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- Bollinger Bands creator eyes Bitcoin bear-market end, 'W'-shaped reversal
Bitcoin price strength could "break" the entire downtrend if the reversal pattern completed, John Bollinger suggested in light of the BTC rebound.
- Ripple Inside the Open USD Map: Can XRP Bulls Spin a Consortium Stablecoin Into a Catalyst?
Open USD lands 140+ partners including Visa, Mastercard, Coinbase, BlackRock, and Ripple. XRP bulls eye a catalyst as multi-chain rollout looms in 2026.
- Reported Riot 500 BTC custody transfer exposes Bitcoin miners’ AI funding pressure
The transfer is not confirmed as a sale, but it points to a harder funding question for public miners. The post Reported Riot 500 BTC custody transfer exposes Bitcoin miners’ AI funding pressure appeared first on CryptoSlate.
- Here’s what happened in crypto today
Need 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.
- Binance’s £150M London Lawsuit: Retail Leverage Claims Become Crypto’s New Legal Overhang
1,692 UK investors filed a £150M claim against Binance over retail leverage sales. The lawsuit raises fresh questions for exchanges, FCA rules, and retail risk in 2026.
- UK's bold new crypto rules promise to unlock global trading, but huge compliance hurdles still threaten the rollout
The U.K. FCA's crypto framework has been praised for prioritizing global liquidity and institutional adoption, but the authorization process is expected to be daunting.
- Crypto wanted to replace Wall Street – Instead, Wall Street took over crypto
Crypto was founded on a simple premise: people should be able to send, hold, and manage money without going through a bank. Fifteen years later, some of the industry's most significant developments involve banks doing that, on blockchains, for their own institutional clients. JPMorgan now settles payments in its own deposit token on a public The post Crypto wanted to replace Wall Street – Instead, Wall Street took over crypto appeared first on CryptoSlate.
- Revolut to delist USDT in August, citing regulatory and risk concerns
Revolut notified some customers it will delist USDT after Aug. 31, with remaining holdings automatically converted into users’ base currency.
- Fake Weakness? Could Ripple (XRP) Be Setting Up for a Violent Move?
XRP is climbing while the open interest declines. This suggests that short-covering is driving the move.
- RBI Keeps a Crypto Ban on the Table: India’s Stablecoin Wall Just Got Higher
RBI submission cites 54 FIU-registered providers and 3.93 crore users, as stablecoin market cap nears $311B. India’s path tightens. Practical moves founders can take now.
- Bitcoin’s Dollar-Drop Tailwind: Can BTC Hold the Bid If Fed-Hike Bets Keep Fading?
Dollar Index near 101.41 and fading July hike odds give BTC a tailwind, while June’s $4 to 4.5B ETF outflows challenge the bid. Watch DXY, flows, and on-chain supply.
- Bitcoin’s BIP-110 fork fight gives exchanges an August deadline before miners signal support
BGeometrics shows support at 0.42% since May 1, while Farside's alerts make the August lock-in window harder for exchanges, wallets, pools, and node operators to ignore. The post Bitcoin’s BIP-110 fork fight gives exchanges an August deadline before miners signal support appeared first on CryptoSlate.
- Memecore’s M Rally: Is New Meme Beta Replacing the Old Dog-Coin Trade?
MemeCore’s M rebounds 50% after a 74% wipeout as a $10M buyback and dovish Fed cues spark a shift from dog coins to new meme beta. Risks, setups, and traps.
- Tim Draper denies moving Bitcoin, reiterates $250,000 BTC prediction
Tim Draper denies moving Bitcoin after blockchain analysts linked him to a wallet that transferred 1,000 BTC to Coinbase Prime.
- Crypto exchanges are selling stock options and tokenized stocks but users may not own what they think
Bitget launched US stock options this week and says no other major crypto exchange offers them. The product starts with the simplest version of options trading, where eligible users buy single call or put contracts, with more complex strategies planned as it matures. It sits alongside Bitget's existing crypto markets, tokenized stocks, and contract-for-difference products The post Crypto exchanges are selling stock options and tokenized stocks but users may not own what they think appeared first on CryptoSlate.
- Bitcoin Holds Above $62K as HYPE, ADA Lead Altcoin Recovery: Weekend Watch
Bitcoin remained in the green over the past 24 hours, while several large-cap cryptocurrencies managed to post gains as the braoder market climbed.
- Solana Treasury Stocks: Are Public Firms Moving Past Bitcoin Copycats?
15.7M SOL held by public firms signals a shift to Solana treasuries, led by Forward Industries’ 7.55M SOL stack. Boards rejected roll-ups after scrutiny.
- Securitize Lists and Tokenizes Itself: Wall Street’s On-Chain Equity Demo Goes Live
NYSE debut SECZ and $295M tokenized shares on Solana and Avalanche mark a live on-chain equity test. Securitize targets $400M proceeds and reports $4B+ AUM.
- Farage Crypto Lobbying Probe: Britcoin Fight Becomes a Standards-Watchdog Story
Parliamentary complaint alleges Farage lobbied the Bank of England on Britcoin as £5m gift and major donations face scrutiny. The policy stakes for UK crypto now rise.
- XRP climbs 8% as record holder losses signal better risk-reward for buyers
The token's 30-day and 365-day MVRV, a measure of how far holders are underwater, sit near -45% and -47%, lows Santiment says XRP has never reached before. Some traders read stretched losses as a contrarian signal.
- Bitcoin’s next parabolic run may need $1 trillion in fresh capital
This cycle, about $697 billion in new money has generated a roughly 689% gain, compared with earlier cycles where far less capital drove returns of upto 50,000%.
- Bitcoin (BTC) Flashes 3 Bullish Signals: $65K Incoming?
Here's what needs to unfold for BTC to break above $65,000.
- Bitcoin profit and loss ratio falls to 43-month low
Bitwise chief investment officer Matt Hougan said the bottom is “closer than ever,” while a Swan Bitcoin analyst suggested investors buy now at a discount rather than overpaying later.
- US law enforcement group drops opposition to CLARITY Act: Report
The Major County Sheriffs of America said it still wants the CLARITY Act amended to give local law enforcement more resources to investigate illicit finance cases.
