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• Pakistan's crypto regulator calls for dialogue after Islamic ruling against crypto payments

  Pakistan's virtual-assets regulator has urged continued dialogue with Islamic scholars following a fatwa that prohibits using cryptocurrencies, including stablecoin USDT, for payments.

• Stablecoin market cap shrinks by $10 billion since May amid liquidity contraction

  Since May 2026, the stablecoin market capitalization has decreased by approximately $10 billion, with a notable $7.7 billion drop occurring in June alone.

• Michael Saylor’s cryptic orange dots spark speculation and call for clearer Strategy communication

  After Strategy sold $216 million worth of Bitcoin, Michael Saylor posted a cryptic chart featuring orange dots that has stirred debate over whether the company plans further Bitcoin sales or buys.

• Ripple executives reveal near shutdown amid SEC lawsuit and community support

  Ripple's 2020 SEC lawsuit brought the company to the brink of closure, with executives contemplating winding down operations and distributing XRP to shareholders. Legal counsel deemed the situation unsalvageable, yet Ripple's leadership resolved to continue the fight, motivated by the desire to protect employees and supported by a large community of XRP holders. This episode underscores the profound impact of regulatory actions on crypto firms and the critical role of community backing in legal battles.

• Fidelity identifies bitcoin nearing a key accumulation zone since 2015

  Bitcoin is approaching a critical mathematical support level that Fidelity Investments has monitored since 2015. Jurrien Timmer, Fidelity's director of global macro, describes this area as an accumulation zone, indicating potential long-term value. However, he cautions that there is currently no evident catalyst to trigger an immediate price bounce, reflecting a cautious outlook despite the technical support.

• Bitcoin community resists BIP 110 fork amid zero miner support

  The Bitcoin Improvement Proposal 110 (BIP 110), which aims to cap arbitrary data on Bitcoin for a year, faces strong opposition from key figures like Michael Saylor and Adam Back.

• Empery Digital sells half of bitcoin treasury to fund AI data center and reduce debt

  Empery Digital has transitioned from maintaining a large bitcoin treasury to reallocating resources towards AI data center development and financial stabilization. The company sold roughly half of its bitcoin holdings, generating $87.1 million to address debt and operational costs. This move follows shareholder demands for strategic change and leadership overhaul, reflecting a broader shift in Empery's business focus away from bitcoin treasury management towards AI infrastructure projects.

• Robinhood Chain rapidly gains traction as Ethereum Layer 2 network for tokenized stocks

  Robinhood Chain is an Ethereum Layer 2 network leveraging Arbitrum technology to facilitate tokenized stocks, crypto apps, and on-chain financial products. Since its mainnet launch, it has experienced a rapid increase in activity, processing 7.6 million daily transactions within 11 days. This surge narrows the gap with Coinbase’s Base network, signaling heightened competition in the Ethereum Layer 2 ecosystem.

• Bitcoin price outlook remains cautious amid mixed forecasts and macro pressures

  Coverage centers on: CoinDeskGlobal.

• Vitalik Buterin advocates open-source AI governance and urges Elon Musk to repurpose X

  Vitalik Buterin is pushing for a decentralized, open-source approach to AI governance, advocating for a shift away from centralized control by governments and large institutions. He envisions Elon Musk's social platform X as a potential hub where ordinary users can actively participate in coordinating global AI governance. This perspective reframes the AI debate around the timing of superintelligence and the importance of inclusive, community-driven oversight mechanisms.

• Revolut and Robinhood introduce AI assistants to support crypto trading

  Revolut has integrated AI assistants into its Revolut X crypto exchange, enabling AI to analyze markets and place crypto trades that users must approve.

• XRP price tests key $1.10 support amid bullish technical signals

  Coverage discusses speculative price scenarios around ~$1.1; treat as TA chatter and see linked sources.

• South Korea advances stablecoin adoption with Hyundai and government pilot

  Hyundai has become the first major South Korean company to implement internal stablecoin transfers, aiming to enhance efficiency in moving money across international operations.

• Democrats Call for Senate Hearings on Trump's Massive Crypto Profits

  Lawmakers have intensified calls for an investigation into President Donald Trump’s cryptocurrency holdings as the Senate prepares to advance the CLARITY Act.

• Senate Democrats call for hearings on Trump's crypto profits and potential policy influence

  Coverage discusses speculative price scenarios around ~$1.2B; treat as TA chatter and see linked sources.

• Crypto lobby pushes for Senate vote on CLARITY Act amid growing political influence

  The crypto industry has spent $189 million in the 2026 election cycle to advance the Digital Asset Market CLARITY Act, aiming to bring regulatory clarity. U.S. Representatives, led by Rep.

• Empery Digital sells nearly half its bitcoin holdings to fund AI pivot and pay debts

  Nasdaq-listed Empery Digital has sold approximately 1,400 bitcoins, nearly half of its holdings, raising around $87 million. The proceeds are being used to finance a new AI data center project, cover legal expenses, and reduce debt.

• Federal Reserve forms AI task force with tech leaders amid job market shifts

  The Federal Reserve has appointed prominent tech figures including a16z co-founder Marc Andreessen and Xbox CEO Asha Sharma to a new task force focused on AI's impact on jobs, productivity, and monetary policy.

• Bitcoin is “A Screaming Buy”: Standard Chartered Backs $100,000 Target, Shrugs Off Strategy (MSTR) Sell-Off

  Standard Chartered is standing firm on its bullish Bitcoin outlook, maintaining a year-end target of $100,000 for the flagship cryptocurrency.

• Circle wins final OCC approval to open national trust bank

  Circle Internet Group has received final approval from the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to establish First National Digital Currency Bank, N.A., operating as Circle National Trust.

• Bitcoin is “A Screaming Buy”: Standard Chartered Backs $100,000 Target, Shrugs Off Strategy (MSTR) Sell-Off

  Coverage centers on: Standard Chartered backs Bitcoin despite Strategy selloff fears.

• Bitcoin nears $65,000 amid chip rally, yen strength, and easing Iran tensions

  Coverage discusses speculative price scenarios around ~$65,000; treat as TA chatter and see linked sources.

• Metaplanet and partners study bitcoin-backed digital credit products in Japan

  Metaplanet, Japan's largest corporate bitcoin holder, has initiated a joint study with JPYC, Progmat, and Metaplanet Securities to explore bitcoin-backed digital credit instruments in Japan.

• Metaplanet and CRYL advance bitcoin-backed credit and lending in Japan

  Metaplanet has launched a joint study with JPYC, Progmat, and Metaplanet Securities to develop bitcoin-backed digital credit products enabling 24/7 trading with daily interest accrual.

• US inmate charged with laundering $290K in forfeited crypto from prison

  A federal inmate, Rossen Iossifov, previously convicted for a $5 million fraud scheme, faces new charges for allegedly laundering $290,000 in cryptocurrency seized by the US government. The funds, held in a Kraken exchange account and ordered forfeited by the court, were reportedly moved by Iossifov from prison. This case highlights ongoing challenges in securing forfeited crypto assets and monitoring illicit activity even within correctional facilities.

