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Coinbase enables agentic checkout across payment APIs
Coinbase announced that its Payments APIs now support agentic transactions, allowing both human and AI-driven agents to use the same checkout interface.
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Veteran investor bets against insurers over private credit exposure
Lee Robinson, known for profiting from the 2008 crisis, is now shorting insurers he believes face hidden losses from the $1.8 trillion private credit market. He warns a major insurer failure could cascade across the sector.
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AI verification platform launches quality assurance system
dGrid AI introduced Proof of Quality, a verification mechanism that independently audits AI service providers against a proprietary test set. The platform reports $20M+ in on-chain verified AI revenue, suggesting real-world adoption.
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SBI Group launches Japan's first trust-backed yen stablecoin JPYSC
SBI Group rolled out JPYSC, a yen stablecoin with reserves managed by a trust bank and classified as an electronic payment instrument under Japan's Payment Services Act. The offering avoids transaction limits and launches via SBI VC Trade.
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DOJ seizes cloud infrastructure tied to Huione Guarantee crypto laundering platform
U.S. Department of Justice seized cloud infrastructure powering Huione Guarantee, a Telegram-based marketplace allegedly used to launder billions in proceeds from Southeast Asian scams.
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Binance commits to Europe despite Greek license setback, exploring alternatives
Binance says it will not exit Europe after failing to secure a Greek operating license, and is exploring alternative regulatory pathways. The exchange had previously engaged with regulators in Ireland, Latvia, and Greece but encountered resistance in all three jurisdictions.
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Indonesia tightens rules on crypto-promoting influencers
Indonesia has introduced new regulations governing financial influencers, including those promoting crypto assets, with enforcement powers to remove accounts that violate the rules.
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Strategy's cash reserves drop 38%, dividend coverage shrinks to 14 months
CryptoQuant warns that Strategy's cash reserves have fallen significantly, now covering only 14 months of dividends versus seven years previously. The analyst recommends the company pause Bitcoin acquisitions to rebuild reserves.
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Binance reaffirms European commitment despite Greek license setback
Binance stated it will remain active in Europe after encountering obstacles in its bid for a crypto license in Greece, according to Reuters reporting.
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Japanese yen hits 40-year low amid rate expectations and oil pressure
The yen weakened to ~161.6 per dollar, its lowest since 1986, pressured by expectations of higher U.S. rates and rising oil costs. Japanese officials signaled readiness to intervene in currency markets if needed.
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Standard Chartered sees tokenized assets boosting Aave's DeFi lending dominance
Standard Chartered analysts believe the growth of tokenized assets flowing into DeFi could increase deposits on Aave and strengthen its standing as a leading onchain lending protocol.
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BIS: Stablecoins enable faster payments but lack full money characteristics
The Bank for International Settlements acknowledges stablecoins' potential for programmable and expedited transactions, while noting current implementations don't fully meet the definition of money.
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Binance seeks alternative EU approvals after Greece license denial
Binance's license application in Greece was rejected; the exchange has one week to secure authorization elsewhere in the EU before current permissions expire. Regulators cited past compliance issues and risk concerns.
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Binance commits to EU market, plans fresh crypto license application
Binance announced it will remain in the EU and pursue another attempt to obtain a crypto license, following a previous unsuccessful bid.
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Hormuz shipping resumes under UN escort as commercial traffic returns
Commercial vessels are resuming transit through the Strait of Hormuz under a UN-coordinated evacuation program, with at least three ships passing through in 12 hours and 35+ more queued to follow, signaling easing maritime tensions.
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Tether moves 200M USDT to Bitfinex
Whale Alert detected a transfer of 200 million USDT from Tether's treasury to Bitfinex exchange, signaling potential liquidity deployment or operational activity.
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Bitfinex transfers 200M USDT to Tether Treasury
Whale Alert detected a 200 million USDT transfer from Bitfinex to Tether's treasury, suggesting possible redemption or rebalancing activity.
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Bitfinex transfers 107M USDT to Tether Treasury
Whale Alert detected a transfer of approximately 107 million USDT from Bitfinex to Tether's treasury wallet, a significant on-chain movement of the stablecoin.
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Bitcoin consolidates near $62K amid sustained long-term adoption growth
Bitcoin is trading in a tight range around $62,000, though analysts note the underlying four-year adoption trajectory remains positive despite near-term price compression.
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BlackRock transfers $611M in BTC and ETH to Coinbase Prime
Lookonchain reports BlackRock moved 7,160 BTC and 98,850 ETH to Coinbase Prime over two days, totaling approximately $611M in combined value.
