Crypto
AI Summary
- Bitcoin experienced a significant downturn, with prices falling below $66,000 and triggering substantial liquidations, prompting market analysis suggesting 'max fear' but also potential for a rebound.
- Regulatory scrutiny intensified globally, with the EU's MiCA grace period ending for crypto firms, the UK warning Premier League clubs about unauthorized crypto sponsorships, and US and EU finance watchdogs collaborating on stablecoin policing.
- Major payment players like Mastercard are expanding their stablecoin settlement capabilities with partners such as Circle and Ripple, signaling institutional adoption and a bet on the future of digital currency transactions.
- The artificial intelligence sector continues to attract significant investor attention, with some analysts suggesting it's drawing capital away from crypto, while Bitcoin miners, like Hive, are exploring opportunities in powering AI infrastructure.
- Hardware wallet manufacturers like Trezor and Ledger are addressing security concerns, with Trezor asserting user funds remain safe despite a discovered chip flaw, emphasizing the ongoing focus on security in the digital asset space.
Sources
Cointelegraph
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Bitcoin copying 2022 'almost perfectly' as trader sees key support failing
2 hours ago
by Cointelegraph by William Suberg
MarketsBitcoin traders warned of a key BTC price support trend line failing as 2022 bear market history continued to repeat.
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Crypto firms face July 1 EU cutoff as MiCA grace period ends
2 hours ago
by Cointelegraph by Christina Comben
Latest NewsThe ESMA says crypto companies without MiCA authorization must stop serving EU clients from July 1, even if their licence applications remain under review.
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Hyperliquid bear turns bullish after losing over $46M shorting HYPE
2 hours ago
by Cointelegraph by Yashu Gola
MarketsThe whale is now backing Arthur Hayes’ favored HYPE, ZEC and NEAR plays, signaling a sharp pivot toward momentum-led crypto bets.
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Ethereum drops to 14-week lows: Can ETH price hold $1.8K support?
3 hours ago
by Cointelegraph by Nancy Lubale
MarketsEthereum price slides to a 14-week low as weakening demand and persistent ETF outflows put the key $1,800 support at risk.
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Here’s what happened in crypto today
3 hours ago
by Cointelegraph by Cointelegraph
Trump memecoin, Solana memecoin, TRUMP token, Solana, SOL, Nova Labs, SEC, Securities and Exchange Commission, Crypto regulation, TRUMP rally, Bitcoin, Latest NewsNeed to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, Web3 and crypto regulation.
CoinDesk
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CoinDesk 20 performance update: Bitcoin Cash (BCH) falls 10.7%, leading index lower
5 hours ago
by CoinDesk Indices
CoinDesk Indices, CoinDesk 20, charts, Prices, NewsBinance Coin (BNB), down 3.4% from Tuesday, was also an underperformer.
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Kraken parent Payward plans to offer tokenized IPO access as investors await blockbuster debuts
5 hours ago
by Krisztian Sandor
Finance, Tokenization, Kraken, NewsPayward aims to give retail investors access to IPO shares at the offering price through tokenized equities.
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IREN adds 4% premarket as company unveils 800MW Australian AI data center campus
5 hours ago
by James Van Straten
Markets, NewsThe AI infrastructure firm secured a grid connection for a planned South Australian campus, with energization targeted for 2028.
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Clarity Act survival depends on the U.S. Senate getting a lot of non-crypto work done
5 hours ago
by Jesse Hamilton
News Analysis, Regulation, Clarity Act, NewsThe dwindling congressional calendar may spur a legislative competition for the crypto market structure bill to win Senate floor time against other priorities.
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Live markets: What's next as bitcoin re-tests February low for third time
6 hours ago
by Stephen Alpher
Markets, Bitcoin News, Live News, live_newsOne novel theory floating around social media says it's Iranian sanctions, not Strategy sales, that's behind this week's price crash.
Decrypt
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World Cup Crypto Scams Are Targeting Soccer Fans, Law Enforcement Warns
13 minutes ago
by Jason Nelson
Law and OrderLaw enforcement agencies are warning soccer fans of fake ticket sites and crypto payment schemes around the World Cup.
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Walrus Memory Enables AI Agents to ‘Actually Learn About Us’: Mysten Labs Co-Founder
39 minutes ago
by Decrypt Staff
TechnologyWith its new portable memory layer, Walrus Memory lets AI agents carry context across apps, sessions and providers—putting users in control.
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Mastercard Expands Stablecoin Settlement via Circle's USDC, Ripple's RLUSD and Beyond
an hour ago
by Logan Hitchcock
BusinessMastercard said it's deepening its commitment to the "always-on" economy, buffing out its stablecoin settlement capabilities.
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Stripe Millionaire Loses Bid for Congress to Candidate Backed by Ripple Co-Founder
an hour ago
by André Beganski
ripple, Law and OrderFormer Stripe engineer Saikat Chakrabarti lost his bid to succeed Nancy Pelosi in California to a candidate backed by Ripple's Chris Larsen.
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Strategy Wanted to 'Inoculate' the Bitcoin Market—Has Its BTC Sale Backfired?
2 hours ago
by Akash Girimath
CoinsWith STRC trading under $100, experts are at odds over whether the sale has exposed a “structural crack” in Strategy’s Bitcoin flywheel.
AMBCrypto
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Humanity Protocol down 10% after reaching ATH: Has profit-taking started already?
10 minutes ago
by Kelvin Murithi
Altcoin, News, Social, Trading ViewFalling social volume and active addresses raise the risk of a deeper correction for H.
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Hyperliquid whales buy $41M in HYPE – Can ETF demand sustain gains?
an hour ago
by Muriuki Lazaro
Altcoin, News, Social, Trading ViewETF access, whale accumulation, and 24/7 trading continue to shape Hyperliquid's growth.
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LayerZero pitches Wall Street expansion as rivals question cross-chain security
2 hours ago
by Adewale Olarinde
Altcoin, DeFi, News, News 1, Social, Trading ViewLayerZero is pushing deeper into tokenized finance and settlement infrastructure while security debates intensify across the interoperability sector.
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Outpoll Launches Global Prediction Market Platform Built Around Professional Trading Tools
2 hours ago
by AMBCrypto Team
Google News, HideCryptopanic, SponsoredOutpoll brings take-profit and stop-loss orders, a public API, creator-led markets, and a native mobile experience to a category that has moved into the mainstream. Outpoll announced the global launch of its prediction market platform, a venue where users can trade on the outcomes of real-world events across politics, sports, crypto, and culture. The platform Continue reading "Outpoll Launches Global Prediction Market Platform Built Around Professional Trading Tools"
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Dogecoin – DOGE drops 5.5%, but THIS historic signal hints at rebound
2 hours ago
by Lennox Gitonga
Dogecoin, News, Social, Trading ViewDogecoin trades at the lower band of the CVDD channel, a long-term accumulation zone.