• New Hampshire rejects $100 million bitcoin-backed municipal bond proposal

  In a closely contested decision, New Hampshire's executive council voted 3-2 against approving a $100 million municipal bond proposal backed by bitcoin. The bond, which was privately collateralized and designed to avoid direct taxpayer risk, represented a novel approach to municipal financing using cryptocurrency assets. Despite its innovative structure, the proposal did not pass the final stage of government approval, halting what would have been a trailblazing effort to integrate bitcoin into public finance.

• Coinbase chief legal officer Paul Grewal steps down, shifts to advisory role

  Paul Grewal, Coinbase's Chief Legal Officer, announced his departure after six years, transitioning to an advisory role by the end of July. Grewal played a key role navigating Coinbase through significant regulatory challenges, including the recent SEC disputes.

• UK Labour MPs push for permanent ban on crypto political donations after Farage scandal

  Following revelations of multimillion-pound cryptocurrency donations linked to Nigel Farage and Reform UK, Labour MPs in the UK are advocating for a permanent ban on crypto donations to political parties.

• Bitcoin traders reveal key levels as BTC price passes $63K after Trump Iran 'deal' comments

  Bitcoin has climbed back above $63,000, gaining about 2% over the past 24 hours, as lower oil prices and softer U.S. bond yields have improved sentiment toward risk assets despite the crypto market remaining in extreme fear.

• Coinbase chief legal officer Paul Grewal steps down, shifts to advisory role

  Paul Grewal, Coinbase's Chief Legal Officer, announced his departure from the role effective July 31 after six years. He will continue to serve as an adviser to the company and remain involved with the Coinbase National Trust Company board.

• JPMorgan Warns Institutional Blockchains Pose Greater Risk to Bitcoin Than Corporate Sell-Offs - Bitcoin World

  JPMorgan analysts believe that the flagship cryptocurrency could be threatened by tokenless, institutional blockchains.

• Ethereum Foundation Turns AI Loose on ETH Network to Find Bugs Before Hackers Do

  The Ethereum Foundation has revealed that the biggest challenge in AI-assisted security research has become proving which reported vulnerabilities are genuine rather than finding potential bugs.

• OpenAI Releases GPT-5.6 Sol: Here’s How It Stacks Up Against Other AI Models

  OpenAI has launched GPT-5.6 across ChatGPT, Codex, and its API, introducing GPT-5.6 Sol with a four-agent reasoning system and two lower-cost models as the rollout begins worldwide.

• Robinhood Chain drives surge in Arbitrum ecosystem with $500M Uniswap volume in 8 days

  Robinhood's new blockchain, powered by Arbitrum, has rapidly gained traction, recording $500 million in Uniswap trading volume within just eight days and pushing total value locked above $106 million.

• Swift launches blockchain ledger pilot with 17 global banks for 24/7 tokenized payments

  Swift has introduced a new blockchain-based ledger to enable 24/7 cross-border payments using tokenized deposits. Seventeen major banks, including HSBC, UBS, Wells Fargo, and Citi, across six continents are preparing to pilot live transactions on this interoperable shared ledger.

• Hong Kong regulator mandates crypto platforms to replace SMS authentication with phishing-resistant logins

  The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has directed licensed crypto trading platforms and online brokers to phase out SMS-based authentication methods within 12 months. This move aims to enhance security by requiring phishing-resistant login mechanisms to protect users from cyber threats.

• Ai contracts shape bitcoin miner valuations amid investor scrutiny

  Bitcoin miners are increasingly valued based on AI infrastructure contracts rather than bitcoin mining alone.

• MARA expands Texas footprint with 2 GW AI and bitcoin mining campus plan

  MARA Holdings has agreed to acquire a 1,200-acre powered land plot in Texas to develop a 2 gigawatt campus dedicated to bitcoin mining and AI compute infrastructure. The announcement sparked a share price increase of around 12-15%, reflecting investor optimism as MARA outperforms many publicly traded crypto peers.

• Swift launches blockchain ledger pilot enabling 24/7 tokenized payments with 17 global banks

  Swift has initiated a pilot of its blockchain-based shared ledger, allowing 17 major banks across six continents—including HSBC, UBS, Wells Fargo, Citi, BNP Paribas, ANZ, DBS, and Standard Chartered—to conduct live transactions using tokenized bank deposits.

• XRP ETFs Log One of Biggest Outflows of 2026

  XRP spot exchange-traded funds ended a streak of impressive resilience against broader crypto market bleeding, logging a substantial $7.29 million net outflow.

• Russia’s Largest Private Bank Alfa-Bank To Test Bitcoin and Crypto Trading

  Alfa-Bank is testing cryptocurrency trading for qualified investors as Russia moves toward regulating digital assets and banks prepare new crypto services.

• Paradigm raises $1.2 billion fund to expand into AI and robotics alongside crypto

  Paradigm, a leading crypto venture capital firm, has raised $1.2 billion for its fourth fund, signaling a strategic expansion beyond digital assets into artificial intelligence and robotics startups.

• Senator Wyden and CFTC chair push for Clarity Act passage with developer protections intact

  Senator Ron Wyden has urged Senate leaders to preserve the Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act's developer protections within the broader Clarity Act as it approaches a critical Senate floor vote.

• Sony Bank receives conditional OCC approval to issue dollar-backed stablecoin

  Sony Bank has taken a major regulatory step by securing conditional approval from the OCC to launch a US trust bank dedicated to issuing a dollar-backed stablecoin. The new subsidiary, Connectia Trust, will operate with $40 million in initial capital and plans to issue the stablecoin after fulfilling the OCC's remaining requirements. This move positions Sony Bank among the growing number of financial institutions seeking to integrate stablecoins into regulated banking frameworks in the US.

• Interpol uncovers $122 million crypto laundering network in global romance scam crackdown

  Interpol led a massive international operation called Operation First Light, targeting romance scams and crypto laundering. The sweep spanned 97 countries, resulting in 5,811 arrests and the interception of $293 million.

• Bitcoin stalls as ethereum signals a rare weekly death cross amid low exchange reserves

  Bitcoin's price momentum has stalled despite slightly optimistic signs, failing to break out as many anticipated. Meanwhile, Ethereum has triggered its worst weekly technical signal in years, printing a death cross for the first time in a long period.

• Bitcoin ETFs 'Turning a Corner' After Record Bleed Hits $8 Billion

  Coverage centers on: Bitcoin sits in deep value while ETF outflows keep pressure on BTC.

• Senate debates continue over the Clarity Act amid key unresolved issues

  Coverage discusses speculative price scenarios around ~$1.4B; treat as TA chatter and see linked sources.

