Bitcoin ETFs End 10-Day Outflow Streak with $221M Inflow
US spot Bitcoin ETFs end a 10-day outflow streak with $221 million in net inflows, the strongest daily performance in nearly two months. BlackRock’s IBIT was the only fund to see outflows.
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[Brief] Japan's Metaplanet Buys Another $170M of Bitcoin, Treasury Now 43,000 BTC
Japanese publicly traded company Metaplanet has purchased another $170 million worth of Bitcoin, expanding its total holdings to 43,000 BTC. It is now the world’s third-largest publicly traded Bitcoin holder.
[Brief] Japan's SBI Crypto to Shut Down Mining Pool Holding 2% of Bitcoin Hashrate
SBI Crypto, a subsidiary of Japanese financial giant SBI Group, will close its Bitcoin mining pool on July 31. The pool currently controls approximately 2% of the global Bitcoin network hashrate.
[Brief] Taiko Fully Restores Cross-Chain Bridge 10 Days After $1.7M Hack
Ethereum Layer 2 network Taiko has fully restored its cross-chain bridge operations just 10 days after a vulnerability exploit caused $1.7 million in losses. The TAIKO token has surged as much as 136%.
[Brief] US Treasury Sanctions Over 100 Crypto Addresses Linked to Extremist Group
The US Treasury sanctioned over 100 cryptocurrency addresses linked to an extremist organization that moved more than $1.4 million through Tron, Monero, and Bitcoin. Stablecoin issuers play a growing role in sanctions enforcement.
Securitize Becomes First to Debut Shares on NYSE and Onchain, Tokenizing $295 Million in Stock
Blockchain fintech company Securitize has become the first company to simultaneously list shares on the New York Stock Exchange and on blockchain, tokenizing $295 million of its own stock on Solana and Avalanche. The company president says discussions are underway to tokenize more IPOs within the next year.
Europe Rewrites Landmark Crypto Rulebook MiCA as July 1 Deadline Passes
As the July 1 hard deadline for full implementation arrives, the EU is undertaking major revisions to its landmark Markets in Crypto-Assets regulation (MiCA), reflecting the ongoing tension between regulatory ideals and industry reality.
French Banking Giant Credit Agricole Launches Euro Stablecoin EURXT
France’s Credit Agricole has officially launched EURXT, a euro-denominated stablecoin, marking a major breakthrough for traditional banking in the digital currency space.
Taiwan Passes Sweeping Crypto Law With Licensing, Reserve Mandates, and Strict Penalties
Summary Taiwan has passed a comprehensive cryptocurrency regulation law requiring all digital asset platforms to obtain licenses from the Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) before operating. The legislation introduces reserve requirements and strict penalties for non-compliance, positioning Taiwan as one of the most rigorously regulated crypto jurisdictions in Asia. Details The bill, passed on July 1 and sent for presidential approval, rests on three pillars: mandatory licensing for all exchanges, custodians, and wallet providers; reserve mandates requiring platforms to hold a percentage of client assets; and severe penalties including fines and criminal liability for unlicensed operators. ...
Trump Financial Disclosure Reveals Over $1.2 Billion in Crypto Revenue
Core Summary President Trump’s latest annual financial disclosure report reveals he earned over $1.2 billion from cryptocurrency-related businesses in the past year. The income spans token sales, equity transactions, and brand licensing, making crypto his most lucrative business sector since returning to office. Details According to documents filed with the Federal Election Commission and White House disclosures, Trump’s crypto income came from three main channels: World Liberty Financial Token Sales: Contributed approximately $236 million in direct revenue. The project has been controversial, with critics arguing it leverages presidential influence. ...