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Is the Web3 startup extinction event here, as Wall Street silently inherits crypto architecture?
The Web3 sector is experiencing widespread shutdowns and restructuring as Wall Street increasingly adopts blockchain technology.
Ethereum Withdrawals From BitMart Surge After Wind-Down Notice
Ethereum withdrawals from BitMart have reached a one-year high as users rush to pull funds following the exchange's wind-down notice.
IMF Warns Brazil’s Stablecoin Market Needs Oversight
The IMF reported that Brazil's rapidly growing stablecoin market is outpacing traditional capital flows, highlighting the need for increased regulatory oversight.
Perpetuals tied to SK Hynix hit by flash crash to $900 on Hyperliquid
Perpetual futures tracking SK Hynix on Hyperliquid experienced a brief flash crash to $900 before quickly recovering above $1,000.
Robinhood Leads Tokenized Stocks by Holders but Not by Money
Robinhood leads tokenized stock platforms in holder count following its blockchain launch, though meme coins dominate network value.
BitMEX and BitMart may be first casualties of crypto trading slump
BitMEX and BitMart face closures as collapsing retail trading volumes and strict new regulations squeeze smaller crypto platforms.
Circle is arming USDC with 1,000 IBM patents to secure its grip on global banking rails
Circle has acquired nearly 1,000 IBM blockchain patents to strengthen USDC, expand its financial infrastructure, and enhance its competitive positioning.
Lido upgrade aims to slash Ethereum’s validator count by one-third
Lido launched Curated Module v2 to consolidate validators and reduce Ethereum's total validator count by one-third using new withdrawal credentials.
Court Sides With Kalshi and Polymarket Over Minnesota’s August 1 Ban
A federal judge blocked Minnesota's prediction market ban, granting a preliminary injunction to Kalshi, Polymarket US, and the CFTC.
WEEX TradFi Trading Fest is Live: Trade Gold, Oil & Stocks with 0 Slippage and Win Free USDT
WEEX launched its TradFi Trading Fest, offering rewards, zero-slippage trading, and a 50,000 USDT prize pool for traditional finance futures traders.
Strategy hits a 5 week pause on Bitcoin, using $25M to quietly buy back its own discounted stock
Strategy has paused its Bitcoin purchases for five weeks, deploying $25 million to buy back its discounted STRC preferred stock.
Inside the CME and CFTC’s battle over onchain perpetual futures
The CME is suing the CFTC over its approval of crypto-style perpetual futures, sparking a major regulatory and legal battle.
Hong Kong’s central bank puts a number on lenders' quantum preparedness. It's very low.
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority rated the local banking sector's quantum preparedness at a low 2.3 out of 10.
Bitcoin recovers from Asian session lows; Nasdaq futures remain under pressure
Bitcoin bounced back from earlier Asian session lows even as Nasdaq futures and broader equities faced ongoing downward pressure.
Judge blocks Minnesota from enforcing prediction market ban in win for Kalshi, Polymarket
A federal judge blocked Minnesota from enforcing its prediction market ban, allowing Kalshi and Polymarket to continue operations.
Citadel Sees Surprise Fed Rate Hike as Odds Hit 37.9%
Citadel Securities expects the Federal Reserve to implement a surprise quarter-point rate hike, opposing market consensus.
Elon Musk Accepts Nobel Economist’s Trillion-Dollar Charity Bet: Will He Deliver?
Elon Musk has accepted a public challenge from Nobel laureate Daron Acemoglu to give away his massive fortune.
CZ Backs Crypto License Passporting Across ASEAN
Binance co-founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao advocated for crypto license passporting across ASEAN to streamline regulatory approvals and reduce compliance costs.
Hong Kong Gave Banks a 2030 Quantum Deadline: Who Gives Bitcoin One?
While the HKMA has set a 2030 quantum preparedness deadline for banks, Bitcoin faces the same threat without a centralized authority to mandate a timeline.
What Is KuCoin?
KuCoin is a leading global cryptocurrency exchange offering diverse digital asset trading, earning, and Web3 services.
AI Memory Stocks on Rocky Ground: 3 Reasons SK Hynix Fell 13%
SK Hynix shares dropped nearly 13% amid a broader Asian market sell-off driven by Wall Street contagion, Chinese competition, and AI spending uncertainties.
Bitcoin slides 2% after U.S. close while Korea’s Kospi plunges 10%
Bitcoin dropped about 2.7% to around $63,200 as South Korea's Kospi index plunged 10% and Asian equities sold off sharply.
Judge Halts Minnesota Ban on Prediction Markets
A US federal judge temporarily blocked Minnesota from enforcing its prediction market ban against Kalshi and Polymarket US.
Zimbabwe Adds Seven Fintech Projects to Regulatory Sandbox
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Zimbabwe has admitted seven fintech projects, mostly focused on tokenization, into its regulatory sandbox.
