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Ethereum Developers Endorse Buterin's "Lean Ethereum" Vision, Emphasize Need for Faster Execution
Ethereum developers support Vitalik Buterin's "Lean Ethereum" vision but express concern over the speed of its implementation.
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Visa Data Shows USDC Overtaking Tether in Stablecoin Volume Amid 63% Trading Surge
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Bitcoin Price Falls 4% After MicroStrategy Sells 3,600 BTC, Buy Expected
Bitcoin's price dropped by up to 4% after MicroStrategy sold 3,600 BTC, though analysts anticipate a new buy announcement soon.
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Securitize Secures $400 Million War Chest Post-NYSE Debut to Expand Institutional Tokenization Platform
Securitize, fresh off its NYSE debut, plans to use its $400 million "war chest" to expand its institutional tokenization platform.
Regulation3m read
FCA Foresees Major Shakeup with AI Agents and Tokenized Money
The UK's Financial Conduct Authority envisions a significant transformation in the financial system driven by agentic AI, programmable money, and tokenized assets.
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DeFi Protocol Summer.fi Halts Vaults After $6 Million Exploit, SUMR Token Plummets 18%
DeFi protocol Summer.fi halted its Lazy Summer vaults after a $6 million exploit, causing its SUMR token to fall over 18%.
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Cantor: MicroStrategy's Preferred Shares Must Reach $100 Par to Restart Capital Engine
Cantor believes MicroStrategy's preferred shares must return to their $100 par value to reignite the company's capital engine.
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Crypto Hacks Fell 47% in H1 But Q2 Exploits Soared to $807.5 Million, CertiK Warns Ecosystem 'No Safer'
Crypto hacks dropped 47% in H1, but Q2 saw a 59% surge to $807.5 million due to major exploits like KelpDAO and Drift Protocol.
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MicroStrategy Sells 3,588 Bitcoin for $216M to Fund Dividends, Bernstein Reiterates $150K Target
MicroStrategy sold 3,588 BTC for $216 million to fund dividend payments, while Bernstein maintained its $150,000 Bitcoin price target.
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Bitmine Boosts Ether Holdings by $74 Million as 'Strategy' Sheds Bitcoin
Bitmine, the second-largest digital asset treasury, acquired an additional $74 million in ether, while "Strategy" sold a portion of its Bitcoin.
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MicroStrategy Sells 3,588 Bitcoin to Raise $216 Million for Preferred Stock Dividends
MicroStrategy sold 3,588 Bitcoin last week, raising $216 million to replenish dollar reserves for preferred stock dividends.
Regulation2m read
Belgian FSMA Flags Six Unauthorized Crypto Providers Following MiCA Deadline
Belgium's Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA) has flagged six unauthorized crypto-asset service providers (CASPs) days after the EU's MiCA transitional period expired.
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Russia's Sberbank to Launch Crypto Wallet on Existing Platforms Following New Digital Asset Bill
Russia's largest bank, **Sberbank**, is set to launch a **crypto wallet service** integrated into its **Sberbank Online** and **SberInvestments** platforms, pending a new bill's September enactment.
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SpaceX Joins Nasdaq 100, Historical Data Warns of Post-Inclusion Volatility
SpaceX's inclusion in the Nasdaq 100, described as the largest IPO ever, comes with historical warnings from prior entries like MicroStrategy.
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U.S. Inflation Outlook Fuels Bitcoin's Strongest Weekly Performance Since March
The positive U.S. inflation outlook is providing significant support for Bitcoin investors, propelling the cryptocurrency to its best weekly gain since March.
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Bitcoin Stabilizes at $62,800 as Altcoin Optimism Returns, LIT Surges 50%
Bitcoin stabilizes at $62,800 after a $58,000 dip, while the LIT token surges 50% and the Altcoin Season indicator hits a three-month high.
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Bitcoin Eyes $65,000 for Trend Inflection as $60.4K Holds Crucial Support
Bitcoin saw its highest close in nearly two weeks, but needs to push beyond $65,000 for a trend inflection, with $60.4K as a key area.
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Bitcoin's Sharpe Ratio Hits Lowest Since 2022, Underperforming Risk-Free Assets
Bitcoin's Sharpe Ratio has dropped to its lowest level since 2022, indicating that risk-free assets like 10-year U.S. Treasuries offered better returns.
Regulation2m read
Ripple Achieves Full MiCA Compliance with Luxembourg License Upgrade
Ripple has secured a fully compliant crypto asset provider license in Luxembourg, making it fully MiCA-compliant across all 30 European Economic Area countries.
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South Korea Considers Action Against Polymarket Over Gambling Concerns
South Korea's media and communications review body is scrutinizing decentralized prediction market Polymarket for potential unregulated gambling activities.
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Coinbase AI Faces Backlash for Premature World Cup Result Prediction
Coinbase's AI product drew significant backlash after inaccurately pushing a World Cup result before the game even kicked off, prompting an internal investigation.
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Dormant Bitcoin Address Moves $1.9 Million Amid New York Lawsuit Over Inactive Crypto
A Bitcoin address dormant for nearly 15 years moved $1.9 million in BTC amidst a New York lawsuit targeting inactive crypto holdings.
