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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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DePIN sector down 83% from March peak as market cap falls to $3.46B
Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePIN) has collapsed from its March 2024 high, now trading at $3.46 billion—a decline of 83%—making it one of the weakest-performing segments in crypto.
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Bitcoin holds near 3-week high as geopolitical risk offsets softer inflation data
Bitcoin remained stable at three-week highs as U.S.-Iran tensions tempered gains from weaker-than-expected inflation figures released Tuesday.
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Large Bitcoin transfer to Coinbase detected
Whale Alert reported a 955 BTC transfer (approximately $61.8M) from an unidentified wallet to Coinbase, a potential indicator of exchange inflow activity.
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Bitmine reports $45.7M in ETH staking revenue last quarter
Bitmine Immersion Technologies generated $45.7M from Ethereum staking in Q1 FY2024, representing 98% of revenue. The company's MAVAN platform has staked 4.9M ETH as of May 31.
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South Korea expands state asset framework to cover digital assets
South Korea's Economy Ministry is moving to classify digital assets and intellectual property within a new national asset management system, signaling regulatory integration of crypto holdings.
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Treasury yields rise as market awaits June PPI data for Fed rate clues
U.S. Treasury yields moved higher as investors await June producer price inflation data for signals on the Federal Reserve's future interest rate decisions.
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Czech Republic moves to block Polymarket over unlicensed gambling
Czech authorities are taking steps to restrict access to Polymarket, the prediction market platform, citing unlicensed gambling concerns. The move aligns with similar regulatory actions by other European nations.
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Czech Republic blacklists Polymarket, orders ISP blocks
Czech Finance Ministry added Polymarket to its unauthorized gambling blacklist and mandated internet providers block access within 15 days, citing regulatory concerns.
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ARK Invest adds to Circle stake amid stock weakness
Cathie Wood's ARK Invest purchased 220,000 additional Circle shares valued at $13.9M, continuing its July accumulation despite recent price pressure on the payments firm's stock.
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Japan lowers crypto tax rate to ~20% with new financial product classification
Japan passed legislation classifying cryptocurrency as a financial product and establishing a separate tax regime at approximately 20%, significantly lower than the previous maximum rate of 55%.
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US and UK coordinate on stablecoin and tokenization regulatory framework
US and UK authorities have released joint recommendations aimed at harmonizing their regulatory approaches to stablecoins and tokenized assets, signaling coordinated policy development.
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LayerZero executor wallet reportedly compromised; $2.1M stolen across chains
A LayerZero executor wallet was reportedly breached, resulting in approximately $2.1 million in losses across multiple blockchains, according to Cointelegraph.
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South Korea plans to bring crypto under state asset management framework
South Korea is moving to classify cryptocurrency as a state asset subject to planned asset management regulations, marking a shift in how the country treats digital currencies under its legal framework.
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ARK Invest adds $13.9M in Circle shares amid stock decline
Cathie Wood's ARK Invest purchased 220,000 Circle shares worth $13.9 million on Tuesday, bringing July total purchases to over 725,000 shares despite a significant stock selloff.
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US and UK Issue Joint Stablecoin and Tokenization Policy Guidance
The US and UK released coordinated recommendations to harmonize stablecoin and tokenization regulation, supporting cross-border activity without imposing binding mandates.
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US Treasury sanctions Iran-linked crypto wallets, freezes $130M+
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced OFAC sanctions against multiple cryptocurrency wallets linked to Iran, resulting in over $130 million in frozen assets.
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Stripe and Advent reportedly bid $53B for PayPal
Stripe and Advent Capital have reportedly made an acquisition offer for PayPal valued at $53 billion, representing a 28% premium to the company's closing price.
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Japan passes bill classifying crypto as financial instrument, enabling Bitcoin ETFs
Japan has enacted legislation formally designating cryptocurrency as a financial instrument, clearing the path for Bitcoin ETF approvals and establishing a standardized tax rate around 20% on crypto holdings.
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Bitcoin and ether spot ETFs see inflows as major assets rally
U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs recorded roughly $181 million in inflows Tuesday, rebounding after $425 million in outflows the prior day. Ether ETFs added approximately $58 million in the same period.
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UK targets first G7 digital sovereign bond by early 2027
The UK plans to issue its first digital sovereign bond on HSBC's Orion platform within the Bank of England and FCA's Digital Securities Sandbox, aiming to demonstrate faster settlement and lower costs.