- Bitcoin, Ether extend relief rallies as extreme fear meets renewed ETF buying
Bitcoin and Ether bounced off multi-year lows as dip buyers finally stepped in, and the spot BTC ETFs saw a $221 million inflow on July 2.
- Why is Cardano (ADA) Up 15% in a Week?
Can the price reach $0.23 in the short term?
- Major Binance Announcement Concerning Many Users: Details
"Real liquidity for Philippines," CZ said.
- SOL rallies as Solana memecoins, prediction market activity surge: Are bulls back?
Rising interest in Solana-network memecoins and prediction markets was followed by a rally in SOL price. Will the momentum continue?
- Claude Fable 5 Isn't Nerfed. The Router Is Just Paranoid
Did Claude Fable 5 get dumber? Two benchmarks, two wildly different conclusions—and one routing layer that explains the whole mess.
- Senator Gillibrand Seeks to Ban Trump, Elected Officials From Launching Meme Coins
After President Trump disclosed over $1 billion in crypto-related earnings, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is calling for a meme coin ban.
- Robinhood Earn Adds 7% USDG Yield Offer As Stablecoin Competition Heats Up
Robinhood added a 7% APY USDG Earn structure as stablecoin competition expands across retail crypto platforms.
- US senator calls for ban on elected officials issuing memecoins
The restriction proposed by Senator Kirsten Gillibrand would bar members of Congress, the US president and their spouses from “issuing or sponsoring their own digital assets.”
- This sanctioned Russian stablecoin claims it processes billions, but blockchain analysts disagree
A7A5 claims crypto data providers understate its trading activity, while blockchain analytics firms say the ruble-backed token's volumes have fallen sharply this year.
- Open USD Membership Claims Challenged After Samsung, Others Dispute Participation
Open USD's unveiling hit early controversy after multiple Korean companies said they only learned about their inclusion through media reports.
- Bitcoin Traders Watch Macro Signals As Kraken Flags Policy Uncertainty
Bitcoin traders are watching macro signals again as Kraken’s economic brief highlights rate and policy uncertainty.
- Strategy bought time but Bitcoin’s next cycle may need buyers beyond Saylor
Michael Saylor’s Strategy has calmed the immediate panic around its preferred-stock complex, but the company’s latest overhaul points to a more complicated phase for one of Bitcoin’s most visible corporate buyers. Strategy, formerly known as MicroStrategy, announced a new capital-management framework this week after STRC, its flagship preferred stock, fell to a low of $71.25 The post Strategy bought time but Bitcoin’s next cycle may need buyers beyond Saylor appeared first on CryptoSlate.
- MEXC SpaceX Derivatives Volume Shows Appetite For Private-Market Exposure
MEXC reported strong trading demand for SpaceX-linked derivatives, highlighting retail appetite for synthetic private-market exposure.
- Zcash Ironwood Upgrade Nears as Developers Work to Restore Confidence After ZEC Crash
Developers say security testing has uncovered no new serious bugs as Zcash's Ironwood upgrade moves toward testnet activation.
- Kraken API Partner Program Targets Algorithmic Traders And Platforms
Kraken launched an API Partner Program aimed at platforms, algorithmic traders, and institutional liquidity providers.
- 'Every Time I Buy It, It Tanks': Dave Portnoy Says He's Losing Millions as Bitcoin Falls
Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy says he's down millions on Bitcoin, but he's intent on holding this time—even if it falls to zero.
- Bitcoin Recovers Toward $62K as ETF Inflows Return and Trump’s BTC Holdings Make Waves: Weekly Crypto Update
Bitcoin bounced from $58,000 toward $62,000 this week, while altcoins recovered and ETF inflows returned.
- Donald Trump says ‘nothing wrong’ with $1.4B crypto windfall while in office
The US President disclosed earning more than $1 billion from crypto ventures amid discussions of a digital asset market structure bill in Congress and legislation to ban CBDCs awaiting his desk.
- ESMA warns many prediction market event contracts already face EU retail ban
The European regulator said companies cannot circumvent EU financial rules by marketing binary-style products as event contracts rather than derivatives.
- SEC Market Statistics Show Stronger IPO Activity In Q2 2026
The SEC’s Q2 market statistics showed stronger IPO activity, a backdrop that could matter for crypto companies eyeing public markets.
- The fight over the UK’s digital pound has become a battle over crypto’s political influence
The standards request pushes the CBDC debate toward disclosure, political money, and who gets access while payment rules are still open. The post The fight over the UK’s digital pound has become a battle over crypto’s political influence appeared first on CryptoSlate.
- Bitcoin Recovery Hinges on Breakout Above $72K Resistance (BTC Price Analysis)
Bitcoin is attempting to build a short-term recovery after weeks of sustained selling pressure. Although buyers have defended a key support zone, the broader trend remains fragile as price continues to trade beneath major technical resistance levels that must be cleared first to expect a genuine recovery. Bitcoin Price Analysis: The Daily Chart The daily
- Kraken Plans CFTC-Regulated Perpetual Futures For US Traders
Kraken is preparing CFTC-regulated perpetual futures for U.S. traders through Kraken Pro and Bitnomial infrastructure.
- Bitcoin ETFs see biggest inflow since May after weak US jobs report sparks BTC price rebound
US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) drew their largest daily inflow since May after a weaker-than-expected jobs report eased rate-hike concerns and helped the digital asset recover from a fresh bear-market low earlier in the week. The funds recorded $223 million in net inflows on Thursday, ending a 10-day stretch of withdrawals that had drained The post Bitcoin ETFs see biggest inflow since May after weak US jobs report sparks BTC price rebound appeared first on CryptoSlate.
- Crypto Biz: Bitcoin maximalism meets the realities of capital markets
Strategy authorizes Bitcoin sales, Open USD takes on USDT and USDC, Fidelity defends Bitcoin security and crypto ramps up political spending for 2026.
- What Is Q-Day? The Quantum Threat to Bitcoin Explained
Experts warn quantum computers could someday forge Bitcoin’s digital signatures, allowing unauthorized transactions.
- Bitcoin price tags $62.3K nine-day high after global stocks hit historic record
Bitcoin set new highs for July after the Dow Jones and global stocks market cap set new all-time highs before the US Independence Day holiday.
