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Ripple gains MiCA authorization to operate across 30 EEA countries
Ripple obtained full MiCA Crypto Asset Service Provider authorization from Luxembourg regulators, clearing the way for regulated crypto services across the European Economic Area.
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Long-dormant $1.9M Bitcoin address activates amid NY lawsuit over inactive holdings
A Bitcoin address inactive for nearly 15 years moved $1.9 million in BTC, coinciding with a New York lawsuit seeking control of thousands of dormant crypto holdings.
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Stablecoin supply shrinks as USDC and USDT market caps decline
USDC and USDT market capitalizations have each declined over the past month, with USDC down 3.6% and USDT down 2%, according to on-chain data analyst Darkfost, suggesting tightening crypto liquidity conditions.
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Ripple gains EU CASP license, achieves MiCA compliance across EEA
Ripple has secured a Crypto Asset Service Provider license from Luxembourg's CSSF regulator, bringing the company into full compliance with the EU's Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) framework across the European Economic Area.
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Ripple gains full MiCA license, clears EU crypto services across EEA
Ripple obtained full Crypto Asset Service Provider authorization under the EU's MiCA framework from Luxembourg's CSSF, enabling regulated operations across the 30-country European Economic Area. The company now holds over 75 regulatory licenses globally.
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Ripple gains full MiCA license from Luxembourg, authorized across EEA
Ripple has received a full Crypto Asset Service Provider (CASP) license under the EU's Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA) from Luxembourg, granting it regulated access to all 30 EEA member states.
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Summer Finance exploited in flash loan attack, $6M lost
DeFi protocol Summer Finance suffered a $6 million exploit via a flash loan attack on its Lazy Summer Protocol, with the attacker leveraging a $65.4 million flash loan to execute a $70.9 million redemption.
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South Korea formalizes court procedures for crypto asset seizure and liquidation
South Korea has introduced amendments to standardize how courts enforce civil judgments involving cryptocurrency holdings, establishing formal procedures for forced execution and liquidation of digital assets.
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UK politician Farage received undisclosed gifts from fraudster tied to crypto casino
Nigel Farage reportedly accepted undisclosed gifts from a convicted fraudster with ties to a crypto casino, according to The Sunday Times. Farage denies wrongdoing, stating he complied with disclosure rules.
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Large ETH holder withdraws 14K tokens from Binance
A whale address withdrew approximately 14,267 ETH from Binance, according to on-chain monitoring. The move may signal intent to hold or move assets off exchange.
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Vitalik proposes "Extremely Lean Chain" to reduce Ethereum consensus state
Vitalik Buterin published a new Ethereum proposal to minimize consensus state by moving validator balance updates into zero-knowledge proofs and implementing daily validator re-anonymization for improved staking privacy.
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Ethereum plans major overhaul, largest upgrade since The Merge
Vitalik Buterin has announced Ethereum is preparing a significant protocol upgrade, described as the largest since the 2022 Merge transition.
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Ethereum plans major multi-year protocol overhaul with quantum resistance focus
Vitalik Buterin outlined a revised Ethereum roadmap involving substantial upgrades to core protocol components, elevating quantum resistance and privacy improvements in priority. The announcement comes as ETH gains over 12% in a week.
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Buterin outlines path to leaner Ethereum consensus with validator privacy enhancements
Vitalik Buterin sketches a potential approach to reduce Ethereum consensus overhead while adding privacy protections for validators through zero-knowledge proofs and daily re-anonymization of stakers.
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Security flaw "Ill Bloom" puts thousands of wallets at risk across major chains
Coinspect identified a weak randomness vulnerability affecting crypto wallets on Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana. The flaw has reportedly resulted in over $5M in losses since late May.
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Stablecoin transaction volume surges to record $1.79T in June
Stablecoin transaction volume reached $1.79 trillion in June, marking a 63% month-over-month increase from May, according to Visa data.
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Summer Finance protocol exploited for ~6M DAI
DeFi protocol Summer Finance was targeted in an exploit resulting in approximately 6 million DAI stolen, according to on-chain monitoring.
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Security firm detects exploit draining Summer Finance
Blockaid has identified an active exploit targeting Summer Finance, with approximately $6M in funds reported drained so far.
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Sovereign wealth funds favor regulated crypto vehicles over direct holdings
Sovereign wealth funds primarily access digital assets through spot bitcoin ETFs, publicly traded crypto-exposed companies, and blockchain infrastructure plays, rather than direct token ownership, due to governance and custody constraints.
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Summer.fi exploit drains ~$6M, detected by Blockaid
Security firm Blockaid detected an active exploit targeting Summer.fi, a DeFi vault management platform, resulting in approximately $6 million in losses.
