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Robinhood built a blockchain for tokenized stocks. Memecoins took over
Although Robinhood launched its layer-2 blockchain for tokenized assets, speculative memecoin trading currently dominates the network's activity.
Bitcoin Edges Lower on Iran Pressure With $62,000 at Risk
Bitcoin drops toward $62,000 amid geopolitical tensions involving Iran and the Strait of Hormuz.
Chinese prosecutors call for more proactive approach to investigating crypto money laundering
Chinese prosecutors are advocating for more aggressive investigative measures to combat cryptocurrency-related money laundering amid evolving digital asset challenges.
‘Don’t Let China Win’: President Trump Presses Senate on Clarity Act in Final Stretch
President Trump is urging the Senate to pass the CLARITY Act to ensure U.S. leadership in digital assets and prevent foreign control.
Bolivia weighs adding Tether's USDT to its national payments system
Bolivia is evaluating the integration of Tether's USDT into its national payments system following a significant surge in domestic cryptocurrency adoption.
Japan’s largest security token platform moves nearly $3 billion to Avalanche blockchain
Japanese platform Progmat has migrated over $2.7 billion in tokenized assets from Corda to a dedicated Avalanche Layer 1 blockchain.
Stablecoins are moving more money while crypto’s cash pile gets smaller
While stablecoin transaction volumes have hit record highs, the total supply of available stablecoins is shrinking, signaling a liquidity warning for crypto markets.
UK Treasury report on tokenization cites Ripple as convergence model
A UK Treasury-backed report highlights Ripple's role in advancing wholesale market tokenization through a hybrid model of permissioned and permissionless networks.
Tom Lee's BitMine ether holdings rise to 5.77 million tokens, or 4.8% of total supply
BitMine increased its Ethereum holdings to 5.77 million ETH, citing the rapid growth and utility of the Robinhood Chain layer-2 network.
Stablecoin FX priced below interbank rates in Q2, with routing now the biggest cost lever: Borderless
In Q2 2026, stablecoin cross-border payments consistently outperformed traditional interbank rates, with intelligent provider routing emerging as the primary factor for cost optimization.
Top 5 Companies To Watch in Q3 For Stock Market Traders
This article highlights five key AI and cryptocurrency companies, including SK Hynix, SpaceX, and Robinhood, that are pivotal for investors to monitor in Q3.
BlackRock Joins UK Tokenization Push to Deliver $44 Billion to the Economy
BlackRock and 53 other major firms are supporting a UK initiative to tokenize assets, potentially boosting the economy by $44 billion annually by 2035.
Wall Street transfer agents lobby SEC, warning that third-party tokens pose risks to market integrity
The Securities Transfer Association is urging the SEC to prioritize issuer-sponsored tokenized shares over third-party models to ensure market integrity.
Strive (ASST) Adds 18 Bitcoin, Pushing Treasury to 19,900 BTC
Strive (ASST) has expanded its corporate bitcoin treasury to 19,900 coins following a recent purchase of 18 bitcoin.
Tom Lee says users ‘starting to see Ethereum as money’ as Bitmine adds 27,801 ETH
Bitmine Immersion Technologies expanded its ether holdings to 5.77 million ETH, targeting 5% of the total supply.
Strategy (MSTR) Raises $467 Million in Cash, Leaves Stash of 843,775 Bitcoin Untouched
Strategy raised $467 million by selling stock, bolstering its cash reserves while maintaining its position of 843,775 Bitcoin.
Tether’s $20 billion mountain of gold – equal to a national reserve – to be used for lending
Tether is leveraging its $20 billion gold reserve to support new crypto-native lending products via a partnership with Ledn.
Strategy Raises $467M Through MSTR Share Sales
Strategy raised $467 million by selling MSTR shares, while maintaining its Bitcoin holdings of 843,775 BTC.
Robinhood Chain surges into top five by DEX volume: Bernstein
Bernstein reports that Robinhood Chain has quickly become a top-five network by DEX volume, demonstrating strong early adoption for its tokenized asset platform.
Top 3 Altcoins to Watch During The Third Week of July 2026
DeXe, Zcash, and Uniswap are highlighted as top altcoins to monitor this week following significant recent price gains and technical developments.
Robinhood Chain draws over $3 billion in weekly DEX volume to join top five chains: Bernstein
Bernstein reports that Robinhood Chain reached over $3 billion in weekly decentralized exchange volume, quickly becoming a top five chain by activity.
Strategy sells $467 million in MSTR shares, makes no bitcoin purchases as USD reserve hits $3 billion
Strategy sold $467 million in MSTR shares to increase its USD cash reserves to $3 billion, while maintaining its current bitcoin holdings.
Michael Saylor’s Strategy added $467 million in cash, made no changes to bitcoin holdings
MicroStrategy increased its cash reserves by $467 million through stock sales while maintaining its current bitcoin holdings of 843,775 BTC.
