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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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AI system weakens cryptographic algorithm in 60 hours, raising quantum-threat timeline for Bitcoin
Researchers report an AI system (HAWK) broke a cryptographic algorithm in 60 hours. While not deployed in Bitcoin, the development underscores the quantum-computing race that Bitcoin developers are working to address through post-quantum cryptography upgrades.
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US Treasury sanctions Iranian firms over extortion scheme involving digital assets
The US Treasury has sanctioned two Iranian-linked entities allegedly operating an IRGC extortion racket that coerced maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz to pay protection fees in both fiat and cryptocurrency.
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Luno cuts 20% of workforce as crypto sector layoffs accelerate
Luno and Gnosis are among at least 12 crypto companies that announced job cuts in July, reflecting ongoing industry restructuring amid market pressures.
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Ethena whales withdraw 102M ENA tokens from exchanges
Large holders of Ethena (ENA) moved 102 million tokens off exchanges, potentially signaling reduced selling pressure or accumulation activity.
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Japanese game studio Gumi launches crypto fund with SBI
Gumi, a Japanese game developer, has partnered with SBI to establish a fund focused on Bitcoin and altcoins. The move expands Gumi's existing crypto operations, which center on XRP holdings that have nearly doubled over the past year.
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Binance.US to seek CFTC license for prediction market platform in August
Binance.US CEO Stephen Gregory announced the company plans to apply for a CFTC designated contract market license in August to operate a prediction market platform.
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Lazarus Group moves 121.5 BTC in tracked transaction
On-chain analyst Lookonchain reports the Lazarus Group hacker collective transferred approximately 121.5 BTC in a recent transaction, continuing monitoring of the North Korean-linked threat actor's digital asset movements.
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Ethereum Foundation appoints SEAL 911 co-founder to board
The Ethereum Foundation has added pcaversaccio, co-founder of SEAL 911, to its board alongside existing members Vitalik Buterin, Aya Miyaguchi, and Patrick Storchenegger.
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BitRiver founder detained over alleged ~$11M fraud in mining equipment deal
Igor Runets, founder of Russia's largest crypto miner BitRiver, was moved to pretrial detention by Moscow court over allegations of receiving advance payment for mining equipment from an En+ subsidiary without delivering goods or refunding ~1 billion rubles.
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Dollar weakens after Fed holds rates steady; September hike bets decline
The U.S. dollar fell sharply following the Federal Reserve's decision to maintain interest rates, as market participants reduced expectations for a rate increase in September.
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Spot DEX volume reaches 2-year low amid liquidity concerns
Decentralized exchange spot trading volume has fallen to its lowest level in two years, raising questions about market liquidity conditions in crypto.
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Large USDT transfer to OKEx signals potential exchange inflow
Whale Alert detected a transfer of approximately 188 million USDT from an unknown wallet to OKEx, a major cryptocurrency exchange.
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Ethereum Foundation appoints privacy-focused board member
Pascal Caversaccio, co-founder of SEAL 911, has joined the Ethereum Foundation's board, reflecting the organization's growing emphasis on privacy and security within its protocol roadmap.
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Tokenized equity holders hit record 759K, up 92% in a month
Holders of tokenized equities reached 759,000 in latest count, marking a 92% surge over 30 days and 522% growth year-to-date, according to RWA tracking data.
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Trump emphasizes US AI leadership, regulatory controls amid China competition
Trump stated the US is prioritizing AI development and regulatory oversight while maintaining technological advantage over China, signaling policy direction on emerging tech governance.
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US arbitration body launches Web3 specialist panel for blockchain disputes
The American Arbitration Association has established a dedicated panel of experts in blockchain, smart contracts, and digital assets to handle crypto-related arbitration cases.
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Multicoin Capital and Bitwise move millions of HYPE to exchanges
Lookonchain reports Multicoin Capital deposited 137k HYPE to Coinbase Prime and Bitwise moved 22.5k HYPE to Coinbase within recent hours, suggesting potential institutional liquidation.
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Block urges Senate to advance CLARITY Act for crypto regulatory clarity
Jack Dorsey's Block has sent a letter to Senate leadership requesting a floor vote on the CLARITY Act, citing the need for regulatory clarity and legal protections for developers and self-custody users.
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Bukele: 2008 crisis pain was deferred, not resolved
El Salvador's president argues the 2008 financial crisis was never truly resolved, only its burden redistributed. A macro commentary relevant to crypto adoption narratives.
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Bitcoin long-term holders taking profits amid rising accumulation activity
Long-term Bitcoin holders are realizing gains while accumulation trends continue to rise, signaling mixed sentiment in the market.
