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Base suffers second mainnet stall in two days
Coinbase-incubated blockchain Base experienced its second mainnet block production halt in two days, requiring node operators to restart their systems.
Fed Official Kashkari Gives Rate Hike Warning: How Will US Stocks and Bitcoin React?
Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari signaled a potential 2026 interest rate hike, raising concerns for US stocks and Bitcoin market stability.
Tokenization firm Securitize eyes early July NYSE debut with $400 million SPAC deal
Tokenization infrastructure provider Securitize plans to list on the NYSE next week following a $400 million SPAC merger with Cantor Equity Partners II.
OpenAI’s GPT-5.6 Is Here—But Most Users Still Cannot Access It
OpenAI has unveiled its new GPT-5.6 model family, initially restricting access to government-approved partners before a wider release.
Ethereum Whale Who Shorted October 2025 Crash Returns With $19.7M Short ETH Bet
An Ethereum whale has opened a $19.72 million leveraged short position on ETH after an eight-month hiatus.
Crypto firms race to lock in CLARITY Act rules before the Senate window closes
Major US crypto companies are intensifying lobbying efforts to secure a Senate vote on the CLARITY Act before the upcoming August recess.
Bipartisan senators call for CFTC investigation into Polymarket after fake bets report
Bipartisan senators have urged the CFTC to investigate Polymarket following allegations that the platform paid influencers to stage fake betting content.
3 Assets Smart Money Is Buying as the Crypto Winter Drags On
Smart money is shifting capital from digital assets into gold, Alphabet, and silver during the ongoing crypto winter.
DraftKings launches its own prediction markets exchange as consumer volume exceeds $3 billion
DraftKings has launched its proprietary prediction markets exchange, DKeX, following significant consumer volume growth driven by the World Cup.
Ripple got RLUSD into Japan, now the stablecoin race begins as Circle and Nomura join
Ripple launched RLUSD in Japan via SBI, sparking a competitive stablecoin market against USDC and bank-backed yen tokens.
4 Binance Delisting Targets Tumble as Traders Rush for the Exit
Binance is delisting four digital assets on July 10, 2026, causing significant price drops for Alchemix, Ardor, NFPrompt, and Marlin.
Securitize expects to raise $400 million as tokenization firm nears public debut
Tokenization leader Securitize plans to raise $400 million and debut on the NYSE following a merger with a Cantor Fitzgerald-backed SPAC.
Spain says ‘no exceptions or extensions’ for Binance, other crypto firms ahead of MiCA deadline
Spain's CNMV regulator confirms no deadline extensions for crypto firms failing to meet the EU's MiCA licensing requirements by July 1.
Crypto lending turns to Wall Street credit rules to win back institutional trust after 2022 collapse
Maple and Kraken are utilizing traditional warehouse finance structures to restore institutional confidence in the crypto lending market.
Michael Saylor Responds to Scrutiny as Strategy Shares and STRC Hit 52-Week Lows
Michael Saylor defended Strategy's capital strategy as MSTR shares and STRC preferred shares plummeted to 52-week lows amid a significant Bitcoin market downturn.
‘I See Volatility as Opportunity’: Bitcoin Tests Critical Support as Key Level Hangs in the Balance
Bitcoin faces a critical test at the $58,000–$60,000 support level, with analysts warning of potential further declines if this threshold fails.
A ‘Solana Summer’ could lead the next altcoin rebound if Bitcoin holds the line
Solana's potential for a market rebound depends on Bitcoin's stability, easing macro pressures, and sustained ecosystem-wide demand.
Ethereum OG wallets finally sell after 8 years, locking in estimated $27M profit after $150M unrealized peak: onchain analysts
Four long-dormant Ethereum wallets sold 33,623 ETH, realizing a $27.4 million profit despite missing out on a $150 million peak unrealized gain.
CoinDesk 20 performance update: AAVE jumps 8.9%, leading index higher
The CoinDesk 20 Index rose 0.4% to 1595.41, led by an 8.9% gain in AAVE and a 4.5% increase in SOL.
Michael Saylor Reaffirms Bitcoin Bet Amid Strategy Legal Pressure
Michael Saylor reaffirmed MicroStrategy's commitment to Bitcoin despite a new legal investigation and market pressure on the company's capital structure.
Bitcoin nearly loses $58K as ETF outflows decide whether inflation relief holds
Bitcoin faces downward pressure from significant ETF outflows and a hawkish Federal Reserve, despite recent relief following PCE inflation data.
SpaceX Stock Shrugs Off a Starlink Launch as $148 Becomes Make-or-Break
SpaceX stock is testing a critical $148 support level as market hype fades and smart money positions for further downside.
Framework Ventures raises $400 million for fourth fund to invest across crypto, AI and robotics
Framework Ventures has secured $400 million for its fourth fund, expanding its investment focus beyond crypto into AI, robotics, and energy.
