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UK tax authority clarifies crypto lending and pool gains deferral
The UK's HMRC has adopted a "no gain, no loss" tax framework for certain crypto lending and liquidity pool activities, deferring capital gains tax until the underlying asset is actually sold or disposed of.
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Bitcoin and Ethereum social chatter hits 4-year low
Crypto analyst reports social media activity around BTC and ETH has declined to 2020 levels, suggesting waning retail interest while institutional capital gravitates toward tokenized assets.
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DeFi hack losses declining despite AI fears, Dragonfly partner reports
Dragonfly's Haseeb Qureshi notes that total stolen funds and median hack sizes in DeFi are falling versus 2025, suggesting predictions of an AI-driven security crisis were overblown.
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Long-term Bitcoin holders shift supply to new buyers amid Fed rate uncertainty
Long-term Bitcoin holders are gradually transferring holdings to newer market participants, though potential Federal Reserve rate increases could still pressure prices and trigger broader selling.
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Malaysia probes Network School over immigration violations
Malaysian authorities are investigating Network School, a tech community founded by former Coinbase CTO Balaji Srinivasan, for alleged breaches of immigration law.
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Bitcoin holds $62.6K as South Korean stocks tumble, crypto volumes spike
Bitcoin stabilized after Monday losses amid geopolitical tensions and a sharp KOSPI selloff, which drove South Korean investors toward crypto markets. Gold also declined during the period.
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827 BTC withdrawn from Coinbase Institutional to unknown address
Whale Alert detected a transfer of approximately 827 bitcoin (worth ~$51.9M) moving from Coinbase's institutional custody to an unidentified wallet, signaling potential institutional repositioning or self-custody.
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XRP, ETH bulls grow vocal as prices slide; sentiment divergence flags potential weakness
Social media sentiment on XRP reached its most bullish level in five weeks despite token prices falling, a pattern historically associated with further downside pressure.
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Doppler Finance and SBI Digital Finance partner on XRP lending infrastructure in Japan
Doppler Finance and SBI Digital Finance announced a partnership to develop institutional lending and collateral infrastructure for XRP in Japan, expanding institutional adoption in the region.
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US government transfers $288M in seized crypto to Coinbase Prime
The U.S. government moved over $288 million in seized bitcoin and ether to Coinbase Prime custody, according to blockchain analytics firm Arkham. The government's total crypto holdings are estimated above $20 billion.
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Hyperliquid co-founder pitches platform as financial infrastructure layer
Hyperliquid co-founder Jeff Yan described the platform as a liquidity infrastructure backbone for finance rather than a standalone exchange, comparing its role to AWS in computing. He argued that unified integration drives network effects benefiting all users through tighter spreads and deeper liquidity.
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U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs see $425M outflow in single day
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs experienced their largest single-day net outflow this month on Monday, totaling $425 million in withdrawals.
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South Korea plans 2027 pilot of tokenized bonds on wholesale CBDC
South Korea will launch a test program in 2027 to issue government bonds as digital tokens on the Bank of Korea's wholesale CBDC platform, coinciding with new token securities regulations.
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South Korea advances blockchain policy with Digital Asset Act and CBDC bond tokenization
South Korea is pursuing legislative and technical initiatives including a Digital Asset Basic Act and a CBDC project tied to tokenizing government bonds, signaling continued policy support for blockchain infrastructure.
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US spot Bitcoin ETFs see largest July outflow at $425M
US spot Bitcoin ETFs experienced their biggest single-day outflow in July, with $424.66 million exiting the funds, ending a brief period of positive weekly inflows.
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US banking groups push Senate to tighten stablecoin rules in Clarity Act
Banking industry groups have urged the Senate to strengthen stablecoin provisions in the Clarity Act, citing concerns that current language could enable stablecoins to displace traditional bank deposits and trigger deposit outflows from community banks.
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Short-term Bitcoin holders dump 32.8K BTC at losses in 24 hours
Short-term Bitcoin holders realized their largest losses in two weeks, transferring approximately 32,800 BTC to exchanges over the past day, signaling capitulation pressure.
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1,683 BTC moved to Binance from unknown wallet
Whale Alert detected a transfer of approximately 1,683 BTC (worth ~$105M) from an unidentified address to Binance, signaling potential selling pressure or exchange deposit activity.
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U.S. government transfers ~$288M in seized crypto to Coinbase Prime
The U.S. government moved approximately $288 million in seized Bitcoin and Ethereum holdings to Coinbase Prime custody, signaling potential future asset liquidation or management plans.
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XRP and ETH sentiment surge to 5-week peak as Bitcoin holds steady
Fear-of-missing-out indicators for XRP and Ethereum have reached their highest levels in five weeks, while Bitcoin sentiment remains neutral, according to Cointelegraph reporting.
