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.
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.