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Binance Stocks opens pre-issuance limit-order trading for the SK hynix ADR, letting users queue orders before formal launch. The move extends the exchange's push into tokenized equities with a semiconductor-sector focus.
Coinbase Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal leaves July 31 as Congress prepares a House floor vote on the CLARITY Act, the digital-asset bill he helped shape.
One analyst says the quiet market is the time to build positions. Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, Uniswap, and others are picked for revenue and adoption, not hype.
OSL Group received Austrian MiCAR authorization, one of only 17% of firms to convert. The license opens 30 EEA markets for custody and trading services.
Moscow wants exchanges to flag crypto transfers above 60,000 rubles (~$650). The threshold catches routine retail activity, not just whale moves.
Labour MPs propose making the temporary crypto donation ban permanent after Farage's resignation over crypto-linked gifts. The by-election and leadership race will shape UK crypto regulation.
PepsiCo's Q2 showed US sales down 2% as consumers traded down to cheaper packs. Inflation at 4.2% keeps rates high, pressuring risk assets including crypto. Next catalyst: CPI trajectory and oil prices.
Telegram communities weigh privacy policy risks and stablecoin infrastructure signals. The EU Chat Control debate and corporate pilots could reshape crypto tooling and flows.
xAI's Grok 4.5 constructed a counterexample in functional analysis that stumped mathematicians for years. The same reasoning capability could unlock new zero-knowledge protocols.
Japan's CGPI rose 6.3% YoY, the fastest since 2023. The BoJ hiked to 1.0%. Past rate hikes triggered 27% Bitcoin drawdowns. Next CGPI data due July 10.
DOJ prosecutors expect less cooperation from Binance in crypto investigations, per memo. Binance pushes back. Meanwhile, stablecoin adoption in LATAM and MENA accelerates.
Flexa expanded to 37 SEPA countries as Ripple won MiCA passporting rights, removing the two biggest hurdles for merchant crypto adoption. August data will show uptake.
At least 20 Labour MPs, led by Liam Byrne, back amendments to the Representation of the People Bill to permanently ban crypto donations and cut spending limits by 28%.
Base's Beryl upgrade slashes layer 2 withdrawal delays from 7 days to 5 hours. The B20 native token standard brings built-in compliance tools for stablecoin issuers.
SFC gives brokers and crypto platforms 12 months to kill OTP logins, mandates passkeys and tied devices. Firms face liability for client losses from preventable hacks.
Sony Bank's Connectia Trust won conditional OCC approval to issue dollar stablecoins. Banking trade groups warn of banking-commerce separation risks. Commercial operations delayed to 2027.
Brazil bans crypto payments for licensed betting operators and requires addiction warnings on all gambling ads starting July 2026. Compliance costs rise as operators face legal review for every marketing piece.
Coinbase and Grayscale's top legal and finance chiefs step down on the same day, leaving key positions open at a critical time for crypto adoption. The exits could shape the next wave of regulatory strategy.
BlackRock's BUIDL fund crossed $500 million in AUM, cementing its place as the largest on-chain money market fund. The milestone, three months since the last $100M leg, shows steady institutional demand for tokenized Treasuries.
Senate negotiators merge CLARITY Act drafts ahead of a possible July 20 floor vote. A Democratic ethics provision barring presidential crypto holdings remains the main hurdle to the 60-vote threshold.
Coinbase's Base layer-2 launched B20, a token standard with built-in freeze, blocklist, and seize powers. Developers warn holders cannot see who controls those roles on current explorers.
Executive Order 14178 killed the US CBDC effort. Regulated stablecoins now fill the gap, while China pushes its e-CNY deeper into the financial system.
Crypto VC fundraising hit $1.1B in Q1 2026, the lowest since 2020, as Paradigm closes a $1.2B AI fund. Deal counts also fell to a six-year low.
42% of firms have looked at stablecoins, but only 13% use them. BNY’s Circle custody deal shows bank infrastructure could close the gap if regulatory and integration hurdles clear.
The SEC's Chicago office gets a new enforcement head as the agency juggles crypto rulemakings, ETF approvals, and exchange litigation. Regional offices build cases that set precedents.
AscendEX exchange halted operations July 1, 2026, leaving users without withdrawal guarantees or a recovery timeline. The shutdown joins a string of platform collapses.
Reed's amendment would bar crypto donations to UK parties; Labour's Byrne leads push for permanent prohibition amid Reform UK funding scandal.
Monthly volume rose 279% to $3.4B as tokenized stock trading hit a record. Solana dominates equity settlement; Ethereum leads DeFi deployment. Active addresses dropped 77%.
Interpol's Operation First Light traced a $122.5M crypto wallet tied to romance scams through cross-chain swaps, arresting 5,811 across 97 countries.
CoinDesk: Clarity Act draft could land next week. Senate backers aim for July 20 floor action. Disputes over ethics, preemption, and agency vacancies threaten the bill.