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Ripple SEC Victory: 4,000 XRP Holder Affidavits Shaped Judge's Ruling
Three years after Judge Analisa Torres ruled XRP is not a security, lawyer John Deaton credits nearly 4,000 XRP holder affidavits and an amicus brief representing 76,000 holders as decisive factors in Ripple's SEC victory.
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Galaxy Digital launches GOFR for institutional onchain credit access
Galaxy Digital introduced GOFR (Galaxy Onchain Financing Rates) on July 14, 2026, aggregating DeFi lending rates from four protocols and backing positions with up to $100 million of its own capital for institutional borrowers.
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Argentina vs. England 2026 World Cup semifinal: Kraken's crypto breakthrough
Argentina and England clash in the 2026 World Cup semifinal on July 15 with Kraken as official crypto sponsor, drawing billions in prediction market volume and highlighting blockchain's growing footprint in mainstream sports.
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IBM warns Q2 earnings at risk from delayed deals and supply chain drag
IBM warned that Q2 results could miss expectations due to large deals failing to close on schedule and supply chain disruptions. The company posted strong Q1 revenue of $15.9 billion but faces headwinds as it repositions around hybrid cloud and AI.
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Bitcoin braces for CPI and Warsh testimony collision today
June CPI data and Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's congressional testimony collide within 90 minutes today, setting up a critical test for Bitcoin and rate expectations. A softer inflation print could ease hawkish pressure, but geopolitical oil shocks and sticky core inflation complicate the picture.
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ECB selects 36 providers for digital euro pilot launching 2027
The European Central Bank has chosen 36 payment service providers, including Stripe, Revolut, and major European banks, to test a digital euro in a 12-month trial beginning in the second half of 2027 after receiving over 50 applications.
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Bitcoin falls to $62,600 as U.S.-Iran tensions drive oil surge
Bitcoin fell to $62,600 and broader crypto indices declined as traders fled riskier assets amid rising oil prices tied to U.S.-Iran conflict, with Treasury yields climbing and rate-sensitive markets under pressure.
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Prediction markets hit $50B in June as World Cup crushes sportsbooks
Kalshi and Polymarket surged to $50 billion in combined monthly volume during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with prediction-market platforms outpacing traditional U.S. sportsbooks by a factor of 12 to 18.
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JPMorgan Q2 2025 profit hits record on trading revenue and Visa gain
JPMorgan Chase delivered its strongest quarterly profit ever in Q2 2025, driven by record trading revenue and a $4.6 billion gain from its Visa holdings, while CEO Jamie Dimon signaled a strategic pivot on stablecoins amid evolving market conditions.
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Solo Bitcoin miner earns $200K block reward with $200 Bitaxe rig
A hobby-level Bitcoin miner validated a block Friday using a single budget Bitaxe rig, earning a 3.125 BTC reward worth approximately $200,000—the 12th solo block in 2026 as retail miners push toward $4.7 million in annual payouts.
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Binance delists 10 trading pairs from spot and margin July 17
Binance announced it will remove ten trading pairs—four from spot trading and six from margin—effective July 17, 2026, citing periodic reviews to maintain market quality and safeguard users.
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Cardano Whales Accumulate 25.6B ADA at 3.5-Year High
Wallets holding 100,000 to 100 million ADA have accumulated more than 25.6 billion tokens, returning to February 2023 levels. The 1.8% four-month increase coincides with smaller holders reducing positions by 0.7% as ADA trades near multi-year lows.
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Bitcoin near $62K as CPI, Fed testimony, Iran blockade loom
Bitcoin is trading near $62,172, down 3.1% after swinging between $64,273 and $61,794. Three catalysts arrive within 24 hours: June CPI at 8:30 a.m. ET Tuesday, Fed Chair Warsh's congressional testimony at 10:00 a.m., and US military enforcement of an Iran blockade at 4:00 p.m. ET.
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Airbnb CEO: Real-World Asset Tokenization Has 'Something Real'
Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky says real-world asset tokenization addresses friction in investment access by making ownership quicker and simpler, citing trust and underlying asset quality as key to long-term success in the emerging sector.
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TSMC and ASML earnings set to shape AI chip market recovery
TSMC and ASML report second-quarter 2026 earnings this week after both semiconductor names suffered alongside the broader tech selloff in late June. The two firms represent the foundational infrastructure layer of the AI boom.
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Bitcoin holds $62,600 as Iran blockade reignites rate-hike bets
Bitcoin traded near $62,600 on Tuesday as geopolitical tensions and oil gains revived Fed rate-hike expectations, reversing the dovish sentiment that supported crypto in early July. Today's inflation data will be the next key test.
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U.S. government moves $288M in seized bitcoin, ether to Coinbase Prime
The U.S. government transferred approximately $288 million in seized bitcoin and ether to Coinbase Prime on Monday, routing the coins through intermediary wallets despite President Trump's March 2025 executive order designating seized bitcoin for a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and prohibiting sales.
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South Korea Raises FX Thresholds to Boost Won's Global Role
South Korea raised thresholds for overseas remittances and foreign borrowing while extending currency services to more firms, aiming to increase the won's use in international trade and finance.
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Solo Bitcoin miner nets $200K with $150 Bitaxe in 8-hour run
A hobbyist using a $150 open-source ASIC miner struck Bitcoin block 957,382 in just eight hours on Public Pool, earning 3.1382 BTC worth approximately $200,000. Solo mining has surged 41% year-over-year, with 24 blocks claimed in the past 12 months.
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Senator Lummis: Congress must grant CFTC power over digital assets
Senator Cynthia Lummis said the CFTC cannot regulate spot markets or protect developers without congressional action, backing the Digital Asset Market CLARITY Act to grant the regulator exclusive jurisdiction over Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other digital commodities.
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2026 World Cup records highest goals-per-game rate since 1970
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has averaged 2.9 goals per match across its first 100 games, marking the most goal-rich tournament since 1970. Simultaneously, crypto integration through Kraken, Avalanche blockchain tokens, and fan token platforms is reshaping how fans engage with the sport.
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Telegram's t.me domain suspended at .me registry, breaking web links
Telegram's t.me domain was placed on serverHold status at the .me registry on July 13, removing it from DNS resolution globally and rendering all t.me links inoperable. The core Telegram app continues to function normally. No public explanation has been provided by the registry or its backend operator, Identity Digital.
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Bitcoin drops 2% as Fed rate hike odds surge to 50% before CPI
Bitcoin and major cryptocurrencies fell more than 2% in 24 hours as money markets priced in a 50% probability of a July Fed rate hike, driven by hawkish remarks from Fed Governor Christopher Waller ahead of Tuesday's consumer price index release.
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Bond traders bet on July Fed rate hike as Chair Warsh signals hawkish stance
Bond traders are placing record bets on a July Fed rate hike following hawkish signals from new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh at his June debut. CME futures show 30% odds for July, while the dot plot suggests nine of 18 policymakers expect at least one hike by year-end, potentially strengthening the dollar and pressuring risk assets including crypto.