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Circle Pushes a MiCA Fix That Could Bring Tether Back to Europe
A top Circle executive proposes an "equivalence" framework for Europe's MiCA regulation, which could potentially allow foreign stablecoins like Tether to return.
Saylor and team overhaul Strategy's bitcoin metrics as bear market persists
Strategy has introduced a new metric framework to provide common shareholders with a clearer view of net bitcoin exposure amidst a prolonged bear market.
Brazilian farmers tokenized dairy cows to get loans, bypassing bank lending limits
Brazilian farmers successfully tokenized 10 dairy cows on the B3 stock exchange to secure nearly $20,000 in credit.
Thailand SEC Files Complaint Against Bitkub Over 2021 Hack Reporting
Thailand's SEC has filed a criminal complaint against Bitkub and two former directors for allegedly making false reports regarding a 2021 cyberattack.
Wall Street Still Loves These 3 Quantum Stocks, But The Data Says Otherwise
Despite Wall Street's persistent buy ratings on IonQ, Rigetti, and D-Wave, institutional money and insiders are quietly selling.
Arthur Hayes, BitMEX co-founders face fraud claims over alleged ‘Insider Trading Desk’ as exchange winds down
BitMEX and its co-founders face a class-action fraud lawsuit alleging an undisclosed insider trading desk and deliberate server freezes.
Bitcoin mining giant Poolin files for bankruptcy owing 11,700 users $164 million
Former mining giant Poolin has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in New Jersey, listing $163.7 million in IOUs owed to thousands of wallet users.
Russian Experts Split on EU’s New Crypto Sanctions: Adapt or Isolate?
Russian experts are divided on whether the EU's latest crypto sanctions will force the market to adapt or lead to complete isolation.
Amid Gaza Ruins, One Trader Keeps His Crypto Screens Running
A viral video from Gaza shows a trader operating crypto screens amidst war ruins, highlighting the digital asset's role as a financial lifeline.
DEX Aggregator Odos Protocol to Wind Down by July 30
Odos Protocol has announced its shutdown, instructing users to withdraw their assets by July 30.
EU hits Russia with massive 21st sanctions package targeting $120B crypto network
The European Union has introduced a 21st sanctions package against Russia targeting a $120 billion crypto network and 14 digital asset platforms.
Crypto market maker B2C2 held sale talks with multiple potential buyers
Cryptocurrency market maker B2C2 has held takeover discussions with several potential buyers over the past 18 months, though valuation remains a hurdle.
Hyperliquid RWA Trading Surpasses All Other Asset Categories
Hyperliquid's weekly RWA trading volume exceeded all other asset categories combined, driven by growing demand for tokenized assets.
World’s Former Top Bitcoin Mining Pool Poolin Files Chapter 11
Former leading Bitcoin mining pool Poolin has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in New Jersey, listing massive liabilities.
Crypto's institutional influx has killed the memecoin craze
The rising institutional participation in cryptocurrency and products like spot ETFs have severely diminished the market share and value of memecoins.
A $5 billion cluster has formed in bitcoin options. It tells a bullish story
Bitcoin options on Deribit show a massive $5 billion concentration at $70,000 and $72,000 strikes, reflecting strong bullish sentiment driven by optimism around the CLARITY Act.
DeFi’s next institutional hurdle is deciding who can be trusted to price real-world assets
Integrating real-world assets into DeFi faces a major institutional hurdle: establishing reliable pricing oracles and clear accountability when pricing fails.
Bitcoin settles near $65,000 as oil's march toward $100 fails to spook the market
Bitcoin held near $65,000 and broader crypto markets rose despite Brent crude surging toward $100 amid the ongoing Iran conflict.
Poolin was bitcoin's biggest mining pool and now it's filing for bankruptcy
Former top bitcoin mining pool Poolin has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy with debts of around $173 million.
Bitcoin treasury companies sell up, repay debt, pivot to AI as share prices collapse
Falling share prices and a collapsing bitcoin market are forcing digital asset treasury firms to sell holdings, repay debt, and pivot to AI.
The debt clock ticking inside corporate Bitcoin treasuries could force billions back onto the market
Corporate Bitcoin treasuries funded by debt and preferred shares face upcoming maturities that could force significant digital asset sales back onto the market.
Brazil Puts Tokenized Cows to Work as Loan Collateral: Report
Ten tokenized dairy cows backed a $19,600 loan on Brazil's B3 stock exchange, showcasing a novel use of blockchain in agriculture.
MiCA is Turning Europe Into a Licensing Test for Every Type of Crypto Company
The expiration of MiCA's transitional period in Europe is reshaping the crypto market by enforcing strict licensing and reshaping platform compliance.
India orders takedown of Jack Dorsey’s bitcoin-linked messaging app Bitchat
India's cybercrime agency ordered GitHub to take down Jack Dorsey's offline, bitcoin-linked messaging app Bitchat amid protests.
