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UK Labour MPs seek permanent ban on crypto political donations
Labour MPs in the UK are mobilizing support for legislative amendments that would permanently prohibit cryptocurrency-related political donations.
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Metaplanet, JPYC partners study Bitcoin-backed credit instruments
Metaplanet, Metaplanet Securities, JPYC, and Progmat have jointly launched research into Bitcoin-backed digital credit products that would enable continuous trading with accruing daily interest.
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BTC and ETH options expire with $1.75B notional value
23,000 BTC and 140,000 ETH options expired on July 10. BTC showed a 0.97 put-call ratio and $62k max pain; ETH had 1.26 ratio and $1.7k max pain, totaling $1.75 billion notional exposure.
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Injective npm package targeted in attempted supply-chain attack
Attackers attempted to compromise Injective's npm package to gain access to wallet keys and steal INJ tokens, according to Cointelegraph. The incident highlights ongoing supply-chain security risks in crypto development.
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Robinhood Chain reaches $80M TVL and $800M DEX volume since launch
Robinhood Chain has accumulated over $80M in total value locked, $200M in stablecoins, and $800M in cumulative decentralized exchange volume since its launch, per DefiLlama data.
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DeFi tokens outperform Bitcoin in June as institutions build on Aave, Morpho
DeFi tokens declined 4% in June while Bitcoin fell 22%, according to Bitwise analysis. The relative strength may reflect growing institutional interest in DeFi protocols.
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JPMorgan flags permissioned blockchain adoption as Bitcoin risk factor
JPMorgan analysts argue Bitcoin's primary risk stems not from sales pressure but from institutional adoption of private, permissioned blockchain infrastructure that sidesteps public chains and token ecosystems.
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Bitcoin and ether spot ETFs see outflows despite price gains
Spot bitcoin ETFs recorded roughly $95M in outflows Thursday while ether funds shed ~$52M, breaking a five-day inflow streak for ether despite broader price strength.
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Zcash Ironwood upgrade scheduled for late July activation
Zcash's Ironwood upgrade (NU6.3) is set to activate at block height 3,428,143, anticipated around July 28th at 8 AM EST.
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EU extends chat-scanning powers through 2028, exempts encrypted messages
European Parliament approved legislation allowing tech companies to scan private messages for abuse material, though end-to-end encrypted communications remain exempt from the requirement through 2028.
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Warren opposes CLARITY Act, citing sanctions evasion concerns
Senator Elizabeth Warren criticized the CLARITY Act, arguing it would create loopholes for sanctions circumvention. The bill is a key regulatory proposal in ongoing crypto policy debates.
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Robinhood Chain records $70M ETH inflow in debut week
Robinhood's blockchain saw over $70 million in Ethereum bridged during its first week of operation, signaling early adoption and reinforcing Ethereum's role as a settlement and liquidity layer for tokenized assets.
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North Carolina imposes 6% tax on prediction market platform revenue
North Carolina enacted legislation that establishes a 6% tax on prediction market platforms' net trading fee revenue attributable to state residents, while recognizing federal CFTC regulatory authority.
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Bitcoin gains in USD but lags in yen as Japanese currency strengthens
Bitcoin and major cryptocurrencies are outperforming in dollar terms but underperforming when priced in yen, as the yen's recent strength—driven by intervention concerns—creates a currency headwind for JPY-denominated traders.
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Zcash schedules Ironwood upgrade for late July to replace Orchard pool
Zcash is targeting July 28 for its Ironwood network upgrade, which will replace the previously compromised Orchard pool and may clarify whether a recent bug led to unauthorized token creation.
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Ark Invest adds Circle stake, trims Robinhood position
Cathie Wood's Ark Invest purchased roughly 218k Circle shares (~$13.7M) and sold approximately 85k Robinhood shares (~$9.8M) in recent trading activity.
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Bitcoin demand remains subdued despite $1B USDT inflow
A $1 billion USDT injection into markets has not translated into increased Bitcoin buying pressure, suggesting weak demand for the asset despite available liquidity.
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Polymarket seeks US regulatory approval for margin trading
Polymarket has filed applications to offer regulated margin trading in the US, following Kalshi's approval for similar services earlier this year.
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Bitcoin rallies to near $64K amid chip strength and yen moves
Bitcoin gained 4.2% over a week marked by oil volatility, bond selloffs, and U.S. military strikes on Iran. Chip sector strength and yen dynamics cited as tailwinds.
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Tencent in talks to acquire majority stake in Manus after Beijing reverses Meta deal
Tencent is reportedly negotiating to become the largest shareholder in Manus, following Chinese government orders to unwind Meta's prior $2B acquisition of the blockchain firm.
