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Bitcoin OG Selling Eases, Dormant BTC Movement Hits 4-Year Low
Dormant Bitcoin activity has dropped to its lowest level since 2022, indicating that long-term holders have significantly reduced their profit-taking.
U.S. regulator warns prediction markets against cutting corners in event contracts
The CFTC warned prediction market firms against submitting overly broad, template-style event contracts without necessary details.
Robinhood Bets on 3 Crypto Sectors as Blockchain Fees Hit $25 Million
Robinhood Chain generated $25 million in weekly application fees, driven by a blend of meme coins, tokenized assets, and prediction markets.
Bitcoin price has a $64.5k trap as Sunday’s close forces traders between a $68k relief rally or a drop to $60k
Bitcoin trades near $64,500, with Sunday's weekly close determining whether it rallies toward $68,000 or drops to support at $60,000.
US and Iran Pause Strikes as Markets Wait for Monday’s Verdict
The US and Iran have paused their strikes, leaving cryptocurrency markets to absorb the news over the weekend ahead of Monday's traditional market openings.
Crypto promised to eliminate stockbrokers, but 94% of its tokenized market now relies on an Alpaca
Despite promises of decentralization, the tokenized stock market heavily relies on a single little-known California brokerage called Alpaca.
Two Central Banks Decide Interest Rates Next Week: What It Means for Bitcoin
The Federal Reserve and Bank of Japan are set to announce interest rate decisions, impacting Bitcoin through policy expectations and currency dynamics.
A $650 million wave of bridge hacks just triggered a $7 billion mass migration to Chainlink
Chainlink attracted over $7 billion in token value during the second quarter as recurring bridge exploits drove major crypto projects to its infrastructure.
KB Kookmin Bank to Launch JPMorgan Kinexys Cross-Border Payment Service
South Korea's KB Kookmin Bank is set to launch a blockchain-based cross-border payment service using JPMorgan's Kinexys network.
Crypto’s Only Growing Sector Runs on Gold and Equities
Tokenized assets surged 267% between June 2025 and June 2026, driven primarily by new issuances of gold and equity tokens.
Europe's high regulatory bar could spark new crypto industry M&A wave
Stringent regulatory frameworks like MiCA and the U.K.'s proposed rules could drive mergers, acquisitions, and closer ties between crypto firms and traditional banks.
Bitcoin is about to give miners a 16% lifeline, but $19 billion in AI deals is luring them away anyway
Bitcoin's upcoming difficulty drop offers miners a temporary boost, but lucrative AI infrastructure deals continue to draw companies away from mining.
Robert Kiyosaki Shares a Key Revelation on Gold, Bitcoin and Ethereum
Robert Kiyosaki highlighted the surging US national debt and emphasized gold, Bitcoin, and Ethereum as his core defensive holdings.
The $25 million Bitcoin glitch hiding inside Wall Street’s clearinghouses
A Purdue University study revealed a significant financing cost discrepancy between CME Bitcoin futures and BlackRock's IBIT options due to market fragmentation.
Shiba Inu surges 36% as South Korean traders fuel mystery rally
Shiba Inu surged 36% to add about $1 billion in market value, driven largely by heavy trading volume on South Korean exchanges.
BitMart to Wind Down Exchange as BMX Tanks
BitMart announced it is winding down its cryptocurrency exchange operations, leading to a massive drop in its native BMX token.
Crypto exchange BitMart to shut down after nine years, BMX token crashes 58%
Cryptocurrency exchange BitMart announced it will shut down operations after nine years, causing its native BMX token to plunge 58%.
BMX Token Crashes 46% as BitMart Announces Exchange Wind Down
BitMart announced an orderly wind-down of its trading platform, causing its native BMX token to crash by 46%.
Binance Runs Phishing Attacks on Staff to Fight Social Engineering
Binance conducts monthly simulated phishing attacks against its employees to improve internal security and prevent social engineering threats.
Top 3 US Stock Market Stories From This Week
US stocks fell due to disappointing Big Tech earnings, rising oil prices above $100, and high volatility in semiconductor shares.
EU adds HTX to Russia sanctions list, barring transactions starting Aug. 23
The European Union has added crypto exchange HTX to its Russia sanctions list, barring transactions starting August 23.
Robinhood in Talks with Crypto.com over Prediction Markets: WSJ
Robinhood is reportedly in discussions with Crypto.com to expand its prediction markets offerings with event contracts.
Top 5 Trump News That Moved Markets This Week
Donald Trump's threats against Iran and a broad wave of new tariffs drove market volatility, pushing oil prices above $100 and raising inflation concerns.
Samsung Wallet is getting native stablecoins – and it could make one token the default for 800M users
Samsung's announcement that Wallet will support native stablecoins has sparked interest, though key details about issuers and networks remain unconfirmed.
