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Binance ETH Exodus Hits 3-Year High as Riot Stages 500 BTC Sale
Binance processed 166,000 ether withdrawal transactions in a single day, marking a 3-year record, while Riot Platforms moved 500 BTC to NYDIG custody, signaling a potential upcoming sale as mining costs exceed Bitcoin's current price.
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Bank of Russia Confirms Digital Ruble Launch for September 1, 2026
The Bank of Russia has officially confirmed the digital ruble will be ready for widespread public use by September 1, 2026. Governor Elvira Nabiullina stated that 'everything is ready for widespread use of digital ruble,' signaling confidence in meeting the deadline despite geopolitical...
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Belgian Authorities Arrest Suspected Leader of $572K Crypto Phishing Gang
Belgian police arrested a suspected leader of a European phishing gang on July 3, 2026, after the group stole over $572,000 from victims and laundered the proceeds through cryptocurrency. The arrest marks a rare win for law enforcement in tracking cybercriminals.
MarketsAlejandro Silva Ramírez
Standard Chartered Launches Direct USDC Minting for Institutions
Standard Chartered has partnered with Circle to offer eligible institutional clients direct minting and redemption of USDC stablecoin. The service launched in Dubai on July 2, 2026, with plans for global expansion, marking a significant step toward mainstream institutional adoption of digital...
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Riot Platforms Moves 500 BTC to NYDIG Custody Amid Record Q1 Sales
Riot Platforms transferred 500 Bitcoin to NYDIG custody on July 3, valued at $30.72 million, following record Q1 2026 liquidations of 3,778 BTC. With mining costs at $57,000 exceeding Bitcoin's current price near $61,500, the move signals operational stress and potential further sales.
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Ondo Finance Launches First SEC-Compliant Tokenized US Securities on Ethereum
Ondo Finance deployed tokenized versions of BlackRock's IVV ETF and Micron Technology shares on Ethereum on July 4, 2026, marking the first live deployment of third-party custodial tokenized U.S. securities under the SEC's regulatory framework.
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ENS DAO Winds Down Public Goods Working Group After 4.5 Years
The Ethereum Name Service DAO has officially sunset its Public Goods Working Group, ending a 4.5-year funding initiative that distributed grants to critical infrastructure projects. The working group's final term allocated $450,000 in USDC and 72.5 ETH to Ethereum development teams including...
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Securitize IPO and Tokenized Stock Launch Signal Institutional Embrace of Blockchain Securities
Securitize, the BlackRock-backed tokenization platform, began trading on the NYSE today while launching $700 million in tokenized assets across Solana and Avalanche blockchains, marking a watershed moment for institutional adoption of blockchain-based securities.
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Crypto Hacks Hit Record 207 in H1 2026, but Losses Tell a Different Story
The first half of 2026 saw a record-breaking 207 cryptocurrency hacking incidents, yet total losses reached only $972 million. Smart contract exploits dominated at 60% of cases but generated minimal stolen funds, while North Korean entities accounted for 66% of all losses.
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Humanity Protocol Pivots to Enterprise AI After $36M Breach
Humanity Protocol is abandoning its original mission following a $36 million exploit, with founder Terence Kwok announcing a strategic shift toward enterprise AI services. Fund recovery prospects remain bleak for affected users and investors.
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Ondo Finance Launches SEC-Compliant Tokenized Stocks and ETFs on Ethereum
Ondo Finance has launched a tokenized securities offering featuring BlackRock's IVV ETF and Micron Technology shares, settling transactions on Ethereum through a custodial model designed to align with SEC requirements.
MarketsAlejandro Silva Ramírez
Erebor Bank Eyes $8B Valuation as Crypto Banking Gains Institutional Traction
Erebor Bank, backed by venture capitalists Peter Thiel and Palmer Luckey, is in advanced funding discussions targeting a valuation of at least $8 billion. The bank's deposit base has nearly quadrupled, signaling rapid customer acquisition and capital inflows into the crypto-focused financial...
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OFAC Sanctions 134 ISIS-K Crypto Addresses; Tether Freezes $1.4M in TRON
The US Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control added 134 cryptocurrency wallet addresses linked to ISIS-K to its sanctions list on July 1, with Tether immediately freezing $1.4 million held across 131 of those addresses on the TRON blockchain.
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Bitget Adds US Stock Options to Stock+ Platform
Bitget has expanded its Stock+ platform to include US stock options trading, positioning the move as a way to democratize access to complex derivatives strategies for crypto traders globally.
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Scattered Spider Suspect Extradited to US Over $8M Crypto Ransom
A suspect allegedly connected to Scattered Spider has been extradited to the US over charges related to an $8 million cryptocurrency ransom demand from a luxury jeweler breach. The case highlights law enforcement's growing ability to track and prosecute crypto-enabled ransomware networks across...
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Ethereum Institutional Launches as Independent Nonprofit
Ethereum Institutional officially launched today as an independent nonprofit organization spun out from the Ethereum Foundation's enterprise team. Backed by BitMine, SharpLink, and Joseph Lubin, the organization positions itself as a liaison between Ethereum and traditional financial...
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Bitcoin ETFs Hit Record $4.5B June Outflows as Institutional Demand Collapses
US spot Bitcoin ETFs experienced record $4.5 billion in net outflows during June 2026, marking the worst monthly performance since their January 2024 launch. BlackRock's IBIT fund accounted for 79% of redemptions as Bitcoin declined 20.48% for the month.
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Streamex Launches 24/7 Digital Gold Trading on Mainstream Brokerage Platforms
Streamex Corp. moved its tokenized gold into standard brokerage accounts on June 29, enabling round-the-clock trading outside traditional market hours. The shift marks a watershed moment for real-world assets, moving tokenized commodities from crypto-native platforms into mainstream financial...
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Forward Industries Expands Solana Treasury to 7.55M SOL, Stock Surges 17%
Forward Industries announced Wednesday that it has expanded its Solana treasury to 7.55 million SOL, adding over 500,000 tokens in a purchase representing approximately $38 million in capital deployment. The announcement triggered a 17% jump in the company's stock price, cementing its position...
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Bitcoin Volatile Around $60K as Fed Inflation Comments Clash With Technical Breakdown
Bitcoin is caught between two competing narratives as Federal Reserve Chair Warsh's dovish inflation comments provide bullish support near $60,000, yet technical analysts warn of a potential breakdown below this critical level.
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ARK Invest Deploys $75M in Crypto During June Downturn, Allocates $44M to Coinbase
ARK Invest purchased over $75 million in cryptocurrency-related shares during June 2026, with $44 million flowing directly into Coinbase stock. The allocation underscores the firm's contrarian playbook of buying when prices fall and sentiment sours.
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Panther Hollow Launches Compliant Merchant Bank for RWA and Yield
Panther Hollow has launched a multi-strategy merchant bank designed to bridge traditional finance and crypto through real-world asset integration and yield strategies. The platform operates as a hybrid merchant bank, fund complex, and incubator supporting Ethereum, Canton, Solana, and StarkNet.
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Tokenized Google Stock Exploited for 7,700% Price Inflation in DeFi Lending Protocol
A critical vulnerability in a DeFi lending protocol allowed attackers to artificially inflate the price of tokenized Google stock by over 7,700% today, exposing systemic weaknesses in how decentralized finance handles collateralized real-world assets.
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Utorg Receives MiCA License as EU Deadline Forces Industry Exodus
Utorg, a Dubai-based crypto wallet and card platform, has received full authorization under the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation. July 1, 2026 marks the end of the transitional period, forcing unauthorized platforms to cease EU operations or face enforcement action.
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