• Scheduled maintenance across major crypto platforms

  Several leading crypto platforms including Polymarket, Kraken, and Gemini have announced scheduled maintenance within the past 24 hours.

• Bitcoin shows signs of a market bottom amid cautious optimism

  Coverage discusses speculative price scenarios around ~$57,700; treat as TA chatter and see linked sources.

• Ripple inks historic multi-year deal placing XRP logo on Kansas Jayhawks jerseys

  Ripple has secured a groundbreaking five-year sponsorship deal with the University of Kansas, marking the first crypto jersey sponsorship for a major NCAA Division I athletics program.

• EU plans MiCA overhaul following US stablecoin legislation

  The European Union is preparing to revise its Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework in response to the US GENIUS Act, which reshapes stablecoin regulations.

• Optimism stack chains activate karst hard fork with coordinated node upgrades

  The Karst hard fork represents a key protocol upgrade across multiple Optimism-Stack L2 chains, enhancing consensus and network functionality. Coordinated node software updates, including op-node v1.19.2 and Nethermind v1.39.0, improved network stability by fixing critical pruning issues and enhancing L2 config validation. Service providers scheduled maintenance windows and communicated expected brief RPC downtime to ensure a smooth transition.

• BNB Chain unveils new layer-1 blockchain for AI agents and high-frequency trading

  BNB Chain's 2026 roadmap introduces a new layer-1 blockchain designed to support AI-powered applications and high-frequency trading with over 100,000 transactions per second.

• Crypto Long & Short: With MSTR concerns assuaged, look to traditional signals around BTC

  Analysis flagged a Bitcoin moving average derivative that last triggered at the end of the 2022 bear market as BTC price action returned to its reversal zone.

• Donald Trump vows fresh Iran strikes as Bitcoin slips below $62K

  Major cryptocurrencies are trading in the red as renewed U.S.-Iran airstrikes push oil higher.

• Crypto and oil markets react sharply as Iran ceasefire collapses

  Following renewed hostilities between the U.S. and Iran, President Trump declared the ceasefire "over," triggering a selloff in Bitcoin and altcoins as well as a sharp rise in oil prices.

• Schwab Strategist Backs Strategy’s STRC Playbook Amid Bitcoin Weakness

  Phong Le countered critics as Strategy doubled its YTD BTC yield to 7.8% and grew cash to $2.55 billion.

• Kraken Wins $22M From Auditor That Abandoned It During Operation Choke Point 2.0

  The crypto exchange's parent company says Mazars' withdrawal from its 2022 audit caused millions in damages and tied the dispute to Operation Chokepoint 2.0.

• SpaceX's recent bitcoin wallet activity unlikely signals sales despite SPCX share drop

  After a six-month pause, SpaceX has made minor bitcoin wallet transfers internally without sending any funds to exchanges, indicating no immediate sales. Despite this, the company's SPCX shares have declined over 25% from recent highs following their Nasdaq-100 listing, fueling market speculation. Analysts emphasize that the on-chain movements are routine and unlikely to reflect a change in SpaceX's bitcoin holdings or strategy.

• Vanguard initiates search for head of digital assets, signaling crypto strategy shift

  Vanguard, a major asset manager long skeptical of cryptocurrency, has begun recruiting a Head of Digital Assets to lead its crypto and blockchain strategy.

• Reserve Bank of India still favors crypto prohibition to curtail tax evasion: Reuters

  India’s central bank has renewed its recommendation for a cryptocurrency policy leaning toward prohibition, while tax authorities have warned that offshore trading continues to make crypto tax enforcement difficult.

• Kenya's markets regulator plans blockchain surveillance to combat crypto crime

  Kenya's Capital Markets Authority is preparing to deploy a blockchain analytics platform to monitor transactions across more than 20 blockchain networks. This initiative aims to detect fraud, money laundering, and sanctions evasion as part of the country's new virtual assets law, ahead of licensing crypto businesses.

• Ether climbs toward $2K as Bitmine buys ETH, Robinhood L2 boost

  Coverage discusses speculative price scenarios around ~$2K; treat as TA chatter and see linked sources.

• New Hampshire’s $100 Million Bitcoin-Backed Bond Faces Final Vote

  New Hampshire weighs $100M Bitcoin-backed bonds as officials review approval, taxpayer safeguards, Moody’s rating, and BTC volatility risks.

• Polymarket Turns On Instant Bitcoin Deposits Via Lightning Network, Powered by Spark

  Polymarket adds instant Bitcoin deposits via Lightning and Spark, cutting wait times while prediction-market trading activity keeps growing.

• CFTC charges North Carolina commodity pool operator with $14 million crypto fraud

  The CFTC has taken enforcement action against a North Carolina-based commodity pool operator and his company, accusing them of orchestrating a $14 million fraud involving crypto and futures investments. This case underscores the regulator's increasing focus on fraudulent schemes in the crypto commodity pool sector, aiming to protect investors and maintain market integrity.

• SEC plans to introduce crypto safe harbor and rule changes in July 2026

  The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has updated its 2026 agenda to include significant crypto-related rulemakings.

• Tether invests $20 million in Mercado Bitcoin to boost Latin American blockchain finance

  Tether, the issuer of the USDT stablecoin, has invested $20 million in Mercado Bitcoin, a leading Brazilian crypto exchange and blockchain finance platform.

• Bitcoin Suisse secures regulatory license to expand crypto services in Abu Dhabi and UAE

  Bitcoin Suisse has obtained full regulatory approval from the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) Financial Services Regulatory Authority, enabling its subsidiary BTCS (Middle East) Ltd. to offer regulated digital asset services across the United Arab Emirates....

• EDX Markets secures $76 million funding led solely by SBI Holdings

  EDX Markets, targeting institutional clients with a model that separates trading from custody through a central clearinghouse to minimize counterparty risk, has successfully raised $76 million in a Series C funding round. SBI Holdings was the sole investor, highlighting its commitment to backing crypto market infrastructure amid a general decline in venture funding for digital assets. This investment reflects ongoing institutional confidence in the crypto sector's infrastructure development.

• Grayscale's Strategy shifts to net Bitcoin seller amid bullish outlook

  Grayscale's Strategy recently sold $216 million worth of Bitcoin, a move defended by Grayscale Research as strengthening the company's finances and potentially stabilizing Bitcoin's price.

• Bitcoin and ether ETFs see inflows amid BlackRock's strong ETF demand

  Bitcoin and ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) attracted inflows on Monday, marking a positive shift after a period of net outflows.

• Bitcoin price stalls near $64,000 amid mixed market signals and geopolitical tensions

  Coverage centers on: CoinDesk.

• Satoshi's Bitcoin Saved? Digital Chamber Steps In to Protest $240 Billion Court Seizure

  Blockchain trade group the Digital Chamber has filed an amicus brief opposing a New York lawsuit that seeks ownership of 39,069 dormant Bitcoin wallet addresses holding an estimated 3.7 million BTC.