Bitcoin Advocacy Group to Join US State Department’s ‘Digital Freedom’ Program
The Bitcoin Policy Institute is joining the US State Department’s Freedom Tech Excellence Program as a founding partner.
When Will the Strait of Hormuz Open for Good? Analyst Gives Timeline
Kpler has delayed its expected reopening of the Strait of Hormuz into 2027, heightening concerns over sustained higher oil prices.
EU expands HTX crackdown as Russia-linked crypto network keeps shifting its financial rails
The European Union has sanctioned HTX as part of an expanded crackdown on Russia-linked crypto networks that continuously shift their financial infrastructure.
Robinhood in talks to add Crypto.com prediction markets as Kalshi rivalry grows: WSJ
Robinhood is reportedly in talks to integrate Crypto.com's prediction markets, potentially intensifying competition with partner Kalshi.
Russia’s largest bank Sberbank plans crypto trading infrastructure by December
Sberbank plans to launch crypto trading infrastructure and a digital depository by December to align with Russia's new regulatory framework.
Trump jokes about 4th term as $17 million in TRUMP tokens move onto exchanges
Donald Trump joked about running for a fourth presidential term while millions of dollars in TRUMP tokens were transferred to exchanges.
Wise Expected to Resubmit US Charter Application Under GENIUS
Wise is reportedly planning to resubmit its US charter application under the GENIUS Act framework following a previous rejection.
North Korea arrests hackers accused of laundering stolen funds from country's bank via crypto
North Korean authorities have reportedly arrested former military hackers for stealing and laundering state bank funds using cryptocurrency.
Ethereum Traders are Giving Up Again. The Last Two Times ETH Rallied
Ethereum social sentiment has turned bearish for the third time in a month, a contrarian indicator that previously preceded price rebounds.
US Senate has 4 days to save CLARITY Act as odds fall to 30% – Galaxy Digital says
Galaxy Digital dropped its passage odds for the CLARITY Act to 30%, warning the Senate has four working days to reach a deal.
Bitcoin ETF weekly trading volume falls to lowest since October 2024 as ether funds lead inflows again
U.S. spot bitcoin ETF weekly trading volume dropped to its lowest since October 2024, while ether funds continued outperforming in inflows.
Another Crypto Project Goes Dark as Dango Winds Down
Dango is shutting down its L1 blockchain and trading platform, advising users to withdraw funds before upcoming deadlines.
Bitcoin is now fighting the ECB’s €51.8 billion bond wall for a shrinking pool of capital
Bitcoin faces pressure from the ECB's quantitative tightening and restrictive monetary policy as capital pools shrink and competing yields rise.
Binance Data Shows How Crypto is Using AI Stocks to Attract Gen Z Investors
A Binance Research report reveals that Nvidia and semiconductor stocks are the top first trades for Gen Z crypto users.
North Korea Arrests Alleged Bank Hacking: Report
North Korean authorities have reportedly arrested former cyber operators accused of hacking state banks and laundering funds via cryptocurrency.
Democratizing weather derivatives through tokenization could be crypto's most important real-world use case
Tokenizing weather derivatives on public blockchains can automate payouts and open climate-risk hedging to everyday users.
8x faster than US cash: The $1T network settling millions while banks sleep on weekends
Stablecoin transaction volume is growing significantly faster than market capitalization, with networks settling trillions while traditional banks remain closed on weekends.
$7 Trillion Wall Street Giant is Watching This Key Bitcoin Metric
Fidelity Digital Assets reports that Bitcoin held by long-term investors has reached an all-time high, signaling strong market conviction.
These 10 altcoins are still worth $12B after a 97% collapse – but do users pay enough to them keep running?
Ten once-prominent cryptocurrency networks retain a $12 billion market value despite massive price drops, raising questions about whether user fees can sustain their security and operations.
Fidelity Joins Push for Senate Passage of CLARITY Act
Fidelity has urged the US Senate to pass the CLARITY Act to establish clear digital asset regulations and boost market confidence.
Bitcoin broke away from AI stocks but now $96 oil could turn its escape into a trap
Bitcoin has decoupled from AI stocks and correlated more with precious metals, but rising oil prices and inflation could threaten its recovery.
Dango Blockchain to Shut Down, Halt Perp DEX Trading
Layer-1 blockchain Dango is shutting down its network and perpetual DEX due to financial, legal, and market challenges.
Robinhood Chain's real-world assets jump fivefold as tokenized stocks start trading in bigger size
Real-world assets on Robinhood Chain surged fivefold to $70 million as tokenized stocks like GameStop and Nvidia began trading in larger volumes.
