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Marathon CEO: AI data centers more profitable than Bitcoin mining
Marathon CEO Fred Thiel said AI data centers generate significantly higher revenue per unit of electricity than Bitcoin mining. The company views its Bitcoin holdings as cash management and previously sold ~20k BTC to reduce debt, citing Bitcoin's lack of yield as a weakness.
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Trump team moves $16.9M in TRUMP tokens; price down 66% over 5 months
Lookonchain reports the Trump team transferred 10.84M TRUMP tokens (~$16.9M) in the past hour, likely destined for exchange deposit. Over five months, the team has moved 48.25M tokens ($172.4M) in three batches, with TRUMP price declining over 66% during that period.
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Large USDT transfer to OKEx signals potential exchange inflow
Whale Alert detected a transfer of over 100 million USDT from an unknown wallet to OKEx, suggesting possible liquidation or trading activity on the exchange.
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Bitcoin's 1-year realized volatility closes Q2 at ~42%
Bitcoin's annualized realized volatility ended the second quarter near 42%, according to Ark Invest data. This metric tracks actual price swings over the past year.
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EU sanctions 14 crypto platforms in 21st Russia sanctions package
The EU Council adopted its 21st sanctions package against Russia, imposing transaction bans on 14 non-EU crypto platforms including HTX and EXMO. The package also grants the EU authority to restrict crypto services from entire third countries facilitating sanctions evasion.
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EU sanctions 14 crypto platforms across multiple jurisdictions
The European Union has expanded sanctions to prohibit transactions with 14 cryptocurrency platforms operating in Georgia, Panama, UAE, Marshall Islands, Kyrgyzstan, and Belarus.
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U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs see $225M outflow, breaking six-day inflow run
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $225M in net outflows on July 23, ending a six-day streak of inflows. Ethereum spot ETFs meanwhile attracted $26.32M in inflows the same day.
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EU imposes 21st sanctions package, targets crypto firms in Russia restrictions
The EU is considering its first ban on third-country crypto service providers and has identified 14 unnamed crypto companies as part of a broader 21st sanctions package against Russia.
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Tokenized real-world assets surpass all other categories on Hyperliquid DEX
Real-world asset tokens have become the dominant trading category on Hyperliquid, representing over half of the decentralized exchange's weekly volume for the first time.
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SBI-backed market maker B2C2 explored sale to multiple bidders
B2C2, the SBI-owned crypto trading firm, held acquisition discussions with several potential buyers over 18 months, though valuation disagreements prevented a deal.
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Coinbase Institutional moves 793 BTC to unknown wallet
Whale Alert detected a transfer of approximately 793 bitcoin (~$51.6M) from Coinbase's institutional custody to an unidentified address, signaling potential institutional repositioning or cold storage movement.
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Bitcoin options show heavy bullish positioning at $70K–$72K strikes
Bitcoin call options at $70,000 and $72,000 strikes on Deribit have accumulated nearly $5 billion in open interest, with calls significantly outweighing puts, suggesting trader optimism.
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Bitcoin holds near $65K as oil rallies on Iran tensions
Bitcoin traded just below $65,000 on Friday while Brent crude climbed to $97.66 amid ongoing Iran conflict. Crypto broadly gained despite traditional market caution and rising energy prices.
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Robinhood CEO's X account compromised to promote token
Vlad Tenev's X account was hacked and used to promote a token named $VLAD, according to AMBCrypto reporting.
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Circle mints 250M USDC on Solana in fourth issuance within two days
Circle has minted another 250 million USDC tokens on Solana, marking the fourth such issuance in 48 hours. Total USDC supply on the network now stands at $72.01 billion.
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Bitcoin mining pool Poolin files for bankruptcy with $173M debt
Poolin, once the largest Bitcoin mining pool with ~20% of global hashrate, is filing for bankruptcy and liquidating assets while carrying $173 million in liabilities.
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Morgan Stanley Ethereum Trust clears SEC effectiveness filing
Morgan Stanley's Ethereum Trust has received SEC effectiveness filing approval, advancing its registration process toward potential launch as an institutional investment vehicle.
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Bitcoin-holding firms liquidate holdings to manage debt amid market downturn
Companies that previously accumulated bitcoin are now selling positions to repay debt and restructure operations as share prices decline and market conditions tighten. Some are pivoting toward AI initiatives.
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Brazil registers first tokenized livestock loan on B3 exchange
Ten tokenized dairy cows were used as collateral to secure a $19,600 loan on Brazil's B3 stock exchange, marking an early real-world application of tokenized physical assets in traditional finance.
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Samsung Wallet to support stablecoins for payments and rewards
Samsung announced plans to integrate stablecoin support into its wallet app, consolidating payments, rewards, and digital asset management in a single interface.
