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AI Financial seeks buyer for core business amid WLFI token collapse
AI Financial (formerly Alt5 Sigma), linked to Trump's World Liberty Financial project, is negotiating to sell its payments unit for up to $15M. WLFI tokens fell 70% and AI Financial shares dropped over 90% following the announcement, per WSJ reporting.
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CFTC Chair: US will not pursue CBDC under Trump
CFTC Chairman Mike Selig stated the US will not develop a central bank digital currency during the Trump administration, signaling a policy shift on digital currency initiatives.
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Pump.fun enables direct trading of Robinhood Chain tokens without bridging
Solana-based launchpad Pump.fun added support for cross-chain trading of Robinhood Chain tokens, allowing direct swaps without bridge infrastructure. The move follows Robinhood CEO's recent comments positioning the blockchain for meme coin activity.
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US official pledges no CBDC under current administration
A US official stated there will be no central bank digital currency developed during their tenure, signaling regulatory opposition to CBDC initiatives.
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Paradigm launches $1.2B AI fund, expands beyond crypto focus
Crypto venture capital firm Paradigm has raised a $1.2 billion fund targeting AI and robotics startups, signaling a diversification of its investment thesis while maintaining commitment to digital assets.
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Ripple sponsors Kansas Jayhawks, XRP branding to appear on jerseys
Ripple has signed a sponsorship deal with the University of Kansas athletics program, featuring XRP branding on team jerseys. The company also pledged funding for financial and tech education initiatives for student-athletes.
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Lummis warns window for crypto legislation may close before 2030
US Senator Cynthia Lummis stated that the current period may represent the final opportunity to enact comprehensive digital asset regulation before the end of the decade.
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BNB Chain develops new layer-1 blockchain targeting 100k+ TPS for trading and AI
BNB Chain is building a dedicated layer-1 blockchain designed for high-frequency trading and AI agents, aiming to process over 100,000 transactions per second via direct streaming to bypass public transaction queues.
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ESMA launches coordinated crypto custody review under MiCA enforcement
European regulators have initiated their first joint supervisory action on crypto-asset service providers since MiCA took full effect, examining operational resilience, key management, transaction controls, and smart contract risks across custody providers through 2027.
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Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs see strong inflows over past week
Bitcoin ETFs recorded $76.99M in net inflows over 7 days, while Ethereum ETFs saw $90.93M inflows in the same period, signaling continued institutional demand.
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Ripple partners with Kansas Jayhawks in first college sports crypto jersey deal
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse announced a sponsorship partnership with the University of Kansas athletics program, marking the first time a cryptocurrency appears on a major college sports jersey.
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Bull Bitcoin challenges French DAC8 decree in court over privacy concerns
Non-custodial exchange Bull Bitcoin filed a legal petition to overturn France's implementation of DAC8 regulations, citing potential surveillance risks and safety concerns affecting millions of European crypto users.
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India's tax authority finds most crypto traders skip filing disclosures
India's tax department identified a significant compliance gap: fewer than 25% of roughly 645,000 people who engaged in crypto transactions reported them on tax filings, according to a report.
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Real-world assets tokenization accelerates across treasuries, real estate, stocks
Tokenized real-world assets—including government bonds, property, equities, commodities, and private credit—are emerging as one of crypto's fastest-growing segments, though still modest relative to traditional finance.
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Kazakhstan president issues decree to boost crypto adoption with tax breaks and mining incentives
Kazakhstan's president signed a decree promoting crypto adoption, including tax exemptions for regulated crypto transactions, gas-powered electricity for mining operations, and cross-border stablecoin payment infrastructure.
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Google to ban Chrome extensions for real-money prediction markets from August 2026
Google will prohibit Chrome extensions that facilitate real-money prediction market transactions starting August 1, 2026, signaling stricter oversight of gambling-adjacent services on its platform.
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AscendEX ceases operations; manual withdrawal reviews imposed
Centralized exchange AscendEX announced shutdown effective July 1, 2026, restricting accounts to limited exit functions. Withdrawals now require manual review and may face delays or rejection. Prior warnings flagged missing major assets and processing failures.
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Zcash completes formal verification of Ironwood upgrade
Zcash has formally verified its Ironwood upgrade, a technical milestone aimed at addressing counterfeiting concerns in the protocol.
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Citadel Securities drops trade secrets suit against Portofino, pursues bankruptcy over unpaid arbitration award
Citadel Securities has withdrawn its U.S. trade secrets lawsuit against crypto market maker Portofino Technologies and is now seeking bankruptcy proceedings against the firm's founder to recover an $8M arbitration award.
