This sanctioned Russian stablecoin claims it processes billions, but blockchain analysts disagree

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2026. Jul. 03. 19:18

This sanctioned Russian stablecoin claims it processes billions, but blockchain analysts disagree A7A5 claims crypto data providers understate its trading activity, while blockchain analytics firms say the ruble-backed token's volumes have fallen sharply this year.

Trump says there is ‘nothing wrong’ with family’s crypto windfall

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2026. Jul. 03. 12:04

Trump says there is ‘nothing wrong’ with family’s crypto windfall The president reported at least $1.4 billion in crypto income for 2025. He told CNBC he did nothing illegal and was not aware of the extent of his holdings. Critics say he is profiting from the office while his administration writes the industry's rules.

Bitcoin whales bought $16.7 billion of bitcoin in 2 weeks even as ETFs bled a record $4 billion

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2026. Jul. 03. 11:45

Bitcoin whales bought $16.7 billion of bitcoin in 2 weeks even as ETFs bled a record $4 billion U.S. institutional demand had its worst month ever in June. Large holders absorbed the selling, marking a divergence that has shown up near past cycle bottoms.

Crypto bulls on firmer footing as U.S. rate-hike risk recedes

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2026. Jul. 03. 11:11

Crypto bulls on firmer footing as U.S. rate-hike risk recedes Crypto ended the week in a more buoyant state after weak U.S. jobs data reduced the chances of a Fed interest-rate increase and Uniswap gained on a link-up with Robinhood.

Memory and semiconductor stocks lose momentum, bitcoin rebounds in sign of changing investor focus

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2026. Jul. 03. 10:41

Memory and semiconductor stocks lose momentum, bitcoin rebounds in sign of changing investor focus After dominating markets in 2026, AI-tied memory and semiconductor stocks are losing momentum, raising the question whether capital will shift back into bitcoin.

Tokenization could make finance faster, but also more susceptible to shocks, IMF says

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2026. Jul. 03. 09:06

Tokenization could make finance faster, but also more susceptible to shocks, IMF says Tokenization could make finance faster and cheaper. It also makes it more vulnerable to sudden shocks, the International Monetary Fund said.

Binance says MiCA should be judged by who it licenses, not who it excludes

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2026. Jul. 03. 06:30

Binance says MiCA should be judged by who it licenses, not who it excludes Europe head Gillian Lynch said Binance met Greece's licensing requirements and that the company remains committed to the EU, despite withdrawing its MiCA application days before the July 1 deadline.

Finally. $221 million flow into Bitcoin ETFs, ending a painful 10-day outflow streak

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2026. Jul. 03. 05:54

Finally. $221 million flow into Bitcoin ETFs, ending a painful 10-day outflow streak Spot ETFs had their strongest inflow day in two months, driven by funds other than BlackRock’s IBIT.

XRP bulls test path back toward $1.10 as token zips 4% higher

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2026. Jul. 03. 05:29

XRP bulls test path back toward $1.10 as token zips 4% higher Buyers defended a higher low and pushed XRP toward near-term resistance, though the move still needs a clean break above $1.10 to confirm momentum.

Ether and solana extend gains as a short squeeze lifts bitcoin toward $62,000

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2026. Jul. 03. 05:18

Ether and solana extend gains as a short squeeze lifts bitcoin toward $62,000 Bearish traders lost $281 million in liquidations over 24 hours, nearly double the longs, as bitcoin pushed to its strongest level in two weeks. Ether is up almost 10% on the week and solana nearly 19% while a rebound in tech stocks eased the pressure from the AI trade.

Securitize tokenizes $295 million of its own stock on Solana and Avalanche amid NYSE debut

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2026. Jul. 02. 19:00

Securitize tokenizes $295 million of its own stock on Solana and Avalanche amid NYSE debut The newly-public company's shares are the largest issuer-sponsored tokenized stock at launch, aiming to make a point against rival third-party stock token issuers.

EToro invests in onchain derivatives platform Extended as brokers race into DeFi

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2026. Jul. 02. 17:00

EToro invests in onchain derivatives platform Extended as brokers race into DeFi The broker plans to bring perpetual futures into Zengo wallet and expand DeFi products to its core platform as rivals like Robinhood expand onchain offerings.

