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SEC charges Florida man and company in alleged $22 million crypto mining fraud scheme
The SEC charged Zan Shaikh and Mining Automatic with defrauding over 380 investors in a $22 million crypto mining scheme.
Kioxia Crashed 45% in a Month: Why Are Analysts Still This Bullish?
Despite a 45% monthly stock price decline, Wall Street analysts maintain high price targets for Kioxia, citing strong long-term AI-driven fundamental demand.
Jamie Dimon Won’t Buy S&P 500 or Bonds. Here Are the Warnings Investors Are Missing
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon is avoiding the S&P 500 and long-dated bonds, citing significant economic risks and limited upside at current market valuations.
LSE Eyes Overnight Trading Launch in 2027: FT
The London Stock Exchange plans to introduce a nocturnal trading venue in 2027, catering to increased demand for extended market access.
Trump agrees to ethics provision as crypto bill inches closer to Senate vote
President Donald Trump has agreed to an ethics provision, potentially clearing a final hurdle for the bipartisan Clarity Act cryptocurrency legislation.
White House Crypto Adviser Stays on as CLARITY Nears Senate Vote
White House crypto adviser Patrick Witt has deferred military training to continue leading negotiations for the CLARITY Act before its Senate vote.
Bitcoin Miner Hut 8 Shares Jump on $9.8 Billion AI Data Center Deal
Hut 8 shares rose over 10% after securing a 15-year, $9.8 billion lease agreement for its AI data center facilities in Texas.
Democrats Added Certain Consumer Protection Rules to CLARITY: Coinbase Exec
Coinbase vice chair Ryan VanGrack stated that Democratic lawmakers strengthened the CLARITY Act by adding significant consumer protection provisions.
Grayscale could take Worldcoin to Wall Street after ETF filing with the SEC
Grayscale has filed with the SEC to launch an exchange-traded fund tracking the Worldcoin (WLD) token.
Tether Gold recognized as Accepted Spot Commodity in Abu Dhabi financial center
Tether Gold (XAUT) has been officially designated as an Accepted Spot Commodity within the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM).
Bitcoin Holds $65K Amid Tech Sell-Off. Cautious Bulls Eye $70K Rally.
Bitcoin shows resilience against tech stock declines, though derivative markets suggest traders remain cautious about an immediate rally toward $70,000.
Kalshi, Polymarket open interest falls 20% as World Cup frenzy winds down
Combined open interest on Kalshi and Polymarket dropped 20% following the conclusion of the World Cup tournament.
FTX begins $900M payout as creditors in 45 countries could lose their claims within 6 months
FTX has initiated a $900 million payout for eligible creditors, while those in 45 restricted jurisdictions face a six-month deadline to claim funds.
If America Leads China by 23x in AI Spending, Why Fear Kimi K3?
Despite massive US lead in AI spending, China’s open-source Kimi K3 model is sparking renewed debate over potential national security restrictions and market competition.
Grayscale Files S-1 for Worldcoin ETF, WLD Rises
Grayscale has officially filed an S-1 registration statement with the SEC to launch a spot Worldcoin ETF on the Nasdaq.
Trump’s crypto ethics stance leaves Clarity Act negotiations in limbo
Negotiations on the Clarity Act are stalled as President Trump remains hesitant to agree to ethics provisions regarding his personal digital asset holdings.
Metaplanet’s Bitcoin Japan Announces Plan to Scoop Up Coins Despite Market Downturn
Bitcoin Japan, a subsidiary of Metaplanet, has raised $60 million through convertible bonds to begin building a corporate Bitcoin treasury.
Bitcoin-Treasury Capital B Plans 10-for-1 Reverse Stock Split for September
Paris-listed bitcoin treasury firm Capital B will execute a 10-for-1 reverse stock split starting September 8 to broaden its institutional investor appeal.
Vietnam sets new crypto trading fines on par with drunk-driving penalties
Vietnam has introduced strict fines for trading crypto on unlicensed platforms, with penalties comparable to drunk-driving violations.
Exodus to Cut 25% of Staff in Company Reorganization
Cryptocurrency wallet provider Exodus is laying off 25% of its workforce to refocus its strategy on building a stablecoin payments and card issuance platform.
Bitcoin Reclaims $65,000 as BTC ETF Inflows Return: Is the Worst Over?
Bitcoin recently surpassed $65,000 as US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded two consecutive weeks of net inflows following a difficult June.
Morgan Stanley Turned AI Into Wall Street’s Hottest Bond Trade
Morgan Stanley is capitalizing on the AI boom by facilitating massive bond sales to fund expensive infrastructure projects like data centers.
Bitcoin treasury company discovers buying own stock adds 24% more BTC per share than buying Bitcoin
B HODL Plc found that repurchasing its own discounted shares yields 24% more Bitcoin exposure per share than direct market purchases.
Coinbase Executive Says Clarity Act Has ‘Tremendous Momentum’ in the Senate
Coinbase Vice Chair Ryan VanGrack stated that the Clarity Act is gaining significant bipartisan momentum for establishing a federal crypto regulatory framework.
