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Hyperliquid's HIP-3 Markets Hit $4B Open Interest, Now Half of Platform Volume
Hyperliquid's HIP-3 markets have surged to $4 billion in open interest as of July 13, 2026, now accounting for roughly 50% of the platform's total perpetual futures volume. The six-month climb from 2% to 50% reflects a broader shift toward decentralized derivatives trading.
Markets·Hadi Ghadban·11h agoBitcoin and Ether ETFs Snap 8-Week Outflow Streak With $282M in Combined Inflows
Bitcoin and Ether spot ETFs broke their eight-week outflow streak with $282 million in combined inflows during the week of July 6-10. Bitcoin ETFs attracted $197 million while Ether products drew $84.42 million, marking the first positive flows since mid-May and suggesting renewed institutional...
Markets·Blockchain Academics·13h agoBitcoin Whale Awakens After 7 Years, Moves $188M in BTC
A dormant Bitcoin address sprang to life on July 13, 2026, transferring 2,931 BTC (approximately $188 million) to a new wallet after seven years of inactivity. The movement has reignited debate among on-chain analysts about whether the whale is preparing to cash out or simply reorganizing holdings.
Markets·Blockchain Academics·14h agoRobinhood Chain Hits $3.1B Weekly DEX Volume, Cracks Top Five in Two Weeks
Robinhood's Layer 2 blockchain has rocketed into the top five chains by decentralized exchange volume just two weeks after launch, processing $3.1 billion in weekly DEX trading and attracting approximately 65,000 users.
Markets·Hadi Ghadban·19h agoBitmine Accumulates 27,801 ETH as Tom Lee Touts Robinhood Chain as Ethereum Catalyst
Bitmine, the Ethereum treasury firm backed by Fundstrat co-founder Tom Lee, purchased 27,801 ETH over the past week, bringing its total holdings to over 5.77 million ETH. Lee highlighted Robinhood Chain as a catalyst for mainstream adoption, though BMNR stock fell following the announcement.
Markets·Hadi Ghadban·19h agoStrategy Builds $3 Billion Cash War Chest, Pauses Bitcoin Purchases
Strategy Inc. sold $467 million in company stock on July 12 and made zero bitcoin purchases, marking a tactical shift from its aggressive accumulation strategy. The sale boosted the Tysons Corner-based firm's USD cash reserve to $3 billion, designated for dividend payments in an SEC Form 8-K filing.
Markets·Hadi Ghadban·21h agoCrypto Markets Retreat on Profit-Taking and Middle East Tensions
Cryptocurrency markets pulled back on July 13 after a strong rally, as investors locked in gains and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East weighed on risk appetite. The selloff reflects bullish momentum exhaustion combined with external macroeconomic headwinds.
Markets·Hadi Ghadban·21h agoHackers Compromise SpaceXAI and Starlink X Accounts in $125K Token Scam
Attackers compromised official X accounts belonging to SpaceXAI and Starlink on July 13 to orchestrate a pump-and-dump scheme targeting the SCATMAN token, stealing approximately $125,000 from retail investors before the token collapsed 98%.
Markets·Hadi Ghadban·YesterdayRipple Faced 'Unsavable' Crisis: Lawyers Urged Executives to Abandon Company in 2020
Ripple co-founder Chris Larsen revealed that the company's legal team once advised executives to shut down operations entirely, describing the business as "unsavable" during the SEC's regulatory assault in December 2020.
Markets·Blockchain Academics·YesterdayCoinbase, Singapore Police Prevent $4.2M in Crypto Scam Losses
Coinbase and the Singapore Police Force jointly prevented $4.2 million in potential cryptocurrency fraud losses by identifying and contacting 145 victims before they transferred funds to scammers. The intervention relied on blockchain analysis and direct police outreach.
