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Senate Unanimously Votes That Sam Bankman-Fried Should Never Get a Pardon
The U.S. Senate unanimously passed a nonbinding resolution opposing any presidential pardon or commutation for convicted FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried.
Polygon Labs announces second round of layoffs in 2026 as firm looks to finalize Coinme acquisition
Polygon Labs is laying off staff as it completes its acquisition of Coinme to transition into a blockchain-enabled payments company.
Belgrade to Host Solana Summit Serbia, a Major European Solana Event
Belgrade will host the Solana Summit Serbia on August 26-27, gathering regulators, financial experts, and tech leaders to discuss blockchain and fintech innovation.
Using an iPhone as Crypto Wallet? ZachXBT and Roman Storm Weigh In
ZachXBT suggests using iPhones as crypto wallets, but Roman Storm and industry experts note a critical lack of essential security features.
Alpaca Raises $135M To Fuel Tokenization Infrastructure Expansion
Brokerage infrastructure firm Alpaca secured $135 million in funding to advance its agent-first and tokenized financial market infrastructure.
Gambling On Random Pokémon Cards: Onchain Gagcha Hits Record Highs
Despite a crypto market downturn in June 2026, onchain gacha spending reached a record $324 million driven by tokenized Pokémon card collecting.
Crypto Slumps as Prediction Markets Reach Record Q2 Volume
While broad cryptocurrency markets faced declines in Q2 2026, prediction markets achieved record-breaking notional volume driven by sports and political events.
Ledger unveils hardware-backed Agent Stack to prevent rogue AI transactions
Ledger has introduced an open-source toolkit that requires physical hardware confirmation for AI agents to execute cryptocurrency transactions.
MoonPay acquires Y Combinator-backed crypto deposits startup Glide in all-equity deal
MoonPay has acquired crypto infrastructure startup Glide in an all-equity deal to integrate its seamless cross-chain deposit technology into MoonPay's existing product suite.
MoonPay Acquires Glide to Expand Crypto Deposit Tools
MoonPay has acquired crypto infrastructure startup Glide to integrate its deposit and routing technology, enhancing the user experience for funding digital wallets.
Ledger wants AI agents to manage crypto without holding your keys
Ledger has released an open-source toolkit allowing AI agents to manage crypto wallets while keeping transaction approval secured on physical Ledger devices.
Bitcoin’s Bounce Is Full of Sellers, But For How Long?
Bitcoin is facing selling pressure from two investor groups, yet long-term supply exhaustion suggests a potential for a more durable recovery ahead.
This Bitcoin-backed company is betting retiring founders will swap private stock for their life’s work
Orange Juice Holdings is a new company acquiring private businesses using a mix of cash and Bitcoin-linked stock to create a permanent-capital holding firm.
Dune research finds 85% of concentrated DeFi liquidity is underutilized, with $150M in annual fees foregone
Dune Analytics research reveals 85% of concentrated DeFi liquidity remains idle, resulting in approximately $150 million of lost annual fee revenue.
Tether invests $20 million in Ualá as the fintech firm reaches $3.2 billion valuation
Tether has invested $20 million into Latin American neobank Ualá as part of a $197 million funding round valuing the firm at $3.2 billion.
Tokenized Stocks Rise to $2.3B All-Time High
The global market capitalization for tokenized stocks reached a record $2.3 billion, driven by increased institutional and retail interest in blockchain-based equity products.
Is the RWA Boom an Illusion? BeInCrypto Expert Council Reacts to Stagnant Tokenization
A new report reveals that while the real-world asset tokenization market exceeds $60 billion, most assets remain inactive and illiquid on-chain.
Ripple’s Agentic Push May Not Save XRP Price From a 13% Drop
Despite Ripple's AI-focused advancements, technical analysis and market data suggest XRP faces a potential 13% price decline.
Bitcoin’s old coins have gone quiet and $69,000 could reveal whether the new holders crack
Data shows long-term Bitcoin supply movement has slowed, making the $69,000 price level a critical test for recent buyers.
FATF Flags Rising Stablecoin Crime, Gaps in Global Crypto Oversight
The FATF warns that criminals are increasingly using stablecoins for illicit activities while urging nations to improve crypto anti-money laundering enforcement.
Galaxy targets institutional stablecoin yield with new DeFi vaults
Galaxy Digital has launched institutional-grade DeFi vaults on Morpho, integrated with Fireblocks to help clients generate yield on stablecoin holdings.
One Constitutional Clause Lets Trump Ignore the US Senate on Sam Bankman-Fried
The US Senate passed a resolution opposing a pardon for Sam Bankman-Fried, but constitutional law grants the president exclusive clemency authority.
ARK, Sentora Push Back on a16z’s Blockchain-Over-DeFi Thesis
ARK Invest and industry experts challenge a16z's claim that traditional finance prefers permissioned blockchains over decentralized finance infrastructure.
