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World Cup Prediction Markets Hit $20B as NFT Trading Reached $24M
The 2026 FIFA World Cup generated $20 billion in blockchain prediction market volume and $24 million in NFT trades, according to Chainalysis.
Bitcoin Treasury Strategy Posts $8.2B Loss As BTC Price Suffered
Bitcoin treasury company Strategy reported an $8.22 billion loss for Q2 2026 due to falling cryptocurrency prices.
Coinbase Q2 Earnings Miss Drags COIN Lower as Losses Hit 3rd Quarter
Coinbase shares fell after reporting a Q2 revenue miss and its third consecutive quarterly net loss, despite recording higher market share.
Coinbase Q2 Earnings Miss Estimates as Crypto Trading Slows
Coinbase reported a wider-than-expected net loss in the second quarter as softer spot trading and low volatility weighed on profitability.
Bitcoin struggles to turn US GDP miss into bullish catalyst as strong spending backs Fed caution
Bitcoin failed to sustain a rally above $65,000 as strong US consumer spending and persistent inflation reinforced the Federal Reserve's cautious monetary policy stance.
MicroStrategy’s $8.2B Loss Masks Expanding Bitcoin Empire
Despite reporting an $8.22 billion net loss in Q2 2026 due to Bitcoin price declines, MicroStrategy expanded its BTC holdings and strengthened its balance sheet.
Strategy books $8.2 billion Q2 loss on bitcoin price decline
Strategy reported an $8.2 billion second-quarter net loss driven by an unrealized markdown on its massive bitcoin holdings.
Strategy books $8.2 billion second quarter loss on bitcoin price decline
Strategy reported an $8.2 billion second-quarter net loss driven by an unrealized markdown on its massive bitcoin holdings.
Coinbase sinks 5% after missing second quarter revenue estimates
Coinbase shares dropped roughly 5% in after-hours trading after reporting second-quarter revenue that missed Wall Street expectations due to a crypto market selloff.
Legendary Investor Ray Dalio Still Holds Bitcoin — But Only 1% of His Portfolio
Legendary investor Ray Dalio revealed that he maintains a modest 1% allocation in Bitcoin, preferring gold as an investment.
Telegram CEO Says Russia Labeled Him a Terrorist
Telegram founder Pavel Durov stated that Russian authorities labeled him a terrorist after he refused government demands for surveillance and censorship.
Senator Schumer Proposes Agency to Address Corruption, Including Trump’s Crypto Ventures
Senator Chuck Schumer introduced the Anti-Corruption Bureau Creation Act to investigate executive branch corruption, highlighting Donald Trump's lucrative crypto ventures.
Morgan Stanley Ethereum and Solana ETFs outperform rivals as second-day inflows reach $33 million
Morgan Stanley's new Ethereum and Solana ETFs secured $33 million in second-day inflows, outperforming major competitors.
IRS warns crypto holders fraudster sending fake letters in attempt to steal digital assets or data: Bloomberg
The U.S. IRS has warned cryptocurrency holders about scammers mailing fraudulent letters to steal digital assets and personal data.
FTX Fifth Distribution Is Its Smallest Yet: Who Still Cannot Get Paid?
FTX has launched its fifth and smallest creditor distribution yet, dispersing roughly $900 million while facing ongoing KYC and disbursement challenges.
Robinhood Sank After a Blowout Quarter: Rebound, or a Slide to $76?
Robinhood stock slipped below $90 despite record quarterly revenue, as investors weigh a broader technical downtrend against diversified growth.
Up 439%, Then Margin-Called: Did Leopold Aschenbrenner’s Situational Awareness Actually Blow Up?
Leopold Aschenbrenner’s AI hedge fund, Situational Awareness, collapsed under margin calls after massive leveraged bets, with its stock portfolio acquired by Citadel.
Bipartisan Sens. Tillis and Gallego send new ethics compromise to White House in Clarity Act push
Senators Thom Tillis and Ruben Gallego submitted a revised ethics compromise to the White House to help advance the Clarity Act.
BitMEX wipes out 35 derivatives as exchange shutdown approaches with punishing post-closure fees
BitMEX has settled 35 derivative contracts, closing remaining positions as part of its phased wind-down ahead of its September shutdown.
Citi Slashes Coinbase Target 41% — And Keeps Its Buy Rating
Citigroup reduced its Coinbase price target from $400 to $235 due to low trading volumes, while maintaining a buy rating ahead of second-quarter earnings.
Quantum Solutions loses top Japan ETH treasury spot after another $1.9 million sale
Quantum Solutions sold 1,000 ETH for $1.9 million to fund its AI data center expansion, losing its top Japan corporate ETH treasury spot.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Urges Lawmakers to Vote on Clarity Act, Quotes Satoshi Nakamoto
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urged the Senate to pass the Clarity Act, quoting Satoshi Nakamoto while criticizing Democratic delays.