• Ripple CTO Emeritus: Why $20 Million BonkDAO Governance Vote Is Corporate Fraud

  On July 6, 2026, someone spent about four million dollars buying BONK, used it to control almost a hundred percent of a seven-wallet vote, and legally walked off with twenty million from the DAO’s treasury. No code was hacked.

• Coinbase secures UK license to offer derivatives and equities alongside crypto

  Coinbase has obtained a UK investment services authorization from the FCA, enabling it to expand its offerings beyond crypto to include traditional investment products such as equities and derivatives.

• Japanese firms increase bitcoin and XRP holdings amid weak yen and rising interest rates

  Amid a depreciating yen, Japanese firms are increasingly turning to cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and XRP to diversify their treasury reserves. SBI VC Trade has seen a surge in corporate accounts, now exceeding 2 million, reflecting this growing demand. This trend coincides with rising Japanese government bond yields, which are pushing up U.S. yields and may present headwinds for risk assets such as Bitcoin, potentially complicating the recent macroeconomic relief experienced by the crypto market.

• Strategy sells $216M Bitcoin, Bollinger bullish on BTC: Hodler's Digest, June 29-July 6, 2026

  Coverage centers on: Strategy sells $216M Bitcoin, Bollinger bullish on BTC: Hodler's Digest, June 29-July 6, 2026.

• Strategy’s Bitcoin sale may give BTC a ‘durable bottom,’ Grayscale says

  Strategy sold 3,588 BTC at a loss to pay preferred dividends. Inside the $1.25B monetization program and what it means for the treasury-company model.

• Yield Guild Games shuts crypto game publishing arm, lays off 35 to focus on AI

  Yield Guild Games has closed its YGG Play division and laid off 35 employees, citing the downturn in the crypto market and challenging conditions in the video game sector. The company stated that YGG Play is no longer commercially sustainable and is pivoting its focus toward artificial intelligence initiatives.

• Bitcoin Plunges as Strategy Sells $225 Million Worth of BTC

  Strategy has sold $219 million worth of Bitcoin (BTC).

• Bitcoin Surges Back to $63,739 as BlackRock Absorbs $81 Million Worth of BTC in Minutes

  Bitcoin Magazine Trump-Backed American Bitcoin (ABTC) Pushes Treasury Past 8,000 BTC American Bitcoin Corp (Nasdaq: ABTC) has moved its treasury past 8,000 bitcoin, the company said . The total marks a climb from about 5,401 BTC at the end of 2025, a gain of close to 50% across six months.

• TeraWulf's $19 billion Anthropic lease boosts bitcoin mining stocks amid AI expansion

  TeraWulf, a bitcoin mining company, has signed a 20-year lease agreement with AI firm Anthropic to host an AI data center at its Kentucky campus.

• President Trump expresses strong support for crypto while distancing from family ventures

  President Donald Trump publicly declared himself a "big crypto guy" and a fan of Bitcoin during the launch of Trump Accounts, signaling potential openness to including Bitcoin in the program. He acknowledged getting involved in crypto partly for political reasons and noted the growing financial interest in Bitcoin.

• US Bitcoin reserve hits snag as federal agencies debate for control: Bloomberg

  Coverage centers on: US Bitcoin reserve hits snag as federal agencies debate for control: Bloomberg.

• Ripple obtains full MiCA crypto asset service provider license in Europe

  Ripple has received full authorization for its Crypto Asset Service Provider (CASP) license from Luxembourg’s financial regulator, the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF).

• UK FCA outlines AI roadmap highlighting impact on digital money and finance regulation

  The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has released a comprehensive 147-page roadmap addressing the transformative potential of autonomous AI systems in retail financial services.

• BitMine boosts Ethereum holdings by $73-$74 million amid Bitcoin selloff

  BitMine Immersion Technologies, led by Tom Lee, has significantly increased its Ethereum treasury to approximately 5.74 million ETH, worth around $73-$74 million, while reducing its Bitcoin holdings.

• Ethereum plans biggest overhaul since The Merge focusing on privacy, quantum safety, and chain efficiency

  Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has unveiled a multi-year roadmap for the network's largest transformation since The Merge.

• USDC surpasses Tether as stablecoin trading volume hits record $1.79 trillion in June

  In June 2026, stablecoin transaction volume reached a record $1.79 trillion, driven by growing adoption among Wall Street banks for faster settlements. Circle's USDC notably outpaced Tether's USDT, processing more than twice the adjusted trading volume despite bearish analyst warnings.

• Nigel Farage faces scrutiny over gifts from crypto-linked convicted fraudster

  Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, is under investigation after reports revealed he accepted undisclosed gifts including staff and security from George Cottrell, a convicted fraudster linked to a crypto casino.

• Strategy sells 3,588 bitcoin for $216 million to fund preferred dividends amid losses

  Strategy (MSTR) sold 3,588 bitcoin for $216 million to cover preferred stock dividends, marking the largest bitcoin disposal in the company's history. Despite the sale, Strategy retains 843,775 bitcoin and $2.55 billion in cash reserves.

• Strategy sells 3,588 bitcoin for $216 million to cover preferred dividends amid losses

  Strategy sold 3,588 bitcoin, raising $216 million to fund dividends on its preferred securities, marking the largest bitcoin sale in its history. Despite holding 843,775 bitcoin and $2.55 billion in cash, the company faces an $8.3 billion quarterly loss.

• Morning Minute: Crypto Surges Over Holiday Weekend

  Bitcoin has rebounded nearly 10% from its July 1 low as weak U.S. jobs data, lower oil prices, and a weekend short squeeze pushed traders back toward risk assets.

• Russia’s largest bank Sberbank plans crypto wallet launch by December

  Following the upcoming enactment of Russia’s digital asset law on September 1, 2026, Sberbank is set to introduce a crypto wallet and digital depository integrated into its main banking apps. This initiative reflects Russia’s regulatory progress and the bank’s strategy to capitalize on the formalization of the crypto market by providing authorized crypto services to its customers within months of the law’s implementation.

• DeFi protocol Summer.fi suffers $6 million flash loan exploit, halts vaults

  Summer.fi, an Ethereum multi-chain DeFi protocol, was exploited in a flash loan attack that drained $6 million from its low-risk Lazy Summer vaults.

• Senator Lummis highlights potential of CLARITY Act amid congressional summer break

  Senator Cynthia Lummis emphasized the transformative potential of the CLARITY Act to reshape U.S. crypto finance, focusing on modernizing regulations and agency oversight.

• South Africa proposes crypto tax guidance under existing rules and plans audits

  South Africa's tax authority, SARS, has proposed draft guidance clarifying how crypto assets will be taxed under the current income and capital gains tax framework. The guidance treats crypto trades, swaps, and spending as taxable events under existing rules.

