CME Group launches Tesla, SpaceX futures contracts on July 27
CME's futures launch could boost market volatility and democratize access, validating demand for leveraged stock exposure in traditional finance.
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Polymarket traders bet on US military strikes hitting 12 countries in 2026, but odds sit at just 3%
The rise of geopolitical prediction markets highlights ethical concerns and regulatory challenges, impacting both crypto and defense sectors.
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Labour MPs push to make UK crypto donation ban permanent
A permanent UK crypto donation ban could reshape political fundraising, emphasizing transparency and potentially limiting foreign influence.
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Manchester United’s pursuit of Manu Koné highlights how football’s transfer market mirrors crypto’s speculative cycles
Football's transfer market, driven by financial regulations and speculative valuations, mirrors the volatility seen in crypto markets.
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US fighters, tankers, and AWACS deploy toward Iran as crypto markets feel the heat
Escalating US-Iran tensions could destabilize global markets, impacting energy prices and crypto liquidity, with broader economic repercussions.
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Hyperliquid Policy Center, Phantom urge CFTC to stop treating onchain protocols like traditional brokers and exchanges
The CFTC and Securities and Exchange Commission issued a Request for Information in mid-June on financial innovation....
Bitcoin traders reveal key levels as BTC price passes $63K after Trump Iran 'deal' comments
Bitcoin gained new upside targets for the daily close and beyond after US president Donald Trump said that Iran "wants to make a deal."...
Saudi Arabia and GCC condemn Iran’s attacks as oil surge rattles crypto markets
Escalating Gulf tensions highlight the fragility of global energy security and underscore the vulnerability of risk assets like cryptocurrencies.
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Bitcoin recovers as oil prices cool and institutions prep for quantum threats
Institutional focus on quantum threats signals a shift towards long-term crypto security, highlighting evolving risk management strategies.
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QIZ Security raises $17M to prepare enterprises for the day quantum computers break encryption
QIZ Security's funding highlights the urgent need for enterprises to adopt quantum-resistant cryptography to safeguard digital assets.
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IShares Semiconductor ETF sees record $5B inflow as chip fund mania reaches fever pitch
The massive inflow into semiconductor ETFs highlights potential market overvaluation and the cyclical risks associated with AI-driven demand surges.
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Meta debuts Muse Spark 1.1 with developer preview access, intensifying AI race with OpenAI and Anthropic
Meta's AI advancements could reshape developer tools, challenging competitors to innovate and potentially altering market dynamics globally.
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Morocco targets diaspora players to boost World Cup competitiveness, and crypto-powered fan tokens are watching
Morocco's diaspora strategy could reshape global football dynamics, expanding fan bases and influencing national team allegiance markets.
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Nottingham Forest bids €17.5M for Feyenoord’s Givairo Read as Premier League spending spree continues
The escalating valuations of young talents highlight the intensifying financial dynamics and competitive pressures in European football markets.
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T1’s MSI elimination highlights the widening gap between esports and crypto partnerships
Esports teams are increasingly cautious of crypto partnerships, focusing on sustainable growth and stability over volatile sponsorship deals.
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Michael Saylor Declares Bitcoin Has ‘No Spam Problem’ as BIP-110 Debate Escalates
This week, Strategy founder and bitcoin bull Michael Saylor turned to X to argue that Bitcoin has “no spam problem,” pointing to persistently low network fees a...
Phantom and Hyperliquid Policy Center urge CFTC to clarify onchain market rules
Phantom and Hyperliquid Policy Center urged the CFTC to clarify rules for onchain protocols, wallet providers and regulated derivatives markets.
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US markets brace for renewed funding pressure as leverage rises
Rising leverage and financing costs may trigger market volatility, as investors face pressure to reduce positions amid tightening conditions.
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MARA Stock Pops as Bitcoin Miner Agrees to Acquire Massive Powered Texas Land Plot
MARA Holdings has agreed to purchase a sizable plot of land in Texas to power its Bitcoin mining and growing AI compute ambitions....
JPMorgan says bitcoin’s main risk isn’t Strategy, but blockchain adoption that doesn’t benefit public chains and tokens
JPMorgan says Strategy isn't bitcoin's main structural risk, but blockchain adoption that fails to benefit public blockchains and tokens....
