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Eliza Labs Founder Declares ELIZAOS Token 'Dead' After Lawsuit
Shaw Walters says the ELIZAOS token is finished after a class-action settlement drained the project's treasury, though the underlying ElizaOS software will continue as open-source.
Blackrock Pulls $170M Into IBIT as Bitcoin ETFs Add $211M
U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs drew $211.49 million on Tuesday, with Blackrock's IBIT leading at $170 million. Ether ETFs also saw inflows of $53.75 million, while Blackrock announced a reverse split for its ETHA fund.
BNB Chain Launches "Build the Era" Hackathon to Find the Official BNB Agent Studio Marketplace
BNB Chain launches a hackathon challenging builders to create a definitive AI agent marketplace on BNB Smart Chain, with the winner potentially becoming the official BNB Agent Studio marketplace.
Senators Demand SEC Probe Into Trump Memecoin After $3.8B Losses
Senators Warren and Blumenthal urged the SEC to investigate the $TRUMP memecoin after reports of nearly $3.8B in investor losses while Trump-affiliated entities received $636M.
Ripple Expands XRPL Tokenization Stack as Institutions Move Onchain
Ripple is building a full digital asset infrastructure on the XRP Ledger, covering issuance, stablecoin trading, custody, and credit, as tokenized assets gain traction among financial institutions.
US Senators Urge SEC to Probe Trump Meme Coin Over Billions in Investor Losses
Senators Elizabeth Warren and Richard Blumenthal have asked the SEC to investigate President Trump's meme coin, citing nearly $3.8 billion in investor losses and potential insider trading.
AVAX Is Up 7% While the Market Sleeps - These Catalysts May Explain Why
AVAX surged 7% amid several catalysts including Securitize's $976M RWA distribution on Avalanche, the Helicon upgrade, and Progmat's migration of $2.7B in tokenized assets.
Bitcoin ETFs Add $170M as Blackrock Leads Gains for 7 Funds
Bitcoin ETFs attracted $170 million on Monday led by Blackrock's IBIT, while ether ETFs lost $11.4 million and XRP ETFs saw a modest inflow. Intesa Sanpaolo also disclosed a 93.7% reduction in its IBIT position.
Important Ripple News and XRP Price Update: August 4th
Ripple invests in ZILO and Licuido for tokenized asset infrastructure, Mastercard acquires BVNK, and FXRP enters a $280 million RLUSD lending vault. XRP trades near $1.07 amid declining ETF demand and a falling wedge pattern.
Sen. Thune Says a CLARITY Act Vote Is Coming This Week
Senate Majority Leader John Thune reaffirms his commitment to a floor vote on the CLARITY Act before the August recess, despite tight deadlines and uncertain bipartisan support.
Base Passes Solana in Curated Capital Milestone
Coinbase's Base has surpassed Solana in curated capital with over $1.6 billion in vaults, becoming the largest Layer-2 venue for such assets, while Ethereum leads with $3.46 billion.
Cardano (ADA) Is Quietly Pulling Off a Bear Market Comeback And Retail Hasn't Noticed
Cardano's ADA surged 26% in a week to $0.195, its highest since early July, while non-empty wallets declined by over 7,000. Whales accumulated 240M ADA, and ecosystem metrics like DeFi TVL and developer activity showed strength.
Ripple Backs Zilo and Licuido to Expand XRPL Capital Markets
Ripple invests in Zilo and Licuido to enhance XRP Ledger's institutional capital markets infrastructure with regulated token issuance, trading, settlement, and collateral tools.
Ether ETFs Extend Weekly Run With $27M Inflow as Bitcoin Loses $61.5M
Ether ETFs attracted $27.42 million in the week ended July 31, securing a fourth consecutive week of inflows. Bitcoin funds lost $61.53 million, while XRP and solana gained ground and HYPE recorded another week of redemptions.
XRP Gains Access to Institutional DeFi Lending Through FXRP on Ethereum
Flare's FXRP token is now accepted as collateral in Sentora's RLUSD vault on Morpho, enabling XRP holders to access lending markets on Ethereum without selling their holdings.
Bitmine Buys Another 10,399 ETH, Treasury Nears 5.8 Million Coins
Bitmine Immersion Technologies has added 10,399 ETH to its treasury, bringing its total holdings to nearly 5.8 million coins, while its staking operations continue to expand.
Binance Delisting Triggers Price Decline for PIVX, PYR, and Four Other Altcoins
Binance's decision to delist six altcoins, including PIVX and Vulcan Forged PYR, has caused significant price declines, with PIVX and PYR dropping 20%.
Ripple Expands Tokenization Strategy with Investments in ZILO and Licuido
Ripple invests in ZILO and Licuido to advance tokenized funds and institutional asset trading infrastructure on the XRP Ledger, supporting its broader institutional platform.
XRPL Foundation Director Warns Of Fake XRP Holder Tiers Scam
XRPL Foundation community director Hussein Zangana warned of a fake XRP Holder Tiers scam designed to trick holders into connecting wallets and potentially losing funds. The scam is a social engineering attack, not a compromise of Ripple's systems.
Galaxy Digital and Duel Casino Clash Over 230 ETH Linked to Coldcard Exploit
Galaxy Digital's Alex Thorn criticized Duel Casino for refusing to freeze nearly 230 ETH allegedly stolen from a Coldcard vulnerability victim, while the platform insists on official law enforcement confirmation before blocking user funds.
XRP Ledger v3.2.1 Hotfix Targets Validator Manifest Flooding
XRP Ledger operators are urged to upgrade to xrpld v3.2.1 to address validator manifest flooding that caused high memory and bandwidth usage on affected nodes. The issue did not disrupt consensus or transaction processing, but requires a quick response from node operators.
Switzerland's Crypto Use Is Double Germany's, Study Finds
A Bearingpoint study reveals 23% of Swiss adults use cryptocurrency, more than double Germany's 11%, driven by early regulatory clarity and a mature digital asset ecosystem.
South Korean Police Arrest Three In $9M Fake XRP Staking Case
South Korean police arrested three suspects linked to a fake XRP staking platform that defrauded 71 investors of 3.4 million XRP (about $9 million). Authorities froze 17.3 billion won in digital assets on overseas exchanges.
XRP Ledger v3.3.0 Release Brings Five Amendments Into Focus
The xrpld v3.3.0 release introduces five amendments to the XRP Ledger, including Confidential MPT, Batch, and Sponsored Fees. These features aim to improve tokenized assets, user experience, and operational flexibility, but require 80% validator consensus to activate.
CLARITY Act Faces New Senate Threat Over Trump Crypto Gains
A new Senate Banking Committee minority staff analysis renews Democratic objections that the CLARITY Act preserves pathways for President Donald Trump to profit from crypto ventures after financial disclosures showed about $1.4 billion in 2025 crypto earnings.
BTC Plunge Triggers Altcoin Sell-off as ADA Bucks the Trend
Bitcoin's flash crash to $62,236 on July 31 erased $40 billion in market cap, dragging most altcoins down except ADA, which surged 15.3%. The sell-off came amid Fed rate hold, Middle East tensions, and uncertainty over the CLARITY Act.
Seed Phrases: The 12 Words Standing Between You and Losing Everything
A $282 million crypto theft via a seed-phrase scam highlights the irreversible nature of exposing recovery phrases, which mathematically are the wallet itself. Even partial leakage collapses security, while millions of bitcoins remain permanently lost due to forgotten or destroyed backups.
July's Biggest Ripple (XRP) Stories: RLUSD Expansion, AI, and Institutional Adoption
Ripple advanced its stablecoin RLUSD into new markets, launched enterprise infrastructure for financial institutions, and saw over 1.4 million AI agent transactions on the XRP Ledger in July.
XRP Scam Ring Arrested After Stealing $9M From 71 Investors
South Korean police arrested three suspects accused of stealing 12.3 billion won ($9 million) from 71 XRP investors through a fraudulent investment platform that promised guaranteed monthly returns.
Trump Weighs Ethics Counteroffer as CLARITY Act Nears August Deadline
President Trump is weighing a bipartisan enforcement plan from Senators Tillis and Gallego allowing state attorneys general to police crypto conflicts of interest, as the CLARITY Act faces an August 7 Senate deadline.
Sygnum Bank's B2B Model Fuels Switzerland's Crypto Boom
Sygnum Bank connects its regulated crypto services to Bancastato's online banking, allowing clients in Ticino to trade Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, and Solana directly within their existing banking interface.
PI Surges 5% Despite Market Slump After Important Pi Network Reminder
Pi Network's native token PI surged 5% in the last 24 hours despite a broader market downturn, following a reminder from the Core Team about the upcoming protocol v26 upgrade deadline.
Avalanche Staking Hits $204M as Fuji Testnet Activates Helicon Upgrade
Avalanche staking value has reached $204.77 million, representing 43% of circulating supply, while the Fuji testnet activated the Helicon upgrade, signaling continued network development.
Uniswap Launches 'Launches' Tab to Clean Up Token Discovery
Uniswap has rolled out a 'Launches' beta tab in its web app, aggregating new token launches from supported launchpads to streamline discovery for users.
Sui’s USDsui Model Turns Stablecoin Yield Into Ecosystem Buybacks
Sui’s USDsui stablecoin uses reserve yield for daily on-chain SUI buybacks, with repurchased tokens distributed to DeFi protocols, validators, and ecosystem participants, creating a value-recycling loop.
Is Cardano (ADA) Finally Shifting From Sell-Off to Accumulation?
Cardano (ADA) appears to be entering an accumulation phase as buyers defend key support levels and whale activity picks up, though the token remains far below its all-time high.
SecondFi Renews Bounty Push After $16.1M Cardano Exploit
SecondFi has renewed its bounty offer after a $16.1 million Cardano exploit affected 374 wallets via a key-generation vulnerability. Security researchers noted behavior resembling North Korea's Lazarus Group, but attribution remains unconfirmed.
BlackRock Drives 79% of Bitcoin ETFs' $233M Inflow
Bitcoin ETFs attracted $233 million on Thursday, with BlackRock's IBIT accounting for 79% of inflows. Ether, XRP, and Solana funds also saw positive flows, signaling broader institutional demand.
Lummis: CLARITY Act Framework 'Is Not Working' as Senate Stalls
Sen. Cynthia Lummis says current U.S. crypto rules are failing, urging the Senate to pass the CLARITY Act before the August 8 recess, though passage odds are declining.
Eole Makes Japan's First HYPE Treasury Buy, Targets a $611K Stake
Eole Inc., listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, became Japan's first public company to disclose a purchase of Hyperliquid's HYPE token, buying 1,078 tokens for $66,002 and planning to increase its position to $611,113.
XRP Retail Trading Goes Live on Hong Kong's Licensed OSL Exchange
Hong Kong retail investors can now trade XRP through OSL, which became the first exchange in the city to offer the token to retail customers. The listing expands regulated access as investors watch for similar moves by other licensed exchanges.
South Korea Arrests Suspects in Fake FXRP Scam That Stole $8.6M in XRP
South Korean authorities arrested three men in connection with a fraudulent FXRP investment platform that stole approximately $8.6 million in XRP from 71 victims.
Blackrock Drives $32M Bitcoin ETF Rebound After 4-Day Slide
Bitcoin ETFs ended a four-day losing streak with $32.11 million in net inflows, led by Blackrock’s IBIT, while Solana funds rebounded sharply. Ether and HYPE ETFs continued to see outflows.
Fortitude Invests $45M in Zcash Mining Infrastructure to Drive Vertical Integration
DCG-owned Fortitude Mining has invested approximately $45 million in mining hardware and Nebraska infrastructure as it shifts focus from Bitcoin to Zcash and pursues vertical integration.
Crypto Witnesses 'Biggest Consolidation Phase' As Investors Become Much More Selective, Says ARK Analyst
ARK Invest's Lorenzo Valente says the crypto market is undergoing its largest consolidation phase, with three protocols generating nearly 80% of all application revenue. Capital is flowing selectively toward projects with strong product-market fit.
Security Firm Blockaid Says 212 Onchain Exploits Stole $1.1B as AI and Wallet Attacks Accelerate
Blockaid's H1 2026 report reveals a record 212 onchain exploits totaling $1.1 billion, with North Korean hackers responsible for $609 million and AI-driven attacks on the rise.
Coinbase Wrapped XRP Expands DeFi Utility Through Doppler Finance on Base
Doppler Finance is expanding to Base to bring Coinbase Wrapped XRP into DeFi lending and collateral markets, backed by over $113 million in XRP reserves.
Tether Sheds $5.5 Billion in USDT Supply as Stablecoin Turnover Hits a Record Pace
Stablecoin supply is shrinking with USDT down $5.5B, but transaction volume reaches a record, indicating a shift from idle holdings to active payments network.
TRX Spot and Perpetuals Listing Launches on Backpack Exchange
TRON DAO has announced the listing of TRX spot trading and perpetual contracts on Backpack Exchange, expanding access to the TRON network's native token through a regulated platform with over $400 billion in cumulative volume.
SUI Faces $15 Million in Daily Unlocks as BEAT Leads This Week's $81 Million Token Release Wave
Sui Network’s SUI token is unlocking approximately $15.4 million in new supply daily this week, while artist-token platform Audiera (BEAT) tops a wave of releases at $81.66 million.
MARA CEO Says AI Delivers More Revenue From Power Than Bitcoin Mining
MARA CEO Fred Thiel states that electricity used for AI generates higher returns than bitcoin mining, prompting the company to focus on power assets for AI while mining remains viable with low-cost energy.
Ironwood Goes Live as Zcash Locks Down Orchard and Forces a $1.8B Migration
Zcash activated the Ironwood network upgrade, replacing the vulnerable Orchard shielded pool with a hardened system to restore independent verification of the cryptocurrency's circulating supply.
$134M in Bitcoin Longs Vaporized as BTC Breaks Below $63K Ahead of Fed Showdown
Bitcoin dropped 2% on Tuesday to an intraday low of $62,684, triggering $134 million in long liquidations ahead of the Fed decision and key economic data that could determine the next move toward $70,000 or $58,000.
