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South Korea's oldest crypto exchange acquired by Mirae Asset Group
Korbit, South Korea's first crypto exchange, has been acquired by Mirae Asset Group, marking the first time a major Korean financial conglomerate has taken controlling ownership of a domestic crypto platform.
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Clarity Act passage odds drop sharply on prediction market
Polymarket odds for the Clarity Act becoming law in 2026 fell 28 percentage points to 37%, signaling reduced market confidence in the US crypto legislation's prospects.
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Kakao partners with Circle to develop Korean won stablecoin payments
Kakao Group and Circle signed a memorandum of understanding to explore stablecoin infrastructure for won-denominated payments, remittances, merchant settlement, and tokenized financial services in South Korea.
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Cross-chain protocols targeted in coordinated attacks; $35M lost
Multiple Bitcoin and Ethereum-linked cross-chain systems including Verus and B² Network were compromised in separate attacks within hours, resulting in $35 million in losses. Attackers exploited compromised keys and validation vulnerabilities rather than breaking core cryptography.
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Swiss bank BancaStato adds regulated crypto trading via Sygnum partnership
BancaStato, a Swiss bank, has launched regulated cryptocurrency trading through a partnership with Sygnum, enabling customers to trade and hold Bitcoin, Ether, Litecoin, and Solana directly in their banking app.
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Coinbase to expand Singapore team to 200 staff by year-end
Coinbase plans to increase its Singapore workforce from 150 to 200 employees by end of 2024, with hiring focused on engineering, customer support, and institutional sales roles.
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Swiss bank BancaStato adds regulated crypto trading via Sygnum partnership
BancaStato, a Swiss cantonal bank, has integrated Sygnum's crypto trading and custody services into its digital banking platform, enabling clients to trade Bitcoin and other digital assets through regulated channels.
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780 BTC moved to OKEx in major whale transfer
Whale Alert detected 780 bitcoin (approximately $51.3M) transferred from an unknown wallet to OKEx exchange, a significant on-chain movement that may signal potential selling pressure or exchange activity.
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BTC and ETH spot ETFs attract inflows; SOL sees outflows
Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs recorded net inflows on July 22, while Solana spot ETFs experienced net outflows. BTC inflows reached $68.99M and ETH $72.64M, versus SOL outflows of $1.27M.
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VerusCoin Ethereum bridge exploited again for ~$7.5M via unbacked payouts
A second exploit of the VerusCoin Ethereum bridge drained approximately $7.54M through unbacked payouts, according to security firm Blockaid. The attack used the same bridge and vulnerability class as a May incident but involved a different attacker wallet.
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Three DeFi exploits total $35.5M in losses across AFX Trade, Verus, B² Network
Lookonchain reports three separate protocol exploits in a single day: AFX Trade lost $24.15M, Verus Ethereum bridge $7.55M, and B² Network $3.86M, totaling $35.55M in losses.
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Verus Ethereum bridge exploited for $7.55M; funds moved to Tornado Cash
The Verus Coin Ethereum bridge was compromised in an exploit that resulted in $7.55M in losses. The attacker converted the stolen funds to ETH and deposited them into Tornado Cash for obfuscation.
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BofA Bull & Bear Indicator hits 9.6, highest since Dec 2020
Bank of America's Bull & Bear Indicator reached 9.6, marking its highest level since December 2020 and third-highest in 24 years, reflecting elevated investor optimism in markets.
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Arbitrum-based AFX Trade loses $24M after bridge validator keys compromised
AFX Trade, an Arbitrum-based protocol, suffered a $24.15 million USDC theft after attackers obtained sufficient hot-validator signatures to authorize unauthorized withdrawals. Arbitrum's native bridge was unaffected.
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Mirae Asset completes Korbit acquisition, plans to raise stake further
South Korea's Mirae Asset has finalized its acquisition of Korbit crypto exchange and intends to boost its ownership stake from 92% to 97% through an additional transaction this week.
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Oil surges to 6-week high amid US-Iran escalation, Strait of Hormuz closure claimed
Oil prices reached their highest level in six weeks following continued US military strikes on Iran and Iranian claims that the Strait of Hormuz is fully closed, signaling potential supply disruption concerns.
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LeoDex launches updated interface with perps trading and Hyperliquid integration
LeoDex released a redesigned platform adding deposit-capable protocols, perps trading via Hyperliquid integration, and a live swap counter. The protocol has processed $64M in volume across 13,800+ swaps to date.
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Alphabet's AI spending spree triggers first negative free cash flow
Alphabet's Q2 capex doubled to $44.9B, resulting in negative $5.86B free cash flow—a first for the company. Cloud revenue jumped 81.8%, but raised full-year capex guidance again, sparking 3% after-hours stock decline.
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Circle and Kakao Group explore blockchain payments and USDC in South Korea
Circle and South Korea's Kakao Group signed a memorandum of understanding to investigate blockchain-based payment infrastructure and USDC stablecoin adoption in the Korean market.
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XRP whales buying while retail exits; token rebounds above $1.16
Large XRP holders increased positions by 2.8% over five weeks as smaller investors sold, coinciding with the token's recovery above $1.16.