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YZi Labs resolves dispute with BNB treasury firm CEA Industries
YZi Labs and CEA Industries, a BNB Chain treasury company, have ended their proxy dispute. Alex Odagiu will serve as interim president while a permanent CEO search proceeds; YZi Labs head Ella Zhang and Matthew Roszak join as directors.
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Cboe relaunches S&P 500 binary options, entering prediction market competition
Cboe, a major U.S. derivatives exchange, is reintroducing binary options on the S&P 500 after a decade-long hiatus, competing in the prediction market segment that platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi have grown rapidly.
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EU regulators order unlicensed crypto firms to cease operations before MiCA deadline
European Union authorities have directed unlicensed cryptocurrency firms to wind down operations ahead of the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulatory deadline, tightening enforcement on non-compliant market participants.
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DeFi TVL drops to $70B amid year-long decline and security concerns
DeFi total value locked has fallen 39% year-to-date to around $70B, with 121 hacks causing $942M in losses. Only TRON and Hyperliquid showed growth among top chains, while security incidents likely eroded user confidence.
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Senate Democrats seek hearings on UAE's $500M Trump venture investment
Senate Democrats are calling for hearings to investigate whether a $500M UAE investment in Trump's World Liberty Fi crypto venture influenced U.S. policy on arms sales, chip exports, and investment deals with Abu Dhabi.
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Bitcoin transaction volume surges to 2-year peak amid Runes protocol activity
Bitcoin daily transaction counts have climbed past 820,000 as activity on the Runes protocol drives increased network usage and fee generation to multi-year highs.
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SBI Group launches Japan's first trust bank-backed yen stablecoin
Japan's $214B SBI Group has introduced JPYSC, a yen stablecoin backed by a trust bank. The launch marks a significant step in regulated stablecoin adoption in Japan.
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SBI Group launches Japan's first trust bank-backed yen stablecoin
SBI Group has introduced JPYSC, a yen-denominated stablecoin backed by a trust bank. Initial rollout is limited to SBI VC Trade accounts pending regulatory clarity.
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TRON logs 3.93M daily active addresses, leading major blockchains
TRON recorded 3.93 million active addresses in a single day, surpassing BNB Chain (2.27M), Solana (1.92M), and Ethereum (566K) in that metric.
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Law enforcement warns Clarity Act provision could complicate crypto crime probes
Law enforcement groups have raised concerns that a specific provision in the Clarity Act may impede their ability to investigate illicit cryptocurrency activity.
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South Korea integrates tokenized securities into capital market modernization
South Korea's Financial Services Commission has incorporated token securities infrastructure into a broader capital-market upgrade that includes faster settlement, extended trading hours, and digital infrastructure improvements.
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Voyager investors appeal dismissal of claims against Mark Cuban, Dallas Mavericks
Investors in the failed crypto lender Voyager have appealed to the Eleventh Circuit after a lower court dismissed their lawsuit against Mark Cuban and the Dallas Mavericks organization.
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Fed Chair Warsh to testify on stablecoins and crypto custody July 14
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh will testify before Congress on July 14, with market participants expecting discussion of stablecoins, bank custody frameworks, and interest rate policy.
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CryptoQuant warns MicroStrategy's cash reserves depleted to 14 months of coverage
Analyst firm CryptoQuant reports that MicroStrategy's cash cushion supporting its bitcoin purchases has declined significantly, now covering only 14 months versus seven years previously, with the company facing substantial unrealized losses from BTC acquired at cycle peaks.
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StarkWare builds privacy-preserving KYC system using STRK20 tokens
StarkWare is developing a privacy-focused KYC mechanism that allows users to verify onchain eligibility while keeping personal identity information confidential.
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OpenPayd obtains MiCA license to offer regulated crypto services across Europe
OpenPayd, a crypto infrastructure provider serving exchanges like Kraken, has secured a MiCA license enabling it to deliver regulated digital asset services throughout the EU.
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SecondFI suffers $2M exploit due to wallet vulnerability on Cardano
SecondFI experienced a $2M exploit stemming from a wallet flaw that exposed Cardano users to risk.
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Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs see outflows as HYPE ETF attracts inflows
Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs recorded net outflows of $113.8M and $82.4M respectively on June 23, while a HYPE spot ETF saw inflows of $1.5M, signaling a shift in institutional capital allocation.
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Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs see fourth straight day of outflows
Spot Bitcoin ETFs posted $114M in net outflows on June 23, while Ethereum spot ETFs saw $82.4M exit, both extending a four-day outflow streak, per SoSoValue data.
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Senate Democrats seek hearings on UAE's $500M World Liberty Financial investment
Senate Democrats are calling for hearings to examine whether a $500 million investment by UAE officials in Trump's World Liberty Financial crypto venture influenced his policy positions.
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