Morgan Stanley Launches Ether and Solana ETPs With Staking and Market-low Fees
Morgan Stanley has launched exchange-traded products tracking ether and solana with 0.14% fees and staking rewards, undercutting rivals and leveraging its large adviser network to reshape the crypto fund market.
One Bad Price, 960 Liquidations: Inside SK Hynix Flash Crash on Hyperliquid
A single share sale on South Korea's Nextrade exchange triggered a flash crash on Hyperliquid's SKHYNIX perpetual, causing 960 liquidations and $57 million in losses.
Blackrock Pulls $11.75 Million Into ETHA as Ether Funds Outpace Bitcoin Again
U.S. spot ether ETFs attracted $9.23 million in inflows on July 27, led by Blackrock’s ETHA, while bitcoin funds recorded a third consecutive day of outflows. Solana and XRP products also saw modest gains, but HYPE ETFs continued to lose capital.
Argentina’s Banking Groups Are Quietly Building Peso Stablecoins for the Institutional Market
Argentine banking conglomerates BIND and Petersen groups are developing peso-pegged stablecoins through subsidiaries to bypass a central bank ban, targeting institutional treasury management and credit operations.
Bitcoin Falls Below $64,000 Again as $100 Million Liquidated in an Hour
Bitcoin's price broke below $64,000 for the third time this week, triggering roughly $100 million in leveraged position liquidations within an hour. The move coincided with a sharp selloff in South Korean equities and comes ahead of the Federal Reserve's policy decision.
South Korea Giants LG CNS and POSCO International Deploy Live Trade Data on Injective Blockchain
POSCO International and LG CNS have launched a pilot on the Injective blockchain to tokenize real trade accounts receivable using live data from overseas subsidiaries.
Brian Armstrong Says AI Agents Will Make Crypto More Important for Global Payments
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong argues that AI agents will rely on stablecoins and blockchain networks for payments, positioning crypto as essential infrastructure for machine-speed financial transactions.
Citadel Securities-Backed Crypto.com Brings XYO and XL1 Into Regulated Custody
Crypto.com Custody now offers institutional-grade custody for XYO and XL1, marking XL1's first major exchange listing. The move follows Citadel Securities' $400 million investment and OCC trust bank approval.
Bitmine Marches Toward 5% of Ethereum Supply After Fresh ETH Buy and Share Purge
Bitmine added 9,946 ETH and retired 6.1 million shares, bringing its treasury to 5.79 million ETH (4.8% of supply) and nearing its 5% target. The company also staked 85% of holdings, projecting $254 million in annual staking revenue.
TRX Futures Listing Launches on Bitnomial, Broadening Regulated U.S. Derivatives Access to TRON
TRON DAO announced the listing of TRX futures on Bitnomial, a CFTC-regulated U.S. exchange, providing eligible traders and institutions a regulated derivatives market for TRX.
Ether ETFs Add $104 Million as Weekly Flows Triple Bitcoin’s Total
Ether ETFs led the week with $103.90 million in net inflows, roughly three times Bitcoin's $33.79 million, while HYPE funds continued to see outflows amid shifting institutional demand.
Storj Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy as STORJ Token Plunges 17%
Decentralized cloud storage firm Storj Labs has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, causing its STORJ token to drop 17%. The company aims to restructure and allow token holders to participate in equity.
Lummis: CLARITY Act Closes Gaps North Korea's Lazarus Group Used to Steal $6.75 Billion
Senator Cynthia Lummis argues the CLARITY Act's anti-money laundering provisions, particularly Sections 303 and 305, provide new tools to freeze suspicious transactions and sanction entities linked to North Korea's Lazarus Group, which stole $6.75 billion since 2019.
Robinhood Chain Becomes Largest Blockchain by RWA Holder Count
Robinhood Chain has become the leading blockchain by real-world asset (RWA) holder count, less than a month after its public mainnet launch, surpassing established ecosystems like Solana and Ethereum.
Pantera Capital Leads $52.5 Million World Foundation Raise as AI Identity Race Accelerates
World Foundation raised $52.5 million through a locked sale of WLD tokens, led by Pantera Capital, to expand World ID verification tools amid the rise of AI agents and deepfakes.
Ripple Leaders Rally Behind CLARITY Act as CEO Says 'Let’s Get This Done'
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse and other executives are backing the CLARITY Act, a federal crypto regulation bill, as lawmakers debate consumer protections and enforcement standards. Support from major financial firms like Fidelity and Goldman Sachs is growing.
Nobody Wants to Unstake Ethereum Anymore: Here's Why It's a Big Deal
The Ethereum validator exit queue has completely emptied, with zero ETH waiting to be unstaked, while a record 41 million ETH is locked in staking, indicating strong investor confidence.
Ripple (XRP) ETF Inflows Hit All-Time High, but Investor Interest Wanes
XRP ETFs set a new record for cumulative net inflows, but zero flows on most recent trading days signal slowing investor interest.
Another Major Crypto Exchange Shuts Down Following BitMEX Closure
BitMart has announced it will wind down operations by the end of January, joining a wave of crypto exchange closures that includes BitMEX, Odos, and Dango.
Shiba Inu Price Soars 35% on a Dull Day as Whale Returns With Massive SHIB Purchase
Shiba Inu (SHIB) jumped 35% during a quiet weekend, driven by a whale's return to accumulate 30 billion tokens and a 3,200% surge in token burns.
5 Years After the Bitcoin Law, Crypto Accounts for Just 0.7% of El Salvador’s $5B Remittance Market
Despite a 39.1% annual increase, crypto remittances in El Salvador remain negligible at 0.7% of total inflows, as traditional channels dominate and the state-backed Chivo wallet winds down under an IMF deal.
TRON Reaches $90B+ USDT on the Network, $887M+ in Crypto Card Volume in Q2, CoinDesk Data and CryptoQuant
Independent reports from CoinDesk and CryptoQuant highlight TRON's Q2 2026 performance, including record USDT supply over $90 billion, $887 million in crypto-card volume, and growing adoption in peer-to-peer transfers and agentic AI infrastructure.
Trump Team Shifts $16.9M More in TRUMP Memecoin to Bitgo as Total Hits $172M in Five Months
The wallet tied to the Trump team's TRUMP token allocation moved another 10.84 million tokens to Bitgo, bringing cumulative transfers to $172.4 million, as scrutiny over the token's concentrated supply grows.
BloFin Wallet Unifies Visa Payments and Perpetual Trading for the Next Era of Finance
BloFin Wallet introduces perpetual contract trading and a Visa card, enabling users to trade, earn, and spend from a single wallet.
Sam Altman’s World Foundation Pulls $52.5M as Pantera Backs Global World ID Expansion
World Foundation raised $52.5 million in a WLD token sale led by Pantera Capital to expand its World ID digital identity infrastructure, which uses biometric verification and zero-knowledge proofs to combat AI deepfakes and bots.
World Turns Three: Sam Altman-Backed Project Launches Phase 3 to Drive Real-World Utility
World, the biometric proof-of-human project backed by Sam Altman, enters its third phase of development, shifting from token incentives to utility-based growth and introducing human verification for apps and AI agents.
Ether ETFs Add $26 Million as Bitcoin’s 7-Day Streak Ends
U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs saw $225.18 million in net outflows on Thursday, ending a seven-session inflow streak, while ether ETFs added $26.32 million on the second anniversary of their market debut.
XRPL Lending Specs Move Forward As Developers Refine XLS-66
XRP Ledger developers are refining XLS-66, a proposed standard for native lending using Single Asset Vaults and off-chain underwriting. The specification is still in review and testing, not live on mainnet.
TRON Included in S&P Pantera Digital Asset Index as Institutional Benchmarking Expands to Blockchain Networks
TRON has been included in the S&P Pantera Digital Asset Index, a benchmark developed by S&P Dow Jones Indices and Pantera Capital that applies traditional financial methodologies to digital assets. The index highlights TRON's network utility, onchain liquidity, and its role as a leading settlement layer for stablecoin transactions.
Ripple Lands On CNBC’s Top Fintech List For Fourth Straight Year
Ripple has been named to CNBC and Statista’s World’s Top Fintech Companies list for the fourth consecutive year, recognizing its enterprise business in digital assets.
Solana DEX Volume Hits $17B As On-Chain Trading Stays Hot
Solana DEX volume reached $17.04 billion, according to DeFiLlama, highlighting the network's role as a major on-chain trading venue despite the volatile nature of daily spikes.
XRP Ledger v3.2.0 Upgrade Renames rippled As xrpld In Core Server Shift
The XRP Ledger's core server software v3.2.0 renames the binary from rippled to xrpld, marking a shift toward XRPL-native identity. The release also updates GPG signing, retires legacy amendments, and fixes Single Asset Vault bugs.
TRON Gasless USDT Volume Hits $3B As Stablecoin Payments Get Smoother
TRON's gasless USDT transfer volume has reached $3 billion in weekly volume, highlighting demand for smoother stablecoin payments without needing to hold TRX for fees.
Ethereum (ETH) Is Cheap, But Not at Bottom Yet: Analysts
Onchain analytics platform CryptoQuant says Ethereum is trading 17% below its realized price, but only two of five signals have reached historical bottoming levels, indicating a final bottom may still take time.
Coinbase Adds SUI Staking As Exchange Expands Native Reward Options
Coinbase now supports native SUI staking for eligible users, offering estimated rewards between 1.4% and 3.3% APY. The launch simplifies staking for exchange users, but carries custody and volatility trade-offs.
Bitcoin ETFs Edge Closer in Japan as Regulators Tighten Crypto Oversight
Japan moves closer to approving Bitcoin ETFs by 2028 following regulatory amendments that classify crypto under financial instruments law, while imposing stricter penalties and insider trading rules.
Sui Gas-Free Stablecoin Transfers Aim To Make Web3 Payments Feel Less Awkward
Sui introduces gas-free stablecoin transfers using sponsored transactions, allowing users to send stablecoins without needing to hold SUI for gas fees, improving the user experience for crypto payments.
Ripple Mint Launches to Expand Institutional Access to RLUSD Stablecoin
Ripple has launched Ripple Mint, a platform enabling institutions to mint, redeem, and manage RLUSD stablecoins via a web interface and APIs, while expanding multichain support to broaden RLUSD's use in payments and DeFi.
São Paulo Sues World and Amazon AWS for $47 Million Over Biometric Data Collection
São Paulo's consumer prosecutor filed a lawsuit against World and Amazon AWS, alleging abusive biometric data collection targeting economically vulnerable individuals with crypto rewards. The suit seeks $47 million in compensation and an immediate halt to crypto payments.
Bitcoin Shows New Resilience as Stocks Retreat and Volatility Stays Subdued
Bitcoin rose 4.4% to $65,000 as softer US inflation and progress on the CLARITY Act improved sentiment, while crypto outperformed US equities. However, low volatility and rising leverage suggest the calm may not last.
Hackers Hijack Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev's X Account to Push Fake VLAD Meme Coin
Hackers hijacked Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev's X account on July 23, 2026 to promote a fake Vladhood meme coin, pulling $1.3 million before the token collapsed.
Bitcoin ETFs Add $69 Million as 7-Session Streak Nears $1 Billion
Bitcoin ETFs extended their inflow streak to seven sessions, while ether funds attracted $72.64 million on Wednesday, surpassing bitcoin's inflows.
Ramp Network Launches Multichain Wallet and Rewards Program in the EU
Ramp Network expands its self-custodial wallet with built-in rewards to the EU, allowing users to buy, sell, hold, and earn USDC.
Chainlink Whale Activity Explodes as $100 LINK Predictions Gain Momentum
Chainlink whale activity has surged over the past two weeks, with large holders accumulating over 14 million LINK tokens, signaling growing confidence in the ecosystem. Analysts suggest the token could reach $50-$100 in the next bull cycle.
Ripple Makes CNBC’s 2026 Top Fintech List as Digital Assets Enter Institutional Era
Ripple has been named to CNBC and Statista’s World’s Top Fintech Companies 2026 list, highlighting the growing institutional adoption of digital assets for payments, custody, and tokenization.
Injective Files SEC Transfer Agent Registration For Regulated RWA Push
Injective has filed Form TA-1 with the SEC to register as a transfer agent, aiming to support regulated real-world asset (RWA) infrastructure on-chain. The filing is about securities recordkeeping and does not register the INJ token as a security.
dYdX Chain v5.1 Opens Door To Permissionless Market Listings
dYdX Chain’s v5.1 upgrade introduces smart contract capability and permissionless market listings, allowing users to launch perpetual markets without governance intervention.
Pyth Launches USDY Price Feed For Aptos And Sui DeFi Markets
Pyth Network has launched a USDY/USD price feed for Aptos and Sui DeFi ecosystems, providing real-time pricing for Ondo Finance's yield-bearing USDY asset, an important infrastructure step for real-world asset integration.
Sui Tests Confidential Transactions As Privacy Push Moves To Devnet
Sui is testing confidential transactions on devnet, hiding amounts and balances while keeping addresses visible. The feature is not yet live on mainnet.
Chainlink Moves BUILD Rewards Toward Fee-Based LINK Agreements
Chainlink is transitioning its BUILD program from ecosystem rewards to commercial fee agreements paid in LINK or other liquid tokens, aiming to strengthen token utility without guaranteeing immediate price impact.
S&P and Pantera Launch New Crypto Index With Holdings in Ether, Solana, BNB and HYPE
S&P Dow Jones Indices and Pantera Capital have introduced a digital asset benchmark that ranks tokens by protocol revenue, usage, and economic activity, excluding Bitcoin and meme coins.
Movement Labs Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy After $141M Raise and Token Collapse
Movement Labs has filed for Chapter 11 insolvency protection following a token scandal that saw its MOVE token lose over 99% of its value. Despite raising $141.4 million, the network's daily fees are only $8.
Bitcoin ETFs Add $203 Million as Assets Climb Above $80 Billion
U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs extended their winning streak to six trading days with $203.14 million in net inflows on July 21, pushing total assets above $80 billion. Ether, XRP, and Solana funds also attracted fresh capital, while HYPE ETFs saw a modest outflow.
Balance Coin Stablecoin Crashes to Near Zero After $912K Oracle Exploit on BNB Chain
Balance Coin (BLC) lost 99.92% of its value after an attacker manipulated a price oracle on July 22, 2026, draining ~$912,000 in BTCB collateral from 42DAO vaults.
