Passive Income on Ethereum for All: How Rocket Pool Scales Liquid Staking
Rocket Pool's Saturn 1 upgrade increases the protocol's scaling capacity and stabilizes rETH's peg to ETH. The upgrade enables RPL staking to generate ETH yield, transforming it from a governance token into a revenue-sharing mechanism.
Wavespace Launches MiCA-Compliant Self-Custodial Bitcoin Debit Card Powered by Lightning and NWC
A self-custodial Bitcoin debit card called wavecard® uses Nostr Wallet Connect to automatically top up from users' Lightning nodes. Wavespace achieved MiCA compliance and eliminated custodial preloading risks with this technology.
Bitget Bolsters Stock+ Platform With U.S. Stock Options Trading
U.S. stock options trading has been added to Bitget's Stock+ platform, including long call and put options. The expansion allows users to trade both cryptocurrency and traditional financial markets on a single platform.
Two Big Banks Adopt Circle’s USDC Stablecoin This Week
Standard Chartered opened USDC minting for institutions in Dubai's DIFC this week. Rival banks are simultaneously adding similar USDC services to their offerings.
Oil Extends Fall After Saudi Exports Surge: Why Are Bitcoin and Gold Rallying?
Saudi oil exports increased, causing oil prices to decline further. Bitcoin rose 5 percent to $61,400 and gold remained above $4,000 during this period.
XRP Ledger Lending Amendments Face 80% Validator Hurdle as Institutional Credit Layer Takes Shape
Two amendments to the XRP Ledger require 80% validator support for activation but currently lack sufficient approval. The XLS-65 and XLS-66 proposals would add institutional credit vaults to the ledger network.
Crypto Super PAC FairShake Enters 2026 Midterms With $193M War Chest: Ripple Leading the Way
A cryptocurrency super PAC called FairShake has accumulated $193 million in funding for the 2026 midterm elections, with major contributions from Coinbase, Ripple, and a16z. Congress is currently debating crypto market structure regulations while these organizations prepare their political spending campaign.
Binance News: Bstocks Hits $1B AUM in 30 Days as Anchorage Joins Tokenized Stocks Network
Binance's Bstocks tokenized equity platform accumulated $1 billion in assets under management within 30 days of launch. Anchorage Digital joined the Triparty Banking network to facilitate institutional settlement on the platform.
Half of the $60 Billion Tokenization Market Has No Real Activity
Over half of the $60 billion tokenized real-world asset market showed no weekly transfer activity across more than 7,000 products. The market spans 12 asset classes despite rapid growth in the sector.
Tothemoon Gains MiCA Approval in Cyprus
Tothemoon received MiCA approval from Cyprus authorities, meeting the July 1, 2026 deadline for crypto service providers. Providers without approval by that date must stop operating crypto services in Europe.
Metaplanet Adds 2,823 Bitcoin, Reaches 43,000 BTC and Becomes World’s Third-Largest Corporate Treasury
Metaplanet accumulated 2,823 Bitcoin in the second quarter, bringing its total holdings to 43,000 BTC. The company now holds the world's third-largest corporate Bitcoin treasury, behind only MicroStrategy and Twenty One Capital.
Crypto Hacks Surged to Record Highs in H1 2026, Yet Total Losses Fall Sharply Below $1 Billion
Cryptocurrency hacks reached a record 207 incidents in the first half of 2026, yet total losses fell below $1 billion. This represented the highest count of distinct incidents in any tracked six-month period according to blockchain intelligence firm TRM Labs.
A struggling Nasdaq-listed company that tried to copy Saylor's Bitcoin playbook is completely dumping crypto for AI
A Korean media company that previously arranged $1 billion in financing to purchase 10,000 bitcoin has completely sold its crypto holdings, reducing its balance to zero. The company is now pivoting to AI infrastructure while working to maintain its Nasdaq listing.
Circle Shares Insights on Programmable Money and its Role in Enterprise Payments
Blockchain-based programmable money can execute automated instructions and complex business logic directly onchain, moving beyond simple fund transfers. Circle, which issues USDC stablecoin, published a guide explaining how this technology is reshaping enterprise payments.
Crypto News, July 2: Circle USDC Hit by Blackrock and Ripple XRP Backed OUSD, Bitcoin and Ethereum Price Recovering
Bitcoin recovered to $60,000 after dropping to a 21-month low of $58,000, while Ethereum reached $1,600 during the bounce. OUSD launched as a new stablecoin backed by Ripple XRP and other partners.
