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Bitcoin rallies toward $65K on softer inflation; on-chain data shows investor selling
Bitcoin climbed near $65,000 following weaker-than-expected U.S. inflation figures, though on-chain metrics indicate two major investor cohorts are distributing holdings into the rally.
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Revolut wins in-principle crypto license from Dubai regulator VARA
Revolut has secured in-principle approval from Dubai's Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority to operate crypto trading, brokerage, and investment services across the UAE.
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Solana RWA holders surpass 300K, leading blockchain adoption
Solana's real-world asset (RWA) holder count reached an all-time high exceeding 300,000 addresses, positioning the network ahead of other blockchains in RWA adoption.
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Stanford study flags settlement manipulation in Polymarket Bitcoin bets
Researchers from Stanford and Singapore Management University identified signs of price manipulation in Polymarket's Bitcoin prediction markets, where traders allegedly placed concentrated spot orders on Binance seconds before settlement to shift reference prices. The study estimates ~821 manipulators extracted $8.2M from affected markets.
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Three new wallets pull 30K ETH from Coinbase Prime
Three newly created wallets withdrew 30,000 ETH from Coinbase Prime, according to on-chain monitoring. The move is interpreted as potential whale accumulation activity.
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Ondo joins DTCC tokenization initiative
Ondo has joined the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation's tokenization initiative, marking a step toward institutional adoption of blockchain-based settlement infrastructure.
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CME crypto futures and options hit $459B notional volume in Q2
CME Group reported $459.2 billion in notional trading volume across crypto futures and options contracts during the second quarter, reflecting continued institutional participation in digital asset derivatives.
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Circle mints 500M USDC on Solana
Circle issued 500 million USDC stablecoin tokens on the Solana blockchain, expanding liquidity on the network.
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Bitcoin whale stirs after 8 years, moves 5,900 BTC to new address
An early Bitcoin holder transferred ~5,900 BTC (~$383M) to a new wallet after remaining inactive for 8 years. The position has appreciated significantly since acquisition at $16,865 per coin.
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South Korea's central bank raises rates to 2.75%, first increase in 3+ years
Bank of Korea lifted its benchmark interest rate to 2.75%, marking its first rate hike in over three years. The move signals tightening monetary policy in a major Asian economy.
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BlackRock CEO: Crypto leverage has normalized, markets stable
Larry Fink stated that excessive leverage in Bitcoin and crypto markets has been cleared out, supporting stability at current price levels. He also expressed broad optimism on markets for the next year.
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California pair charged in darknet fentanyl and crypto laundering case
Two California residents face charges for allegedly distributing over 500 fentanyl parcels via darknet markets and laundering hundreds of thousands of dollars through cryptocurrency over seven months.
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Base creator Pollak steps down, concedes social-first strategy didn't drive adoption
Jesse Pollak is departing his leadership role at Base App after acknowledging his bet on social experiences as a path to crypto adoption was incorrect. The move reflects a strategic reassessment for the Coinbase-backed layer-2 network.
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Ostium protocol exploited for $23.75M USDC; attacker converts to ETH and routes through Tornado Cash
Ostium suffered a security breach resulting in the theft of 23.75M USDC. The attacker converted the stolen stablecoin to approximately 12,084 ETH and deposited most into Tornado Cash for fund obfuscation.
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Whale transfers $188M USDC to Aave
An unidentified whale moved approximately 188 million USDC tokens to the Aave protocol, according to Whale Alert tracking.
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Kraken transfers 106M USDC to unknown address
Whale Alert detected a transfer of approximately 106.5 million USDC from Kraken to an unidentified wallet, signaling a significant stablecoin movement on-chain.
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Solana claims lead in real-world asset holders with 300K+ accounts
Solana announced it has surpassed 300,000 real-world asset holders and hosts over 2,100 different RWA tokens available for trading, according to SolanaFloor data.
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DTCC to pilot tokenized securities in October with major financial firms
The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation plans to launch a tokenized securities pilot in October, with roughly 40 institutions including BlackRock, Vanguard, JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs testing the platform using shares and ETFs.
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Bitmine reports ETH staking drove nearly all quarterly revenue
Bitmine generated $45.7 million from Ethereum staking operations, representing 98% of its quarterly revenue as the company scales its MAVAN infrastructure.
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DTCC pilots securities tokenization with 40 firms, targeting October launch
The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation is testing tokenization of equities and U.S. Treasuries with major financial institutions including BlackRock, JPMorgan, and Goldman Sachs. Pilot assets span Microsoft, QQQ, SPY, and Treasury ETFs, with formal service rollout planned for October.
