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This crypto trader just lost $100M, but he’s still not done

James Wynn’s $100-million Bitcoin liquidation shocked the crypto world. The way he used leverage is astounding, though his later losses also exposed associated market risks.

Will Tron’s Wall Street hopes implode with TRX as collateral?

Tron’s reverse merger will test whether a company can treat its own crypto as collateral without collapsing under the risk.

Watch these Bitcoin price levels ahead of Fed Chair Powell's speech

Bitcoin price remains stuck below $110,000 ahead of the FOMC, with big overhead resistance at $112,000 in place and several key support levels below.

RWA backing: How do issuers ensure 1:1 peg with tokenized assets?

The question of RWA backing is not primarily a technology question but is subject to other considerations, industry executives say.

Thailand approves five-year crypto tax exemption

Thailand’s crypto income tax waiver applies to crypto sales made through licensed crypto asset service providers from 2025 to late 2029.

Gemini accuses CFTC enforcers of ‘trophy-hunting lawfare’ in 2022

Gemini has accused the CFTC’s enforcement division of using a false whistleblower report to form its 2022 lawsuit against the crypto exchange.

Bitcoin price top metric with 10-year+ record stays 'neutral' at $112K

Bitcoin remains at a "neutral point" in its market cycle, the IBCI tool says, implying room for more BTC price upside before the bull market hits its peak.

How one Bitcoin user accidentally paid $60K in fees and how you can avoid it

RBF lets you resend unconfirmed transactions with higher fees, but it requires a clear understanding of fee units, wallet behavior and transaction structure.

BlackRock drives $412M Bitcoin ETF inflows amid Israel-Iran conflict

Bitcoin ETFs extend a six-day inflow streak, adding $412 million on Monday as institutional investors shrugged off escalating conflict between Iran and Israel.

Analyst: Prepare for a 530% XRP price breakout to $14 if this happens

XRP traders say it has the potential to rally to $14 if a technical setup similar to that in 2017 plays out, but a bull pennant breakout will be needed soon.

Cathie Wood’s ARK dumps first Circle shares batch for $52M

Circle is one of the top ARK holdings across three funds with a weight of up to 6.7%.

Genius Group Bitcoin treasury grows 52% as 1,000 BTC goal reaffirmed

The Nasdaq-listed AI company’s treasury surpassed the 100 BTC mark after a favorable court order enabled it to resume Bitcoin accumulation.

Alex Mashinsky won’t get a piece of Celsius’ bankruptcy pie, judge says

Alex Mashinsky and related entities have forfeited all claims to Celsius’ bankruptcy estate as the court prioritizes restitution to creditors.

Pump.fun and its founder hit in X account suspension blitz

X has suspended over 20 crypto-related accounts as of Monday, with the bans hitting Pump.fun and its co-founder, Alon Cohen.

Optimism targets decentralization with ‘season 8’ governance revamp

A new approval process, where most Optimism proposals will auto-pass unless a stakeholder vetoes, will come into force on Aug. 1 to reduce the burden on contributors.

Arthur Hayes says to trade new stablecoin IPOs like a ‘hot potato’

The BitMEX founder warned that most new stablecoin issuers will be overvalued and likely fail due to locked distribution channels.

9GAG founder’s MemeStrategy gains 29% after first Solana buy

Hong Kong tech investment firm MemeStrategy has added Solana to its balance sheet and has pledged to stake Solana tokens to support network security and earn rewards.

Paradigm urges jury clarity in Roman Storm’s Tornado Cash case

Paradigm’s chief legal officer and general counsel said if Roman Storm is found guilty, it could slow future software development in the crypto and fintech industries.

Bitcoin production costs up 9% on higher hashrate, energy prices

The median cost of mining a single Bitcoin was only $52,000 in Q4, but jumped 23% in the first quarter and has risen again in Q2.

Bitcoin dips amid reports Trump has called advisers to situation room

Bitcoin has lost recent gains in a $2,000 slide as Middle East tensions escalated on Monday night.

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