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Whale deposits ~$192M USDC to Aave
An unknown whale transferred approximately 191.7 million USDC tokens to Aave, the leading lending protocol. The transaction signals potential liquidity positioning in DeFi markets.
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Robinhood posts record Q2 revenue on trading surge, crypto growth
Robinhood reported record Q2 revenue of $1.3B and beat earnings estimates, citing strong trading activity, net deposits, and expansion in prediction markets and tokenized assets.
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Macro investor: AI trade's peak may have passed; stablecoins poised for mainstream adoption
Veteran macro investor Jordi Visser argues the most profitable phase of the AI trade cycle may be ending, while stablecoins and tokenization infrastructure could accelerate mainstream adoption as traditional finance and crypto converge.
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BlackRock clients net-sell Bitcoin ETF, boost Ethereum holdings this week
Arkham reports BlackRock's clients have net-sold $60M of the IBIT Bitcoin ETF while purchasing over $20M in Ethereum during the same period, raising questions about institutional rotation between the two assets.
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BNY Mellon to launch blockchain-based digital transfer agency for fund transactions
BNY Mellon, which manages $59 trillion in assets, plans to deploy an on-chain digital transfer agency to record fund transactions and ownership while maintaining legacy systems. Early adopters include Baillie Gifford, BlackRock, and BNY Dreyfus.
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Bitcoin spot trading volume tracking weakest month since late 2023
K33 reports bitcoin spot trading activity is on pace for its slowest month in roughly eight months, with derivatives markets also showing subdued activity.
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Crypto perpetual futures open interest surges past $2B since May
Perpetual futures open interest in crypto markets has more than doubled to exceed $2 billion since May, with Binance holding approximately 35% market share, according to CryptoQuant data.
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$250M USDT withdrawn from OKEx to unknown address
Whale Alert detected a transfer of approximately 250.8 million USDT from OKEx exchange to an unidentified wallet, signaling potential large-scale asset movement.
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Bitcoin holds above $64K ahead of Fed rate decision
Bitcoin gained 0.75% as markets await the Federal Reserve's interest-rate announcement, with inflation at 4.1% keeping rate hikes in focus despite easing oil prices.
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Apple faces lawsuit over fraudulent iPhone wallet app that stole $1.8M in Bitcoin
A fake iPhone wallet application bypassed Apple's app store safeguards and drained approximately $1.8 million in Bitcoin from users, prompting legal action against the company over inadequate vetting procedures.
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Hong Kong's OSL becomes first licensed exchange to offer retail XRP trading
OSL Group, a publicly listed and SFC-regulated exchange in Hong Kong, has launched retail XRP trading, marking the first such offering by a licensed operator in the jurisdiction.
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Apple faces lawsuit over fake wallet app that stole $1.8M in Bitcoin
A lawsuit claims Apple promoted a counterfeit Sparrow Wallet app in its curated crypto collections, leading to the theft of $1.8M in Bitcoin from users who mistook it for the legitimate wallet.
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Tether moves 130M USDT from treasury to unknown address
Whale Alert detected a transfer of approximately 130 million USDT from Tether's treasury wallet to an unidentified address, according to blockchain monitoring data.
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BNY Mellon to use blockchain for trade settlement and asset custody
Bank of New York Mellon, managing $8.6 trillion in assets, plans to adopt blockchain technology for processing trades and recording fund ownership, signaling institutional embrace of distributed ledger infrastructure.
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Tokenized stocks and commodities market reaches $6.6B, driven by exchange expansion
Crypto exchanges are increasingly offering tokenized equities and commodities, with the market growing fivefold according to CoinGecko research. Perpetual futures account for the bulk of trading volume in this segment.
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Binance launches gold and silver options after commodity futures gain traction
Binance has introduced commodity options for gold and silver, expanding its derivatives offerings following strong trading volume in perpetual futures contracts for these metals.
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Hungary eases crypto conversion rules, grants first MiCA license to CoinCash
Hungary has repealed mandatory third-party verification requirements for crypto conversions and awarded CoinCash the country's inaugural Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) license, signaling regulatory progress in the EU framework.
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Russia charges Telegram founder Pavel Durov with aiding terrorism
Russian authorities have filed charges against Telegram founder Pavel Durov, alleging involvement in facilitating terrorism. The case marks a significant escalation in regulatory pressure on the messaging platform.
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Hungary repeals crypto transaction validation rule, grants first MiCA license
Hungary's parliament voted to repeal mandatory third-party validation for certain crypto conversions. Separately, the National Bank of Hungary granted CoinCash operator Tiwala Solutions the country's first MiCA authorization, covering custody, exchange, and advisory services.
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