Intel Sinks Hours After Cramer Names It His Favorite Stock
Intel shares dropped significantly shortly after Jim Cramer praised the company, fueling the "Inverse Cramer Effect" meme despite positive company developments.
The most popular bitcoin call option has slipped by $10,000
Bitcoin's most popular call option strike price has shifted from $80,000 to $70,000, signaling a lowered market ceiling for the asset.
Jeff Booth, Lyn Alden-backed ORANGE JUICE raises $40 million to launch permanent capital firm with bitcoin treasury strategy
ORANGE JUICE raised $40 million to acquire cash-flow-positive businesses and implement a bitcoin-focused treasury strategy.
Rebooting the internet: inside the open-source project to let AI programs pay each other
The x402 Foundation, backed by major financial and tech firms, is developing a protocol to enable seamless machine-to-machine payments across the internet.
Is using an old iPhone safer than a crypto hardware wallet? ZachXBT thinks so
ZachXBT suggests that dedicated iPhones may offer superior transaction security compared to hardware wallets by providing better interface clarity and OS sandboxing.
Bitcoin pulls back to $64,000 after hitting monthly high as bears take control
Bitcoin retreated to $64,000 from a $65,500 monthly high amid profit-taking and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
Autonomous AI Economy Faces Infrastructure Gaps: Visa, Artemis
A joint report by Visa and Artemis highlights how infrastructure gaps hinder autonomous AI agent payments, suggesting stablecoins as a key solution.
Tether invests $20 million in Argentine neobank Ualá as it expands Latin America push
Tether has invested $20 million into the Argentine neobank Ualá as part of a broader strategy to expand its presence in Latin America.
U.S. adds four Iran central bank crypto wallets to sanctions, Tether freezes $131 million of contents
The U.S. sanctioned four Iran central bank crypto wallets, prompting Tether to freeze $131 million in USDT holdings.
BingX Accelerates Multi-Asset Expansion with Strong Q2 Growth
BingX reported strong Q2 2026 growth, driven by expanded multi-asset offerings, TradFi integration, and new features like EventX and the BingX Card.
Volvo Group tests proprietary cryptocurrency for supplier transactions in blockchain push
Volvo Group is exploring the use of a private blockchain and proprietary cryptocurrency to improve efficiency and traceability in its supply chain operations.
AI Bubble Burst or Profit-Taking? The China Fund Up 164% Just Started Selling
Top Chinese AI hedge funds are trimming positions in hardware stocks, signaling a potential market rotation rather than an immediate AI bubble burst.
BlackRock earned $82M while its crypto funds erased $30B – now it wants inside your wallet
BlackRock earned $82 million from crypto products despite a $30 billion market-driven decline in assets, prompting plans to expand into wallet-native investment services.
Senate Opposes Sam Bankman-Fried Clemency Bid
The US Senate unanimously passed a nonbinding resolution opposing any presidential clemency for convicted FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried.
Lummis, Gallego secure unanimous Senate approval opposing Sam Bankman-Fried clemency
The U.S. Senate unanimously passed a resolution opposing any executive clemency for convicted FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried.
Ondo Hits 1-Month High: Here Is What’s Driving The 17% Surge
Ondo (ONDO) rose 17% to a one-month high following the launch of the first tokenized stocks backed by DTC Tokenized Entitlements.
Ethereum is flashing a $478 million buy signal but top traders still expect it to fail
Despite $478 million in Ethereum exchange outflows suggesting accumulation, top traders remain skeptical and hold net short positions.
Visa says stablecoins will power micro-commerce in AI agentic economy
A new Visa report argues that stablecoins provide an efficient, low-cost solution for machine-to-machine micropayments in the emerging AI agent economy.
Tether Invests $20M into Argentine Neobank Ualá
Stablecoin issuer Tether has invested $20 million into the Argentine neobank Ualá as part of its ongoing strategic expansion throughout Latin America.
Robinhood Chain Memecoin Launchpad Vlad.fun Halts Over Integrity Issue
Vlad.fun, a memecoin launchpad on Robinhood Chain, has suspended operations following the discovery of a serious internal integrity issue involving team members.
Primit Season 1 Officially Launches: $100,000 Avalanche On-Chain Perp Trading Incentive Event Now Live
Primit has launched a $100,000 on-chain perpetual trading incentive campaign on the Avalanche network, running from July 15 to July 28.
Formula 1 & Crypto: How Motorsport Became Web3’s Favorite Playground
Formula 1 has become a major hub for crypto sponsorship, exemplified by the strategic, long-term partnership between exchange Zoomex and the TGR Haas F1 Team.
WEEX OpenAPI 101: 5 Powerful Modules, AI Trading Tools, and Grab Up to 70% Revenue Opportunities
The WEEX OpenAPI provides developers and traders with robust tools, Binance-compatible integration, and high revenue-sharing opportunities to build advanced automated trading solutions.
Prosecutors Tie 500+ Drug Parcels to a Crypto-Laundering Darknet Operation
A Southern District of Florida grand jury indicted two individuals for running a nationwide darknet drug and crypto-laundering scheme.
