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Most Americans say the Trump family’s crypto investments are not ‘appropriate’: Poll
A Reuters/Ipsos poll reveals that 63% of Americans believe Donald Trump and his family's crypto investments while in office are inappropriate.
Optimism moves 546.9M OP from future airdrops to ecosystem growth fund
Optimism governance approved shifting 546.9 million OP tokens from future airdrops to a new Strategic Ecosystem Fund for growth and adoption.
Bitcoin price reaches $72.5K as US issues ‘Economic D-Day’ threat to Iran
Bitcoin climbed to an 11-week high of $72,500 as US-Iran geopolitical tensions rattled traditional markets and spurred volatility in bond yields.
FBI gets alleged $165 million crypto Ponzi scheme mastermind back after year-long Fiji escape
US authorities have returned Edward Zimbardi from Fiji to face charges over an alleged $165 million crypto Ponzi scheme.
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Says Bitcoin Will Likely Hit $400,000 By 2030
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong predicts Bitcoin could reach $400,000 by 2030 amid positive legislative momentum.
Bitcoin Rewarded 1 of 2 US Interventions. Bessent Just Promised More
Bitcoin reacted differently to two recent US market interventions, surging when Treasury actions lowered long-term borrowing yields.
Bitcoin's jump above $71,000 sets up bullish golden cross pattern
Bitcoin has surged past $71,000, moving above its 200-day moving average and approaching a potential bullish golden cross pattern.
Crypto for Advisors: What are tokenized deposits?
Banks are increasingly moving deposits on-chain via permissioned environments, driven by compliance and privacy requirements rather than open, permissionless models.
NeoSoul Raises $11 Million in Pre-A Funding to Accelerate Its Expansion in the AI Economy
NeoSoul has secured $11 million in a Pre-A funding round to expand its AI economic infrastructure and agentic trading products.
Every Trump-Endorsed Crypto is Down 60%. Will Hyperliquid be Different?
While past Trump-endosred cryptocurrencies have plummeted by an average of 60%, Hyperliquid (HYPE) faces a unique test backed by active regulatory efforts.
Bitcoin miner Ionic gets 90% of revenue from AI lease as BTC drives $35M loss
Ionic Digital generated 90% of its Q2 revenue from AI infrastructure leasing, though a Bitcoin valuation loss contributed to a $35.3 million net loss.
Beldex Raises $8 Million to Expand Privacy Infrastructure for Web3 and AI
Privacy-focused blockchain ecosystem Beldex has raised $8 million in a funding round led by Sigma Capital to expand its Web3 and AI privacy infrastructure.
‘Star Wars vibes:’ Chainlink’s McCormick sees AI agents, robots driving blockchain transactions
Chainlink Labs' Andrew McCormick believes autonomous AI agents and robots will increasingly drive blockchain transactions and cross-chain activity.
Bitcoin Rockets Past $72,000 After Trump Pushes For Clarity Act
Bitcoin surged past $72,000 following President Trump's push for the Clarity Act and expanded Treasury debt repurchases.
Elon Musk’s Grok Bot Has a $1 Million Domain Problem
An anonymous owner is demanding $1 million from xAI for the grok.bot domain, claiming lucky timing that WHOIS records dispute.
MiCA cracks down on USDT in Europe... but no one else cares
Despite Europe's regulatory crackdown on Tether's USDT under MiCA, global demand remains resilient as stablecoins function increasingly as vital financial infrastructure in emerging markets.
Unitree CEO Reveals When Robots Could Reach Their ‘ChatGPT Moment’
Unitree founder Wang Xingxing stated that humanoid robots could reach their "ChatGPT moment" within 2 to 10 years.
Nearly 1 in 5 crypto spot trades now happen on DEXs as centralized exchange volume collapses
Decentralized exchanges captured a record 19.5% of spot trading volume in July as centralized exchange activity sharply declined.
Bitdeer signs $400M AI cloud computing deal for Malaysia facility
Bitcoin mining firm Bitdeer secured a $400 million AI cloud computing contract for its upcoming facility in Malaysia.
Walmart Just Gave Markets an Nvidia Scare: Is the US Consumer Tapped Out?
Walmart's rare domestic sales miss sparked market fears about the health of the US consumer amid rising costs.
Cybersecurity firm unveils crypto phishing campaign targeting 885,000 phone numbers
Rapid7 uncovered Operation Asterix, a crypto phishing campaign targeting 885,000 phone numbers to steal investor assets using fake apps and support emails.
EU Message Scanning Is Live and End-to-End Encryption Could Be Next
Voluntary message scanning is already a reality in the EU, raising concerns that end-to-end encryption could be the next target for lawmakers.
Bitcoin blasts past $72,000 as Trump, Treasury buybacks wipe out $3.1B in shorts
Bitcoin surged past $72,000, driven by falling Treasury yields, Trump's support for crypto legislation, and a massive short squeeze.
