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Industry data shows trading activity and market value accelerating as crypto companies and traditional financial institutions expand tokenized equity initiatives.

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EU officials reportedly plan to consider changes to the Markets in Crypto-Assets framework, dubbed by some as “MiCA 2.0,” in response to a US stablecoin law and rules on tokenized payments and deposits.

Bitcoin hovered around the $62,000 mark following a spike in oil prices, escalating hot war in Iran and traders’ move to cut risk ahead of a Federal Reserve policy statement.

The Bitcoin Standard Treasury Company and Cantor Equity Partners I announced that they were looking into amending the terms of a 2025 merger deal that “better reflected market conditions.”

A new Binance Research report said stablecoins are fast becoming a preferred settlement layer for tokenized TradFi markets while gaining traction in payments and savings.

Andrew Bailey reportedly said Bank of England policy remained independent after a meeting with Nigel Farage that included discussions on cryptocurrency.

Bitcoin price pressure took BTC toward the "crucial" $61,000 mark as oil prices soared on the collapse of the US-Iran ceasefire.

The non-custodial Bitcoin exchange petitioned to annul a French decree implementing DAC8, arguing the rules could create surveillance and physical risks for up to 135 million European crypto holders.

India’s tax department reportedly found that fewer than a quarter of the 645,000 people who made crypto transactions reported them on tax returns.

Tokenized Real World Assets span treasuries, real estate, stocks, commodities and private credit. The sector is still small in TradFi terms but it's growing very, very fast.

Kazakhstan targets gas-powered electricity for mining, income tax exemptions for regulated crypto transactions and cross-border stablecoin payments in a new decree signed by the president.

Analysis flagged a Bitcoin moving average derivative that last triggered at the end of the 2022 bear market as BTC price action returned to its reversal zone.

Bitcoin-focused macroeconomist Lyn Alden said BTC must stand on its own as Strategy sold 3,588 BTC, while warning about leverage risks tied to STRC.

Toss has reportedly partnered with Optimism and Sunnyside Labs for a proof of concept on the feasibility of a Korean won-based stablecoin for payments.

The EU securities regulator will assess custody providers’ key management, incident response and reliance on third-party technology providers.

Kalshi appealed to the Second Circuit after a New York federal judge denied its request to block state gambling officials from enforcing local laws against its sports event contracts.

Berachain launched the first stage of its PoL Next upgrade, which will phase out the BGT token and shift the network's reward system to WBERA.

Base is scheduled to activate its B20 token standard on Wednesday at 6 pm UTC, allowing developers to begin creating native tokens on the network.

So-called “chat control” rules could be revived in the EU, with lawmakers again set to vote on the legislation Thursday.

StarkWare CEO Eli Ben-Sasson argued that Bitcoin private keys get lost over time, meaning the amount of usable Bitcoin will diminish. Many disagree.

Swyftx interim co-CEO Andrea Yuen says the company "won’t be a pure crypto spot exchange in future,” after it secured a license allowing it to offer payment services.

“The security risk is the part we take most seriously,” the team said, citing old code and AI exploit risks.

The CFTC has launched a rare crypto-related enforcement action against a commodity pool operator that allegedly defrauded investors of more than $14 million.

The cost of eliminating margin calls and forced liquidations is an interest rate as high as 14.2% and an obligation to pay on time, Strike CEO Jack Mallers said.

The network aims to process over 100,000 transactions per second by streaming them directly, eliminating public queues to make trades faster and more secure.

After winning a 6 million-pound London arbitration award, Citadel dropped its U.S. trade secrets case, saying another judgment would likely go uncollected.

Onchain trackers found the newly public company shifted a tiny amount of bitcoin between its own addresses. Nothing reached an exchange.

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Bitcoin fell, altcoins slid after Trump said the ceasefire with Iran is "over" as U.S. and Iran traded airstrikes.

Indian regulators maintained a hawkish stance despite the growing embrace of digital assets and technology by governments worldwide.

The new software leads among the network's validators, yet by node count it sits behind the older v3.1.3, and the security amendment bundled with it remains a separate, slower vote. The upgrade needs 80% of the trusted validator list to activate.

Hedge funds have turned the most bearish on the yen since 2007, boosting bets on further losses to nearly 138,000 contracts as of June 30.

Major cryptocurrencies are trading in the red as renewed U.S.-Iran airstrikes push oil higher.

The decline fits into a pattern of recently-public digital asset companies sliding after debut, Arca's Jeff Dorman said.

Kraken's focus is on Lithuania as the jurisdiction to secure the license, according to a person familiar with the plans.

SpaceX tokens captured $1.19 billion, or 31% of total monthly volume, with Backpack’s SPCX leading trading at $1.08 billion.

A newly updated agenda from the securities regulator shows so-called Reg Crypto high on its near-term list.

Major brokerages initiated coverage on Tuesday with mostly buy ratings following the company's $75 billion June IPO.

The new role would oversee tokenization, stablecoins and blockchain initiatives as Vanguard reassesses digital assets.

Record earnings, rising competition and concerns over slowing AI spending are forcing investors to reassess one of the market's biggest trades.

EDX’s model targets institutional clients by separating trading from custody through a central clearinghouse to minimize counterparty risk.