• Binance sees $1.2 billion outflows as Ethereum withdrawals reach three-year peak

  In the past week, Binance recorded a dramatic increase in net outflows, reaching $1.23 billion, more than triple the amount from the prior week. This surge was largely due to Ethereum withdrawals hitting a three-year high, signaling notable shifts in user behavior and market dynamics. Analysts are focusing on how these outflows relate to accumulation trends, the evolving regulatory landscape under MiCA, and potential implications for market risk.

• Bitcoin ETFs break 10-day outflow streak amid weak US jobs data and whale buying

  After a challenging June marked by record outflows exceeding $4 billion from US spot Bitcoin ETFs, inflows have resumed with $221.7 million entering over a recent 10-day period. This shift coincides with softer US economic data easing Federal Reserve rate hike concerns, helping Bitcoin recover from recent lows.

• Trump's memecoin buyers face $3.8 billion losses as token plunges

  Nearly one million wallets holding the TRUMP memecoin have collectively lost approximately $3.8 billion, with the token down 96% from its peak.

• Bitcoin rebounds above $63,000 as XRP surges 13% in early July

  Bitcoin showed strong recovery early in July, surpassing $63,000 and erasing losses from late June amid thin holiday trading. XRP outperformed other major tokens, rising 5% within 24 hours and gaining approximately 13% in July. Historical trends suggest further upside potential for XRP in the near term, contributing to positive market sentiment.

• Revolut to delist Tether USDT in August due to new EU MiCA regulations

  European fintech firm Revolut announced it will delist Tether's USDT stablecoin from eligible European accounts by August 31. The move follows the implementation of the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulatory framework, which has prompted Revolut to cite regulatory and risk concerns.

• Dave Portnoy says he's losing millions on bitcoin but vows to hold even if it hits zero

  Dave Portnoy, founder of Barstool Sports, has publicly shared his significant losses on Bitcoin, stating he is down millions after purchasing near the $100,000 mark. Despite the ongoing price drops and his frustration that Bitcoin tends to fall after his purchases, Portnoy has vowed to hold his investment regardless of how low the price goes—even if it reaches zero. This stance highlights the emotional and financial challenges faced by high-profile investors amid Bitcoin's volatility.

• XRP Ledger Nears Historic 1 Million AI Transactions Milestone: Can It Push XRP to $1.30?

  XRP secures a substantial volume surge that might become a foundation for a proper recovery.

• Bitcoin ETFs see $221 million inflows, ending 10-day outflow streak amid whale buying

  US Bitcoin ETFs experienced a significant inflow of approximately $221 million on July 2, marking the strongest daily intake since early May and ending a painful 10-day outflow streak that drained $2.7 billion.

• Senator Gillibrand calls for ban on Trump and officials launching meme coins

  Following President Trump's disclosure of over $1 billion in income from his meme coin $TRUMP, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand has renewed calls for stricter crypto ethics reforms.

• Standard Chartered and 56 other firms added to ESMA's MiCA register in first post-deadline update

  ESMA has released its first post-deadline update to the MiCA register, incorporating 57 newly authorized crypto firms, including Standard Chartered. This brings the total number of MiCA-authorized crypto-asset service providers to 280, signaling continued regulatory adoption and compliance within the EU crypto market. Standard Chartered's inclusion highlights the growing participation of established financial institutions in the regulated crypto space under MiCA.

• Trump defends $1.4 billion crypto earnings amid public backlash

  US President Donald Trump disclosed earning at least $1.4 billion from crypto ventures in 2025, sparking criticism over potential conflicts of interest as his administration shapes crypto regulations.

• Bitcoin rebounds above $61K amid soft US jobs data and ETF inflows

  Coverage centers on: Cointelegraph.

• Binance defends MiCA licensing amid EU enforcement challenges

  As the EU's MiCA regulation transition period ends, Binance emphasizes its compliance by highlighting its licensing in Greece despite withdrawing its MiCA application. Meanwhile, industry experts anticipate varied enforcement approaches by EU regulators toward unauthorized crypto firms required to cease operations.

• IMF highlights tokenization's potential and risks for financial markets

  The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has published research emphasizing that tokenization could make financial markets faster, cheaper, and more inclusive by reinforcing safety and efficiency.

• Bitcoin leads crypto rebound with short squeeze lifting prices to weekly highs

  Bitcoin surged past $62,000, recovering from a 21-month low earlier in the week, driven by a short squeeze that caused $281 million in bearish liquidations. This rally extended to other major cryptocurrencies, with Ether rising nearly 10% and Solana gaining almost 19% over the week.

• Bitwise sees Strategy’s STRC selloff as sign of crypto cycle bottoming

  Bitwise’s CIO Matt Hougan interprets the recent volatility and selloff in Strategy’s STRC as a late-cycle leverage unwind rather than a fundamental breakdown.

• Securitize launches tokenized shares on Solana and Avalanche during NYSE debut

  Coverage discusses speculative price scenarios around ~$295M; treat as TA chatter and see linked sources.

• Securitize launches tokenized shares on Solana and Avalanche during NYSE debut

  Securitize, a BlackRock-backed tokenization firm, debuted on the New York Stock Exchange while simultaneously issuing $295 million of its own shares as tokenized stocks on the Solana and Avalanche blockchains.

• Bitcoin surges above $61,000 amid easing inflation and weaker US jobs data

  Bitcoin rallied over 4% to surpass $61,000, briefly reaching $62,000, driven by softer inflation fears and a weaker-than-expected US payroll report that reduced expectations for further Federal Reserve rate hikes.

• Standard Chartered becomes first global bank to offer direct USDC minting and redemption to institutions

  Standard Chartered has partnered with Circle to enable its institutional clients to mint and redeem the USDC stablecoin directly through banking rails.

• OpenAI reportedly offers US government a 5% equity stake valued at $42 billion

  In recent discussions with the US government, OpenAI has offered a 5% equity stake in the company, valued at approximately $42 billion. CEO Sam Altman envisions this as a way to align public interest with AI advancements and reduce political friction as Washington tightens oversight on AI models. The proposal emerged during early talks in the Trump administration and reportedly includes ambitions for other leading AI companies to follow suit, signaling a novel approach to government involvement in AI innovation.

• US Treasury sanctions over 130 ISIS-K crypto wallets on Tron with Tether freezing funds

  The US Treasury Department has sanctioned more than 130 cryptocurrency wallets linked to the Central Asian ISIS affiliate ISIS-K, primarily on the Tron blockchain.

• Ondo Finance launches SEC-aligned tokenized stock model with BlackRock ETF and Micron shares

  Ondo Finance has introduced a new tokenized stock model compliant with U.S. SEC regulations, featuring shares of BlackRock's iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (IVV) and Micron Technology.

