Ripple Secures Full MiCA License, Completing EU Compliance
Ripple obtained full Crypto Asset Service Provider authorization from Luxembourg's financial regulator, completing its Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation compliance requirements. The license enables Ripple to offer crypto services across the European Union under the MiCA framework.
Vitalik Buterin Outlines “Lean” Ethereum (ETH) Overhaul to Match the Scale of the Merge
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin proposed a multi-year transformation described as the network's third major evolutionary phase. The initiative, detailed in a July 4, 2026 post, aims to fundamentally reshape the blockchain protocol through what Buterin characterizes as a "lean" overhaul approach.
Ethereum developers embrace Vitalik Buterin's long-term vision but urge quicker execution
Ethereum developers support Vitalik Buterin's "Lean Ethereum" proposal, which was updated this week. They agree on the direction but express concern that execution speed presents the main challenge rather than determining what features to build.
Bitcoin miner TeraWulf soars on a $19 billion AI data-center lease with Anthropic
TeraWulf signed a 20-year lease agreement with AI company Anthropic to host data centers at its Kentucky campus. The bitcoin miner is shifting toward providing artificial-intelligence infrastructure as a steadier revenue source than cryptocurrency mining.
Ethereum begins new week on strong footing as bulls target key breakout levels
Ethereum surged 13% the previous week and is now approaching its 50-day exponential moving average near $1,806. Bitcoin and XRP gained 6% and 10% respectively, with these three cryptocurrencies beginning the week maintaining their upward momentum.
Cardano Adds 14,783 Wallets as ADA Rallies Near 33% in a Week
Cardano added 14,783 new ADA wallets following June's market crash. ADA token rallied 32.5% during the week despite ongoing governance disputes.
Bitcoin Price Spikes Near $64,000 as Short Sellers Get Liquidated
Bitcoin rose near $64,000 during a weekend rally driven by a weak jobs report and short squeeze activity. Short sellers experienced liquidations as the price movement triggered automatic position closures in derivatives markets.
Meme Coin Dominance Falls to Two-Year Low as Holders Vanish
Meme coin dominance has fallen to 3.7%, reaching its lowest level since February 2024. Holders are exiting positions as capital moves toward tokens with utility-based functions.
Ripple Price Analysis: What Are XRP’s Next Targets After 8% Weekly Surge?
XRP surged approximately 8% over one week, recovering from recent lows and approaching a critical technical inflection point. The recovery validated a bullish divergence that formed near support levels, though the broader market structure remains corrective.
Bitcoin Price Analysis: Is BTC Ready for Another Leg Higher Next Week?
Bitcoin has rebounded after dipping below June lows, though it now faces a critical resistance cluster that must be overcome. The daily timeframe shows that broader structure remains bearish until Bitcoin reclaims several major resistance levels.
Americans traded $571 million on Polymarket politic bets despite U.S. ban
U.S.-linked wallets traded $571 million in political contracts on Polymarket over the past year despite the platform being legally prohibited from serving Americans. The trading concentrated on foreign-conflict markets that U.S. regulatory venues do not offer.
MicroStrategy CEO Calls Bitcoin ‘United States of Money’
MicroStrategy's CEO Phong Le purchased $1 million in STRC stock that has returned to break-even value. He characterized Bitcoin as the "United States of money."
Bitwise CIO Foresees New Bitcoin and Crypto Bull Market Starting This Fall
Matt Hougan, Bitwise's Chief Investment Officer, predicted in a July 2026 memo that a new bull market for Bitcoin and cryptocurrency would begin that fall. He identified specific conditions he believed would trigger this market shift in the digital asset space.
German Banks to Open Crypto Trading for 50 Million Customers
German Sparkassen and Volksbanken banks will enable cryptocurrency trading for their 50 million customers. The banks are proceeding with this expansion despite issuing warnings about potential total losses.
XRP climbs 8% as record holder losses signal better risk-reward for buyers
XRP token rose 8 percent while its 30-day and 365-day MVRV ratios reached unprecedented lows near negative 45 percent and negative 47 percent respectively. These record holder losses prompted some traders to interpret the stretched losses as a contrarian buying signal.
The Digital Asset Privilege Tax Act: Innovation Undermining Tax Bill Targeting Crypto Becomes Law in Illinois
Illinois enacted the Digital Asset Privilege Tax Act, which imposes new taxes on cryptocurrency activities starting January 1, 2027. The law was signed by Governor JB Pritzker as part of the state's 2027 budget.
