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Bitcoin achieved its highest point in July, coinciding with the **Dow Jones** and **global stock market capitalization** reaching new all-time records.
EU regulators are poised to enforce MiCA differently as the transition period ends, requiring unauthorized crypto companies to wind down operations.
Cryptocurrency exchange Upbit has stated its interest in the OpenStandard ecosystem and OUSD initiative is limited to potential future participation.
Belgian authorities have apprehended the suspected leader of a European phishing gang responsible for stealing over $572,000 and laundering it via cryptocurrency.
President Donald Trump has reported at least $1.4 billion in crypto income for 2025, sparking debate over political ethics and crypto regulation.
ESMA has added 37 new crypto-asset service providers, including Standard Chartered and FalconX, to its MiCA register post-deadline.
Bitcoin whales accumulated $16.7 billion in BTC over two weeks, even as U.S. spot ETFs saw record $4 billion outflows in June.
A key Bitcoin supply metric has flashed its first 'buy' signal since November 2022, hinting at a potential end to the bear market.
Options market data on July 3, 2026, indicates that traders are not fully convinced by the recent price bounce in Bitcoin and Ether, signaling continued caution.
Zcash's upcoming Ironwood upgrade may be delayed as Shielded Labs states exchanges, mining pools, and wallets need more time for Z3 software migration.
The cryptocurrency market ended the week buoyantly as weak U.S. jobs data reduced Fed rate-hike chances, with Uniswap gaining from a Robinhood link-up.
A defendant has moved to dismiss a New York lawsuit seeking ownership of 39,069 Bitcoin wallets, valued at $229 billion, currently deemed "lost."
AI-tied memory and semiconductor stocks are losing momentum after dominating in 2026, as Bitcoin shows signs of a rebound.
The Reserve Bank of India is reportedly pushing lawmakers to shield banks from crypto and private stablecoins while allowing regulated tokenization.
The IMF warns that while tokenization can make finance faster and cheaper, it also renders the system more vulnerable to sudden shocks.
Irish authorities have seized a total of 1,500 Bitcoin (BTC), valued at approximately $92 million, from criminal proceeds in 2026.
US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded a significant **$221.7 million** in daily inflows, marking their best performance since early May.
Recent analysis indicates that more than half of the circulating Bitcoin supply is currently held at an unrealized loss, marking a significant shift in market dynamics.
Binance's Europe head, Gillian Lynch, stated the company remains committed to the EU despite withdrawing its MiCA application days before the July 1 deadline.
19-year-old Peter Stokes has been charged in the US for his alleged role in an unsuccessful $8 million crypto ransom scheme by the Scattered Spider hacking group.
Mark Zuckerberg, Meta CEO, stated that AI agent development has not accelerated as expected, coinciding with Meta Business Agent's global rollout.
Bitcoin spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) saw a substantial $221 million in inflows, halting a 10-day streak of outflows.
XRP recorded a 4% gain, with buyers successfully defending a higher low and pushing the altcoin towards a critical near-term resistance level of $1.10.
A significant short squeeze saw $281 million in bearish positions liquidated over 24 hours, propelling Bitcoin towards $62,000.
A key Bitcoin supply metric has flashed its first 'buy' signal since November 2022, hinting at a potential end to the bear market.
US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded a significant **$221.7 million** in daily inflows, marking their best performance since early May.
Recent analysis indicates that more than half of the circulating Bitcoin supply is currently held at an unrealized loss, marking a significant shift in market dynamics.
An Ethereum Institutional launch is drawing ecosystem support as new entities like EthLabs emerge and the Ethereum Foundation addresses community feedback.
The Ethereum Foundation's new policy guide advises policymakers to distinguish between decentralized public blockchains and corporate-controlled networks for public sector applications.
An independent nonprofit, backed by Joe Lubin, BitMine, and SharpLink, has launched to spearhead institutional adoption of Ethereum.
Cryptocurrency exchange Upbit has stated its interest in the OpenStandard ecosystem and OUSD initiative is limited to potential future participation.
Zcash's upcoming Ironwood upgrade may be delayed as Shielded Labs states exchanges, mining pools, and wallets need more time for Z3 software migration.
XRP recorded a 4% gain, with buyers successfully defending a higher low and pushing the altcoin towards a critical near-term resistance level of $1.10.
eToro has invested in onchain derivatives platform Extended, planning to integrate perpetual futures into its Zengo wallet and expand DeFi offerings.
Aave has launched its V3 lending protocol on Monad, backed by $15 million in incentives, expanding its reach with 12 supported assets and its GHO stablecoin.
Yield-bearing stablecoin supply fell 15% in Q2, ending a three-year growth streak for crypto-native products as Treasury-backed options gained traction.
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.
EU regulators are poised to enforce MiCA differently as the transition period ends, requiring unauthorized crypto companies to wind down operations.
Belgian authorities have apprehended the suspected leader of a European phishing gang responsible for stealing over $572,000 and laundering it via cryptocurrency.
President Donald Trump has reported at least $1.4 billion in crypto income for 2025, sparking debate over political ethics and crypto regulation.
Bitcoin achieved its highest point in July, coinciding with the **Dow Jones** and **global stock market capitalization** reaching new all-time records.
Bitcoin whales accumulated $16.7 billion in BTC over two weeks, even as U.S. spot ETFs saw record $4 billion outflows in June.
Options market data on July 3, 2026, indicates that traders are not fully convinced by the recent price bounce in Bitcoin and Ether, signaling continued caution.