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Ethereum Foundation explores new virtual machine design for privacy and scale
Vitalik Buterin outlined priorities for a "Lean Ethereum" proposal that would introduce a new virtual machine, with leanISA and RISC-V as leading candidates to improve privacy and scalability.
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Kraken enables tokenized stocks and ETFs as collateral for leveraged crypto trades
Kraken has expanded collateral options for eligible users, allowing them to pledge tokenized stocks and ETFs as backing for leveraged cryptocurrency positions without liquidating holdings.
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Bitcoin's realized profit/loss ratio hits 43-month low
Bitcoin's realized profit/loss ratio has reached its lowest level in 43 months, a threshold historically associated with major market bottoms.
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Moonbeam shifts from Polkadot to Base, launches AI agent framework
Moonbeam is migrating its platform from Polkadot to Base and introducing an AI agent framework. The project has set a July 31 deadline for GLMR token holders to bridge their assets to the new chain.
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Vitalik outlines "Lean Ethereum" roadmap with STARKs, quantum resistance over 3-4 years
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin detailed a long-term evolution plan featuring native STARK verification, post-quantum cryptography, scalable state reaching 100 TB, and privacy-enabling virtual machines. The Glasterdam upgrade is expected to increase gas limits.
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Large USDC deposit flows into Aave protocol
Whale Alert detected a transfer of approximately 190.6 million USDC from an unknown address to Aave, signaling significant liquidity movement into the lending protocol.
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Bitcoin ETFs post eighth consecutive week of net outflows; Hyperliquid ETF inflows collapse
Bitcoin spot ETFs extended their losing streak to eight weeks despite a large Thursday inflow. Hyperliquid ETFs saw inflows drop sharply to $4.3M, the lowest since their May launch, down from $111M the prior week.
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Large USDC withdrawal from Aave to unknown address
Whale Alert detected a transfer of approximately 190.6 million USDC from Aave protocol to an unidentified wallet address.
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Hyperliquid records $116M in bridged net inflows within 24 hours
Hyperliquid protocol saw $116 million in net bridged inflows over a single day, signaling strong capital movement into the platform.
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2,266 BTC moved from OKEx to unknown wallet
Whale Alert detected a transfer of approximately 2,266 BTC (valued near $143M) from OKEx exchange to an unidentified address, signaling potential accumulation or withdrawal activity.
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Trump memecoin holders face $3.8B in losses; disclosure shows $636M payout
Nearly 1 million wallets have accumulated $3.81 billion in losses on Trump's memecoin, according to a report. Trump's financial disclosure revealed a $636 million payout tied to the token and over $1.4 billion in total crypto income for 2025.
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Researchers uncover critical Aptos flaw, now patched, that threatened blockchain security
Ethical hackers discovered a critical vulnerability in the Aptos blockchain that could have compromised core security guarantees with minimal attack cost. The flaw has since been patched.
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Trump's crypto wealth disclosed: $635M memecoin royalties, $50M+ Bitcoin
Trump's financial disclosure reveals over $1B in crypto-related gains last year, including $635M in royalties from his memecoin and more than $50M in Bitcoin holdings.
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NYLIM exec: blockchain tokenization could unlock personalized portfolio construction
Thomas Sy, head of multi-asset solutions at an $800M asset manager, argues blockchain tokenization could enable portfolio structures not feasible in traditional finance.
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Kraken enables tokenized stocks as collateral for leveraged trading
Kraken has expanded collateral options, allowing eligible users to pledge tokenized stocks and ETFs as backing for futures and margin positions without liquidating holdings.
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Tether CEO flags AI spending concerns amid margin pressure and open-source competition
Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino warns that major AI companies face unsustainable infrastructure spending, shrinking margins, delayed profits, and rising competition from open-source alternatives.
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Revolut to delist USDT in August over regulatory concerns
Fintech platform Revolut announced it will remove USDT from its offering in August, citing regulatory and risk management considerations.
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Bitcoin community divided on freezing Satoshi's holdings amid quantum computing concerns
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao has proposed freezing Satoshi Nakamoto's estimated 1.1 million bitcoin to prevent potential theft by quantum computers, but the idea faces disagreement within the industry.