Bitmine Stock Pops 13% as ETH Treasury Bet Pays Off on Wall Street
Bitmine shares surged 13% after reporting massive crypto holdings and strong progress toward its Ethereum accumulation target.
Cardano’s Hoskinson Says ‘Best Days Are Ahead’: ADA Price Down 95% From Top
Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson remains optimistic that the network's best days are ahead, despite ADA trading 95% below its peak.
Hong Kong Prepares Banks for Quantum Threats
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority launched a quantum preparedness framework and index to protect the banking sector as tokenization grows.
KOSPI Crashes 8% as AI Chip Selloff Slams Asian Markets
The KOSPI index plummeted 8.10% amid a major Asian semiconductor selloff driven by investor skepticism over heavy AI spending.
Arthur Hayes Buys $6.39M More Ethereum, Then the ETH Market Starts to Tumble
Arthur Hayes purchased $6.39 million more Ethereum, shortly before the ETH market experienced a sharp decline.
What Is a Digital Commodity?
A digital commodity is a decentralized on-chain asset whose value relies on open-market supply and demand rather than a central issuer.
Tom Lee Says the AI Capex Fear Is Actually the Bullish Tell
Fundstrat's Tom Lee argues that widespread market skepticism surrounding AI capital expenditures is a bullish indicator rather than a sign of a market peak.
Binance Phishs Own Staff Monthly, India Censors BitChat: Asia Express
Binance conducts monthly internal phishing tests, India censors BitChat, and Balaji’s Network School relocates to Kazakhstan.
U.S. Senate puts off crypto Clarity Act for now as it focuses limited bandwidth elsewhere
The U.S. Senate has delayed the crypto Clarity Act to prioritize federal nominations and a Russia sanctions bill before its summer recess.
Kalshi, Polymarket win pause against Minnesota's prediction market ban
A federal judge granted a preliminary injunction against Minnesota's prediction market ban, siding with Kalshi, Polymarket, and the CFTC.
New York AG Warns CLARITY Act Could Weaken Crypto Enforcement
New York Attorney General Letitia James warned that the proposed CLARITY Act could undermine state-level crypto enforcement and consumer protections.
Finding Crypto Millionaires in New York Just Got Easier
New York City's newly published database of 31,000 properties subject to a pied-à-terre tax has raised severe privacy and security concerns among crypto figures.
Tom Lee Says This Ethereum Project Could Be a Game-Changer
BitMine chairman Tom Lee has praised the Ethereum layer-2 perpetual DEX Lighter as a critical infrastructure layer and breakout success.
NFL urges CFTC to strengthen rules on sports prediction markets: report
The National Football League is urging the CFTC to tighten regulations on sports prediction markets to protect game integrity and consumers.
VC Reportedly Rejected Trump Crypto Venture After Steve Witkoff’s Memecoin Blunder
Venture capitalist Nic Carter reportedly turned down a role in World Liberty Financial after Steve Witkoff struggled to explain crypto basics.
Cross River to Provide Banking Infrastructure for X Money
Cross River is partnering with X Money to provide the banking infrastructure for peer-to-peer payments, FDIC-insured accounts, and Visa debit cards.
Coinbase Chief Policy Officer Praises Crypto Clarity Act as “Extraordinarily Bipartisan”
Coinbase Chief Policy Officer Faryar Shirzad praised the Clarity Act as bipartisan and predicted a congressional vote soon.
NY Attorney General Letitia James warns Clarity Act would ‘dilute’ states’ ability to go after fraud as pressure mounts
New York Attorney General Letitia James warned that the proposed Clarity Act would weaken states' ability to prosecute crypto fraud.
New York AG Letitia James Opposes the Crypto Bill Coinbase Wants Passed August 3
New York Attorney General Letitia James is urging Congress to reject the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, arguing it would undermine local fraud investigations.
China Is Outspending the US on Crypto Rails, Coinbase Tells Senate
Coinbase warned the US Senate that China is investing heavily and leading in state-run digital currency and blockchain infrastructure.
Bitcoin shrugs off AI selloff but high-stakes Fed meeting could determine what's next
Bitcoin held near $65,000 despite tech stock drops, but upcoming Federal Reserve decisions and economic data could dictate its next market direction.
Bitmine Buys More Ether, Bringing Holdings to 5.79M ETH
Bitmine Immersion Technologies purchased nearly 10,000 ETH, increasing its total holdings to 5.79 million Ether as ETH outperforms Bitcoin.
Republicans Hope For Democratic Support on Crypto Clarity Act
Republicans are urging Democrats to support the Crypto Clarity Act to establish clear digital asset regulations and protect innovation.
Ethereum, Solana and Avalanche get busier and cheaper even as token prices fall: Bitwise
According to Bitwise, Ethereum, Solana, and Avalanche experienced increased network activity and lower transaction costs despite falling token prices and declining protocol revenues.