Classic Bullish XRP Pattern Emerges as Large Wallets Keep Accumulating
XRP shows signs of a classic bullish pattern as large wallets accumulate while retail wallets reduce holdings, with technical support near $1.11-$1.09.
Balance Coin (BLC) Crashes 99% After 42DAO Suffers Exploit
Balance Coin (BLC) collapsed by over 99% after DeFi protocol 42DAO was exploited for approximately $915,000 due to an oracle manipulation attack.
Franklin Templeton Exec Calls Agentic AI Crypto's 'Killer Use Case' as ETH Nears $2K
Sandy Kaul from Franklin Templeton highlights agentic AI as a key use case for crypto, suggesting Ethereum and its layer-2 networks will underpin AI transactions as ETH approaches $2,000.
XRP Ledger Hits 1 Million AI Agent Transactions as Ripple Builds AI Spending Infrastructure
The XRP Ledger has surpassed 1 million transactions from AI agents, as Ripple expands tools for autonomous spending using XRP and RLUSD. The milestone signals growing experimentation with software that can pay for services without manual approval.
Render Completes 98% Of Solana Migration As RENDER Replaces RNDR
Render Foundation reports 98.4% of token supply migrated from Ethereum-based RNDR to native RENDER on Solana, bringing the network's infrastructure transition close to completion.
SUI Hits 4.5B Transactions As Wallet Activity Climbs
Sui has crossed 4.5 billion cumulative transactions, with daily active wallets reaching 1.2 million addresses, according to SuiScan data. The milestone highlights network activity but underscores the need to distinguish between automated and organic usage.
Solana Tokenized Assets Hit Record $5.8 Billion in Q2, up 114% as Stock Trading Volume Quadruples
Solana's tokenized asset volume reached $5.77 billion in Q2 2026, a 114% increase quarter-over-quarter, driven by a quadrupling of tokenized equities volume to $4.8 billion.
Midnight Token Falls After $13M Wanchain Bridge Exploit
Midnight's NIGHT token dropped sharply after a Wanchain bridge exploit drained 515 million NIGHT tokens worth approximately $13.2 million due to a signature reuse flaw, though the exploit did not affect Cardano's base layer or Midnight validator infrastructure.
XRP Ledger Axelar Integration Opens A New Cross-Chain DeFi Route
The XRP Ledger has integrated with Axelar, enabling XRP and XRPL-native assets to access cross-chain DeFi across EVM and Cosmos ecosystems, improving interoperability without making XRPL a native EVM chain.
Ripple MiCA Authorization Opens A Wider European Payments Lane
Ripple has secured full MiCA authorization in Europe, enabling compliant crypto payment services across EU and EEA markets, which may boost institutional adoption but does not directly clear XRP trading.
Blackrock Pulls $116 Million Into IBIT as Bitcoin Funds Post Longest Streak Since May
US spot bitcoin ETFs attracted $226.92 million on Monday, extending their inflow streak to five sessions. Blackrock's IBIT led with $116 million, while ether, XRP, and solana funds also saw gains.
Grayscale Files S-1 for Worldcoin ETF as WLD Jumps 4.5% but Still 97% Below Its 2024 Peak
Grayscale has filed an S-1 registration statement with the SEC for a Worldcoin ETF, causing WLD to jump 4.5% to $0.37. The token remains 97% below its March 2024 peak.
Crypto Markets Add $70B Daily as Bitcoin's Price Hits Monthly High: Market Watch
Bitcoin's price rebounded to a monthly high above $66,000, pushing the total crypto market cap up by $70 billion in a day, with altcoins like Cardano and Ethereum also seeing gains.
Grayscale to Pay Quarterly Cash From ETH and SOL Staking Rewards
Grayscale plans to convert staking rewards from its Ethereum and Solana ETFs into cash distributions paid quarterly to shareholders, starting around Aug. 7, pending SEC approval.
Chainlink CCIP Joins Central Bank Digital Asset Pilots
Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol is being tested in central bank digital asset and tokenized settlement pilots, including Brazil’s Drex and Hong Kong’s Ensemble initiatives.
XRP Ledger Amendments Near Validator Vote Deadline
The XRP Ledger is approaching a key validator voting window for proposed protocol amendments. Proposed changes require 80% validator support for activation, highlighting XRPL's governance process.
Solana Stablecoin Market Cap Hits $15B As Network Liquidity Deepens
Solana's stablecoin market capitalization has crossed $15 billion, reflecting deeper liquidity and utility for trading, DeFi, and payments beyond speculative activity.
Anchorage Adds Native TRX Staking For Institutional Custody Clients
Anchorage Digital has launched native TRX staking for institutional clients, enabling them to earn TRON network rewards directly from a regulated custody environment without moving assets out of custody.
XRP Open Interest Hits $2.6B As Derivatives Demand Climbs
XRP futures open interest surged to $2.6 billion, a 10% increase in 24 hours, signaling heightened derivatives activity. The buildup may indicate both bullish potential and increased volatility risk.
Cardano Van Rossem Hard Fork Moves Mainnet to Protocol Version 11
Cardano has activated the Van Rossem hard fork on mainnet, moving the network to Protocol Version 11. This upgrade marks the first major protocol change enacted through Cardano's on-chain governance framework.
Russia Nears Final Crypto Vote With Retail Caps, Licensed Exchanges and Bitcoin Trade
Russia's State Duma is set to vote on July 21 on a sweeping crypto bill that would legalize regulated trading and cross-border settlements while maintaining a ban on domestic crypto payments. The bill includes retail purchase caps and licensed exchange requirements.
CLARITY Act Would Protect Customer Crypto From Exchange Bankruptcies, Senator Says
Senator Cynthia Lummis says the CLARITY Act would ensure customer-owned crypto remains customer property if an exchange fails, addressing a legal gap exposed by the bankruptcies of Celsius and Voyager.
HIP-4 Upgrade: Hyperliquid Opens Door to Permissionless Prediction Markets
Hyperliquid's HIP-4 upgrade will allow any user to deploy prediction markets using validator-approved templates, with a 500,000 HYPE staking requirement and penalties for improper settlement.
Japan's Wealth Is Returning: Anonymous BOJ Insider Sparks Panic Over Looming Carry Trade Unwind
Anonymous Bank of Japan insider Yuto Kanzaki claims the central bank is preparing measures to bring Japanese wealth home, potentially triggering a massive unwinding of the yen carry trade that could drain global stock and crypto liquidity.
Cardano Triggers First Fully Onchain Governed Hard Fork in Network History
Cardano activated the Van Rossem hard fork on July 18, 2026, marking the first upgrade fully governed by onchain voting. The fork lowers smart contract costs and enhances security, while whale accumulation of ADA rises.
Zakura Node Syncs in Four Hours as Zcash Prepares July 28 Ironwood Hard Fork
Zcash developers are sealing off a shielded pool with a critical bug via the Ironwood hard fork, while the new Zakura node syncs five times faster, boosting network resilience.
Latam Insights: Unpacking Bolivia's Stablecoin Push, Venezuela's Massive P2P Market, and Argentina's Libra Crackdown
Bolivia explores integrating USDT into its financial system to combat a foreign currency crisis, Venezuela's Binance P2P volumes reach $1.38 billion rivaling oil exports, and an Argentine judge freezes wallets tied to the Libra token.
Brazil’s CVM Launches Strategic Working Group to Regulate Securities Tokenization
Brazil’s securities regulator has formed a working group to develop rules for securities tokenization, aiming to support a rapidly growing market expected to surpass $740 million in 2025.
FTX Plans to Pay Creditors $900 Million as Fifth Distribution Starts on July 31
FTX will begin a $900 million fifth distribution to creditors on July 31, 2026, bringing cumulative recoveries to over $10 billion. Some customer classes will receive up to 120% of their claim value.
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Champions Self-Custody to Reach 1 Billion Users
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong stresses that self-custody wallets are essential for onboarding the next billion users, bypassing regulatory friction and supporting AI agent adoption. Meanwhile, Base leadership transitions to focus on trading, payments, and agents.
US Sanctions Freeze $131M In Iranian Central Bank Stablecoins On TRON
US sanctions have frozen $131 million in USDT on TRON linked to Iran, highlighting the tension between permissionless blockchains and centralized stablecoin issuer compliance.
SBI Holdings Acquires Coinhako Majority Stake, Deepens its Asia Crypto Footprint
SBI Holdings has acquired a majority stake in Singapore-based crypto exchange Coinhako after securing regulatory approval, strengthening its push into digital assets, stablecoins, and tokenized markets across Asia.
Chainlink Tests Support As CCIP Moves From Hype To Usage
Chainlink is testing support as traders shift focus from the CCIP narrative to measurable adoption. The market wants to see whether cross-chain integrations translate into real usage.
Solana Holds Support Even As Layer-1 Flows Turn Uneven
Solana is holding near support as capital flows across major layer-1 assets remain uneven, leaving traders uncertain about whether SOL is stabilizing or pausing before another test lower.
T. Rowe Price Crypto ETF Gives BNB And Solana A New Institutional Wrapper
T. Rowe Price has launched an active multi-token spot crypto ETF on NYSE Arca, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, BNB, and Solana, moving beyond single-asset crypto products for institutional investors.
Tether's USDT Adds Over 30 Million Wallets Every Quarter, CEO Paolo Ardoino Says
Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino reveals USDT's user base is growing by more than 30 million new wallets per quarter, pushing total users past 550 million as market capitalization hovers near all-time highs.
Investors Push $79M Into Bitcoin ETFs as Ether Funds Lose $28M
On July 16, bitcoin ETFs attracted $79.15 million in inflows while ether funds lost $28.04 million. XRP and Solana ETFs also saw gains, and T. Rowe Price launched a multi-token ETF with a notable HYPE allocation.
A16z-Linked Whale Dumps $28 Million in HYPE as Token Slides 10% in a Day
A whale wallet linked to venture firm Andreessen Horowitz deposited 437,000 HYPE worth $28.38 million to exchanges over two days, as HYPE fell by nearly 11% amid a broader crypto market selloff.
Maestro Trading Bot Now Supports Robinhood Chain
Maestro, the Telegram-based trading bot, has integrated with Robinhood Chain, an Ethereum layer-2 network built on Arbitrum, offering fast execution, limit orders, copy trading, and broad DEX coverage.
Morgan Stanley Completes E*Trade Crypto Rollout With 50 Basis Point Fees: Here's What Clients Get
Morgan Stanley's E*Trade has finished rolling out spot bitcoin, ether, and solana trading to U.S. clients with a 50-basis-point fee, undercutting rivals like Coinbase and Robinhood as Wall Street's crypto push accelerates.
Argentine Judge Orders Urgent Freeze of Crypto Wallets Tied to Controversial Libra Token
A federal judge in Argentina has ordered the identification and freezing of 25 cryptocurrency wallets linked to the Libra token, after police tracked millions in funds through exchanges like Binance. The remaining assets are now managed by a trust planning to distribute them to local companies.
DeFi’s Newest Threat: How Malicious Liquidity Pools Are Trick-Quoting Ethereum and Polygon Users
DeFi infrastructure firm Enso has identified a new class of malicious liquidity pools called 'toxic pools' that manipulate transaction simulations, causing users to receive worse trade execution than quoted or lose gas fees in failed transactions.
Pakistan’s Crypto Regulator Fights to Save Asset-Backed Tokens from a Total Ban
Pakistan’s virtual assets regulator pushes for a nuanced religious stance on digital currencies after a seminary ruling cast uncertainty over crypto adoption.
Blackrock Ignites Crypto ETF Comeback as Bitcoin, Ether Flows Turn Green
Crypto ETF flows turned positive for a second straight day, with bitcoin funds adding $107.80 million and ether ETFs bringing in $53.83 million, led by Blackrock's IBIT and ETHA, as selling pressure subsides.
ONDO Jumps 15% After Ondo Finance and SBI Group Build Japan Tokenization Push
ONDO token surged 15% after Ondo Finance partnered with SBI Group to tokenize Japanese assets and joined the DTCC's tokenization initiative alongside major financial institutions.
CRO Surges as Crypto.com Secures $400M in Citadel Securities-Led Funding
Crypto.com has secured a $400 million investment from Citadel Securities, leading to a 25% surge in its native token CRO. The funding round values the exchange at $20 billion.
White House Touts 'Trump Coin' as TRUMP Memecoin Holders Sit on $3.81 Billion in Losses
The White House promoted a physical commemorative $1 coin bearing President Trump's likeness, causing momentary confusion with the TRUMP memecoin, where nearly 989,000 wallets hold losses totaling $3.81 billion.
Ripple's Schwartz Says SEC Treated XRP Like a Security Despite Calling the Crypto 'Just Code'
Ripple CTO Emeritus David Schwartz argues the SEC effectively treated XRP as a security despite acknowledging it was not inherently one, challenging a former SEC attorney's interpretation of the Ripple case.
Jesse Pollak Steps Down from Base Leadership After Social Strategy Failure
Base creator Jesse Pollak is leaving his leadership role after admitting that his bet on on-chain social networking failed to drive adoption as expected, with Jordan Fish taking over.
Solana Hits 300,000 RWA Holders as Ethereum's $16.3 Billion Value Lead Starts to Slip
Solana's real-world asset (RWA) holder base has surpassed 300,000 wallets, leading all blockchains, while Ethereum retains a $16.3 billion value lead. Solana's tokenized asset value doubled to $3.45 billion in 2026, driven by retail adoption.
Quickswap Adopts Orbs Layer 3 Perps Stack After 81.8% Vote, Challenging CEX Execution
Quickswap integrates Orbs' Perpetual Hub Ultra 2.0 as its default perpetual futures infrastructure after an 81.8% community vote, aiming to rival centralized exchanges with on-chain execution.
Key Solana Indicator Flashes Buy Signal; Analysts Eye $120
Solana (SOL) shows a bullish SuperTrend buy signal for the first time since October, with analysts targeting $96 and $121. A Morgan Stanley Solana ETF filing adds further momentum.