Optimism-funded team's deciding vote shifts $49 million in OP tokens away from users
A core Optimism development team cast a decisive vote to reallocate 546.9 million OP tokens from user airdrops to a Foundation-controlled fund.
Court Opens Door for Crypto Users to Sue Binance Over Stolen Funds
A US federal appeals court ruled that crypto theft victims can sue Binance without being bound by terms they never signed.
Fidelity Digital Assets Names 6 Risks to Crypto’s AI Agent Thesis
Fidelity Digital Assets highlighted six structural risks that could hinder public blockchains from capturing value from the growing artificial intelligence sector.
Ripple-linked XRP jumps 15% as data shows 'banker hours' onchain pattern
XRP surged 15% as onchain data revealed that a significant portion of its transactions now align with traditional London and New York banking hours.
OrdinalsBot, Bitcoin’s First Inscription Service, Is Shutting Down After 3 Years
OrdinalsBot, the first Bitcoin inscription service, is shutting down after three years and putting its brand and technology up for sale.
OpenLedger’s Ram Kumar sees agentic payments as crypto’s first AI ‘killer app’
OpenLedger core contributor Ram Kumar explains why cryptocurrency is the ideal financial layer for AI agents.
Evernorth eyes DeFi opportunities as XRP Ledger weighs native lending
Evernorth plans to deploy its XRP holdings into the XRP Ledger ecosystem as the network considers adding native lending capabilities.
Fed liquidity promises, dollar weakness could determine bitcoin's next move
Bitcoin surged past $72,000 as bond market relief and a weakening U.S. dollar fueled a massive crypto market rally.
Bitcoin ETFs draw $517M in largest one-day inflow since early May
US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $517.2 million in net inflows on Wednesday, marking their largest single-day investment since early May.
Crypto generated about 1% of Webull’s record $198M Q2 revenue
Webull reported that cryptocurrency trading contributed $2.25 million, or roughly 1%, to its record $198 million revenue in the second quarter of 2026.
MemeCore Arrives on Nasdaq Through $1 Billion Landmark Treasury Transaction!
MemeCore ecosystem principals have entered a $1 billion strategic transaction with Nasdaq-listed ZeroStack, bridging meme culture with public markets.
Ethereum ETFs Draw $189 Million in Biggest Single-Day Haul in 10 Months
US-listed Ethereum exchange-traded funds recorded $189.15 million in inflows, marking their largest single-day intake since late October.
Bitcoin rally sparks debate whether Clarity Act is already priced in
Bitcoin's surge past $72,000 has triggered discussions over whether the potential passage of the U.S. Clarity Act is already factored into market prices.
Bitcoin breaks out of six-week range, tops $71,000 as $3 billion in shorts get wiped out
Bitcoin surged past $71,000, ending a six-week consolidation range and liquidating $3 billion in short positions.
Bitcoin grabs 77% of $1.3 billion crypto fund surge as BlackRock leads the rebound
US crypto ETPs attracted $1.297 billion over three sessions, with Bitcoin securing 77.4% of the inflows as BlackRock led the market rebound.
73% of Global Stock Money is Coming to Europe as Iran Threatens the Region
European equity funds drew 73% of global inflows as reports emerged that Iran evaluated potential attacks on US military targets in Europe.
XRP Had One of Its Best Days Since 2020, but Is the Price Rally Worth Trusting?
XRP experienced its largest daily jump since February driven by a short squeeze, but cautious historical patterns and lacking institutional inflows suggest skepticism.
GSR’s Baehr says tokenized fixed income could play key role in institutional collateral
GSR Managing Director Andy Baehr stated that tokenizing short-term fixed-income products could serve as vital institutional collateral for futures and OTC trades.
Securitize’s Redfearn says SEC held back crypto innovation exemption over Clarity Act politics
Securitize President Brett Redfearn stated that the SEC delayed a planned crypto innovation exemption due to political dynamics surrounding the Clarity Act.
Crypto short liquidations pass $3B mark as Bitcoin price nears $72K
Cryptocurrency short liquidations exceeded $3 billion over two days as Bitcoin's price approached the $72,000 mark following a US Treasury liquidity intervention.
Bitget Launches CFD Sub-Accounts for Multi-Strategy Trading
Bitget has introduced CFD sub-accounts to help professional traders run multiple strategies across independent MT5 accounts.
Shiba Inu Says Bears “Chose Cardio,” but SHIB Lagged Most of the Market
Despite Shiba Inu's 6.76% daily gain and claims of community-driven momentum, SHIB actually lagged behind a broader market rally led by Bitcoin and Ethereum.
Elon Musk's X is exploring stablecoins to pay influencers and content providers
Social media platform X is reportedly in talks to use stablecoins like USDC for paying creator royalties.
Trump wants the US to become a Bitcoin whale, but Congress controls the wallet
While President Trump explores ways to accumulate federal cryptocurrency holdings, any large-scale open-market purchases ultimately require congressional authorization and funding.