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Ethereum Foundation deploys AI agents for protocol bug detection, relies on human review
The Ethereum Foundation uses AI agents to identify potential vulnerabilities in protocol code, though most flagged issues prove to be false alarms requiring human verification before action.
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Attackers targeted Injective npm package with wallet-stealing backdoor
Researchers discovered an attempted supply-chain attack on the Injective npm package designed to compromise wallet keys. The threat impacts developers integrating Injective wallet functionality into applications.
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Goldman Sachs restricts staff betting on prediction markets to sports and entertainment only
Goldman Sachs has imposed limits on employee participation in prediction markets, permitting wagers only on sports and entertainment outcomes. The move reflects institutional caution around emerging prediction market platforms.
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DeFi tokens outperforming Bitcoin amid potential market re-rating
Bitwise notes DeFi tokens have recently outperformed Bitcoin despite their typical higher volatility, suggesting a possible market re-evaluation of the sector.
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HSBC launches blockchain-native structured product in Hong Kong
HSBC issued USD-denominated notes directly on blockchain via Marketnode as tokenization and paying agent, marking the bank's first digitally native structured product offering.
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Fed names task force leaders to review monetary policy, including a16z's Andreessen
The Federal Reserve announced leadership for five task forces examining its monetary policy framework. Marc Andreessen of a16z was appointed to the productivity and jobs panel, signaling tech-sector input into Fed deliberations.
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Crypto posts third straight quarter of losses amid mixed fundamentals
Bitwise reports the large-cap crypto index fell 15.4% in Q2, marking three consecutive quarters of negative returns—the longest streak since 2022. Spot Bitcoin ETFs saw record outflows, though prediction markets, tokenized real-world assets, and stablecoin activity all expanded significantly.
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JPMorgan develops AI agents for dynamic asset allocation, outperforming traditional 60/40 mix
JPMorgan has built AI agents capable of dynamically shifting between stocks and bonds, reportedly outperforming a conventional 60/40 portfolio by 0.7 percentage points annually in backtests, according to Bloomberg reporting.
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Polymarket pursues US regulatory clearance for margin trading
Polymarket has applied for US regulatory approval to offer margin trading services, according to Bloomberg reporting.
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Robinhood Chain surpasses Hyperliquid in 24-hour DEX volume
Robinhood Chain recorded $433M in DEX volume over 24 hours, exceeding Hyperliquid's $296M, according to DefiLlama data. The shift reflects changing trading activity across decentralized exchanges.
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Polymarket seeks US regulatory approval for margin trading on prediction markets
Polymarket has applied for a futures commission merchant license to legally offer margin trading in the US, requiring CFTC approval and enhanced identity verification for users.
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Bitmine acquires 20.5K ETH from Galaxy Digital
On-chain data shows Bitmine, associated with Fundstrat's Tom Lee, purchased approximately 20,500 ETH from Galaxy Digital in a recent transaction.
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Major whale accumulates 34.5K ETH and 250 BTC from Binance in 10 days
A tracked whale address has withdrawn approximately 34,577 ETH and 250 BTC from Binance over the past 10 days, including a fresh 9,882 ETH purchase today. Large exchange withdrawals typically signal long-term holding intent.
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LAB team burns 10M tokens worth ~$11.3M
The LAB project team conducted a token burn of 10 million LAB tokens, valued at approximately $11.3 million at the time of the transaction.
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Goldman Sachs bans staff from trading prediction markets over insider risk
Goldman Sachs has prohibited employees from trading prediction market contracts on the bank, elections, and macroeconomic events, citing insider trading risks. Morgan Stanley and Bank of America are also tightening policies, following a May case where a Google employee was charged for allegedly using nonpublic data to profit on Polymarket.
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Large USDC deposit flows into Aave protocol
Whale Alert detected a transfer of approximately 179 million USDC from an unknown address to the Aave lending protocol, signaling significant capital movement in DeFi markets.
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Binance denies reduced cooperation with DOJ in crypto probes
Binance has pushed back against suggestions it is providing less assistance to Department of Justice investigations into cryptocurrency matters, according to the exchange's statement.
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Hong Kong SFC mandates passkey authentication for crypto platforms, online brokers
Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission has ordered crypto platforms and online brokers to replace one-time password logins with passkey authentication within 12 months, citing a 57% surge in spoofing attacks.
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Bitcoin ETFs see outflow; Ethereum ETFs post strong inflows
Bitcoin spot ETFs recorded a 1-day outflow of ~1,108 BTC, though 7-day flows remain positive at +6,301 BTC. Ethereum ETFs showed sustained inflows, with +39,876 ETH in the past day and +70,627 ETH over seven days.
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EU Parliament advances Chat Control bill enabling private message surveillance
The European Parliament has advanced a Chat Control proposal that would permit monitoring of private messages. The measure has implications for privacy-focused crypto and decentralized communication platforms.
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