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Robinhood Chain TVL surges past $600M in a week
Total value locked in applications on Robinhood Chain has climbed above $600M, marking roughly 50% growth over the past seven days, according to Token Terminal data.
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US court halts Minnesota's prediction market ban pending legal challenge
A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction blocking Minnesota's ban on prediction markets, allowing Kalshi and Polymarket to operate in the state while litigation proceeds.
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Bitcoin drops 2% as Asian equities tumble
Bitcoin fell 2% following U.S. market close, coinciding with a sharp 10% decline in South Korea's Kospi index, signaling broader risk-off sentiment across markets.
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Trump admin developing voluntary AI model review framework
The Trump administration is reportedly finalizing a voluntary framework that would require companies to submit advanced AI models to government review before public release, according to The Information.
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Bitcoin ETFs see $11.6M outflow; Ethereum funds attract $9.2M inflow
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs posted net outflows of $11.64M on July 27, with BlackRock's IBIT leading the decline. Ethereum ETFs meanwhile recorded $9.23M in inflows, driven by BlackRock's ETHA gaining $11.75M.
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Marathon CEO: AI data centers more profitable than Bitcoin mining per watt
Marathon CEO Fred Thiel said electricity economics now favor AI over Bitcoin mining, prompting the major miner to pivot toward data centers while maintaining BTC operations for surplus power utilization.
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Arthur Hayes accumulates 7,213 ETH since mid-July
BitMEX founder Arthur Hayes has purchased over 7,200 ETH since July 15 at an average price of $1,923 per coin, according to transaction tracking. His recent $6.39M buy adds to the accumulation pattern.
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Large Bitcoin transfer to OKEx detected
Whale Alert detected a transfer of approximately 1,879 BTC (valued near $119M) from an unidentified wallet to OKEx exchange.
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Zimbabwe green-lights seven fintech projects for regulatory testing
Zimbabwe's financial regulator has admitted seven fintech ventures into its regulatory sandbox, allowing controlled testing of services without guaranteeing eventual commercial approval.
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Stablecoin market shrinks $7.7B in June, largest drop since Terra collapse
Stablecoin market capitalization fell $7.7 billion in June, the steepest monthly decline since May 2022, dropping to roughly $300 billion. Despite the supply contraction, adjusted transaction volume hit a record $1.79 trillion, up 63% month-over-month, indicating sustained settlement activity.
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South Korea's KOSPI halts trading after 8% tech-driven plunge
South Korea's KOSPI index dropped over 8% due to a technology sector selloff, triggering a 20-minute circuit breaker—the seventh such halt this year. This signals broader market stress and risk-off sentiment.
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Binance runs monthly phishing drills on staff; South Korea crypto volumes plunge
Binance conducts regular phishing simulations against its own employees as a security measure. South Korean crypto trading volumes dropped sharply this week amid broader Asia regulatory and market developments.
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Whale wallet withdraws 2,100+ ETH from Binance in latest accumulation move
Lookonchain reports a newly created wallet withdrew over 2,100 ETH from Binance, joining a pattern of large holders accumulating the asset recently.
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Fundstrat's Bitmine acquires 7,500 ETH from BitGo
On-chain analyst Lookonchain reports that Bitmine, associated with Fundstrat's Tom Lee, purchased 7,500 ETH (~$14.6M) from BitGo custody in a recent transaction.
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South Korea's KOSPI stock index halts after 8% decline triggers circuit breaker
South Korea's primary stock index KOSPI experienced an 8% drop, prompting an automatic trading halt via circuit breaker mechanism. This signals broader market volatility with potential spillover effects on risk assets including crypto.
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Ondo Finance launches execution layer for financial markets
Ondo Finance unveiled the Ondo Network, a new execution layer designed to merge centralized exchange performance with blockchain transparency for financial markets.
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Markets price 36% odds of Fed rate hike this week; hawkish rhetoric may suffice
Traders are assigning roughly 36% probability to a Fed rate increase at this week's FOMC meeting. A Charles Schwab strategist suggests Fed Chair Kevin Warsh may adopt a hawkish stance that could influence markets without requiring an actual hike.
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South Korea's KOSPI index plunges over 7.5%
South Korea's primary stock index KOSPI fell sharply by more than 7.5%, signaling broader market stress in a region with significant crypto trading activity.
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Microsoft AI chief warns of AI-driven cyberattack risks after OpenAI agent breach
Microsoft's Mustafa Suleyman characterized an OpenAI AI agent breach targeting Hugging Face as a cautionary sign of emerging AI-powered cyber threats to the broader ecosystem.
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Arthur Hayes accumulates 7,200+ ETH since mid-July
Lookonchain reports that crypto executive Arthur Hayes has purchased approximately 7,200 ETH totaling ~$13.9M since July 15, with an average entry around $1,923 per coin.