• JPMorgan flags Strategy's bitcoin sales policy as adding avoidable two-way risk to crypto markets

  JPMorgan has publicly warned that Strategy's policy of selling bitcoin creates avoidable two-way risk in the crypto markets. According to JPMorgan, this sales policy adds unnecessary market uncertainty and volatility. The bank recommends that Strategy should instead consider issuing equity to raise cash reserves, which would be a less disruptive approach to managing liquidity. This critique highlights ongoing concerns about how large bitcoin holders' sales strategies can impact broader crypto market stability.

• SBI Crypto to shut down bitcoin mining pool holding about 2% of network hashrate

  SBI Crypto, a subsidiary of the Japanese financial giant SBI, announced it will shut down its Bitcoin mining pool on July 31 after more than five years of operation. The pool, which ranks 12th globally, currently controls approximately 2.2% of Bitcoin's total hashrate.

• Ondo Finance debuts SEC-aligned tokenized stock model with BlackRock ETF, Micron shares

  Ondo's latest partnership adds shareholder governance to tokenized stocks as competition in blockchain-based equity offerings accelerates.

• Robinhood launches new blockchain and partners with dYdX Labs to expand crypto offerings

  Coverage centers on: Morning Minute on Robinhood Chain debut.

• FBI director Kash Patel's late disclosure of Bitcoin giant stock purchase raises ethics questions

  FBI Director Kash Patel failed to disclose a significant stock purchase in Strategy, the largest corporate Bitcoin holder, within the federally mandated deadline.

• Standard Chartered and LMAX Group Execute First Live Digital Asset Prime Brokerage Trades

  Standard Chartered and Circle launched bank-led USDC minting and redemption access for eligible institutions through DIFC operations.

• Metaplanet Adds 2,823 Bitcoin, Reaches 43,000 BTC and Becomes World’s Third-Largest Corporate Treasury

  The Japanese firm's 43,000-BTC stack now sits well below its cost basis, and it has leaned on debt over equity to keep buying.

• 7 Days of XRP Stalemate: For the First Time in History, Coin Struggles With Footing

  Coverage centers on: Can XRP price break the stubborn $1.07 barrier after multiple June failures.

• Venice AI reaches $1 billion valuation amid rising AI privacy concerns

  Venice AI has become a unicorn after raising $65 million in a Series A funding round led by Dragonfly, marking its first external capital raise since launching in May 2024. Founder Erik Voorhees emphasized the importance of protecting user conversations, advocating for private AI alternatives to ChatGPT.

• Trump-Backed American Bitcoin Hits New Low Price Ahead of Reverse Stock Split

  Bitcoin Magazine Trump-Backed American Bitcoin (ABTC) Sets Reverse Split for July 2 American Bitcoin Corp. ( Nasdaq: ABTC), a Bitcoin accumulation platform focused on the buildout of America’s Bitcoin infrastructure backbone, has set the effective time of its 1-for-15 reverse stock split for 5:00 p.m. on July 2, 2026.

• Trump-backed American Bitcoin hits new low ahead of reverse stock split to maintain Nasdaq listing

  American Bitcoin, a bitcoin mining firm backed by the Trump family, saw its share price drop to a new low just before executing a 1-for-15 reverse stock split.

• Robinhood launches public blockchain mainnet with tokenized stocks and DeFi plans

  Robinhood has launched the public mainnet for its new blockchain, Robinhood Chain, built on the Arbitrum platform.

• People in the US: share your views on Trump’s earnings in his second term

  US President Donald Trump made more than $1.4 bn (£750m) last year from business dealings in cryptocurrency, according to his mandatory financial report for 2025.

• Ethereum institutional nonprofit launched to boost Wall Street engagement

  Ethereum co-founder Joe Lubin, along with BitMine and SharpLink, has launched Ethereum Institutional, a nonprofit organization designed to facilitate institutional adoption of Ethereum.

• CRCL Sell-Off 'Looks Overdone' Say Analysts as Circle CEO Addresses Open USD Threat

  Bernstein said OUSD could become the strongest new challenger to the Circle-Tether duopoly, while flagging unresolved questions around governance, operations and revenue sharing.

• Citi cuts 12-month bitcoin and ether price targets amid ETF outflows and stalled legislation

  Coverage centers on: CoinDeskGlobal.

• Bitcoin climbs above $60,000 following Fed Chair Warsh's comments on inflation and rate path

  Bitcoin surged past the $60,000 mark after Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh indicated that inflation risks have diminished and refrained from providing clear guidance on future interest rate decisions.

• Goliath Ventures CEO pleads guilty to $400 million crypto Ponzi scheme

  Christopher Delgado, former CEO of Goliath Ventures, pleaded guilty to running a crypto Ponzi scheme that defrauded investors of at least $400 million. The fraud involved a so-called "liquidity pool" and spanned from 2023 to 2026.

• Taiwan enacts comprehensive crypto law with licensing and stablecoin regulations

  Taiwan's legislature has passed its first comprehensive crypto regulatory framework, introducing licensing requirements for virtual asset service providers and establishing a stablecoin regulatory regime.

• Taiwan enacts comprehensive crypto law with licensing and stablecoin regulations

  Taiwan's legislature has passed the Virtual Asset Service Act, establishing the island's first comprehensive regulatory framework for crypto firms and stablecoin issuers.

• Europe’s MiCA regime takes full effect amid debate over winners and gaps

  Europe’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation has officially come into force, marking the end of the EU’s transitional period and the issuance of new crypto licenses.

• Crédit Agricole launches euro stablecoin EURXT backed by euro reserves

  French banking giant Crédit Agricole has introduced EURXT, a euro-pegged stablecoin issued on Ethereum with an initial circulation of around 20 million tokens.

• Nearly 1,700 UK investors sue Binance and founder Changpeng Zhao for $200 million

  A group of nearly 1,700 UK investors has filed a lawsuit against crypto exchange Binance and its founder Changpeng Zhao, seeking damages of approximately $200 million.

• Trump's 2025 financial disclosures reveal over $1 billion earned from crypto ventures

  President Donald Trump's 2025 financial disclosure filings reveal he earned more than $1 billion from cryptocurrency-related businesses and holdings, surpassing income from his real estate portfolio.

• Sui testnet upgraded to protocol version 128 with gasless transaction support

  The Sui blockchain testnet has been upgraded to protocol version 128, introducing explicit bounds for binary pools and enabling gasless-tier-eligible transactions with a gas price of zero.

• OKX launches AI marketplace enabling autonomous agents to find work and get paid

  OKX has introduced a beta version of its AI marketplace, designed to support autonomous agents in finding tasks, collaborating, and receiving payments in stablecoins on-chain.

• SEC giving novel ETFs a rethink as it opens comment period on overhauling U.S. rules

  The Securities and Exchange Commission today issued a request for public comment on exchange-traded funds (ETFs) seeking to invest in innovative asset classes or engage in novel investment strategies.

• Open USD stablecoin backed by major firms challenges Circle's USDC dominance

  A coalition of over 140 companies, including Visa, Mastercard, BlackRock, Coinbase, Stripe, Google, and Ripple, has launched Open USD (OUSD), a new dollar-pegged stablecoin designed to redistribute reserve earnings to users and eliminate minting and redemption fees.

