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UK Government Defers Capital Gains on Certain Crypto with ‘No Gain, No Loss’ Approach
The UK government will implement a 'no gain, no loss' tax policy for crypto lending and liquidity pool transactions starting April 2027.
Wall Street turns cautious on Circle as analysts warn USDC economics face mounting pressure
Wall Street analysts are downgrading Circle stock, citing competitive pressures from new stablecoin models like Open USD that threaten its current revenue-sharing economics.
JCB Signs Circle MOU to Explore USDC Payments in Japan
JCB and Circle have signed an MOU to explore integrating USDC for cross-border payments and merchant transactions within Japan.
Mizuho downgrades Circle to underperform, cuts price target to $50 on Open USD threat
Mizuho downgraded Circle, citing OpenUSD's competitive business model as a threat to Circle's future margins and revenue-sharing agreements.
South Korea’s 8% stock crash set up a crypto rotation but Upbit volume rose just 4%
Upbit saw only a modest 4% volume increase following South Korea’s 8% stock market crash, indicating no significant capital rotation into cryptocurrency.
ECB Drafts 36 Payment Firms to Take On Dollar Stablecoins With Digital Euro Pilot
The European Central Bank has selected 36 payment firms to pilot a digital euro aimed at challenging the dominance of dollar-pegged stablecoins.
Wikipedia blackout could hurt how AI engines like ChatGPT understand crypto
A new report finds that Wikipedia's strict editing guidelines leave many major crypto projects unrepresented, potentially impacting AI knowledge and data accuracy.
U.S., UK move to align rules for tokenized finance across world's largest financial markets
The U.S. and U.K. have released a 10-point roadmap to harmonize regulations for tokenized assets, stablecoins, and cross-border digital financial markets.
CleanSpark Signs $6.6B Data Center Lease in Georgia
CleanSpark shares rose 22% after securing a 20-year, $6.6 billion data center lease in Georgia, signaling a move into AI and computing infrastructure.
CleanSpark Signs $6.6 Billion Data Center Lease as Bitcoin Miner Pivots to Compute
CleanSpark is diversifying by signing a 20-year infrastructure lease for its Georgia facility to support high-performance computing and AI data centers.
XRP’s $1 rebound faces holders trapped above $2
XRP holders who purchased during previous market cycles face significant unrealized losses as the token struggles to overcome various cost-basis resistance levels.
Bitcoin mining production slips in June for CleanSpark, BitFuFu and Canaan
CleanSpark, BitFuFu, and Canaan reported decreased Bitcoin production in June due to various operational factors despite a significant drop in mining difficulty.
SpaceX Stock Crash Wipes $500 Billion From Musk’s Fortune: Can It Rebound?
Elon Musk's net worth dropped by $500 billion as SpaceX shares fell nearly 40% following their post-IPO peak.
Galaxy blends Aave, Morpho and other DeFi rates in new GOFR crypto borrowing product
Galaxy Digital has launched GOFR, a managed lending service that aggregates rates from multiple DeFi protocols for institutional and high-net-worth clients.
‘Soft print, hard regime’: Bitcoin climbs toward $64,000 as June CPI falls 0.4% in largest monthly drop since 2020
Bitcoin rose toward $64,000 after a cooling U.S. inflation report eased concerns over a hawkish Federal Reserve interest rate policy.
Benchmark sees ‘long pathway for growth’ in Hut 8, raises target to $165 on $16.8 billion AI data center deals
Benchmark raised Hut 8’s price target to $165, citing $16.8 billion in contracted value from its AI data center infrastructure projects.
Anchorage Expands TRON Support with Institutional TRX Staking
Anchorage Digital has introduced native TRX staking for institutional clients, allowing them to earn protocol rewards directly through its regulated custody platform.
Bitcoin Bear Market Bottom: What 2 Key On-Chain Signals Just Revealed
Two key on-chain indicators, the Puell Multiple and long-term holder supply, suggest that Bitcoin is nearing a bear market bottom.
JPMorgan says Hyperliquid's rise threatens Circle's USDC economics
JPMorgan warns that a new agreement between Hyperliquid, Circle, and Coinbase creates a 'prisoner's dilemma' that threatens the long-term economics of USDC.
Bitcoin jumps on lowest US CPI since 2020 as traders stay wary of $64K failure
Bitcoin climbed above $64,000 following a lower-than-expected US CPI reading, though traders remain cautious regarding potential price resistance.
The next currency crisis could turn $300 billion in stablecoins into national currencies
Emerging nations are increasingly adopting stablecoins as informal dollar proxies, challenging central bank monetary policies and traditional financial regulations.
Tether leads $7 million round in Pact Labs to boost USAT stablecoin adoption
Tether has invested $7 million in Pact Labs to accelerate the adoption of its USAT stablecoin for U.S. payroll and payment solutions.
Ethereum Foundation spinout EthSystems targets banks with blockchain privacy technology
Former Ethereum Foundation researchers launched EthSystems, a for-profit startup providing privacy-focused blockchain infrastructure for financial institutions.