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Public companies accumulate more BTC than miners produce in 2024
Public companies have purchased a net 166,984 BTC year-to-date, exceeding the 81,153 BTC mined in the same period by more than 2x, according to BTC Treasuries data.
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Ethereum researchers outline "Lean Ethereum" multi-year overhaul roadmap
Vitalik Buterin shares takeaways from Ethereum research meetings in Berlin and Svalbard, detailing a multi-year protocol evolution called "Lean Ethereum" involving recursive STARKs, quantum-safe cryptography, decoupled consensus, and privacy-first design across core components.
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Kalshi records peak trading volume in June amid World Cup betting surge
Prediction market platform Kalshi achieved record monthly trading volume in June, driven by increased activity around the FIFA World Cup expansion, according to DefiLlama data.
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Law enforcement moves 500 BTC from seized Irish drug dealer stash to Coinbase Custody
Authorities transferred 500 BTC from a long-dormant criminal asset seizure to Coinbase Custody, marking the third movement this year. The transfer suggests ongoing government liquidation or custody of confiscated holdings.
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Crypto market cap gains $90B in past week
The total cryptocurrency market capitalization increased by approximately $90 billion over the last seven days, according to Cointelegraph.
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Aave's Monad market surpasses $100M deposits in first two days
Aave's newly launched Monad market attracted over $100 million in deposits within two days. The protocol's V4 deployment also reached a new all-time high of $250 million in total deposits on Saturday.
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Whale Alert: 323M TRX (~$105M) moved between unknown addresses
Whale Alert detected a transfer of approximately 323 million TRX tokens valued near $105 million between unidentified wallets on the blockchain.
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323M TRX moved between unknown wallets
Whale Alert detected a transfer of 323 million TRX (approximately $105 million) from an unknown wallet to a newly created address.
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Bitcoin divergence from stocks may be temporary as AI diverts capital, analysts say
Schwab and Hashdex researchers attribute bitcoin's recent underperformance versus record stock highs to AI-driven capital reallocation, while noting BTC typically follows a predictable recovery pattern after halving events.
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Micron breaks ground on $9.3B Japan chip plant for AI memory production
Micron has begun construction on a major chip manufacturing facility in Japan focused on advanced AI memory chips, signaling continued investment in semiconductor capacity for AI infrastructure.
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TRUMP token holders face steep losses as token slides 96% from peak
The TRUMP token has declined 96% from its all-time high, leaving buyers down approximately $3.8 billion according to blockchain analysis. A related token, WLFI, shows 85% of secondary market wallets trading at a loss.
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Galaxy Digital opposes JPMorgan dilution plan, citing structural risks
Galaxy Digital has publicly opposed JPMorgan's proposed dilution strategy, arguing it may not address underlying structural issues. The disagreement highlights tensions over capital allocation approaches in crypto-focused finance.
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Nasdaq taps Pyth for data feeds; Securitize debuts on NYSE; Symbiotic shifts to collateral market
Nasdaq selected Pyth Network for market data distribution, Securitize went public on NYSE, Symbiotic repositioned toward collateral infrastructure, and BNB Agent Studio launched on BNB Chain mainnet.
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OKX exec calls for clearer crypto regulations globally
OKX's global managing partner argues the industry should advocate for regulatory clarity in major markets like the US and Europe to bring stability and reduce uncertainty.
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Europe faces test in executing crypto regulatory framework
Europe has established itself as a leader in crypto regulation, but the real challenge now lies in translating those rules into effective enforcement and implementation across member states.
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EU regulators tighten rules on retail access to prediction markets
European regulators are moving to restrict retail investor participation in prediction markets, focusing on the underlying derivative function rather than product labeling or branding.
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250M USDC minted at Circle Treasury
Circle minted 250 million USDC tokens, expanding stablecoin supply. Large mints can signal increased demand or preparation for market activity.
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Hinkal Protocol hit by smart contract exploit
Hinkal Protocol reportedly suffered an exploit linked to a flaw in its smart contract code.
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Moonbeam migrates GLMR token from Polkadot to Base, pivots to AI agent focus
Moonbeam announced a full migration of its GLMR token from Polkadot to Base with a 1:1 conversion rate and July 31, 2026 deadline. The project is repositioning itself as an AI-agent-focused network.
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