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Polkadot’s treasury has $245M with 2 years of runway

The blockchain’s revenue declined over the first half of 2024, and its head ambassador has called for its token’s inflation rate to be lowered.

Robinhood users are getting AI tools to help them trade

Robinhood has acquired Pluto Capital, an AI powered investment research firm.

‘Roaring Kitty’ fraud lawsuit over GameStop drops after 3 days

A GameStop investor who accused Roaring Kitty of committing securities fraud has voluntarily dropped the complaint "without prejudice" meaning he can file another similar lawsuit again in the future.

Bitfarms mined 21% more Bitcoin in June amid Riot takeover attempts

Bitfarms increased its online hashrate to 10.4 exahashes per second in June, marking a 39% month-on-month increase.

Bitcoin hashrate drawdown reaches December 2022 levels

This metric can be used to spot relative bottom points in the market price of Bitcoin and signal potential accumulation opportunities.

SEC files lawsuit against FTX-linked bank, alleging fraud

Enforcement director Gurbir Grewal said Silvergate allegedly “failed to detect nearly $9 billion in suspicious transfers among FTX and its related entities.”

Ether investment products record largest outflows since 2022

Large outflows from Ether funds contrast with movements seen in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.

Experts say latest SCOTUS opinions will limit SEC power over crypto

The conservative members of the U.S. Supreme Court sided with two majority opinions that could have lasting implications for federal agencies to enforce laws.

Price analysis 7/1: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, BNB, SOL, XRP, TON, DOGE, ADA

Bitcoin and the wider crypto market have historically rallied in July, but traders are worried that the Mt. Gox repayments could impact the strength of this trend.

EU MiCA stablecoin regulations come into effect: Law Decoded

Noncompliant stablecoin issuers could potentially exit the EU market entirely, with a shift toward euro-backed stablecoins as demand picks up in European markets.

3 reasons why Bitcoin (BTC) is up today

Weak tech corporate earnings, spot Bitcoin ETF inflows and the potential arrival of a new major investor drove Bitcoin price above $63,000.

Circle becomes first licensed stablecoin issuer under MiCA

Circle’s USDC and EURC stablecoins become the first fully compliant digital fiat tokens under the Markets in Crypto-Assets rules.

Aptos seeks Aave community support for non-EVM integration

The Aptos Foundation has proposed the first deployment of Aave Protocol v3 on a non-EVM blockchain.

Coinbase will custody digital assets for US Marshals Service

The crypto exchange said the federal agency had selected its institutional investing arm “to provide custody and advanced trading services” for large-cap digital assets.

Worldcoin: Unlocking the future of digital identity with proof of personhood

This episode of Decentralize with Cointelegraph explores how Worldcoin is pioneering the future of digital identity through its innovative use of biometric orbs and the revolutionary proof of personhood concept.

WhatsApp and Signal survive EU chat control bill — For now

EU legislators have dropped plans to scan messaging apps, but privacy advocates can’t celebrate just yet.

Crypto-Sec: Phishing scammer goes after Hedera users, address poisoner gets $70K

This week’s news in cybersecurity from around the crypto space covers bug fixes, phishing scams, crypto exchange hacks and more.

Vitalik Buterin proposes faster Ethereum trades with single-slot finality

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin proposed moving away from Ethereum’s epoch-and-slot mechanism to a single-slot finality system, pointing out key potential challenges.

Dogwifhat jumps 16% — WIF price eyes more gains as Solana ETF hype grows

WIF has entered the breakout stage of its prevailing BARR Bottom pattern, with Solana ETF hype furthering the memecoin's upside outlook.

Roaring Kitty swipes 6.6% of Chewy Inc, clarifies he is ‘Not a Cat’

Keith Gill, known for his role in the GameStop saga, surprises the market with a significant stake in Chewy, Inc.

Philippines adopts Tether’s USDT for social security payments

The Social Security System is a state-run social insurance program that serves employees in the official, informal and private sectors.

German, US govt's move $150M in crypto

The German and U.S. governments make strategic moves with significant Bitcoin and Ethereum transfers, drawing market attention.

Charles Hoskinson questions AI's censorship and selective training

Charles Hoskinson, co-founder of Cardano, raises concerns over AI censorship and the selective training of AI systems at the hands of the big tech companies developing the models.

Crypto hacks down by 54.2% in June, $176M lost in a month

May was the biggest month in terms of crypto losses in 2024 so far, with nearly $385 million in net losses suffered from crypto hacks.

Sony subsidiary rebrands to S.BLOX, expands crypto trading

S.BLOX aims to enhance WhaleFin’s user interface and features, reflecting Sony Group’s growing crypto ambitions.

Hawaii crypto firms no longer need MT license, regulator rules

While being exempt from the Money Transmitter License requirement, crypto firms in Hawaii will still have to comply with any federal licensing laws.

CertiK migrates blockchain applications to Alibaba Cloud

CertiK’s migration to Alibaba Cloud aims to enhance blockchain development security and resource efficiency in Asia.

Was sub-$60K a bear trap? 5 things to know in Bitcoin this week

Bitcoin teases a return of the bull market as the monthly and quarterly close save BTC price action from a major trend loss.

NFT sales fell 44% as crypto dipped, memecoins steal ‘mind share’ in Q2

Several PolitiFi and animal-themed memecoins continued to soar in the second quarter despite the broader market downfall, which NFTs were a part of.

History suggests Bitcoin poised for rebound in July

Bitcoin tends toward strong performance in July, but Mt. Gox is weighing on hopes of a rebound.

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