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South Korea drafts National Asset Act to integrate crypto oversight
South Korea is developing a National Asset Basic Act aimed at modernizing state asset management and incorporating cryptocurrency under its regulatory framework.
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Spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs see sustained inflows
Spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $181M in net inflows on July 14, while spot Ethereum ETFs saw $58.3M in inflows with no outflows across the 10 tracked products, per SoSoValue data.
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Hyperliquid's top traders show more aggressive long positioning than during BTC's $83K rally
According to Glassnode analysis, leading traders on Hyperliquid are currently holding larger long positions in BTC relative to the period when Bitcoin rallied to $83K, suggesting elevated bullish sentiment among sophisticated traders.
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South Korea plans new asset management law to regulate crypto holdings
South Korea's Ministry of Finance and Economy announced plans to introduce a National Asset Basic Act that would bring cryptocurrency under the government's updated asset management framework.
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Bitcoin long-term holders reach 30-month accumulation peak
Long-term holder dominance ratio for Bitcoin has reached its highest level in 30 months, according to CryptoQuant data, suggesting accelerated accumulation by established holders.
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Argentina's Grupo BIND partners with Circle to boost USDC institutional access
Grupo BIND in Argentina is collaborating with Circle to enable institutional access to USDC and increase liquidity in the USDC/Argentine peso pair.
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Stripe, Advent bid $53B for PayPal in potential crypto-payments consolidation
Stripe and Advent International reportedly offered to acquire PayPal for $60.50/share, valuing it at $53B+ with $50B in committed financing. Both Stripe and PayPal are major stablecoin issuers; deal could reshape crypto-payments landscape if completed by end of July.
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Visa, Mastercard, Ripple back x402 payment protocol; $24M settled last month
Forty companies now govern x402, a payment protocol originally developed and released by Coinbase. The network processed approximately $24 million across 75 million transactions in the previous month, with an average payment value of 32 cents.
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Ethereum Foundation privacy team launches EthSystems for institutional confidential tools
Former members of the Ethereum Foundation's Institutional Privacy Task Force have established EthSystems, a for-profit venture focused on developing privacy-preserving infrastructure for institutional Ethereum users.
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Kalshi faces conflicting CFTC and Michigan orders, claims regulatory impasse
Kalshi, a prediction market platform, says it is caught between contradictory directives from the CFTC and Michigan regulators, leaving it unable to comply with both simultaneously.
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SBI Global Asset Management launches tokenized equity strategy on Solana
SBI Global Asset Management and DigiFT have introduced JX, a tokenized version of a Japanese listed-equity strategy, on the Solana blockchain. The move marks institutional adoption of onchain asset management.
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Bitcoin rallies past $64K as softer inflation data dims rate-hike bets
Bitcoin climbed above $64,000 following cooler-than-expected U.S. inflation data, which reduced market expectations for additional Fed rate hikes from 43% to 13%. Analysts are now focused on the September FOMC meeting for further policy signals.
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TeraWulf shares drop as New York halts new data center permits for one year
New York has ordered a one-year moratorium on new data center permits. TeraWulf confirmed existing facilities remain operational and development plans unchanged, though stock fell 7% on the news.
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Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs record net inflows on July 14
US spot ETFs for Bitcoin and Ethereum saw positive net inflows, with BTC receiving $181.08M and ETH $58.34M on July 14.
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Binance pursuing "super app" model with payments and financial services expansion
Binance's head of spot trading told CoinDesk the exchange aims to evolve beyond trading into a broader financial platform integrating payments and stablecoin services, following a similar strategy announced by Coinbase.
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Linux Foundation launches x402 Foundation for AI agent payment standards
The Linux Foundation established the x402 Foundation to create open payment standards for AI agents and applications, with 40 founding members including AWS, Google, Visa, Mastercard, Stripe, Coinbase, Ripple and Circle.
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US Treasury freezes $131M in Iran-linked crypto assets
The US Treasury announced the seizure of $131 million in cryptocurrency linked to Iran as part of broader sanctions enforcement against illicit financial activity by the Iranian government.
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Pumpfun begins team token vesting after one-year lockup expires
Pumpfun distributed 57.3 billion PUMP tokens worth ~$86.5M to 121 wallets as the initial unlock from a three-year vesting schedule following the expiration of the one-year lockup period for team and investor holdings.
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Coinbase engineers leverage AI agents for majority of code development
Coinbase's platform head reports that AI now assists in writing 95–100% of the company's code, with engineers running multiple AI agents that collectively perform work equivalent to roughly 1,200 full-time employees.
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