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Trump-backed Bitcoin firm drops 8% before reverse stock split
American Bitcoin, associated with the Trump family, fell 8.4% ahead of a planned reverse stock split aimed at maintaining Nasdaq listing compliance.
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Bitcoin ETFs see $8.5B outflows since early May
Bitcoin spot ETFs have experienced $8.475 billion in net outflows since May 6. Santiment interprets the outflow pattern as capitulation-driven selling rather than a sign of deeper market distress.
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dYdX Labs launches Arcus DEX for stock tokens and perpetuals on Robinhood Chain
dYdX Labs founder Antonio Juliano unveiled Arcus, a decentralized exchange combining tokenized stock trading with perpetual futures contracts, developed in partnership with Robinhood Crypto on the Robinhood Chain network.
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Solana rolls out stake-weighted onchain governance for validators
Solana Foundation introduced SGP (Solana Governance Proposals), enabling validators to propose and vote on core ecosystem decisions via stake-weighted voting. Validators need 100k SOL delegated to submit proposals; votes require 15% network stake support to proceed.
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Ark Invest buys $18M in Circle shares as stablecoin rival OUSD pressures stock
Ark Invest purchased $18 million in Circle shares as the stablecoin issuer's stock declined 41% over the past month, including an 18% drop following the launch of competing stablecoin OUSD.
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Large Bitcoin withdrawal from Kraken to unknown address
Whale Alert detected a transfer of 1,044 BTC (~$62.8M) moving from Kraken exchange to an unidentified wallet, signaling potential institutional or whale movement.
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Lookonchain flags heavy token concentration in $WYNN launch
On-chain analyst Lookonchain reports that James Wynn controls over 65% of $WYNN token supply across personal and newly created wallets, with only 1 of 3 prior token launches surviving. Current market cap stands at $320K.
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Lummis defends Clarity Act against Warren's illicit finance concerns
Senator Cynthia Lummis disputed Senator Elizabeth Warren's criticism of the Clarity Act, asserting the bill includes 16+ safeguards against illicit finance rather than loopholes as alleged.
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Crypto card deposits surpass $10B milestone with strong year-over-year growth
Cryptocurrency card deposits have reached $10 billion for the first time, reflecting 82% growth year-to-date and approximately 250% growth compared to the prior year.
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Cloudflare launches stablecoin payment gateway for developers
Cloudflare opened a waitlist for its Monetization Gateway, enabling developers to monetize web content and APIs with direct stablecoin settlements via the x402 protocol.
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Crypto industry leads U.S. election spending at $189M through June
Crypto sector has spent $189 million on U.S. elections as of June, surpassing combined spending by AI, big tech, and betting industries, signaling growing political influence.
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Robinhood rolls out in-app DeFi lending via Morpho protocol
Robinhood has introduced its first decentralized lending feature within its app, built on Morpho protocol and accepting USDe as collateral. The move expands the broker's DeFi offerings to retail users.
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XRP and HYPE funds gain as investors reduce bitcoin and ether ETF positions
Investors are shifting capital away from bitcoin and ether exchange-traded funds toward XRP and HYPE funds, signaling a rotation in crypto asset preference.
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Polygon token burns reach 107M this year amid price decline
Polygon has burned 107 million POL tokens in 2024, yet the asset's price has declined. The disconnect between deflationary mechanics and market performance raises questions about broader demand drivers.
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Europe's MiCA crypto rules now fully in effect after July 1 deadline
The EU's Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) regulation entered its final enforcement phase on July 1, completing the transition period. The framework now applies comprehensively to crypto service providers and market participants across Europe.
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Trump reports $1B+ crypto earnings from token ventures in 2025
Trump disclosed over $1 billion in crypto-related income for 2025, including $635M from $TRUMP meme coin licensing and $500M+ from World Liberty Financial token sales, according to financial filings.
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Bitcoin, Ether open interest drops after $8.35B in long liquidations
Crypto markets entered Q3 with reduced leverage and thinner liquidity following sharp declines in BTC and ETH open interest. Liquidations, ETF outflows, and lower market depth signal a reset in positioning.
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Bitcoin options traders hedge with $50K puts as gold futures signal weakness
Options traders are accumulating put contracts at $50,000 strike levels on Bitcoin, while gold futures have formed a death cross pattern, suggesting market participants are positioning defensively ahead of potential further declines.
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Crypto firms spend $189M on 2026 midterm elections, led by Ripple and Coinbase
Major cryptocurrency companies including Ripple, Crypto.com, and Coinbase were among the largest corporate donors to the 2026 midterm elections, collectively contributing $189 million to political campaigns and causes.
