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Weekly price-volume data shows capital rotating into ZBT and RIF while NFP and CRCL see turnover surge during declines. CRCL Alpha Score 28. The split tape suggests selective risk-taking, not a broad rebound.
SharpLink added 10,000 ETH to its stash of 886,725 ETH, placing it among the largest known institutional holders of the second-largest cryptocurrency. The purchase comes as exchange supply trends lower.
Germany issued 57 of 244 MiCA crypto licenses across the EEA as the EU's transition deadline nears. France and the Netherlands follow. Passporting rules let firms serve 30 countries with one approval.
Trump's annual filing reveals $1.4B in crypto income: $635M memecoin royalties, $715M from World Liberty Financial. Tokens have plunged 98%+ from highs.
The SEC opened a 60-day comment period on new rules for novel ETFs covering crypto and prediction markets. Firms like BlackRock and Grayscale have filed innovative products; the outcome could reshape crypto ETF regulation.
MetaMask's Money Account on Monad yields up to 4% on mUSD via Aave and Morpho lending, with spending flexibility. No KYC for yield, but card features require verification.
European crypto firms must now comply with MiCA as the transition period ends. EU adviser Peter Kerstens explains what comes next for regulation and tokenization.
Christopher Delgado admitted to running a $400M crypto Ponzi through Goliath Ventures, spending millions on luxury homes and cars. He faces up to 20 years.
Thailand's central bank will consult on a 1:1 baht stablecoin for settlement, while suspending 5,000 accounts for unauthorized yuan transfers via Alipay and WeChat Pay.
Binance's bStocks hit $1B AUM in under a month, with $1B+ in trade turnover nine days after launch. The product offers 7,000+ tokenized US equities with zero commissions and 24/7 trading for non-US users.
President Trump earned over $1B from crypto in 2025, mostly from TRUMP meme coin and his WLFI venture, while retail investors lost big. The policies that boost the market also fatten his wallet.
Nearly 1,700 British investors filed a group action in London's High Court, alleging Binance sold unauthorised crypto derivatives. The suit seeks at least £150 million.
Polymarket odds for the Clarity Act fell to 39% after President Trump disclosed $1.4 billion in crypto income. Galaxy Digital cut odds to 50%. Democrats demand conflict-of-interest provisions.
Hungary's veto lift frees €6.6B for Ukraine military aid. The EU's 21st sanctions package targets Russian crypto platforms, raising compliance stakes for smaller exchanges.
Galaxy Research cut odds to 50%. Senate scheduling crunch threatens passage before August recess.
Trump's 2025 financial disclosure shows crypto ventures generated over $1.4 billion, surpassing real estate income for the first time. The 927-page filing details NFT licensing, exchange fees, and DeFi revenue.
Binance now spends $300M annually on compliance, with 1 in 4 employees in oversight roles. The exchange intercepted $10.53B in fraud, signaling major investment to reduce regulatory risk.
Institutions can trade on Binance while keeping assets in Anchorage custody, mirroring traditional finance separation of custody and execution.
The Crypto Fear & Greed Index fell to 11, its lowest since February's record low of 5. The metric signals extreme fear as Bitcoin slides on regulatory and macro uncertainty.
Taiwan's FSC enforces a new crypto license law under a 7-year prison maximum for unlicensed operations and full reserve backing for stablecoins.
A Shanghai court sentenced five people to 5-6 years for using crypto to bypass China's capital controls in a $29.4M scheme, reinforcing the ban on crypto as a payment rail.
Trump's disclosure showed $1.4B from crypto ventures, including $635M from memecoins. The filing adds official weight to conflict questions as his administration pushes friendly policy.
Taiwan's new crypto law imposes up to seven years in prison for unlicensed operators and requires stablecoin reserves of 100%, with a 12-month grace period for existing platforms.
FCA releases final crypto rulebook. Firms have until October 2027 to comply. Authorization window opens September 2026. Pre-application meetings available now.
Trump's latest financial disclosure reveals over $1.1 billion from WLF token sales and TRUMP memecoin royalties, ranking crypto alongside his traditional hospitality and settlements earnings.
Taiwan's new crypto law requires FSC licenses, mandates 100% stablecoin reserves, and gives platforms 12 months to apply. Non-compliance risks up to 7 years in prison.
Brazilians bought $2.6B in stablecoins in May, up 158% YoY. Central Bank data shows demand holding steady. Regulatory tax delayed until after October election.
Block Earner launches Australia's first Bitcoin-backed home loan using Fireblocks custody. Borrowers pledge BTC for up to 50% LTV, avoid CGT, but face volatility risk.
Trump's 2025 filing shows over $1 billion in crypto gains during a market downturn. The disclosure offers a single number, no strategy or asset breakdown.
President Trump's disclosure reveals $589M in crypto income from NFTs and memecoins. The sum creates an unprecedented conflict-of-interest dynamic as the White House pushes for clearer digital asset rules.