Japan’s $73 billion currency intervention fails to stabilize the yen, raising questions about macro spillovers into crypto
Japan's failed yen intervention highlights the limits of monetary policy, potentially destabilizing global markets and boosting crypto appeal.
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Iran ships 10 million barrels of oil amid US blockade threat, rattling crypto and energy markets
Iran's oil export surge amid US tensions could destabilize energy markets, impact inflation, and trigger regulatory scrutiny on crypto.
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Spark manages $1.5B in stablecoin volume through Uniswap v4 in 30 days
Spark's innovative liquidity management could redefine DeFi economics, but it also introduces new risks and requires careful oversight.
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Hyperscale Data buys another 100 Bitcoin, crosses the 1,000 BTC milestone
Hyperscale Data's significant Bitcoin holdings may increase stock volatility, reflecting broader trends in corporate treasury strategies.
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TeraWulf eyes $4B for Anthropic-leased data center as Bitcoin miner pivots to AI
TeraWulf's pivot to AI infrastructure highlights a broader trend of crypto firms diversifying to stabilize revenue amid market volatility.
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Traffic through Strait of Hormuz declines sharply after US-Iran strikes
The sharp decline in Strait of Hormuz traffic underscores heightened geopolitical tensions, risking global energy supply stability and market volatility.
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North Korea stole $577M in crypto hacks in April alone, TRM Talks discussion reveals
North Korea's crypto thefts highlight urgent global security risks, necessitating stronger international cooperation to counter cyber threats.
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US Supreme Court ruling expands Trump’s authority, raises questions for SEC and CFTC crypto rulemaking
The ruling enhances presidential influence over crypto regulation, potentially altering enforcement dynamics and impacting investor strategies.
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Iran prepares burial for slain Supreme Leader Khamenei amid US-Israel tensions
Khamenei's death reshapes Middle Eastern geopolitics, impacting Iran's leadership dynamics, regional stability, and global crypto markets.
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Labour MPs Push to Make UK Crypto Donation Ban Permanent
The lawmakers have tabled amendments to make the current moratorium permanent, as the fallout over Reform UK's funding widens....
Supreme Court ruling expanding Trump’s authority over federal agencies raises questions for SEC, CFTC as crypto rulemaking advances
A recent Supreme Court ruling expanding President Trump's authority to remove leaders of many agencies could have broader implications....
MARA gains 14% after unveiling 2 GW Texas AI and bitcoin mining campus plan
The deal isn't an upfront purchase, but is structured instead as up to $600 million in milestone-based payments...
XRP Bearish Trend Deepens as Weak Liquidity and Falling Open Interest Signal Caution
XRP is flashing several warning signs as key market indicators continue to weaken. Market signals suggest deeper changes in momentum and liquidity. The full pic...
Hong Kong SFC orders crypto platforms, online brokers to phase out OTP logins
Hong Kong SFC orders internet brokers, crypto platforms to replace OTP logins with passkeys within 12 months following 57% spoofing surge....
PayPal seeks to increase use of PYUSD stablecoin with native issuance on Polygon
The company said its stablecoin will now be issued natively on Polygon, in addition to becoming available through Polygon's Open Money Stack....
Tarun Chitra’s Gauntlet raises $125 million Series C from sole investor SBI Holdings
Chitra said he expects tokenization and vaults to grow the DeFi market faster than overall stablecoin growth over the next few years....
‘Bottom building in progress’: Analysts say bitcoin holder capitulation signals late-stage bear market
Bitcoin long-term holder capitulation hit $280M/day, the highest since Dec 2022, a sign Glassnode says may flag a bottom forming....
Bitcoin’s quantum dilemma: Bigger blocks or STARK proofs?
Dealing with large post quantum signatures slowing down Bitcoin can be solved with bigger blocks, or aggregating signatures using STARK proofs....
Short-Term Moving Averages Turn Bullish as Bitcoin Holds Above $62,500
Bitcoin traded near $62,743 on Thursday morning at 8 a.m. EDT, up 1.0% over the past 24 hours as the asset consolidated inside a $61,507 to $63,116 range. Short...
MoonPay Brings Its AI Crypto Agents to Telegram
MoonAgents lets users analyze markets and prepare crypto transactions through Telegram while keeping keys on their own devices....