- ETH and SOL Short Squeeze: The Altcoin Bounce That Liquidated the Bears
CoinDesk reports $281M in short liquidations as ETH and SOL rip, including an $18.2M ETH wipeout on Hyperliquid. Why it happened and how to manage risk.
- American Charged in Israel With Spying for Iran in Exchange for Crypto
Israeli prosecutors charged a 21-year-old American man with spying for Iran while studying at a seminary in Jerusalem.
- Tokenized Stocks Emerge as Altcoin Lifeline Amid Crypto Market Reset
Persistent token unlocks have added selling pressure, making it harder for traditional altcoin narratives to regain momentum.
- Autheo Pitches Decentralized Operating System For AI Agents And Blockchain
Autheo introduced a decentralized Internet Operating System aimed at AI agents and blockchain transaction coordination.
- Bitcoin whales send 49,000 BTC to exchanges as $60K rebound shows signs of weakness
Bitcoin’s recovery above $60,000 is facing a fresh test from exchange-flow and derivatives data after large holders moved one of the year’s largest daily BTC inflows onto trading platforms during the latest selloff. Data from CryptoSlate showed that the flagship digital asset was trading at $61,528 at press time, after dropping below $58,000 earlier in The post Bitcoin whales send 49,000 BTC to exchanges as $60K rebound shows signs of weakness appeared first on CryptoSlate.
- Tether Freezes ISIS-K Tron Wallets: Stablecoin Compliance Just Got Very Real
OFAC's July 1 action added 134 crypto addresses; Tether froze 131 TRON USDT wallets tied to ISIS-K, per Chainalysis. Three Monero entries remain unfrozen.
- EU crypto rulebook faces enforcement challenge as MiCA transition ends
Lawyers and industry executives expect EU regulators to enforce MiCA differently as unauthorized crypto companies are required to wind down operations.
- MEXC Lists Ondo Yield Asset As Tokenized Treasury Demand Grows
MEXC listed an Ondo-linked tokenized yield asset, highlighting continued demand for real-world asset products in crypto markets.
- Ethereum Foundation Guide Targets Government And Institutional Blockchain Use
The Ethereum Foundation published a guide aimed at government and institutional use of Ethereum infrastructure.
- Upbit says it only expressed interest in future OUSD participation
Upbit said it only expressed interest in potentially joining the OpenStandard ecosystem in the future, as several South Korean firms distanced themselves from the OUSD initiative.
- SEC And CFTC Seek Comment On Portfolio Margining Harmonization
The SEC and CFTC are seeking comment on portfolio margining harmonization, a technical issue with real implications for derivatives liquidity.
- Farage Reported to UK Standards Watchdog Over Alleged Crypto Lobbying
A Labour MP says the Reform leader pressed the Bank of England on policy that could enrich his biggest donor, a major Tether investor.
- eToro Buys Into On-Chain Perps: Broker Apps Are Coming for DeFi’s Best Product
eToro’s $12.5M investment in Extended and planned Zengo integration push broker apps into on-chain perps. 100+ markets, big volume, and new risks ahead.
- SEC Names Kathleen Hutchinson To Lead International Affairs Office
The SEC appointed Kathleen M. Hutchinson to lead its Office of International Affairs, a key unit for cross-border enforcement.
- Belgian police arrest suspected phishing gang leader tied to $572K theft
Belgian authorities say a European phishing gang stole over $572,000 from victims before laundering the proceeds through cryptocurrency.
- Cardano Development Activity Pushes Back Against ADA Price Stagnation
Cardano node releases show continued development work even as ADA remains stuck in a tight market range.
- Worrying Ripple and Ethereum Signals, Recent Pi Network Updates: Bits Recap July 3
A closer look at everything most intriguing surrounding XRP, ETH, and PI.
- Solana stakers get a new way to force the next SOL inflation fight
Solana just gave delegators a new governance tool called Solana Governance Proposals (SGP), which hands them a lever for the next round of the inflation fight. The proposing validator’s vote account must have at least 100,000 SOL staked, worth about $7.8 million at $77.97 per token. To advance from proposal to vote, validators representing 15% The post Solana stakers get a new way to force the next SOL inflation fight appeared first on CryptoSlate.
- Trump says there is ‘nothing wrong’ with family’s crypto windfall
The president reported at least $1.4 billion in crypto income for 2025. He told CNBC he did nothing illegal and was not aware of the extent of his holdings. Critics say he is profiting from the office while his administration writes the industry's rules.
- StanChart joins ESMA's first MiCA register update since deadline
ESMA publishes its first post-deadline MiCA register update, adding 37 crypto-asset service providers, including Standard Chartered and FalconX.
- Web3 Casinos and Player Data: On-Chain Platforms Compared
Web3 casinos and player data compared: the three places your data lives, why a public ledger is traceable, not private, and how on-chain platforms differ on how much they collect upfront and how openly they handle it.
- Apple’s Foldable iPhone Rumor Turns Hardware Back Into a Momentum Trade
10M foldable iPhones targeted for 2026 and supplier stocks jump up to 12% as Apple readies mass production. Here’s how hardware turned into a momentum trade.
- MiCA Deadline Puts EU Crypto Firms Under Full Licensing Pressure
ESMA’s MiCA deadline reminder puts EU crypto platforms and stablecoin firms under full licensing pressure.
- Withdrawal Reviews at Crypto Casinos: What Triggers a Check
Withdrawal reviews at crypto casinos and what triggers a check: why compliance applies to crypto, the common triggers from withdrawal size to source of funds, the travel rule, and what a review can involve.
- Provably Fair, Explained: How to Verify a Web3 Casino Yourself
Provably fair explained, and how to verify a web3 casino yourself: what the server seed, client seed, and nonce do, the step-by-step check, which games it covers, and what provably fair does not prove.
- Bitcoin ETFs Draw In $222M, Snapping 10-Day Losing Streak
Thursday's inflows ended a run that drained $2.7 billion, but analysts warn one green day isn't necessarily a trend reversal.
- Bitcoin whales bought $16.7 billion of bitcoin in 2 weeks even as ETFs bled a record $4 billion
U.S. institutional demand had its worst month ever in June. Large holders absorbed the selling, marking a divergence that has shown up near past cycle bottoms.
- Tether Freezes USDT In 131 TRON Wallets After OFAC Sanctions Update
Tether froze USDT tied to 131 TRON wallets after an OFAC sanctions update, reviving the stablecoin compliance debate.