HTX H1 2026 Performance Report: Nearly $900 Billion in Trading Volume
In the first half of 2026, HTX recorded nearly $900 billion in trading volume while expanding its global compliance and product ecosystem.
US-Iran War Reignites — and Traders See 92% Odds of $4 Gas
Traders on the Kalshi prediction market estimate a 92% probability that US gas prices will exceed $4 per gallon by late July.
Bitcoin whale moves $383 million in BTC after 8 years of dormancy: onchain data
A Bitcoin wallet dormant for over eight years recently transferred 5,908 BTC worth approximately $383 million to a new address.
Hyperion DeFi to Deploy 500K HYPE for Hyperliquid HIP-3 Markets
Hyperion DeFi is deploying 500,000 HYPE tokens to support institutional perpetual futures markets on Hyperliquid's HIP-3 framework.
Live updates: ZachXBT calls hardware wallets complete garbage; BTC steady near $65,000
Crypto investigator ZachXBT criticized hardware wallets as unreliable, recommending dedicated iPhones for secure transaction signing instead.
U.S. Senate unanimously opposes clemency for FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried
The U.S. Senate unanimously passed a resolution opposing any presidential pardon or commutation for convicted FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried.
Jesse Pollak Admits His Onchain Social Bet Failed, Hands Base App to Coinbase
Base creator Jesse Pollak has pivoted away from social apps, handing control to Coinbase to focus on finance, stablecoins, and AI agents.
A bitcoin wallet dormant since the 2017 peak just moved $383 million
A long-dormant bitcoin wallet holding 5,908 BTC transferred its entire balance to a new address, suggesting internal custody moves rather than an immediate sale.
Ether outruns bitcoin as ETF money returns, almost all of from BlackRock's fund
Ether has outperformed the crypto market this week, driven by significant inflows into BlackRock's spot ether ETFs and new demand from Robinhood Chain.
Fresh Ethereum Wallets Buy 50,000 ETH as ETH/BTC Ratio Jumps 6%
Newly created crypto wallets accumulated 50,000 ETH while the ETH/BTC ratio surged, signaling potential capital rotation toward Ethereum.
Trump to Meet Senators on CLARITY Act push
President Trump will meet with senators to discuss advancing the crypto market structure bill, known as the CLARITY Act, before the August recess.
Two Groups of bitcoin Investors sell on the rise as U.S. inflation lifts prices to nearly $65,000
Bitcoin reached nearly $65,000 following positive inflation data, yet selling pressure persists from both long-term and short-term investor groups.
$6 Million Vault Exploit Forces DeFi Platform Summer.fi to Wind Down
DeFi platform Summer.fi is shutting down after a $6.04 million exploit in its Lazy Summer Protocol drained essential operational capital.
SPCX Stock Struggles Ahead of August Earnings and Share Unlocks
SpaceX shares are hovering near their IPO price as investors anticipate upcoming earnings and the release of restricted shares into the market.
White House Posts ‘TRUMP COIN,’ But Not the Crypto. $TRUMP Dips
A White House social media post about a new commemorative U.S. coin caused brief confusion, coinciding with a dip in the TRUMP memecoin.
California pair charged with laundering crypto proceeds from darknet fentanyl sales
Two California residents were indicted for trafficking narcotics on the darknet and laundering the resulting cryptocurrency proceeds.
Arthur Hayes Buys Back Into Ethereum Weeks After Selling 6,000 ETH at a Loss
Arthur Hayes has re-entered Ethereum with over 1,900 ETH in purchases, reversing his decision to sell 6,000 ETH at a loss in June.
Inflation at 3.2% Pushes Bank of Korea Into First Hike Since 2023
The Bank of Korea raised interest rates to 2.75% to combat 3.2% inflation, potentially impacting South Korea's active cryptocurrency and stock markets.
SK Hynix Drops Near 11% as KOSPI Hits 37th Sidecar of 2026
SK Hynix shares plunged nearly 11% as a broader regional tech selloff triggered the 37th market sidecar event on the KOSPI this year.
Base Creator Jesse Pollak Says Social Bet was Wrong
Base creator Jesse Pollak admits that focusing on social apps caused the network to fall behind in prediction markets and perpetual futures trading.
Peter Schiff Predicts a 70% Bitcoin Crash and Warns Holders Will Regret Not Selling
Economist Peter Schiff warns of a potential 70% Bitcoin price crash and criticizes MicroStrategy's corporate strategy regarding its massive BTC holdings.
From Perpetual Swaps to Perpetual CFDs: The Regulated Evolution
The financial industry is adopting crypto-style 24/7 perpetual trading structures for traditional equities and real-world assets through regulated perpetual CFDs.
Pepperstone and the 24/7 CFD Frontier
Pepperstone is bridging the gap between traditional finance and 24/7 crypto-style trading by introducing perpetual CFDs for equities and pre-IPO assets.