Crypto hack losses fall below $1 billion in H1 2026 despite record attack volume: Immunefi
Crypto hacks hit a record 207 incidents in H1 2026, but losses fell to $972M as DeFi exploit damage dropped 74% from 2022, per Immunefi....
Aave Labs rolls out Stable Vaults, offering predictable stablecoin yield aimed at mainstream users
Stable Vaults will continuously “optimize capital allocation” across DeFi yield strategies, like Aave V3 and V4 markets....
Hong Kong regulator orders new anti-phishing measures for crypto platforms
Hong Kong’s regulator has ordered crypto platforms and online brokers to meet newly issued phishing-resistant login requirements within the next 12 months....
Stripe-owned Privy and Jito co-develop Solana transaction inclusion tool FullSend
FullSend works by automatically routing every transaction signed in a Privy wallet directly to the current Solana block-building leader....
Morning Minute: Paradigm Raises $1.2B Fund as Crypto’s Top VC Pushes Into AI
BNB Chain rebuilds itself for a world run by AI agents. BTC ETFs flows flip negative. And prediction markets face a new hurdle....
EU Set to Revise MiCA in 2027 to Cover Foreign Stablecoin Issuers
Trump's embrace of stablecoins is pushing Brussels to expand its crypto law to non-EU issuers and tokenized payments, EU diplomats say....
CFTC Chair Selig warns regulators will end up ‘writing all the rules’ for crypto if Clarity Act stalls
CFTC Chair Michael Selig warned regulators may end up writing crypto rules if Congress fails to pass the Clarity Act....
Hyundai Card Turns $20,000 Stablecoin Test Into Real-World Remittance as Europe Trial Draws Closer
Hyundai Motor America converted $20,000 into stablecoins and transferred them to Hyundai Motor Mexico, where they were exchanged back into U.S. dollars. Shaving...
Sony Bank gets US regulator nod to issue stablecoins
Sony Bank received preliminary approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to establish a US stablecoin issuance business, with $40 million in s...
Interpol operation exposes $122M crypto wallet tied to romance scam laundering
Interpol said a suspect's crypto wallet processed over $122.5 million in 10 months as authorities uncovered the scheme during a global anti-fraud operation that...
BitGo introduces quantum protection for institutional Bitcoin wallets
Some experts have argued the greater risks posed by quantum computing revolve around a failure to implement new technology....
Sony Bank Clears OCC Hurdle for Dollar Stablecoin
The lender's new US subsidiary, Connectia Trust, would issue a dollar-pegged stablecoin once it clears the regulator's final conditions....
BitGo CEO says single-digit percentages of bitcoin’s supply are ‘probably right’ for large holders amid Strategy’s sale
BitGo CEO Mike Belshe said single-digit bitcoin ownership levels make sense for large holders like Strategy after its $216 million sale....
Fidelity’s FETH Drives $70.5 Million Ether ETF Inflow as Bitcoin Turns Negative
Crypto ETF flows split sharply on Wed., July 8, as bitcoin ETFs returned to outflows with an $84.9 million exit. Ether ETFs remained the clear bright spot, draw...
Revolut says USDT delisting is limited to EEA, Switzerland
Revolut said USDT support remains unchanged outside EEA and Switzerland as it winds down the stablecoin offering in selected European markets....
Hyperliquid shows how onchain perps could challenge Wall Street: Pantera
Perpetual futures and Hyperliquid’s blockchain infrastructure are expanding into traditional asset classes with around-the-clock trading, according to Pantera C...
Bitcoin ETFs end 'most overwhelming' $2.7B sell-off amid new $85M net outflow
Bitcoin spot ETFs posted a fresh net outflow on Wednesday as analysis said that their "most overwhelming" outflow streak had ended without a clear demand recove...
Swift launches blockchain ledger for tokenized deposit pilot with 17 banks
Swift launched a blockchain-based ledger that enables 17 banks to pilot 24/7 cross-border payments using tokenized deposits....
INTERPOL-led global fraud crackdown arrests over 5,800, uncovers crypto laundering network tied to $122.5 million wallet
The operation uncovered a crypto laundering network using cross-chain swaps to obscure funds, with one wallet processing $122.5M in 10 months....