Wall Street Money is Flowing into Ethereum ETFs and Out of Hyperliquid
Ethereum ETFs secured strong weekly inflows while Bitcoin and Hyperliquid products experienced declining momentum and outflows.
Worldcoin Crashes 10% After the Project Sells 217 Million Tokens for Funding
Worldcoin fell 10% after the World Foundation sold 217.4 million WLD tokens to raise $52.5 million in a funding round led by Pantera Capital.
Two Ethereum bridges lose $31.7M within hours as third protocol halts staking
Two Ethereum bridges suffered $31.7 million in losses within hours, while B² Network halted its staking following unauthorized access.
WEEX Named Most Secure Crypto Exchange at CoinGape Web3 Innovation Awards 2026
WEEX won the Most Secure Crypto Exchange award at the CoinGape Web3 Innovation Awards 2026 for its robust security measures.
Crypto Payments Firm Triple-A Hit by $9.7 Million Wallet Drain
Cryptocurrency payment firm Triple-A suffered a hot wallet drain exceeding $9.7 million across multiple blockchains.
Ethereum ETFs End 5-Day Inflow Streak With $70.6M Outflows
US spot Ethereum ETFs recorded $70.62 million in net outflows on Friday, breaking a five-day streak of positive inflows.
Bitcoin Policy Institute, Palantir and Anduril join US State Department’s Freedom Tech Excellence Program
The U.S. State Department launched the Freedom Tech Excellence Program, naming the Bitcoin Policy Institute and firms like Palantir as founding partners.
Morgan Stanley Bitcoin ETF Nearly Notches $400M in Assets
Morgan Stanley's spot Bitcoin ETF has rapidly approached $400 million in assets under management following its April launch.
EU Authorities Include HTX Exchange in Russian Sanctions
The European Union has added cryptocurrency exchange HTX to its sanctions list for allegedly helping Russia bypass restrictive measures.
Strive’s SATA Rebounds Toward Par as Samson Mow Says Bitcoin bottom Is In
Strive's SATA preferred shares have recovered most of their June losses, trading near their $100 par value as market confidence strengthens.
$7 Trillion Investment Giant Fidelity Backs New Crypto Clarity Act
Investment giant Fidelity has urged the U.S. Senate to pass the newly revised Clarity Act to establish clear crypto regulations.
Strategy now publishes the Bitcoin return threshold below which it may have to restructure
Strategy has introduced the BTC Floor ARR metric to model the Bitcoin return threshold below which it might need to restructure.
State Department to Debut Freedom Tech Program with Bitcoin Policy Institute, Palantir as Founding Partners
The U.S. State Department is launching the Freedom Tech Excellence Program alongside founding partners like the Bitcoin Policy Institute and Palantir to advance digital freedom and counter censorship.
3 Real Reasons Why BitMEX is Shutting Down, and Who Could Be Next
BitMEX's upcoming shutdown is driven by lost market share, failed acquisition attempts, and complications from its massive insurance fund.
House Passes Bill on Lawmakers Using Insider Information for Stock Trading
The US House of Representatives passed a bill prohibiting members of Congress from purchasing publicly traded stocks.
Coinbase Layoffs Architect Exits Weeks After Cutting 700 Jobs
Coinbase Chief People Officer Lawrence Brock is stepping down just weeks after overseeing a major round of layoffs.
FBI used Google cookies, 500 food orders and a Monero seed phrase to identify Steam malware funder
The FBI identified the alleged financier of a Steam malware campaign using a combination of Bitcoin trails, Google cookies, and Uber Eats delivery records.
Cardano co-founder Hoskinson says Bitcoin could lose top spot if governance fails quantum test
Cardano co-founder Charles Hoskinson warns that Bitcoin could lose its top ranking if its governance fails to address quantum computing threats.
BlackRock’s IBIT accounted for 90% of a $225 million Bitcoin ETF reversal after a seven-day buying streak
US spot Bitcoin ETFs saw $225 million in net outflows, ending a seven-day buying streak, with BlackRock’s IBIT driving 90% of the reversal.
Wise plans to resubmit national trust bank application under GENIUS Act framework
Wise plans to reapply for a U.S. national trust bank charter under the GENIUS Act stablecoin framework after its initial bid was denied.
CLARITY Act Unlikely To Pass Before August Break, Says Senate Leader
Senate leaders indicate that the crypto CLARITY Act likely will not pass before the August recess due to political hurdles and a lack of bipartisan votes.
National Fraternal Order of Police Gives Green Light to Clarity Act in Latest Support for Crypto Bill
The National Fraternal Order of Police has endorsed the Clarity Act, citing enhanced consumer protection and financial crime investigation tools.
Crypto Advocacy Groups Support CLARITY Passage as Ethics Rules Face Pushback
Major US crypto advocacy groups have urged Senate leaders to prioritize a floor vote for the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act.