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Wall Street accelerates tokenized asset adoption; Securitize gains traction
Securitize, backed by BlackRock, is seeing increased demand as traditional financial institutions move toward tokenized real-world assets on blockchain infrastructure.
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US sheriffs drop opposition to CLARITY Act, seek amendments for local resources
Major County Sheriffs of America withdrew opposition to the CLARITY Act but are pushing for amendments to provide local law enforcement with additional resources for investigating illicit finance cases.
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ESMA flags prediction market contracts may breach EU binary options ban
EU securities regulator ESMA warned that prediction market event contracts could fall under existing restrictions on binary options marketing to retail investors, requiring firms to reassess compliance.
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Bitcoin and Ether rally as buyers return; spot BTC ETFs see $221M inflow
Bitcoin and Ether recovered from multi-year lows as institutional and retail buyers re-entered the market. Spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $221 million in inflows on July 2, signaling renewed demand.
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Revolut to delist USDT by end of August
European fintech Revolut announced it will stop supporting USDT, with purchases halting July 6, new deposits blocked July 30, and full delisting by August 31. Remaining balances will auto-convert to fiat.
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XRP taker buy-sell ratio reaches 2026 peak amid mixed on-chain indicators
XRP's taker buy-sell ratio hit its highest level this year, though broader on-chain metrics show conflicting signals about market direction.
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2,315 BTC moved to OKEx from unknown wallet
Whale Alert detected a transfer of approximately 2,315 bitcoin to OKEx exchange from an unidentified address, potentially signaling a large holder repositioning assets.
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Bitcoin US ETFs post eighth straight week of net outflows
US-listed Bitcoin ETFs have experienced net outflows for the eighth consecutive week, signaling investor redemptions or profit-taking pressure.
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Cardano gains 13% ahead of van Rossem upgrade
Cardano rallied 13% in anticipation of the van Rossem upgrade. Analysts question whether the gains will hold following the network enhancement.
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Bitcoin, Ethereum exchange inflows spike to multi-month highs
CryptoQuant reports Bitcoin exchange deposits hit nearly 49,000 BTC on June 30 with larger average deposit sizes, while Ethereum inflows exceeded 1.25M ETH. Synchronized inflows across major assets may signal increased market risk-off sentiment.
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U.S. money supply hits record $23 trillion milestone
The U.S. money supply has reached an all-time high of $23 trillion, signaling continued monetary expansion that typically influences broader asset markets including crypto.
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Large USDC deposit to Aave signals whale activity
Whale Alert detected a transfer of ~190.6M USDC to Aave, a major decentralized lending protocol. The transaction may indicate significant liquidity positioning or collateral deployment.
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Illinois crypto tax draws CFTC chair criticism as "sin tax"
Illinois enacted a 0.2% tax on all crypto transactions, prompting backlash including from CFTC Chairman Mike Selig, who characterized the levy as a "sin tax."
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ESMA adds 37 crypto firms to MiCA register, including Standard Chartered
EU financial regulator ESMA published its first MiCA register update post-transition, authorizing 37 new crypto-asset service providers and bringing the total to 280. Notable additions include Standard Chartered, FalconX, and Sygnum Europe.
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2,041 BTC moved to Kraken in major transfer
Whale Alert detected a transfer of approximately 2,041 bitcoin to Kraken, a major cryptocurrency exchange. Large on-chain movements to exchanges are typically monitored for potential selling pressure signals.
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Samsung, Dunamu deny OUSD stablecoin consortium membership without consent
Samsung and Dunamu claim they were listed as members of the OUSD stablecoin consortium without being consulted beforehand, raising questions about governance transparency.
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Belgian police arrest phishing gang leader in $572K theft case
Belgian authorities arrested a suspected leader of a European phishing operation that stole over $572,000 and laundered proceeds through cryptocurrency.
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EU regulators face enforcement test as MiCA transition deadline passes
As the EU's Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) transition period ends, unauthorized crypto firms must wind down. Legal experts anticipate regulators will apply the rulebook with varying rigor across member states.
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VALR taps Hyperliquid for perpetuals trading expansion
Africa's largest crypto exchange VALR is integrating Hyperliquid's onchain liquidity to launch a perpetuals product offering 200+ trading markets through HyperliquidX.
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Galaxy Digital moves $100M in USDC to unknown address
Whale Alert detected a transfer of 100.1 million USDC (~$100M) from Galaxy Digital to an unidentified wallet, according to blockchain monitoring data.
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Standard Chartered joins ESMA's MiCA register; 37 new crypto providers licensed
ESMA updated its MiCA register post-deadline, adding 37 newly licensed crypto-asset service providers including Standard Chartered, bringing total authorized CASPs to 280.