Big Short Investor Steve Eisman Sold Google Because the Entire Market Is Now ‘One Trade’
Famous 'Big Short' investor Steve Eisman sold his Google shares, warning that the broader market has dangerously concentrated into a single artificial intelligence trade.
Why Two BlackRock Competitors Told Clients to Buy It
Despite sliding share prices and rival firms issuing bullish recommendations, traders and analysts are betting on BlackRock's eventual market rebound.
Securitize Registers as SEC Investment Adviser Through Capital Unit
Securitize Capital has registered with the SEC as an investment adviser to expand its regulated tokenized asset platform.
Securitize expands regulated platform with SEC adviser license
Tokenization firm Securitize has secured a registered investment advisor license from the SEC through its subsidiary, Securitize Capital.
Compromised owner contract just let hackers print 5.2 million WEMIX stablecoins out of thin air, forcing a complete network freeze
A compromised WEMIX contract allowed hackers to mint 5.23 million unauthorized tokens, forcing a complete network freeze.
Crypto’s favorite $90 trillion trading product is coming to Wall Street, but big banks are taking it slow
Perpetual futures are entering regulated U.S. markets with massive trading volumes, but major Wall Street banks are adopting a cautious approach.
Ethereum Whales Buy the Bottom as ETF Inflows Return: Is $2,438 Next?
Ethereum whales and institutional ETFs are accumulating ETH near yearly lows, sparking breakout hopes toward $2,438.
Peter Schiff Says Saylor Just Wiped 66% Off MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin Yield
Peter Schiff claims Michael Saylor's recent share sales without buying Bitcoin have reduced MicroStrategy's Bitcoin Yield by 66%.
TD Cowen cuts David Bailey’s Nakamoto target 58% after bitcoin outlook reset
TD Cowen lowered its price target for Nakamoto by 58% to $17 due to bitcoin's market pressures, while maintaining a Buy rating.
TOP 3 Altcoins to Watch in Last Week of July 2026
Audiera (BEAT), Ondo (ONDO), and Ethena (ENA) are the top three altcoins to watch in the final week of July 2026 after notable weekly gains.
Digital asset trading platform Uphold cuts 17% of global headcount as crypto winter bites
Digital asset trading platform Uphold has laid off 17% of its global workforce to shift resources toward its enterprise business amid a crypto market downturn.
Tether’s XAUT Gains Shariah Certification for Islamic Finance
Tether's gold-backed token XAUt has received Shariah certification, opening up new opportunities in the Islamic finance market.
Lawsuit claims BitMEX used server freezes and internal trading to seize 622 Bitcoin ahead of its September closure
A new class-action lawsuit accuses BitMEX of orchestrating liquidations and using internal trading desks to seize 622 Bitcoin.
Bitcoin ETFs Bled Nearly Half a Billion Dollars End of Last Week, Reversing Sentiment
U.S. Bitcoin exchange-traded funds experienced massive outflows totaling nearly $500 million at the end of last week, reversing a recent positive streak.
Tesla Stock Breaks Down After Worst Week Since 2022, Charts Point to $296
Tesla stock experienced its worst week since 2022 following a profit miss, with technical charts pointing to a downside target of $296.
Ondo launches new execution network, calling it ‘evolution’ of Ondo Chain
Ondo Finance has launched the Ondo Network, a new execution layer aimed at combining centralized exchange-like speed with non-custodial trading and onchain settlement.
Zcash Ironwood Upgrade Goes Live Tomorrow: What Changes for ZEC Holders
The Zcash Ironwood upgrade launches at block 3,428,143 to lock its largest private pool, addressing a previous counterfeiting vulnerability.
Russia’s Sberbank Sets December Deadline for Crypto Buildout: Report
Russia's Sberbank plans to establish comprehensive cryptocurrency infrastructure, including a digital depository and wallet, by December.
Metaplanet’s brokerage deal ‘badly undersells’ plans for bitcoin-backed ‘Bitbonds,’ Benchmark says
Benchmark stated that the market is severely underestimating Metaplanet's acquisition of Siiibo Securities and its plans to launch bitcoin-backed Bitbonds.
On-chain data shows 5,280 ETH draining into single address following quiet Triple-A wallet breach
On-chain data reveals over 5,200 ETH draining into a single address following an unauthorized wallet breach at Triple-A.
Lido begins consolidating $16 billion worth of staked ETH as Curated Module v2 rolls out
Lido is consolidating over $16 billion of staked ETH into larger validators through its Curated Module v2 upgrade.
What are perps, anyway? Everything you need to know about crypto’s hottest trading instrument
Perpetual swaps are crypto's dominant trading instrument, processing trillions annually by allowing leveraged exposure without an expiration date.