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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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Ripple launches Mint platform to broaden institutional RLUSD adoption
Ripple introduced Mint, a new platform designed to increase institutional access to its RLUSD stablecoin, which has grown to approximately $1.6 billion in market capitalization.
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Bitcoin mining pool Poolin files Chapter 11, seeks to sell West Texas operations
Poolin, a major Bitcoin mining pool, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and initiated a $52 million sale of its two West Texas mining facilities as part of its creditor recovery plan.
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Mirae Asset acquires South Korea's Korbit, rebrands as Digital X
South Korean asset manager Mirae Asset has taken over legacy crypto exchange Korbit and renamed it Digital X, signaling plans to launch a platform covering tokenized assets, stablecoins, and traditional securities.
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EU extends Belarus ownership restrictions to all MiCA-regulated crypto firms
The EU will prohibit Belarusian nationals and residents from owning, controlling or managing crypto exchanges and other MiCA-regulated service providers effective Aug. 25, expanding existing sanctions.
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Central banks reach record gold holdings
Global central banks have accumulated the largest amount of gold on record, according to Barchart data. This reflects ongoing diversification away from fiat reserves.
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Dem senator rejects White House crypto ethics language as insufficient compromise
Sen. Gallego, a key Democratic voice on the CLARITY Act, criticized White House-backed ethics provisions as inadequate. Republicans seek DOJ-only enforcement of presidential crypto restrictions; Democrats argue that approach lacks real enforcement teeth.
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Bitcoin ETFs post first daily outflow after week-long inflow run
US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $225M in net outflows, ending a seven-day inflow streak that had accumulated nearly $1B. The reversal marks the first daily outflow since mid-July.
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Dogecoin, ether pull back as markets digest earnings ahead of Fed decision
Dogecoin and ether led a modest retreat, down 4.5% and 2.5% respectively, as investors assessed tech earnings. Most major assets remain higher on the week with the Fed meeting looming.
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Hispanic Chamber warns CLARITY Act could trigger bank deposit outflows
The US Hispanic Chamber of Commerce cautioned Senate leadership that the CLARITY Act may accelerate withdrawals from bank deposits, according to Eleanor Terrett's report.
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Bitfinex transfers 160M USDT to Tether Treasury
Whale Alert detected a 160 million USDT transfer from Bitfinex to Tether's treasury, suggesting potential redemption or rebalancing activity.
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BitMEX sued over alleged forced liquidations as exchange winds down
Class-action lawsuit claims BitMEX engineered forced liquidations to seize approximately 623 BTC in customer collateral during its shutdown process.
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Real-world assets surpass crypto in Hyperliquid trading volume
Real-world assets (RWAs) accounted for 54% of total trading volume on Hyperliquid last week, exceeding crypto assets for the first time on the platform.
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Polymarket traders cut odds on 2026 inflation above 4.5% to 25%
Prediction market Polymarket shows traders now assign just 25% probability to U.S. inflation exceeding 4.5% in 2026, signaling reduced expectations for sustained high price growth.
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Poolin mining pool files Chapter 11 bankruptcy with $173M debt
Former top Bitcoin mining pool Poolin and U.S. subsidiaries filed for Chapter 11 protection in New Jersey. The firm carries ~$173M in liabilities, including $164M owed to Wallet customers after 2022 withdrawal freeze, and plans to auction two Texas mining sites.
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Ripple launches institutional minting platform for RLUSD stablecoin
Ripple rolled out an institutional minting platform for RLUSD and integrated it into Notabene's compliance network. Monthly transfer volume declined 25% to $10.95B, though holder count grew.
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Institutional buyers accumulated Bitcoin while retail investors sold in Q2
According to River, corporate entities added roughly 115K BTC during Q2 while individual holders reduced positions by approximately 78K BTC, signaling divergent accumulation patterns between institutional and retail participants.
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Flint Trade launches quoting tool to simplify Solana market-making
Solana announced Flint Trade, a platform that reduces barriers for market makers to provide liquidity on Solana by eliminating the need to build custom infrastructure.
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Mirae rebrands Korbit exchange to Digital X, plans broader RWA and stablecoin ecosystem
South Korean financial conglomerate Mirae Asset plans to rebrand its Korbit crypto exchange as Digital X and expand it into a larger ecosystem connecting real-world assets, stablecoins, and digital assets.
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China's central bank injects $73.8B in largest liquidity boost in five months
China's central bank deployed its largest liquidity injection in five months—$73.8 billion—into the banking system ahead of a Politburo meeting, signaling support for economic growth.
