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Blockchain promised advertising transparency. It misdiagnosed the problem. The real fix is in out-of-home advertising: structured inventory and direct access, no token needed.
MSTR at $100, COIN at $150, Metaplanet at ¥200. The cluster of support tests raises a question only a Bitcoin break can answer. Proprietary Alpha Scores sit at 28 and 34 (Weak).
The SEC added rulemakings on token offerings and broker custody to its 2026 agenda, plus a third on trading venue structure. Chair Atkins aims for US as 'crypto capital.'
Paradigm closed a $1.2B fund for AI and robotics, not crypto. The move shows even crypto-native VCs see limited room to deploy large funds inside crypto alone.
Toss is running a three-month proof-of-concept for a Korean won stablecoin on Optimism's OP Stack, targeting institutional payments with privacy from Sunnyside Labs.
Senator Cynthia Lummis urged the Senate to pass the CLARITY Act before the August 7 recess. Failure could delay digital asset legislation until 2030, she said.
South Korea's Toss is piloting a won-pegged stablecoin with Optimism and Sunnyside Labs. The proof of concept tests transaction speed, security, scalability, and user experience.
Spain proposes €850B annual EU borrowing, creating a €5 trillion common debt stock. The plan could challenge the dollar's reserve status and shift crypto's narrative.
Europe's top securities regulator is stress-testing how crypto firms safeguard client assets. Unauthorized providers face a July 2026 deadline to stop serving EU clients or exit.
Regulator alleges Trevor Vernon and Argent Capital raised $14.8M from 60+ investors while concealing over $8.6M in losses from futures, options, and crypto trading.
Dunamu beat a KDAC-Korbit consortium and Hecto Wallet One for the 267M won contract, after requirements like immediate custody and full hack loss compensation favored large exchanges.
Trump called the Iran ceasefire over, accusing violations. Stocks and crypto sold off sharply. Bitcoin fell with equities as traders brace for escalation.
Tokenized RWAs crossed $33.5B on-chain in July 2026, but most value sits on a handful of chains. The gap between on-chain and tracked value shows where the real risk lies.
The crypto venture firm's $1.2 billion raise pairs AI and blockchain as co-equal themes, expanding available capital for startups at the intersection. Founders should watch deployment pace.
Stand With Crypto urges calls before Aug. 7 Senate recess. The bill faces a narrow window as disputes over ethics, stablecoins, and developer liability remain unresolved.
Russia's Duma committee approved crypto bill amendments expanding payments. Coins must meet a 5 trillion ruble market cap and 1 trillion ruble daily volume, narrowing eligibility to Bitcoin and Ethereum.
The crypto venture firm is raising $1.5 billion for a new fund focused on AI and robotics, broadening its mandate beyond blockchain.
Binance Academy says ESG metrics are moving beyond ethical overlay to mainstream crypto risk assessment, citing regulatory pressure and governance gaps. The report urges focus on verifiable indicators over labels.
Vanguard posted a Head of Digital Assets role on July 6, signaling a shift from its 2024 Bitcoin ETF refusal. The roadmap could set custody standards for $12 trillion.
Senator Cynthia Lummis said the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act must pass before August 2026 or risk a legislative vacuum until 2030, with bipartisan coalition fragile and SEC-CFTC dispute unresolved.
Liquidation in crypto works two ways: exchanges force-close leveraged trades, and DeFi bots seize underwater loans. This guide explains health factors, keeper bonuses, cascades, and how to read the daily liquidation numbers.
American CryptoFed met SEC staff to discuss Locke token registration. The DAO says its Form 10 should become effective Aug. 17 unless the SEC intervenes.
Kazakhstan exempts crypto income from tax for regulated trades, authorizes gas-powered mining, and sets up stablecoin cross-border payments under a July 7 decree.
RBI internal documents show renewed push to bar banks from crypto. Stablecoin warning, tax compliance gaps: only 1/4 of 645k traders declared gains. 39M traders hold $2.1B.
Russia's State Duma committee adopted a revised crypto bill that drops mandatory wallet address disclosure. Retail investors can put up to 300,000 rubles annually into approved cryptocurrencies through one intermediary.
Paxos's USDGL stablecoin pays yield under MAS rules, testing whether regulated structures can replace risky DeFi yield products after the UST collapse and regulatory crackdown.
Euro stablecoin volumes hit $673M in 2026, up 128% from $295M in 2025. MiCA's July 1 deadline gave issuers legal clarity, driving demand from European traders.
Documents show India's RBI pushing for crypto prohibition, barring banks from exposure. With 39 million traders and $2.1 billion at stake, uncertainty weighs on exchanges.
Dunamu scored 94.73 points for a 267-million-won contract to store seized crypto. The win raises questions about custody concentration and regulatory scrutiny.
KuCoin has joined a UAE crypto alliance to develop shared custody and settlement infrastructure, the latest in a series of moves by Gulf states to build a regulated digital-asset hub.