Richard Heathcote is reportedly working with PJT Partners to find a buyer for a small part of his 1.26% holding in the issuer of USDT following his transition to an advisory role.

SBI VC Trade says corporate demand for crypto is rising as a weak yen pushes firms to diversify reserves, part of a run that took its registered accounts past 2 million.

The license allows institutional traders to access perpetual futures and gives U.K. retail customers the ability to trade equities to begin with.

The network’s 2026 roadmap targets faster transactions, AI-powered apps, and infrastructure aimed at competing with traditional financial systems, while preparing for a quantum future.

Ripple and XRP become the latest crypto brands to enter the sports marketing space.

More than 3,000 raids since 2022 have led to 629 arrests, as authorities target miners siphoning electricity from the national grid.

The crypto exchange says an arbitrator sided with it after accounting firm Mazars walked away from a nearly finished audit.

Crypto majors fall as the U.S. strikes Iran, ending the ceasefire. Vanguard opens its doors. And a meme coin frenzy erupts on Robinhood chain.

The report, filed in May 2024, invited the National Crime Agency to determine whether there were grounds for further investigation.

The company says the tool was designed to stop abuse and AI model extraction, but critics questioned the use of undisclosed monitoring.

The SEC updated its agenda to indicate that a key crypto rulemaking is slated to be released for public comment in July.

Brazilian crypto exchange Mercado Bitcoin has raised $20 million in fresh investment from USDT stablecoin issuer Tether.

A University of Manchester researcher says schools should move beyond AI cheating concerns and prepare graduates for workplaces increasingly shaped by automation.

Investors who purchased BIG3 NFTs expected the perks of team ownership, but allege "deceptive, fraudulent" marketing was at play.

China is reportedly building the same power to cut off its AI that the US deployed against Anthropic in June.

Built on Signal’s open-source technology, Radar Chat combines encrypted messaging with self-custodial Bitcoin payments via Lightning Network.

The Capital Markets Authority wants to monitor over 20 blockchains for fraud, laundering, and sanctions evasion under Kenya's new crypto law.

Market maker Wintermute remains cautious, suggesting that recent Bitcoin action is a relief rally rather than a fundamental market change.

The FCA authorization lets the exchange offer equities and derivatives to UK users, a step toward its "everything exchange" ambitions.

Michael Saylor becomes a major Bitcoin seller. A memecoin gets "exploited" via governance. And Bernstein doubles down on a $150k BTC call.

The plaintiffs say Polymarket added a rule after the fact, turning their winning "Yes" bet on Strategy's Bitcoin sale into a loss.

TechnologyWire pitches guaranteed placement across tech media, alongside content tuned to be picked up by tools like ChatGPT and Gemini.

Beijing's first rules targeting emotional AI are forcing the country's biggest apps to shut down custom agents.

Yvette Cooper said governments must agree on AI safeguards before frontier systems transform warfare, crime, and society.

The Bonk DAO wallet was exploited for roughly $20 million worth of the prominent dog-themed meme coin on Solana.

António Guterres borrowed a Silicon Valley meme to make the starkest case yet for global AI oversight—then called for an international ban on killer robots.

The financial firm admitted Bitcoin's retrace has been painful, but still holds a lofty year-end price prediction for the top crypto asset.

Yield Guild Games is shutting down its YGG Play division and games like LOL Land, blaming the crypto market downturn and other factors.

Coinbase said it updated its systems after an AI-generated alert incorrectly reported the outcome of the Norway-Brazil match before kickoff.

Joi AI's search for 10 paid "masturbation consultants" drew more than 150,000 applicants. Here's what happened.

TeraWulf's 20-year lease deal with Anthropic is expected to generate $19 billion in revenue—and major Bitcoin mining stocks are surging.

BitMine continued its relentless accumulation of Ethereum while Bitcoin's biggest treasury firm parted ways with more of its holdings.

Nearly every core piece of the protocol will be rebuilt over three to four years, with quantum safety and privacy moved front and center.

The Bitcoin treasury giant sold $216 million worth of Bitcoin to cover preferred payouts, as an $8.3 billion quarterly loss piled up.

The ETF flows finally flip. Trump defends his billion-dollar crypto payday. And a rare set of signals says a bottom may be forming.

The crackdown on overseas cash comes after billionaire Tether investor and Reform donor Christopher Harborne registered to vote in the UK.

On-chain perpetual markets continue expanding as centralized derivatives trading loses momentum.

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lls will be hoping for steady, high-volume buying in the coming days to keep JTO's recovery going.

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Altcoins face a new test as sector-based rallies gain momentum while major high-cap assets struggle to keep pace.

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The allegations of insider supply control and price manipulation make trading and investing in LAB extremely precarious.

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The Fed's June minutes show policymakers reinforcing a higher-for-longer interest rate outlook with important implications for the wider crypto market.

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Trump's executive orders may not be enough insurance against crypto debanking.

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LDO’s rally has a cleaner narrative now, but no confirmed catalyst yet.

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The token slipped after BNB Chain’s agentic trading update, with leverage still looking wary.

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Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange reserves continue falling as long-term holders tighten available market supply.

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Indicators point to EdgeX extending its weekly rally.

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The CFTC alleges a North Carolina commodity pool operator raised more than $14 million from investors through fake performance reports and a Ponzi-like scheme.

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