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Bitcoin fell below $64,000 after a global chip sell-off and $477M in ETF outflows erased $24B from crypto market cap. The Fed decision is next.
Zelenskyy and Netanyahu meet Trump July 28 as Graham funeral draws a summit. Sanctions shifts and oil volatility from the talks could sway crypto sentiment.
AmericanFortress's ZK-PoSP scheme lets wallets prove seed ownership without revealing it, costing $0.002 per proof. Adoption depends on network upgrades and independent review.
Venmo drove $93.8B in volume; PYUSD rolled out in 70 countries with 4% yield. PayPal raised full-year forecast to $5.38 per share as Stripe acquisition rumors swirl.
Robinhood Chain's tokenized equity trading hits $55M daily. GameStop and Nvidia tokens lead. The shift from memecoins to real-world assets tests network durability.
MEV costs users 0.4% on swaps and borrowers 7.5% on liquidations. Private mempools and intents offer fixes. Here's how it works.
Ava Labs general counsel Lee Schneider said the FATF failed to define decentralization, raising the risk that countries will over-regulate the sector.
Polish think tank OSW warns Russia's crypto regulation will fail as daily turnover hits $650M and DeFi usage surges eightfold. The autumn 2026 law faces enforcement gaps.
Russia's central bank proposed capital requirements for crypto depositories, from 50M to 250M rubles, ahead of a full framework in September. Public comment is open on the draft.
Maine’s new crypto unclaimed property law takes effect July 29 with a five-year dormancy clock, while the state manual still shows three years. Holders face unclear transition rules.
BlackRock and Tom Lee back CLARITY Act, but Senate Majority Leader Thune says no vote before August recess. The bill's fate hinges on ethics provisions and a tight timeline.
Singapore ordered banks to disclose crypto holdings and capped exposure at 2% of Tier 1 capital on permissionless blockchains. A new taskforce targets AI and quantum threats, with DBS, OCBC, and UOB officials participating.
Singapore's MAS and ABS launched the AI-Driven Cyber and Technology Risk Taskforce, bringing together DBS, OCBC, UOB and SGX to coordinate defenses as crypto exposure reporting requirements also take effect.
Shirzad warns China leads in blockchain; CLARITY Act decides U.S. crypto future. Banks adopt stablecoins. The legislative window for the bill is narrowing.
Russia's central bank proposes crypto trading rules with capital requirements and a central registry. Public consultation underway before Sept. 2026 implementation.
Binance's CZ endorsed a regional crypto license passporting proposal at an ASEAN summit, but a Philippines sandbox pilot still needed two separate regulatory approvals.
Bitcoin's failed breakout at $65,600 triggered a $3,000 drop and $700 million in liquidations, wiping out $80 billion in market value as the Fed decision looms.
Crypto yield strategies vary by funding source. Emissions, fees, and fixed products carry different risks. A 77% APY can mean 80% loss if the token collapses.
The Bank of Russia published draft rules for organized trading of digital financial assets, setting admission and compliance standards for regulated venues. Details on eligible assets and operators remain open.
Binance now routes US law enforcement data requests through UAE agencies, delaying fraud investigations. The Brooklyn DA says the policy shift is slowing asset recovery and case outcomes.
Fed rate-hike odds hit 37% from 10% last week, sending Bitcoin and Nvidia lower. Senate delay on the CLARITY Act added to crypto pressure. The Fed decision is Wednesday.
With the Fed expected to keep rates at 3.50%-3.75% on July 29, crypto traders are focused on Chair Warsh's press conference for hints on the September path.
European police say Binance's new data request policy has slowed investigations, while U.S. prosecutors face delays in some cases. Speed is critical in crypto crime, one official said.
H.R. 9172 would end the tax perk letting crypto traders claim losses on sales and immediately repurchase the same assets. Treasury estimates the loophole costs $23.5 billion over a decade.
Three users lost $1.8M in Bitcoin to counterfeit Sparrow Wallet apps on Apple's App Store. The lawsuit claims Apple's review process failed. Apple removed the apps and revoked the developer accounts.
HUT stock fell 60% from its $140 high. CoinPedia sees $290-$520 by 2030 as Hut 8 pivots from Bitcoin mining to AI data center contracts. $100 support is key.
Perpetual futures on AI and semiconductor stocks hit $8B weekly volume on Hyperliquid. Hedge funds collect funding fees by shorting. A 'tower of liquidity' analyst warns.
Binance is directing foreign law enforcement requests through the UAE's mutual legal assistance treaty, according to a report citing an internal memo. The change adds a government-to-government layer for overseas investigators.
The Senate must vote on the CLARITY Act before the August recess or the bill stalls until fall. A unified crypto framework faces a packed calendar and no confirmed floor time.
Mastercard is paying crypto product developers up to $318,000 as it builds out digital asset teams across multiple roles. The hiring push comes after the launch of its Crypto Partner Program, now with over 85 firms. The regulatory risk remains: stablecoin legislation is still unsettled, even as Mastercard signals where its business is headed.