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Treasury yields hit 19-year peak as Fed holds rates, signals uncertain path ahead
U.S. 30-year Treasury yields surged to 5.24% following the Federal Reserve's decision to hold rates steady with minimal forward guidance. Market participants trimmed bets on a September rate cut amid lingering inflation concerns and geopolitical risks.
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Fed's unclear policy path clouds dollar outlook, MUFG warns
MUFG flagged deteriorating dollar prospects after the Fed held rates steady without signaling future direction. Rising inflation expectations and weakening Fed credibility could steepen the yield curve, historically pressuring the dollar.
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Australia sues Telegram over content moderation failures
Australia's eSafety regulator filed legal action against Telegram, alleging the platform failed to adequately detect and remove extremist content.
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U.S. authorities seize $2.12M in crypto tied to investment fraud scheme
U.S. law enforcement seized approximately $2.12 million in cryptocurrency from a wallet connected to an investment scam operation.
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Ethereum marks 11 years since mainnet launch
Ethereum network reached its 11th anniversary today. The blockchain now underpins the largest decentralized finance ecosystem and hosts billions in tokenized assets.
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Crypto hacks surge to $1.1B in first half of 2026, outpacing all of 2025
On-chain security incidents have resulted in $1.1 billion in losses through H1 2026, already exceeding the full-year 2025 total. April saw $600M in losses across 212 incidents, representing a 3.4x increase in attack frequency year-over-year.
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Samsung SDS explores stablecoin and AI payment services with Upbit operator
Samsung SDS is in discussions with Dunamu, the operator of South Korean exchange Upbit, regarding stablecoin issuance and AI-powered payment services.
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South Korea exchange explores short-selling ban, tighter price limits
Korea Exchange has assessed the technical feasibility of temporarily banning short sales and implementing stricter daily trading limits to address market volatility. Officials clarified no final decision has been made and framed the review as precautionary.
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Robinhood posts record quarter as crypto revenue drops 38%
Robinhood reported record quarterly results while cryptocurrency transaction revenue fell 38%. The brokerage is expanding into blockchain infrastructure, tokenized stocks, and decentralized lending.
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Equity futures rally on Microsoft cloud growth; Bitcoin holds $64K amid risk-on sentiment
S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures gained after Microsoft reported accelerating cloud revenue growth while controlling costs, lifting premarket trading. Bitcoin remained near $64,000 as broader market sentiment improved.
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Australia sues Telegram over alleged extremist content moderation failures
Australia's eSafety regulator has initiated legal proceedings against Telegram, claiming the messaging platform failed to detect and remove extremist material posted by users.
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Perpetual futures dominate BTC/ETH price discovery, outpace traditional markets
Perpetual futures contracts are the primary price-setting mechanism for bitcoin and ether. The same derivatives machinery recently priced a major private company IPO more accurately than Wall Street before the stock diverged from futures pricing.
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Fed rate pause fuels mixed Bitcoin outlook as traders eye $70K-$75K range
Following the Federal Reserve's decision to pause rate hikes, Bitcoin traders are positioning for a range-bound market between $70,000 and $75,000, reflecting uncertainty about the macro backdrop.
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Ark Invest trims crypto stock holdings amid market pullback
Cathie Wood's Ark Invest sold positions in Bitmine, Bullish, and Block as crypto-linked equities declined. The firm simultaneously added SpaceX shares worth ~$14.5M.
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Aave proposes deprecating 75 reserves affecting $98M in supplied assets
Aave governance has proposed deprecating 75 reserves and six deployments, impacting approximately $98 million in supplied assets and $15.6 million in outstanding debt across the protocol.
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South Korea to launch crypto tax framework in January 2027
South Korea's Finance Minister confirmed the country will implement cryptocurrency taxation starting January 2027, marking a major regulatory milestone for the region.
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Aave to wind down deployments on six chains, affecting $98M in deposits
Aave founder announced the protocol will deprecate 50 low-adoption reserves and exit deployments on Sonic, Scroll, zkSync, Metis, Soneium, and Aptos. The move affects roughly $98M in supplied assets and $16M in debt as the protocol consolidates to reduce operational and technical risk.
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Senators reach ethics compromise on CLARITY Act crypto bill
Senators Tillis and Gallego have agreed on a bipartisan ethics amendment to the CLARITY Act, though specifics remain undisclosed and White House sign-off is pending. Senate recess looms in seven days with 60 votes still needed.
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CLARITY Act amended with ethics rules banning crypto compensation for officials
Senators added ethics provisions to the CLARITY Act requiring senior officials to divest or use blind trusts for crypto holdings, and banning crypto issuance as compensation, with daily penalties up to $250K for breaches.
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Japanese game developer Gumi launches $18.3M crypto fund with SBI, Daiwa
Gumi, a Japanese game developer, has established an $18.3 million fund focused on Bitcoin and altcoins in partnership with SBI Financial Services and backing from Daiwa Securities Group.