Bitwise says STRC selloff signals crypto cycle nearing a bottom, not Strategy’s breaking point

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2026. Jul. 02. 16:51

Bitwise says STRC selloff signals crypto cycle nearing a bottom, not Strategy’s breaking point Bitwise said STRC's volatility reflects a late-cycle leverage unwind, with institutions poised to replace Strategy as bitcoin's biggest buyer.

US Treasury sanctions over 100 ISIS-K crypto addresses that moved over $1.4 million

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2026. Jul. 02. 14:49

US Treasury sanctions over 100 ISIS-K crypto addresses that moved over $1.4 million ISIS-K allegedly used its media wing to solicit donations via Tron, Monero, and Bitcoin, highlighting stablecoin issuers' growing role in sanctions enforcement.

SBI Crypto to shut down mining pool that holds roughly 2% of Bitcoin's hashrate

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2026. Jul. 02. 14:44

SBI Crypto to shut down mining pool that holds roughly 2% of Bitcoin's hashrate Miners must redirect their hashrate before the July 31 cutoff, as the pool will stop accepting contributions after that date.

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

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2026. Jul. 02. 14:16

Ondo Finance debuts SEC-aligned tokenized stock model with BlackRock ETF, Micron shares Broadridge and transfer agent Oasis Pro underpin a new structure that keeps tokenized securities within existing U.S. market rules, based on the SEC's third-party custodial model.

JPMorgan says Strategy's bitcoin sales policy adds 'two-way risk' to crypto markets

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2026. Jul. 02. 13:11

JPMorgan says Strategy's bitcoin sales policy adds 'two-way risk' to crypto markets The bank said Strategy's bitcoin sales policy adds avoidable market uncertainty and should be replaced with equity issuance to build cash reserves.

U.S. payroll growth slowed sharply in June, with only 57,000 jobs added

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2026. Jul. 02. 12:37

U.S. payroll growth slowed sharply in June, with only 57,000 jobs added This morning's data could slow market expectations for a Fed rate hike as soon as this summer or early Fall.

A struggling Nasdaq-listed company that tried to copy Saylor's Bitcoin playbook is completely dumping crypto for AI

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2026. Jul. 02. 12:10

A struggling Nasdaq-listed company that tried to copy Saylor's Bitcoin playbook is completely dumping crypto for AI The Nasdaq-listed Korean media company once lined up $1 billion in financing to buy 10,000 bitcoin. A recent filing confirms its balance is now zero as it pivots to AI infrastructure and fights to stay listed.

Three years after MiCA became law, Europe's crypto framework is undergoing a rethink

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2026. Jul. 02. 11:55

Three years after MiCA became law, Europe's crypto framework is undergoing a rethink Europe’s MiCA regime is now up for review, known colloquially as “MiCA 2.0,” through a consultation that closes around September.

Smaller tokens lead as bitcoin, sol rally in 'first real bounce of the selloff'

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2026. Jul. 02. 11:27

Smaller tokens lead as bitcoin, sol rally in 'first real bounce of the selloff' Bitcoin and major cryptocurrencies rebounded on dovish Federal Reserve signals, with speculative tokens like Memecore’s M and Audiera’s BEAT leading gains.

Bitcoin rises 4% to above $61,000 as inflation fears soften

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2026. Jul. 02. 10:30

Bitcoin rises 4% to above $61,000 as inflation fears soften Bitcoin rose after Fed Chair Kevin Warsh said inflation risks had eased. A 7.9% drop in South Korea's Kospi on renewed AI chip worries did little to dent the bid.

Bitcoin zooms above $61,000 as inflation fears soften

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2026. Jul. 02. 10:30

Bitcoin zooms above $61,000 as inflation fears soften Bitcoin rose more than 4% to trade above $61,000, its strongest level in over a week, after Fed Chair Kevin Warsh said inflation risks had eased. A 7.9% drop in South Korea's Kospi on renewed AI chip worries did little to dent the bid.

ChatGPT developer OpenAI said to discuss offering U.S. government a 5% stake: FT

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2026. Jul. 02. 10:06

ChatGPT developer OpenAI said to discuss offering U.S. government a 5% stake: FT The proposal aims to give the American public a financial stake in AI while easing political scrutiny of the industry.

