XRP holds $1 support as network activity rises and leverage clears out
XRP maintains its $1 support level amid increased network activity, consistent ETF inflows, and a significant reduction in leveraged positions.
Tether trades at 7% to 10% premium in India. Exchanges say its just supply and demand
Executives at Indian crypto exchanges attribute the 7% to 10% premium on Tether (USDT) to localized supply-and-demand imbalances and thin market liquidity.
Tom Lee Ties Ethereum Selloff to Quarter-End Window Dressing
Bitmine Chairman Tom Lee attributes Ethereum's recent 8% weekly decline to institutional investors engaging in quarter-end "window dressing" to improve their portfolio aesthetics.
Bitcoin under pressure below $60,000 as Japanese yen hits 40-year-low against the U.S. dollar
Bitcoin fell below $60,000 as the Japanese yen reached a 40-year low, causing market volatility and concerns over carry trade unwinding.
Bitmine ETH Holdings Reach 5.7M After Joining Russell 1000
Bitmine Immersion Technologies increased its Ether holdings to 5.7 million tokens while officially joining the Russell 1000 index.
Sovereign Funds Buying Bitcoin Dip, MidChains CEO Says
MidChains CEO Basil Al Askari reports that sovereign wealth funds are accumulating Bitcoin, viewing current price levels as an attractive entry point.
SEC Wins $5.4 Million Crypto Fraud Case
The SEC secured a $5.4 million judgment against NanoBit for orchestrating a fraudulent crypto scheme targeting investors via impersonation and fake dashboards.
Securitize to debut on NYSE this Thursday after gaining final nod for merger
Tokenization leader Securitize will begin trading on the NYSE on July 2 following the successful merger with Cantor Equity Partners II.
Ark Invest loads up on Coinbase, Circle, Bullish, Robinhood shares as stocks rally higher
Cathie Wood's Ark Invest purchased additional shares of Coinbase, Circle, Bullish, and Robinhood across its ETFs during a market-wide stock rally.