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Chinese publication warns of Bitcoin extortion scam using its name
China Business Journal reported that fraudsters impersonated the newspaper to demand Bitcoin payments from companies, threatening to publish damaging investigative reports unless paid.
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Fed decision sparks $280M in crypto liquidations despite flat prices
Bitcoin and ether volatility around the Federal Reserve's rate announcement triggered roughly 90,000 trader liquidations totaling $280 million, with roughly equal losses across long and short positions despite 24-hour prices remaining largely unchanged.
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$25B in whale stablecoin inflows signals potential market shift
Large holders have moved $25 billion into stablecoins, a metric often watched as an indicator of upcoming trading or market positioning changes in crypto.
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Bitcoin ETF inflows resume as spot funds attract $32M despite price dip
US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $32.1M in inflows Wednesday, reversing a four-day outflow streak even as BTC traded below $64K. Ether funds meanwhile saw outflows.
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US senators pressure Apple to avoid Chinese chip suppliers on sanctions list
US lawmakers have called on Apple to drop plans to source memory chips from blacklisted Chinese manufacturers CXMT and YMTC, citing national security concerns over technology supply chains.
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Large Bitcoin holder moves 625 BTC to exchange after year-long pause
A whale address deposited 625 BTC (~$40M) to FalconX exchange following over a year of inactivity, suggesting a potential sale. The holder has experienced significant unrealized losses on the position.
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US public debt exceeds 100% of GDP, first time since WWII
US publicly held debt has crossed the 100% GDP threshold for the first time since World War II, marking a significant fiscal milestone with potential implications for monetary policy and alternative asset demand.
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South Korea confirms crypto tax enforcement starting 2027
South Korea's finance minister confirmed the country will implement capital gains tax on crypto starting January 1, 2027, after three prior delays. Gains above KRW 2.5 million will face 20% tax (22% with local levies), potentially impacting trading volume in a major retail market.
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Ostium attributes $24M exploit to off-chain breach, not smart contract bug
Ostium protocol experienced a $24 million exploit attributed to an off-chain security breach rather than a smart contract vulnerability. The team confirmed trader collateral remained safe and plans to announce a recovery strategy for liquidity providers.
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Fed holds rates, signals hawkish stance; analysts debate bitcoin's near-term test
The Federal Reserve maintained interest rates while signaling a hawkish stance, prompting crypto analysts to reassess risk-asset positioning. Consensus exists on the hawkish shift, but views diverge on whether bitcoin faces its key challenge immediately or in the coming weeks.
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Aave deprecates 50 low-adoption assets, exits six blockchain deployments
Aave is sunsetting 50 underutilized asset reserves and withdrawing from Sonic, Scroll, zkSync, Metis, Soneium, and Aptos. The move affects approximately $98M in supply and $16M in debt across those reserves.
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BTC, SOL, XRP spot ETFs see inflows; ETH outflows on July 29
Spot ETFs tracking BTC, SOL, and XRP recorded net inflows on July 29, while ETH spot ETFs experienced net outflows. BTC led with $32.11M inflow.
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South Korea proposes interim stablecoin framework ahead of crypto law
South Korea's policy report recommends temporary licensing guidance and regulatory flexibility for stablecoin issuers while the Digital Asset Basic Act is finalized.
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Australia's regulator sues Telegram over alleged failure to remove extremist content
Australia's internet regulator has initiated legal proceedings against Telegram, alleging the platform failed to remove content linked to terrorism and extremism.
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Bitcoin ETFs see $32M net inflows; BlackRock IBIT leads
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $32.11M in net inflows on July 29, with BlackRock's IBIT capturing $89.83M despite outflows elsewhere. Morgan Stanley's new Ethereum Trust also posted $14.30M inflow.
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US Treasury sanctions Iranian maritime firm for using Bitcoin to evade restrictions
The US Treasury designated HormuzSafe, an Iranian maritime company, for accepting Bitcoin and other digital assets to circumvent sanctions and funnel revenue to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
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Lazarus Group transfers 121.5 BTC in latest blockchain movement
The Lazarus Group, a state-linked hacking collective, moved approximately 121.5 BTC (valued around $7.74M) in a fresh on-chain transfer, according to blockchain analytics firm Arkham.
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Russia detains BitRiver founder on fraud allegations
Russian authorities detained BitRiver founder Runets on fraud charges related to a deal with conglomerate En+ that allegedly caused $12.5M in damages, according to reports.
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Ark Invest trims crypto-linked equity positions in July selloff
Cathie Wood's Ark Invest sold stakes in Bitmine, Block, Robinhood, and Bullish on July 29, totaling roughly $4.5M across the four positions, signaling reduced exposure to crypto-adjacent equities.
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SEC poised to draft crypto rules independently if Congress delays CLARITY Act
SEC Chair Paul Atkins stated the agency will pursue crypto market regulation through its existing authority if the CLARITY Act fails to pass, though he noted legislation would provide a more stable long-term framework.
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