Metaplanet buys another $170 million of bitcoin expanding treasury to 43,000 BTC

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2026. Jul. 02. 08:57

Metaplanet buys another $170 million of bitcoin expanding treasury to 43,000 BTC The Japanese firm, now the world's third largest publicly traded bitcoin holder, reported stronger Bitcoin Income Generation revenue.

Taiko fully restores cross-chain bridge just 10 days after a $1.7 million hack

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2026. Jul. 02. 08:35

Taiko fully restores cross-chain bridge just 10 days after a $1.7 million hack The protocol completed a multi-stage recovery that included an independent security review. The TAIKO token has surged as much as 136% in recent trading.

Solana launches onchain governance and sets entry fee at 100,000 SOL staked

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2026. Jul. 02. 07:15

Solana launches onchain governance and sets entry fee at 100,000 SOL staked Validators and the people who stake with them can now formally signal where the network should go through a new system called Solana Governance Proposals. Any validator with 100,000 SOL behind it can open one, and stakers can overrule how their validator votes.

XRP edges higher as whale activity rises while retail traders stay cautious

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2026. Jul. 02. 06:20

XRP edges higher as whale activity rises while retail traders stay cautious New wallet creation hit a three-month high and large-holder activity strengthened, but XRP still needs to reclaim $1.10 before the recovery looks convincing.

Bitcoin's long-term holders have returned to accumulation

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2026. Jul. 02. 06:17

Bitcoin's long-term holders have returned to accumulation Long-term holding wallets have shifted to net accumulation from net distribution, according to Glassnode.

FBI Director Kash Patel caught sleeping on required disclosure of six-figure MSTR investment: Report

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2026. Jul. 02. 05:24

FBI Director Kash Patel caught sleeping on required disclosure of six-figure MSTR investment: Report Patel loaded up on BTC-holder MSTR shares but failed to file a timely disclosure, according to a report by nonpartisan news outlet NOTUS.

Ether, solana, dogecoin in the green after Warsh comments push bitcoin above $60,000

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2026. Jul. 02. 05:22

Ether, solana, dogecoin in the green after Warsh comments push bitcoin above $60,000 Bitcoin climbed back above $60,000 for the first time in over a week after Fed Chair Kevin Warsh said inflation risks had come down. Solana led the majors, up about 16% on the week, while a semiconductor selloff hit Asian markets and dented the AI trade that has pulled capital from crypto all quarter.

Ethereum Institutional launch draws support from across the Ethereum ecosystem

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2026. Jul. 01. 21:13

Ethereum Institutional launch draws support from across the Ethereum ecosystem Its launch comes as Ethereum's support ecosystem undergoes a broader evolution, following the debut of EthLabs and amid ongoing efforts by the Ethereum Foundation to respond to community criticism over transparency, communication and its role within the ecosystem.

Robinhood rolls out public blockchain as it expands deeper into crypto

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2026. Jul. 01. 18:25

Robinhood rolls out public blockchain as it expands deeper into crypto Robinhood's product push continues to blur the line between crypto and more traditional finance.

Ethereum Foundation lays out use cases for governments, institutions in new policy guide

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2026. Jul. 01. 17:52

Ethereum Foundation lays out use cases for governments, institutions in new policy guide The Ethereum Foundation said policymakers should distinguish between decentralized public blockchains and networks that remain controlled by corporations or foundations, arguing that governance structures will play a critical role in determining which platforms are suitable for long-term public sector use.

Jefferies warns against buying the dip in Circle as Open USD raises new competition fears

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2026. Jul. 01. 16:11

Jefferies warns against buying the dip in Circle as Open USD raises new competition fears The investment bank said new competition from the Stripe- and Coinbase-backed stablecoin consortium could pressure USDC's growth.

Cantor says bitcoin bear market may be entering final stretch

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2026. Jul. 01. 15:11

Cantor says bitcoin bear market may be entering final stretch The bank said in a note bitcoin's cycle points to a market bottom in the coming months, urging investors to focus on networks with durable value accrual.

Goliath Ventures CEO pleads guilty in $400 million crypto Ponzi case

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2026. Jul. 01. 15:06

Goliath Ventures CEO pleads guilty in $400 million crypto Ponzi case Christopher Delgado allegedly used investor funds for a lavish lifestyle, including luxury properties and vehicles, while running a fraudulent scheme from 2023 to 2026.