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Bitcoin holds $65K as major AI stock selloff spares crypto
Bitcoin remained stable near $65,000 despite an $800 billion selloff in AI-related stocks, marking the worst day for the Magnificent Seven since April 2025. The crypto market showed resilience amid broader equity weakness.
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Ethereum spot ETFs see inflows while Bitcoin ETFs post outflows
Bitcoin spot ETFs recorded $225M in net outflows on July 23, while Ethereum spot ETFs attracted $26M in net inflows, signaling divergent investor positioning.
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BitMEX faces class-action lawsuit alleging insider trading on shutdown day
BitMEX announced a shutdown on the same day a proposed class action was filed alleging the exchange exploited privileged access and server outages to trigger forced liquidations for profit.
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BlackRock, Fidelity, Coinbase launch Bitcoin Security Consortium with $15M pledge
Major financial and crypto firms including BlackRock, Fidelity Digital Assets, and Coinbase have formed the Bitcoin Security Consortium, committing $15 million over three years to support Bitcoin open-source development.
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Drift Protocol exploiter moves $44M ETH through Tornado Cash mixer
The attacker behind the $285M Drift Protocol exploit has deposited 23,095 ETH into Tornado Cash, a privacy mixer. The exploiter retains approximately 107,165 ETH in other holdings.
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Bitcoin resilient as $800B tech selloff spares crypto
Tech giants Alphabet and Tesla triggered an $800 billion selloff in mega-cap stocks, but Bitcoin held near $65k with minimal losses while Dogecoin led declines among major cryptos.
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Ethereum validator exit queue clears to zero
The backlog of Ethereum validators waiting to exit the network has reached zero, potentially affecting staking participation and network dynamics heading into Q3.
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Ripple launches Mint platform for institutional stablecoin issuance
Ripple introduced Ripple Mint, an API service enabling institutions to mint, redeem, and manage RLUSD stablecoins across multiple blockchains.
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Senate Majority Leader: Clarity Act unlikely to pass before summer recess
Senate Majority Leader Thune indicated the Clarity Act will likely miss its legislative window before Congress' summer break, though floor debate may still commence beforehand pending vote counts.
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Bitcoin spot ETFs see $225M outflow; Ethereum funds attract $26M inflow
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs posted net outflows of $225 million on July 23, while Ethereum ETFs drew $26.32 million in inflows. Morgan Stanley's MSBT led Bitcoin inflows at $5.01M; Fidelity's FETH topped Ethereum funds at $14.93M.
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Coinbase CEO: stablecoins critical for AI agent adoption
Brian Armstrong argues that while stablecoins are optional for human users, they are essential infrastructure for autonomous AI agents to function effectively in crypto ecosystems.
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Bitcoin short-term holders' losses narrow to 4%, signaling potential rebound setup
Bitcoin short-term holder losses have tightened to 4%, suggesting market structure may be forming conditions for a price recovery.
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Robinhood CEO's X account hacked to shill fake meme coin; account recovered
Vlad Tenev regained control of his X account after hackers used it to promote a fraudulent meme coin. Robinhood confirmed it has not issued any tokens.
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Binance extends monitoring tag to ACX, LSK, STX
Binance announced it will add monitoring tags to three tokens—ACX, LSK, and STX—effective July 24, 2026, signaling heightened exchange oversight of these assets.
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Binance flags ACX, LSK, STX with monitoring tag over volatility concerns
Binance placed Across Protocol, Lisk, and Stacks on its monitoring list, indicating elevated risk and potential non-compliance with listing standards. Tagged assets face regular review and possible delisting.
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BitMEX removes 65 trading pairs in July as exchange winds down
BitMEX is delisting 65 derivative contracts and trading pairs in July alone, a sharp acceleration from 19 delistings across the first half of the year, as the exchange proceeds with its shutdown.
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Ondo Finance's Oasis Pro Markets wins SEC and FINRA approval for tokenized equities
Ondo Finance's broker-dealer subsidiary Oasis Pro Markets has received SEC and FINRA authorization to offer tokenized equities and funds to U.S. investors, marking a regulatory milestone for on-chain securities.
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MicroStrategy refines Bitcoin measurement framework
MicroStrategy's Michael Saylor announced updated metrics for tracking Bitcoin, Digital Credit, and Digital Equity holdings and performance.
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Pons V2 launches RWA trading on Robinhood Chain
Pons V2 introduces real-world asset trading pairs as Robinhood Chain expands its platform capabilities and market offerings.
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AVAX faces selling pressure as open interest climbs
Avalanche (AVAX) is declining in price while open interest in derivatives markets increases, suggesting bearish positioning among traders.
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