Bitmine Makes Ethereum King, Turns 98% of Revenue Into Staking Windfall
Bitmine reported $45.7 million in Q3 staking revenue, ending its focus on bitcoin mining. The firm now holds 5.4 million ether valued at $10.85 billion to fuel its MAVAN staking platform.
Bitcoin Blasts Past $65K as Soft Inflation Ignites Stocks, Gold and Crypto
Bitcoin surged above $65,000 on Wednesday after a softer-than-expected U.S. producer price report boosted stocks, gold, and crypto, even as Middle East supply fears kept oil prices near multi-year highs.
Ripple (XRP) News Today: July 15
Ripple partners with nonprofits and joins the x402 Foundation, while XRP ETFs see first outflows. The token trades at $1.11 with mixed analyst predictions.
Is Wrapped Bitcoin Flashing a Bullish Signal? Exchange Outflows Hit Six-Week High
Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC) saw its largest exchange outflow in six weeks, with 326 tokens withdrawn from exchanges in a single day, potentially signaling a bullish recovery for the crypto market.
Morgan Stanley Updates Ethereum and Solana ETF Filings as Coinbase Takes Custody and Staking Role
Morgan Stanley filed amended S-1 statements for its proposed spot Ethereum and Solana ETFs, naming Coinbase as custodian and staking facilitator with a 0.14% sponsor fee.
XRP Gains Institutional Momentum as SBI Expands Finance Infrastructure in Japan
SBI Digital Finance and Doppler Finance have formed a strategic partnership to accelerate institutional XRP finance in Japan, citing the country's regulatory clarity and large XRP community as key factors.
TxFlow’s Probly Channel Puts Prediction Markets Back In The L1 Experiment Zone
TxFlow introduced Probly as a second channel for prediction markets on its L1, aiming to support a dedicated market ecosystem. The development fits a broader trend of chains launching app-specific lanes.
XRP Enters AI Agent Payments Push as Ripple Joins x402 Foundation
Ripple joins the x402 Foundation, supporting XRP and RLUSD for AI agent payments. The Linux Foundation-backed initiative aims to create an open payment standard for automated commerce.
Whales Accumulate Cardano as Retail Investors Reduce Holdings
Cardano's largest holders have increased their holdings to the highest level since February 2023, while smaller investors have reduced their positions by 0.7% over the past four months, according to Santiment data.
Interactive Brokers Unleashes Stablecoin Rails, Slashes Crypto Trading Costs
Interactive Brokers has added 12 digital assets and enabled 24/7 stablecoin wallet transfers, while cutting crypto trading fees to as low as 0.12% — undercutting competitors by up to 85%.
Anchorage Digital Expands TRON Support With Native TRX Staking and TRC-20 Assets
Anchorage Digital has expanded its TRON support with native TRX staking and custody for TRC-20 assets, enabling institutions to securely stake and earn rewards through the federally chartered crypto bank.
Hackers Hijack SpaceX and Starlink X Accounts to Push SCATMAN Memecoin Scam
Hackers took over SpaceX and Starlink accounts on X to promote a SCATMAN memecoin, later executing a rug pull that netted approximately $108,000 in Ethereum.
Ripple, Coinbase, Circle Join Linux x402 Foundation to Help Shape AI Payments
Ripple, Coinbase, and Circle have joined the Linux Foundation’s x402 Foundation as premier members, aiming to develop an open protocol for AI-driven payments using cryptocurrencies like XRP and USDC.
Interpol Operation Exposes $122,000,000 Crypto Wallet in Global Fraud Sweep
An Interpol operation spanning 97 countries uncovered a $122 million crypto wallet linked to a 20-year-old suspect arrested in Thailand for romance scams.
Bolivia Evaluates Integrating USDT Into Its National Financial System Following Crypto Ban Reversal
Bolivia is studying the inclusion of USDT stablecoin in its national payment system alongside the fiat currency to address a foreign exchange crisis, following a reversal of the crypto ban.
Trump Torches Iran Ceasefire as Brent Crude Tops $83 and Bitcoin Sinks Below $62K
U.S. President Donald Trump declared a June ceasefire with Iran over after fresh strikes, sending Brent crude above $83 and Bitcoin below $62,000 amid renewed conflict in the Strait of Hormuz.
Ethereum Holds Below $1,800 As ETF Hopes Meet a More Cautious Futures Market
Ethereum remains below $1,800 despite ETF anticipation, with lower futures open interest indicating traders are cautious. The market awaits stronger institutional demand to validate the bullish narrative.
Scammer Makes $135K After Hijacking SpaceX, Starlink Accounts to Shill Meme Coin
A hacker made over $135,000 by hijacking SpaceX and Starlink's X accounts to promote a meme coin called SCATMAN, which briefly surged to a $2 million market cap before crashing.
Robinhood’s Chainlink CCIP Integration Raises The Stakes For Tokenized Equity Infrastructure
Robinhood has selected Chainlink's Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) for its Layer-2 network to support secure cross-chain messaging and oracle infrastructure for tokenized equity markets.
Ripple’s Luxembourg License Gives XRP’s Parent Company A Cleaner Europe Story
Ripple secured MiCA authorization in Luxembourg, giving it a clear regulatory path for expanding services across the EEA and strengthening its institutional pitch.
World Cup Prediction Markets Hit $5.81 Billion Across 52 Events Amid Buying Frenzy
Prediction markets Polymarket and Kalshi have processed over $5.81 billion in volume across 52 World Cup events, with France leading at 39% win probability.
SBI Holdings and Solana Foundation Partner to Launch Japan’s On-Chain Financial Markets
SBI Holdings and the Solana Foundation have formed a strategic partnership to create SBI Solana Global, aiming to connect Japan's economy with global liquidity through stablecoins, tokenized assets, and AI-powered payment infrastructure.
Trump Escalates CLARITY Act Push as China Threatens US Crypto Lead
President Trump urged the Senate to pass the CLARITY Act, warning that China and other countries could seize control of cryptocurrency innovation and challenge America's lead in artificial intelligence.
Robinhood Chain Surges: L2 Posts More Than $3 Billion in DEX Volume With 7 Million Daily Transfers
Robinhood Chain processed over $3 billion in DEX volume in its first week, driven mainly by meme coin trading, while tokenized stocks remain a small part of the ecosystem.
3 Years After The Key Ripple-SEC Ruling: How XRP Went From SEC Target to Institutional Asset
Three years after Judge Analisa Torres' landmark ruling that XRP's programmatic sales were not securities, XRP has evolved from a regulatory target into an institutional asset, with major relistings, partnerships, acquisitions, and the launch of spot ETFs.
Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Snap 8-Week Outflow Run With Combined Inflows of $282 Million
After eight consecutive weeks of redemptions, U.S. spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs returned to positive weekly inflows from July 6 to July 10, led by BlackRock’s IBIT and ETHA.
Bitmine Snaps Up Over 30,500 ETH as Tom Lee Focuses on Crypto's New Success Story
Bitmine Immersion Technologies acquires 30,567 ETH, increasing its total holdings to 5.77 million tokens, and continues to stake its Ethereum for passive income, as chairman Tom Lee highlights the success of Robinhood Chain and growing institutional adoption.
Bitcoin Whale Moves $188M After 7 Years; Ethereum Rotation Continues
A dormant bitcoin address holding 2,931 BTC moved $188 million after seven years, while another whale swapped 17,385 ETH for 496.3 BTC, highlighting shifting market dynamics.
Clarity Act Enters a Make-or-Break Week as Senate Returns With Aug. 7 Clock Ticking
The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act faces a decisive stretch with about 20 working days left before the August recess, as the Senate returns from break. Key votes, new bill drafts, and inflation data will determine its fate.
Hackers Hijack SpaceX and Starlink X Accounts to Promote SCATMAN Memecoin on Robinhood Chain
Attackers compromised the official X accounts of SpaceX and Starlink to promote a memecoin called SCATMAN, which briefly reached a $32 million market cap on Robinhood Chain before the hacker dumped tokens for about $135,000 in ether.
Bitcoin Drops Below $63K as Trump Resumes Iran Strikes While Oil Jumps 4.5%
Bitcoin fell 2% to around $63,000 after the U.S. launched a third round of strikes on Iran and Tehran closed the Strait of Hormuz, sending Brent crude up 4.5%.
Ripple Almost Shut Down and Distributed XRP After SEC Lawsuit, CEO Reveals
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse revealed that the company nearly shut down after the SEC filed a lawsuit over XRP in 2020, considering distributing its holdings to shareholders. The case ended in 2025 after a mixed court ruling.
Grayscale Places XRP at the Center of the Global Payments Narrative
Grayscale classified XRP as a 'global payments' asset within its digital asset narrative framework, highlighting its role in cross-border settlement and institutional infrastructure.
LAB Token Collapses 90%, Strike Launches Volatility-Proof Product, and Other Crypto News
LAB Token crashes 80% amid insider manipulation allegations, Trump declares himself a 'big crypto guy', Sony Bank wins OCC approval for stablecoin trust, and Strike introduces bitcoin-backed loans without price liquidations.
LAB Token Crashes 97% as ZachXBT Links Massive Sales to Team-Funded Wallets
Blockchain investigator ZachXBT reported that wallets funded by the LAB token team sold millions of tokens, driving the price down 97% from its all-time high. The token now trades below $0.55 after peaking at $27 in May.
Could Japan Become XRP's Biggest Growth Market? Here's Why the Odds Are Rising
Japan's regulatory reforms and institutional developments, including SBI's pro-XRP initiatives and a potential XRP ETF, position the country as a key growth market for Ripple's token.
Grayscale Identifies 5 Crypto Networks Positioned to Benefit From Tokenized Equities
Grayscale Research names Ethereum, Solana, BNB Chain, Avalanche, and Canton Network as blockchain networks likely to benefit from the evolution of equity tokenization, outlining three phases from wrappers to issuer-sponsored securities.
Corporate Bitcoin Holder Empery Digital Sells $87M in BTC, Joining Growing Trend
Empery Digital sold 1,400 BTC for $87 million to repay debt and fund expansion into AI infrastructure, becoming the latest publicly traded Bitcoin treasury firm to reduce holdings amid market pressure.
Crypto Market Adds $170 Billion in 10 Days as Bitcoin Reclaims $64K: Here's What's Driving the Surge
The total cryptocurrency market capitalization has climbed $170 billion since July 1, reaching $2.28 trillion as Bitcoin traded above $64,100, driven by recovering ETF flows and Federal Reserve commentary.
XRP ETFs Brush Against $1 Billion in Assets as 9-Week Inflow Streak Comes to an End
U.S. spot XRP ETFs ended July 10 holding $996.65 million in net assets, just shy of $1 billion, as a nine-week inflow streak came to an end with a $7.29 million weekly outflow.
Peckshield: $5.25 Million Drained From Hedera and Bridged to Ethereum in Suspected Exploit
Blockchain security firm Peckshield reports a suspected exploit on the Hedera network, with $5.25 million in stolen funds bridged to Ethereum. The attacker's wallet, initially funded via Tornado Cash, holds 2,360 ETH and 15.58 WBTC.
Morgan Stanley Targets Ethereum and Solana ETF Market Share Amid Intensifying Fee Competition
Morgan Stanley is positioning its proposed Ethereum and Solana ETFs to capture market share as competition intensifies, combining low fees, staking rewards, and institutional custody.
Kraken Tether Gold Listing Adds Commodity-Backed Twist to Crypto Trading
Kraken has listed Tether Gold (XAUT), allowing traders to access gold-backed digital assets directly on the exchange, expanding liquidity and utility for commodity-linked tokens.
Chainlink Expands CCIP Support to Arbitrum Orbit, Targeting Security in Layer-3 Messaging
Chainlink has integrated its Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) with Arbitrum Orbit, providing layer-3 builders with secure messaging and token transfer infrastructure as app-specific chains multiply.
Tether’s TON Expansion Turns USDT Into A Bigger Piece Of Telegram’s On-Chain Stack
Tether expands USDT integrations with TON protocols, strengthening the link between stablecoin utility and Telegram-connected apps, as distribution becomes a key factor in crypto.
Solana Priority Fee Update Aligns Validator Rewards and Burn Mechanics
Solana's updated priority fee specifications refine validator reward structures and burn mechanics, highlighting the network's ongoing economic optimization.
Coinbase Adds Support for Render Token, Expanding AI Compute Trading
Coinbase has added support for Render (RNDR), providing traders with more liquidity and access to one of the leading decentralized AI compute assets.
NOWPayments CEO Kate Lifshits Advocates for Zero-Fee Crypto Payouts Using Email
NOWPayments CEO Kate Lifshits argues that businesses should no longer pay per crypto payout, introducing a zero-fee email-based payout system to eliminate network fees and streamline operations.
Bitcoin Pushes Above $64K as $96M in Bearish Bets Collapse and Momentum Rebuilds
Bitcoin erased mid-week geopolitical losses, surging 2% to $64,653 and triggering $96 million in short liquidations as the broader crypto market cap rose to $2.28 trillion.
Bitcoin Reclaims $64K Despite Strategy Sale and US-Iran Tensions: Weekly Recap
Bitcoin rebounded to $64,000 this week despite a major sale by Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) and renewed conflict between the US and Iran, while Ripple secured a full MiCA license in Europe.
From Tokenized Stocks to CASHCAT - Why Robinhood Chain Is Dominating Crypto Conversations
Robinhood's new Arbitrum-based Layer 2 network has quickly gained attention with tokenized stocks and a meme coin frenzy, but also faces skepticism over liquidity and sustainability.
Robinhood Chain Flips Hyperliquid in DEX Volume amid RWA, DeFi, CASHCAT Buzz
Robinhood Chain has surpassed Hyperliquid in 24-hour decentralized exchange volume, processing $433 million amid growing demand for RWA tokenization, DeFi tools, and the CASHCAT meme coin.
Ripple Remedies Timeline Keeps XRP Legal Watchers Focused On The Final Stretch
The Ripple case moves closer to final judgment as a remedies timeline outlines penalties and injunctions, with market attention on the legal outcome's clarity for XRP.
Fidelity Solana ETF Filing Keeps Custody Questions At The Centre Of The SOL Fund Race
Fidelity's Solana ETF filing renews focus on custody and trust structure as issuers test SEC appetite for spot crypto funds.
