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Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana spot ETFs see outflows; XRP attracts inflows
U.S. spot ETFs for BTC, ETH, and SOL recorded net outflows last week, with Bitcoin down $1.79B and Ethereum down $273M. XRP spot ETFs bucked the trend with $23M in inflows.
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Spot Bitcoin ETFs post $1.79B outflows; Ethereum extends 7-week outflow streak
Spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $1.79B in net outflows for the week ending June 26, the third-largest weekly outflow on record. Ethereum spot ETFs saw $273M in outflows, extending a seven-week outflow trend, while XRP and HYPE spot ETFs posted modest inflows.
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US dollar posts strongest month in a year on safe-haven demand
The US dollar is tracking a 2.5% gain in June, its best performance in nearly 12 months, driven by geopolitical tensions in the Gulf and investor flight-to-safety ahead of jobs data.
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Binance founder CZ rules out CEO return, leaves door open for future involvement
Changpeng Zhao stated he has no current intention to resume the CEO role at Binance, though acknowledged circumstances could change. The comment comes after his 2023 departure from the exchange.
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Loopring shuts down DEX amid low adoption, cites technical limitations
Loopring, a zero-knowledge rollup platform, is closing its decentralized exchange due to insufficient user adoption. The team attributed the decline to lack of a virtual machine, composability constraints, and absence of real-world payment integrations that hindered ecosystem growth.
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Binance exits EU market July 1 while pursuing license; Ethereum Foundation cuts staff
Binance is restricting access for European users effective July 1 but continues seeking regulatory approval. Separately, the Ethereum Foundation has announced layoffs while Ethlabs steps in to support development efforts.
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Sharplink resumes ETH buying with $62.4M purchase after 8-month hiatus
Sharplink acquired approximately 40,000 ETH over three days, marking a return to active Ether accumulation following an eight-month pause in treasury purchases.
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Kiwoom Securities to acquire stake in Bithumb exchange
South Korea's Kiwoom Securities is purchasing a stake in Bithumb crypto exchange, part of a broader trend of local financial institutions investing in domestic platforms as regulatory frameworks develop.
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American Express seeks VP to lead stablecoin and blockchain partnerships
American Express is hiring a VP of Stablecoin & Blockchain Partnerships to oversee its stablecoin strategy and tokenized settlement initiatives, signaling institutional expansion into digital assets.
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Bitcoin RSI divergence sparks debate on bear-market bottom timing
Analysts cite bullish RSI divergences in Bitcoin as a potential bull-case signal, though some warn further price declines may occur before a sustained recovery.
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Hayes bullish on Hyperliquid but eyes Hypercall as Deribit challenger
Arthur Hayes expressed continued interest in Hyperliquid while highlighting Hypercall (associated with SYN) as a potential competitor to Deribit in the options trading space.
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US consumer credit hits record $5.14T as households increase borrowing
US consumer credit jumped $25B in March to an all-time high of $5.14T, marking the largest monthly increase since March 2025 as households take on more debt amid inflationary pressures.
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Hyper Foundation offers $10M in grants for USDH-to-USDC migration
Hyper Foundation is distributing approximately $10M in grants to help developers cover migration costs as they transition from USDH to USDC by end of July.
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US housing bill with CBDC ban through 2030 set for Trump signature
A US housing bill containing a temporary ban on central bank digital currencies through 2030 is scheduled to be sent to President Trump for signature on Monday, according to House Speaker Mike Johnson.
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Grayscale explores asset sales to address $14B unrealized loss
Grayscale is reportedly considering strategic asset sales to reduce its $14 billion unrealized loss position, signaling potential portfolio adjustments by the major crypto asset manager.
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Large USDC deposit moves to Aave protocol
Whale Alert detected a transfer of approximately 190 million USDC to the Aave protocol from an unidentified wallet, signaling potential liquidity provision or market activity.
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BIS warns Big Tech's AI spending could trigger investment bust and market turmoil
The Bank for International Settlements cautioned that sustained heavy spending by major tech firms on AI infrastructure risks creating an unsustainable bubble, potentially destabilizing financial markets and the broader economy.
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Large USDC withdrawal from Aave to unknown address
Whale Alert detected a transfer of approximately 190 million USDC from Aave to an unidentified wallet address, signaling a significant liquidity movement on the protocol.
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Binance exits EU over licensing; EthLabs nonprofit launches to boost Ethereum adoption
Binance has ceased operations in Europe after failing to obtain required regulatory licenses. Separately, a new nonprofit called EthLabs, backed by BitMine and Joe Lubin, has been established to accelerate Ethereum adoption.
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Loopring shuts down DEX, cites zkEVM competition and limited adoption
Loopring, an early Ethereum zkRollup project, is discontinuing its DEX and relayer operations. The team attributed the closure to zkEVM architectures gaining dominance, weak business traction, and exchange delistings. Users will receive final balances directly to L1 addresses with gas fees covered.