Dragonfly, FirstMark lead $38 million Series A for stablecoin startup Velocity with support from Coinbase, Ripple and more
Stablecoin treasury platform Velocity raised $38 million in a Series A round led by Dragonfly and FirstMark to modernize corporate payment systems.
Decentralized AI project Nous Research in talks to raise $75M at $1.5B valuation: report
Open-source AI lab Nous Research is reportedly raising $75 million at a $1.5 billion valuation to expand its Hermes agent platform.
Bitcoin Price Jumps Above $64,000 as Cooler-Than-Expected Inflation Strengthens the Case for Rate Cuts
Bitcoin rose above $64,000 following lower-than-expected inflation data, which fueled investor optimism regarding potential interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.
78 Banking Groups Push Senate to Rewrite CLARITY Act Section 404
Seventy-eight banking organizations have petitioned the US Senate to amend the CLARITY Act to prevent stablecoins from functioning as deposit substitutes.
TxFlow L1 Introduces Probly as Its Second Channel, Marking the Next Stage of Its Multi-Application Ecosystem with Prediction Markets
TxFlow L1 has launched its second application, Probly, a prediction market built on the new TIP3 protocol for native onchain settlement.
For pension funds, tokenization’s real play is balance-sheet management, Fidelity’s Lai says
Fidelity International’s Giselle Lai argues that tokenization’s primary long-term institutional value lies in efficient balance-sheet management rather than just 24/7 liquidity.
XRP Holders Just Got Their Strongest Utility Signal Since the Lawsuit Ended
Ripple has shifted significant stablecoin supply to the XRP Ledger, marking a major milestone for network utility and institutional adoption.
Is a Bitcoin whale from 2018 about to cash in after awakening to transfer $188 million?
A long-dormant Bitcoin wallet transferred 2,931 BTC, worth $188 million, sparking speculation about a potential sale or custody reorganization.
OpenAI Adds Kalshi World Cup Odds to ChatGPT Search
OpenAI has integrated real-time Kalshi prediction market odds for World Cup matches directly into its ChatGPT search results.
European Central Bank taps 36 payment providers for yearlong digital euro pilot
The European Central Bank selected 36 payment providers to participate in a yearlong digital euro pilot program starting in 2027.
Strategy Became a Symbol of Dot-Com Crash: Could History Repeat?
MicroStrategy's transition from software firm to Bitcoin treasury giant prompts debate over whether its complex financial model mirrors past corporate risks.
IBM Stock Sinks 22% Pre-Market After Rare Q2 Revenue Warning
IBM shares plummeted nearly 22% pre-market following a surprise Q2 revenue warning linked to shifting enterprise spending priorities.
White House Crypto Chief Patrick Witt to Begin Military Leave as Clarity Act Nears Senate Deadline
White House crypto adviser Patrick Witt is taking a military leave of absence as the Senate approaches a critical deadline for the Clarity Act.
Robinhood Chain Makes the Case That Ethereum Is Far From Dead
The launch of Robinhood Chain on the Ethereum layer-2 stack fuels debate over whether Ethereum is a thriving ecosystem or struggling with revenue capture.
Humanity Protocol to Prioritize Operational Security following $36M Hack
Humanity Protocol is strengthening operational security after a $36 million hack caused by a compromised employee laptop.
Bitcoin ETFs lose over $424M, wiping out last week’s gains as recovery fails first test
Spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $424.7 million in net outflows on July 13, erasing the previous week's total gains and stalling momentum.
Distributed compute startup Boundless expands 4,000-GPU network from ZK to AI
Startup Boundless is repurposing its 4,000-GPU decentralized network from zero-knowledge proof verification to support high-demand AI inference workloads.
Hut 8 price target hiked to $165 at Benchmark as AI pivot reshapes valuation
Benchmark increased Hut 8's price target to $165, highlighting the company's successful strategic transition into an AI infrastructure developer.
CPI Surprise: Inflation Drops Sharper Than Expected, Lifting Crypto Outlook
US inflation cooled to 3.5% in June, exceeding expectations and boosting cryptocurrency markets as investors anticipate less aggressive monetary tightening.
AFX Joins Japan Blockchain Week Summit 2026 to Showcase Its Vision for the Next Generation of On-Chain Markets
AFX participated in the Japan Blockchain Week Summit 2026 to highlight its high-performance Layer 1 infrastructure for decentralized derivatives and future AI-integrated trading.
U.S. June CPI fell 0.4%, likely cooling move toward Fed rate hikes
Softer-than-expected U.S. inflation data for June has reduced market expectations for immediate interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve.
CleanSpark signs $6.6 billion, 20-year data center lease with unnamed global tech firm
CleanSpark has secured a 20-year, $6.6 billion data center lease with an unnamed technology firm, signaling a major strategic pivot toward AI infrastructure.
ECB picks firms including Deutsche Bank, Revolut for digital euro pilot
The European Central Bank has selected 36 firms for a 12-month digital euro pilot program to test its functionality ahead of a potential 2029 issuance.