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BlackRock's Bitcoin fund sees 10 days of consecutive outflows
BlackRock's Bitcoin spot ETF recorded net outflows totaling roughly 36,000 BTC over 10 consecutive trading days, according to on-chain tracking.
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UK watchdog receives complaint over Farage's crypto lobbying activities
Nigel Farage has been reported to the UK Standards Watchdog for alleged cryptocurrency lobbying, according to Decrypt. The complaint raises questions about potential conflicts of interest in political advocacy around digital assets.
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Bitcoin ETFs see outflows; Ethereum ETFs post mixed signals
Bitcoin spot ETFs recorded net outflows of 588 BTC over 24 hours and 22,189 BTC over the week. Ethereum ETFs saw inflows of 6,105 ETH in one day but outflows of 1,915 ETH over seven days.
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Upbit clarifies it only expressed interest in future OUSD participation
South Korean exchange Upbit walked back expectations by stating it merely signaled potential future involvement with OpenStandard's OUSD ecosystem, as multiple Korean firms distance themselves from the stablecoin project.
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SEC reframes crypto rules as regulatory necessity, not concession; CLARITY Act stalled
The SEC stated that crypto regulatory rules are a necessity rather than a favor to the industry, while the CLARITY Act—proposed legislation to clarify digital asset oversight—remains pending.
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Public companies hold over 1.26M BTC, exceeding 6% of supply
Public companies have accumulated more than 1.26 million Bitcoin, representing over 6% of the total circulating supply, according to BitcoinTreasuries.net data.
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UK MP reports Reform leader to standards watchdog over alleged crypto lobbying
A Labour MP has reported Reform UK leader Nigel Farage to the UK standards watchdog, alleging he lobbied the Bank of England on policy that could benefit his largest donor, who holds significant Tether holdings.
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MEXC expands to stocks, commodities with zero-fee trading and AI tools
Crypto exchange MEXC is broadening its platform to include U.S. stock and commodities trading with zero fees, AI-powered features, and reserve safeguards as exchanges compete to reduce friction for users.
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IMF warns tokenization could shift financial risks to infrastructure and smart contracts
IMF official Tobias Adrian cautioned that as tokenization expands, regulatory choices will determine whether it strengthens or destabilizes the financial system, with risks potentially migrating from traditional banks to market infrastructure and smart contract platforms.
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Bitcoin ETFs see $222M inflow, ending 10-day withdrawal streak
Bitcoin exchange-traded funds recorded $222 million in net inflows, reversing a 10-day period of consecutive outflows and signaling renewed institutional interest.
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Alibaba restricts employee access to Anthropic's Claude Code citing security concerns
Alibaba has reportedly prohibited staff from using Anthropic's Claude Code tool due to alleged backdoor vulnerabilities. The move reflects growing corporate scrutiny of AI tool security in enterprise environments.
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Bitwise CIO: No longer pure Bitcoin buyer, now flexible on monetization
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan said the firm's updated capital framework allows it to sell Bitcoin when needed, rather than being a one-way buyer. He attributed recent volatility in MSTR and related instruments to deleveraging cycles typical of market peaks.
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ESMA adds 37 crypto firms to MiCA register, including Standard Chartered
EU regulator ESMA published its first post-deadline update to the MiCA register, bringing 37 crypto-asset service providers into compliance, including major bank Standard Chartered and trading firm FalconX.
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Trump reports $1.4B+ crypto income; critics flag potential conflict as admin shapes rules
President Trump disclosed at least $1.4 billion in crypto income for 2025 and told CNBC he acted lawfully and was unaware of full holdings. Observers have raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest given his administration's role in crypto regulation.
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Spotify demands branding removal from prediction markets after fake streams manipulated bets
Spotify has requested that prediction platforms Kalshi and Polymarket remove its branding following an incident where manipulated streaming data was used to settle music-related wagers, Bloomberg reported.
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Bitcoin ETFs see $222M inflow, halting 10-day outflow streak
Bitcoin ETFs recorded $222 million in inflows Thursday, ending a 10-day period that saw $2.7 billion in net outflows. Analysts caution that a single positive day does not confirm a sustained reversal in investor sentiment.
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Bitcoin whales accumulate $16.7B as institutional ETF outflows hit record
Large bitcoin holders purchased $16.7 billion in BTC over two weeks while U.S. institutional ETF products saw record $4 billion in outflows during June, a divergence pattern that has historically preceded market recoveries.
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Bitcoin supply metric flashes first buy signal since late 2022
An on-chain supply indicator has generated its first buy signal since November 2022, suggesting potential bear market exhaustion, though analysts caution that BTC price may still face downside pressure.
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