Solana Priority Fee Specs Put Validator Economics Back In Focus
Solana's SIMD-0096 proposal directs 100% of priority fees to block producers, reshaping validator incentives and raising key questions about network economics under load.
MakerDAO Rebrand Debate Shows Endgame Is Moving From Theory To Execution
MakerDAO's latest governance discussions outline the Spark rollout and Endgame mechanics, signaling that the long-running rebrand and restructuring effort is entering the execution phase.
Robinhood Chain Tops $560 Million in Daily DEX Volume, Fueled by Meme Coin Boom
Robinhood Chain daily DEX volume exceeds $560 million as meme coin trading surges, with nearly 16,000 new tokens created in a day. Arbitrum earns 10% of fees, and Pumpfun adds support for Robinhood tokens.
Swift And Chainlink Settlement Trials Keep Tokenized Assets In The Banking Conversation
Swift and Chainlink have completed tokenized asset settlement trials using CCIP, indicating continued institutional interest in blockchain interoperability.
Ripple Partners with Veterans Nonprofit, Gains Luxembourg Approval, and Sees XRP ETF Inflows Surge
Ripple has announced several partnerships including a veterans nonprofit and a university athletics program, received regulatory approval in Luxembourg, and witnessed significant inflows into spot XRP ETFs, yet XRP price remains subdued.
Kresus Launches Crypto Inheritance Service for Secure Wealth Transfer
Kresus introduces a new service allowing users to create secure succession plans for their cryptocurrency holdings without sharing private keys.
Wells Fargo Discloses Major Crypto Holdings in Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana ETFs and Related Stocks
Wells Fargo has disclosed significant crypto exposure in its latest SEC filing, including holdings in Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana ETFs, as well as stakes in Strategy (MSTR) and Bitmine (BMNR). The bank increased positions in some assets while reducing others.
Quantum Computing Threat Prompts Crypto Firms to Prepare Post-Quantum Defenses
Crypto firms are developing quantum-resistant defenses as advances suggest quantum computers could break encryption by 2029, posing an existential threat to cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum.
Flexa Expands Crypto Payments Across 37 European Markets
Flexa expands its regulated payments platform across 37 SEPA countries, enabling merchants to accept crypto payments with euro settlement and no custody or volatility.
Bitwise Solana ETF Filing Keeps The SOL Fund Race Moving Beyond Theory
Bitwise has filed for a Solana ETF, adding to the growing race for crypto funds beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum, even as approval remains uncertain.
Ripple Brings XRP to Jayhawk Uniforms in First Major College Crypto Jersey Sponsorship
The University of Kansas and Ripple have announced a multiyear partnership that will feature the XRP brand on Jayhawk athletic uniforms, marking the first cryptocurrency sponsorship to appear on a major college athletics program's jersey.
Paxos USDGL Launch Adds a Singapore-Regulated Twist to Yield-Bearing Stablecoins
Paxos has launched USDGL, a yield-bearing stablecoin tailored for the Singapore market, introducing a regulated framework to the growing competition among yield-generating digital assets.
LAB Token Crashes 80% to $1.25 as $5B Market Cap Vanishes in 48 Hours
LAB Trade's native token collapsed 90% in 48 hours, wiping out billions in market cap amid insider control and manipulation allegations. On-chain detective ZachXBT criticized major exchanges for failing to intervene.
Trust Wallet Integrates Robinhood Chain as Vlad Tenev Touts RWA Network that Handles Memes Too
Trust Wallet has integrated Robinhood Chain, an Ethereum-compatible Layer-2 network, enabling self-custody support for assets and reducing transaction costs to fractions of a cent.
WEMIX Trading on Kraken Gives Gaming Tokens Another Liquidity Test
WEMIX has gone live on Kraken, offering a fresh liquidity test for Web3 gaming tokens amid market attempts to separate real developments from hype.
Blackrock’s IBIT Lifts Bitcoin ETFs With $54.8 Million as Inflows Reach Day 3
Bitcoin ETFs extended their inflow streak to three days, led by Blackrock’s IBIT adding $54.8 million, while ether ETFs saw four consecutive days of inflows.
Trump Calls Iran 'Islamic Republic of Japan' as Oil Surges 5% and Stocks Crash
President Trump declared the US-Iran ceasefire over and threatened to destroy Iran's infrastructure, causing oil to surge 5%, stocks to plummet, and over $385 million in crypto liquidations.
Ripple Partners with Kansas Jayhawks for First NCAA Crypto Sponsorship
Ripple announces a five-year jersey patch deal with the Kansas Jayhawks, marking the first crypto sponsorship of an NCAA Division 1 athletics program. XRP logo will appear on football and basketball uniforms.
Ripple Lands Major XRP Partnership as Garlinghouse Shares Rare Personal Moment
Ripple has partnered with the University of Kansas Jayhawks, making XRP the first crypto logo on a major college athletics jersey. CEO Brad Garlinghouse, a KU alumnus, called it a rare blend of his professional and personal worlds.
Crypto Market Selloff: $450M Liquidations In Bitcoin, ETH, XRP As Trump Says Iran MoU Is 'Over'
A sharp selloff hit the crypto market after President Trump declared the Iran MoU 'over,' triggering nearly $450 million in liquidations across Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and other major cryptocurrencies.
$12 Trillion Vanguard Signals Deeper Crypto Push With New Head of Digital Assets Position
Vanguard, managing about $12 trillion in assets, is hiring a Head of Digital Assets to lead strategy and execution within its Personal Wealth division, signaling a structured reassessment of digital asset capabilities.
XRPL’s Latest AMM Upgrade Shows Ripple’s Ecosystem Is Still In Build Mode
XRPL developers have rolled out mainnet AMM-related upgrades in the latest rippled release, focusing on improving execution and resolving pool behavior issues, highlighting ongoing development beyond regulatory headlines.
XRP Adoption Surges: $4 Billion Tokenized Assets, ETF Inflows, and Growing Wallet Creation
XRP is experiencing a triple boost in adoption metrics, with approximately $4 billion in tokenized real-world assets, eight consecutive weeks of spot XRP ETF inflows, and a 40% rise in new wallet creation, according to treasury firm Evernorth.
Binance’s IO Listing Extends The Market’s Appetite For Decentralized Compute Narratives
Binance's listing of the IO token on spot markets signals continued market appetite for decentralized compute and AI narratives.
Kraken’s Motion To Dismiss Keeps The SEC Exchange Cases Under Pressure
Kraken has filed a motion to dismiss the SEC’s amended complaint, arguing the regulator stretches securities law too far in the context of secondary trading.
SIMD-0096 Vote Gives Solana Validators A Bigger Cut Of Priority Fees
Solana validators backed SIMD-0096, redirecting 100% of priority fees to block producers, a change that could reshape validator incentives and the economics of network participation.
Bitwise's Solana Trust Move Keeps The ETF Pipeline Crowded
Bitwise registered a Solana trust entity in Delaware, indicating growing institutional interest in Solana ETFs beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum.
Coinbase Adds Wormhole To Spot Trading As Solana Infrastructure Tokens Gain Visibility
Coinbase has listed Wormhole's W token on spot markets, boosting visibility for cross-chain infrastructure and Solana ecosystem tokens.
Someone Stole $21M From BonkDAO Without Hacking Anything
An attacker stole $21.2 million from the BonkDAO treasury by exploiting low governance quorum—no hack was involved. BONK price fell 6.59% as withdrawals were halted on some exchanges.
The Top 8 Crypto Exchanges by Reserves; Binance Holds a $130.1B War Chest
Binance leads with $130.1B in tracked crypto assets, more than Coinbase and OKX combined, as real-time wallet data reveals concentration risks and asset composition differences among major exchanges.
Was It a Hack or Governance? BONK's $21M Treasury Vote Divides Crypto
An anonymous wallet spent $4.4 million to acquire BONK tokens, then used them to pass a governance vote that drained $21.2 million from the BonkDAO treasury, sparking debate over whether the action was theft or legitimate DAO governance.
SEC Unveils Sweeping 2026 Agenda to Reshape Crypto and Capital Markets
The SEC's 2026 Regulatory Agenda prioritizes crypto clarity, IPO reform, and expanded private market access under Chairman Paul Atkins.
Bitcoin Suisse Advances Middle East Expansion, Receives Financial Services Permission in Abu Dhabi
Bitcoin Suisse's subsidiary BTCS (Middle East) Ltd. has received Financial Services Permission from the Abu Dhabi Global Market, enabling regulated digital asset services for institutional clients in the UAE. The Swiss firm safeguards over $3.7 billion in crypto assets.
Hyperliquid Stays Near All-Time High, Even as Bitcoin ETFs Lose $6.5 Billion
Despite $6.5 billion exiting U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs and broader market weakness, Hyperliquid’s HYPE token trades near its all-time high, driven by strong ETF inflows and buyback tokenomics.
XRP Price Forecast July 2026 After Ripple Secures Full MiCA Approval in Luxembourg
Ripple's MiCA approval in Luxembourg provides regulatory boost for XRP expansion in Europe. XRP price hovers at $1.12 with potential to reach $1.30 if key resistance is broken.
XRP Ledger v3.2.0 Upgrade Nears Full Activation as Validator Adoption Hits 55%
The XRP Ledger is approaching a full upgrade to version 3.2.0 as over 55% of trusted validators have adopted the new software, with the network voting on the fixCleanup3_2_0 amendment that brings security fixes and protocol improvements.
Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Attract $286 Million as Blackrock Funds Spark Broad Recovery
Bitcoin and ether ETFs saw net inflows of $265.69 million and $20.66 million respectively on Monday, led by Blackrock funds, signaling a potential shift in institutional demand after weeks of redemptions.
Cardano Shows Signs of Life Again as ADA Rockets 40% After Massive FUD
Cardano's ADA surged 40% from a multi-year low, decoupling from other altcoins amid renewed holder growth and anticipation of the RealFi Phase 1 Testnet upgrade.
NYT: Donald Trump’s TRUMP Token Leaves Nearly a Million Buyers Down $3.81B
Nearly 1 million investors lost a combined $3.81 billion on President Trump's TRUMP memecoin, while Trump himself earned $636 million. Experts warn of potential civil lawsuits despite regulatory rollbacks.
June 2026 Market Recap: Bitcoin Hits 2-Year Low as ETFs Bleed $8.9B
Bitcoin closed June near a two-year low at ~$58,000, with spot Bitcoin ETFs recording $8.9 billion in net outflows since May 6, as capital rotated into AI stocks and large investors reduced exposure.
Coinbase Showcases Progress Toward All-in-One Financial Platform
Coinbase's monthly recap outlines advancements in tokenized stocks, AI-powered tools, stablecoins, and derivatives, pushing toward a unified financial platform.
Grayscale Spotlights the Applications Fueling Solana’s Rapid Growth
Grayscale reports that Solana's growing application ecosystem, featuring platforms like Raydium and Pump.fun, is driving over 100 million daily transactions and $360 billion in DEX volume year-to-date.
US Senator Seeks Memecoin Ban for Trump and Elected Officials After $636 Million Disclosure
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand renews push to prohibit elected officials from issuing or sponsoring digital assets, following President Trump's $636 million memecoin earnings disclosure in 2025.
Zcash Price Climbs 13% in a Week as Network Preps Ironwood Upgrade
Zcash developers are closing in on a July 21 mainnet launch for Ironwood, a network upgrade built to let any node operator verify the coin’s circulating supply on day one.
Bitcoin Recovers Toward $62K as ETF Inflows Return and Trump’s BTC Holdings Make Waves: Weekly Crypto Update
Bitcoin rebounds toward $62,000 as spot ETF inflows return and altcoins follow, but the market remains fragile with key resistance ahead.
Open USD Consortium Faces Allegations of Listing Partners Without Consent
The Open USD consortium falsely listed companies like Samsung as partners without their consent, damaging credibility and sparking industry backlash.
Tokenized Stocks Emerge as Altcoin Lifeline Amid Crypto Market Reset
Tokenized stocks are gaining attention as a rare bright spot in the crypto market, attracting capital while traditional altcoin narratives weaken.
Donald Trump Defends $1.2B Crypto Earnings: 'Nothing Illegal, Nothing Wrong'
President Donald Trump defended his family's crypto earnings, stating there was nothing illegal or wrong, following federal disclosures revealing over $2.2 billion in 2025 income.
TRON Sets Transaction and Active Address Records Driven by Stablecoin Settlements
TRON network set new usage records in June, exceeding 385 million total transactions and 26.9 million active wallet addresses, driven by high stablecoin settlement volume.
Solana Derivatives Market Sets Record $147 Billion Perps Volume in Q2 2026
Solana-based decentralized perpetual swap trading volume reached a record $147 billion in Q2 2026, marking growing dominance in the decentralized derivatives sector.
Ripple Co-Founder Chris Larsen's Super PAC Backs Key Democratic Primary Win
Ripple co-founder Chris Larsen's political action committee 'You Can Push Back' supported Manny Rutinel's victory in Colorado's 8th District Democratic primary, underscoring the growing financial influence of crypto executives in U.S. elections.
Hollywood Director Sentenced to 30 Months After Spending $11M Netflix Budget on Dogecoin
Director Carl Rinsch was sentenced to 30 months in prison for misappropriating $11 million from a Netflix production budget to trade Dogecoin and buy luxury goods.
Lummis Fires Back at Warren, Says CLARITY Act Has 16+ Illicit Finance Safeguards
Senator Cynthia Lummis defends the CLARITY Act against Elizabeth Warren's criticism, stating the bill includes over 16 safeguards to combat money laundering and sanctions evasion.
Chainlink Active Addresses Near 900,000 as LINK Exchange Balances Decline
Chainlink's unique holder addresses are approaching 900,000, while LINK exchange balances have fallen, indicating investor accumulation into cold storage. The reduction in liquid supply may signal a shift in market dynamics.
BNB Beacon Chain Launches Self-Service Recovery Tool for Orphaned BEP2 Tokens
BNB Beacon Chain introduces a self-service recovery tool for orphaned BEP2 and BEP8 assets, part of ongoing decommissioning plans.