Samsung Wallet to Add Stablecoin Support
Samsung Electronics plans to integrate stablecoin support into Samsung Wallet, expanding its mobile payments platform to include digital assets.
BPI Plans Stablecoin Payments Pilot for Filipino Freelancers
The Bank of the Philippine Islands is launching a stablecoin payments pilot to speed up and cheapen cross-border transactions for Filipino freelancers.
BitMEX faces proposed class-action suit for theft, insider trading as crypto exchange shuts down
Crypto derivatives exchange BitMEX faces a proposed class-action lawsuit for alleged theft and insider trading as it announces its upcoming closure.
Former bitcoin miner Poolin files Chapter 11, sets $52 million floor bid for Texas operations
Former bitcoin mining giant Poolin has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in New Jersey, setting a $52 million stalking horse bid for its Texas assets.
Should Powerful AI Have a Kill Switch? A New Bill Says Yes
Two US lawmakers introduced the “AI Kill Switch Act,” requiring major AI developers to maintain technical capabilities to throttle or shut down powerful systems.
Bitcoin Profitability Boost In Doubt As Metric Stays Below Key Breakeven Line
Bitcoin's supply in profit is approaching 60%, but onchain data suggests a sustained market recovery is not yet guaranteed.
BitMEX shuts down without an FTX style crisis, revealing where crypto’s real danger has moved
BitMEX is shutting down smoothly due to declining market share, highlighting a shift in crypto risks from CeFi insolvencies to code and infrastructure exploits.
Korbit Reportedly to Rebrand as Digital X Under Mirae Asset
South Korean crypto exchange Korbit is reportedly rebranding as Digital X following its acquisition by Mirae Asset Group.
Ripple Launches Mint for Institutional RLUSD Access
Ripple has introduced Ripple Mint, a unified platform allowing institutions to access, mint, redeem, and manage its RLUSD stablecoin.
Bitcoin Miner Poolin Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Singapore-based Bitcoin mining pool Poolin has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in New Jersey, citing liabilities between $100 million and $500 million.
Solana Tokenized-Equity Volume Is Up Roughly 2,400x Year-Over-Year
Solana's tokenized equity volume has surged approximately 2,400 times year-over-year, reaching $3.32 billion and highlighting growing institutional adoption.
BloFin Wallet Unifies Visa Payments and Perpetual Trading for the Next Era of Finance
BloFin Wallet has integrated perpetual contract trading and a Visa card, combining digital asset management with real-world spending.
EU Widens Belarus Crypto Ownership Ban Under MiCA
The EU is expanding its sanctions by prohibiting Belarusian nationals and residents from owning or managing any MiCA-regulated crypto service providers starting August 25.
Ethereum’s Falling Fees Do Not Mean Falling Use, Bitwise Finds
A Bitwise report reveals that Ethereum's falling fee revenue reflects cheaper blockspace rather than declining network usage.
Gate IPO Access Phase 2 Opens Jersey Mike’s (JMKE) Indication Subscription with Dual-Currency Support in USDT and GUSD
Gate has launched Phase 2 of its IPO Access platform, offering Jersey Mike's (JMKE) indication subscriptions in USDT and GUSD.
Hackers’ Day | July 23: $35.5M Lost. A Reminder That Security Is a Shared Responsibility
Three DeFi protocols lost a combined $35.5 million in six hours on July 23, highlighting that security is a shared industry responsibility.
Live updates: Dogecoin and ether lead pullback as investors digest tech earnings
Dogecoin and ether led a mild market pullback on Friday as major cryptocurrencies consolidated following a strong weekly performance.
SpaceX Delays Starship Flight 13 Again — This Time on Weather
SpaceX postponed Starship's 13th flight test to Friday due to unfavorable weather conditions in South Texas preventing heat shield tracking.
US Bitcoin ETFs Reverse After $1B Inflow Run
US spot Bitcoin ETFs snapped a seven-day inflow streak with $225.2 million in net outflows amid market downturns.
Ripple’s RLUSD gets two boosts as transfer volume drops 25%
Ripple launched Ripple Mint and integrated RLUSD into Notabene to boost institutional adoption as the stablecoin's transfer volume fell.
The Largest Stablecoins Ranked
The global stablecoin market has surged to $300 billion, heavily dominated by centralized dollar-pegged assets like USDT and USDC.
Ripple Just Made 2 Moves to Push RLUSD Into Institutions
Ripple launched Ripple Mint and invested in Notabene to enhance institutional access and compliance for its RLUSD stablecoin.
CrypFine Joins Coinone’s Travel Rule Network, Further Expanding Its Compliant Digital Asset Infrastructure in South Korea
CrypFine has integrated with Coinone's CODE Travel Rule network, enhancing compliant asset transfers and regulatory infrastructure in South Korea.
