Bitcoin2m read
MicroStrategy's Bitcoin Communication 'Muddying the Waters,' Says Standard Chartered
Standard Chartered states that MicroStrategy's communication regarding its Bitcoin strategy is "muddying the waters" for the digital asset.
◆ Top story // Regulation
New Clarity Act Draft Expected This Week Amidst Remaining Hurdles
A new draft of the US Clarity Act is reportedly expected this week, aiming to provide regulatory clarity for digital assets despite ongoing challenges.
◆ Latest News
Markets3m read
Stablecoin Market Cap Shrinks by $10 Billion Since May, Largest Monthly Drop Since Terra-Luna Crash
The stablecoin market cap has shrunk by $10 billion since May, with $7.7 billion in June alone, the largest monthly drop since May 2022.
Regulation2m read
Pakistan's Virtual-Assets Regulator Calls for Dialogue After Scholar Rules Against Crypto Payments
Pakistan's virtual-assets regulator seeks continued dialogue on digital assets after an Islamic scholar backed a ruling against crypto payments.
Markets1m read
Fidelity's Jurien Timmer Identifies Bitcoin Nearing Long-Term Power Law Support Line
Fidelity's Director of Global Macro, Jurien Timmer, notes Bitcoin is nearing a crucial power law support line, indicating an accumulation zone.
Ethereum2m read
Cambridge Study Ranks Ethereum Second-Lowest in PoS Energy Intensity
A Cambridge study estimates Ethereum consumes 7.87 GWh annually, ranking it second-lowest in market-value-adjusted energy intensity among PoS networks.
Markets2m read
Bitcoin and Ether Show Little Change as U.S. Strikes Iran, Strait of Hormuz Reportedly Closed
Bitcoin and Ether prices remained largely stable despite the U.S. launching its third strike on Iran this week and reports of the Strait of Hormuz closure.
Regulation2m read
Ripple Executives Considered Shutting Down Company Before Fighting SEC Lawsuit
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse and co-founder Chris Larsen considered winding down the company and distributing XRP to shareholders before fighting the 2020 SEC lawsuit.
Bitcoin2m read
Bitcoin's BIP 110 Proposal Faces Deadline with Zero Miner Support Amidst Strong Opposition
Bitcoin Improvement Proposal (BIP) 110, aiming to cap arbitrary data for a year, is nearing its deadline with zero miner support.
Bitcoin2m read
Michael Saylor and Adam Back Criticize BIP-110 Ordinals Proposal Amidst Declining Activity
Prominent Bitcoin figures Michael Saylor and Adam Back have criticized the BIP-110 Ordinals proposal amidst a broad downturn in Ordinals transaction activity.
Markets1m read
Empery Digital Sells Bitcoin Treasury to Fund AI Data Center Project, Shares Rise
Empery Digital's shares rose following its decision to sell its Bitcoin treasury, pivoting capital towards an AI data center project.
DeFi2m read
Bonzo Lend Loses $9.05 Million in Hedera Oracle Exploit
Lending protocol Bonzo Lend lost approximately $9.05 million after an attacker exploited a verification flaw in a Supra oracle contract on the Hedera network.
Markets2m read
Crypto IPO Market Stalls as Capital Rotates to AI and Macro Uncertainty Weighs
The crypto IPO market is stalled due to funding constraints and investor caution, not regulation, according to Cohen & Company Capital Markets' Christian Lopez.
Regulation3m read
UK Demonstrates Serious Intent on Crypto Regulation, According to Wirex CEO
Wirex CEO Chet Shah states the UK is finally serious about crypto regulation, citing several recent steps to bolster its digital asset industry.
Bitcoin2m read
Real Vision Analyst Jamie Coutts Predicts Bitcoin at $250,000, Cautions on $1M by 2030
Real Vision's Jamie Coutts believes Bitcoin is in the late stages of a bear market but forecasts a rise to $250,000 in the next two years.