AI-assisted hacking is outpacing traditional code reviews, NEAR co-founder says
NEAR Protocol co-founder Illia Polosukhin argues that AI-driven threats necessitate a shift toward mathematically verified code for blockchain and internet security.
Alphabet’s AI Chip Surprise Revives Bull Case for Beaten-Down Semiconductor Stocks
Google's plan to develop the efficient 'Frozen v2' AI chip has boosted investor confidence following a recent downturn in semiconductor stocks.
BitMine Nears 5% of Ethereum supply with 5.78M ETH Treasury
BitMine has reached 5.78 million ETH in its treasury, nearing its 5% accumulation goal as Ethereum continues to outperform Bitcoin.
Russia Moves to Rein In Crypto Fraud With New Legislation
Russia's State Duma is advancing new legislation to combat cryptocurrency fraud while facilitating legal frameworks for international digital asset transactions.
Crypto investor charged with using 8 companies and new investor cash to keep an alleged $20M fraud alive
Benjamin Paul Wiener faces 29 federal charges for an alleged $20 million cryptocurrency investment fraud and money-laundering scheme involving eight companies.
Bitcoin Mining Stocks Jump on AI Infrastructure Momentum
Bitcoin mining stocks surged as companies like Hut 8 and IREN secured major deals to expand into AI infrastructure and cloud computing.
Former NY Governor Cuomo joins OKX board, touts 24/7 tokenized trading
Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has joined the board of crypto exchange OKX to promote 24/7 tokenized stock trading.
BlackRock’s Larry Fink Says Crypto Washout Is Over: Is Bitcoin Stabilizing?
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink claims the crypto market's excessive leverage has been flushed out, suggesting Bitcoin is entering a period of greater stability.
Europe’s First Bitcoin-Backed Stock Pays 10%: Why Did Nearly Half Go Unsold?
Sweden's BTC AB launched Europe's first Bitcoin-backed preferred stock, but only 52% of the shares were purchased during the initial offering.
Nigerian President Signs Order on Approach to Crypto Regulation, Taxes
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed an executive order to harmonize digital asset regulation and strengthen oversight of Nigeria's crypto sector.
Bernstein raises Robinhood target on tokenization outlook
Bernstein increased Robinhood's price target, highlighting growth potential in prediction markets and tokenized real-world assets through blockchain infrastructure.
New Onramp Report Makes the Case for Spot Bitcoin Over Paper Claims as Price Sits at Half Its Peak
A new Onramp research report argues that investors should hold spot Bitcoin rather than paper claims, especially during current market price dips.
Bitcoin Struggles At $65,000 Amid US-Iran War, Tech-Stock Selling Hurdles
Bitcoin faces resistance at $65,000 as geopolitical tensions and record institutional selling of tech stocks weigh on broader financial markets.
Is Shiba Inu (SHIB) Dead? On-Chain Data Shows a Sad Reality
Shiba Inu struggles with low network utility and stagnant growth, suggesting its future recovery depends on broader meme coin market trends rather than internal updates.
Bitcoin gets $2.5B target for $72,000 by August as unknown trader bets big on Fed rally
An unknown trader has opened a $2.5 billion bull call spread on Deribit, targeting a Bitcoin price of $72,000 by July 31.
IREN Raises AI Cloud Revenue Target Above $4B after $2.8B AI Deals
IREN shares jumped nearly 16% after the company raised its AI cloud revenue target to over $4 billion following new multi-year contracts.
Benchmark backs Exodus after 25% workforce cut, says stablecoin pivot is being overlooked
Benchmark maintains a Buy rating on Exodus despite layoffs, citing the company's strategic pivot toward stablecoin payment infrastructure.
Strive (ASST) Adds 21 Bitcoin as Treasury Reaches 19,921 BTC and Cash Climbs to $157 Million
Strive (ASST) has increased its Bitcoin holdings to 19,921 BTC after purchasing 21 additional coins while growing its cash reserves to $157.4 million.
Google Broke a 20-Year Funding Habit. How Will Its Stock React?
Alphabet shares face pressure as the company shifts strategy, borrowing to fund a massive $190 billion investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure.
France blocked Polymarket after its transaction controls failed to stop 578,751 new French visitors
French regulators blocked access to Polymarket after discovering that transaction-based restrictions failed to prevent hundreds of thousands of French users from visiting the platform.
New Ceasefire Hopes Add $550 Billion to US Stocks as Oil Retreats
US stock markets gained $550 billion on optimism regarding a potential 10-day ceasefire between the US and Iran.
Inside Cardano's 'Van Rossum' hard fork, and what it means for users
Cardano's Van Rossum hard fork represents the network's first community-led upgrade, improving smart contract efficiency and setting the stage for future scalability.
Hut 8 fully commercializes 1 GW Texas AI campus with second $9.8B lease as IREN signs $2.8B in contracts; shares climb double digits
Hut 8 and IREN shares surged after securing massive new AI infrastructure contracts, highlighting a growing industry trend of bitcoin miners pivoting to data centers.