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BIS flags stablecoin shortcomings in money functions, cites emerging-market risks
The Bank for International Settlements warned in its annual report that stablecoins lack key monetary properties—singleness, elasticity, and integrity—and pose risks to emerging economies.
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Polygon leads blockchains in May transaction volume, processes $80B in stablecoins
Polygon reported handling approximately $80 billion in stablecoin volume during May and surpassed Solana and BNB in total transaction count. The network also projects AI agents will drive more onchain activity than humans within five years.
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Fidelity: Bitcoin security remains robust despite declining mining rewards
Fidelity has stated that Bitcoin's security model stays strong even as mining rewards shrink following halving events, addressing concerns about network resilience.
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Binance founder CZ advocates for U.S. crypto leadership in exclusive interview
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao discussed his vision for the U.S. to become a global crypto hub in a recent CoinDesk interview, touching on multiple industry topics.
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BIS warns stablecoins could fragment global financial system
The Basel-based Bank for International Settlements cautioned that private stablecoins lack the attributes of sound money and called on regulators to prioritize development of tokenized central bank and commercial bank alternatives.
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EU banking regulator proposes crypto token issuer penalties up to 12.5% of annual revenue
The European Banking Authority unveiled a penalty framework Friday that would allow regulators to fine non-compliant significant token issuers up to 12.5% of annual revenue under new EU crypto rules.
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MicroStrategy signals continued bitcoin buying despite $13B unrealized loss
MicroStrategy appears poised for its fourth consecutive week of bitcoin purchases, following a 520 BTC acquisition on June 22. The firm's holdings are currently underwater by approximately $13 billion.
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Hyper Foundation deploys $10M grant program for USDH sunset migration
Hyper Foundation is distributing approximately $10 million in grants to support builders transitioning away from USDH, with eligible recipients including deployers, protocols, and bridge operators required to complete migrations by end of July.
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GoMining demonstrates Stratum V2 block construction with DMND pool
GoMining mined a Bitcoin block using Stratum V2's Job Declaration feature, enabling miners to build block templates independently rather than relying on pool control, marking progress toward decentralized mining infrastructure.
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Binance outlines safe practices for AI agents in crypto wallets
Binance published guidance on integrating AI agents with cryptocurrency wallets, addressing data security and the need for human oversight in automated crypto operations.
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FHFA orders Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac to study crypto as mortgage collateral
U.S. Federal Housing Finance Agency Director William Pulte has directed Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to develop proposals allowing cryptocurrency holdings on regulated exchanges to be counted as assets in mortgage risk assessments, part of broader Trump administration crypto policy.
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Saylor hints MicroStrategy will keep buying bitcoin despite stock decline
MicroStrategy's Michael Saylor signaled the company intends to continue accumulating bitcoin, citing its $50 billion holdings, even as the firm's stock faces downward pressure.
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SBI acquires Japanese crypto exchange Bitbank for $289M amid market consolidation
Japan's SBI Holdings has purchased Bitbank, a regulated crypto exchange, signaling industry consolidation as the country's digital asset rules tighten. The deal reflects investor appetite for compliant platforms in a reshaping market.
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US could view crypto as national security priority, Franklin Crypto exec suggests
Chris Perkins of Franklin Crypto discusses the possibility that US policymakers may eventually treat cryptocurrency as a strategic national security concern.
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Galaxy Digital CEO: MicroStrategy confidence crisis weighing on Bitcoin
Galaxy Digital's Mike Novogratz attributed Bitcoin's recent decline to a loss of confidence around MicroStrategy, combined with hawkish U.S. monetary policy and weakening crypto sentiment. He flagged key support levels as potential downside targets.
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Solana decouples from crypto market amid tokenized stock momentum
Santiment analysis suggests Solana is moving independently from the broader cryptocurrency market, driven by growing interest in tokenized stocks on the network.
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Blockchain shifting toward financing AI and robotics infrastructure
Framework cofounder Michael Anderson argues blockchain is transitioning from crypto-native speculation to serving as a financial layer for capital-intensive sectors like AI and robotics.
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Asia's crypto week: SBI launches JPY stablecoin, Russia drafts rules, remittance pilots expand
SBI issued a Japanese yen stablecoin while Korea tested blockchain remittance systems. Stablecoins are being used for Philippine worker remittances, Indonesia enforced revised crypto law, and Russia released a stablecoin regulation draft.
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Binance sees $400M+ weekly outflows as EU MiCA compliance deadline approaches
Binance reported over $400 million in net weekly outflows as the EU's MiCA regulatory deadline nears, though exchange flow data show no evidence of mass user migration despite competitor recruitment efforts.
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ARK Invest adds crypto-linked holdings in June portfolio move
Cathie Wood's ARK Invest purchased additional shares in crypto-exposed securities on June 26, including positions in Coinbase (COIN), Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust (BTC), and Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust (ETH) equivalents.
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