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Coinbase Ventures Leads Crypto VC Investments in H1 2026 Amidst Bear Market
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.
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July 2026
Bitcoin2m read
MicroStrategy Sells $466.7 Million in MSTR Shares, Maintains Bitcoin Holdings
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.
DeFi2m read
Robinhood Chain Breaks into Top Five for DEX Volume, Bernstein Reports
Robinhood Chain has quickly become a top-five network globally by decentralized exchange (DEX) volume, signaling strong early demand for its tokenized asset platform.
Bitcoin2m read
MicroStrategy Boosts Cash Reserves by $467 Million, Bitcoin Holdings Unchanged
MicroStrategy has added $467 million to its cash reserves through common stock sales, keeping its substantial Bitcoin holdings intact.
Regulation2m read
UK Tokenization Drive Aims for $44 Billion Economic Boost by 2035, Plans First Digital Gilt
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.
Altcoins2m read
SBI Holdings' Blockchain Initiative Pivots to Solana, Welcoming Solana Foundation for Tokenization and Stablecoin Issuance
SBI Holdings' blockchain venture, SBI Solana Global, has expanded to include the Solana Foundation, focusing on tokenization and stablecoin issuance.
DeFi2m read
BlackRock, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, Morgan Stanley Join UK Tokenization Taskforce
Major financial institutions BlackRock, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, and Morgan Stanley have joined a 54-firm UK government-backed tokenization taskforce.
Markets2m read
Bitcoin Whale Transfers $188 Million in BTC After Seven Years of Dormancy
A Bitcoin whale moved $188 million in BTC after seven years of dormancy, contributing to a rising trend of whale transfers to exchanges.
Markets2m read
U.S.-Iran Hostilities Push Bitcoin Lower Despite ETF Demand on July 13, 2026
Renewed U.S.-Iran hostilities sent Bitcoin's price lower on July 13, 2026, even as Bitcoin ETF flows continued to show demand.
Markets2m read
Binance Futures Volume Soars 80% to $1.61 Trillion in June, Outperforming Market Downturn
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.
Markets2m read
Bitcoin Price Dips Below $64,000 Amidst US-Iran Tensions, Bear Market End Predicted
Bitcoin dipped below $64,000 amid US-Iran tensions, even as analysis predicts the bear market could end within three months, potentially by September.
Markets2m read
Crypto Market Experiences Monday Selloff Amidst Resurfacing Middle East Tensions and Significant Liquidations
Cryptocurrency markets saw a sharp Monday selloff, wiping out $253 million in leveraged positions, as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East resurfaced.
Markets1m read
Japan's SBI VC Trade to Launch JPY Stablecoin Lending with 3% Annual Yield
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.
Markets2m read
Bitcoin and AI Chips: Even Strong Trends Face Severe Corrections Amidst Speculative Excess
Even strong trends in assets like Bitcoin and AI chips can lead to explosive rallies, often followed by severe corrections due to speculative excess.
Markets2m read
Japan's Lawson to Trial Yen Stablecoin Payments, Netstars Launches Multi-Stablecoin Merchant Service
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**.
Markets2m read
U.S. Inflation and Q2 Earnings Set to Shape Crypto Week Starting July 13
The week commencing July 13 will bring crucial U.S. inflation data and the start of second-quarter earnings reports, potentially impacting crypto markets.
Markets2m read
Bitcoin Briefly Dips Below $63,000 Following Asian Session Leverage Flush
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.
Markets2m read
AI Microbusinesses Predicted to Drive $262 Billion in Stablecoin Volume by 2033: Swyftx
Australian crypto exchange Swyftx projects AI microbusinesses could generate a staggering $262 billion in stablecoin volume by 2033.
Markets1m read
Bitcoin Holds Steady Near $63,800 Amidst Geopolitical Volatility
Bitcoin held near $63,800 despite traditional markets' sharp reaction to the fourth round of U.S. strikes on Iran.