Ripple CEO says SEC suit nearly pushed company to shut down
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse revealed that the company considered shutting down following the SEC's 2020 lawsuit to avoid mounting legal costs.
ICP Traders Pile $243 Million Into Multi/DEX Where Nobody Can Lose a Cent
DFINITY launched a risk-free 'Play Mode' for its new MULTI/DEX on the Internet Computer, attracting significant simulated trading volume.
Japan Stocks Lose ¥82 Trillion in 3 Weeks: AI Chip Rout or Healthy Correction?
While Japanese stocks saw significant declines due to an AI chip sector sell-off, the broader market appears to be undergoing a healthy correction.
SBI Holdings' blockchain initiative pivots to Solana for tokenization, stablecoin issuance
Japanese financial giant SBI Holdings is shifting its blockchain focus to the Solana network to support stablecoin issuance and real-world asset tokenization.
BlackRock, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, Morgan Stanley join UK government's tokenization taskforce
Major global financial institutions have joined a UK Treasury-backed taskforce to explore live tokenization use cases in financial markets.
Bitcoin Whale Moves $188M for First Time in 7 Years
A dormant Bitcoin whale wallet moved $188 million in BTC after seven years of inactivity, potentially signaling future selling pressure.
Resurgent U.S.-Iran hostilities send bitcoin lower even as ETF flows show demand
Bitcoin fell toward $63,000 as renewed U.S.-Iran tensions triggered risk-off sentiment, despite signs of recovering demand for crypto ETFs.
Binance Futures Volume Jumps 80% in June
Binance recorded $1.6 trillion in futures trading volume in June, marking an 80% increase despite a broader slump in crypto spot trading.
Bitcoin May Have Just Two 2026 Bear-Market Months Left
Traders are analyzing whether Bitcoin's current market behavior and upcoming macro indicators signal an early end to the bear market by September or October.
SBI Holdings, Solana Foundation partner to build Japan-based onchain financial market
SBI Holdings and the Solana Foundation have partnered to establish an onchain financial market in Japan leveraging the Solana blockchain.
Profit-taking, MidEast hostilities drag crypto lower after bullish week
Cryptocurrency prices declined as Middle East tensions and profit-taking triggered a selloff, wiping out $253 million in leveraged positions.
Bitcoin falls below $63,000 as markets give Hormuz traffic just 3% chance to normalize by August
Bitcoin dropped below $63,000 as geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz sparked inflation fears and global market volatility.
SBI to Debut Stablecoin Lending Service with 3% Yield in Japan
SBI VC Trade is launching a JPYSC stablecoin lending service in Japan offering a 3% annualized yield over 12-week terms.
3 Token Unlocks to Watch in the Third Week of July 2026
Major cryptocurrency projects including Connex, deBridge, and Arbitrum are set to release significant token supplies during the third week of July 2026.
Chipmaker Giant’s June Revenue Jumps 68% in Strongest Month of 2026
TSMC reported a 68% surge in June revenue, marking its strongest growth of 2026 driven by intense demand for artificial intelligence chips.
Paradigm shifts vs bubbles: AI chips and bitcoin show powerful trends can still produce severe corrections
Even strong, genuine structural trends like AI and Bitcoin can suffer from severe price corrections due to speculative market cycles.
After MiCA deadline, majority of Binance users sent funds to self-custody not other compliant exchanges
Data from Binance indicates that most EU users moved assets to self-custody wallets rather than competing MiCA-regulated exchanges following the July 1 deadline.
Japan stablecoin payments advance with Lawson trial, Netstars launch
Lawson is trialing yen-denominated stablecoin payments in Tokyo, while Netstars has launched a new merchant service for multiple stablecoins.
U.S. inflation, second-quarter earnings reports: Crypto Week Ahead
Upcoming U.S. inflation data and major bank earnings are expected to drive volatility in cryptocurrency markets this week.
Startale Brings Institutions and Consumers Into Its Onchain Finance Ecosystem
Startale unveiled its Onchain Finance Kits for institutions and a consumer-focused Visa card at the WebX 2026 conference in Tokyo.
Gate Launches Pre-IPOs Phase 2 Featuring OpenAI (OPENAI), Offering Dual-Currency Subscriptions for a Leading AI Unicorn
Gate is launching its second Pre-IPO phase featuring OpenAI (OPENAI) asset certificates, allowing users to subscribe via USDT or GUSD.
Bitcoin’s $60K price floor is back in play as Hormuz oil shock returns
Bitcoin dipped below $63,000 as geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz drove up oil prices and weakened risk appetite.
Bank of Thailand audits high-volume stablecoin trades to crack down on illicit finance: report
The Bank of Thailand and the SEC are auditing high-volume stablecoin transactions to combat money laundering and illicit financial activities.