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NY AG opposes CLARITY Act, warns it weakens state crypto enforcement
New York Attorney General Letitia James has cautioned that the CLARITY Act could undermine state-level crypto oversight, calling on Congress to strengthen consumer safeguards instead.
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1,812 BTC moved from Kraken to unknown address
Whale Alert detected a transfer of approximately 1,812 BTC from Kraken to an unidentified wallet, representing a significant on-chain movement.
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Large USDC deposit flows into Aave protocol
Whale Alert detected a transfer of approximately 191.6 million USDC to Aave from an unidentified address, signaling notable liquidity movement into the lending protocol.
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Dragonfly partner warns crypto VC may enter final cycle as platforms consolidate
Dragonfly managing partner Haseeb Qureshi predicts crypto venture capital could face structural decline by 2030 as major platforms dominate, leaving fewer opportunities for new startups despite continued growth in Bitcoin, Ethereum, and stablecoins.
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Coinbase CEO: Clarity Act nears passage with bipartisan support
Brian Armstrong reports the Clarity Act is close to passage, describing it as a bipartisan compromise reached after extensive legislative work across party lines.
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Senate delays crypto Clarity Act as leadership prioritizes other legislation
The U.S. Senate majority leader is deferring floor time for the crypto Clarity Act to focus on unrelated bills, pushing back the timeline for a vote on the industry's key policy initiative.
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Storj Labs files for Chapter 11, plans to include token holders in reorganized entity
Storj Labs has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, marking the fourth crypto company to announce a failure or wind-down in a week. The company says it intends to preserve token holder participation in the reorganized business.
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MicroStrategy raises $544M via stock sale, halts Bitcoin purchases
MicroStrategy sold 5.4M shares through its ATM program, raising $544.5M, but made no Bitcoin purchases last week, maintaining holdings at 843,775 BTC. The company also repurchased $25M of preferred stock.
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Tokenized stocks surge on Robinhood Chain as markets rally; ETH ETF inflows lead BTC
Tokenized stocks jumped 5x on Robinhood Chain amid broader market recovery following an 8% oil decline. Ethereum ETF inflows are outpacing Bitcoin, and another major crypto exchange has ceased operations.
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Two wallets withdraw 6,765 BTC from Binance
Two new wallets withdrew approximately 6,765 BTC (worth ~$441M) from Binance, according to on-chain data. Large exchange outflows are tracked as potential indicators of market movement.
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Bitcoin options traders reduce downside hedges before Fed meeting
Bitcoin put/call ratio has declined to 0.52 from 0.76 in late June, with one-week downside protection costs falling sharply. The shift suggests options traders are positioning for reduced volatility around the FOMC decision.
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Zcash activates Ironwood upgrade with new shielded pool
Zcash is deploying its Ironwood network upgrade tomorrow, which introduces an enhanced shielded pool for privacy transactions.
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US CLARITY Act passage seen as catalyst for institutional RWA adoption
RedStone founder suggests the CLARITY Act's passage could unlock major institutional capital deployment in real-world asset tokenization, as large financial players have remained cautious while smaller firms lead current RWA activity.
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Storj Labs files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy; STORJ token slides
Storj Labs, the decentralized storage platform, filed for voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy on July 26 to address legacy liabilities. STORJ token fell sharply in response to the filing.
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Bitcoin ETFs see $465M outflow in two days as IBIT leads withdrawals
Spot Bitcoin ETFs experienced net outflows totaling $465 million over a two-day period, with BlackRock's IBIT fund accounting for a significant portion of the redemptions.
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SparkKitty malware targets crypto wallets via mobile app photo scanning
Check Point researchers discovered SparkKitty malware embedded in mobile applications that attempts to extract cryptocurrency wallet seed phrases by analyzing photos on infected devices.
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Bitcoin ETFs see $465M outflow as geopolitical tensions, rate concerns weigh
Bitcoin spot ETFs, including BlackRock's IBIT, experienced $465M in outflows over two days, reversing a week-long $1B inflow period. Analysts attribute the shift to escalating U.S.-Iran tensions and renewed concerns about Federal Reserve rate hikes.
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Zcash Ironwood upgrade set to activate on mainnet
Zcash's Ironwood upgrade is scheduled to go live on the mainnet on July 28, marking a significant protocol update for the privacy-focused blockchain.
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Sberbank to launch crypto trading platform by year-end after Russia passes trading bill
Russia's largest bank Sberbank announced plans to build crypto trading infrastructure including a digital depository and wallet by December 1, following the State Duma's approval of a comprehensive crypto trading law in July.
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Rising US debt fuels investor demand for bitcoin and gold as hedge
Mounting US government debt is prompting investors to seek shelter in bitcoin and gold as potential hedges against dollar depreciation, according to market observers.
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