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LINE NEXT to roll out Unifi Pay globally in Q3 with stablecoin support
LINE NEXT, a LINE Yahoo subsidiary with 300M users, plans to launch Unifi Pay payment platform in Q3 supporting USDT, JPYC, and IDRP. The service offers near-instant settlement and zero fees; beta processed 100B KRW in the past year.
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Aave records strongest single-day wallet growth since late 2021
Aave added 1,806 new wallets in one day, marking its largest daily user influx in nearly five years. AAVE token has climbed roughly 20% over the past week despite broader market weakness.
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Canaccord lowers MSTR price target to $130 from $163
Canaccord Genuity reduced its price target for MicroStrategy to $130, down from $163, signaling a more cautious outlook on the bitcoin-heavy software firm.
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UK investors file lawsuit against Binance and CZ over derivatives sales
Nearly 1,700 UK-based investors have filed suit against Binance and founder Changpeng Zhao in London High Court, alleging unauthorized sales of crypto derivatives.
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Solana network fees surge to 30-day peak amid increased activity
Solana transaction fees have climbed to their highest level in 30 days, rising approximately 60% over the month, signaling elevated network congestion and demand.
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MiCA enforcement live; Binance halts EU services as rivals vie for users
EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets regulation (MiCA) took effect today, prompting Binance to suspend new EU account registrations and deposit services. Coinbase, OKX, and Gate.io are competing for displaced users with deposit incentives up to 10%.
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Winklevoss twins move $60M BTC to Gemini in apparent selling activity
The Winklevoss twins transferred approximately $60M in Bitcoin and $7M in Ethereum to Gemini, following a pattern consistent with pre-sale custody movements. The pair retains over $300M in BTC holdings.
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Public token sales hit 4-year low in Q2 as fundraising plummets
Q2 2026 saw only 47 public token offerings raising $40M, marking the lowest quarterly total in four years. Capital raised fell 95% from cycle peak, with deal count down 91%.
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MiCA enforcement triggers Binance EU exit; rivals offer deposit bonuses
EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets regulation took effect today, prompting Binance to halt new EU account signups and deposits. Coinbase, OKX, and Gate.io are competing for displaced users with deposit incentives up to 10%.
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Whale opens 20x leveraged long on 800 BTC across new wallets
On-chain tracker Lookonchain reports four newly created wallets, likely controlled by one entity, have established a combined 20x leveraged long position totaling 800 BTC (~$47M) over the past five days.
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Poland blocks MiCA licensing path as president refuses to sign regulator bill
Poland's president has declined to sign legislation granting regulatory authority to approve crypto firms under the EU's MiCA framework, leaving Polish crypto companies unable to obtain licenses domestically and forcing them to seek authorization elsewhere.
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Citi lowers Bitcoin 12-month forecast amid negative crypto ETF flows
Citigroup revised its Bitcoin price target downward to $82,000 from $112,000, citing a reversal in cryptocurrency ETF inflows, per Reuters reporting.
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Bitcoin ETFs see record $4.5B outflow in June
US spot Bitcoin ETFs experienced record monthly outflows of $4.5 billion in June, bringing year-to-date withdrawals to $5.5 billion and marking an unprecedented pace of institutional redemptions.
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South Korea pursues prosecution of crypto trader over alleged pump-and-dump
South Korean authorities are moving to prosecute a crypto holder accused of artificially inflating a token's price on foreign exchanges before liquidating holdings domestically, signaling increased enforcement against market manipulation.
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Goliath Ventures CEO admits guilt in $250M crypto Ponzi scheme
The CEO of Goliath Ventures has pleaded guilty in connection with a $250 million cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme, according to reporting by Decrypt.
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Binance tokenized stocks reach $1B in assets under management
Binance announced that its tokenized stocks offering has surpassed $1 billion in assets under management, marking a significant milestone for the exchange's equities product.
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XRP holds above $1 as leverage unwinds sharply
XRP remained above $1 while open interest collapsed from $1.3B to under $150M, signaling a deleveraging event. Traders are watching the $1.08–$1.10 zone as a critical support level.
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Goliath Ventures CEO admits to $250M crypto fraud scheme
Christopher Delgado pleaded guilty to operating a fraudulent liquidity pool that defrauded investors of at least $400 million, with proceeds used for luxury purchases including real estate and vehicles.
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Edel Finance hit by flash-loan oracle exploit, loses $403K
Edel Finance's xStock lending reserves were targeted in a flash-loan oracle manipulation attack, resulting in approximately $403,000 in losses.
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Goliath Ventures CEO pleads guilty to $400M crypto fraud scheme
Christopher Delgado, former CEO of Goliath Ventures, entered a guilty plea to fraud and money laundering charges related to a $400M Ponzi scheme. He agreed to forfeit properties, vehicles, luxury goods, and cryptocurrency holdings.
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