Japanese Convenience Giant Trials Stablecoin Payments Starting August
Lawson is launching a proof-of-concept trial in Tokyo to test yen-pegged JPYC stablecoin payments at its point-of-sale systems.
Japan’s SBI Group to launch JPYSC stablecoin lending service as early as this month: report
Japanese financial conglomerate SBI Group is reportedly preparing to launch a 3% annual yield lending service for its JPYSC stablecoin this month.
Ansem Projects 98% Solana Breakout: Can SOL Deliver?
Crypto analyst Ansem forecasts that Solana could climb to $150, representing a 98% price increase, despite recent macroeconomic headwinds.
The Signal Before Bitcoin’s 25% Rally Just Flashed: Can It Hold?
Long-term Bitcoin holders have returned to net buying for the first time since February, signaling a potential bullish trend if the accumulation persists.
AI microbusinesses could drive $262B in stablecoin volume by 2033: Swyftx
Australian exchange Swyftx projects that AI-driven microbusinesses could generate $262 billion in stablecoin transaction volume by 2033 due to superior cost-efficiency.
SpaceX, Starlink X Accounts Hacked to Push SCATMAN Rug Pull
Hackers compromised SpaceXAI and Starlink X accounts to promote a fraudulent meme coin, stealing approximately $125,000 in Ethereum.
Bitcoin holds near $63,800 as war-driven selloff hits everything but crypto
Bitcoin remained stable near $63,800 despite a global market selloff triggered by escalating U.S.-Iran tensions and economic uncertainty.
Thailand Central Bank Audits USDT Amid Gray Money Crackdown
The Bank of Thailand is auditing USDT and cash flows to combat money laundering and the country's growing gray economy.
Japan’s Lawson convenience store pilots stablecoin payments with JPYC: report
Lawson convenience stores in Japan are launching a pilot program to accept payments using the yen-pegged stablecoin JPYC.
Altcoin Season Index Signals Growing Momentum Beyond Bitcoin
The Altcoin Season Index is rising, suggesting that capital may be rotating from Bitcoin into broader altcoin markets.
What to Watch This Week as Warsh Testifies and Bank Earnings Flood In
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh faces Congressional testimony this week alongside major bank earnings and fresh inflation reports impacting market sentiment.
SK Hynix Shares Shed 10% in Seoul Amid Broad Asian Rout
SK Hynix shares fell 10% in Seoul during a broader Asian market decline triggered by escalating US-Iran tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.
Tom Lee Says ETH/BTC Breakout Signals Crypto’s Big Comeback
Tom Lee highlights the recent ETH/BTC ratio breakout as a key indicator of a broader cryptocurrency market recovery.
The Funding: Why Japan’s SBI Holdings is investing big in crypto
Japan's SBI Holdings is aggressively investing in crypto firms to build an end-to-end digital asset franchise for the coming token economy.
Bitcoin whale moves $188 million in BTC after seven-year dormancy: onchain data
A dormant Bitcoin whale transferred approximately $188 million in BTC to a new address after nearly eight years of inactivity.
Musk, Altman Trade Insults on X After Apple’s OpenAI Lawsuit
Elon Musk and Sam Altman engaged in a public feud on X following Apple's lawsuit against OpenAI regarding alleged trade secret theft.
US Bitcoin ETFs break 8-week outflow streak
US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded a $197.4 million net inflow, ending an eight-week period of consecutive outflows.
Trump Boasts 59% Approval and Lower Oil Prices As Fresh Strikes Hit Hormuz
Donald Trump claimed high approval and falling oil prices, contradicting polling data and rising crude costs amid renewed US-Iran conflict.
Robinhood L2 Sparks ETH Optimism, Saylor 'Muddies Waters.' Hodler's Digest July 12, 2026
The launch of Robinhood Chain boosts Ethereum sentiment, while regulatory and political developments shape the broader crypto landscape.
Crypto fatwa sparks debate over Pakistan’s digital asset framework
A recent religious ruling against crypto use has prompted Pakistan’s top regulator to call for a nuanced, asset-specific assessment of digital technologies under Sharia.
Peter Schiff Says the Biggest Market Crash Will Not Start With Bitcoin, But Here
Peter Schiff argues that a looming market crash will originate in the bond market rather than through a collapse in Bitcoin.
Nancy Pelosi vs Cathie Wood: Whose Trades Timed It Better?
A comparison of investment strategies between Nancy Pelosi and Cathie Wood reveals superior returns for Pelosi but better transparency from ARK.
South Korea Crypto Volume Hits a Two-Year Low Amid the KOSDAQ Crash
South Korean crypto trading volumes have plummeted to a two-year low as a broader market crash impacts investor confidence across asset classes.
One crypto wallet tied to a 20-year-old fraudster processed over $122M before Interpol closed in
Interpol reports that a Thai crypto wallet linked to a 20-year-old suspect laundered $122.5 million using complex cross-chain token swaps.