Bitcoin’s Final Bear Leg: History Says $35,000, On-Chain Data Disagrees
While seasonal history and past cycles suggest Bitcoin could drop to $35,000 in a final bear leg, several on-chain metrics indicate a bottom may already be near.
JPMorgan says crypto bill’s fading odds hurt outlook, warns parts could discourage institutional adoption
JPMorgan analysts warn that fading odds for the Clarity Act's passage could hurt crypto markets and discourage institutional adoption.
A 90% shareholder rebellion just forced this public company to dump its entire Bitcoin treasury at a crushing £39,984 per-coin loss
Satsuma shareholders voted to liquidate and delist the company, forcing the sale of its Bitcoin treasury at a significant loss.
Aviva Debuts XRPL Tokenized Fund with Irish Approval
Aviva Investors has launched a tokenized share class of its US Dollar Liquidity Fund on the XRP Ledger following Irish regulatory approval.
Global banks test tokenized money for cross-border payments in $1 million BIS pilot
Twenty-eight major global banks successfully settled real cross-border payments using tokenized money in a $1 million BIS pilot program.
Telegram Founder Pavel Durov Finally Breaks Silence on Russia Charges
Telegram founder Pavel Durov has responded to Russian terrorism charges by accusing Moscow of punishing him for refusing state surveillance demands.
Canadians’ Ownership of Crypto Increases to 25%: OSC Survey
A recent OSC survey reveals that cryptocurrency ownership among Canadians has increased from 10% in 2023 to 25% in 2026.
IREN, Core Scientific and more surge as Aschenbrenner fund reportedly liquidates $1 billion AI infrastructure portfolio
Shares of several crypto-mining and AI infrastructure companies surged after Leopold Aschenbrenner’s fund reportedly liquidated its $1 billion portfolio.
The Web’s Missing Payment Primitive Didn’t Need Better Tech, It Needed to Ditch Humans 
The x402 protocol succeeds where past micropayment systems failed not due to better technology, but because AI agents eliminate human cognitive transaction costs.
Professional Law Enforcement Group Backs Crypto’s CLARITY Act, Adding Pressure Before August Recess
The Major Cities Chiefs Association has endorsed the CLARITY Act, adding momentum for its passage before the August recess.
FTX’s $900M payout drops Friday, triggering 6-month countdown for creditors to onboard or forfeit funds entirely
FTX is distributing approximately $900 million to eligible creditors starting July 31, while un-onboarded claimants face a six-month deadline to claim funds.
Bitcoin Joins Risk-Asset Relief As PCE Inflation Follows Expectations
Bitcoin remained stable around $64,500 as US stocks rebounded and the PCE inflation index met market expectations.
Ondo Finance weighs acquisition worth up to $500 million
Tokenized-asset leader Ondo Finance is reportedly evaluating a strategic acquisition valued between $250 million and $500 million.
Tokenized Gold Survives DeFi Test as Lending Adoption Lags
Tokenized gold proved resilient during a major market stress test, though less than 2% of the asset is used in DeFi lending.
NYSE-Listed AI Company Taps Lightning Network to Pay Employees In Bitcoin
NYSE-listed AI firm Vida Global is using the Lightning Network to pay international employees in Bitcoin without holding crypto on its balance sheet.
Veteran Macro Investor Says AI’s Easy Money Is Over and Bitcoin Is Next
Macro investor Jordi Visser argues that easy profits in AI are ending, positioning Bitcoin and crypto to capture the next wave of major gains.
Fortitude targets 145% Zcash mining capacity increase with $31.5 million Bitmain order
Barry Silbert-backed Fortitude is purchasing 9,000 Bitmain Antminer Z15 Pro units for $31.5 million to boost its Zcash mining capacity.
How a $1.9 billion ‘Bitcoin reserve’ ended up in top corporate rankings without buying a single coin
BitcoinTreasuries ranked Bitcoin Standard Treasury Company fifth for holding 30,021 BTC, despite SEC filings showing the coins are merely closing-dependent contributions.
OFAC Targets Iran’s Crypto-Funded Toll Scheme in Strait of Hormuz
The US Treasury sanctioned two firms supporting an IRGC-backed maritime insurance and toll scheme in the Strait of Hormuz that accepts cryptocurrency.
‘Paid to wait’: Bitcoin presses toward $65,000 as Treasuries out-yield the carry trade for only second time on record
Bitcoin steadied near $65,000 as soft U.S. economic data countered the Federal Reserve's hawkish rate hold.
Crypto for Advisors: Is the Clarity Act dead?
The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act faces major political hurdles and legislative stalls, raising questions about its future viability.
CME's Duffy warns an overlooked tax risk looms over U.S. perpetual futures
CME Group CEO Terry Duffy warns that U.S. perpetual futures could expose traders to unexpected tax risks if classified as swaps.
Nokia Bulls Have One Level Left to Defend After 52% Crash From June Peak
Nokia stock has plunged 52% from its June peak, leaving bulls defending a crucial support level at $8.50.