Ethereum2m read
Ethereum (ETH) Rises 3% on Tokenization Hype, Faces $1,700 Retest Risk
Ethereum's price climbed 3% due to a tokenization boom and institutional accumulation, yet weak onchain and derivatives data signal potential vulnerability to a $1,700 retest.
Markets2m read
Empery Digital Sells Half Its Bitcoin Treasury, Pivots to AI Data Centers
Empery Digital has sold approximately half of its Bitcoin holdings as the company shifts its strategic focus to AI data centers.
Ethereum3m read
AI Agents Uncover Critical Crash Bug in Ethereum Validator Software
The Ethereum Foundation used coordinated AI agents to find a remotely triggerable crash bug in its validator software, highlighting AI's potential in blockchain security.
DeFi2m read
Bonzo Lend Suffers $9 Million Loss in Hedera Oracle Exploit
Bonzo Lend on Hedera lost $9 million after an attacker exploited a flaw in Supra's on-chain oracle verifier to inflate SAUCE collateral.
Markets2m read
Bitcoin Gains Nearly 10% in Early July, But Analysts Warn of August Bear Market
Bitcoin saw a nearly 10% gain in the first half of July, yet analysts are cautioning that a 2022-like bear market could return from August onwards.
Regulation2m read
IMF Paper: Dollar Stablecoins Could Amplify Currency Runs While Improving FX Access
An IMF working paper highlights that dollar stablecoins can improve foreign exchange access but risk amplifying currency runs during economic stress.
Markets2m read
Robinhood's AI Agent Feature Set to Expand to Crypto Trading After Surpassing 70,000 Users
Robinhood's AI agent feature, which has already garnered over 70,000 users among equities and options traders since late May, will soon assist crypto traders.
Markets2m read
Bitcoin Price Forecasts of $300,000-$500,000 by 2029 Challenged by Market Data
Analysts project Bitcoin to reach $300,000–$500,000 by 2029, though market data suggests an end to extreme 'moonshot' rallies.
Regulation2m read
DOJ Reportedly Moves to Dismiss Charges Against Alleged $722M BitClub Fraudster Matthew Goettsche
The Department of Justice is reportedly moving to dismiss charges against Matthew Goettsche, an alleged $722 million BitClub fraudster.
Bitcoin2m read
MicroStrategy's Bitcoin Communication 'Muddying the Waters,' Says Standard Chartered
Standard Chartered states that MicroStrategy's communication regarding its Bitcoin strategy is "muddying the waters" for the digital asset.
Bitcoin2m read
Bitcoin's BIP 110 Proposal Faces Deadline with Zero Miner Support Amidst Strong Opposition
Bitcoin Improvement Proposal (BIP) 110, aiming to cap arbitrary data for a year, is nearing its deadline with zero miner support.
Bitcoin2m read
Michael Saylor and Adam Back Criticize BIP-110 Ordinals Proposal Amidst Declining Activity
Prominent Bitcoin figures Michael Saylor and Adam Back have criticized the BIP-110 Ordinals proposal amidst a broad downturn in Ordinals transaction activity.
Ethereum2m read
Cambridge Study Ranks Ethereum Second-Lowest in PoS Energy Intensity
A Cambridge study estimates Ethereum consumes 7.87 GWh annually, ranking it second-lowest in market-value-adjusted energy intensity among PoS networks.
Ethereum2m read
Ethereum (ETH) Rises 3% on Tokenization Hype, Faces $1,700 Retest Risk
Ethereum's price climbed 3% due to a tokenization boom and institutional accumulation, yet weak onchain and derivatives data signal potential vulnerability to a $1,700 retest.
Ethereum3m read
AI Agents Uncover Critical Crash Bug in Ethereum Validator Software
The Ethereum Foundation used coordinated AI agents to find a remotely triggerable crash bug in its validator software, highlighting AI's potential in blockchain security.