A 20-Year-Old's Crypto Wallet Moved $123M in Romance-Scam Cash: Interpol Says
The two Thai arrests were part of Operation First Light, a 97-country sweep that logged 5,811 arrests and intercepted $293 million....
Bank of Korea stands firm on bank-led stablecoin push as deposit token pilots advance
The Bank of Korea reiterated its call for bank-led won stablecoin issuance while advancing deposit token pilots, as issuer rules remain a sticking point in Sout...
Russia’s Alfa Bank plans to launch digital depository to offer crypto services: report
The move aligns with similar announcements from other major Russian banks, amid the development of the country's crypto law....
Swift launches blockchain ledger with 17-bank tokenized deposit pilot
Swift launched its new blockchain ledger that will host a tokenized bank deposit pilot for 17 major banks seeking faster cross-border payments....
Regulators invited Binance to seek new licenses after MiCA setback, co-CEO says
Binance is exploring new licensing paths into Europe while continuing to expand its regulatory footprint in Asia, says co-CEO Richard Teng.
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Russia's largest private bank Alfa-Bank tests crypto trading
Alfa-Bank is testing cryptocurrency trading for qualified investors as Russia moves toward regulating digital assets and banks prepare new crypto services....
Sony Bank gets conditional OCC approval for US trust bank to issue dollar-backed stablecoin
The trust bank subsidiary, Connectia Trust, is expected to issue and manage a dollar-backed stablecoin, pending final approval....
Michael Saylor’s Strategy Sold 3,588 Bitcoin in Largest Sale Ever. Is it a Bearish Signal?
$MSTR just sold 3,588 BTC and many are calling it the top. But this only represents 0.42% of their total Bitcoin holdings, while the remaining stack is still wo...
Hyundai Card completes its first real-world stablecoin pilot with Avalanche, Tether
Visa and Circle will participate in Hyundai Card's second stablecoin PoC, which is set to begin later this month....
Harry Hwang Warns Compliant Solana Order Flow Lanes Could Concentrate Institutional Liquidity
Moneygram has deployed an active Solana validator node and joined the Solana Developer Platform. Rather than an immediate integration with its retail remittance...
Wyden urges Senate leaders to keep dev protections in crypto bill
Senator Ron Wyden has called on Senate leaders to ensure the Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act remains in the CLARITY Act when it is brought to the floor....
Here’s what happened in crypto today
Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, Web3 and crypto regula...
Trader loses $1M after signing phishing token approval
Onchain scammers netted more than $14 billion last year, and approval phishing remains a primary attack vector....
AI is shortening the shelf life of crypto security audits, researchers warn
Hackers have also been exploiting the codebases of defunct decentralized finance protocols, draining millions of dollars in customer funds....
A New York Crypto Legal Director Role Is Advertising $1 Million to $5 Million a Year
A fast-growing Solana-based crypto platform is advertising a New York director of legal affairs role paying $1 million to $5 million a year, even as the market ...
Kraken Wins $22 Million Arbitration as Arjun Sethi Calls for Clear Crypto Rules
Payward, Kraken’s parent company, has asked the Delaware Court of Chancery to enter final judgment against Mazars USA after winning a $22 million arbitration aw...
Crypto VC Paradigm raises $1.2B to push into AI
Crypto venture firm Paradigm is widening its investment gaze toward AI and other frontier industries with its latest fund. ...
Mark Cuban-backed DeFi dashboard Zapper shutters after 7 years
Zapper provided crypto market data to over 2 million monthly active users and oversaw more than $13 billion in processed transactions during its peak....
Crypto could benefit if Fed steps in to backstop US stock market: Analysts
The size and scope of the US stock market “gives policymakers a strong incentive to backstop major drawdowns,” said Bitget Wallet COO, Alvin Kan.
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Bitcoin tumbles back to key $60K support level: What’s behind the sell pressure?
Bitcoin faces renewed sell pressure amid an oil price surge, Japan economic contagion risks and a fresh round of selling from Strategy....
Paradigm Raises $1.2 Billion Fund as Crypto VC Pushes Further Into AI
The investment firm said its fourth fund will back AI, robotics, and crypto startups as it broadens beyond digital assets....