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FOMC Minutes and SpaceX Nasdaq 100 Inclusion Set to Influence Crypto Market This Week
The week of July 6 will see the release of FOMC minutes and SpaceX's entry into the Nasdaq 100, events that could significantly sway crypto markets.
Ethereum2m read
Vitalik Buterin Announces Ethereum's "Biggest Rebuild" Since The Merge
Vitalik Buterin announced Ethereum's "biggest rebuild" since The Merge, a multi-year overhaul of its protocol, as Ether rallied over 12% in seven days.
Bitcoin2m read
Bitcoin Price Falls 4% After MicroStrategy Sells 3,600 BTC, Buy Expected
Bitcoin's price dropped by up to 4% after MicroStrategy sold 3,600 BTC, though analysts anticipate a new buy announcement soon.
Bitcoin2m read
Cantor: MicroStrategy's Preferred Shares Must Reach $100 Par to Restart Capital Engine
Cantor believes MicroStrategy's preferred shares must return to their $100 par value to reignite the company's capital engine.
Bitcoin2m read
MicroStrategy Sells 3,588 Bitcoin for $216M to Fund Dividends, Bernstein Reiterates $150K Target
MicroStrategy sold 3,588 BTC for $216 million to fund dividend payments, while Bernstein maintained its $150,000 Bitcoin price target.
Ethereum2m read
Ethereum Developers Endorse Buterin's "Lean Ethereum" Vision, Emphasize Need for Faster Execution
Ethereum developers support Vitalik Buterin's "Lean Ethereum" vision but express concern over the speed of its implementation.
Ethereum2m read
Vitalik Buterin Announces Ethereum's "Biggest Rebuild" Since The Merge
Vitalik Buterin announced Ethereum's "biggest rebuild" since The Merge, a multi-year overhaul of its protocol, as Ether rallied over 12% in seven days.
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Vitalik Buterin Prioritizes leanISA and RISC-V for New 'Lean Ethereum' VM
Vitalik Buterin identifies **leanISA** and **RISC-V** as top candidates for **Ethereum's** new virtual machine, aiming to boost privacy and scalability.
Altcoins2m read
XRP Sees 3% Gain, Tests Former Resistance as New Support at $1.14
XRP experienced a 3% price increase, pushing above the $1.14 resistance level, which is now being tested as crucial support.
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Trump-Linked Memecoin Holders Suffer Over $3.8 Billion in Losses, Nansen Report Reveals
Nansen analysis reveals that holders of Donald Trump-linked memecoins have collectively lost over $3.8 billion, with the majority of buyers in the red.
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Moonbeam Pivots from Polkadot to Coinbase's Base, Unveils AI Agent Framework
Moonbeam is migrating its operations from Polkadot to Coinbase's Base Layer 2 network and launching an AI agent framework, with GLMR holders urged to bridge tokens by July 31.
DeFi2m read
Securitize Secures $400 Million War Chest Post-NYSE Debut to Expand Institutional Tokenization Platform
Securitize, fresh off its NYSE debut, plans to use its $400 million "war chest" to expand its institutional tokenization platform.
DeFi2m read
DeFi Protocol Summer.fi Halts Vaults After $6 Million Exploit, SUMR Token Plummets 18%
DeFi protocol Summer.fi halted its Lazy Summer vaults after a $6 million exploit, causing its SUMR token to fall over 18%.
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Falcon Finance Executive Argues Collateral, Not Yield, Will Determine Stablecoin Dominance
Artem Tolkachev of Falcon Finance states that stablecoin success hinges on robust collateralization, not just high yield, as the market approaches $50 billion.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Regulation3m read
FCA Foresees Major Shakeup with AI Agents and Tokenized Money
The UK's Financial Conduct Authority envisions a significant transformation in the financial system driven by agentic AI, programmable money, and tokenized assets.
Regulation2m read
Belgian FSMA Flags Six Unauthorized Crypto Providers Following MiCA Deadline
Belgium's Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA) has flagged six unauthorized crypto-asset service providers (CASPs) days after the EU's MiCA transitional period expired.
Regulation2m read
Russia's Sberbank to Launch Crypto Wallet on Existing Platforms Following New Digital Asset Bill
Russia's largest bank, **Sberbank**, is set to launch a **crypto wallet service** integrated into its **Sberbank Online** and **SberInvestments** platforms, pending a new bill's September enactment.
Markets2m read
Visa Data Shows USDC Overtaking Tether in Stablecoin Volume Amid 63% Trading Surge
New data from Visa indicates Circle's USDC is outpacing Tether in stablecoin volume, coinciding with a 63% spike in overall digital currency trading.
Markets2m read
Crypto Hacks Fell 47% in H1 But Q2 Exploits Soared to $807.5 Million, CertiK Warns Ecosystem 'No Safer'
Crypto hacks dropped 47% in H1, but Q2 saw a 59% surge to $807.5 million due to major exploits like KelpDAO and Drift Protocol.
Markets2m read
Bitmine Boosts Ether Holdings by $74 Million as 'Strategy' Sheds Bitcoin
Bitmine, the second-largest digital asset treasury, acquired an additional $74 million in ether, while "Strategy" sold a portion of its Bitcoin.