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Memecoin market share dropped to 3.7% in mid-2026, the lowest since February 2024, as the $150B bubble deflated to $27B. The sector's collapse mirrors past crypto fads.
Amazon AWS freezes new signups for the 21-year-old crowdsourcing platform, giving room to decentralized data labeling projects like AIT Protocol and Sapien.
Bank of England's Megan Greene says tokenized deposits may overtake stablecoins within five years. Banks see a path to blockchain settlement without losing deposit base.
Robinhood Chain brings tokenized Apple, Google, Nvidia stocks to retail users outside the US, with Uniswap liquidity and European perps expansion.
Trump spoke with Zelensky about ending the war. Crypto markets didn't react, but the sanctions architecture that shaped digital asset flows for years could be up for renegotiation.
Argentina's fifth straight trophy bid puts $ARG fan token and crypto sponsors XBO, Nexo under the spotlight. A group-stage exit could crater sentiment and test sponsorship ROI.
Senator Lummis urges Senate vote on the CLARITY Act before August recess. A delay could push crypto regulation legislation into 2027. $150M fraud fund included.
ARK Invest bought $77M of crypto stocks in June. CryptoSlate's analysis of nine names shows the equity route doubled Bitcoin's volatility and added company-specific risk that direct coin holders avoid.
The labor force participation rate for prime-age workers fell 0.6 ppt in June as 720,000 people stopped looking for work, boosting expectations for Fed rate cuts and lifting Bitcoin.
Tether lost $791 million this week, 41% of the $1.9 billion pulled from stablecoins. Paypal's PYUSD jumped 4.25% while Sky Dollar fell 2.36%. Total cap sits at $311.3 billion.
COIN and CRCL both climbed on July 2. Coinbase reported a Q1 loss while Circle's USDC circulation hit 77B. Which stock has the edge?
Circle shares rebounded Thursday after the company disclosed an infrastructure deal for OUSD, a stablecoin backed by 140+ institutions. The stock had lost 40% in a month before the announcement.
South Africa's SARS released draft crypto tax guidance: active trading is income, long-term holdings are capital gains. Traders face August 31 deadline to shape final rules.
Micron shares crossed $1,000, up 700% in a year, as AI memory demand sells out 2026 supply. Ondo Finance launched a tokenized version on Ethereum. Alpha Score 70.
New T-bill supply may drain $350B from Fed reserves by September, tightening funding markets and weighing on risk assets. The Treasury's quarterly refunding statement is due May 6.
TRM Labs recorded 207 hacks in H1 2026. Total losses fell to $972M. Infrastructure compromises drove 76% of stolen value. The real risk isn't smart contracts.
Kraken now lets eligible users trade tokenized Apple, Tesla, Nvidia stocks on margin. The move speeds settlement but introduces crypto-style liquidation risk and up to 1.2% daily funding costs.
Weekly net outflows surged 207% as Ethereum withdrawals hit a 3-year high. What the data says about accumulation versus regulatory caution.
A trader bought 5.1 million CZ tokens for $754. They are now worth $271,000—a 35,700% gain. The position remains unsold. One trade offset 260 prior losing bets.
Sparkassen and Volksbanken launch crypto trading in apps via DZ Bank's meinKrypto platform. A professor warns retail investors may underestimate volatility.
Yield-bearing stablecoins are set to triple to $50B by 2026, but yield is easy to copy. Collateral acceptance — not APY — will determine which tokens traders actually use.
Bitcoin bounced from $58,000. July seasonality favors altcoins. Render, Ondo, Injective, and Kaspa each have specific catalysts. Here's the setup and the risks.
The 18-month MiCA grandfathering window closed July 1. Non-compliant exchanges exit Europe or partner with licensed firms. Stablecoin liquidity shifts to USDC and EURC.
Kraken opens 10 tokenized stocks and ETFs for crypto margin and futures collateral, with 10-30% haircuts and up to $1M caps per asset.
Binance founder says he can't predict if next administration will issue fresh subpoenas, flagging a political-cycle risk few in crypto want to discuss openly.
Kevin Warsh's Fed chair confirmation and a steady rate hold at 3.5%-3.75% signal a friendlier macro backdrop for crypto. Bitcoin holds $64k-$66k. FOMC minutes due July 8.
Klopp's talks with the DFB sent Polymarket volumes spiking. The appointment shows how soccer's biggest job tests decentralized betting markets.
Haaland's Sorare NFT trading volume rises ahead of July 5 Norway-Brazil match. The 265.1 ETH card sale is a benchmark. ETH volatility adds dual risk for sports NFT holders.
Kenya's Treasury wants stablecoin issuers to hold 30% of reserves in local banks. Exchanges warn of higher costs and slower settlement for cross-border payments.
SARS' draft crypto tax guidance treats swaps as barter, triggering immediate tax. Comment deadline August 31. Practical implications for holders and exchanges.