- Bitcoin supply metric prints first 'buy' signal since late 2022 as bear market continues
Bitcoin supply dynamics pointed toward the end of the 2026 bear market after the first "buy" signal since November 2022, but analysis warned that BTC price could still go lower.
- Bitcoin, ether traders aren't fully buying the bounce, options markets show
Your day-ahead look for July 3, 2026
- Zcash’s Ironwood upgrade faces possible delay over infrastructure readiness
Shielded Labs said exchanges, mining pools and wallets may need more time to complete Zcash’s Z3 software migration and safely prepare for Ironwood.
- US Spot Bitcoin ETF Outflows Clash With Ethereum Fund Demand
Bitcoin ETF outflows hit $294.62 million as Ethereum fund demand showed a more resilient institutional picture.
- Crypto bulls on firmer footing as U.S. rate-hike risk recedes
Crypto ended the week in a more buoyant state after weak U.S. jobs data reduced the chances of a Fed interest-rate increase and Uniswap gained on a link-up with Robinhood.
- Defendant files to dismiss New York lawsuit seeking ownership of 39,069 Bitcoin wallets
A defendant who owns one of the dormant Bitcoin wallets filed to dismiss the New York case, which seeks ownership of $229 billion worth of Bitcoin considered lost.
- Bitcoin rally hinges on whether the Fed buys into the weak jobs report after bad miss
June payrolls missed badly, and traders read it as the rate-cut catalyst Bitcoin needed. Payrolls rose by just 57,000, against an estimate of 110,000. The Bureau of Labor Statistics also cut the prior two months by a combined 74,000, April down 31,000, and May down 43,000. Unemployment fell to 4.2%, and wages held at 3.5% The post Bitcoin rally hinges on whether the Fed buys into the weak jobs report after bad miss appeared first on CryptoSlate.
- Bitcoin ETF Drought Ends: $221M Inflows Turn a 10-Day Bleed Into a Reversal Test
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs logged $221.7M net inflow, ending a 10-day bleed; June shed $4.5B as IBIT led outflows. We map the reversal test, breadth, and risks.
- Robinhood Launches Public L2 Mainnet Optimized For Real-World Assets
Robinhood has launched a public Layer 2 mainnet built around real-world assets, tokenized products, and DeFi infrastructure.
- Bitcoin Breaks Out of Bullish Structure: Regains Key Bull Market Trendline
Up nearly 7% from the bottom, the $BTC price has broken out of a bullish falling wedge structure and has regained the key bull market trendline once again. Can the upside push continue, or will an overbought condition lead to a fall back to earth?
- Memory and semiconductor stocks lose momentum, bitcoin rebounds in sign of changing investor focus
After dominating markets in 2026, AI-tied memory and semiconductor stocks are losing momentum, raising the question whether capital will shift back into bitcoin.
- Donald Trump Defends $1.2B Crypto Earnings: ‘Nothing Illegal, Nothing Wrong’
Critics contend that the value of Trump-linked tokens stemmed more from political access than investment fundamentals.
- Solana’s JTX Launch Window: Can Jito Give SOL a Trading-Terminal Catalyst?
JTX early access on June 26, 2026 set up Jito’s self-custody terminal ahead of a July rollout, with 80% of JTX revenue earmarked for JTO holders and hot Solana trading flows.
- India's central bank revives push to isolate banks from crypto: Report
The Indian central bank reportedly urged lawmakers to keep banks insulated from crypto and private stablecoins while preserving room for regulated tokenization.
- Tokenization could make finance faster, but also more susceptible to shocks, IMF says
Tokenization could make finance faster and cheaper. It also makes it more vulnerable to sudden shocks, the International Monetary Fund said.
- SUI Unlock Overhang: Can Sui Defend Its Demand Zone as New Supply Hits?
25.7M SUI unlock lands in early July as trackers diverge on timing and size. We map the demand zone, likely scenarios, and practical ways to hedge or wait.
- Irish authorities seize another 500 Bitcoin, bringing 2026 total to 1,500 BTC
Irish authorities recovered 500 Bitcoin in criminal proceeds, bringing the total seized by the Criminal Assets Bureau to about $92 million in BTC for 2026.
- TRON Sets Transaction and Active Address Records Driven by Stablecoin Settlements
TRON Sets Transaction and Active Address Records Driven by Stablecoin Settlements — what the latest source material shows and why it matters for crypto...
- ENA Whale Shock: Why Ethena Buyers Added Tokens While Price Fell
20M ENA added to whale wallets as price fell 4.4% on June 30. Coinbase Ventures and Janus Henderson moves frame the bid. Key motives, risks, and next catalysts.
- US spot Bitcoin ETFs top $200M in daily inflows for first time since May
US spot Bitcoin ETFs post $221.7 million inflows, the strongest daily intake since early May, as Bitcoin recovers above $61,000.
- This XRP Signal Has Never Looked Worse, But is That the Setup? (Analyst)
XRP's historically low MVRV readings suggest much of the downside has already been absorbed.
- TRON Nile Testnet Deploys Quantum-Resistant Signature Cryptography
TRON Nile Testnet Deploys Quantum-Resistant Signature Cryptography — what the latest source material shows and why it matters for crypto markets.
- Lido’s Bridge Pullback: Is LDO Admitting the Multichain Bet Got Too Messy?
DAO vote 57.4M LDO approves revoking nine wstETH bridges as Lido consolidates endpoints after KelpDAO shock. Users face new liquidity paths and governance guardrails.
- Live updates: Bitcoin rises above $62,000 as the red hot semiconductor trade starts to fade
- S&P 500’s 1990s Echo: Could AI Push the Index Into a Rare Four-Year Winning Streak?
Q2 2026 delivered a 14.9% S&P 500 jump and a record high, led by AI chips. With 2026 earnings forecast up 26%, could a rare four-year streak be next?
- Stablecoin Crime Ledger: Why $141B in Illicit Flows Could Trigger the Next Wallet-KYC War
Chainalysis and TRM Labs flag stablecoins as the main rail in crypto crime while $141B headlines stir policy hawks. Wallet-KYC is back on the table. Here’s what may stick.