Bitcoin breaks above $60,000 after Fed Chair Warsh said inflation risks has come down

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2026. Jul. 01. 14:36

Bitcoin breaks above $60,000 after Fed Chair Warsh said inflation risks has come down The Fed chair reiterated the central bank's commitment to its 2% inflation target while signaling artificial intelligence could reshape the economy and monetary policy.

Bitcoin climbs toward $60,000 after Fed Chair Warsh said inflation risks has come down

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2026. Jul. 01. 14:36

Bitcoin climbs toward $60,000 after Fed Chair Warsh said inflation risks has come down The Fed chair reiterated the central bank's commitment to its 2% inflation target while signaling artificial intelligence could reshape the economy and monetary policy.

EthLabs launches as Ethereum undergoes its biggest leadership transition in years

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2026. Jul. 01. 14:09

EthLabs launches as Ethereum undergoes its biggest leadership transition in years In this week's edition of The Protocol Newsletter, we’re diving into the creation of EthLabs, and why it was launched during a period of transition for the ecosystem.

Europe's MiCA rollout sparks debate over who wins under new crypto rules

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2026. Jul. 01. 14:00

Europe's MiCA rollout sparks debate over who wins under new crypto rules As Europe's crypto rulebook takes full effect, industry leaders agree regulation is here to stay, but disagree over whether it protects consumers or favors the biggest firms.

Europe is closing the door on offshore crypto, but it’s leaving the riskiest window open

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2026. Jul. 01. 14:00

Europe is closing the door on offshore crypto, but it’s leaving the riskiest window open MiCA was never meant to address the giant crypto derivatives market. That could pose a serious problem, says Patrick Gruhn, founder and chief executive of Perpetuals.com.

French banking giant Crédit Agricole rolls out euro stablecoin, EURXT

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2026. Jul. 01. 13:50

French banking giant Crédit Agricole rolls out euro stablecoin, EURXT EURXT debuted with 20 million tokens in circulation, backed 1:1 by euro reserves at Caceis Bank, and competes with Circle's EURC and SocGen's EURCV.

Morpho poised to scale as DeFi infrastructure play, Standard Chartered says

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2026. Jul. 01. 13:46

Morpho poised to scale as DeFi infrastructure play, Standard Chartered says The bank initiated coverage of Morpho with a $60 end-2030 price target, saying its DeFi lending and onchain infrastructure businesses are positioned to benefit from tokenization growth.

Ethereum gets a new nonprofit focused on institutional adoption

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2026. Jul. 01. 13:41

Ethereum gets a new nonprofit focused on institutional adoption The launch comes as the Ethereum Foundation narrows its focus to stewarding the core protocol, with independent organizations like EthLabs emerging to take on ecosystem functions such as research & development.

Citi slashes 12-month bitcoin, ether targets as ETF flows dry up

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2026. Jul. 01. 13:39

Citi slashes 12-month bitcoin, ether targets as ETF flows dry up The bank cut its 12-month bitcoin and ether price targets after scrapping its ETF inflow forecasts, citing stalled U.S. crypto legislation and weak investor demand.

Tokenized Google stock inflated 7,700% in rare DeFi lending exploit

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2026. Jul. 01. 13:32

Tokenized Google stock inflated 7,700% in rare DeFi lending exploit An attacker inflated the value of a tokenized Google share used as collateral to about 78 times its real price, then borrowed against it, leaving roughly $403,000 in bad debt.

Mysterious Solana project World unveiled as fully onchain prediction market

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2026. Jul. 01. 13:00

Mysterious Solana project World unveiled as fully onchain prediction market The platform is now live within the Phantom wallet and at world.xyz, utilizing Chainlink as its primary oracle infrastructure for market data.

What's next for Bitcoin and stocks? Analysts see a volatile second half

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2026. Jul. 01. 13:00

What's next for Bitcoin and stocks? Analysts see a volatile second half After AI drove equities higher while bitcoin lagged, market watchers expect macro policy and market structure to take center stage.

Bitcoin opens the third quarter in an historical red zone after rare losing first half

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2026. Jul. 01. 12:30

Bitcoin opens the third quarter in an historical red zone after rare losing first half Bitcoin fell in both the first and second quarters of 2026, only the third time it has opened a year that way. In the two earlier instances, 2018 and 2022, the second half brought no rescue.