Hyperliquid Joins Binance and Bybit on Singapore’s Crypto Warning List
Singapore’s Monetary Authority added Hyperliquid to its Investor Alert List, noting it lacks local authorization but does not ban the platform.
Bitcoin’s fragile floor cracks as Fed hawks circle and ETF investors keep pulling out: analysts
Bitcoin dropped to $58,000 as stubborn inflation data and persistent ETF outflows pressured the cryptocurrency market.
8Blocks CPO Says 95% Of Tokens That Ever Launched Were Not Needed At All
8Blocks CPO Sergei Novikov argues that most crypto tokens are launched unnecessarily without clear product utility or demand.
Wall Street's IPO revival hasn't reached dot-com euphoria levels, Goldman Sachs says
Goldman Sachs reports that while U.S. IPO activity has rebounded, it lacks the speculative excess seen during the dot-com bubble era.
AI Agents Bring New Rules for Crypto Wallets
AI agents are revolutionizing crypto wallets, necessitating new governance models for controlled autonomy and risk management.
ASIC Extends No-Action Relief for Digital Asset Firms
The Australian regulator has extended its no-action period for digital asset companies seeking financial services licenses until September 30.
X Money Goes Live as User Sends $25 Directly to Elon Musk
X Money officially launched its peer-to-peer payment service, demonstrated by a user sending $25 to Elon Musk.
These crypto tokens could be the biggest winners from the CLARITY Act
The CLARITY Act could boost valuations for major crypto protocols by providing the regulatory certainty needed to attract traditional financial institutions.
Bitcoin’s Supply-in-Loss Hits an All-Time High: Why That Might Not Mean a Bottom?
Record amounts of Bitcoin held at a loss suggest a potential market bottom, though macroeconomic factors like oil prices remain key risks.
AscendEX Exchange Reportedly Faces Liquidity Issues: ZachXBT
Users report withdrawal delays at AscendEX while investigator ZachXBT warns that the exchange lacks sufficient large-cap token reserves.
XRP Sinks Deeper as the Psychological $1 Mark Comes Into Play
XRP faces intensified selling pressure, threatening to fall below the key psychological support level of $1 as market sentiment weakens.
With crypto ending the first half in the red, bitcoin's solace is it beat Strategy
As the crypto market faces significant mid-year declines, Bitcoin's only consolation is outperforming the shares of bitcoin-holder Strategy.
World Cup 2026 Fan Tokens Surge as Group Stage Ends
As the World Cup group stage concludes, specific national team fan tokens are rallying while the Chiliz blockchain token continues to decline.
Standard Chartered and Grayscale Both Have This DeFi Pick in Common
Standard Chartered and Grayscale have both identified the decentralized finance protocol Aave as a strong investment opportunity with significant growth potential.
Bitcoin bounces from $58,000 as derivatives signal more pain in the pipeline
Bitcoin rebounded from $58,000, but bearish derivatives data and significant liquidations suggest continued market pressure.
Strategy’s Bitcoin bet sinks $12 billion underwater as STRC traders brace for more pain
Strategy faces financial pressure as its Bitcoin holdings drop $12 billion below cost, forcing the company to prioritize liquidity over aggressive accumulation.
Cardano Sits at 2020 Lows, But 2 On-Chain Signals Point to a Relief Rally
Despite hitting 2020 price lows, increased network activity and rising social dominance for Cardano suggest a potential short-term relief rally.
All eyes on Strategy's June 30 ex-dividend date and monthly STRC dividend rate reset
Investors are closely monitoring Strategy's upcoming ex-dividend date and potential monthly dividend rate increase for its STRC preferred stock.
Binance tells EU users it will no longer provide services after failing to secure MiCA license
Binance is restricting EU services as it fails to obtain a required MiCA license by the July 1 deadline.
Base delays Beryl hard fork over B20 registry timing issue
Base has postponed its Beryl mainnet upgrade by one day to ensure the B20 Activation Registry is fully operational.
Crypto’s RWA boom finds retail demand in physical trading cards as users chase collectibles over Treasuries
Collector Crypt is driving consumer interest in real-world assets through a gamified, trading-card-based ecosystem that differs from traditional institutional tokenization.
Bitget Launches Third Year of Anti-Scam Month with New Report on Multi-Asset Fraud
Bitget released a new report on multi-asset fraud as part of its third annual Anti-Scam Month initiative to combat evolving digital finance threats.
AI Agents Expand Into Tokenized Stocks as Agentic Finance Race Accelerates
Ondo Finance, Virtuals Protocol, and Treasures have enabled over 40,000 AI agents to trade tokenized US stocks on blockchain platforms.
Ethereum treasury firm Sharplink takes in ether for the first time in eight months
Corporate treasury firm Sharplink added 5,000 ETH to its holdings, marking its first inflow in eight months despite facing significant unrealized losses.
