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Lawson convenience stores test JPYC stablecoin payments in Japan
Japan's Lawson convenience store chain is piloting stablecoin payments using JPYC in a proof-of-concept with telecom firm KDDI and crypto wallet provider HashPort.
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Circle mints 250M USDC on Solana
Circle issued 250 million USDC stablecoin tokens on the Solana blockchain, expanding liquidity on the network.
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Spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs Return to Inflows After 8-Week Drought
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $197M in net inflows for the week ending July 10, snapping an eight-week outflow streak. Ethereum spot ETFs also resumed inflows with $84.4M, ending the same drought period.
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Key US economic data and earnings reports due this week
Major macro events scheduled: CPI and PPI inflation reports, retail sales, Fed manufacturing index, and ~10% of S&P 500 earnings. Geopolitical risk also in focus with Strait of Hormuz developments.
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Japan PM backs Web3 startups with funding boost and lighter regulation
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced at WebX 2026 that the government will increase startup funding through public institutions and ease regulatory barriers to foster Japan's Web3 innovation sector.
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Bitcoin miners hold 1.19M BTC despite recent mining stock declines
Bitcoin miners are maintaining holdings of 1.19M BTC even as mining-related stocks have declined roughly 10%, suggesting confidence in long-term BTC value despite near-term sector headwinds.
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Japan's Progmat migrates $3B+ digital securities to Avalanche
Progmat, a Japanese digital securities platform, has completed migration of over $3 billion in assets from Corda to Avalanche L1 blockchain.
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Japan's Lawson to pilot yen stablecoin payments in August
Lawson, a major Japanese convenience store chain, plans to test payments using JPYC, a yen-pegged stablecoin, beginning in early August.
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American Bitcoin stock crashes 95% from peak, reverse split to stay listed
Shares of American Bitcoin, a publicly traded miner co-founded by Eric Trump, have plummeted over 95% from their high, erasing $600M+ in value. The company executed a 1-for-15 reverse split to maintain Nasdaq compliance and reported Q1 operating losses of $118M alongside Bitcoin impairment charges.
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Bitcoin whale awakens after 7 years, moves $188M in holdings
A major bitcoin holder inactive since 2018 has resumed moving funds, transferring $188 million in BTC. The whale's last activity was when bitcoin traded near $6,475, marking significant appreciation in the interim.
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Japan's SBI Holdings doubles down on crypto investments
SBI Holdings, a major Japanese financial conglomerate, is making significant crypto investments, signaling how traditional finance institutions are integrating digital assets into their portfolios.
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BTC, ETH, SOL spot ETFs see inflows; XRP posts outflows
U.S. spot ETFs for Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and Hype recorded net inflows last week, while XRP spot ETFs experienced net outflows of $7.18M, signaling mixed investor positioning across major crypto assets.
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Bitcoin ETFs see $197M inflow, ending 8-week outflow period
Bitcoin spot ETFs recorded net inflows of $197M, halting an eight-week streak of outflows. Analysts remain cautious about whether this signals a sustained recovery in institutional demand.
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Lawson to trial yen stablecoin payments at Tokyo store in August
Japan's Lawson convenience store chain will begin testing JPYC stablecoin payments in early August at a Tokyo location via mobile wallet, marking the country's first POS-integrated stablecoin payment trial.
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BlackRock's onchain tokenized assets reach $2.93B across multiple chains
BlackRock has accumulated $2.93B in tokenized assets on blockchain networks, with Ethereum holding the largest share at $1.1B, followed by positions on Avalanche, Solana, and BNB Chain.
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Zcash Orchard vulnerability raises pre-disclosure trading concerns
A flaw in Zcash's Orchard privacy protocol has drawn scrutiny over potential insider trading ahead of public disclosure, highlighting governance and information asymmetry risks in crypto projects.
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Circle CEO Allaire outlines vision for AI agents and onchain economy convergence
Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire published "The Agentic Economy," arguing that AI agents and blockchain infrastructure are merging into a unified programmable economic layer.
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Hacker exploits SpaceX/Starlink accounts to pump-and-dump token for ~$125K
A threat actor compromised @SpaceXAI and @Starlink accounts to launch and promote a token called $SCATMAN, then dumped 10 trillion tokens across multiple wallets for approximately $125K in ETH, according to Lookonchain analysis.
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Whale deposits ~$191M USDC to Aave
An unknown whale transferred approximately 191 million USDC tokens to the Aave protocol, according to Whale Alert monitoring.
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Binance Brazil earns ISO security and privacy certifications
Binance's Brazil operations achieved ISO/IEC 27001 and ISO/IEC 27701 certifications, demonstrating compliance with international information security and privacy management standards.