• Nasdaq expands market data distribution to blockchain via Pyth Network

  Nasdaq is advancing its blockchain strategy by making its TotalView order book data available through the Pyth Network's marketplace. This move allows blockchain applications and other software platforms to integrate Nasdaq's proprietary market data directly onchain, facilitating the development of decentralized finance and other blockchain-based financial services. The partnership reflects increasing demand from financial firms to build applications on blockchain infrastructure using reliable market data.

• Crypto Firms Lead $517 Million Corporate Surge Into 2026 Midterms

  The crypto industry has contributed $189 million to the 2026 U.S. election cycle so far, pushing political spending beyond 2024 levels months before voters head to the polls.

• Sharplink Buys Ethereum for First Time in 2026—With ETH Down 68% From Peak

  SharpLink has expanded its Ethereum treasury with another 10,000 ETH purchase even as the cryptocurrency has remained on course for its third consecutive quarterly decline.

• TD Cowen Slashes Strategy Price Target, Citing Ongoing Bitcoin Weakness

  Coverage discusses speculative market scenarios; treat as TA chatter and see linked sources.

• MetaMask launches Money Account combining stablecoin yield, spending, and trading

  MetaMask has introduced Money Account, a self-custodial stablecoin wallet on Monad that offers up to 4% variable APY on mUSD stablecoin balances.

• Senate faces tight window to pass Clarity Act amid uncertainty

  The US Senate has entered a critical two-week period as it returns from recess with only a narrow window to pass the Clarity Act, a major crypto market structure bill.

• UK finalizes comprehensive crypto rules to establish global hub status

  The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published a landmark regulatory framework for crypto firms, setting capital requirements, market abuse controls, and stablecoin standards ahead of a mandatory authorization regime starting in October 2027....

• UK finalizes comprehensive crypto regulatory framework ahead of 2027 authorization deadline

  The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published a landmark regulatory framework for crypto firms, establishing capital requirements, market abuse controls, and stablecoin standards.

• Mixed reactions to Michael Saylor's new Bitcoin strategy

  Michael Saylor's Strategy has announced significant changes to its Bitcoin handling approach, which has been positively received by the market according to some reports.

• Bitcoin Is in a Fight at $60K—Here's What the Charts Say

  Coverage centers on: Bitcoin price breakout above $60K lacks fresh buying fuel: analyst.

• Bitcoin nears 2024 lows amid rising demand for downside protection

  Bitcoin's price is approaching its lows for 2024 as traders increasingly pay premiums for downside protection through options. The put-call ratio for Bitcoin has reached its highest level in a year, indicating growing bearish sentiment. This trend aligns with ongoing ETF outflows and weakness in DeFi tokens, although some assets like XLM and LIT have shown resilience. Market participants appear cautious, preparing for a possible drop to around $55,000 amid broader crypto market pressures.

• SEC secures $5.5 million judgment against fake crypto platform NanoBit

  The SEC has concluded its enforcement case against NanoBit, a fake crypto trading platform that deceived investors by falsely promising crypto trades. Using WhatsApp to gain trust, NanoBit instead diverted investor funds to Hong Kong bank accounts. The SEC secured a default judgment ordering over $5 million in fines, marking a decisive legal victory against crypto fraud.

• JPMorgan Backs U.S. Crypto Bill, But Puts a Warning Label Front and Center as Senate Eyes August Deadline

  JPMorgan Says Institutions Are Staying Away From Crypto Perpetual Futures Coin Edition.

• UK finalizes comprehensive crypto regulatory framework with 2027 FCA authorization deadline

  The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published its final crypto regulatory framework, imposing mandatory licensing and capital requirements on crypto firms.

• Strategy (MSTR) unveils new capital framework authorizing bitcoin sales and buybacks

  Strategy Inc., the largest bitcoin treasury company, announced a comprehensive capital management overhaul called the Digital Credit Capital Framework.

• Ripple and partners advance XRP Ledger lending and credit features for institutions

  Ripple and the XRP Ledger Foundation are progressing on a new lending protocol that enables institutions to borrow against tokenized assets directly on the XRP Ledger.

• MiCA July 1 deadline reshapes EU crypto landscape with user migration and licensing surge

  As the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation takes full effect on July 1, over 10 million crypto users in the EU may need to switch platforms due to stricter licensing requirements.

• BNY expands USDC minting and redemption services for institutional clients

  BNY Mellon, the world's largest custody bank, has enhanced its Digital Asset Custody platform by integrating USDC minting, redemption, custody, and transfer services.

• Strategy unveils new capital framework enabling bitcoin sales, buybacks, and higher dividends

  Strategy Inc., led by Michael Saylor, announced a comprehensive capital management overhaul called the Digital Credit Capital Framework.

• BlackRock integrates Ethena’s USDe stablecoin into Aladdin platform

  BlackRock has taken a significant step in bridging traditional finance and decentralized finance by integrating Ethena’s USDe stablecoin and ENA governance token into its Aladdin platform. This move provides institutional investors with direct access to Ethena’s DeFi yield products and liquidity facilities, leveraging Aladdin’s extensive asset management infrastructure. The integration highlights growing institutional interest in DeFi stablecoins and signals mainstream adoption of decentralized financial products.

• BitMine boosts ethereum holdings amid market weakness, pauses bitcoin buys

  Coverage centers on: Decrypt.

• Ukraine transfers $8.3 million in seized crypto to state management for potential strategic use

  Ukraine has moved over $8.3 million in USDT seized from an international hacker group to a wallet managed by its asset-recovery agency, ARMA. The funds were confiscated during an investigation into laundering of stolen data proceeds through high-value property.

• Michael Saylor signals more bitcoin buying despite Strategy's $13 billion paper loss

  Michael Saylor, the prominent bitcoin bull and MicroStrategy co-founder, has hinted at additional bitcoin purchases even as MicroStrategy's stock faces significant challenges.

• Samson Mow signals bitcoin price bottom amid analyst skepticism

  Samson Mow, a prominent bitcoin advocate, has signaled that the bitcoin price bottom has been reached. He bases this view on changes to the traditional four-year halving cycle and highlights a significant $58,000 limit order wall that he believes will act as strong support against further price drops. Despite Mow's confidence, several market analysts remain skeptical and continue to expect potential downside risks for bitcoin, reflecting ongoing uncertainty in the market.

• Strategy Urged to Sell $3 Billion Worth of Bitcoin

  Grayscale Head of Research Zach Pandl has publicly urged Strategy ($MSTR) to execute a major $3 billion Bitcoin liquidation to cover its impending cash obligations and restore battered market confidence.

• Spain enforces strict July 1 MiCA deadline with no extensions for unlicensed crypto firms

  As the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation transition period ends on July 1, Spain's securities regulator has confirmed there will be no extensions or exceptions for crypto firms lacking MiCA licenses.

