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Coinbase Ventures led crypto investing in H1 2026, topping the VC list even as overall funding withered and unique investors shied away in a bear market.
MicroStrategy has increased its US dollar reserves to $3 billion by selling $466.7 million in MSTR shares, while its 843,775 Bitcoin stack remains untouched.
Robinhood Chain has quickly become a top-five network globally by decentralized exchange (DEX) volume, signaling strong early demand for its tokenized asset platform.
MicroStrategy has added $467 million to its cash reserves through common stock sales, keeping its substantial Bitcoin holdings intact.
The UK's tokenization push could add $44 billion to annual economic output by 2035, with plans for the first digital gilt by early 2027.
SBI Holdings' blockchain venture, SBI Solana Global, has expanded to include the Solana Foundation, focusing on tokenization and stablecoin issuance.
Major financial institutions BlackRock, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, and Morgan Stanley have joined a 54-firm UK government-backed tokenization taskforce.
A Bitcoin whale moved $188 million in BTC after seven years of dormancy, contributing to a rising trend of whale transfers to exchanges.
Renewed U.S.-Iran hostilities sent Bitcoin's price lower on July 13, 2026, even as Bitcoin ETF flows continued to show demand.
Binance's futures trading volume surged by an impressive 80% in June, reaching $1.61 trillion, defying a broader slump in the crypto spot market.
Bitcoin dipped below $64,000 amid US-Iran tensions, even as analysis predicts the bear market could end within three months, potentially by September.
Cryptocurrency markets saw a sharp Monday selloff, wiping out $253 million in leveraged positions, as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East resurfaced.
Japan's **SBI VC Trade** will launch **JPYSC** yen stablecoin lending on **July 16**, offering a **3% annual rate** for a **12-week term** without deposit insurance.
Even strong trends in assets like Bitcoin and AI chips can lead to explosive rallies, often followed by severe corrections due to speculative excess.
Japanese convenience store giant **Lawson** is set to trial **yen stablecoin payments** in **Tokyo**, while **Netstars** has launched a new merchant service supporting **USDC**, **USDT**, and **JPYC**.
The week commencing July 13 will bring crucial U.S. inflation data and the start of second-quarter earnings reports, potentially impacting crypto markets.
Bitcoin's price briefly dipped below $63,000 during the Asian session due to a leverage flush, with liquidations being minor at one-sixth of the 30-day peak.
Australian crypto exchange Swyftx projects AI microbusinesses could generate a staggering $262 billion in stablecoin volume by 2033.
Bitcoin held near $63,800 despite traditional markets' sharp reaction to the fourth round of U.S. strikes on Iran.
The Bank of Thailand is initiating a crackdown on USDT and cash flows to combat illicit gains from Chinese-affiliated scam centers.
Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded a net inflow of $197 million, effectively breaking an eight-week streak of continuous outflows.
Robinhood Chain is reportedly seen as bullish for Ethereum even by its critics, while Nigel Farage and Donald Trump face crypto-related scandals.
A new draft of the US Clarity Act is reportedly expected this week, aiming to provide regulatory clarity for digital assets despite ongoing challenges.
Standard Chartered states that MicroStrategy's communication regarding its Bitcoin strategy is "muddying the waters" for the digital asset.
MicroStrategy has increased its US dollar reserves to $3 billion by selling $466.7 million in MSTR shares, while its 843,775 Bitcoin stack remains untouched.
MicroStrategy has added $467 million to its cash reserves through common stock sales, keeping its substantial Bitcoin holdings intact.
Standard Chartered states that MicroStrategy's communication regarding its Bitcoin strategy is "muddying the waters" for the digital asset.
A Cambridge study estimates Ethereum consumes 7.87 GWh annually, ranking it second-lowest in market-value-adjusted energy intensity among PoS networks.
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.
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.
SBI Holdings' blockchain venture, SBI Solana Global, has expanded to include the Solana Foundation, focusing on tokenization and stablecoin issuance.
Robinhood Chain successfully bridged over $70 million in Ethereum (ETH) during its inaugural week, underscoring Ethereum's pivotal role in tokenized assets.
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.
Robinhood Chain has quickly become a top-five network globally by decentralized exchange (DEX) volume, signaling strong early demand for its tokenized asset platform.
Major financial institutions BlackRock, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, and Morgan Stanley have joined a 54-firm UK government-backed tokenization taskforce.
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.
NFT brand Pudgy Penguins is launching its new Vibes Series 3 trading cards in Target stores nationwide, marking a significant expansion into mainstream retail.
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.
Pudgy Penguins is halting development of its mobile game, Pudgy Party, to concentrate resources on its immersive virtual world, Pudgy World.
The UK's tokenization push could add $44 billion to annual economic output by 2035, with plans for the first digital gilt by early 2027.
The Bank of Thailand is initiating a crackdown on USDT and cash flows to combat illicit gains from Chinese-affiliated scam centers.
A new draft of the US Clarity Act is reportedly expected this week, aiming to provide regulatory clarity for digital assets despite ongoing challenges.
Coinbase Ventures led crypto investing in H1 2026, topping the VC list even as overall funding withered and unique investors shied away in a bear market.
A Bitcoin whale moved $188 million in BTC after seven years of dormancy, contributing to a rising trend of whale transfers to exchanges.
Renewed U.S.-Iran hostilities sent Bitcoin's price lower on July 13, 2026, even as Bitcoin ETF flows continued to show demand.