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BitMEX faces federal lawsuit over alleged liquidation manipulation
BitMEX was sued in federal court shortly after announcing its shutdown, with plaintiffs claiming the exchange rigged liquidations to seize customer Bitcoin, alleging losses totaling 622.66 BTC.
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Jack Dorsey: India targeting Bitchat over tech concerns
Jack Dorsey reports that India's government is targeting Bitchat, citing opposition to the platform's technology. The claim reflects ongoing regulatory pressure on crypto and privacy tools in the region.
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Samsung Wallet to add stablecoin support for digital payments
Samsung Electronics is expanding its wallet platform to include stablecoin functionality, broadening digital asset integration into its mobile payments and rewards ecosystem.
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Philippine bank BPI to test stablecoin payments for remittances
BPI, a major Philippine bank, is launching a stablecoin settlement pilot to streamline and cheapen cross-border payments for Filipino overseas workers.
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India orders removal of Dorsey-backed Bitchat messaging app
Indian authorities have ordered the takedown of Bitchat, an offline Bluetooth mesh messaging app designed to transmit encrypted messages and bitcoin transactions. The action follows its use by protesters to communicate during internet shutdowns.
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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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Coinbase CEO warns of offshore shift if crypto bill stalls
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong told CNBC that the company may relocate portions of its business outside the U.S. if Congress fails to pass clear crypto legislation, citing need for regulatory certainty across administrations.
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Bitcoin supply in profit rebounds to 60%, but analysts flag recovery risk
Bitcoin's percentage of supply in profit has climbed to around 60% from 2026 lows, though on-chain analysts caution that a recent recovery attempt may have already stalled in early June.
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Bitcoin miner Poolin files Chapter 11, seeks $52M bid for Texas operations
Poolin Technology entered Chapter 11 bankruptcy with $173 million in reported claims. The company has set a $52 million stalking-horse bid floor for its Texas mining assets as part of the restructuring process.
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BitMEX faces class-action lawsuit over alleged collateral retention and insider data access
A proposed class-action suit alleges BitMEX designed systems to retain customer collateral and that an internal desk accessed private user data during server outages, as the exchange winds down operations.
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29 major crypto exchanges blocked from new downloads on South Korea's Google Play
Google has restricted new downloads of at least 29 top crypto derivatives exchanges—including OKX, Bybit, MEXC, and KuCoin—on its South Korean Play Store, requiring apps to register as local VASPs. The ban applies only to Google Play; websites and Apple's App Store remain unaffected.
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Coinbase expands AI agent payment tools with USDC and developer SDK
Coinbase has rolled out new AI agent payment infrastructure supporting enterprise USDC transactions, individual trading capabilities, and a developer SDK based on the x402 standard.
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Polymarket account linked to Farage backer received $9M in crypto from undisclosed sources
Financial Times reports that a Polymarket account registered to a Farage supporter received $9 million in cryptocurrency from unknown origins, raising questions about funding transparency on the prediction market platform.
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Polymarket account linked to Farage backer moved $9M in crypto, source unclear
A Polymarket account registered under a name associated with a Farage backer received $9M in crypto from unknown sources, wagered it on Trump's election victory, and cashed out profits. The origin of funds and beneficiary remain unidentified, raising transparency questions.
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Goldman Sachs CEO backs Clarity Act as Senate vote looms
Goldman Sachs Chairman and CEO David Solomon endorsed the Clarity Act, a crypto market-structure bill, positioning the major bank differently from much of the broader financial industry as the measure approaches a potential Senate floor vote.
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Banking lobby opposes stablecoin yield provisions in CLARITY Act
Banks are pushing back against stablecoin yield provisions in the proposed CLARITY Act, raising questions about whether the bill can secure the 60 votes needed for Senate passage.
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Mirae Asset to rebrand Korbit exchange as Digital X for tokenized assets
Mirae Asset reportedly plans to rebrand South Korea's Korbit crypto exchange as Digital X, positioning it as a hub for tokenized assets, stablecoins, and digital finance services.
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Brazilian farmers use tokenized livestock as loan collateral
Brazilian agricultural producers are tokenizing dairy cattle on blockchain to use as collateral for securing loans, expanding real-world asset tokenization beyond traditional finance.
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India's finance committee proposes interim self-regulatory body for crypto oversight
India's parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance has put forward a proposal for a temporary self-regulatory organization (SRO) structure to govern the crypto sector, signaling continued regulatory framework development in the region.
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Bitcoin now macro-driven by liquidity, not crypto cycles: Binance Research
Binance Research reports Bitcoin has shifted to a macro asset driven by liquidity conditions rather than crypto-specific cycles. H1 drawdown was steepest since 2022 but shallower than historical precedent; analysts suggest potential cycle bottom in Q4 2026.
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