- Crypto Price Analysis July-03: ETH, XRP, ADA, BNB, and HYPE
This Friday, we examine Ethereum, Ripple, Cardano, Binance Coin, and Hyperliquid in greater detail. Ethereum (ETH) Ethereum managed to bounce off support at $1,500 and recovered last week’s losses. This is also why it closed the week with an impressive 10% rally, as buyers regained control of price action. To be confident in a sustained
- Binance says MiCA should be judged by who it licenses, not who it excludes
Europe head Gillian Lynch said Binance met Greece's licensing requirements and that the company remains committed to the EU, despite withdrawing its MiCA application days before the July 1 deadline.
- Teen ‘Scattered Spider’ suspect extradited to US over $8M crypto ransom
Peter Stokes, 19, has been charged in the US for allegedly taking part in a hacking group’s unsuccessful $8 million crypto ransom scheme.
- AI agent development hasn’t accelerated as expected, Zuckerberg says
Mark Zuckerberg’s comments came on the same day that Meta expanded its Meta Business Agent globally for businesses on Instagram, Messenger and WhatsApp.
- Finally. $221 million flow into Bitcoin ETFs, ending a painful 10-day outflow streak
Spot ETFs had their strongest inflow day in two months, driven by funds other than BlackRock’s IBIT.
- Will Markets React When $2 Billion Bitcoin Options Expire Today?
Friday is upon us again, and with it the first Bitcoin options expiry event of the second half of 2026.
- XRP bulls test path back toward $1.10 as token zips 4% higher
Buyers defended a higher low and pushed XRP toward near-term resistance, though the move still needs a clean break above $1.10 to confirm momentum.
- Ether and solana extend gains as a short squeeze lifts bitcoin toward $62,000
Bearish traders lost $281 million in liquidations over 24 hours, nearly double the longs, as bitcoin pushed to its strongest level in two weeks. Ether is up almost 10% on the week and solana nearly 19% while a rebound in tech stocks eased the pressure from the AI trade.
- US dominates Polymarket political bets despite geoblock: Report
New data from Allium suggests that US users are bypassing geoblocks to bet on markets offered on Polymarket’s global platform.
- Strategy will be ‘less important’ in Bitcoin after STRC incident: Bitwise
Bitwise’s Matt Hougan said Strategy's STRC offer of high yields and low volatility was always a questionable fit for buying Bitcoin, as the cryptocurrency offers neither.
- Securitize gains on NYSE debut with tokenized stocks live on Solana, Avalanche
Securitize has issued tokenized versions of its shares on Solana and Avalanche, marking the first time a newly public company has done so on its debut.
- Ripple (XRP) Repeats a March Move: Could the $1 Floor Finally Crack?
XRP is at risk of tumbling under $0.90, one analyst claimed.
- Bitcoin holds $61K after US jobs data report, AI sector weakness: Did BTC bottom?
Bitcoin bulls may make a run on $70,000 after weak US jobs data eased rate hike fears and capital looks to rotate into BTC and gold.
- Why Bitwise’s Matt Hougan Thinks Strategy’s Bitcoin Era Is Fading
Strategy's importance to Bitcoin is likely to diminish next cycle as institutional investors emerge as the market's dominant buyers.
- Is Bitcoin heading for $65K? Sharplink buys $16M ETH: Market Moves
Analysts are divided on Bitcoin's next move, but there's some hope at last. Meanwhile, SharpLink has resumed buying Ether after an eight-week pause, and other market news.
- OpenAI Offers US Government a $42 Billion Slice of Itself: Report
Sam Altman is pitching a 5% equity stake in OpenAI for the U.S. government—and reportedly wants every major AI company to do the same.
- Russia Is Ready for 'Widespread Use' of Digital Ruble by September, Says Bank Governor
Bank of Russia Governor Elvira Nabiullina said major banks and retailers are on track to begin accepting the digital ruble by September 1.
- Treasury Department Sanctions Over 130 ISIS-Affiliated Crypto Wallets on Tron
More than 130 Tron wallets connected with a Central Asian ISIS affiliate were sanctioned by the U.S. government, with funds frozen by Tether.
- Viral Meme Coin Challenges Shiba Inu (SHIB) After Exploding 80% Daily: Details
Despite the rally, many analysts opine that the token would eventually collapse to zero.
- Bitcoin Exchange Inflows Spike to 49,000 BTC in a Day, Signaling More Volatility is Coming: Report
Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Exchange Inflows Spike to 49,000 BTC in a Day, Signaling More Volatility is Coming: Report CryptoQuant reported Bitcoin exchange inflows surged to 49,000 BTC on June 30 — a rare spike historically linked to heightened volatility and often downside risk — even as Bitcoin rebounded above the key $60,000 support level. This post Bitcoin Exchange Inflows Spike to 49,000 BTC in a Day, Signaling More Volatility is Coming: Report first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.
- World Mobile Stratospheric Showcases AI-Powered Direct-to-Device Roadmap at Rare Evo
World Mobile Stratospheric Showcases AI-Powered Direct-to-Device Roadmap at Rare Evo
- AI Researchers Got Chatbots to Share Cocaine Recipes Using This One Wild Trick
Researchers say a new jailbreak technique tricked AI models into treating attacker-written text as their own reasoning, bypassing safety guardrails and exposing a deeper security flaw.
- Wavespace Launches MiCA-Compliant Self-Custodial Bitcoin Debit Card Powered by Lightning and NWC
Bitcoin Magazine Wavespace Launches MiCA-Compliant Self-Custodial Bitcoin Debit Card Powered by Lightning and NWC Wavespace, the Bitcoin-only neobank, has achieved MiCA compliance and launched its self-custodial wavecard® that uses Nostr Wallet Connect to automatically top up from users’ Lightning nodes, eliminating custodial preloading risks. This post Wavespace Launches MiCA-Compliant Self-Custodial Bitcoin Debit Card Powered by Lightning and NWC first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Juan Galt.
- Securitize tokenizes $295 million of its own stock on Solana and Avalanche amid NYSE debut
The newly-public company's shares are the largest issuer-sponsored tokenized stock at launch, aiming to make a point against rival third-party stock token issuers.
- Securitize Begins Trading on NYSE as Tokenized Shares Land on Solana, Avalanche
BlackRock-backed tokenization firm Securitize now has shares trading on the New York Stock Exchange—or via Solana and Avalanche.