MicroStrategy Is Asking MSTR Investors to Make One Big Trade-Off
MicroStrategy is diluting shareholders to build a cash reserve, trading immediate ownership for long-term company stability amid Bitcoin market volatility.
Exodus to cut 25% of global workforce in payments shift
Crypto wallet provider Exodus is laying off 25% of its staff to pivot toward stablecoin payments and card infrastructure.
Hyperliquid challenges Polymarket with $32 million opening for prediction-market builders
Hyperliquid is launching a new upgrade, HIP-4, allowing external operators to build prediction markets by staking $32 million worth of HYPE tokens.
Hut 8 surges on $9.8 billion AI data-center lease, lifting compute sector
Hut 8 shares rose 14% after securing a $9.8 billion, 15-year lease for its Texas AI data center, boosting the broader compute sector.
Bitmine expands Ethereum treasury to 5.78 million ETH, repurchases 5.5 million shares
Bitmine Immersion Technologies has increased its Ethereum holdings to 5.78 million ETH and repurchased 5.5 million shares of company stock.
Peter Brandt Predicts Exact Day Bitcoin’ Bear Market Will Be Over
Veteran trader Peter Brandt predicts Bitcoin will reach its market cycle bottom on October 4, 2026.
Rabbithole Relaunches as an Onchain Retention Marketplace, a New Category for DeFi Incentives
Rabbithole is relaunching as an Onchain Retention marketplace to incentivize long-term capital commitment rather than one-time, transient user actions.
Tom Lee's Bitmine slowed ether purchases as it bought back $86 million in stock.
Bitmine slowed its Ethereum accumulation to 7,430 ETH last week to prioritize a $86 million corporate stock buyback program.
Bitcoin whale dumps $122 million 40x long right before liquidation can strike
A Hyperliquid whale closed a 1,897 BTC position worth $122 million, successfully avoiding liquidation by exiting before prices could hit the $61,605 threshold.
3 Bearish Signs Flashing for Bitcoin in July 2026
Bitcoin faces potential downward pressure in July 2026 due to declining exchange liquidity, weak institutional demand, and significant realized losses among recent buyers.
Bernstein lifts Robinhood target to $160, sees prediction markets revenue overtaking crypto
Bernstein raised Robinhood's price target to $160, projecting that prediction market revenue will surpass crypto trading by mid-2026.
Strategy Boosts US Cash Reserve to $3.2B After MSTR Sale
Strategy raised $263.5 million via MSTR stock sales, increasing its cash reserves to $3.2 billion while keeping its Bitcoin holdings at 843,775 BTC.
Saylor's Strategy raises cash reserves to $3.225 billion, leaving bitcoin holdings unchanged
Strategy increased its cash reserves to $3.225 billion through stock sales while maintaining its massive Bitcoin treasury.
Strategy (MSTR) Sells $263.5 Million in MSTR Shares, Skips Bitcoin Purchase as USD Reserve Tops $3.2 Billion
Strategy recently sold $263.5 million in MSTR shares to boost its U.S. dollar reserves, opting not to purchase additional bitcoin.
Hyperliquid sets 500,000 HYPE stake for permissionless prediction market deployers
Hyperliquid's HIP-4 proposal requires a 500,000 HYPE stake for developers to launch permissionless prediction markets, ensuring accountability through slashing mechanisms.
HYPE ETFs Post First Outflow Since May, Ending a 9-Week Streak
Hyperliquid (HYPE) ETFs saw their first weekly outflow of $7.26 million, ending a nine-week inflow streak amid a decline in the token's price.
Strategy sells $263.5 million in MSTR shares, buys no bitcoin as USD reserve tops $3.2 billion
Strategy sold $263.5 million in MSTR shares to increase its USD cash reserves, while maintaining its existing bitcoin holdings.
Vietnam to Fine Crypto Traders Using Unlicensed Platforms
Vietnam has introduced fines of up to $7,700 for unlicensed crypto trading and AML violations ahead of its upcoming regulated market launch.
Zilliqa asks exchanges to pause ZIL transfers after suspected cold wallet theft
Zilliqa has requested that cryptocurrency exchanges halt ZIL deposits and withdrawals following a security breach involving an exchange partner's cold wallet.
Brazil’s securities regulator sets up task force with 60-day deadline for tokenization proposal
Brazil’s CVM has created a working group to develop an experimental regulatory framework for tokenized securities within 60 days.
Saylor joins Bitcoin’s BIP-110 fight as miners get one last chance to avoid forced signaling
Michael Saylor has opposed the BIP-110 soft fork, citing risks, as miners enter their final window to reach consensus before mandatory signaling occurs.
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin ‘vibe-codes’ anonymous billboard demo with onchain moderation on Aztec
Vitalik Buterin has released a demo for an anonymous message board on Aztec featuring private posting and an onchain moderation system.
Grayscale Highlights Ripple’s Elite Deals, but Why Won’t XRP’s Price Rally?
Despite significant institutional partnerships highlighted by Grayscale, XRP's price remains stagnant due to structural market factors and shifting speculative interest.