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UK Fraud Review Recommends Judge Training on Crypto Laundering and AI Scams
A UK fraud review has called for enhanced judicial training to address crypto-enabled money laundering and AI-driven scam schemes, signaling regulatory focus on emerging financial crime vectors.
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Galaxy Digital: Dormant Bitcoin redistribution largely complete
Galaxy Digital reports that the largest shift of long-inactive Bitcoin holdings since 2017 has mostly concluded, with older coin activity declining notably in 2026.
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US producer prices fall 0.3% in June, first decline since August 2025
US producer price index declined 0.3% month-over-month in June 2026, marking the first contraction since August 2025 and exceeding expectations of a flat reading. May's figure was also revised downward to +0.6%.
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Abraxas Capital shifts portfolio: withdraws ETH, deposits BTC to Kraken
On-chain tracker Lookonchain reports Abraxas Capital withdrew ~8,153 ETH from Binance and Bybit while depositing ~618 BTC to Kraken over a 3-hour window, signaling a rebalancing toward Bitcoin.
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JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, BlackRock, Vanguard and NYSE to trial tokenized US stocks and bonds
Major US financial institutions including JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, BlackRock, Vanguard and the NYSE are participating in a trial program to tokenize US equities and Treasury securities on blockchain infrastructure.
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US Producer Prices Rise Less Than Expected
US Producer Price Index came in at 5.5%, below market forecasts. Lower-than-expected inflation readings typically support risk assets including crypto.
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Circle halts Tether-backed fund over suspected market manipulation
Circle suspended Heka Funds after discovering Tether had committed $800 million to the arbitrage fund, citing market manipulation concerns, according to arbitration filings.
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UK fraud review flags need for judicial training on crypto laundering, AI scams
A UK government-backed review warns that magistrates and judges lack readiness to handle an anticipated rise in cryptocurrency money laundering and AI-driven fraud cases, calling for targeted training.
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BlackRock digital asset funds see $15B inflows but holdings drop 39% on price decline
BlackRock's crypto funds received $15 billion in net inflows over the past year, though the underlying asset values fell 39% due to declining cryptocurrency prices.
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U.S. and U.K. outline 10-point stablecoin framework for cross-border payments
The U.S. and U.K. have agreed on a regulatory approach to stablecoins emphasizing minimal reserve burdens and reduced barriers to entry, positioning digital assets as tools for international finance.
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Robinhood Chain launchpad Noxa shuts down after collecting ~$12M in fees
Noxa, a memecoin launchpad on Robinhood Chain that facilitated CASHCAT's launch, accumulated nearly $12 million in fees before going offline and distributing its revenue, disrupting the chain's memecoin activity.
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Japan reclassifies crypto as financial asset, signals potential tax policy shift
Japan's lawmakers have reclassified cryptocurrency as a financial asset rather than a payment method, opening the door to revised tax treatment and investment-focused regulations.
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MicroStrategy builds $3B cash buffer, holds 844K BTC steady
MicroStrategy increased USD reserves by $450M to $3.0B this week while maintaining its Bitcoin holdings at approximately 844K BTC, signaling a shift toward larger liquidity reserves.
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Major corporate Bitcoin buyer commits to long-term accumulation strategy
A major corporation reaffirmed its commitment to ongoing Bitcoin purchases and aims to maintain its position as the world's largest corporate BTC holder, despite recent market swings.
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Bitcoin gains pause as traders assess inflation figures and energy markets
Bitcoin's recent rally has stalled as investors process inflation data and monitor oil price movements, which are weighing on near-term sentiment.
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Ethereum privacy researchers launch commercial venture EthSystems
Developers working on Ethereum's institutional privacy initiatives have formed a for-profit company called EthSystems to commercialize their work.
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Binance XRP reserves hit lowest level since February
Binance's XRP holdings have reached their lowest point since February, which analysts suggest could reduce selling pressure if buyer interest strengthens.
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BNB Chain executes 36th quarterly burn, removing 1.6M tokens
BNB Chain completed its quarterly token burn, destroying approximately 1.62M BNB and reducing total supply to 133.2M BNB. Future burns will occur directly on BSC.
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Japan tightens crypto oversight with insider trading rules and stricter penalties
Japan's revised Financial Instruments and Exchange Act now subjects digital assets to insider trading prohibitions, enhanced enforcement penalties, and expanded regulatory requirements for crypto service providers.
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812 BTC moved from Coinbase to unknown address
Whale Alert detected a transfer of 812 bitcoin (approximately $52.6M) from Coinbase to an unidentified wallet, signaling a potential shift in custody or market positioning.
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