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Zcash Ironwood upgrade set for July 28 with quantum-resistant shielded pool
Zcash will activate its Ironwood network upgrade at block 3,428,143 on July 28, introducing a new shielded pool with quantum-recoverable notes and supply verification safeguards to address prior Orchard pool concerns.
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Bitcoin ETFs extend weekly inflow streak despite late-week outflows
Bitcoin spot ETFs recorded their third consecutive week of net inflows, though late-week redemptions totaled $465 million with BlackRock's IBIT accounting for the bulk of outflows.
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Coinbase Institutional moves ~795 BTC to unknown wallet
Whale Alert detected a transfer of approximately 795 bitcoin (~$52M) from Coinbase's institutional holdings to an unidentified address, signaling potential institutional repositioning or custody change.
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BNY Mellon subsidiary registers under EU's MiCA framework
BNY Mellon's European unit has registered as a crypto asset service provider under MiCA, joining 15 other firms including banks and platforms added to ESMA's register in the latest update.
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Coinbase CEO warns against crypto startups rebranding as AI plays
Brian Armstrong criticized blockchain projects pivoting to AI branding, arguing that crypto infrastructure will support automation rather than compete with it.
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Ether spot ETFs saw triple Bitcoin's inflows last week
US spot Ether ETFs attracted significantly higher inflows than Bitcoin ETFs in the past week, according to Cointelegraph reporting.
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Zcash activates Ironwood upgrade with enhanced privacy and quantum-resistant features
Zcash is deploying its Ironwood (NU6.3) network upgrade, adding a new shielded pool, quantum-recoverability capabilities, and improved supply verification through the turnstile mechanism.
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Oil slides on Iran-U.S. pause; crypto risk assets rally as Fed decision looms
Brent crude fell 7% after the U.S. and Iran paused military strikes near the Strait of Hormuz, spurring a broader risk-on rally in equities and DeFi tokens. Bitcoin held steady near $65k ahead of Wednesday's Federal Reserve announcement.
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Yen hits 40-year low as BOJ signals more rate hikes ahead
Japan's yen weakened to its lowest in four decades amid expectations the Bank of Japan will maintain rates at 1% but signal further tightening. Economists widely expect BOJ to raise rates to 1.25% by year-end as inflation and currency weakness persist.
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BNY Mellon, BitPay among 15 new CASPs registered under EU's MiCA framework
BNY Mellon's Belgian subsidiary and BitPay have been added to ESMA's MiCA register alongside 13 other crypto asset service providers, bringing total licensed providers to 309 under the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets regulation.
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BitMart exchange shuts down operations
BitMart, a cryptocurrency exchange, has announced it is ceasing operations, joining a wave of exchange closures in the sector.
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Circle mints 250M USDC on Solana
Circle issued 250 million USDC stablecoins on the Solana blockchain, expanding liquidity on the network.
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BitMart exchange shuts down amid market pressures
Crypto exchange BitMart announced closure, citing market conditions and strategic shifts. The shutdown follows BitMEX's recent exit from derivatives trading.
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Coinbase rebrands payments tech as AiFi, positioning crypto and AI as complementary
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has rebranded the exchange's machine-payments infrastructure under the AiFi banner, framing artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency as mutually reinforcing rather than competing technologies.
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Stagflation risks mount as U.S. tariffs hit 60 trading partners
CG Asset Management warns investors to brace for low growth and persistent inflation following new U.S. tariffs on the EU, China, and others. Supply chain strain and energy pressures compound the outlook.
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Brazilian police dismantle cocaine trafficking ring using crypto for money laundering
Brazilian authorities arrested members of a transnational drug trafficking organization suspected of moving approximately 6.5 metric tons of cocaine and laundering billions in Brazilian reals via cryptocurrency-enabled illicit money brokers.
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Storj files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy; token holders offered equity stake
Decentralized storage platform Storj has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy while maintaining operations. The company proposes converting token holders into equity holders in the restructured entity, a rare arrangement in crypto bankruptcies.
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Thailand SEC files criminal complaint against Bitkub over undisclosed $47M breach
Thailand's Securities and Exchange Commission has filed a criminal complaint against Bitkub, a major local crypto exchange, over failure to disclose a $47 million security breach to regulators and users.
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USDC Treasury mints 250M tokens
Whale Alert detected a 250 million USDC mint from the USDC Treasury, representing a significant stablecoin supply increase.
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Thailand SEC files criminal complaint against Bitkub over undisclosed $47M hack
Thailand's Securities and Exchange Commission has filed criminal charges against crypto exchange Bitkub and two former directors for failing to disclose a $47 million theft in 2021 regulatory filings.
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WEMIX smart contract exploited for $6.25M in security breach
WEMIX protocol experienced a smart contract vulnerability that resulted in a $6.25M loss, raising questions about the platform's security posture and recovery measures.