Japan’s biggest card network taps Circle to bring stablecoins to 40 million merchants
JCB has partnered with Circle to explore using USDC stablecoins for cross-border payments, merchant transactions, and improved internal fund transfers.
AI Bubble Fears Grow: Is This the End of the Memory Stock Rally?
Major memory chip stocks like SanDisk, SK Hynix, Micron, and Samsung are showing bearish reversal patterns amid growing fears of an AI market bubble.
Bitcoin faces a 90-minute Fed shock as CPI and Warsh testimony collide today
Bitcoin markets brace for volatility as June CPI data coincides with Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's first semiannual congressional testimony.
ABA, Banking Associations Push Back Against CLARITY Act Yield Provisions
The American Bankers Association and other groups are urging lawmakers to clarify stablecoin yield rules in the CLARITY Act to prevent deposit substitution.
Solana Community Lead Enters UK By-Election With Onchain Transparency Pledge
Stephen Newnham, a Solana community leader, is running as an independent candidate in the Clacton by-election, campaigning on digital innovation and onchain transparency.
Four Banks Raised Robinhood’s Target in Eight Days: What Do They See Coming?
Multiple banks have upgraded Robinhood's price targets, fueled by the rapid growth of the new Robinhood Chain and its expanding financial ecosystem.
ECB picks 36 payment providers to test digital euro ahead of 2027 pilot
The European Central Bank has selected 36 payment service providers to participate in a digital euro pilot program starting in 2027.
U.S.-Iran escalation weighs on bitcoin, stocks as oil climbs
Rising U.S.-Iran conflict and climbing oil prices have dampened investor sentiment, pressuring bitcoin and global equity markets.
Binance Meme Coin Selling Tops $1.2 Billion Since Bitcoin’s October Peak
Meme coins on Binance have experienced over $1.2 billion in net selling since Bitcoin reached its peak in October 2025.
Bitcoin's BIP-110 sparked a fight over who gets to decide the future of Bitcoin
BIP-110, an attempt to restrict non-financial data on the Bitcoin blockchain, has failed due to lack of industry support and governance concerns.
Prediction markets just crushed traditional sportsbooks in a massive $50 billion World Cup breakout
Prediction market platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket are challenging traditional sportsbooks, reaching record trading volumes during the 2026 World Cup.
UK HMRC adopts ‘no gain, no loss’ tax treatment for crypto lending, liquidity pools
The UK HMRC will implement a 'no gain, no loss' tax policy for crypto lending and liquidity pools starting April 6, 2027.
Banks are building the rails to profit from 13.9 million BTC they do not own
Banks are building infrastructure to capture fees from Bitcoin held by individuals rather than owning the assets themselves.
Bitcoin’s great rotation: Long-term holders pass supply to a new generation of buyers
Bitcoin is seeing a steady transfer of supply from long-term holders to new buyers amid market consolidation and potential macroeconomic pressures.
Silver Down 52% From All-Time High as Hormuz Oil Shock Fuels Fed Hike Bets
Silver prices have plummeted 52% from their all-time high as geopolitical tension in the Strait of Hormuz boosts inflation and Federal Reserve rate expectations.
Dragonfly Pushes Back on DeFi AI ‘Hackpocalypse’ Fears
Dragonfly managing partner Haseeb Qureshi argues that AI has not caused a surge in catastrophic DeFi hacks, despite ongoing industry security concerns.
Bitcoin steadies at $62,600 as South Koreans flee stocks rout for crypto
Bitcoin consolidated at $62,600 as South Korean investors flocked to crypto following a significant 10% decline in the KOSPI stock index.
What is the Best Currency to Save In? A 55-Year Test Shows Three Options
A 55-year analysis concludes that the US dollar, gold, and Bitcoin serve distinct roles as liquidity, insurance, and high-risk investment assets respectively.
XRP and ether bulls are getting louder as prices fall, signaling more trouble ahead
Rising retail bullishness for XRP and ether during price declines often serves as a contrarian indicator of potential further market downside.
June CPI Set to Show US Inflation Cooled as Fuel Prices Fell
The upcoming US June CPI report is expected to show cooling inflation, largely driven by a significant decline in oil and gasoline prices.
US government moves over $288 million in seized bitcoin, ether to Coinbase Prime: Arkham
The U.S. government transferred over $288 million in seized bitcoin and ether to Coinbase Prime for custody and potential management.
Solo Bitcoin Miner Bags $200k Solo Block with Budget Bitaxe Rig
A solo miner using a low-cost Bitaxe rig successfully validated a Bitcoin block, earning a reward worth approximately $200,000.
Anthropic Wrongly Bills a Free-Tier User $16.6 Million: What Happened?
Anthropic issued a massive, erroneous $16.6 million invoice to a South Korean free-tier user due to a billing system glitch.
Bitrue Launches Bitrue AI: the First Explainable AI Trading Tool Built for Beginners
Bitrue has introduced Bitrue AI, a new, beginner-friendly trading tool that provides transparent explanations for its automated investment strategies.