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Nigel Farage reportedly received gifts from convicted crypto fraudster
Report alleges UK politician Nigel Farage accepted staff, security and other benefits from George Cottrell, a convicted fraudster with ties to a crypto casino, prior to his parliamentary tenure.
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ETH bridging to Robinhood Chain accelerates sharply
Ethereum bridged to Robinhood Chain has grown roughly tenfold in recent days, according to Token Terminal data, potentially reflecting increased user adoption of the sidechain.
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Stablecoin transaction volume reaches $1.79T record in June
Stablecoin transaction volumes hit an all-time high of $1.79 trillion in June, signaling continued maturation and growing adoption in the broader crypto ecosystem.
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Security flaw 'Ill Bloom' exposes thousands of crypto wallets to compromise
Coinspect researchers identified a vulnerability affecting multiple blockchain wallets stemming from inadequate recovery phrase generation, potentially putting thousands of users at risk.
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Saylor: Bitcoin's future lies in stability at protocol level, broader real-world adoption
MicroStrategy's Michael Saylor argues Bitcoin will mature by maintaining protocol stability while expanding its relevance across more sectors and use cases.
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Crypto Fear & Greed Index rises to 24 from 12 week prior
The Crypto Fear & Greed Index climbed to 24 (extreme fear territory) from 12 the previous week, signaling a modest shift in market sentiment.
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ECB's T2 payment system restored after brief settlement disruption
The European Central Bank's Target2 payment system experienced a temporary incident that delayed euro and Danish krone settlements before returning to normal operations, per Reuters.
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Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs see outflows; Solana and XRP attract inflows
Last week, Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs experienced net outflows of $526.64M and $13.67M respectively, while Solana and XRP spot ETFs recorded inflows of $5.75M and $17.19M.
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USDC Treasury moves $135M to Coinbase
Whale Alert detected a transfer of 135 million USDC from the USDC Treasury to Coinbase, signaling potential liquidity provision or operational activity on the exchange.
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USDC Treasury mints 135M in stablecoin
Whale Alert detected a 135 million USDC mint at the USDC Treasury, signaling fresh stablecoin issuance on-chain.
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Spot Bitcoin ETFs post $527M outflows for 8th straight week
Spot Bitcoin ETFs experienced $527M in net outflows from June 29–July 2, extending an eight-week outflow streak. Ethereum spot ETFs also saw their eighth consecutive week of outflows at $13.67M, while SOL and XRP ETFs recorded inflows.
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Aave V4 surpasses $250M in value, but liquidity constraint persists
Aave V4 has crossed $250M in total value, though the protocol continues to face an unresolved liquidity challenge that may impact operations.
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Coinbase probes AI-generated false World Cup prediction alert
Coinbase's prediction market platform displayed an AI-generated alert claiming a World Cup result before the match occurred, prompting CEO Brian Armstrong to investigate the error and raising concerns about AI oversight in financial products.
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Trump memecoin traders face $3.8B in aggregate losses: Nansen
Blockchain analytics firm Nansen reports that Trump memecoin holders have collectively lost over $3.8 billion, with fewer than 500k wallets profitable while the majority of buyers are underwater.
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SBI Crypto shuts major Bitcoin mining pool; Russia advances digital ruble plans
Japan's SBI Crypto has closed its Bitcoin mining pool, which ranked among the world's largest. Meanwhile, Russia is moving forward with digital ruble deployment despite international sanctions.
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Bitcoin miner stress hits 2026 low, echoes 2015 capitulation levels
The Miner Cycle Stress Composite has reached a new 2026 low and entered undervalued territory, matching patterns seen before major Bitcoin bottoms in 2015, 2018, 2020, 2022, and 2024. The current stress level mirrors the 2015 miner capitulation period.
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Sui mainnet reaches over 6M transactions per second
Sui's public mainnet achieved a peak throughput exceeding 6 million transactions per second, marking a significant performance milestone for the network.
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Clarity Act legislative window tightens ahead of Aug. 7 Senate deadline
The Clarity Act, a key crypto regulatory bill, missed its July 4 target and faces a narrowing passage window. Senate committees are reconciling versions, with Aug. 7 marking the final session before summer recess and campaign season.
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Bitcoin's $21B open interest suggests altcoin season hasn't arrived yet
Analysis of Bitcoin's open interest levels indicates conditions for a broader altcoin rally may not yet be in place, despite speculation about the start of altseason.
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Binance halts trading in France, EU over MiCA compliance deadline
Binance suspended spot and margin trading in France and other EU countries from July 1 after missing the MiCA licensing deadline, though users can still withdraw funds. The exchange previously had ~2M French users and reported $1.6B in net outflows last month.
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