• Billionaire Jeremy Grantham Dismisses Bitcoin, Says Crypto Will Fade 'With a Whimper'

  Legendary British billionaire investor and GMO co-founder Jeremy Grantham has leveled a scathing critique against the leading cryptocurrency.

• Ripple CEO bullish on bitcoin but critical of Michael Saylor's funding strategy

  Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse expressed strong optimism about Bitcoin's future, describing it as digital gold and reaffirming his bullish stance.

• BlackRock-backed Securitize targets $400 million in NYSE debut via SPAC merger

  Securitize, a tokenization firm backed by BlackRock, plans to debut on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker SECZ in early July. The listing follows a merger with Cantor Equity Partners II, a blank-check company, securing commitments expected to raise around $400 million.

• Aave and Solana tokens lead crypto rebound amid mixed momentum signals

  Recent market movements highlight a rebound in crypto assets led by Aave and Solana ecosystem tokens, fueled by tokenized stock trading on Solana. Bitcoin remained stable near $60,000, supporting overall market confidence. Despite price gains, Solana's on-chain metrics such as TVL and DEX volumes show signs of weakening momentum, signaling caution for sustained growth. Concurrently, Aave's founder's remarks about potential token buybacks suggest strategic initiatives that could influence future market behavior.

• Binance to cease EU services after failing to secure MiCA license amid strict regulatory deadline

  Binance announced it will stop providing services to European Union users starting July 1, 2026, after failing to obtain a license under the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation.

• BlackRock-backed Securitize targets $400 million raise ahead of NYSE debut

  Securitize, a leading tokenization specialist supported by BlackRock, is nearing its public market debut through a $400 million SPAC deal. The merger is anticipated to close next week, after which Securitize plans to start trading on the NYSE under the ticker symbol “SECZ,” subject to shareholder approval. This event represents a notable milestone for tokenization technology as it gains traction on Wall Street, signaling increased institutional interest and potential growth in digital asset infrastructure.

• Michael Saylor and Strategy face market challenges as STRC hits new lows amid Bitcoin weakness

  Coverage discusses speculative price scenarios around ~$14B; treat as TA chatter and see linked sources.

• SEC and CFTC seek public comment on harmonizing portfolio margining frameworks

  The SEC and CFTC have launched a coordinated review to harmonize portfolio margining frameworks applicable to securities and derivatives markets, including crypto derivatives. This effort follows the recent approval of U.S. crypto perpetual futures and reflects the expanding crypto derivatives market. By seeking public comment over 60 days, the agencies aim to reduce regulatory complexity, improve risk management, and enhance collateral efficiency across multi-asset trading platforms.

• Bitcoin dips below $60,000 amid broad crypto selloff and tech stock slump

  Bitcoin briefly fell below $59,000 before rebounding near $60,000, marking its first close under $60,000 since Q3 2024.

• Coinbase's Base mainnet recovers after two-hour network stall

  On June 26, Coinbase's Base blockchain experienced a network-wide stall lasting approximately two hours due to a consensus issue that halted block production.

• Strategy’s stock and preferred shares hit new lows amid Bitcoin weakness and legal scrutiny

  Strategy Inc., led by Michael Saylor, faces a sharp decline in its stock (MSTR) and preferred shares (STRC) as Bitcoin prices fall below $60,000. STRC’s growing correlation with Bitcoin undermines its appeal as a steady income vehicle.

• Binance to cease EU services after failing to secure MiCA license

  After withdrawing its MiCA license application in Greece, Binance informed EU users that it will suspend services from July 1 due to failing to secure the required MiCA license. This affects customers in multiple countries including Poland, Italy, Spain, and France, who have been advised to withdraw their funds. Spain has emphasized a strict stance with no exceptions or extensions for Binance and other crypto firms ahead of the MiCA deadline, signaling firm regulatory enforcement in the EU crypto market.

• Bitcoin tests critical $58K-$60K support amid volatile market conditions

  Coverage discusses speculative price scenarios around ~$126,000; treat as TA chatter and see linked sources.

• 696 Million in 24 Hours: Bitcoin ETFs Record Highest Inflow Since May

  Bitcoin fell to around $59,400 as $691 million fled spot ETFs, the most since May, ahead of Friday's $10.6 billion options expiry.

• Sharplink resumes Ethereum purchases after eight-month hiatus amid 2026 price lows

  Sharplink, the second-largest corporate holder of ether, has bought 5,000 ETH for the first time since October, marking its return to accumulating Ethereum after an eight-month pause.

• SBI Holdings to acquire Bitbank for $289 million, becoming Japan's largest crypto exchange

  SBI Holdings, a major Japanese financial services company, is set to expand its crypto footprint by acquiring Bitbank, a local crypto exchange, for $289 million. This acquisition, awaiting regulatory approval, is scheduled to finalize in October. The deal will make SBI Holdings the largest crypto exchange operator in Japan, reflecting the company's strategic push into the growing crypto market.

• Coinbase's Base blockchain recovers after two-hour block production outage

  Coinbase's Ethereum layer-2 network Base experienced a two-hour outage caused by an 'Unsafe Head Stall' that interrupted block production. The incident temporarily halted transaction processing on one of Ethereum's largest L2 networks ahead of a planned upgrade.

• BitGo cuts nearly 15% of staff as AI and stablecoins take priority

  BitGo co-founder and CEO Mike Belshe says the layoffs are “a one-time action” and the company doesn’t see the need for further staff reductions.

• Half of UK wealth advisers say clients' crypto is ‘invisible’ to them: CoinShares survey

  A CoinShares survey has found that 52% of UK financial advisers cannot see most of their clients’ cryptocurrency holdings because of firm-level restrictions.

• Bitcoin faces potential further decline amid new 2026 lows and market pressures

  Bitcoin has recently hit new price lows in 2026, with a prominent miner warning of a possible 30% further drop to $44,000 by year-end.

• Strategy Stock (MSTR) Nearly Craters Another 10% as Securities Lawsuit Lands

  Strategy director Jarrod Patten has sold another 1,500 MSTR shares as the company’s stock has fallen to a fresh 52-week low and investor scrutiny over its Bitcoin treasury strategy has intensified.

• Story Protocol Rebrands as Data Network in AI Training Pivot After IP Token Falls 98%

  Story Protocol is now the DATA Foundation as it aims to provide licensable data to AI firms that have “run out of internet to scrape.”

• Coinbase-Backed Ethereum Network Base Recovers After Block Production Issue

  Coverage centers on: Coinbase-Backed Ethereum Network Base Recovers After Block Production Issue.

• Kraken and Maple launch onchain warehouse facility to boost institutional crypto lending

  Kraken has partnered with on-chain asset manager Maple to launch an institutional warehouse financing facility that brings a traditional warehouse lending model onchain.