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Trump's crypto riches loom over Clarity Act talks to ban conflicts for U.S. officials
Democratic lawmakers are pushing for strict ethics reforms in the crypto Clarity Act, citing concerns over President Donald Trump's substantial cryptocurrency wealth.
Bolivia Considers Recognizing USDT for Payments Amid Dollar Shortage
Bolivia is evaluating a regulatory framework to adopt USDT as a legal payment currency to mitigate its ongoing national US dollar shortage.
Onchain Pokémon cards come to Solana-based DEX Jupiter
Solana-based DEX Jupiter has launched a beta feature allowing users to purchase and trade authenticated, tokenized Pokémon and One Piece cards.
How a zeroed oracle signature unlocked $9M from Hedera DeFi lender Bonzo Lend
Bonzo Lend paused operations after a zeroed oracle signature vulnerability allowed an attacker to drain $9.05 million in assets.
Hyundai Tests Tether USDT for Cross-border Treasury Transfers
Hyundai Motor completed a cross-border treasury transfer pilot between the U.S. and Mexico using Tether's USDT stablecoin on the Avalanche blockchain.
Polymarket Odds Plummet Despite Trump Pushing CLARITY Act With Urgent China Warning
Donald Trump is urging the Senate to pass the CLARITY Act, citing competition with China, despite falling Polymarket odds for its passage.
UK lays out tokenized finance roadmap with projected £33 billion annual boost
The U.K. has unveiled a roadmap for tokenizing wholesale financial markets, aiming for significant economic growth and status as a global digital finance hub.
Mizuho says Circle bank approval doesn't solve USDC growth, stablecoin competition risks
Mizuho maintains a neutral rating on Circle, citing stagnant USDC growth and rising competition from new stablecoins despite recent regulatory approval.
Bitcoin and Oil Respond to Trump’s US Hormuz Control Plan, But Dubai Mulls a Bypass
Bitcoin prices fell as oil surged following Donald Trump's proposal to impose fees on cargo transiting the volatile Strait of Hormuz.
President Trump, White House press Senate to advance the Clarity Act while ethics fight looms
President Trump and the White House are urging the Senate to pass the Clarity Act to secure U.S. leadership in cryptocurrency and AI.
Bitcoin panic-selling may be ending as sellers' profit margins disappear
Analysts suggest Bitcoin's recent price stability and renewed ETF inflows indicate that the wave of panic selling may be nearing its end.
DOJ moves to drop $722M BitClub case before trial as victims wait to learn what they will recover
The DOJ plans to dismiss its criminal case against BitClub’s Matthew Goettsche, leaving victims uncertain about potential financial recovery.
Strategy pauses its Bitcoin buying spree to hoard a massive $3 billion cash cushion
Strategy has paused Bitcoin purchases and sold a portion of its holdings to build a $3 billion cash reserve for market flexibility.
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.