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Pricing houses in bitcoin exposes dollar's loss of value
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Crypto for Advisors: Q2 2026 Digital Asset Review
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Bank of Korea stands firm on bank-led stablecoin push as deposit token pilots advance
The Bank of Korea reiterated its call for bank-led won stablecoin issuance while advancing deposit token pilots, as issuer rules remain a sticking point in South Korea’s digital asset bill.
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Crypto remains resilient in face of renewed Middle East tensions
The move tracked U.S. stock market gains, as Nasdaq 100 index futures added 2.6% over the past 24 hours despite the escalation of tensions between the U.S. and Iran.
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A 20-Year-Old's Crypto Wallet Moved $123M in Romance-Scam Cash: Interpol Says
A 20-year-old's cryptocurrency wallet moved more than $122.5 million in just 10 months as part of a scheme to launder money stolen from romance-scam victims, Interpol said, in one of the standout cases from a sweeping g…
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Two blockbuster AI IPO's on the horizon could leave crypto further behind
Artificial intelligence (AI) has not only been dominating headlines, but has also been soaking up capital that might otherwise have flowed into other parts of the financial market, including cryptocurrencies.
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Russia's largest private bank Alfa-Bank tests crypto trading
Alfa-Bank is testing cryptocurrency trading for qualified investors as Russia moves toward regulating digital assets and banks prepare new crypto services.
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Sony Bank gets US regulator nod to issue stablecoins
Sony Bank received preliminary approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to establish a US stablecoin issuance business, with $40 million in starting capital.
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Latin America’s biggest stock exchange now offers options on bitcoin, ether and solana futures
The contracts bec+ame available for trading on July 6, according to a B3 circular. They include call and put options on bitcoin futures denominated in Brazilian reais, while ether and solana futures are denominated in U…
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Bitcoin ETFs end 'most overwhelming' $2.7B sell-off amid new $85M net outflow
Bitcoin spot ETFs posted a fresh net outflow on Wednesday as analysis said that their "most overwhelming" outflow streak had ended without a clear demand recovery.
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Singapore's Temasek investment fund says crypto is off the table, will focus on AI
Singapore’s state-owned investment firm, Temasek Holdings, said it will prioritize AI investments over crypto due to regulatory uncertainty and the lingering impact of a $275 million write-off from the collapse of crypt…
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Wyden urges Senate leaders to keep dev protections in crypto bill
Senator Ron Wyden has called on Senate leaders to ensure the Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act remains in the CLARITY Act when it is brought to the floor.
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Bank of Japan may speed up rate hikes, pushing borrowing costs above 2%, ex-BOJ official warns
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) may raise its benchmark interest rate rapidly this year, as the yen slides, eventually pushing it above 2%.
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Live markets: Second day of U.S, Iran conflict keeps markets volatile as oil drops
SK Hynix's U.S. listing is more than seven times oversubscribed, according to people familiar with the matter, with demand coming from global long-only funds, sovereign wealth funds and technology-focused investors.
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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.
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Revolut says USDT delisting is limited to EEA, Switzerland
Revolut said USDT support remains unchanged outside EEA and Switzerland as it winds down the stablecoin offering in selected European markets.
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XRP holds near $1.10 as traders watch long-term breakout setup
XRP is still moving sideways near $1.09, but traders are watching whether the quiet range is setting up a larger break. Buyers continue to defend the $1.00-$1.05 zone, while sellers have kept the token capped below shor…
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Regulators invited Binance to seek new licenses after MiCA setback, co-CEO says
Binance is exploring new licensing paths into Europe while continuing to expand its regulatory footprint in Asia, says co-CEO Richard Teng.
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Bitcoin's dwindling exchange reserves don't pack the same bullish punch anymore
For years, interpreting the amount of BTC held in wallets controlled by centralized exchanges has been straightforward. A declining balance means investors are withdrawing coins to self-custody. Fewer coins available fo…
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AI is shortening the shelf life of crypto security audits, researchers warn
Hackers have also been exploiting the codebases of defunct decentralized finance protocols, draining millions of dollars in customer funds.
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Crypto trader applies legendary HODL strategy to EUR/USD forex bet
The term “HODLing," crypto slang for buying and holding an asset for a long time, has historically been associated almost exclusively with bitcoin
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Robinhood Chain DEX Volume Reaches Record $560 Million
Robinhood Chain’s decentralized exchange recorded more than $560 million in daily trading volume on July 8, marking a new high, according to the source. Daily active addresses approached 200,000, including more than 140…
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Trader loses $1M after signing phishing token approval
Onchain scammers netted more than $14 billion last year, and approval phishing remains a primary attack vector.
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AI boom fuels inflation fears, complicating Fed’s next rate move
Ongoing strong demand for AI infrastructure “would likely sustain upward pressure on prices for technology products and electricity,” Federal Reserve policymakers said.