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Bitfinex transfers 130M USDT to Tether Treasury
Whale Alert detected a 130 million USDT transfer from Bitfinex to Tether's treasury, suggesting possible redemption or reserve management activity.
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Solana leads DEX volume rankings at $4.15B in 24 hours
Solana topped decentralized exchange volume over the past day with $4.15 billion in trades, ahead of BNB Chain and Robinhood Chain.
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White House CLARITY Act lead departs for military training; deputy takes over
Patrick Witt, the White House's chief negotiator on the CLARITY Act crypto legislation, is leaving next Friday for military training. Deputy Director Harry Jung will lead the final push toward a Senate floor vote expected around mid-July.
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Lubin: Low L1 fees key to Ethereum adoption, staking and burns support long-term value
Ethereum co-founder Joseph Lubin argues that keeping Layer 1 transaction fees low is essential for network adoption, and that increased activity, staking participation, and ETH token burns will reinforce the network's long-term value proposition.
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Trump's Hormuz blockade reverses peace trade; BTC tests $62.6K ahead of CPI
Trump reinstated the Hormuz blockade, lifting oil prices and rate-hike expectations, unwinding the July rally that benefited bitcoin. Today's inflation data will be a key test for near-term direction.
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Airbnb CEO: RWA tokenization could enable global, fractional ownership
Airbnb co-founder Brian Chesky discussed how real-world asset tokenization could democratize ownership by making it global and instant, though trust will be key to determining which platforms succeed.
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U.S. government transfers $288M in seized crypto to Coinbase Prime
The U.S. government moved confiscated bitcoin and ether from prior seizures through intermediary wallets to Coinbase Prime custody, marking a significant shift in handling of government-held digital assets.
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Hobbyist solo-mines Bitcoin block with $150 device in 8 hours
A Bitcoin enthusiast using a low-cost Bitaxe miner successfully solo-mined a full block after just 8 hours of operation, earning the 3.14 BTC block reward.
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Spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs see net outflows
U.S. spot Bitcoin, Ethereum, and crypto-focused ETFs recorded net outflows on July 13, with Bitcoin down $424.66M and Ethereum down $15.41M, signaling reduced institutional demand.
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South Korea plans blockchain pilot for government bond tokenization
South Korea is reportedly preparing a pilot program to tokenize government bonds using blockchain technology, integrated with the Bank of Korea's institutional CBDC infrastructure.
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Upbit lists Derive (DRV) token on Korean exchange
South Korea's largest crypto exchange Upbit will begin trading Derive (DRV)—the rebranded token from former Lyra Finance—on July 14 with KRW, BTC, and USDT pairs. The protocol focuses on onchain options and perpetual futures.
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Spot Bitcoin ETFs Lower Barriers for Institutional Investors
U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs launched in January 2024, allowing institutional investors to gain bitcoin exposure through standard brokerage accounts and removing custody and compliance hurdles that previously limited adoption.
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Solo Bitcoin mining surges; independent miners finding more blocks
Solo Bitcoin mining activity has increased 41% year-over-year, with 24 blocks discovered in the past 12 months. The trend highlights growing participation from independent miners using modest hardware.
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Korean stocks plunge; Upbit volume spikes as traders flee equities
South Korea's KOSPI fell 4% on July 14 amid forced liquidations in stock trades. Upbit's 24-hour volume surged to $4.27B, up 1,426% from the prior day, suggesting investors shifted capital to crypto amid the equity selloff.
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White House crypto adviser Patrick Witt to begin military service
Patrick Witt, the White House's crypto adviser, is departing to report for military training. Deputy director Harry Jung will take over his duties during the ongoing CLARITY Act legislative process.
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SBI partners with Solana to advance on-chain finance in Japan
Japan's SBI has partnered with Solana to expand on-chain financial services, positioning the network as a potential hub for Asia's blockchain infrastructure.
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White House crypto adviser takes military leave as CLARITY Act advances
Patrick Witt, a White House crypto policy adviser, will begin military leave on July 27 during a critical phase of the CLARITY Act's legislative process, according to Eleanor Terrett.
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Thai scammer moved $122M in crypto; Japan explores stablecoin yields and Bitcoin mortgages
A 20-year-old Thai romance scammer processed $122M in cryptocurrency over 10 months. Meanwhile, Japan is advancing stablecoin yield products and Bitcoin-backed mortgage offerings.
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Binance July PoR snapshot: BTC holdings up 1.22%, ETH and USDT decline
Binance's latest proof-of-reserves snapshot from July 1 shows user BTC holdings increased to 640,000 BTC, up 1.22%, while Ethereum and USDT balances decreased.
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US government transfers $297M in seized Bitcoin and Ether to Coinbase Prime
The U.S. government moved approximately $297 million in confiscated Bitcoin and Ether to Coinbase Prime custody. The move has sparked speculation about potential sales, though deposits to a custodian do not necessarily indicate imminent liquidation.
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