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Bitcoin whale dormant 7 years moves ~2,931 BTC to new wallet
An early Bitcoin holder who acquired ~2,931 BTC seven years ago moved the entire position to a new wallet after remaining inactive. The transfer occurred on-chain and was flagged by blockchain monitoring.
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U.S. strikes on Iran trigger oil price surge above 3%
U.S. Central Command reports new military strikes against Iran, prompting crude oil prices to jump more than 3% amid geopolitical tensions.
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Robinhood Layer 2 fuels Ethereum optimism amid broader crypto news
Robinhood's Layer 2 solution launch has generated bullish sentiment for Ethereum, even among prior skeptics. The week also saw crypto-related developments involving public figures.
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Pakistan's crypto regulator seeks dialogue after Islamic scholars reject crypto payments
Pakistan's crypto regulator has called for dialogue following a ruling by Islamic scholars against using cryptocurrency for payments, signaling potential regulatory friction in the region.
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250M USDC minted at treasury
Whale Alert detected a 250 million USDC token mint at the USDC Treasury, representing a significant stablecoin supply increase.
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Pakistan regulator engages Islamic scholar after crypto fatwa
Pakistan's crypto regulator met with prominent Islamic scholar Mufti Taqi Usmani following a fatwa declaring cryptocurrency purchases impermissible under Islamic law, signaling potential policy implications.
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LAB token plunges 54% amid $18.3M insider wallet transfer
LAB token fell 54% as on-chain data revealed an $18.3 million transfer linked to insider wallets, shifting focus from general market conditions to concentrated holder activity.
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Hilbert Capital CEO: Crypto regulation clarifies risk, enables institutional investment
Barnali Biswal, CEO of Hilbert Capital, argues that regulatory clarity makes crypto risk quantifiable and thus more attractive to institutional investors. Remarks made at the Xapo Bank summit in London.
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Clarity Act text expected this week as Fed signals on inflation, rate policy
Lawmakers are finalizing a merged version of the Clarity Act combining Senate Banking and Agriculture texts, with key provisions still under negotiation. Fed Chair Warsh will deliver the semiannual monetary policy report amid fresh CPI/PPI data and speeches from multiple Fed officials.
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Stablecoin market cap sheds $10B since May
Over $10 billion has exited the stablecoin market since May, signaling reduced demand or capital reallocation in the crypto ecosystem.
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Thailand tightens AML oversight on stablecoin transfers and large cash flows
Thailand is strengthening anti-money laundering enforcement by increasing scrutiny on large cash deposits, precious metals trades, and high-volume USDT transactions.
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Multiple crypto security breaches reported including $14M SOL theft
Three cryptocurrency attacks occurred within 24 hours, including fake applications and a $14.2M SOL token theft, according to AMBCrypto reporting.
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MicroStrategy reports $216M bitcoin sale, holds 843K BTC at $75K avg cost
MicroStrategy sold approximately $216 million in bitcoin and currently holds 843,775 BTC with an average acquisition cost of $75,476 per coin. The position is underwater by roughly $9.7 billion at current market prices near $64,000.
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Japan's $1.8T pension fund to increase private markets and alternative asset allocation
Japan is expanding its massive pension fund's exposure to private markets and alternative assets, signaling institutional appetite for diversification beyond traditional holdings.
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Clarity Act draft expected this week amid ongoing regulatory negotiations
Sources report a new draft of the Clarity Act may be released this week, though significant hurdles remain in the legislative process.
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Standard Chartered flags messaging gaps in major BTC treasury firm's strategy
Standard Chartered suggests that communication from a leading Bitcoin treasury company is creating confusion around its strategic direction, potentially clouding near-term sentiment for the asset.
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CoinDesk examines BONK DAO exploit and its legal implications
CoinDesk investigates last week's BONK DAO exploit, questioning whether the incident constitutes a legal action or unauthorized access.
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Trump confirms Strait of Hormuz open amid U.S.–Iran tensions
President Trump stated the Strait of Hormuz remains accessible to commercial shipping, though ongoing U.S.–Iran hostilities are creating safety risks on a key global oil transit route.
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Stablecoin market shrinks $10B from May peak, largest monthly drop since Terra collapse
Stablecoin market cap fell roughly $10 billion from May highs, with June accounting for $7.7 billion of that decline—the steepest monthly drop since May 2022. USDT and USDC led the pullback, though the overall contraction represents only ~3% of total supply.
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Asia's regulatory landscape shifts: Japan explores crypto ETFs, Korea backs stablecoin framework
Japan is advancing toward crypto asset ETFs while South Korea develops a bank-led stablecoin regime. Kazakhstan is accelerating digital asset adoption, Malaysia seized over 75,000 illegal mining rigs, and India's central bank reaffirmed opposition to crypto.
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