Mirae plans to turn crypto exchange Korbit into something Korea hasn't seen before
Mirae Asset has acquired a 97.15% stake in South Korea's Korbit, planning to rebrand it as Digital X and build an intelligent investment platform.
How Do Stablecoins Maintain Their Peg?
Stablecoins maintain their target price, or peg, primarily through underlying reserves or collateral paired with arbitrage mechanisms that correct market price deviations.
US Weekly Jobless Claims Hit 1969 Low: What Does It Mean For Crypto?
US weekly jobless claims dropped to their lowest level since 1969, increasing the probability of a Federal Reserve interest rate hike and impacting crypto market sentiment.
BitMEX Users Seek 623 BTC in Liquidation Fraud Suit
BitMEX is facing a class-action lawsuit accusing the exchange of fraudulently engineering customer liquidations to seize 623 BTC.
Bitcoin holds near $65,000 as $800 billion AI selloff leaves crypto largely untouched
Bitcoin remained stable near $65,000 despite a massive $800 billion selloff in U.S. technology stocks triggered by AI spending concerns.
3 Altcoins Decline as Binance Flags Delisting Risk
Binance added ACX, LSK, and STX to its Monitoring Tag, causing their token prices to drop significantly amid potential delisting risks.
Dem Senator Slams CLARITY Ethics Proposal
Democratic Senator Ruben Gallego sharply criticized the GOP's CLARITY Act ethics proposal, calling it an unserious effort.
Wall Street Analyst Says AI Spending Arms Race Is at 15% After Tesla and Google Selloff
Dan Ives of Wedbush Securities argues that the AI infrastructure buildout is only 15% complete despite recent tech selloffs.
BitMEX Delists 65 Trading Instruments in July Amid Exchange Shutdown
BitMEX has removed 65 trading pairs and derivative contracts in July as part of its planned platform shutdown by September 2026.
Why Bitcoin’s Latest Bounce Back to $65,000 Might Not Last
Bitcoin's recent recovery to $65,000 appears to be a relief rally driven by futures rather than sustainable spot demand.
SEC Sets September Roundtable 24-Hour Trading
The SEC is hosting a public roundtable in September to discuss transitioning US equity markets toward 24-hour trading.
Elon Musk Blames OpenAI for Becoming an $800 Billion Closed-Source Company
Elon Musk criticized OpenAI in an interview, arguing that its shift from a nonprofit to a closed-source for-profit violates its founding mission.
Adam Back Calls Bitcoin BIP-110 Idiocracy
Blockstream CEO Adam Back dismissed BIP-110 supporters as "idiocracy" over their push to restrict non-financial data on Bitcoin.
Stablecoin Supply Nears $310 Billion as XDC Integrates Stripe-Owned Bridge
Global stablecoin supply approaches $310 billion as XDC Network integrates the Stripe-owned platform Bridge to enhance payments and prepare for AI-driven transactions.
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce Warns Against Crypto Vaults and Lending
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce warned that onchain crypto vaults and lending strategies with active management can trigger securities registration and investment adviser requirements.
Bitcoin Faces $69,000 Test as ETF Inflows Meet Professional Caution
Bitcoin recently rebounded past $66,800 driven by ETF inflows, but faces a crucial test at the $69,000 short-term holder cost basis amid professional caution.
MicroStrategy Changes the MSTR-Bitcoin Link: What Do Shareholders Own?
MicroStrategy has overhauled its reporting metrics to show that much of its Bitcoin stash is promised to lenders and preferred investors before common shareholders.
Gemini Sent $10M in Bitcoin to Trump PAC after Joint Motion with CFTC
Gemini donated $10 million in Bitcoin to a pro-Trump super PAC shortly after filing a joint motion with the CFTC.
Bitcoinist.App Brings Private Mining Pools to iOS
BFM Company Limited has launched Bitcoinist.App on iOS, offering non-custodial Bitcoin mining control, education, and private mining pools.
Elon Musk Gives an AI Warning You’re Not Ready to Hear
Elon Musk stated in an interview that stopping artificial intelligence is now impossible, predicting superintelligence will emerge within five years.
US Cyber Assessment Finds Kimi K3 Trails Top American AI Models: Facts or Politics?
A recent US cyber assessment claims Moonshot AI's Kimi K3 falls behind top American AI models, sparking debate over test conditions and politics.
Q-Day: When Will Quantum Computers Actually Break Bitcoin?
Experts warn that the crypto industry is underestimating the trillion-dollar risk of quantum computing, urging proactive migration before Q-Day arrives.
Elizabeth Warren Claims Clarity Act Would Help Trump — And ‘Criminals and Cartels’
Senator Elizabeth Warren criticized the Clarity Act draft, claiming it benefits criminals, cartels, and President Trump while failing to protect investors.