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Senator Hagerty pushes for vote on CLARITY crypto legislation
US Senator Bill Hagerty publicly called for a vote on the CLARITY Act, a proposed cryptocurrency regulatory framework.
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CFTC orders George Santos to disgorge profits, pay fine for Kalshi prediction market trade
The CFTC has ordered former congressman George Santos to return $17,000 in profits and pay a $17,500 fine for insider trading on Kalshi's State of the Union prediction market. Santos publicly committed to attending the event, then bet against his own attendance.
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EDX Markets raises $76M Series C from SBI Holdings
Institutional crypto trading platform EDX Markets closed a $76 million Series C funding round led by Tokyo-listed financial group SBI Holdings, which becomes a strategic investor in the U.S. exchange.
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Western Union and Rain roll out stablecoin card across 37 markets
Western Union and Rain have launched a card that holds remittances in USDPT, a Solana-based stablecoin issued by Anchorage, enabling spending at Visa merchants globally. The stablecoin currently has $7.4M in circulation.
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US senators request SEC investigation into Trump memecoin after 95% price drop
US senators have called for an SEC investigation into a memecoin associated with President Trump, citing concerns of a potential rug pull. The token has declined 95% since its launch.
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Coinbase, Visa, Mastercard back multiple stablecoins alongside USDC
Executives from Coinbase, Visa and Mastercard indicated they will support multiple stablecoin options, positioning Open USD as a complementary payments infrastructure rather than a USDC replacement.
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Base stablecoin volume surges past 2025 total with months remaining
Stablecoin transaction volume on the Base blockchain has already exceeded $26.1 trillion in 2026, outpacing the entire prior year's $17.5 trillion with five months left to go.
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Western Union launches Visa card for stablecoin spending
Western Union has introduced Stablecard, a Visa-branded card powered by Rain that enables users to hold and spend dollar-backed stablecoins, marking the remittance giant's entry into crypto-native payments.
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New York sues Kalshi prediction market exchange after court loss
New York state has filed a lawsuit against Kalshi, a prediction market exchange, following an unfavorable court ruling in the platform's regulatory dispute.
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Hyperliquid open interest crosses $4B milestone
Hyperliquid's HIP-3 perpetual futures platform has reached $4 billion in open interest for the first time, signaling growing adoption of the decentralized derivatives venue.
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Galaxy Digital and BNY Mellon launch institutional staking service
Galaxy Digital and BNY Mellon have partnered to offer institutional staking through BNY's Digital Asset Custody platform, integrating custody, fund accounting, and staking rewards in one service.
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BNY Mellon adds staking services for institutional clients via Galaxy partnership
Major custody provider BNY Mellon is expanding into staking services for eligible institutional clients, partnering with Galaxy to enable yield generation on proof-of-stake assets.
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Senators call for SEC probe of Trump memecoin as crypto bill advances
Senators Warren and Blumenthal have requested the SEC investigate President Trump's memecoin, as Congress moves forward on crypto legislation.
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Samsung eyes stablecoin distribution via 800M Galaxy phones
Samsung is exploring ways to integrate digital asset wallets and blockchain payment capabilities into its Galaxy smartphone ecosystem, positioning itself as a potential major stablecoin distributor, according to analyst commentary.
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Binance launches Lite Loan for BTC-backed borrowing with promotional terms
Binance introduced Lite Loan, allowing users to borrow up to 1,000 USDT against BTC holdings. The product features a 0.5% promotional upfront fee and no liquidation risk for 30 days while collateral continues earning yield.
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CLARITY Act stalls as White House delays response to Senate ethics compromise
The CLARITY Act's legislative progress remains uncertain after the White House has not yet responded to a Tillis-Gallego ethics compromise proposal. The Senate is set to leave August 7 with no floor vote currently scheduled.
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Over $102M USDT moved to Bitfinex in single transaction
Whale Alert detected a transfer of approximately 102.8 million USDT from an unidentified wallet to the Bitfinex exchange, signaling potential large-scale trading or deposit activity.
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Citadel's Rubner: July selloff reset bull market, cleared excess positioning
Citadel's Scott Rubner characterized July's sharp decline and sector rotation as a healthy reset rather than an end to the bull market, noting retail turned net sellers and leveraged ETF assets fell over $60B from June peaks.
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Trump administration considers restricting Chinese data center imports
The Trump administration is reportedly drafting a ban on U.S. imports of Chinese data center equipment, according to sources. The move reflects broader trade and technology policy tensions.
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BlackRock launches tokenized money market fund access in Europe
BlackRock expanded its tokenized cash platform to Europe, offering on-chain access to $311 billion in money market funds alongside a new daily reinvestment stablecoin product.