Crypto ETFs Split as Ether, HYPE and Solana Gain While Bitcoin Loses $295 Million
Bitcoin ETFs extended their outflow streak to 10 days with $294.62 million in redemptions, while Ether, HYPE, and Solana ETFs attracted inflows on Wednesday.
French Police Expand Crypto Security After 77 Kidnapping Cases Drive New Protection Push
French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez announced a new security plan to protect cryptocurrency professionals after a sharp rise in violent crimes, with 77 crypto-related kidnappings recorded since January 2026.
Lizex.io Launches Large-Scale B2B Partnership Program for Crypto Services
Lizex.io, a fast-growing instant cryptocurrency exchange, has launched a B2B partnership program offering API access, white-label integration, and revenue sharing to crypto wallets, exchangers, and fintech products.
BNB Chain Unveils AI Agent Studio With Wallets, Payments and AWS Cloud Integration
BNB Chain has launched BNB Agent Studio, a developer platform for creating AI agents with wallets, onchain identities, payments and cloud hosting from a single prompt.
XRP Network Activity Hits 3-Month High After Leverage Flush
XRP's on-chain activity hit a three-month high following a sharp derivatives reset, with active addresses and wallet creation rates rising while XRP held the $1.00 support level.
Ripple Spotlights 8 Key RLUSD Developments Shaping Global Payments Push
Ripple highlights eight recent developments for its RLUSD stablecoin, including Mastercard support, Japanese approval, and new regional integrations in Turkey and Africa, signaling its expanding role in global payments and infrastructure.
Visa-Mastercard Stablecoin Debate Puts XRP Ledger Design Back In Focus
A new consortium-backed stablecoin, Open USD, involving major payments firms has renewed discussion about the XRP Ledger's early design, though it is not issued on XRPL.
TRON Activity Hits Record High as Stablecoin Settlement Dominates
TRON recorded its highest-ever network transaction throughput and active user levels in June 2026, settling $1.96 trillion in stablecoin transfers in Q1, reinforcing its role as a key stablecoin settlement layer.
Solana dApps Generated $257 Million In Q2 Revenue, Data Shows
Solana’s decentralized applications produced $257 million in revenue during Q2 2026, marking the ninth consecutive quarter the network has led major Layer 1 and Layer 2 chains in fee-generating activity.
Sui and Paga Partner to Bring Tokenized Assets to African Markets
Sui Foundation has partnered with African payments company Paga to explore tokenized real-world assets and blockchain-based financial tools, leveraging Sui's high-speed infrastructure and Paga's local reach.
STBL Launches USST Stablecoin on Stellar as Institutions Chase Real-World Asset Liquidity
STBL has launched USST, an institutional-grade stablecoin backed by real-world assets (RWAs), on the Stellar network, allowing holders of tokenized treasuries to access DeFi liquidity without giving up yield-bearing positions.
Solana Token Launches Hit 80-Day High as Meme Coin Activity Returns
Daily token creation on Solana has climbed to an 80-day high in late June and early July, driven by meme coin launch programs and Raydium-linked activity.
Ripple USD Activity Pushes XRP Ledger Settlement Volume Above $2.5 Billion
RLUSD stablecoin activity has generated over $2.5 billion in XRP Ledger settlement volume, with RLUSD/XRP trading volume nearing $900 million, according to research from Evernorth.
Dragonfly Leads $65M Bet on Erik Voorhees' Venice AI as Startup Reaches Unicorn Status
Venice AI, a privacy-focused AI platform founded by bitcoin advocate Erik Voorhees, raised $65 million in Series A funding at a $1 billion valuation, led by Dragonfly with participation from Coinbase Ventures and others.
Streamex Introduces 24/7 Digital Gold Trading Infrastructure
Streamex Corp. has launched 24/7 trading of its gold-backed token $GLDY on Solana via Orca, with a retail version coming soon.
BNB Beacon Chain Moves Token Recovery To Self-Service Tool
BNB Beacon Chain migration entered Phase 3, introducing a self-service recovery tool for users holding BEP2 and BEP8 tokens, enabling manual asset transfer to BSC while warning of phishing risks.
WhiteBIT Introduces TradeFi as Demand Grows for Multi-Asset Trading
WhiteBIT launches TradeFi, a new category with 45+ perpetual pairs for trading commodities, equities, and ETFs using crypto infrastructure.
Bitcoin ETFs Hit 9-Day Outflow Streak With $223 Million Exit as June Ends in the Red
Bitcoin ETFs recorded $222.64 million in outflows on Tuesday, extending a nine-day losing streak, while ether, XRP, Solana, and HYPE ETFs also ended the session in negative territory.
Prediction Market World Debuts on Solana, Lets Traders Bet on Bitcoin Moves and World Cup Outcomes
World, a fully onchain prediction market, launched on Solana inside the Phantom wallet, allowing users to trade on bitcoin price moves and World Cup outcomes without leaving the app.
BNB Chain Launches BNB Agent Studio for Autonomous AI Agents
BNB Chain has launched BNB Agent Studio, a platform that allows developers to deploy autonomous AI agents with onchain capabilities in about 15 minutes. The platform integrates with AWS and enables agents to accept crypto payments, persist across environments, and be owned as tradeable digital assets.
Ripple News and XRP Price Update Today: July 1
Ripple joins Open USD as a day-one integration partner, boosting institutional adoption, while XRP faces price pressure below $1. ETF inflows remain strong despite a recent market downturn.
Tron Hits Record Highs in June, Topping 385 Million Transactions and 26.9 Million Active Accounts
Tron set new usage records in June 2026, surpassing 385 million total transactions and 26.9 million active accounts, driven by its dominance in stablecoin settlements.
Trump Reports $1.4 Billion in 2025 Crypto Earnings; Memecoins and World Liberty Lead
President Trump disclosed at least $1.4 billion in crypto income for 2025, driven by TRUMP memecoin royalties and World Liberty Financial token sales. The filing also reveals over $100 million in Bitcoin holdings, while ethics concerns mount over a pending OCC bank charter.
UK Regulator Softens Landmark Crypto Rules in New Policy Adjustment
The Financial Conduct Authority has relaxed certain requirements of its cryptoasset regime, balancing investor protection with industry innovation.
Trump Discloses Over $1.4 Billion in Personal Crypto Income in Annual Filing
President Trump’s annual financial disclosure reveals $1.4 billion in personal crypto income, including royalties from memecoins and token sales.
Brazil Stablecoin Demand Explodes 158% Year-Over-Year to $2.6 Billion in May
New data from the Central Bank of Brazil shows stablecoin purchases surged 158% year-over-year to $2.632 billion in May 2026, highlighting growing demand for dollar-proxy assets across Latin America. The surge has sparked regulatory debate ahead of the October election.
XRP Gains From RLUSD Growth as $900M Trading Boom Deepens Liquidity, Evernorth Says
Evernorth data shows RLUSD's share of XRP Ledger trading rose to 12% by 2026, with RLUSD/XRP pair processing $900M in six months, deepening liquidity and solidifying XRP's role as the core settlement asset.
XRPL Lending Proposal Opens Door To Institutional Credit On The XRP Ledger
The XLS-65 and XLS-66 amendments for single asset vaults and a lending protocol are now open for voting on XRP Ledger mainnet, requiring 80% validator consensus to activate. The proposal aims to bring institutional credit infrastructure to XRPL while keeping credit approval off-chain.
TRON Stablecoin Volume Hits $1.96T As USDT Settlement Demand Surges
TRON processed $1.96 trillion in stablecoin transactions in Q1 2026, driven by low-fee USDT settlements, but faces centralization and low DeFi activity.
Ripple-Backed Evernorth Reveals How RLUSD Powered $2.5B Milestone For XRP
Evernorth's report shows RLUSD stablecoin has boosted XRP Ledger activity, with $2.5B trading volume and increasing supply, confirming RLUSD supports XRP rather than replacing it.
Ripple Pushes Global Compliance Expansion Ahead Of US Clarity Act Debate
Ripple is securing additional licenses in Singapore and Europe to expand utility-driven institutional products, signaling a shift in market structure rather than a simple price event.
Upbit Lists Gensyn As AI Crypto Narrative Gets New Korean Market Boost
Upbit has announced trading support for Gensyn, a decentralized AI GPU compute project, giving GEN exposure to Korean won, BTC, and USDT trading pairs and boosting its visibility in South Korea's active retail crypto market.
Goldman Sachs XRP Trust Filing Shows How Wall Street Is Testing Crypto Exposure
Goldman Sachs filings reveal exposure to XRP through regulated trust vehicles, highlighting how Wall Street tests altcoin exposure without direct token holdings.
BNB Chain Claims Lead Over Solana In Tokenized Stock Trading Volume
BNB Chain's tokenized stock trading volume has reportedly reached $5.2 billion, placing it ahead of Solana in this specific real-world asset category.
BNB Chain Overtakes Solana in Tokenized Stock Trading Volume Reaching $5.2B
BNB Chain surpassed Solana in cumulative trading volume for tokenized equities, reaching $5.2 billion driven primarily by Ondo Finance Global Markets. The milestone highlights shifting activity in real-world asset tokenization, though experts caution against overinterpreting the data due to differing metrics.
Blackrock’s $300M IBIT Exit Extends Bitcoin ETF Outflow Streak to 8 Days
Bitcoin ETFs lost $231.10 million as Blackrock’s IBIT drove an 8th straight outflow day, while XRP ETFs gained $15.34 million, showing demand shifting beyond bitcoin and ether.
Autheo Launches Decentralized Internet Operating System on Mainnet
Autheo has launched its decentralized operating system on Mainnet, aiming to provide a coordination layer for Web, blockchain, and AI interoperability. The testnet saw over 1.8 million wallets and 8.8 million transactions.
What's to Expect for BTC, ETH, XRP, and BNB Prices Ahead of EU MiCA's Tomorrow Deadline?
With the EU MiCA deadline approaching, Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and BNB face key support levels amid regulatory pressures and ETF outflows.
Ripple’s New XRP Ledger Protocol Allows Banks To Borrow Against Tokenized Assets
Ripple has proposed a native lending protocol for the XRP Ledger that would let banks and financial institutions borrow against tokenized assets while keeping credit decisions off-chain.
Autheo Launches Decentralized Operating System Mainnet for Web, Blockchain, and AI Coordination
Autheo has launched its decentralized operating system mainnet, designed as a coordination layer enabling interoperability between traditional web services, blockchain networks, and AI agents.
XRP Clings to $1 as Onchain Activity Jumps 72% and Leverage Clears Out
XRP holds above $1 as onchain activity surges 72% in two weeks, open interest drops to its lowest since July 2025, and spot ETF inflows extend to eight consecutive weeks.
MSTR Stock Prediction: Wall Street Reiterates $212 Target as STRC Soars 12% on Restructuring
Strategy (MSTR) stock surged 12% after announcing a plan to sell Bitcoin to boost USD reserves, prompting Cantor Fitzgerald to reiterate a $212 price target. The STRC preferred stock also jumped 12% on a dividend rate increase.
Senate Leaders Race to Pass CLARITY Act in July as Lummis Touts Consumer Safeguards
Senate Republican leaders are pushing to pass the Digital Asset Market Clarity (CLARITY) Act in July, with roughly four weeks before a monthlong recess, even as Senator Cynthia Lummis insists the bill protects consumers while clearing the way for responsible innovation.
Altcoin Market Cap Roundtrips Nearly 900 Days As Analyst Points To Major Support
Crypto analyst Michaël van de Poppe notes that altcoin market cap has erased nearly 900 days of gains, returning to a breakout area from late 2023. This zone could become a key support or accumulation point, but sustained recovery requires broader participation.
USDT Premium in India Jumps Past 8.5% as Stablecoin Supply Tightens
A sudden squeeze in Tether's USDT supply in India has pushed the stablecoin's local premium above 8.5%, more than double its usual level, signaling a sharp local shortage of dollar-pegged tether.
Ripple Spotlights XRPL Lending Protocol Proposal for Institutional Onchain Credit
Ripple outlined a proposed XRPL Lending Protocol to standardize institutional credit execution for tokenized assets while keeping underwriting off-chain, targeting markets such as treasuries, stablecoins, and private credit.
Polygon Says It Processed $80 Billion In Stablecoin Volume In May
Polygon reportedly processed $80 billion in stablecoin transfer volume in May, surpassing Solana and BNB Chain in stablecoin settlement activity.
BNB Chain Tops $5.2 Billion in Tokenized Stock Trading, Overtaking Solana
BNB Chain has surpassed $5.2 billion in cumulative tokenized stock trading volume, overtaking Solana. Growth is driven by multiple issuers like Ondo, bStocks, and xStocks, and rising demand for pre-IPO exposure.
HYPE ETFs Pull in $111 Million as Bitcoin and Ether Funds Lose Over $2 Billion
Bitcoin and ether ETFs suffered over $2 billion in outflows last week, while HYPE and XRP funds saw significant inflows, highlighting a sharp divergence in investor sentiment.
XRP Whales Move Away from Binance as Exchange Outflows Shift
Large XRP transfers are becoming more prominent across centralized exchanges overall, while their activity on Binance has declined significantly, according to CryptoQuant data.
Polygon Reports $80 Billion in Stablecoin Volume for May, Surpassing Solana and BNB Chain
Polygon reportedly processed $80 billion in stablecoin transfer volume in May, claiming to have surpassed Solana and BNB Chain in settlement activity, signaling growing utility.
ORE Surpasses 3 Million SOL Deployed For Mining Since V3 Launch
ORE has surpassed 3 million SOL deployed for mining since its V3 launch, highlighting significant capital participation in Solana DeFi. The milestone underscores both innovation and sustainability concerns around capital-intensive mining models.
Cardano Upgrade Approaches Testnet Phase Through Intersect Release
Cardano member organization Intersect has published progress updates indicating the next protocol upgrade is moving toward testnet preparation, focusing on development rather than price speculation.
SecondFi Outlines Recovery Plan After $2.4 Million Cardano Wallet Exploit
SecondFi completed a forensic review and outlined a plan to return assets within two weeks after a $2.4 million Cardano wallet exploit.