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Sui's Hashi testnet goes live for Bitcoin lending and credit markets
Sui network has launched its Hashi testnet, enabling developers and 25+ partners to test Bitcoin-backed lending, borrowing, and credit market features before mainnet deployment.
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Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs see strong inflows; BlackRock leads
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $69M in net inflows on July 23, with BlackRock's IBIT accounting for $39M. Ethereum spot ETFs drew $73M, led by BlackRock's ETHA at $53M single-day inflow.
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Bitcoin slides as rates rise and Clarity Act support weakens among Democrats
Bitcoin declined amid rising oil prices, higher interest rates, and reduced Democratic backing for the Clarity Act crypto bill. Key lawmakers are pushing for stricter consumer protections in the proposed market structure legislation.
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Grayscale analyst: Bitcoin may have bottomed if Fed pauses rate hikes
Grayscale's head of research challenges the four-year Bitcoin cycle narrative, suggesting the bottom may already be in if the Federal Reserve holds off on further rate increases.
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SEC settles Coinbase lawsuit tied to missing communications
The SEC has reached a settlement with Coinbase following a watchdog report that attributed the loss of nearly a year of SEC Chair Gary Gensler's text messages to preventable errors.
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Google posts first negative free cash flow, lifts 2026 AI spending guidance to $195B–$205B
Google reported negative free cash flow of $5.9B last quarter for the first time since its IPO, while raising its 2026 artificial intelligence capital expenditure guidance to $195B–$205B, signaling a major acceleration in AI infrastructure investment.
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Upbit lists o1 exchange token on July 23
South Korea's largest crypto exchange Upbit will list the O token from o1 exchange, a Base-based onchain trading platform, with KRW, BTC and USDT pairs launching at 15:00 KST.
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B Squared Network exploited for $3.86M in B2 tokens
B Squared Network suffered an exploit resulting in 8.59M B2 tokens ($3.86M) being stolen. The attacker converted the tokens to BNB, bridged funds to Ethereum, and swapped for ETH and USDT before depositing into NEAR Intents and HOT Protocol.
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Ethereum Layer 2s reach $37.4B in total value locked
Ethereum Layer 2 solutions have accumulated $37.4 billion in total value locked, with Base, Arbitrum, and Optimism as the leading platforms.
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Arthur Hayes accumulates 644 ETH in ongoing buying streak
BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes purchased another 644 ETH, extending an 8-day accumulation run totaling 3,270 ETH. The buying activity reflects institutional interest in Ethereum at current levels.
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Grayscale: Bitcoin bear market could extend to fall if historical cycles hold
Grayscale outlined two scenarios for Bitcoin: a prolonged downturn through September–October following historical four-year cycles with ~80% drawdowns, or an earlier bottom if the U.S. economy stays strong and the Fed pauses rate hikes. The firm emphasizes macro factors now drive Bitcoin more than cycle patterns alone.
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AFX Protocol suffers $24M bridge exploit; Arbitrum native bridge unaffected
A third-party bridge protocol called AFX reportedly lost $24M in an exploit. Offchain Labs clarified that Arbitrum's own bridge infrastructure was not compromised in the incident.
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Senate Majority Leader plans Clarity Act vote next week without Democratic deal
US Senate Majority Leader John Thune intends to bring the Clarity Act to a vote as early as next week, proceeding independently if no bipartisan agreement is reached.
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AFX Bridge Exploited for $24M USDC Drain on Arbitrum
An attacker exploited a vulnerability in the AFX derivatives exchange bridge on Arbitrum, draining approximately $24M in USDC from the contract. Arbitrum's native bridge was unaffected, per co-founder Steven Goldfeder.
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Arbitrum's AFX Trade loses $24M in bridge exploit
Security firm Blockaid reported a $24 million exploit targeting AFX Trade on Arbitrum. The attacker moved stolen funds to Ethereum and converted them to approximately 12,467 ETH.
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BNY Mellon plans tokenized Treasury pilot on private blockchain by end-2026
BNY Mellon is developing infrastructure for 24/7 Treasury settlement, including tokenized Treasuries and pilot trades on its private blockchain expected by late 2026.
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Senate Democrats oppose Crypto Clarity Act draft but pursue bipartisan compromise
Senate Democrats have stated opposition to the current Crypto Clarity Act draft while signaling willingness to work with Republicans toward passage, indicating ongoing legislative negotiations on U.S. crypto regulation.
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$24M USDC exploit detected on Arbitrum bridge protocol AFX
Security firm Blockaid identified a ~$24.15M USDC exploit targeting AFX, a third-party bridge on Arbitrum. Offchain Labs co-founder clarified the native Arbitrum bridge was not compromised and is investigating the incident.
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Japan's FSA moves toward Bitcoin ETF approval by 2028
Japan's Financial Services Agency is revising investment-fund rules to enable Bitcoin ETFs under new crypto asset regulations. Major asset managers are exploring entry, with forecasts suggesting potential inflows of up to 3 trillion yen by fiscal 2028.
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