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Alibaba-owned Lazada cuts 5% workforce amid SE Asia e-commerce pressure
Lazada, Alibaba's Southeast Asian e-commerce platform, is laying off 5% of staff to improve efficiency. The move reflects declining market share (down to 11% from 24% since 2020) and a 3% revenue drop, as Shopee dominates with 53% regional share.
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Ripple secures preliminary MiCA approval in Luxembourg for EU expansion
Ripple has obtained preliminary approval from Luxembourg's financial regulator under the EU's Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) framework, clearing the path to offer stablecoin payment systems and broader crypto services to European companies.
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Senate passes housing bill with four-year Fed CBDC moratorium through 2030
The US Senate approved an 85-5 bipartisan housing bill that includes a provision blocking Federal Reserve development of a digital dollar until 2030. The measure now advances to the House.
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Allfunds brings tokenized funds to Solana blockchain
Allfunds, a €1.8T fund distribution platform, is expanding its tokenized funds offering to the Solana network, signaling growing institutional interest in blockchain-based fund infrastructure.
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Ripple gains preliminary MiCA approval for EU crypto payment services
Ripple has received preliminary approval under the EU's Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) regulation to operate regulated cryptocurrency payment services across Europe.
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THORChain restores full trading after security overhaul following exploit
THORChain has resumed all network operations after implementing security upgrades and vault migration to address vulnerabilities that enabled a $10.7M exploit.
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XRP transaction volume drops 41% below 6-month average
XRP on-chain transaction activity has fallen significantly, tracking 41% below its six-month average, signaling a potential shift in network usage patterns.
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South Korea's KG Inicis to launch stablecoin payments on Solana
KG Inicis, South Korea's largest payment platform handling over KRW 25 trillion annually, is integrating stablecoin-based payments on Solana with plans for token-based merchant rewards.
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Ripple gains preliminary MiCA approval in Luxembourg for EEA crypto services
Ripple has received preliminary approval under the EU's Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) regulation in Luxembourg, pending final conditions. The clearance would enable the company to offer regulated cryptocurrency and stablecoin services across the 30-country European Economic Area.
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Tech selloff weighs on equities as AI spending outlook questioned
US stock futures declined sharply amid investor concerns over AI infrastructure spending returns. Nasdaq 100 futures fell 2.5%, S&P 500 futures dropped 1.3%, and Dow futures slipped 0.6%, with AI and chip stocks under pressure and Treasury yields rising.
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Hut 8 settles investor lawsuit over 2023 U.S. Bitcoin merger for $2.35M
Bitcoin mining firm Hut 8 agreed to pay $2.35 million to resolve investor claims tied to its 2023 merger with U.S. Bitcoin Corp, while denying wrongdoing in the transaction.
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Nakamoto completes healthcare clinic closure, shifts focus to bitcoin operations
David Bailey's Nakamoto has shut down its legacy healthcare clinics as part of a merger-linked restructuring, completing its transition to a bitcoin-focused operating company.
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Bitcoin falls to two-week low amid tech stock selloff and ETF outflows
Bitcoin dropped to $61,877 as a technology sector decline triggered broader risk-off sentiment. Major altcoins including Ether, Solana, and XRP also fell. Bitcoin ETFs recorded $2.4 billion in June outflows amid concerns over AI spending and weakening tech momentum.
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Bitcoin long-term holder selling activity hits lowest point since November
CryptoQuant analyst reports that selling pressure from early Bitcoin adopters has declined to its weakest level in months, suggesting reduced distribution by long-term holders.
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Franklin Templeton launches crypto division, acquires 250 Digital
Franklin Templeton announced the launch of FranklinCrypto and acquired 250 Digital, signaling institutional expansion into digital assets.
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Tron logs 3.93M active addresses in 24 hours, outpacing other blockchains
Tron recorded 3.93 million active addresses over the past day, surpassing activity levels on competing blockchain networks, according to on-chain data.
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Whale opens 20x short on 554K SOL worth ~$38M
A major trader (0x9137) initiated a 20x leveraged short position on over half a million SOL tokens, signaling bearish conviction on the asset.
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Ripple secures preliminary MiCA license in Luxembourg before July 1 deadline
Ripple has obtained preliminary CASP (crypto asset service provider) approval in Luxembourg ahead of the EU's July 1 MiCA compliance deadline, as firms race to secure crypto licenses under new European regulations.
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SpaceX loses $600B in valuation; Bitcoin resilient amid market turbulence
SpaceX's market value declined by $600 billion over three days following a debt offering announcement, a loss equivalent to roughly half of Bitcoin's total market capitalization. Bitcoin declined less than 1% during the same period.
