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UK lawmakers probe banking barriers for crypto firms
A cross-party UK parliamentary group is investigating why traditional banks restrict accounts and payments for cryptocurrency companies, and whether these barriers impede sector growth.
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CoinShares enters European UCITS market with new platform and Bitcoin Mining ETF
CoinShares has launched a UCITS-compliant platform to serve European institutional investors, tapping into the region's $30 trillion regulated fund ecosystem. The rollout includes a Bitcoin Mining ETF offering.
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Midnight protocol suffers $515M token exploit, NIGHT drops 32%
Midnight's NIGHT token fell 32% following a reported $515M hack. The incident represents a significant security breach affecting the protocol's token value.
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Chainlink sees 15.7M LINK withdrawn from exchanges
Chainlink recorded a significant 15.7 million LINK token outflow from exchanges, a metric often watched as a potential bullish signal when holders move assets to self-custody.
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UK Parliament Opens Inquiry Into Bank Restrictions on Crypto Firms
A UK parliamentary group has launched an investigation into banks' practices of restricting account access and payment services for cryptocurrency companies.
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Bitcoin ETFs see five-day inflow streak as BTC breaks above $65K
US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $227 million in inflows, marking their longest consecutive winning streak since May as the asset climbed above $65,000.
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UK Parliament Investigates Crypto Sector's Banking Access Issues
A UK parliamentary group has launched an inquiry into banking challenges facing the crypto industry, following the government's release of its new regulatory framework scheduled to take effect in October 2027.
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Base plans imminent launch of 1:1-backed tokenized equities
Coinbase's Ethereum layer-2 Base is preparing to introduce tokenized equities backed 1:1, marking a shift from its earlier social-focused strategy toward broader financial products.
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HashKey MENA gains Dubai VARA approval for crypto derivatives trading
HashKey MENA received regulatory clearance from Dubai's Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority to offer exchange-traded derivatives including BTC and ETH perpetual futures, expanding its licensed service scope.
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Chainlink exchange supply drops 12% in a month, suggesting accumulation
Chainlink's holdings on crypto exchanges have declined 12% over the past month, per Santiment data, indicating holders may be moving tokens off exchanges—a pattern often associated with long-term accumulation rather than selling pressure.
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Early Bitcoin holder liquidates final 1K BTC position after 12-year hold
An early Bitcoin investor who acquired 5,000 BTC at $332 per coin in 2012 has completed a full exit, selling the final 1,000 BTC two hours ago. The holder realized approximately $434M in total gains across the liquidation period.
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Bitcoin ETFs see fifth consecutive day of inflows, first streak since April
Bitcoin spot ETFs have recorded five straight days of inflows totaling roughly $727 million, marking the most sustained buying period since June's record outflows.
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Whale withdraws 7,000 ETH from Binance for staking
A newly identified wallet moved 7,000 ETH (~$13.5M) from Binance and staked the tokens, continuing a pattern of large holder accumulation.
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Wanchain's Cardano bridge exploited; 515M NIGHT tokens drained
BlockSec reported a security breach in Wanchain's Cardano bridge resulting in approximately 515 million NIGHT tokens being drained. The vulnerability is attributed to improper signed-message encoding in the TreasuryCheck validator, potentially allowing signature reuse. NIGHT, the native token of privacy-focused Midnight (backed by Cardano's Input Output), fell over 30% intraday.
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UK Parliament investigates bank restrictions on crypto firms
The UK's Crypto and Digital Assets All-Party Parliamentary Group has launched an inquiry into banks that deny accounts or impose transaction limits on cryptocurrency businesses.
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JPMorgan CEO warns markets underestimating geopolitical and fiscal risks
Jamie Dimon stated that markets are not adequately pricing in geopolitical and fiscal risks, and expressed caution on equities and long-dated Treasury valuations at current levels.
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Spot ETFs see inflows across BTC, ETH, SOL, XRP on July 20
Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and XRP spot ETFs recorded net inflows totaling over $270M on July 20, with BTC leading at $226.92M.
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Bitcoin rallies to two-week peak as chip stocks rebound and ETF inflows accelerate
Bitcoin reached a two-week high near $65,500 amid a rebound in Asian semiconductor shares, sustained ETF inflows exceeding $600M over five days, and easing oil prices following Middle East diplomatic developments.
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Base developing asset-backed tokenized stocks with Coinbase
Base head Jesse Pollak announced the layer-2 network is collaborating with Coinbase on a tokenized stock product backed 1:1 by actual shares, positioning it as an alternative to Robinhood Chain's derivatives-based approach.