The Real State of Tokenization: Experts React to the RWA Market’s Liquidity Problem
Tokenized real-world assets reached $60 billion in value, but experts identified thin trading activity, restricted access, and market concentration as persistent challenges. The sector lacks sufficient depth despite its growing valuation, with limited liquidity undermining the RWA market's maturity.
Failed Blockchain Transition by Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) Ends Up Costing Platform $20.5 Million Penalty
The Australian Stock Exchange abandoned a blockchain-based replacement for its CHESS clearing system and paid a $20.5 million penalty. The technology upgrade project failed due to poor execution despite initial strategic rationale.
Bitcoin ETFs Record Worst Monthly Outflow in June as Crypto Whales Accumulate Holdings
US spot Bitcoin ETFs experienced record net outflows of 4.5 billion dollars in June 2026, marking their worst monthly performance since launching in January 2024. Meanwhile, cryptocurrency whales continued accumulating Bitcoin holdings during this period of investor withdrawal from the ETF products.
Bitcoin Developers are Fighting Over What the Blockchain is For
Bitcoin developers are debating a proposed anti-spam soft fork called BIP-110 ahead of an August deadline, with disagreements over the blockchain's intended purpose. Ordinals developers say they are prepared for the change as the community disputes whether the network should prioritize its original use case or support newer applications.
Standard Chartered Secures MiCA License as ESMA Adds 37 New Crypto Firms
ESMA added 37 cryptocurrency firms to the MiCA register, bringing the total number of licensed EU crypto service providers to 280. Standard Chartered obtained a MiCA license as part of this regulatory expansion.
The First Major Law Enforcement Group Just Endorsed the CLARITY Act, And It Could Flip the Senate Vote
NOBLE, a major law enforcement group, endorsed the CLARITY Act, potentially influencing Senate dynamics before an August 10 recess deadline. The endorsement marks the first backing of the bill by a significant law enforcement organization.
Solana Gets NYSE Boost as SOL Jumps 19% on Securitize Listing
Securitize listed on the NYSE and tokenized its SECZ stock on the Solana blockchain. SOL's price increased 19 percent following the listing while Solana implemented validator governance voting.
Why Bitcoin Jumped towards $62,000 and What Could Carry It to $70,000
Bitcoin rose toward $62,000 due to weak US jobs data, dovish Federal Reserve signals, and substantial short liquidations. Further gains toward $70,000 could depend on continued Fed accommodation and reduced selling pressure from short positions.
eToro Takes Strategic Stake in Onchain Derivatives Exchange Extended, Plans Zengo Tie-Up
eToro became a strategic investor in Extended, an onchain perpetual futures exchange, through an undisclosed funding round. The investment launches a partnership between eToro and Zengo, the self-custody wallet eToro acquired earlier this year.
ONDO Finance tokenizes BlackRock’s IVV ETF and Micron shares under US regulatory framework
ONDO Finance has tokenized BlackRock's IVV ETF and Micron shares using a US regulatory framework. The tokenization enables traditional assets to be represented as digital tokens on blockchain networks.
CryptoQuant warns of Bitcoin volatility as exchange inflows exceed 50K daily
Bitcoin exchange inflows have exceeded 50,000 daily, which CryptoQuant warns signals potential market instability. This metric indicates investors are moving coins to exchanges, potentially preparing for sales or strategic repositioning.
Mesh raises $75M Series C at $1B valuation as crypto payments infrastructure heats up
Mesh raised $75 million in Series C funding at a $1 billion valuation. The funding round reflects increasing investor confidence in crypto payments infrastructure development.
Rocket Pool cuts validator bonds to 4 ETH, boosts staking with Saturn 1 upgrade
Rocket Pool reduced validator bond requirements from 8 ETH to 4 ETH through the Saturn 1 upgrade. The change lowers barriers for node operators to participate in Ethereum staking on the platform.
Bitcoin Exchange Inflows Spike to 49,000 BTC in a Day, Signaling More Volatility is Coming: Report
Bitcoin exchange inflows surged to 49,000 BTC on June 30, a spike historically associated with heightened volatility and downside risk. This occurred while Bitcoin rebounded above the $60,000 support level.