Bitcoin Holds $64K Despite Iran-US Escalation and Strait of Hormuz Closure
Pakistan's Crypto Regulator Seeks Dialogue with Islamic Scholars Over Shariah Ruling
Thailand's Central Bank and SEC Launch Joint USDT Audit
Bitcoin Leaders Back and Saylor Reject BIP 110 Proposal
Robinhood Expands AI Trading to Crypto for US Customers
Hedera Network Hit by $5.25M Exploit; Funds Bridged to Ethereum
Bonzo Lend Suffers $9M Oracle Exploit on Hedera
Apple Sues OpenAI Over Trade Secret Theft
DOJ Moves to Drop Charges Against BitClub Alleged Fraudster in $722M Scheme
Senate Democrats Demand Hearings on Trump's $1.2B Crypto Profits
Sky Frontier Hits Record $419M Revenue Run-Rate in June
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Pakistan's Crypto Regulator Seeks Dialogue with Islamic Scholars Over Shariah Ruling
Thailand's Central Bank and SEC Launch Joint USDT Audit
Bitcoin Leaders Back and Saylor Reject BIP 110 Proposal
Robinhood Expands AI Trading to Crypto for US Customers
Hedera Network Hit by $5.25M Exploit; Funds Bridged to Ethereum
Bonzo Lend Suffers $9M Oracle Exploit on Hedera
DOJ Moves to Drop Charges Against BitClub Alleged Fraudster in $722M Scheme
Senate Democrats Demand Hearings on Trump's $1.2B Crypto Profits
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Bitcoin Holds $64K Despite Iran-US Escalation and Strait of Hormuz Closure
Bitcoin remained near $64,000 on July 12 as the US conducted fresh strikes on Iran and Tehran closed the Strait of Hormuz. The muted crypto market response contrasts sharply with June's escalation, when Bitcoin fell to $61,000, suggesting growing market resilience to Iran-related geopolitical...
Bitcoin Leaders Back and Saylor Reject BIP 110 Proposal
Adam Back and Michael Saylor have publicly opposed Bitcoin Improvement Proposal 110, warning that the protocol change could fracture the network and trigger a contentious fork. The two influential figures cited design conflicts with Bitcoin's foundational principles in their rejection of the...
Robinhood Expands AI Trading to Crypto for US Customers
Robinhood announced plans to let eligible US customers connect AI agents to dedicated accounts for automated cryptocurrency trading, building on its May 2026 equity launch. The expansion raises questions about regulatory oversight, risk management, and user protection in volatile crypto markets.
Hedera Network Hit by $5.25M Exploit; Funds Bridged to Ethereum
Blockchain security firm Peckshield has identified a suspected exploit of the Hedera network that resulted in approximately $5.25 million in stolen funds being transferred to Ethereum. The attacker successfully bridged the funds across chains and accumulated roughly $5.25 million in ether and...
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Pakistan's Crypto Regulator Seeks Dialogue with Islamic Scholars Over Shariah Ruling
Pakistan's virtual assets regulator is attempting to bridge the gap between cryptocurrency innovation and Islamic law compliance after a Shariah ruling declared digital asset payments impermissible. The PVARA has initiated dialogue with Islamic scholars, signaling a pragmatic approach to...
Thailand's Central Bank and SEC Launch Joint USDT Audit
Thailand's Bank of Thailand and Securities and Exchange Commission have launched a coordinated audit of USDT transactions as part of a broader regulatory push to combat grey money flows. The initiative coincides with new cash deposit rules requiring anyone depositing 5 million baht...
DOJ Moves to Drop Charges Against BitClub Alleged Fraudster in $722M Scheme
The U.S. Department of Justice is moving to dismiss charges against Matthew Goettsche, accused of orchestrating BitClub, one of the largest cryptocurrency fraud schemes in American history. The decision marks a significant reversal from the original indictment.
Senate Democrats Demand Hearings on Trump's $1.2B Crypto Profits
Five Senate Democrats are calling for committee hearings to investigate whether President Donald Trump's cryptocurrency holdings and reported $1.2 billion in annual profits are influencing his administration's crypto policy, particularly regarding funding from UAE-linked entities.
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