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Washington court halts Kalshi sports prediction markets citing state gambling law
A Washington state judge issued a preliminary injunction against Kalshi, ruling the platform's sports prediction markets violate state gambling regulations.
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Vietnam penalizes offshore crypto trading; South Korea considers crypto as strategic asset
Vietnam is imposing significant fines on retail traders using offshore crypto exchanges, while South Korea is exploring formal recognition of cryptocurrency as a national asset. Both moves signal shifting regulatory approaches in Asia.
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MicroStrategy's Bitcoin reserve could sustain 31 years of dividends
MicroStrategy treasurer Chaitanya Jain noted the company's 843,775 BTC holdings could cover roughly 31 years of dividend payments, compared to 1.8 years for its $3.2B dollar reserve. The firm recently added $225M to cash reserves.
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Spot Bitcoin ETFs see $227M inflows; Ethereum ETFs add $38M on July 20
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $227M in net inflows on July 20, extending a five-day streak. Ethereum spot ETFs added $38M in the same period, signaling continued institutional interest.
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Rising oil prices weigh on Bitcoin amid macro uncertainty
Oil price increases are constraining Bitcoin's upside, leaving long-term holders uncertain about near-term direction as macro headwinds persist.
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Grayscale files for US Worldcoin ETF
Grayscale has filed an S-1 registration statement for a Worldcoin exchange-traded fund, broadening its suite of crypto investment products beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum.
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ENS DAO establishes 8-member Security Council with veto power over malicious transactions
ENS DAO voted to create a two-year Security Council with 5-of-8 multisig authority to cancel transactions flagged as malicious during governance timelocks. The council cannot access treasury funds or override DAO decisions; its powers expire unless renewed by vote.
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Revolut secures Australian banking license, plans $280M expansion
Fintech platform Revolut obtained a full banking license in Australia and announced a $280 million investment to compete against the country's major banks.
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Celsius co-founders settle FTC charges for over $6M
Celsius co-founders Leon and Goldstein agreed to pay the FTC more than $6 million to settle charges, following former CEO Alex Mashinsky's $10 million settlement in April.
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Analyst: Ethereum gaining strength amid AI asset rally
Tom Lee notes Ethereum strengthening as AI-related downstream assets attract investor interest, suggesting sector momentum.
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2,620 BTC moved to OKEx in major transfer
Whale Alert detected a transfer of approximately 2,620 bitcoin (valued near $171M) from an unidentified wallet to OKEx exchange, a significant on-chain movement often monitored for potential selling pressure or market activity.
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Binance explores Bitcoin's supply cap and halving schedule through 2140
Binance published an explainer on Bitcoin's fixed 21-million coin supply cap and the role of halvings in its monetary design, examining implications as new BTC issuance approaches zero.
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Major ETH whale wallets accumulate amid recent activity
On-chain tracker Lookonchain reports dormant whale wallet resuming activity to purchase 10.5k ETH, while a new wallet withdrew 12.8k ETH from Binance and staked the position, signaling institutional accumulation.
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Vietnam cracks down on offshore exchange users with $1900 fines
Vietnamese authorities are imposing penalties on retail traders using offshore crypto platforms including Binance and OKX. The enforcement signals tightening regional regulation of crypto trading activity.
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SEC charges Florida man and firm over alleged $22M crypto mining fraud
The SEC has filed charges against a Florida individual and associated company accused of defrauding over 380 investors through a fake crypto mining scheme that raised approximately $22 million.
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Gate Europe CEO warns MiCA-licensed firms face sustainability pressure
Gate's Europe CEO suggests that obtaining MiCA licenses doesn't guarantee long-term viability, as ongoing compliance costs may prove unsustainable for some crypto firms operating in the EU.
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Polymarket flags ~100 wallets for insider trading, refers to law enforcement
Polymarket enhanced its surveillance systems and reported nearly 100 suspicious accounts to authorities. Bloomberg analysis found roughly $200M in trades during H1 2026 showed signs of potential insider activity, concentrated in geopolitical markets.
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Goldman Sachs flags oil could spike to $120/bbl if Strait of Hormuz closes
Goldman Sachs warns that Brent crude could reach $120 per barrel this year if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, signaling potential energy supply disruption and inflationary pressure.
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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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Arthur Hayes accumulates more ETH amid ongoing buying activity
BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes purchased approximately 1,332 ETH in a recent transaction, part of a documented accumulation pattern.
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LSE plans overnight trading launch by 2027 amid crypto competition
London Stock Exchange is exploring overnight trading to compete with crypto and tokenized equity platforms offering 24/7 markets, according to Financial Times reporting.
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