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Deribit leads BTC options, Bybit dominates ETH as market consolidates
Five major platforms handled $864.6B in combined BTC/ETH options volume in H1 2026. Deribit held 49.3% of overall market but lost share month-over-month; Bybit led ETH options at 38% versus Deribit's 29%.
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Hashdex Bitcoin ETF to shut as inflows slow amid AI sector competition
Hashdex's spot bitcoin ETF, the smallest U.S. fund in its category with $14.7M AUM, is closing as investor capital flows toward AI-related assets. BlackRock's IBIT holds $47B by comparison.
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Five convicted in London kidnapping of crypto investors
Five individuals were convicted in connection with the kidnapping and torture of cryptocurrency millionaires in London. The case highlights security risks faced by high-net-worth crypto holders.
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Hyperliquid dominates perpetual DEX market with $218B July volume
Hyperliquid's July perpetual trading volume reached $218 billion, surpassing the combined volume of seven other leading DEXs. Overall top-eight platform volume declined 17% month-over-month.
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Five convicted in London kidnapping case targeting crypto wealth holders
UK authorities secured convictions against five individuals for imprisoning cryptocurrency millionaires in a London-based extortion scheme. Two defendants were also convicted of blackmail conspiracy.
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Warren calls for SEC probe into Trump memecoin over fraud concerns
Sen. Elizabeth Warren has urged the SEC to investigate a Trump-branded memecoin for potential fraud, according to CNN reporting.
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Solana governance proposal seeks 14x increase in daily SOL burns
A Solana governance proposal would increase daily SOL token burns from approximately $47,000 to $650,000 while also doubling the disinflation rate, according to CoinDesk.
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Binance rolls out bitcoin-collateralized lending product for retail users
Binance introduced Lite Loan, allowing eligible users to borrow up to $1,000 in USDT using bitcoin as collateral, expanding its lending offerings.
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BlackRock launches Ethereum-based tokenized money market fund shares in Europe
BlackRock rolled out tokenized share classes for European money market funds on Ethereum via JPMorgan's Kinexys platform, covering funds with $311 billion in assets under management.
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US-Japan yen intervention signals potential liquidity shift for risk assets
The US and Japan conducted their first joint yen intervention in 28 years amid elevated bond yields and concerns over yen carry-trade unwinding, potentially affecting liquidity conditions for Bitcoin and other risk assets.
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Coinbase opposition blamed for CLARITY Act's fading prospects in Senate
Coinbase faces industry criticism after its January stance against the CLARITY Act reportedly weakened the bill's chances. Approval odds have dropped to 25% ahead of Senate recess, according to Arca's CIO.
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BlackRock launches tokenized funds on Ethereum and Solana
BlackRock has introduced tokenized funds available on both Ethereum and Solana blockchains, marking institutional expansion into on-chain asset management.
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Warsh's Fed approach could pressure dollar if inflation credibility erodes
Commerzbank warns that Kevin Warsh's monetary policy strategy—relying on market-driven yield increases rather than rate hikes—risks undermining Fed credibility if inflation remains elevated, potentially weakening the dollar.
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Texas data center audit may tighten power supply, benefiting existing mining operations
Bernstein analysts suggest a state audit of Texas data centers could constrain regional power availability, potentially increasing the competitive advantage of established bitcoin mining and AI facilities already operating in the state.
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Intesa Sanpaolo slashes Bitcoin ETF stake, triples Ethereum staking ETF holdings
Italy's largest bank cut its iShares Bitcoin Trust position by 94% to 40,723 shares in Q2, while tripling its Staked Ethereum ETF holdings to 349,600 shares. The bank also established a new put position equivalent to 500,000 IBIT shares, per its latest 13F filing.
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US and Japan intervene to support yen amid carry-trade volatility
The US and Japan conducted their first joint currency intervention since 1998, with Japan reportedly spending up to $36.6 billion to stabilize the yen. Analysts note the move may slow sharp declines but unlikely to reverse broader trends affecting crypto carry trades.
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South Africa proposes activity-based crypto reporting framework
South Africa is advancing a regulatory proposal requiring activity-based reporting for cryptocurrency transactions, marking a step toward formalized crypto oversight in the region.
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250M USDC minted from treasury
Whale Alert detected a 250 million USDC mint from the USDC Treasury, representing a significant stablecoin supply increase.
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XRP holders can now borrow stablecoins on Morpho Blue using wrapped FXRP
Flare Networks' wrapped XRP token (FXRP) is now accepted as collateral on Morpho Blue, enabling XRP holders to borrow RLUSD stablecoins on Ethereum without liquidating their holdings.
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Apple restores Telegram after child safety content removal
Apple briefly delisted Telegram from its App Store over child safety violations; the platform was restored after removing the offending content and banning the user responsible. Gram token rebounded following the reinstatement.
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