Europe is rewriting its landmark crypto rulebook MiCA as hard July 1 deadline passes

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2026. Jul. 01. 12:29

Europe is rewriting its landmark crypto rulebook MiCA as hard July 1 deadline passes The EU is reviewing whether its landmark crypto regulation MiCA needs updating for a market reshaped by stablecoins and tokenization.

Ark Invest bought more than $75 million of crypto shares during June bloodbath

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2026. Jul. 01. 11:42

Ark Invest bought more than $75 million of crypto shares during June bloodbath Ark Invest has a tendency to "buy the dip," loading up on shares in cryptocurrency companies when their prices are depressed.

Bitcoin options traders load up on $50,000 puts and gold futures flash a death cross

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2026. Jul. 01. 10:47

Bitcoin options traders load up on $50,000 puts and gold futures flash a death cross Bitcoin options flows and a record gold OI suggest traders are bracing for further downside rather than a sustained recovery.

Aave logs biggest network-growth day in nearly 5 years as DeFi interest returns

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2026. Jul. 01. 10:20

Aave logs biggest network-growth day in nearly 5 years as DeFi interest returns The lending protocol added 1,806 new wallets in a single day, the most since October 2021, according to Santiment. The AAVE token has risen about 20% in a week even as the broader market slides.

Bitcoin’s 20% June crash looks even deadlier on the charts. Here’s why

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2026. Jul. 01. 07:42

Bitcoin’s 20% June crash looks even deadlier on the charts. Here’s why Bitcoin dropped by 20% in June, but the monthly chart reveals something far more concerning.

Live markets: bitcoin bounces to $60,000 after Warsh comments, economic data

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2026. Jul. 01. 07:05

Live markets: bitcoin bounces to $60,000 after Warsh comments, economic data Record ETF outflows in June beat the previous worst month by 29% and came on nine consecutive days of redemptions to close the period.

Live markets: bitcoin holding below $59,000 as Fed's Warsh stays silent on rate hike odds

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2026. Jul. 01. 07:05

Live markets: bitcoin holding below $59,000 as Fed's Warsh stays silent on rate hike odds Record ETF outflows in June beat the previous worst month by 29% and came on nine consecutive days of redemptions to close the period.

Live markets: U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs had their worst month ever in June, shedding $4.5 billion

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2026. Jul. 01. 07:05

Live markets: U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs had their worst month ever in June, shedding $4.5 billion The record outflow beat the previous worst month by 29% and came on nine consecutive days of redemptions to close the period.

Anthropic restores AI models Fable, Mythos after the U.S. lifts export controls

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2026. Jul. 01. 06:54

Anthropic restores AI models Fable, Mythos after the U.S. lifts export controls The government cleared Fable 5 and Mythos 5 on June 30, weeks after a cybersecurity finding triggered an export order that froze access for everyone.

Why Poland is the only EU country where crypto firms can't get a MiCA license

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2026. Jul. 01. 06:30

Why Poland is the only EU country where crypto firms can't get a MiCA license President Karol Nawrocki refuses to sign a law that gives the regulator power to approve companies, forcing tech founders to look outside their own borders for permission to operate.

XRP holds above $1 after leverage flush as network activity improves

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2026. Jul. 01. 05:30

XRP holds above $1 after leverage flush as network activity improves Open interest has collapsed from last year’s highs while active addresses and ETF inflows rise, but XRP still needs to reclaim $1.10 before the chart turns cleaner.

Taiwan’s sweeping crypto law raises the bar with licensing, reserve mandates, and tough penalties

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2026. Jul. 01. 05:04

Taiwan’s sweeping crypto law raises the bar with licensing, reserve mandates, and tough penalties Taiwan has passed a sweeping new law to regulate its crypto sector, sending the bill to the President for final approval.

U.S. senators seek to block foreign adversaries from AI technology in new bill

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2026. Jun. 30. 23:02

U.S. senators seek to block foreign adversaries from AI technology in new bill Senators Tim Scott and Bill Hagerty, who managed to push the crypto GENIUS Act into law, introduced the bill to give the government powers to defend U.S. AI.