Markets·Blockchain Academics·YesterdayBitcoin Holds Steady Near $64K as US-Iran Tensions Escalate
Bitcoin is trading near $64,000 on July 12, 2026, showing remarkable resilience as US and Iranian forces exchange strikes and Tehran closes the Strait of Hormuz for the second time this month. The muted crypto response contrasts sharply with earlier June escalations.
Markets·Blockchain Academics·YesterdayBitcoin 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...
Markets·Alejandro Silva Ramírez·YesterdayBitcoin 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...
Markets·Blockchain Academics·Jul 12, 2026Robinhood 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.
Markets·Blockchain Academics·Jul 11, 2026Hedera 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...
Markets·Alejandro Silva Ramírez·Jul 11, 2026Bonzo Lend Suffers $9M Oracle Exploit on Hedera
A lending protocol on Hedera fell victim to a $9 million oracle exploit, with attackers manipulating collateral prices through a flaw in Supra's on-chain oracle verifier. The attack demonstrates that oracle security remains a critical vulnerability in blockchain lending infrastructure.
Markets·Alejandro Silva Ramírez·Jul 11, 2026Ethereum Foundation: AI Agents Find Real Bugs, But Human Triage Remains Critical
The Ethereum Foundation's Protocol Security team has begun deploying coordinated AI agents to test critical network infrastructure, discovering that while the technology can identify genuine vulnerabilities, the overwhelming majority of findings are false positives requiring human review.
Markets·Blockchain Academics·Jul 10, 2026SK Hynix US Listing Now Accessible On-Chain via Solana and Telegram
SK Hynix completed its Nasdaq debut with a $26.5 billion valuation and is now tradable on Solana through tokenized shares. The AI memory leader's listing is accessible via Telegram's Wallet, xStocks, Backpack, and Ondo Finance, marking a major expansion of on-chain tokenized equity offerings.
Markets·Blockchain Academics·Jul 10, 2026New Hampshire's $100M Bitcoin Bond Fails Final Vote
New Hampshire's proposal to issue a $100 million bitcoin-backed bond collapsed in a final legislative vote on July 10, marking a significant setback for state-level cryptocurrency integration efforts.
Markets·Alejandro Silva Ramírez·Jul 10, 2026Metaplanet Launches Bitcoin-Backed Credit System in Japan with JPYC
Metaplanet, Japan's largest Bitcoin treasury firm, has unveiled a digital credit system using Bitcoin and JPYC stablecoin as backing for lending products, marking the country's first major institutional attempt to integrate Bitcoin into regulated financial infrastructure.
Markets·Blockchain Academics·Jul 10, 2026HSBC Issues First Digitally Native Structured Product on Blockchain
HSBC issued its first digitally native structured product directly on blockchain infrastructure on July 10, with Marketnode serving as tokenization and digital paying agent. The move represents a significant milestone in traditional finance and blockchain convergence.
Markets·Hadi Ghadban·Jul 10, 2026Bitcoin's Currency Paradox: Strong Against USD, Weakening Against JPY
Bitcoin is flashing a split personality in currency markets, outperforming against the US dollar while lagging the Japanese yen. This divergence reveals how cryptocurrency valuations are increasingly tethered to central bank policy and forex dynamics rather than existing as a truly independent...
Markets·Ibrahim Rajab·Jul 10, 2026Hackers Attempt Supply Chain Attack on Injective npm Package
A malicious backdoor was discovered in the Injective npm package, targeting developers and applications that handle wallet workflows. Security researchers at Socket detected the compromised package before widespread distribution, preventing a high-impact supply chain attack on the decentralized...
Markets·Alejandro Silva Ramírez·Jul 10, 2026Bitcoin ETFs Face Outflows While Ethereum Funds Extend Winning Streak
Bitcoin spot ETFs recorded $84.86 million in net outflows on July 8 as Ethereum spot ETFs attracted $70.48 million in inflows the same day, marking a tactical rotation among institutional investors.
Markets·Blockchain Academics·Jul 9, 2026