The economics behind Aave proposal to ditch 6 chains that earn loose change in revenue
Aave is considering a governance proposal to exit six low-usage blockchains that generate minimal revenue and hold about $98 million in deposits.
Goldman, Barclays, Jefferies Cut Robinhood Targets Despite Earnings Beat
Major financial firms reduced Robinhood price targets despite an earnings beat due to concerns over growth timelines and falling crypto revenue.
BNB treasury company dumps its crypto manager after Nasdaq suspends its stock, leaving no one in charge of its treasury
BNB Plus severed ties with its crypto manager and settled agreements following a Nasdaq stock suspension, leaving its treasury without a designated manager.
South Korea Stock Market Woes Spark A Crypto Trading Spike
South Korean crypto trading volumes surged by 600% as the local stock market experienced a significant downturn.
JPMorgan says fading Clarity Act odds weigh on crypto outlook
JPMorgan warns that dwindling prospects for the Clarity Act's passage this year pose a setback for crypto markets and institutional adoption.
Spanish Bank Banco Santander Reveals $4.3M Bitcoin Investment
Spain's largest bank, Banco Santander, disclosed a $4.3 million investment in Bitcoin through BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust.
Bitchat Mesh App Defies India Cybercrime Notice After Protesters Use It During Network Restrictions
Jack Dorsey’s censorship-resistant Bitchat app resisted an Indian cybercrime takedown notice after protesters used it during network blackouts.
Institutional crypto trading hits a record 72% as Wall Street calms crypto's wild swings
A recent Wintermute report reveals that institutional investors drove a record 72% of spot crypto trading, reducing overall market volatility.
Gold Electronics Demand Rises 4% on AI Infrastructure Boom
Global gold demand from the electronics sector increased by 4% in the second quarter, driven by strong artificial intelligence infrastructure spending.
Ethereum enters its second decade after a year of upheaval at the foundation
Ethereum enters its second decade following significant leadership overhauls at the Ethereum Foundation and accelerating institutional adoption.
Fake staking site drains $8.5 million in XRP from dozens of investors promising easy yield
Seoul police detained two individuals over a fake Flare Network staking site that stole millions in XRP from investors.
Russia Charges BitRiver Founder Over Fraud Allegations
Russian authorities have charged BitRiver founder Igor Runets with large-scale fraud involving an unfulfilled crypto mining equipment contract.
30-Year Treasury Yield Hits 2007 High as Bond Market Doubts the Fed
The 30-year US Treasury yield surged to 5.20%, reaching its highest level since 2007 as bond markets question Federal Reserve policy.
Hyperscale Data sells 100 bitcoin to fund Michigan AI data center build
Hyperscale Data sold 100 bitcoin and secured a bitcoin-backed credit facility to help fund its Michigan AI data center.
Everything is becoming a perp
Perpetual contracts, invented by crypto for 24/7 leveraged trading, are expanding rapidly into traditional asset classes like equities and commodities.
Hyperliquid’s token is tanking as ETF investors flee, so why does Grayscale think it is massively undervalued?
Despite recent ETF outflows and a declining HYPE token price, Grayscale argues that Hyperliquid's strong network revenue makes it massively undervalued.
Primit Wraps Up Season 1 Trading Campaign on Avalanche
Primit successfully concluded its Season 1 trading campaign on Avalanche, distributing $100,000 in prizes across 14 transparent daily draws.
Bernstein says Core Scientific’s AMD partnership could generate $14B over 15 years
A Bernstein research note estimates that Core Scientific's partnership with AMD could generate about $14 billion in revenue over 15 years.
Telegram faces terror-related legal action in Australia one day after founder is charged by Russia
Australian regulators initiated legal action against Telegram over unremoved terror-related content, following similar charges by Russia against founder Pavel Durov.
Orochi Network and Sumsub Form Strategic Partnership to Unlock Southeast Asia’s Newly Regulated Crypto Market
Orochi Network and Sumsub have partnered to provide compliance and privacy solutions for crypto businesses in Southeast Asia's emerging regulated markets.
Samsung SDS Targets Stablecoin Infrastructure With Dunamu
Samsung SDS is exploring stablecoin infrastructure and digital asset systems in collaboration with Upbit operator Dunamu.
Forget ETF flows, Bitcoin’s real threat is a hidden $39,900 liquidation wall
While traders focus on spot ETF flows, the growing market of Bitcoin-backed lending and structured credit harbors hidden liquidation risks.
AI Fund With Bitcoin Miner Bets Seeks Capital After Rout: FT
Leopold Aschenbrenner's AI-focused hedge fund is seeking fresh capital after suffering heavy losses from a recent market sell-off.
Bitcoin Gains 9% in July, but On-Chain Data Signals Weak Conviction
Bitcoin is on track for a 9% gain in July, yet spot trading volumes and institutional demand have sunk to multi-year lows, signaling weak market conviction.
Bitcoin ETFs on track for the smallest monthly inflows ever
Bitcoin spot ETFs are experiencing their lowest monthly net inflows on record, highlighting persistent institutional sluggishness.