Sui Partners With Token Terminal to Deliver Institutional On-Chain Analytics
Sui Network has partnered with Token Terminal to integrate financial data and on-chain analytics into institutional research workflows, aiming to enhance data accessibility for professional users.
Arthur Hayes Bets $2.2 Million on SYN, Backing Hypercall to Challenge Deribit
BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes purchased about $2.2 million of SYN tokens, endorsing the Hypercall options platform on Hyperliquid as a potential rival to Deribit.
Bitmine Buys Another 27,000 ETH Despite Market Slump, Nears 5% of Ethereum Supply
Bitmine Immersion Technologies purchased 27,000 ETH during a market downturn, bringing its total holdings to 5.7 million tokens, or 4.7% of Ethereum's supply.
Samsung and SK Hynix Perpetuals Tumble as S. Korean Giants Unveil $518B AI Push
Samsung and SK Hynix announced a massive $518 billion AI and semiconductor chip project, but perpetuals tied to the companies tumbled as traders cite capital rotation from crypto to AI as bearish for the market.
Polygon Moves $80 Billion in Stablecoins in May, Passing Solana and BNB
Polygon processed approximately $80 billion in stablecoin transfer volume in May, leading all blockchains in transaction count and surpassing Solana and BNB Chain.
Ex-Ripple CTO Proposes XRP Ledger Reserve Transactions to Fix Front-Running Attacks
David Schwartz, former CTO of Ripple, proposes a transaction reservation scheme to prevent front-running attacks on the XRP Ledger's decentralized exchange and automated market makers.
'Engineers, Not Business Operators': Why Loopring Is Shutting Down Its DEX
Loopring, the first project to launch a zero-knowledge rollup on Ethereum, has announced it is shutting down its decentralized exchange due to outdated technology, poor adoption, and stronger engineering skills than business development.
Arthur Hayes Bets Big on Synapse's Hypercall as Deribit's Rival, SYN Token Jumps 26%
BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes has expressed support for Synapse Protocol's Hypercall options DEX, claiming it can challenge Deribit. His backing triggered a 26% surge in the SYN token.
Ripple’s CLARITY Truck Hits Washington as Congress Weighs Crypto Rules
Ripple deployed a branded truck in Washington, D.C. to promote the CLARITY Act amid growing Senate pressure for crypto market regulation.
Cardano Upgrade Approaches Testnet Phase Through Intersect
Cardano member organization Intersect has published progress updates for the next protocol upgrade, indicating movement toward testnet preparation.
Sui Partners With Token Terminal to Integrate On-Chain Analytics for Institutions
Sui Network has partnered with Token Terminal to provide institutional researchers with access to financial data and on-chain analytics, aiming to improve data transparency and analysis.
XRP ETFs vs Bitcoin & Ethereum ETFs: Who's Winning the Race?
XRP ETFs posted $15.63 million in daily inflows on June 26, while Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs extended their outflow streak to seven days, highlighting shifting investor demand.
Chainlink Smart Collateral Tech Selected for DTCC Financial Infrastructure Trial
Chainlink technology has been selected for collateral management and financial infrastructure trials by the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), signaling further institutional adoption of blockchain-based solutions.
Ethereum Whales Offload Almost $900M Worth of ETH: Is Another Crash Looming?
Ethereum whales have sold 550,000 ETH ($880 million) in one week, pushing the price below key support levels. Meanwhile, ETF investors also sold over $270 million, raising concerns of further downside.
XRP and HYPE Keep Winning the ETF Race as SOL Joins BTC and ETH
Spot ETFs for XRP and HYPE maintain positive inflows, while Solana funds turn negative, joining Bitcoin and Ethereum in outflows.
Bitwise Stakes $114 Million in HYPE on Hyperliquid as Its Spot ETF Doubles Down
Bitwise staked 1.775 million HYPE worth about $114 million on Hyperliquid, expanding its position through the firm's spot ETF fee allocation strategy.
Sui Partners With Token Terminal to Standardize Institutional On-Chain Financial Metrics
Sui Network partners with Token Terminal to integrate its on-chain metrics into an institutional-grade dashboard, enhancing data transparency and standardization for investors.
Sui Launches Seal MPC Framework to Secure Autonomous AI Agents
Mysten Labs has introduced Sui Seal MPC, a multi-party computation prototype designed to allow AI agents to execute on-chain actions without directly exposing private keys.
Ripple Secures Preliminary Luxembourg Approval to Prepare MiCA-Compliant XRP and RLUSD Operations
Ripple received a preliminary green light from Luxembourg's CSSF for a CASP license, positioning the company to prepare MiCA-compliant operations across the EEA. The approval remains subject to final conditions.
Ripple Partners with SBI Holdings for Japan RLUSD Stablecoin Launch
Ripple partners with SBI VC Trade to launch RLUSD stablecoin in Japan following JFSA approval as a Type 4 electronic payment instrument.
Crypto Venture Activity Narrows as Investor Participation Hits 6-Year Low
Crypto venture funding is shrinking as unique investor participation fell to 651 in Q2 2026, down from a record 2,564 in 2022, marking the lowest level since 2020.
Chainlink Build Program Shifts From Project Token Allocation to Direct LINK Payments
Chainlink’s Build program is restructuring partner economics, moving from project token allocations to direct commercial payments in LINK as a monetization refinement.
Caleb & Brown Integrates Ripple Payments to Speed Up Client Fiat Settlements
Caleb & Brown has integrated Ripple Payments to accelerate U.S. dollar withdrawals, highlighting blockchain-based settlement as an alternative to slower bank wires.
Aave and Solana Lead Crypto Rebound as Bitcoin Holds Critical $60K Support
Bitcoin stabilized around the $60,000 psychological support area on Saturday, while Aave and Solana led a weekend market rebound with sharp gains.
Ripple CEO Praises XRP, Questions Strategy's Impact on Bitcoin and Crypto
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse criticizes Strategy's leveraged Bitcoin strategy, stating it negatively impacts the market. He emphasizes that long-term value in crypto comes from utility, not speculation, while praising XRP's payments use case.
XRP Price Outlook as Ripple CEO Backs Bitcoin Rally
XRP holds above $1.05 as buyers defend key support, while Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse supports Bitcoin's role but questions leveraged accumulation strategies. XRP ETF inflows rise to $934 million amid European regulatory progress.
Nigeria, Rwanda Join Forces on Crypto Regulation to Counter Fraud
Nigeria and Rwanda have signed a cooperation agreement to strengthen digital asset oversight and combat fraud across their capital markets, signaling a regional push for unified crypto regulation.
Which EU Countries Are Crypto Firms Choosing for MiCA Licenses?
As the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation approaches, crypto firms are actively selecting EU member states for licensing. This article analyzes the preferred jurisdictions and the factors driving these choices.
Mysten Labs Launches Sui Seal MPC To Let AI Agents Transact Without Holding Keys
Mysten Labs launched Sui Seal MPC on the Sui mainnet, enabling autonomous AI agents to execute on-chain transactions without directly holding private keys through multi-party computation and Move smart-contract policies.
Caleb & Brown Adds Ripple Payments for Faster USD Withdrawals
Caleb & Brown has integrated Ripple Payments to enable faster U.S. dollar withdrawals for its brokerage clients, addressing delays caused by traditional banking hours.
Cardano Wallets Hit By SecondFi Exploit As Private Key Flaw Sparks Security Warning
SecondFi, formerly associated with the Yoroi wallet brand, suspended services after a critical flaw in its web-based wallet software exposed private keys, leading to a major theft of ADA tokens. The Cardano blockchain protocol itself was not compromised.
Solana Spot ETF Filings In Focus While SOL Trades Near Key Support
Morgan Stanley filed an amended S-1/A for a proposed Solana trust, listing a 0.14% annual sponsor fee and plans for native staking, while SOL trades in a $67–$70 range with key support near $60.
ADA Faces Heavy Pressure, But Cardano's On-Chain Data Tells Another Story
Cardano's on-chain activity and social dominance have surged despite ADA falling to levels not seen since December 2020, but a security breach and bearish sentiment complicate the outlook.
Crypto Markets Erase $120B as Bitcoin Tanks to $58K Amid Growing Strategy FUD: Weekly Recap
The crypto market lost over $120 billion in a week as Bitcoin fell to $58,000, its lowest since October 2024, driven by macroeconomic pressures and growing concerns around MicroStrategy's Bitcoin strategy.
Bitcoin ETFs Lose $696 Million as Blackrock and Fidelity Lead Broad Crypto Selloff
Bitcoin ETFs saw $696 million in outflows on June 25, marking a sixth consecutive day of redemptions, with Fidelity and Blackrock leading losses. Ether, HYPE, and Solana ETFs also posted negative flows, signaling a broad risk-off sentiment.
SEC, CFTC Seek Public Comment on Harmonized Framework for BTC, ETH, XRP Futures
The SEC and CFTC jointly request public comments on harmonizing portfolio margining rules for securities and derivatives, including crypto perpetual futures. The 60-day comment period follows CFTC approval of BTC, ETH, XRP futures.
NOWPayments Expands Its Ecosystem with Crypto Tax Readiness Toolkits for Global Businesses
NOWPayments partners with KoinX to launch free, jurisdiction-specific crypto tax and compliance resources for businesses, aiming to simplify regulatory adherence across global markets.
Tether's USDT Flips Ether in Market Cap as Stablecoin Climbs to $186 Billion
Tether's USDT stablecoin briefly surpassed ether in market capitalization, reaching $186.06 billion against ether's $185.66 billion, driven by token issuance and ether's price decline.
SharpLink Resumes ETH Buying After 8-Month Hiatus but OG Whales Capitulate
SharpLink buys $8M worth of ETH after an 8-month pause, while OG Ethereum whales who held for 8 years start selling after the recent price crash, according to Lookonchain data.
Ripple Partner Cross River Bank Powers Elon Musk's X Money
Elon Musk’s X Money has begun rolling out to select Premium+ users, using Ripple partner Cross River Bank as its primary banking infrastructure, fueling speculation about future XRP and crypto integration.
Oobit Integrates Pix: How the Tether-Backed App is Bringing USDT to 170 Million Brazilians
Oobit has integrated Brazil's Pix payment network, enabling 170 million users to deposit reais and spend USDT seamlessly. The move follows a $25 million funding round led by Tether.
MSTR Falls Below $100 as STRC Preferred Discount Raises Bitcoin Treasury Questions
MSTR slipped below $100 for the first time since March 2024, and the STRC preferred stock trades below par, raising doubts about Strategy's Bitcoin treasury model's durability in weaker markets.
Ripple's RLUSD Enters Japan Through SBI After Regulatory Approval
Ripple and SBI Holdings launch RLUSD stablecoin in Japan through SBI VCTRADE after FSA approval, marking a milestone in regulated stablecoin adoption in Asia.
Grayscale Points to Top 15 Crypto Revenue Protocols Trading Cheap as CLARITY Act Nears
Grayscale Investments says several leading revenue-generating crypto protocols trade at low valuation multiples, with potential passage of the CLARITY Act expected to boost on-chain finance and tokenized assets.
DEXE Defies Market Slump With Record Whale Transactions and User Growth
DeXe (DEXE) sees all-time highs in whale transactions and active addresses, with 600% market cap growth in four months, driven by DAO governance adoption and exchange outflows.
Blackrock’s IBIT Leads $469 Million Bitcoin ETF Selloff in Biggest Exit Since June 2
Bitcoin ETFs saw $469 million in outflows on June 24, led by Blackrock's IBIT, marking the largest exit since June 2. Ether ETFs also declined, while XRP ETFs saw modest inflows.
Ripple Promotes CLARITY Act With Latest "On The Road" Campaign
Ripple has launched a mobile advertising campaign near the U.S. Capitol to promote the CLARITY Act, as the crypto bill faces delays in the Senate.
Bitcoin Slides Nearly 20% in June as $715M in Crypto Long Bets Collapse
Bitcoin briefly touched a new year-to-date low of $58,035 on Thursday before rebounding to $59,500, as forced liquidations across the crypto market exceeded $1 billion, with $715 million in long bets wiped out.
Baillie Gifford Tokenized Bond Fund Adds To Solana And Ethereum RWA Race
Baillie Gifford is reportedly launching a regulated tokenized bond fund using public blockchain rails, adding another major traditional asset manager to the real-world asset (RWA) race and reinforcing tokenized funds as a key institutional theme in crypto.
Crypto Traders Push Altcoin Market Below $900B Twice in 24 Hours as Panic Deepens
The aggregate altcoin market capitalization breached the $900 billion threshold twice within 24 hours, hitting a low of $872 billion, as Ethereum plunged 21% from June 1 and the monthly RSI approached historic bearish levels.
UBS, $165B Banking Giant, Tests Ethereum Infra With Nethermind
UBS, a $165 billion Swiss banking giant, is testing Ethereum infrastructure in collaboration with Nethermind, signaling growing institutional interest in blockchain technology.
Over $600M Liquidated in 1 Hour as XRP, ETH Mimic BTC's Massive Price Crash
A brutal crypto market crash wiped out over $600 million in long positions within an hour, with XRP dropping to $1.00 and Ethereum falling toward $1,500.
2 Crypto Stocks to Watch Ahead of the July 1 MiCA Deadline
Coinbase and Circle emerge as MiCA-compliant winners ahead of the July 1 deadline, but bearish market sentiment weighs on their stock prices.
Bitcoin Crashes to $58K as US PCE Inflation Rises to 3-Year High at 4.1%
Bitcoin fell to around $58,200 after US PCE inflation hit a three-year high of 4.1% in May, suggesting the Fed may maintain tight policy, triggering over $212 million in long liquidations.
Crypto Traders Lose $1B in 24 Hours as Short Sellers Face Rising Pressure
Cryptocurrency liquidations topped $1 billion in 24 hours after bitcoin fell to a 2026 low of $59,018, with analysts warning of a potential short squeeze that could liquidate billions more.
Memecore Crashes 76% as $3B Vanishes and ZachXBT Revives Manipulation Claims
Memecore (M) flash-crashed 76% on June 25, wiping out nearly $3 billion in value, as accusations of insider pump-and-dump resurfaced. The incident has reignited debate over centralized exchange token listing standards.
