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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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Early Bitcoin holders cut selling to 2-year lows
Long-term Bitcoin investors have reduced their selling activity to near two-year minimums, suggesting reduced selling pressure from the earliest cohort of holders.
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Whale exits ETH position, accumulates HYPE tokens
A tracked whale sold 3,065 ETH two weeks ago and has since deployed ~$6.7M into HYPE tokens, now holding 497K HYPE with an $8M unrealized gain, according to Lookonchain.
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Steak 'n Shake confirms Bitcoin payments cut processing costs by half
Restaurant chain Steak 'n Shake reaffirmed that accepting Bitcoin for payments continues to deliver 50% savings on transaction fees compared to traditional processors.
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Law enforcement, Catholic leaders oppose CLARITY Act over accountability concerns
US law enforcement associations and Catholic leaders are challenging the CLARITY Act, arguing that regulatory certainty should not compromise transparency, victim protection, or public safety measures.
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House passes housing bill with CBDC ban through 2030, awaits Trump signature
The US House approved legislation that would prohibit central bank digital currency issuance until 2030. The bill now requires presidential approval to become law.
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Senate Democrats call for investigation into Trump family's reported Abu Dhabi crypto deal
Senate Democrats have requested a probe into a reported $500 million cryptocurrency transaction involving the Trump family and Abu Dhabi royalty, raising questions about potential conflicts of interest and regulatory oversight.
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Sui's Bitcoin finance protocol Hashi to launch testnet in July
Hashi, a Bitcoin finance primitive on Sui, plans to roll out its global testnet this July with backing from institutional partners including Cumberland, Fluid, and SwissBorg.
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Strait of Hormuz closure strands 1,200+ cargo ships worth $125B
Over 1,200 cargo vessels carrying $125 billion in goods are blocked following a closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping chokepoint. The disruption signals potential inflationary pressure and supply-chain stress with macro implications.
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Law enforcement warns CLARITY Act could create KYC/AML oversight gaps
Four U.S. law enforcement organizations raised concerns that Section 604 of the CLARITY Act may exempt certain crypto participants from know-your-customer and anti-money-laundering requirements, creating regulatory blind spots.
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Bitcoin slides as chip sector rout extends into second day
Bitcoin fell toward $62,000 amid a deepening selloff in semiconductor stocks, with crypto broadly following risk assets lower. Ether and memecoins declined more sharply over the week.
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Bessent backs Warsh, sees inflation easing as Iran tensions cool
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent expressed support for Fed Chair Kevin Warsh and suggested inflation pressures may ease if regional geopolitical tensions decline.
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Senate Democrats call for hearings on Trump-UAE crypto venture
Democratic senators are requesting Senate hearings to examine a reported $500M crypto transaction involving the Trump administration, World Liberty Financial, and Abu Dhabi officials.
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Nvidia AI chips restricted by US see prices surge on China's secondary market
Nvidia's AI processors subject to US export controls have more than doubled in price on China's black market, according to Financial Times reporting. The price spike reflects scarcity created by US sanctions on advanced chip sales to China.
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StarkWare launches privacy-focused KYC system to limit data exposure
StarkWare introduced a "Private KYC" solution designed to reduce personal data collection during identity verification by requesting only necessary information rather than full documents.
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Crypto-backed candidate Adrian Boafo wins Maryland Democratic primary
Adrian Boafo won Maryland's Democratic primary with support from Protect Progress, a super PAC linked to Fairshake, a crypto-focused political action committee, per FEC records.
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Steak 'n Shake continues to cut payment processing costs via Bitcoin adoption
Restaurant chain Steak 'n Shake reports it maintains a 50% reduction in processing fees by accepting Bitcoin as payment, signaling sustained merchant adoption.
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Fairshake-backed candidates advance in primary elections across multiple states
The Fairshake crypto super PAC's endorsed candidate Adrian Boafo won in Maryland, with other supported candidates advancing in primary races across Maryland, New York, and Utah.
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Congress passes bill blocking Fed CBDC issuance through 2030
Both chambers of Congress approved the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, which bars the Federal Reserve from launching a central bank digital currency until end of 2030. The bill now heads to President Trump.
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CFTC sues Kentucky over prediction market regulation
The CFTC has filed a lawsuit against Kentucky, marking the ninth state the federal regulator is litigating against over prediction market oversight and jurisdiction.
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CryptoQuant analyst urges Bitcoin firm to pause purchases, rebuild cash reserves
CryptoQuant's research head flagged rising dividend obligations and declining cash reserves at a major Bitcoin accumulator, recommending a pause on purchases and selective sales during bull markets to shore up liquidity and reduce leverage.
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Crypto Fear & Greed Index slides to 17, signaling extreme fear
The Crypto Fear & Greed Index has declined further to 17, indicating extreme fear conditions in the market.
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Whales withdraw millions of $HYPE from exchanges
On-chain data shows two large wallets withdrawing a combined ~$23M in $HYPE tokens from Coinbase Prime and BitGo, signaling potential accumulation by institutional holders.
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Crypto-backed candidate Adrian Boafo wins Maryland Democratic primary for Congress
Maryland State Delegate Adrian Boafo won the Democratic primary for Maryland's 5th Congressional District with $5.5M support from Protect Progress, a FairShake affiliate. The group expects him to be a pro-crypto voice in Congress.
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Cardano project SecondFi hit by wallet software vulnerability; losses estimated $20M+
SecondFi, a Cardano ecosystem project, disclosed a security breach traced to flawed proprietary wallet generation code. The team estimates ~16M ADA in direct impact, though security firm SlowMist suggests actual user losses could exceed $20M based on hacker fund flows.
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Bitcoin fell 15% in June despite $43M in whale purchases
Bitcoin declined 15% during June while large holders accumulated approximately $43 million worth, suggesting divergence between whale buying and broader price momentum.
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Crypto PACs seen as driver of pro-crypto Congressional momentum
Industry figure Rice Edelman suggests crypto-backed political action committees will sustain legislative momentum for the sector if they continue electing pro-crypto lawmakers to Congress.
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Tom Lee's Bitmine acquires 35K ETH in latest purchase
Bitmine, the investment vehicle of analyst Tom Lee, purchased approximately 35,138 ETH valued at roughly $58.65 million, according to Cointelegraph.
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a16z wallet withdraws 25.5K ETH from Binance
Lookonchain reports a wallet linked to Andreessen Horowitz withdrew approximately 25,560 ETH (~$42.6M) from Binance, suggesting potential institutional accumulation.
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250M USDC minted from treasury
Whale Alert detected a 250 million USDC mint from the USDC Treasury, equivalent to approximately $250 million in notional value.
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