Trump pocketed more than $1 billion from crypto ties as industry headed toward slump

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2026. Jun. 30. 22:28

Trump pocketed more than $1 billion from crypto ties as industry headed toward slump The president has capitalized massively on crypto, according to his 2025 financial disclosure, making it one of his most lucrative business moves.

Phantom doubles down on perpetual futures with hire of Hyperliquid market builders

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2026. Jun. 30. 21:00

Phantom doubles down on perpetual futures with hire of Hyperliquid market builders The crypto wallet is doubling down on perpetual futures after hiring the builders behind one of Hyperliquid's highest-profile market experiments.

Companies spending the most on AI are growing jobs, Ramp study finds

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2026. Jun. 30. 20:21

Companies spending the most on AI are growing jobs, Ramp study finds A new study from Ramp found companies making the biggest investments in AI are expanding their workforces, with heavy adopters increasing headcount by about 10% and entry-level hiring by 12%, challenging fears that generative AI is already causing widespread job losses.

Why OpenUSD's 'real threat' that tanked Circle stock still faces a steep uphill battle for adoption

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2026. Jun. 30. 18:39

Why OpenUSD's 'real threat' that tanked Circle stock still faces a steep uphill battle for adoption The Stripe- and Coinbase-backed stablecoin consortium can challenge Circle's business model, but analysts say building a network is harder than assembling big-name partners.

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

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2026. Jun. 30. 17:51

SEC giving novel ETFs a rethink as it opens comment period on overhauling U.S. rules Managers of exchange-traded funds, including those in the crypto sector, may see some changes at the Securities and Exchange Commission as it weighs its approach.

Chinese exile once linked to Trump strategist gets 30-year sentence in $1 billion fraud

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2026. Jun. 30. 16:31

Chinese exile once linked to Trump strategist gets 30-year sentence in $1 billion fraud The businessman known as Miles Guo, who pushed the fraudulent H-Coin project and had close ties to Steve Bannon, was finally sentenced after his 2024 conviction.

Jefferies warns of crypto market volatility as Clarity Act faces Senate test

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2026. Jun. 30. 14:41

Jefferies warns of crypto market volatility as Clarity Act faces Senate test The bank said the bill faces major hurdles, with passage boosting institutional crypto adoption and delays prolonging regulatory uncertainty.

Circle craters 17% as Stripe, Coinbase and BlackRock back rival stablecoin network

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2026. Jun. 30. 14:32

Circle craters 17% as Stripe, Coinbase and BlackRock back rival stablecoin network Open Standard's Open USD aims to let partners keep reserve income and eliminate minting fees, challenging Circle's USDC.

Circle slides 13% as Stripe, Coinbase and BlackRock back rival stablecoin network

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2026. Jun. 30. 14:32

Circle slides 13% as Stripe, Coinbase and BlackRock back rival stablecoin network Open Standard's Open USD aims to let partners keep reserve income and eliminate minting fees, challenging Circle's USDC.

MetaMask launches Money Account with stablecoin yield and spending in one wallet

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2026. Jun. 30. 14:00

MetaMask launches Money Account with stablecoin yield and spending in one wallet The launch reflects a broader push to make stablecoins more useful beyond trading and transfers.

Tokenized securities need competition, not gatekeepers

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2026. Jun. 30. 13:25

Tokenized securities need competition, not gatekeepers Innovation thrives when investors have choices. For tokenized securities, Washington shouldn't pick winners before the market has a chance to learn what works, argues Patrick McHenry, vice chairman at Ondo Finance and former Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee.

Nasdaq expands distribution of its market data into blockchain infrastructure

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2026. Jun. 30. 13:00

Nasdaq expands distribution of its market data into blockchain infrastructure The exchange operator will offer its TotalView data feed through Pyth's marketplace as financial firms increasingly build applications on blockchain rails.

Bitcoin’s quiet $59,000-$60,000 range is starting to look dangerous

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2026. Jun. 30. 11:55

Bitcoin’s quiet $59,000-$60,000 range is starting to look dangerous The token has traded in a tight band near $59,000 to $60,000 all week. The pattern echoes a calm stretch from 2024, but this one is forming below support in a falling market, and a break could open the way toward $40,000.

New York Life's $800 billion asset manager makes tokenization debut with Centrifuge fund

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2026. Jun. 30. 11:20

New York Life's $800 billion asset manager makes tokenization debut with Centrifuge fund The $807 billion asset manager is bringing a high-yield corporate bond strategy onto blockchain with Centrifuge as Wall Street expands beyond tokenized Treasury funds.