Bitcoin ETFs Log $696M Outflows as Bitcoin Drops Below 60K
US-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded their largest June outflows, totaling $696 million, as the price of Bitcoin dipped below $60,000.
USDT gets a Brazil payment route to 170 million people by making crypto disappear
Oobit has integrated its crypto app with Brazil’s Pix payment system, allowing users to spend stablecoins through a familiar, invisible local rail.
South Korea Has the World’s Hottest Stock Market: Why Does MSCI Still Call It ‘Emerging’?
Despite the KOSPI index's massive growth, MSCI maintains South Korea's emerging market status due to restrictive currency trading hours and market access requirements.
Japanese financial services giant SBI Holdings to buy Bitbank for $289 million
SBI Holdings has agreed to acquire Japanese cryptocurrency exchange Bitbank for approximately $289 million, with the deal expected to close in October.
MiCA Deadline Forces Binance to Wind Down EU Crypto Services
Binance is winding down services for EU customers as the July 1, 2026, MiCA regulatory deadline approaches without a finalized license.
Grant Cardone says he will keep buying bitcoin using real estate cash flows
Grant Cardone is leveraging rental property cash flow to continue buying bitcoin during market dips.
$10.63 Billion Bitcoin and Ethereum Options Expire as Markets Search for a Bottom
Approximately $10.63 billion in Bitcoin and Ethereum options are expiring on Deribit as the market struggles to find a price floor.
Polymarket Third-Party Vendor Compromise Drains $2.9M from Users
A malicious script injected via a third-party vendor compromise on Polymarket resulted in $2.9 million being drained from user wallets.
UK bond fund ownership records move onto Ethereum and Solana accessible 24/7
Baillie Gifford is testing a native, tokenized UK bond fund on the Ethereum and Solana blockchains to modernize legal ownership registration.
Bitcoin ETF Flows Explained: What ETF Inflows and Outflows Mean for Investors
Bitcoin ETF flows represent the movement of capital into or out of funds, serving as a key indicator of institutional interest and market liquidity.
SpaceX Called a Market Top Signal Just 2 Weeks After Its $86 Billion IPO
Allianz CIO Ludovic Subran warns that SpaceX's recent bond sale and post-IPO volatility suggest the market has entered bubble territory.
Bitcoin $50,000 Crash Odds Hit 65% on Polymarket Amid Sharp Selloff
Polymarket traders now estimate a 65% chance of Bitcoin falling to $50,000 this year following a sharp market selloff triggered by high inflation data.
Trump Blocks Housing Bill, Puts CLARITY Act in Danger of Not Getting Passed
President Trump's refusal to sign a housing bill containing a CBDC ban creates a legislative bottleneck threatening the passage of the CLARITY Act.
Corporate Bitcoin Treasuries Explained: Why Public Companies Hold Bitcoin
Public companies are increasingly adding Bitcoin to their treasuries as a strategic reserve asset to combat inflation and diversify holdings.
SharpLink Resumes Ethereum Buying After 8-Month Pause
SharpLink has purchased 5,000 ETH, marking its first acquisition in eight months despite facing significant unrealized losses on its holdings.
Too big to fail: Strategy’s $13 billion bitcoin paper loss alone dwarfs hundreds of prominent tokens
Strategy faces over $13 billion in unrealized bitcoin losses, highlighting the risks of massive corporate capital concentration in a single volatile asset.
What Is the GENIUS Act? A Guide to U.S. Stablecoin Law
The GENIUS Act, enacted in 2025, establishes a comprehensive federal regulatory framework for U.S. payment stablecoin issuers, reserve management, and supervision.
Tether Flips Ether as USDt Becomes Second Largest Crypto
Tether's USDt has overtaken Ether in market capitalization as the price of ETH dropped to a yearly low.
Micron Beats Meta in Market Cap: Can It Catch Nvidia Next?
Micron's market valuation surged past Meta following record earnings driven by soaring demand for high-bandwidth memory essential for AI development.
How Pension Funds Invest in Crypto
Pension funds are increasingly allocating small portions of their assets to crypto through regulated vehicles like ETFs to achieve diversification and growth.
Ether, XRP and dogecoin lead a broad crypto selloff as tech stocks tumble
Cryptocurrencies, particularly altcoins, dropped sharply as investors rotated capital into AI-related tech stocks amid a broader market decline.
Solstice and Tensorx to Buy $1 Billion in AI Infrastructure to Support EU Sovereign AI Demand
Solstice and TensorX are partnering to finance $1 billion in European AI infrastructure via an onchain, yield-bearing asset called aiUSX.
Base Resumes Block Production After 2-Hour Outage
Base, the Coinbase-backed layer-2 blockchain, resumed normal block production after a two-hour outage caused by a consensus issue.