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Bitcoin's long-term moving averages near bearish crossover, seen as bullish contrarian signal
Bitcoin's long-term moving averages are approaching a bearish technical crossover, which contrarian analysts interpret as a potential bottom-formation signal favoring upside.
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Ripple gains preliminary MiCA approval from Luxembourg regulator
Ripple has received preliminary approval as a Crypto Asset Service Provider under the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) from Luxembourg's financial supervisor CSSF.
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BTC and ETH spot ETFs see outflows; XRP attracts inflows
Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs recorded net outflows on June 22, while XRP spot ETFs saw inflows, signaling divergent investor positioning across major crypto assets.
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India's FIU demands OTC trade records above $10K from major exchanges
India's Financial Intelligence Unit has ordered three major crypto exchanges to disclose over-the-counter transaction records exceeding $10,000, requiring beneficial ownership identification and record retention from January 2026 onward.
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Allfunds brings tokenized funds to Solana, connecting €1.8T in assets
Allfunds, a platform serving 3,300+ asset managers and €1.8 trillion in assets under administration, is expanding its tokenized funds offering to the Solana blockchain, marking institutional adoption of onchain asset infrastructure.
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South Korea's KOSPI index drops 10% in single session
South Korea's primary stock index fell 10% in one trading day, a significant macro event that typically correlates with broader risk-off sentiment and potential crypto market volatility.
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Bitcoin dips below $63K as $173M liquidated in one hour
Bitcoin fell below $63,000 as over $173 million in positions were liquidated across crypto markets within a single hour.
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Altcoins stabilize after two-year decline as bitcoin weakens toward $63.6K
Altcoins have halted their multi-year downtrend and found support, while bitcoin has declined sharply, approaching $63,600. The shift has triggered signals of potential altseason momentum.
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Bitcoin drops below $63K; $150M in longs liquidated
Bitcoin fell below $63,000, triggering over $150 million in long liquidations across crypto markets within 15 minutes.
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Bitfinex moves 150M USDT to Tether Treasury
Whale Alert detected a transfer of approximately 150.6 million USDT from Bitfinex to Tether's treasury address, signaling potential stablecoin rebalancing or redemption activity.
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US Senate passes housing bill with CBDC restrictions through 2030
The Senate voted 85–5 to approve a housing affordability bill that includes a provision blocking the Federal Reserve from issuing a central bank digital currency until 2030.
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Senate passes housing bill with CBDC ban through 2030
The US Senate approved a housing supply bill in an 85-5 vote that includes a provision prohibiting the issuance of central bank digital currencies or similar digital assets until the end of 2030.
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Tech selloff drags Bitcoin lower as Asian markets retreat
A rotation out of AI and semiconductor stocks triggered a broad risk-off move, with Asian equities falling sharply and Bitcoin declining over 3% on the week amid the broader selloff.
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Trump administration orders quantum computing push and encryption defense measures
The White House issued executive orders to accelerate U.S. quantum computer development while strengthening defenses against quantum threats to encryption systems.
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Crypto groups push Congress to pass staking and mining tax bill unchanged
Industry lobby organizations are urging lawmakers to approve legislation that would defer taxation of staking and mining rewards until the point of sale, without additional modifications.
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Trump administration prioritizes quantum computing and cryptography investments
President Trump signed orders to boost U.S. quantum computing and cryptography capabilities, framing the move as essential to maintaining technological leadership. The initiative addresses long-term security concerns relevant to digital asset infrastructure.
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Bitcoin spot ETFs see net outflow; ARKB leads inflows on June 22
Bitcoin spot ETFs posted a combined net outflow of $68.2M on June 22, though Ark Invest's ARKB attracted $64M in inflows. Ethereum spot ETFs saw $66M net outflows, with 21Shares' TETH recording modest inflows.
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Trump administration sets 2031 deadline for federal post-quantum cryptography migration
Executive orders mandate U.S. federal agencies transition high-value systems and assets to post-quantum cryptography standards by end of 2031, signaling major shift in national security cryptographic infrastructure.
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Fed Chair Warsh to testify on monetary policy July 14
Kevin Warsh, the new Federal Reserve Chair, is scheduled to deliver his first Congressional testimony on monetary policy to the House Financial Services Committee on July 14.
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SoFiUSD stablecoin surpasses $150M supply, debuts on Bullish exchange
SoFiUSD, a stablecoin issued by US national bank SoFi, reached $150 million in circulation and was listed on Bullish, marking the first CEX to offer the token.
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MoneyGram launches Solana validator, joins institutional developer platform
Payments firm MoneyGram activated a validator node on Solana and enrolled in its institutional developer program, marking its third blockchain validator commitment after Tempo and Midnight.
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