Regulation1m read
Bank of Thailand Targets USDT in "Gray Money" Crackdown
The Bank of Thailand is initiating a crackdown on USDT and cash flows to combat illicit gains from Chinese-affiliated scam centers.
Markets2m read
Bitcoin ETFs Halt Eight-Week Outflow Streak with $197 Million Inflow
Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded a net inflow of $197 million, effectively breaking an eight-week streak of continuous outflows.
Markets1m read
Robinhood Chain Sparks ETH Optimism; Farage, Trump Embroiled in Crypto Scandals
Robinhood Chain is reportedly seen as bullish for Ethereum even by its critics, while Nigel Farage and Donald Trump face crypto-related scandals.
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.
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.
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.
Markets2m read
Meta's Chief Data Officer Declares Agentic Commerce as Next Business Frontier, Stablecoins Assumed Internally
Meta's Chief Data Officer, Alex Schultz, states that agentic commerce is the "next tier of business" with stablecoins already assumed internally.
Markets2m read
Kraken Integrates AI Investing Assistant into App Redesign, Expands Financial Services
Kraken is overhauling its app with an AI investing assistant designed to recommend trades and tailor tools, expanding into broader financial services.
Regulation2m read
Senators Call for Hearings into Trump's Crypto Funding Ties Amid CLARITY Act Discussions
Five senators are calling for committee hearings to investigate if US President Donald Trump's policies are being influenced by crypto funding from UAE-linked entities.
Regulation2m read
Trump Rejects Housing Bill, Paving Way for US CBDC Ban Until 2030
Donald Trump's refusal to sign the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act means a U.S. Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) will be banned until 2030.
Regulation2m read
New Hampshire Executive Council Rejects $100 Million Bitcoin-Backed Bond Proposal
New Hampshire's Executive Council rejected a **$100 million** proposal for **Bitcoin-backed bonds**, a move state representative **Keith Ammon** called 'short-sighted'.
Markets2m read
Backpack Enters 24/7 Tokenized Equities Market Race
Backpack has officially joined the push for 24/7 stock markets by launching tokenized equities, aligning with a rapidly growing crypto sector.
Regulation2m read
US Government Digital Dollar Ban Takes Effect Tonight Despite Presidential Refusal
A temporary ban on a U.S. central bank digital currency (CBDC), part of a bipartisan housing bill, is set to take effect at midnight tonight.
Markets2m read
Stablecoins Specialize Amid Market Reshaping, Strategy Sells Bitcoin, Vanguard Pushes Tokenization
Stablecoins are carving out specialized roles as regulation reshapes the market, alongside Strategy's Bitcoin sale and Vanguard's tokenization push.
Markets2m read
Hyundai Pioneers Internal Stablecoin Transfers for Global Operations
Hyundai becomes the first major South Korean company to implement internal stablecoin transfers, signaling a shift in corporate financial operations.
Markets2m read
US Whales Propel Bitcoin to $64,000 as Coinbase Premium Surges, CryptoQuant Reports
New analysis from CryptoQuant indicates that US whales drove Bitcoin's price to $64,000 after the Coinbase Premium crossed a critical trend line.
Regulation2m read
A16z Co-founder Marc Andreessen Appointed to Federal Reserve AI Task Force
A16z co-founder Marc Andreessen has been named to co-lead a Federal Reserve task force on AI productivity and jobs under Chair Kevin Warsh's policy review.
Regulation2m read
ESMA to Intensify Scrutiny on MiCA-Licensed Crypto Custodians' Security Standards
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) will rigorously review MiCA-licensed crypto custodians for stringent security and resilience standards in the EU.
Regulation2m read
Crypto Lobby's $189 Million Campaign Under Scrutiny as CLARITY Act Advances
The crypto lobby's $189 million campaign spend is under scrutiny as the CLARITY Act advances, highlighting the industry's growing political influence.
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.