Aave Rallies Against Bitcoin as Institutional DeFi Narrative Strengthens
AAVE outperforms Bitcoin amid market weakness, driven by institutional interest in decentralized lending and real-world assets. Standard Chartered's research on DeFi protocols has refocused attention on Aave's fundamentals.
Will Crypto Market Crash Deeper As $1B In Bitcoin, ETH, XRP Liquidated Ahead PCE Data?
Over $1 billion in crypto liquidations hit traders as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP face intense sell pressure ahead of key U.S. PCE inflation data and a $10 billion Bitcoin options expiry.
MemeCore Token Crashes As ZachXBT Warning Puts Insider Supply Back In Focus
MemeCore's M token plunged suddenly, reviving concerns about thin liquidity, insider supply, and exchange listing standards.
Atlas Plans USAFi Launch With Nasdaq ETF Backing and VARA Approval
Atlas Capital Team plans to launch USAFi, a regulated permissionless digital security backed by a Nasdaq-listed ETF, under Dubai's VARA framework in Q3 2026. The project marks economist Nouriel Roubini's first move into digital assets after years as a prominent crypto critic.
Japan's XRP Banking Partner SBI Holdings Signs Deal To Complete Bitbank Buyout
SBI Holdings, Ripple's XRP banking partner in Japan, has signed a deal to acquire crypto exchange Bitbank for approximately ¥46.7 billion ($288.65 million), aiming to become the largest crypto exchange provider in the country.
Curaçao Orders Its Crypto Casinos to Screen Wallets and Ban Mixers, With Full Compliance Due in 2027
The Curaçao Gaming Authority has issued its first detailed crypto rulebook for licensed online operators, mandating blockchain analytics, wallet segregation, and an immediate ban on mixers, with full compliance required by June 2027.
Kalshi Eyes New Capital Raise at $40 Billion Valuation
Prediction market platform Kalshi is reportedly in talks to raise additional funds at a valuation of $40 billion, nearly double its previous round, as it expands into crypto perpetual futures.
THORChain Trading Resumes After Exploit Halt, But Confidence Test Remains
THORChain trading has resumed after a multi-week halt due to a $10.7 million exploit, but the protocol's recovery hinges on user and liquidity provider trust.
Synthetix Founder Takes Blame For sUSD Problems As Protocol Eyes Basis-Vault Fix
Synthetix founder Kain Warwick has acknowledged mismanagement around sUSD as the protocol pursues a basis-vault approach to restore stability, highlighting the challenges of decentralized stablecoin management.
Aave V4 Crosses $200M Deposits, Positions as DeFi Lending’s New Revenue Engine
Aave V4 has surpassed $200 million in deposits, marking a significant milestone for the protocol and highlighting its role as a key revenue driver in DeFi lending.
Breaking: Zcash (ZEC), NEAR, SHIB, & DOGE Perps Trading Go Live on Kalshi
Kalshi prediction market launches CFTC-regulated perpetual futures for Zcash, NEAR, Shiba Inu, and Dogecoin, marking a significant expansion of its crypto derivatives offering.
XRP Binance Withdrawals Hit Highest Share Since 2024 As Traders Watch Accumulation Signal
XRP withdrawal activity on Binance has reached its highest share since 2024, with outflows exceeding deposits for seven straight days, according to on-chain data. While the pattern may indicate accumulation or custody rotation, analysts caution against overinterpreting the signal.
Ripple Secures Preliminary MiCA License, XRP ETF Inflows Top $1.45B
Ripple secured a preliminary CASP license under MiCA in Luxembourg, enabling regulated crypto services across the EEA. Meanwhile, spot XRP ETFs have attracted over $1.45 billion in cumulative inflows, though XRP's price remains 70% below its all-time high.
Binaxity Launches Structured Bitcoin Investment Model for Retail Investors
Binaxity introduces a 1:1 co-investment credit model allowing retail investors to gain 2x Bitcoin exposure without margin calls or forced liquidations, starting from $50.
Crypto’s Liquidity Outlook Darkens as Fed Hawkish Pivot Pushes Hike Odds to 77%
The Federal Reserve’s hawkish pivot and rising rate hike odds are tightening liquidity conditions for crypto markets, according to Wintermute.
XRP Withdrawal Activity Reaches Highest Level Since June 2024 on Binance
XRP withdrawal transactions on Binance have outpaced deposits for seven consecutive days, marking the highest withdrawal activity since June 2024, according to Cryptoquant data. Similar trends were observed on Coinbase and Bybit, indicating a broader shift in exchange behavior for XRP.
Ripple Nears 30-Country Payments Rollout After Preliminary MiCA Approval
Ripple has obtained preliminary approval under the EU's MiCA framework for a Crypto Asset Service Provider license, paving the way for regulated crypto services across all 30 countries of the European Economic Area.
Ethereum Users Jump 86% as Tokenized Assets Reach $203 Billion
Ethereum's Q1 2026 report reveals 86% year-over-year growth in monthly active users to 13.2 million, while tokenized assets on the network hit $203.4 billion. Despite the surge, fees fell nearly 48% and market value dropped 30%, reflecting a deliberate trade-off for scaling.
XRP Ledger Set To Power First Lending Application With XLS-65 And XLS-66 Upgrade
XRP Ledger's yield protocol SOIL plans to launch the first native lending application on the network using the proposed XLS-65 and XLS-66 amendments, which introduce native lending capabilities for yield products, liquidity pools and credit markets.
Zcash Mining Exposure Comes to Wall Street as Fortitude Targets Nasdaq Listing
Fortitude Mining Holdings, a DCG-owned Zcash mining platform, plans to list on Nasdaq through a merger with Heartsciences, offering public investors exposure to ZEC mining economics.
Bitcoin Drop Sparks $700M Liquidation Wave as Leverage Resets
Bitcoin's slide toward $62,000 triggered over $700 million in crypto liquidations within 24 hours, highlighting the risks of crowded leverage as the market resets.
Robinhood Lists Worldcoin Amid 12% Price Crash and Controversies
Robinhood has listed Worldcoin (WLD) on its platform despite the token crashing 12% amid controversies surrounding Sam Altman's Orb startup and upcoming token unlock changes.
Cumberland, Fluid, and SwissBorg Join Sui's Hashi Bitcoin Finance Coalition Ahead of July Testnet
Sui's native Bitcoin finance primitive Hashi gains institutional support from Cumberland, Fluid, and SwissBorg ahead of its global testnet launch in July 2026.
Bitcoin Liquidation Flush Puts $60,000 Support Zone Back On
Bitcoin's latest leverage reset has put the $60,000 support area back in focus, with traders watching whether forced liquidations are clearing the way for stabilization or warning of deeper weakness.
SpaceX Stock Slide Shows How Crypto Rails Are Tracking Private Market Speculation
SpaceX shares fell sharply after their post-IPO surge, adding pressure to a crowded speculative tech trade. The move matters for crypto because SpaceX-linked pre-IPO and public-market products have become a new speculative rail for exchanges and traders.
Crypto Market Crash: Over $100B Wiped Out as Bitcoin, ETH, XRP Tumble
The crypto market suffered a massive crash, with over $100 billion in market cap erased and $720 million in liquidations, as Bitcoin dropped below $62,000 and Ethereum fell under $1,650 amid a global tech rout and concerns over Trump's quantum computing executive orders.
My Wallet Rebrand: Solana, Ethereum, and AI Agent Support Added
MyWallet, formerly MyTonWallet, rebrands and expands to support 11 blockchains, including Solana, Ethereum, and Base, with integrated portfolio tracking, a native AI agent, and gasless transfers.
White House Crypto Advisor Races To Save Trump From CLARITY Act Ethics Rule
Patrick Witt, the White House's top crypto policy official, is negotiating the CLARITY Act's ethics provision that could affect President Trump's crypto businesses.
Bitcoin Bulls Lose $160M as BTC Slides Under $62K and Analysts Eye $50K Target
A sharp sell-off triggered over $700 million in crypto liquidations, with bitcoin dropping under $62,000. Analysts warn that a nested bear flag structure may push BTC to $50,000.
XRP ETF Hype Nears $1 Billion Milestone As Investors Pull Money Out of Bitcoin ETFs
XRP ETFs are approaching $1 billion in assets under management, while Bitcoin ETFs have seen nearly $7 billion in outflows since May, signaling a shift in investor sentiment.
Bitcoin ETFs Lose $68M Despite Ark and Fidelity $121M Inflow
Bitcoin ETFs saw $68.18 million in outflows on June 22, driven by large redemptions from BlackRock's IBIT and Grayscale's GBTC, even as Ark and 21Shares' ARKB and Fidelity's FBTC brought in significant inflows. XRP ETFs gained $5.31 million, while ether and solana funds faced net outflows.
Ripple Secures Preliminary Crypto License in Luxembourg for MiCA Compliance
Ripple has received a preliminary Crypto Asset Service Provider (CASP) license in Luxembourg, positioning the company for full MiCA compliance ahead of the July 1 transition deadline.
The 'Zksync.jp' Scam: How a Fentanyl Smuggling Ring Defrauded Crypto Investors in Japan
A Chinese fentanyl smuggling ring is linked to a cryptocurrency fraud in Japan, using a fake token named 'zksync.jp' to steal millions of dollars from investors.
Secret Network Axelar Bridge Suspended After $4.67M Infinite-Mint Exploit
The Axelar bridge to Secret Network was suspended after a $4.67 million exploit involving forged IBC packets that allowed minting unbacked wrapped assets. The attack occurred on June 10, was discovered on June 17, and led to bridge suspension on June 19.
Leading South Korean Bank Toss Taps Solana to Test Cross-Border Remittances for 15 Million Customers
South Korea's Toss Bank has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Solana Foundation to test blockchain-based cross-border remittances using stablecoins, aiming for faster and cheaper transfers for its roughly 15 million customers.
Grayscale’s GBTC Leads $227M Bitcoin ETF Weekly Outflow as HYPE Funds Add $28M
Bitcoin ETFs recorded $226.8 million in net outflows for the week ending June 19, led by Grayscale’s GBTC, while HYPE ETFs attracted $27.9 million in inflows, highlighting a divergence in investor sentiment.
KuCoin Plugs Into Argentina’s Transferencias 3.0, Bringing Crypto to QR Checkouts
KuCoin expands its payment system into Argentina and Peru, integrating crypto and stablecoins into local QR-code payment networks to boost real-world utility.
Franklin Templeton Launches Dedicated Crypto Arm for Institutional Investors
Franklin Templeton has completed its acquisition of 250 Digital and formally launched Franklin Crypto, a dedicated active digital asset management division for institutional investors, led by former Coinfund executives Christopher Perkins and Seth Ginns.
Crypto Market Awaits US PCE Data as Odds of 3 Fed Rate Hikes Spook Investors
The crypto market is on edge as investors await the release of US PCE inflation data, with rising expectations of three Federal Reserve rate hikes in 2025 pressuring sentiment.
Altura Winds Down Stablecoin Vault After msUSD Depeg Panic
Altura is winding down its stablecoin yield vault after heavy withdrawals linked to market panic over MainStreet's msUSD depeg, despite having no direct exposure to the asset.
MoneyGram Just Chose Solana for Future Payment Infrastructure
MoneyGram has become an active validator on Solana and joined the Solana Developer Platform, signaling a deeper commitment to blockchain-based payment infrastructure.
Bitmine Buys 52K ETH as Tom Lee Believes the Best Years for Crypto Are Still Ahead
Bitmine has acquired 52,203 ETH for approximately $90 million, bringing its total Ethereum holdings to 4.7% of the supply. Chairman Tom Lee remains bullish, expecting exponential demand growth from tokenization and AI.
Crypto Longs Hit By $180M Liquidation Shock As Bitcoin Trade
A sharp liquidation burst wiped out $180 million in crypto longs on June 18, highlighting leverage risks even as Bitcoin attempts to stabilize. Traders debate whether the flush marks a reset or a precursor to further downside.
Algorand Reveals Plans to Become Quantum Resistant by 2027
Algorand has outlined a roadmap to achieve quantum resistance by the end of 2027, with steps including native post-quantum account support and exploring post-quantum multisignatures.
Two Gold Bugs Stand Firm on Gold's Rally, Lawrence Lepard Targets $1 Million Bitcoin
Gold posted its third straight weekly decline amid dollar strength and hawkish Fed signals, while analysts Frank Giustra and Lawrence Lepard remain bullish, with Lepard forecasting bitcoin could reach $1 million.
Why Capital Is Flowing Into XRP, SOL, and HYPE Instead of BTC and ETH
Investors are pouring funds into XRP, Solana, and Hyperliquid (HYPE) ETFs while Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs suffer significant outflows, suggesting a seasonal rotation or shifting market preferences.
Andre Cronje Resigns from Sonic Labs Board as Token Slump Continues
Andre Cronje and two other directors have stepped down from the Sonic Labs board, as the S/FTM token trades about 97% below its all-time high. The departures raise governance questions for the high-speed EVM scaling project.
Japan's National Business Corporate Pension Fund Plans 1% Crypto Bet to Hedge Dollar Decline
Japan's National Business Corporate Pension Fund will allocate 1% of its assets to cryptocurrencies starting in fiscal year 2026, aiming to hedge against a weakening yen and dollar.
Microsoft Warns of New USB-Based Malware Targeting Crypto Users
Microsoft has uncovered a USB-propagated malware that swaps cryptocurrency wallet addresses in the clipboard, stealing funds and seed phrases, primarily targeting Bitcoin, Tron, and Monero users.
Secret Network Bridge Exploited for $4.67M in Infinite-Mint Attack
Secret Network confirmed a $4.67 million exploit on its Axelar bridge due to an infinite-mint vulnerability that went undetected for seven days. The vulnerability has been patched, and recovery efforts are underway.
Grayscale Report: AAVE Fair Value Could Reach $175 Amid Regulatory Clarity and RWA Adoption
Grayscale Research estimates AAVE's fair value could climb to $175 within a year if clearer regulations boost tokenized real-world assets, despite the token trading near $73.
Solana Price at Risk as 600K SOL Flood Exchanges, Analyst Warns of Drop to $50
A surge of 600,000 SOL tokens to exchanges signals growing investor caution, with one analyst warning that a drop to the $50 level could be next.