- Japanese Financial Giant SBI to Shut Down Bitcoin Mining Pool
SBI Crypto, the subsidiary of the Japanese financial giant, is the latest firm to shutter its Bitcoin mining endeavor.
- Ethereum’s Government Pitch: Why Public-Sector Blockchains Need Governance Before Hype
Ethereum Foundation’s 2026 policy guide puts governance ahead of pilots, with $76B staked securing the network. A practical playbook for public-sector teams.
- Crypto Shorts Get Rekt as Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP Rise to Weekly High Prices
Bitcoin continued rising after hitting a 21-month-low earlier this week, topping $62,000 and leading a broader crypto market rebound.
- Robinhood’s Public Blockchain Bet: Can HOOD Turn Tokenized Finance Into a Brokerage Moat?
Robinhood Chain mainnet goes live as HOOD jumps ~5%; 24/7 Stock Tokens hit 120+ countries and ~7% USDG Earn debuts. Here’s what changed.
- Bitget Bolsters Stock+ Platform With U.S. Stock Options Trading
Bitcoin Magazine Bitget Bolsters Stock+ Platform With U.S. Stock Options Trading Bitget has expanded its Stock+ platform by launching U.S. stock options trading, adding long call and put options to its lineup as part of its push to combine crypto and traditional financial markets in a single trading platform. This post Bitget Bolsters Stock+ Platform With U.S. Stock Options Trading first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.
- Standard Chartered Becomes First Major Bank to Offer Direct Stablecoin Services
Institutions will be able to combine custody, banking and stablecoin services through a single onboarding process.
- EToro invests in onchain derivatives platform Extended as brokers race into DeFi
The broker plans to bring perpetual futures into Zengo wallet and expand DeFi products to its core platform as rivals like Robinhood expand onchain offerings.
- Bitwise says STRC selloff signals crypto cycle nearing a bottom, not Strategy’s breaking point
Bitwise said STRC's volatility reflects a late-cycle leverage unwind, with institutions poised to replace Strategy as bitcoin's biggest buyer.
- Bybit Card Launches in Peru: Seamless Spending with Up to 120 USDT in Rewards
Bybit Card Launches in Peru: Seamless Spending with Up to 120 USDT in Rewards
- Crypto Casino Verification Explained: From Signup to Withdrawal
Crypto casino verification explained from signup to withdrawal: why checks follow the player, not the payment, the three verification models, where limited upfront verification applies, and the common triggers behind a withdrawal review.
- Crypto Sportsbooks and the World Cup Knockouts: What to Check Before You Bet
Crypto sportsbooks and the World Cup knockouts: what to check before you bet, from custody and licensing to audits, settlement rules, and coins, plus how a few platforms compare on how much you can verify.
- Licensed Web3 Casinos in 2026: A Look at How Crypto Sites Are Regulated
Licensed web3 casinos in 2026 and a look at how crypto sites are regulated: what a license covers versus an audit, the offshore reality, how to verify a permit yourself, and how a few platforms compare on regulatory transparency.
- Toobit Launches AI Trading Assistant for Futures Markets
The tool brings together AI-powered crypto market analysis and AI-generated trading opportunities in a single package, letting traders turn raw chart data into structured, ready-to-use trade plans in an instant.
- Gold’s Jobs-Data Bounce: Why Weak Payroll Signals Could Rescue Bullion From the Q3 Trap
June payroll softness pushed spot gold near $4,068 as traders eyed a mid-60% chance of a September Fed hike. Weak jobs could cut real yields and ease Q3 pressure.
- Pi Network (PI) News Today: July 2
Here's a breakdown of the most important recent developments across Pi Network and its ecosystem.
- FBI Director Kash Patel's Undisclosed Stock Buy in Bitcoin Giant Strategy Is Down 44%
FBI Director Kash Patel failed to disclose a significant purchase of stock in Bitcoin treasury firm Strategy from last November.
- FBI Director Kash Patel Did Not Disclose Six-Figure Strategy (MSTR) Stake: Report
Bitcoin Magazine FBI Director Kash Patel Did Not Disclose Six-Figure Strategy (MSTR) Stake: Report The late disclosure of FBI Director Kash Patel's six-figure investment in Strategy has reignited some scrutiny over ethics compliance. This post FBI Director Kash Patel Did Not Disclose Six-Figure Strategy (MSTR) Stake: Report first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.
- US Treasury sanctions over 100 ISIS-K crypto addresses that moved over $1.4 million
ISIS-K allegedly used its media wing to solicit donations via Tron, Monero, and Bitcoin, highlighting stablecoin issuers' growing role in sanctions enforcement.
- SBI Crypto to shut down mining pool that holds roughly 2% of Bitcoin's hashrate
Miners must redirect their hashrate before the July 31 cutoff, as the pool will stop accepting contributions after that date.
- Ondo Finance debuts SEC-aligned tokenized stock model with BlackRock ETF, Micron shares
Broadridge and transfer agent Oasis Pro underpin a new structure that keeps tokenized securities within existing U.S. market rules, based on the SEC's third-party custodial model.
- Crédit Agricole’s EURXT Launch: Are European Banks Finally Building the Euro Stablecoin Layer?
20M EURXT lands on Ethereum as Crédit Agricole debuts a MiCA-compliant euro stablecoin, used to settle an Amundi MMF buy. What this could unlock for banks.
- Ripple Price Analysis: Bullish Divergence Emerges as XRP Defends $1 Support Zone
XRP continues to consolidate in a narrow range on both USDT and Bitcoin-paired charts, with the broader trend still favoring the sellers. However, the latest technical signals suggest downside momentum may be fading as the market defends key support while early signs of bullish divergence begin to emerge. Ripple Price Analysis: The USDT Pair Against
- Standard Chartered Becomes First Global Bank to Offer Direct USDC Access to Institutions
Standard Chartered is the first Global Systemically Important Bank authorized to let institutions mint and redeem Circle's USDC.
