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BitConnect promoter banned for 5 years by Sydney District Court

John Bigatton has been convicted for unlicensed financial advice, impacting the credibility of Australia’s financial sector.

Rising crypto crimes in Australia prompt call for tougher regulations

AUSTRAC's latest report highlights a rise in criminal use of cryptocurrencies, urging stricter regulations and international cooperation to combat money laundering.

Ethereum tops $3.3K as analysts tip ETF approvals this week

ETF analyst Nate Geraci says there’s no “good reason” for spot Ethereum ETFs not to launch this week.

Lazarus is moving millions from $305M DMM Bitcoin hack: ZachXBT

Over $35 million in funds from a cryptocurrency exchange hack in May has reportedly been moved to the online marketplace “Huione Guarantee” this month.

Bitcoin reclaims $62K, analysts say worst is ‘likely behind us’

With Germany’s “forced selling” over and Mt. Gox repayments all but priced in, analysts look to an easing macro environment as a driver for Bitcoin’s price in the coming months.

Scammer returns $9.3M DAI to victim 10 months after phishing them

In a strange turn of events, a phishing scammer has returned a large portion of funds it stole from a victim last September.

Bitcoin whales snapped up $4.3B of BTC amid price slump

Bitcoin whales haven’t accumulated this much Bitcoin over a 30-day period since April 2023, shortly after several local banks in the United States collapsed.

Trump reportedly 'in good spirits,’ will still attend Nashville BTC conference

BTC Inc. CEO David Bailey says he spoke with the former president’s team in the wake of the July 13 assassination attempt.

Bitcoin carves out a bottom, opening the door for KAS, MKR, AR and NOT to rally

Bitcoin price climbs back above $60,000, opening the door for KAS, MKR, AR and NOT to move higher.

Skild AI announces $300M funding from Jeff Bezos, Softbank to build ‘robot brains’

Another unicorn has entered the race the develop human-level AI.

Internet Computer Protocol promotes blockchain engagement in Africa

ICP’s DecaHack event highlighted the transformative potential of blockchain and the importance of nurturing talent in the sector.

Bitcoin traders eye bear trap as BTC price hits 10-day high of $60.4K

Bitcoin bulls may be able to trap late sellers below key bull market trendlines as BTC price weekend gains pass 5%.

Tornado Cash developer Alexey Pertsev denied bail while awaiting appeal

Pertsev will now spend the next year in prison while his lawyers prepare an appeal for money laundering charges.

Donald Trump memecoin spikes 52% following assassination attempt

Trump's election odds on prediction markets and several other Trump-themed memecoins soared following an assassination attempt on the former president while he was speaking on stage at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.

What’s next for Bitcoin price now that German gov't BTC balance hits zero?

The German government got rid of all of its Bitcoin, but it could still be a bit early to expect a trend reversal in BTC price.

Whistleblowers asked the SEC to investigate OpenAI over alleged illegal NDAs

The complainants called the matter "urgent," but it remains unclear if the SEC will open an investigation.

Ether ETFs on the move, Messi promotes memecoin, and more: Hodler’s Digest, July 7-13

VanEck and 21Shares submit updated Ether ETF filings, Goldman Sachs to launch tokenization products, and Messi promotes memecoin.

JP Morgan-backed blockchain firm ‘Partior’ closes $60M Series B funding

Partior is already processing transactions on behalf of several firms including JP Morgan, DBS, and Temasek.

Nigeria’s SEC advised to regulate Bitcoin, Ether as commodities

By treating Bitcoin and Ether as commodities, Nigerian regulators can establish a more tailored regulatory framework that reflects the unique characteristics of these digital assets.

SEC vs. Ripple: One year on since landmark ruling

While challenges remain, Ripple’s victory has set a precedent that could shape the future of the cryptocurrency industry for years to come.

Binance tax evasion verdict set for October

Binance’s lawyer urged the judge to dismiss all charges, arguing that the case lacks substance.

Spot Bitcoin ETFs see highest flow day in over 5 weeks

The $310 million in inflows were led by the BlackRock and Fidelity Bitcoin ETFs, while Grayscale recorded a rare inflow day at $23 million.

OpenAI is building a new AI model under code name 'Strawberry' — Report

Strawberry extends on OpenAI’s Q* project announced last November, which some described as a technical breakthrough allowing for the development of “far more powerful” AI models.

Square-Enix backs blockchain-based football MMO ‘Soccerverse’

The game uses the Polygon blockchain and currently runs in most browsers.

SOL struggles to reclaim $145, but Solana network fundamentals remain solid

Solana’s onchain and derivatives metrics show no signs of stress, possibly paving the way for a rally to $160.

German government offloads its final Bitcoin holdings

The German government officially has zero BTC left after weeks of dumping its reserves onto the market, keeping the price below $60,000.

Will UK Economic Secretary follow through with a ‘crypto crackdown’?

MP Tulip Siddiq called for crypto regulation as shadow economic secretary while in the opposition, and now the Labour Party is in control of the UK government.

Trading platform Abra purchased Valkyrie’s crypto trusts: Report

Abra purchased the trusts amid a settlement with 25 US state regulators connected to financial licensing violations.

Final signoff on spot Ether ETFs expected imminently, listings next week — Source

Spot ETF issuers expect to receive final comments from regulators by early next week, and possibly as soon as July 12.

Crypto hacks top $1.4B, MetaMask streamlines Web3 onboarding: Finance Redefined

Centralized exchanges are becoming the new ground zero for hackers, as shown by a 900% increase in losses year-over-year.

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