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Nigel Farage reportedly received gifts from convicted crypto fraudster
Report alleges UK politician Nigel Farage accepted staff, security and other benefits from George Cottrell, a convicted fraudster with ties to a crypto casino, prior to his parliamentary tenure.
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ETH bridging to Robinhood Chain accelerates sharply
Ethereum bridged to Robinhood Chain has grown roughly tenfold in recent days, according to Token Terminal data, potentially reflecting increased user adoption of the sidechain.
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Stablecoin transaction volume reaches $1.79T record in June
Stablecoin transaction volumes hit an all-time high of $1.79 trillion in June, signaling continued maturation and growing adoption in the broader crypto ecosystem.
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Security flaw 'Ill Bloom' exposes thousands of crypto wallets to compromise
Coinspect researchers identified a vulnerability affecting multiple blockchain wallets stemming from inadequate recovery phrase generation, potentially putting thousands of users at risk.
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Saylor: Bitcoin's future lies in stability at protocol level, broader real-world adoption
MicroStrategy's Michael Saylor argues Bitcoin will mature by maintaining protocol stability while expanding its relevance across more sectors and use cases.
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Crypto Fear & Greed Index rises to 24 from 12 week prior
The Crypto Fear & Greed Index climbed to 24 (extreme fear territory) from 12 the previous week, signaling a modest shift in market sentiment.
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ECB's T2 payment system restored after brief settlement disruption
The European Central Bank's Target2 payment system experienced a temporary incident that delayed euro and Danish krone settlements before returning to normal operations, per Reuters.
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Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs see outflows; Solana and XRP attract inflows
Last week, Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs experienced net outflows of $526.64M and $13.67M respectively, while Solana and XRP spot ETFs recorded inflows of $5.75M and $17.19M.
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USDC Treasury moves $135M to Coinbase
Whale Alert detected a transfer of 135 million USDC from the USDC Treasury to Coinbase, signaling potential liquidity provision or operational activity on the exchange.
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USDC Treasury mints 135M in stablecoin
Whale Alert detected a 135 million USDC mint at the USDC Treasury, signaling fresh stablecoin issuance on-chain.
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Spot Bitcoin ETFs post $527M outflows for 8th straight week
Spot Bitcoin ETFs experienced $527M in net outflows from June 29–July 2, extending an eight-week outflow streak. Ethereum spot ETFs also saw their eighth consecutive week of outflows at $13.67M, while SOL and XRP ETFs recorded inflows.
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Aave V4 surpasses $250M in value, but liquidity constraint persists
Aave V4 has crossed $250M in total value, though the protocol continues to face an unresolved liquidity challenge that may impact operations.
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Coinbase probes AI-generated false World Cup prediction alert
Coinbase's prediction market platform displayed an AI-generated alert claiming a World Cup result before the match occurred, prompting CEO Brian Armstrong to investigate the error and raising concerns about AI oversight in financial products.
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Trump memecoin traders face $3.8B in aggregate losses: Nansen
Blockchain analytics firm Nansen reports that Trump memecoin holders have collectively lost over $3.8 billion, with fewer than 500k wallets profitable while the majority of buyers are underwater.
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SBI Crypto shuts major Bitcoin mining pool; Russia advances digital ruble plans
Japan's SBI Crypto has closed its Bitcoin mining pool, which ranked among the world's largest. Meanwhile, Russia is moving forward with digital ruble deployment despite international sanctions.
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Bitcoin miner stress hits 2026 low, echoes 2015 capitulation levels
The Miner Cycle Stress Composite has reached a new 2026 low and entered undervalued territory, matching patterns seen before major Bitcoin bottoms in 2015, 2018, 2020, 2022, and 2024. The current stress level mirrors the 2015 miner capitulation period.
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Sui mainnet reaches over 6M transactions per second
Sui's public mainnet achieved a peak throughput exceeding 6 million transactions per second, marking a significant performance milestone for the network.
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Clarity Act legislative window tightens ahead of Aug. 7 Senate deadline
The Clarity Act, a key crypto regulatory bill, missed its July 4 target and faces a narrowing passage window. Senate committees are reconciling versions, with Aug. 7 marking the final session before summer recess and campaign season.
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Bitcoin's $21B open interest suggests altcoin season hasn't arrived yet
Analysis of Bitcoin's open interest levels indicates conditions for a broader altcoin rally may not yet be in place, despite speculation about the start of altseason.
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Binance halts trading in France, EU over MiCA compliance deadline
Binance suspended spot and margin trading in France and other EU countries from July 1 after missing the MiCA licensing deadline, though users can still withdraw funds. The exchange previously had ~2M French users and reported $1.6B in net outflows last month.