New York Life makes tokenization debut with onchain high-yield bond fund with Centrifuge

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2026. Jun. 30. 11:20

New York Life makes tokenization debut with onchain high-yield bond fund with Centrifuge The $807 billion asset manager is bringing a high-yield corporate bond strategy onto blockchain with Centrifuge as Wall Street expands beyond tokenized Treasury funds.

Bitcoin nears 2024 lows as options traders pay up for downside protection

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2026. Jun. 30. 10:48

Bitcoin nears 2024 lows as options traders pay up for downside protection Bitcoin and ether slid toward key support price levels. DeFi tokens were hit hardest, even as XLM and LIT bucked the broader market weakness.

Strategy heads for 11th losing month in 12 as bitcoin weakness continues

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2026. Jun. 30. 10:33

Strategy heads for 11th losing month in 12 as bitcoin weakness continues Strategy (MSTR) shares have lost around 41% of their value in June.

UK to lower stablecoin capital buffers, undercutting EU's MiCA requirements

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2026. Jun. 30. 10:08

UK to lower stablecoin capital buffers, undercutting EU's MiCA requirements The Financial Conduct Authority's proposal follows the Bank of England's backtracking on the limit to the value of stablecoins an individual could hold.

SEC wins $5.5 million default judgment over alleged fake crypto platform NanoBit

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2026. Jun. 30. 09:54

SEC wins $5.5 million default judgment over alleged fake crypto platform NanoBit The group built trust via WhatsApp, then misappropriated user funds to Hong Kong bank accounts instead of executing any actual crypto trades.

Bitcoin's correlation with dollar-yen rate hits -0.90, undercutting 'carry trade' theory

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2026. Jun. 30. 07:14

Bitcoin's correlation with dollar-yen rate hits -0.90, undercutting 'carry trade' theory Bitcoin’s price has shown an unusually strong negative 52-week correlation with the dollar-yen exchange rate.

Bitcoin's 52-week correlation with USD/JPY hits -0.90, undercutting 'carry trade' theory

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2026. Jun. 30. 07:14

Bitcoin's 52-week correlation with USD/JPY hits -0.90, undercutting 'carry trade' theory Bitcoin’s price has shown an unusually strong negative 52-week correlation with the dollar-yen exchange rate.

Live updates: bitcoin closes out weak quarter; Trump reports over $1 billion in crypto proceeds

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2026. Jun. 30. 07:01

Live updates: bitcoin closes out weak quarter; Trump reports over $1 billion in crypto proceeds IBIT alone shed $300 million while smaller funds absorbed some of the outflow. The selloff lands as the same AI trade that crashed Korea a week ago now powers a record quarterly rally there.

Live updates: bitcoin closes out weak quarter on the lows, slipping below $59,000

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2026. Jun. 30. 07:01

Live updates: bitcoin closes out weak quarter on the lows, slipping below $59,000 IBIT alone shed $300 million while smaller funds absorbed some of the outflow. The selloff lands as the same AI trade that crashed Korea a week ago now powers a record quarterly rally there.

Live updates: Bitcoin falls back below $59,000, Circle's stock gets crushed

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2026. Jun. 30. 07:01

Live updates: Bitcoin falls back below $59,000, Circle's stock gets crushed IBIT alone shed $300 million while smaller funds absorbed some of the outflow. The selloff lands as the same AI trade that crashed Korea a week ago now powers a record quarterly rally there.

Live updates: bitcoin falls back below $59,000 as demand dwindles

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2026. Jun. 30. 07:01

Live updates: bitcoin falls back below $59,000 as demand dwindles IBIT alone shed $300 million while smaller funds absorbed some of the outflow. The selloff lands as the same AI trade that crashed Korea a week ago now powers a record quarterly rally there.

Live updates: BlackRock's IBIT sheds $300 million as bitcoin demand dwindles

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2026. Jun. 30. 07:01

Live updates: BlackRock's IBIT sheds $300 million as bitcoin demand dwindles IBIT alone shed $300 million while smaller funds absorbed some of the outflow. The selloff lands as the same AI trade that crashed Korea a week ago now powers a record quarterly rally there.