- Ethereum Eyes Relief Rally as Double Bottom Forms Near $1.5K (ETH Price Analysis)
While Ethereum’s overall market structure is still dominated by the sellers, recent price action suggests sellers may be losing momentum after the market was held by the $1.5K support region twice. The emergence of a potential double bottom and improving short-term momentum could pave the way for a relief rally if buyers reclaim the next
- BTCC Exchange Sees Trading Volume Surge Ahead of Argentina Match Days as World Cup Showdown Campaign Heats Up
George Town, Cayman Islands, 2nd July 2026, Chainwire
- Can Circle Defend Its Stablecoin Lead Against OpenUSD? Experts Weigh In
OUSD's powerful backers and partner-driven incentives have fueled concerns that Circle faces one of its biggest competitive challenges to date.
- S&P 500 Meta Cloud Shock: Can Selling Spare AI Compute Save Big Tech From the Chip Crash?
Meta shares jumped 8.8% after reports of a 'Meta Compute' cloud selling excess AI capacity, as chip stocks shed $1.3T in a rout. Can resale economics hold?
- FBI Director’s MSTR Disclosure Report: Why Bitcoin Treasury Stocks Became a Washington Conflict Story
FBI filing on a six-figure MSTR purchase and late disclosure spotlights Bitcoin treasury stocks in D.C. scrutiny. Timeline, rules, and real risks, explained.
- JPMorgan says Strategy's bitcoin sales policy adds 'two-way risk' to crypto markets
The bank said Strategy's bitcoin sales policy adds avoidable market uncertainty and should be replaced with equity issuance to build cash reserves.
- Metaplanet Adds 2,823 Bitcoin in Q2 as Buying Pace Cools
The Japanese firm's 43,000-BTC stack now sits well below its cost basis, and it has leaned on debt over equity to keep buying.
- Eightco Holdings (NASDAQ: ORBS) Reports Total Holdings of Approximately $386 Million, Includes OpenAI, Beast Industries, More Than 16,000 ETH and Over 283 Million WLD Tokens
Eightco Holdings (NASDAQ: ORBS) Reports Total Holdings of Approximately $386 Million, Includes OpenAI, Beast Industries, More Than 16,000 ETH and Over 283 Million WLD Tokens
- U.S. payroll growth slowed sharply in June, with only 57,000 jobs added
This morning's data could slow market expectations for a Fed rate hike as soon as this summer or early Fall.
- Metaplanet Adds 2,823 Bitcoin, Reaches 43,000 BTC and Becomes World’s Third-Largest Corporate Treasury
Bitcoin Magazine Metaplanet Adds 2,823 Bitcoin, Reaches 43,000 BTC and Becomes World’s Third-Largest Corporate Treasury Metaplanet added 2,823 BTC in the second quarter to reach 43,000 Bitcoin, becoming the world's third-largest corporate Bitcoin treasury behind Strategy and Twenty One Capital. This post Metaplanet Adds 2,823 Bitcoin, Reaches 43,000 BTC and Becomes World’s Third-Largest Corporate Treasury first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.
- Bybit Launches Fiat & Pay Summer Splash Campaign With 25,000 USDT Prize Pool
Bybit Launches Fiat & Pay Summer Splash Campaign With 25,000 USDT Prize Pool
- A struggling Nasdaq-listed company that tried to copy Saylor's Bitcoin playbook is completely dumping crypto for AI
The Nasdaq-listed Korean media company once lined up $1 billion in financing to buy 10,000 bitcoin. A recent filing confirms its balance is now zero as it pivots to AI infrastructure and fights to stay listed.
- Morning Minute: Robinhood Debuts 'Robinhood Chain'
The market liked it with HOOD shares jumping 8% and their crypto perp dex partner up even more. Plus crypto's latest unicorn is crowned.
- Three years after MiCA became law, Europe's crypto framework is undergoing a rethink
Europe’s MiCA regime is now up for review, known colloquially as “MiCA 2.0,” through a consultation that closes around September.
- Tokenized Google Stock Inflated 7,700%: DeFi Lending Just Found Its Synthetic-Equity Nightmare
Tokenized Google stock spiked 78x on Edel Finance, creating ~$403k bad debt while oracles held and wrapper pricing failed. The fallout for DeFi lenders.
- Staking Surge Tightens Supply, But Negative Sentiment Still Dominates Ethereum
Ethereum is having a tough time at the moment, with sentiment at rock bottom, but underlying supply dynamics paint a different picture.
- Is The Bottom Finally Here? BTC, ETH, XRP, and SOL Flash Buy Signals
"Your window to buy crypto this cheap is almost gone," one analyst argued.
- BTC New Low → 6% Relief Rally → Rejects $61K: A continued bounce or Setup for More Downside? (July 2026)
The beginning of this week has been a busy one for the $BTC price. From making a new low at just under $58K, the price then rallied 6% but has since come back to potentially confirm $60K as support again. Bounce or failed rally from here?
- Scattered Spider Suspect Extradited to US Over $8M Crypto Ransom Demand
The teenager allegedly helped to breach a luxury jeweler and demand $8 million in crypto, as part of a crew tied to $100 million in ransoms.
- Bitcoin Reclaims $60K as SOL, BCH Lead Alts Higher (Market Watch)
Bitcoin managed to bounce from yesterday's lows, while the majority of large-cap altcoins also turned green despite continued ETF outflow concerns.
- $GCOIN Debuts on Biconomy as Playnance Accelerates Expansion of Its Web3 iGaming Protocol
Playnance has announced the listing of its native utility token, $GCOIN, on Biconomy, marking the fifth centralized exchange to list the token in June.
- Lizex.io Launches Large-Scale B2B Partnership Program for Crypto Services
Victoria, Seychelles Islands, 2nd July 2026, Chainwire
- Lizex.io Launches Large-Scale B2B Partnership Program for Crypto Services
Lizex.io Launches Large-Scale B2B Partnership Program for Crypto Services
- Metaplanet Adds 2,823 Bitcoin, But Still Needs 57,000 BTC to Hit 2026 Target
The Tokyo-listed company expanded its Bitcoin treasury to 43,000 BTC even as its shares remain down nearly 49% this year.
- VALR Launches 200+ Hyperliquid Perps Markets
Johannesburg, South Africa, 2nd July 2026, Chainwire
- TRON’s Quantum-Resistant Testnet: Why TRX Is Selling Security While Bitcoin Bleeds
TRON’s post-quantum testnet puts security front and center as Bitcoin weakens. What the shift could mean for TRX, wallets, fees, and migration risk.