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BNB Chain announces new Layer 1 blockchain targeting 100K+ TPS
BNB Chain is developing a new Layer 1 blockchain designed to achieve over 100,000 transactions per second with sub-50ms preconfirmations, with testnet expected in late 2026.
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BNB Chain unveils Layer 1 blockchain for agentic trading with self-custody
BNB Chain announced a new Layer 1 blockchain targeting high-speed agentic trading with self-custody features. Testnet launch targeted for end of 2026, mainnet in early 2027.
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BNB Chain announces Layer 1 blockchain optimized for AI trading agents
BNB Chain is developing a dedicated Layer 1 blockchain designed for autonomous trading agents, featuring sub-50ms preconfirmation and a private mempool. Testnet launch targeted for late 2026.
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Toss, Optimism explore Korean won stablecoin for payments via proof of concept
Fintech app Toss is partnering with Optimism and Sunnyside Labs to test the viability of a Korean won-denominated stablecoin for payment use cases.
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Oil surge amid Middle East tensions raises inflation pressure on bitcoin
Renewed Middle East conflict is pushing oil prices higher, intensifying inflation concerns that affect bitcoin's macro backdrop and store-of-value thesis.
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EU regulator ESMA establishes review framework for crypto custody providers
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) is initiating a formal review process to assess crypto custody providers, signaling increased regulatory oversight of digital asset safekeeping in the EU.
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Kazakhstan President signs decree to develop digital asset sector with tax breaks and mining support
Kazakhstan's President Tokayev enacted a decree to advance the country's crypto and digital asset industry, featuring tax exemptions, asset legalization, stablecoin payment frameworks, and gas-powered mining initiatives.
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Bitcoin, altcoins slide as Trump declares Iran ceasefire over amid escalating tensions
Crypto markets declined following Trump's statement that a ceasefire with Iran has ended, as the U.S. and Iran exchanged military strikes. The geopolitical escalation triggered broader selloff across digital assets and equities.
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India's central bank continues to push for full crypto ban over tax concerns
India's Reserve Bank maintains its position favoring an outright cryptocurrency prohibition, citing tax evasion risks as a key concern, according to Reuters reporting.
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Tether moves 120M USDT from treasury to unknown address
Whale Alert detected a transfer of approximately 120 million USDT from Tether's treasury wallet to an unidentified recipient, according to on-chain monitoring data.
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India's central bank pushes for banking sector ban on crypto holdings
India's Reserve Bank has called for financial institutions to be prohibited from holding cryptocurrency exposure, reinforcing its stance on stricter digital asset regulation.
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Berachain launches PoL Next upgrade, phasing out BGT for WBERA rewards
Berachain initiated the first stage of its PoL Next hard fork, transitioning from a dual-token model to a single WBERA-based reward system, replacing the BGT token.
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StarkWare CEO questions Bitcoin's fixed 21M supply cap
Eli Ben-Sasson argues Bitcoin's capped supply model is flawed due to lost coins and future security needs, suggesting inflation-based alternatives may be more viable.
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India's central bank signals preference for crypto prohibition
India's central bank reiterated in government documents a lean toward restricting crypto, recommending banks avoid holding or trading digital assets. Tax authorities cited difficulty tracking offshore exchange transactions and rupee peer-to-peer trades for compliance purposes.
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XRP Ledger v3.2.0 adopted by majority of trusted validators; security amendment awaits consensus
The XRP Ledger's v3.2.0 upgrade has been adopted by 89% of trusted validators but only 43% of all active nodes. A bundled security amendment remains in voting phase and requires 80% UNL support to activate.
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India's central bank continues to push for crypto ban to combat tax evasion
The Reserve Bank of India maintains its opposition to cryptocurrency adoption, citing tax evasion concerns, even as other governments globally move toward digital asset integration.
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Circle issues 750M USDC on Solana
Circle minted 750 million USDC stablecoins on the Solana blockchain, expanding liquidity on the network.
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SEC outlines 2026 regulatory priorities affecting crypto sector
The SEC has published its 2026 regulatory agenda. The announcement signals the agency's policy direction and enforcement priorities relevant to digital assets and crypto markets.
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250M USDC minted from treasury
Whale Alert detected a 250 million USDC mint from the USDC Treasury, valued at approximately $250 million. Large stablecoin issuance events can signal liquidity changes in the market.
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Zcash co-founder questions Bitcoin's fixed 21M supply cap
Eli Ben-Sasson argues Bitcoin should consider ongoing issuance to offset lost keys and maintain liquidity, proposing a fixed annual inflation rate as an alternative to the current hard cap.
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Bitcoin drops below $62K as Trump ends Iran MoU talks
Bitcoin fell below $62,000 following President Trump's announcement that a memorandum of understanding with Iran has ended, signaling renewed geopolitical tension.
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