3 On-Chain Signals Point to Deepening Bitcoin Capitulation
Bitcoin fell 20.48% in its worst month since June 2022 during a risk-off market period. Three on-chain indicators suggest deepening capitulation, with Bitcoin ETFs logging $8.475 billion in outflows near capitulation levels.
Solana launches onchain governance and sets entry fee at 100,000 SOL staked
Solana introduced an onchain governance system requiring validators to stake 100,000 SOL to create proposals. Stakers can override their validator's voting decisions through Solana Governance Proposals.
Ether, solana, dogecoin in the green after Warsh comments push bitcoin above $60,000
Bitcoin rose above $60,000 following Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's comments that inflation risks had declined. Solana gained approximately 16% during the week while a semiconductor selloff in Asian markets reduced capital flowing from crypto to AI investments.
Senator Lummis Calls to Stop ‘Baseless Attacks’ on the Clarity Act
Senator Lummis defended the Clarity Act by identifying more than 16 safeguards against digital-asset illicit finance claims. She rejected Senator Warren's argument that the bill would weaken standards for crypto transactions.
Ethereum Institutional launch draws support from across the Ethereum ecosystem
Ethereum Institutional has launched with backing from across the Ethereum ecosystem. The launch occurs as the Ethereum Foundation addresses community concerns about transparency and communication while EthLabs debuts.
Bitcoin Price Reclaims $60,000 As Strategy (MSTR) and Strive (ASST) Jump More Than 10%
Bitcoin price rose above $60,000 on Wednesday, causing treasury stocks to climb significantly. Strategy (MSTR) and Strive (ASST) each surged more than 10% during intraday trading.
Cloudflare Launches Monetization Gateway for Stablecoin Payments via x402
Cloudflare's Monetization Gateway enables charging for web pages, datasets, APIs, and MCP tools using stablecoin payments via the x402 protocol. Will Papper, formerly at Syndicate, joined as product manager for Agent Payments to lead the initiative.
Supreme Court Overturns Humphrey's Executor, Clearing Trump to Fire SEC and CFTC Commissioners
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that presidents can now fire SEC and CFTC commissioners at will, overturning a 91-year-old precedent that had protected their independence. This decision comes as the CLARITY Act approaches a floor vote in Congress.
Robinhood Announces Crypto Trading in the UK, L2 Blockchain, Tokenized Shares and More
Robinhood launched cryptocurrency trading services in the United Kingdom as part of its expansion strategy. The company also announced plans to introduce layer 2 blockchain services and tokenized shares offerings.
Robinhood Launches Robinhood Chain Mainnet, Adds Stock Tokens, Onchain Lending, and Agentic Crypto Trading
Robinhood opened its Arbitrum-based Layer 2 blockchain to the public and introduced stock tokens and Morpho-powered onchain lending. The platform also confirmed expansion plans for Canada and Singapore while planning crypto trading availability in the UK.
Ethereum Foundation lays out use cases for governments, institutions in new policy guide
The Ethereum Foundation released a policy guide distinguishing decentralized public blockchains from controlled corporate networks, stating governance structures determine suitability for public sector use. The guide recommends policymakers consider blockchain decentralization when evaluating platforms for long-term government and institutional applications.
SEC Opens 60-Day Comment Period on 'Novel' ETF Rules as Prediction Market Funds Pile Up
The SEC opened a 60-day comment period on rules for novel ETFs including crypto-asset and prediction-market funds. Chair Paul Atkins previously paused launches for over two dozen pending applications in May.
CLARITY Act Faces Sub-50% Odds as Senate Clock Ticks Toward August
The CLARITY Act has approximately 20 Senate days remaining before the August recess, with Polymarket betting odds declining to 48%. Cryptocurrency stocks including COIN and CRCL are experiencing increased volatility as passage becomes less certain.
Citi Slashes Bitcoin Target to $82,000 as ETF Money Heads for the Exits
Citi reduced its 12-month Bitcoin price target from an unspecified higher level to $82,000, citing collapsing ETF demand and weaker investor sentiment. The bank attributed the downward revision partly to delayed U.S. crypto legislation affecting market conditions.
SEC’s Peirce Sees Clarity Act Passing This Summer as Crypto Rules Take Shape
The Clarity Act is expected to pass this summer, according to SEC leader Hester Peirce. The Trump administration is pushing to establish clearer cryptocurrency rules and position America as the global crypto hub.