Binance’s Delisting Wave Struck 3 Altcoins Fighting Separate Crises
Binance announced the delisting of ICON, Secret, and Storj, causing all three altcoins to plummet to new all-time lows amid separate structural crises.
BitGo secures South Korea virtual asset license, says it's the first global crypto company to do so
BitGo has become the first global cryptocurrency firm to secure a virtual asset service provider license in South Korea.
Bitcoin approaches $72,000 as Strategy and Coinbase continue rally
Bitcoin surged toward $72,000, rising over 15% since Monday and lifting related crypto equities like Strategy and Coinbase amid strong bullish momentum.
GnosisDAO approves Gnosis Chain for Ethereum Economic Zone
GnosisDAO has approved a proposal to transition Gnosis Chain into a ZK-proven Ethereum Economic Zone rollup.
BYDFi Joins Coinfest Asia 2026, Connecting with Institutions, Builders and Traders in Bali
Global crypto exchange BYDFi participates as a Gold Sponsor at Coinfest Asia 2026, engaging with industry leaders, builders, and traders in Bali.
The Two-Token Problem: Why Sending Stablecoins Shouldn’t Require Gas Tokens
Requiring separate gas tokens to send stablecoins creates friction, leading to the rise of gas-abstracted solutions like MeshWallet.
A crypto network just voted to abandon its standalone blockchain and unlock 27% of its token supply
GnosisDAO has voted to retire Gnosis Chain's standalone Layer 1, becoming an Ethereum rollup and unlocking 27% of its staked token supply.
Crypto Fear and Greed Index Flips From Fear to Greed Overnight
The crypto Fear and Greed Index surged 16 points to 62 overnight, driven by a powerful Bitcoin-led market rally.
BitGo Korea secures VASP registration for institutional crypto custody
BitGo Korea has obtained VASP registration, allowing it to offer institutional cryptocurrency custody and transfer services in South Korea.
Bitcoin Tops $70,000 Amid a Short Squeeze, but 3 Metrics Hold the Real Signal
Bitcoin briefly surpassed $70,000 due to a massive short squeeze, but key on-chain metrics indicate the broader market recovery remains unconfirmed.
Michael Selig Calls Compute the Most Important Commodity as CFTC Seeks Comment
The CFTC has requested public comments on compute derivatives contracts as Michael Selig calls computing power the most important modern commodity.
Bitcoin flashes 8 capitulation signals, but traders just spent $552 million protecting against another crash
Bitcoin is showing multiple capitulation signals while options traders spend hundreds of millions on downside protection amid ongoing market stress.
Spot bitcoin ETFs report $517 million in net inflows, largest in 3.5 months
U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs recorded $517.19 million in net inflows, marking the largest single-day total in three and a half months amid a market-wide crypto rally.
Live updates: Bitcoin ETFs draw $517 million, ether pulls $189 million in biggest inflows in months
US spot Bitcoin and ether ETFs recorded their largest daily inflows in months, fueling a broad market rally and liquidating billions in short bets.
HYPE jumps 20% as Trump signals legal US path for Hyperliquid
Hyperliquid's native token HYPE surged over 20% after President Trump indicated regulators are working on a compliant pathway for US users.
Trader who made $49 million shorting crypto lost $24 million on ether in 12 seconds
A successful crypto short seller lost nearly $24 million on an ether position within 12 seconds during a massive market squeeze.
The Better Hyperliquid Trade Wednesday Was on the Nasdaq, Not Onchain
Hyperliquid Strategies stock surged 30.4% on Nasdaq following President Trump's remarks about bringing the exchange onshore, outperforming the underlying HYPE token.
JPMorgan’s Q4 Gold Target Was Just Crossed: Is $5,000 Next?
Spot gold recently neared $4,500, crossing JPMorgan's Q4 target and sparking discussions about whether it could reach $5,000.
OpenAI CFO Reveals How Soon the IPO Could Actually Land
OpenAI Chief Financial Officer Sarah Friar announced that the AI lab plans to go public in 2027.
Bearish crypto bets lose record $2.7 billion as bitcoin surges toward $70,000
Short sellers lost a record $2.7 billion in 24 hours as bitcoin surged toward $70,000, triggering massive liquidations.
Rushed CLARITY Act vote could set legislation back, Gallego warns
Democratic Senator Ruben Gallego warned that rushing a Senate vote on the CLARITY Act without resolving key disputes could harm crypto legislation.
Ether jumps 18% to $2,250 as bitcoin tops $69,000 in broad crypto rally
Cryptocurrencies rallied broadly as Bitcoin topped $69,000 and Ether surged 18% following U.S. Treasury bond buybacks and political support.
Goldman Sachs, OKX Both Cut Off From Claude AI in Hong Kong
Both Goldman Sachs and OKX have restricted their Hong Kong staff from accessing Anthropic's Claude AI due to geographic access rules.