Altcoins2m read
Robinhood Chain Bridges Over $70 Million in ETH During First Week
Robinhood Chain successfully bridged over $70 million in Ethereum (ETH) during its inaugural week, underscoring Ethereum's pivotal role in tokenized assets.
Altcoins1m read
XRP Climbs 2%, Surpasses $1.10 Resistance on Strong Volume
XRP surged 2% on a late-session volume spike, pushing past the $1.10 resistance level, with traders now watching if it holds as support.
Altcoins2m read
Zcash Targets July 28 for Ironwood Upgrade Amid Compromised Pool and Bug Concerns
Zcash's Ironwood upgrade, launching July 28, will replace the compromised Orchard pool and investigate potential counterfeit tokens from a recent bug.
DeFi2m read
Bonzo Lend Loses $9.05 Million in Hedera Oracle Exploit
Lending protocol Bonzo Lend lost approximately $9.05 million after an attacker exploited a verification flaw in a Supra oracle contract on the Hedera network.
DeFi2m read
Bonzo Lend Suffers $9 Million Loss in Hedera Oracle Exploit
Bonzo Lend on Hedera lost $9 million after an attacker exploited a flaw in Supra's on-chain oracle verifier to inflate SAUCE collateral.
DeFi2m read
OKX, MetaMask, and Matter Labs Support Genlayer Foundation's AI Agent Dispute Resolution Court
OKX, MetaMask, and Matter Labs are among 27 firms backing a Genlayer Foundation initiative for an AI agent dispute resolution court to enable interoperable payments and escrow.
NFTs3m read
Pudgy Penguins Launch Trading Cards at Target, Expanding Mainstream Reach
NFT brand Pudgy Penguins is launching its new Vibes Series 3 trading cards in Target stores nationwide, marking a significant expansion into mainstream retail.
NFTs2m read
Pudgy Penguins Discontinues Mobile Game 'Pudgy Party' to Prioritize 'Pudgy World'
The popular NFT project Pudgy Penguins has announced the closure of its mobile battle royale game, Pudgy Party, shifting focus to its immersive Pudgy World experience.
NFTs3m read
Pudgy Penguins Ends Mobile Game Development, Shifts Focus to Pudgy World
Pudgy Penguins is halting development of its mobile game, Pudgy Party, to concentrate resources on its immersive virtual world, Pudgy World.
Regulation2m read
New Clarity Act Draft Expected This Week Amidst Remaining Hurdles
A new draft of the US Clarity Act is reportedly expected this week, aiming to provide regulatory clarity for digital assets despite ongoing challenges.
Regulation2m read
Pakistan's Virtual-Assets Regulator Calls for Dialogue After Scholar Rules Against Crypto Payments
Pakistan's virtual-assets regulator seeks continued dialogue on digital assets after an Islamic scholar backed a ruling against crypto payments.
Regulation2m read
Ripple Executives Considered Shutting Down Company Before Fighting SEC Lawsuit
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse and co-founder Chris Larsen considered winding down the company and distributing XRP to shareholders before fighting the 2020 SEC lawsuit.
Markets3m read
Stablecoin Market Cap Shrinks by $10 Billion Since May, Largest Monthly Drop Since Terra-Luna Crash
The stablecoin market cap has shrunk by $10 billion since May, with $7.7 billion in June alone, the largest monthly drop since May 2022.
Markets1m read
Fidelity's Jurien Timmer Identifies Bitcoin Nearing Long-Term Power Law Support Line
Fidelity's Director of Global Macro, Jurien Timmer, notes Bitcoin is nearing a crucial power law support line, indicating an accumulation zone.
Markets2m read
Bitcoin and Ether Show Little Change as U.S. Strikes Iran, Strait of Hormuz Reportedly Closed
Bitcoin and Ether prices remained largely stable despite the U.S. launching its third strike on Iran this week and reports of the Strait of Hormuz closure.