- Zcash Ironwood Fork: Can ZEC Turn a Security Scare Into a Privacy-Coin Comeback?
NU6.2 hard fork at block 3,364,600 fixed Zcash’s Orchard bug; Ironwood aims for late July. ZEC fell 40% then bounced 45%. Key risks and catalysts ahead.
- AAVE’s 1,806-Wallet Shock: Why DeFi’s Comeback Is Showing Up Before Price
1,806 new wallets hit Aave’s Ethereum pool in 24 hours as TVL hovers near $12.6B and V4 passes $200M deposits. On-chain traction is building before price.
- Valle Capital Token Launches RWA and Agribusiness Ecosystem
Tortola, British Virgin Islands, 1st July 2026, Chainwire
- Streamex is making digital gold accessible
Florida, United States, 1st July 2026, Chainwire
- Ethereum Execs Launch Non-Profit to Accelerate Institutional Adoption
An independent non-profit dedicated to accelerating the institutional adoption of Ethereum has been established.
- UK Investors Sue Binance and Former CEO Changpeng Zhao for $200M
Binance says it will contest the allegations through the courts but has not addressed the claims in detail.
- The 2036 Issue: The Future Is Now, Words of Wisdom from Jeff Booth
Bitcoin Magazine The 2036 Issue: The Future Is Now, Words of Wisdom from Jeff Booth From The 2036 Issue: An interview with Jeff Booth on where Bitcoin is going over the next decade, by Frank Corva. This post The 2036 Issue: The Future Is Now, Words of Wisdom from Jeff Booth first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Frank Corva.
- Robinhood Launches 'AI-Native' Ethereum Layer-2 Network, Tokenized Stock Trading
Brokerage and crypto exchange Robinhood opened the public mainnet for its Arbitrum-powered Ethereum layer-2 network on Wednesday.
- Bitcoin Price Reclaims $60,000 As Strategy (MSTR) and Strive (ASST) Jump More Than 10%
Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Reclaims $60,000 As Strategy (MSTR) and Strive (ASST) Jump More Than 10% Bitcoin price climbed back above $60,000 on Wednesday, lifting Bitcoin treasury stocks, with Strategy (MSTR) and Strive (ASST) surging more than 10% intraday. This post Bitcoin Price Reclaims $60,000 As Strategy (MSTR) and Strive (ASST) Jump More Than 10% first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.
- Venice AI Valued at $1 Billion as Erik Voorhees Makes the Case for Private ChatGPT Rivals
Venice reached a $1 billion valuation as founder Erik Voorhees argued AI companies should protect users' conversations.
- LongCat-2.0: The Stealth AI Model That Was Quietly Topping OpenRouter All Along
The 1.6 trillion-parameter mixture-of-experts model spent two months disguised as "Owl Alpha" before Meituan claimed it—and it undercuts GPT-5.5 and Claude Sonnet 5 on price by a wide margin.
- Ethereum (ETH) Sets a Historic Negative Record: More Pain Ahead?
"Could we go below $1,200? Maybe," one analyst stated.
- Liquid Mercury Completes MiCA Disclosure for MERC, Enabling Trading Admission Across the EU
Liquid Mercury Completes MiCA Disclosure for MERC, Enabling Trading Admission Across the EU
- AI’s Bitcoin Moment: Why the Open-Source Fight Looks Like Crypto Back in 2014
Bitcoin Magazine AI’s Bitcoin Moment: Why the Open-Source Fight Looks Like Crypto Back in 2014 A new installment of Chain of Thought, the Brownstone Research newsletter written by Ben Lilly, argues that the battle over open-source artificial intelligence is following the same path Bitcoin walked a decade ago, and that investors who recognize the pattern stand to profit. The note opens with testimony that Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei gave to This post AI’s Bitcoin Moment: Why the Open-Source Fight Looks Like Crypto Back in 2014 first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.
- Moody’s Flags Quantum Threat to Bitcoin and Digital Assets After Trump Orders
Bitcoin Magazine Moody’s Flags Quantum Threat to Bitcoin and Digital Assets After Trump Orders Moody's warned that President Trump's new quantum computing executive orders accelerate the need for Bitcoin and the broader digital asset industry to adopt quantum-resistant cryptography. This post Moody’s Flags Quantum Threat to Bitcoin and Digital Assets After Trump Orders first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.
- Stablecoin Super-Alliance: Why Google, Shopify and Stripe Matter More Than Another Crypto Exchange
Open USD consortium with Google, Shopify and Stripe brings stablecoins to checkout, as Stripe, Visa and Mastercard move to shared rails and always-on settlement.
- UN's First AI Safety Panel Says Scientists Can't Rule Out 'Catastrophic Harm'
A 40-scientist panel found that AI capabilities are outrunning both scientific understanding and government oversight.
- Valle Capital Token Launches RWA and Agribusiness Ecosystem
Valle Capital Token Launches RWA and Agribusiness Ecosystem
- Trump-Backed American Bitcoin Hits New Low Price Ahead of Reverse Stock Split
Bitcoin mining firm American Bitcoin fell to a new low price Wednesday, one day before executing a 1-for-15 reverse stock split.
- BitMine, Sharplink and Joe Lubin Accelerate Wall Street Ethereum Push With Nonprofit Launch
Ethereum Institutional will serve as a point of contact for financial institutions seeking to get more involved with on-chain infrastructure.
- Preferred Stock Is Becoming Bitcoin Treasury Firms’ Financing Tool of Choice: Report
Bitcoin Magazine Preferred Stock Is Becoming Bitcoin Treasury Firms’ Financing Tool of Choice: Report Bitcoin-backed preferred shares — led by Strategy and emerging players like Strive—have grown into a roughly $13B market by offering high-yield. This post Preferred Stock Is Becoming Bitcoin Treasury Firms’ Financing Tool of Choice: Report first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.



































































































































































