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Reform UK's Farage failed to disclose funding from crypto-linked donor
UK politician Nigel Farage did not declare campaign funding from George Cottrell, a convicted fraudster with ties to crypto bookmaker Tether.bet, according to Sunday Times reporting.
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UK regulator seeks new powers to oversee AI in finance
The UK's Financial Conduct Authority has warned of competitive pressure among regulators to control AI deployment in finance, calling for expanded authority to monitor large language models used in the sector.
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TRUMP memecoin investors report nearly $4B in losses through June
Nearly 1 million investors in the TRUMP memecoin have collectively lost approximately $3.81 billion through June, according to reporting by The New York Times.
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Large USDC deposit to Aave signals whale activity
An unknown whale transferred approximately 190.6 million USDC to Aave, suggesting significant liquidity positioning or lending activity on the protocol.
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SBI Crypto shuts major Bitcoin mining pool; Russia advances digital ruble amid sanctions
Japan's SBI Crypto has closed its Bitcoin mining pool, which ranked among the world's largest. Meanwhile, Russia is progressing with digital ruble rollout despite EU sanctions, and India continues tightening banking restrictions on crypto activity.
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UK politician faces standards probe over undisclosed crypto-linked donations
Nigel Farage is under parliamentary investigation for failing to declare a £5 million gift from a Tether stakeholder, and separately faces scrutiny over funding from a crypto gambling figure with fraud convictions.
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Solana tokenized asset spot volume doubles to $5.7B in Q2
Solana reports tokenized asset spot trading volume more than doubled from $2.69B in Q1 to $5.7B in Q2, signaling growing adoption of on-chain real-world asset trading.
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Solana on-chain transaction volume doubles since start of year
Solana has seen on-chain transaction activity more than double since January 1st, according to Cointelegraph, signaling increased network usage.
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Vitalik: Ethereum's next major upgrade will take 3-4 years, rival the Merge
Vitalik Buterin outlined Ethereum's next major rebuild, expected to span three to four years and match the significance of the Merge. He noted quantum safety has risen sharply in priority, with Hegota (slated for later this year) likely to be the final "pre-Lean" hard fork.
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US tech firms commit record $850B to data center leases amid AI buildout
US technology companies have pledged a record $850 billion toward data center leases, representing a 204% year-over-year increase as competition for AI infrastructure intensifies.
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VALR taps Hyperliquid for perpetuals trading infrastructure
Africa's largest crypto exchange VALR announced it will use Hyperliquid's onchain liquidity to power its perpetuals trading offering.
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Cardano proposes 500M ADA treasury cap in major governance vote
Cardano is advancing a significant governance proposal to cap the network's treasury at 500M ADA, raising debate over whether the measure will accelerate ecosystem growth or simply increase spending authority.
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Crypto VC funding hits six-year low in Q2 2026
Unique crypto venture capital activity has declined to its lowest level in six years as of Q2 2026, according to CryptoRank data, signaling reduced investor appetite in the sector.
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Coinbase expands into tokenized stocks, AI, derivatives, and onchain finance
Coinbase announced a platform expansion covering tokenized equities, AI tools, derivatives trading, payments, and decentralized finance services, aiming to consolidate multiple asset classes and services under one interface.
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U.S. traders bet $571M on Polymarket political contracts despite platform ban
CoinDesk reports that U.S.-linked wallets accounted for $571 million in political prediction market trades on Polymarket over the past year—more than any other country—despite the platform being legally prohibited from serving U.S. customers.
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1,624 BTC withdrawn from Kraken to unknown address
Whale Alert detected a transfer of approximately 1,624 bitcoin (valued near $102M) moving out of Kraken exchange to an unidentified wallet, signaling potential long-term holding or custody shift.
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1,037 BTC withdrawn from Kraken to unknown address
Whale Alert detected a transfer of approximately 1,037 bitcoin from Kraken exchange to an unidentified wallet, representing a significant on-chain movement.
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Ethereum's 'Lean' roadmap could reshape network over next 4 years
Ethereum's planned 'Lean' roadmap update is expected to influence the network's development trajectory through the coming years.
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Banks pivot to stablecoin infrastructure as digital asset adoption accelerates
Financial institutions are positioning themselves as intermediaries for stablecoin settlement, signaling a shift from questioning legitimacy to building operational frameworks ahead of projected growth in digital asset volumes through 2030.
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Ethereum Foundation grants 2,469 stETH to Argot developer org
The Ethereum Foundation transferred 2,469 stETH (~$4.34M) to Argot as the fourth installment of a five-year funding commitment, with the final tranche due July 2027. Argot previously received 7,000 ETH and sold a portion to fund operations.
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