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Bitcoin at $62,978, dominance 55.8%, and ADA's 9.6% gain top a narrow list. Weekend enthusiasm stays measured as traders wait for broader participation.
Securitize tokenized $295M of its NYSE-listed SECZ shares on Solana and Avalanche. Issuer-backed tokens promise voting and dividends on-chain, but compliance gates and oracle risk remain.
Polymarket odds for the Clarity Act surged from below 40% to 55% after NOBLE's endorsement. With a narrow window before recess, the sector readthrough depends on Senate action.
Brazilian police seized $2 billion in a PCC-linked crypto-and-cash laundering ring. The OFAC designation of two suspects may have blown the investigation, the police chief said.
Russia's central bank confirms September digital ruble launch as banks and retailers complete infrastructure. The programmable currency could tighten capital controls and reduce crypto's appeal in Russia.
Nabiullina says banks and retailers are ready for the digital ruble. Its smart contracts could compete with DeFi, but the network is permissioned, limiting anonymous use and borderless settlement.
ALCX price fell 30% after Binance delisting announcement. Withdrawals surged 1,289% as holders reposition ahead of July 10 deadline. Liquidity is migrating.
Bending Spoons surged 40% in its Nasdaq debut at a $25.7B valuation. Tokenized shares (BSPx) went live on Kraken, creating a test case for hybrid equity-crypto products. The SEC’s silence on tokenized securities is the biggest unknown.
DDSC cleared UAE central bank standards for VARA listing after a $40M trial. IHC used the stablecoin for a $30M transfer.
Kraken's new feature lets eligible traders use tokenized stocks and ETFs as collateral for futures and margin trading without selling holdings. The full asset list remains undisclosed.
SARS draft guidance on crypto taxation clarifies the income-capital gains split. Frequent traders face marginal rates; holders may qualify for lower capital gains. Tighter record-keeping required.
Core Scientific's AI pivot depends on power contract renegotiation. Firm 24/7 power costs more than interruptible mining rates, threatening margins. The stock trades at a premium.
South Africa's SARS released draft crypto tax rules for 6 million users. Public comment open until Aug. 31. A new audit unit targets digital wallets. Traders face immediate tax on crypto-to-crypto swaps.
Coinbase's July update outlines a push into five areas beyond exchange services. The company is betting users want a single financial platform. No hard numbers, no timeline.
Venice Token jumped 867% versus Bitcoin. KRW pairs Taiko and Cardano rebounded. Buy and sell execution strength hit maximum readings, a pattern traders associate with crowded positioning.
Asset managers struggle to tailor portfolios to individual investors. NYLIM says tokenization changes the math, embedding personalization into the token. A high-yield bond strategy is already onchain through Centrifuge.
Extreme crypto volatility revives the classic contrarian principle of buying fear and selling euphoria. Here's how to apply the margin of safety in leveraged markets.
Short traders lost $830M as a sharp rebound forced position closures. Ethereum led with $105M in liquidations. The squeeze tests fragile positioning.
Celtic is close to signing Camilo Duran for £2.5-3M, a 15x return for Qarabag. The transfer puts the gap between football's booming market and the struggling fan token sector into relief.
Gillibrand's proposed ban on official memecoins targets Trump's token but leaves key gaps. The CLARITY Act's fate now depends on ethics provisions, not just SEC vs CFTC authority.
Polymarket odds for the CLARITY Act hit 53% after Lummis confirmed the final text drops over July 4. The MCSA law enforcement group shifted from opposition to neutral on the DeFi clause.
Mahrez left Al Ahli as a free agent; his RMHZ token didn't budge. Athlete tokenization promised fans a piece of their heroes. The reality: illiquid tokens, no economic rights, and regulatory caution.
Trump earned $636M from the TRUMP memecoin while 988,905 buyer wallets lost $3.81B. The revenue model separated creator from buyer incentives. Now senators debate ethics rules before the August recess.
US national debt crossed $39 trillion with deficits near $2 trillion. Rising debt loads are tying stablecoin reserves and Bitcoin reserve policy together.
SPCX enters the Nasdaq-100 on Tuesday with $4.3B in passive buying. The real action happened on-chain: pre-IPO perpetuals priced the stock within 4.7% of the open, and $50M in liquidations showed the cost of crypto leverage on an equity event.
Hexens researchers found a type-confusion bug in Aptos Move VM. No funds were lost. The simulation showed $70B at risk across bridges and crypto exchanges.
The law enforcement group's endorsement removes a key obstacle for the crypto market structure bill. The 40% passage odds and August deadline keep the trade uncertain.
Daizen Maeda's Sorare NFTs gain as Celtic's £25M valuation draws Premier League interest. A similar move to Wolfsburg collapsed in 2025, and no offer has been made.
Robinhood's new Layer 2 chain now hosts a tokenized COIN, giving users 24/7 trading and DeFi yield strategies. The debt securities offer price exposure without ownership rights.
The top eight crypto assets control $1.71 trillion. June support tests separated the strong hands: SOL, TRX, HYPE and ETH held; others broke. Now a BTC rally tests the recovery.