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USDC exchange inflows resume after two-month outflow streak
USDC stablecoin flows into exchanges have turned positive again following over two months of net outflows, per on-chain data from CryptoQuant. The reversal may reflect renewed buying interest in crypto markets.
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KB Kookmin Bank to launch JPMorgan's Kinexys for cross-border payments
South Korea's largest bank KB Kookmin will roll out JPMorgan's Kinexys platform for corporate cross-border payments next month, initially supporting USD transfers to 10 countries including the U.S., Singapore, UAE, and Saudi Arabia.
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Coinbase CEO highlights AI agents as adoption driver as Base hits 100M AI payments
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong discussed how AI agents could accelerate cryptocurrency adoption, citing Base, USDC, and x402 as foundational components of agentic finance infrastructure.
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Delphi Digital: Token-equity hybrids risk overvaluation when cash flows favor shareholders
Delphi Digital analysts discussed structural tensions when tokens and equity coexist in the same project. They noted that token valuations often become inflated relative to actual cash accrual to equity holders, and such arrangements can destabilize during downturns or shareholder exits.
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Whale accumulates 25K ETH in coordinated buying spree
On-chain tracker Lookonchain reports three newly created wallets—likely controlled by a single entity—deployed $50M in DAI to acquire approximately 25,400 ETH over a two-hour window.
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Trump Iran pause eases risk; yields, dollar, oil fall ahead of Fed meeting
Easing Middle East tensions after Trump paused Iran strikes sent U.S. Treasury yields to 4.63%, weakened the dollar, and pushed Brent crude down 7% to ~$90/bbl. Markets view the move as a diplomatic opening, though geopolitical risks remain. The decline in yields and oil could ease inflation pressure before this week's Fed and BoE decisions.
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Binance Android app pulled from Google Play in parts of Europe over MiCA rules
Binance's Android application has been removed from Google Play in certain European regions due to MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets) licensing compliance requirements, according to reports.
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40,000 ETH moved from Aave protocol to Bitfinex exchange
Whale Alert detected a transfer of 40,000 ETH (valued at ~$78.7M) from the Aave lending protocol to Bitfinex exchange, signaling potential liquidation or trading activity.
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Fed rate decision looms: markets see 36% odds of July hike
The Federal Reserve is scheduled to meet July 28–29, with market pricing indicating roughly one-in-three probability of a 25 basis-point rate increase at that meeting.
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Bitcoin reclaims $65K as U.S.-Iran tensions ease, oil falls 5%
Bitcoin recovered above $65,000 as geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and Iran eased for a second consecutive day, with crude oil prices declining 5% amid reduced conflict risk.
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Stablecoin payments firm Triple-A hit by treasury breach, $11.8M loss
Stablecoin payments provider Triple-A disclosed a treasury-wallet security breach resulting in approximately $11.8M in losses. The firm stated that customer funds remained secure and losses would be covered by internal reserves.
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CLARITY Act draft merges Senate committees, adds ethics provision
A revised CLARITY Act draft combining Senate Banking and Agriculture Committee versions has been released with a new ethics provision. A motion to proceed is expected early next week, with a potential floor vote targeted for the week of August 3.
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Quantum computing threat looms; crypto governance speed seen as key vulnerability
Experts warn that quantum computing poses a growing risk to cryptocurrency security, with governance delays—not cryptographic weaknesses alone—emerging as the primary challenge to mounting an effective defense.
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South Korea's KB Kookmin Bank to debut blockchain cross-border payments on JPMorgan's Kinexys
KB Kookmin Bank, South Korea's largest lender, plans to launch a blockchain-based cross-border corporate payments service on JPMorgan's Kinexys platform next month, per Yonhap.
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BitMart reserves dwindle as exchange winds down, BMX token plunges
BitMart's wallet reserves have fallen to approximately $69M amid the exchange's announced wind-down, while its native BMX token has dropped over 81% in the past week.
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Triple-A confirms treasury breach, $11.8M loss covered by reserves
Stablecoin payments platform Triple-A disclosed a treasury wallet breach resulting in $11.8M in losses. The company stated client funds remain secure and losses will be absorbed through internal reserves.
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Spot ETFs for BTC, ETH, SOL, XRP record net inflows
Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and XRP spot exchange-traded funds attracted net inflows last week, with ETH leading at $103.9M, followed by BTC at $33.79M, XRP at $8.15M, and SOL at $7.2M.
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SEC's Peirce flags crypto vaults may qualify as fund managers, triggering registration
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce indicated that certain crypto vault and curation platforms could be classified as fund managers under securities law, potentially requiring formal registration and compliance obligations.
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BitMart withdrawal delays reported as exchange winds down operations
BitMart users report withdrawal delays and freeze notices as the exchange's wallet reserves drop to ~$69M and its BMX token falls 81.5% weekly, following the platform's announced wind-down.
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