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Prices Slump, But Stablecoins, RWAs, and Bitcoin Futures Hit Record Highs: Bitwise Report

Prices Slump, But Stablecoins, RWAs, and Bitcoin Futures Hit Record Highs: Bitwise Report

According to Bitwise Asset Management, newly inaugurated U.S. leadership delivered sweeping pro-crypto reforms—including a national executive order prioritizing digital assets, the launch of a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, and the dismissal of most Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) lawsuits targeting the sector. Perhaps most impactful was the official termination of Operation Choke Point 2.0, a regulatory […]

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Binance, OKX, Bybit, and Bitget Dominate Q2 as Exchange Activity Slows: TokenInsight

Binance, OKX, Bybit, and Bitget Dominate Q2 as Exchange Activity Slows: TokenInsight

The cryptocurrency market showed early signs of recovery in Q2 2025, driven largely by renewed interest in spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and a sharp price rally in Bitcoin itself. According to TokenInsight’s latest Exchange Report, total crypto market capitalization climbed to $3.46 trillion by quarter-end, up 28.2% from Q1. However, exchange activity failed to

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Citigroup Plans Stablecoin Offering Alongside Crypto Custody Push

Citigroup Plans Stablecoin Offering Alongside Crypto Custody Push

Citigroup is weighing the launch of its own stablecoin as part of a broader push into tokenized finance, CEO Jane Fraser told analysts during the bank’s second-quarter earnings call on Tuesday. “We are looking at the issuance of a Citi stablecoin, but probably most importantly is the tokenized deposit space, where we’re very active,” she

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LA Sheriff’s Deputies Used Badges to Help Crypto ‘Godfather’ Extort Victims

LA Sheriff’s Deputies Used Badges to Help Crypto ‘Godfather’ Extort Victims

Two Los Angeles (LA) County Sheriff’s Department deputies have admitted to using their law enforcement powers to help a crypto entrepreneur dubbed “The Godfather” extort victims through armed confrontations and fraudulent search warrants. According to the report from the DOJ, David Anthony Rodriguez, 43, pleaded guilty to conspiracy against rights, while Christopher Michael Cadman, 33,

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Kazakhstan to Move Reserve Wealth Into Crypto — Which Countries Showed Them the Way?

Kazakhstan to Move Reserve Wealth Into Crypto — Which Countries Showed Them the Way?

Kazakhstan is moving deeper into crypto, following the lead of sovereign funds in the US, Norway and the Middle East. It now plans to channel part of its gold and foreign exchange reserves, along with National Fund assets, into digital asset-related investments. The announcement came from National Bank Chairman Timur Suleimenov, who revealed at a

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Not Their Bag: Dolce & Gabbana USA Dismissed from NFT Fraud Case

Not Their Bag: Dolce & Gabbana USA Dismissed from NFT Fraud Case

Dolce & Gabbana USA Inc., the American branch of the Italian luxury fashion house, has been dismissed by a federal judge from a class-action lawsuit involving its NFT project. Dolce & Gabbana USA Was Not Behind Failed NFT Project According to a July 11 ruling from Judge Naomi Reice Buchwald of the Southern District of

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Spanish Lawmakers Want Cryptoassets to Carry ‘Traffic Light’ Risk Warnings

Spanish Lawmakers Want Cryptoassets to Carry ‘Traffic Light’ Risk Warnings

A group of Spanish lawmakers wants the country’s financial top regulator to force crypto to carry “traffic light”-style risk warnings. The Spanish news agency EFE (via MSN ) reported that the Sumar group of MPs wants the National Securities Market Commission (CNMV) to use the system for retail investors. The group says that the system

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Roman Storm’s Counsel Points To “Serious Errors” In Prosecution’s Case As Trial Kicks Off

Roman Storm’s Counsel Points To “Serious Errors” In Prosecution’s Case As Trial Kicks Off

The legal defense team of Roman Storm is calling out what they call “serious errors” in the prosecution’s case against him as the Tornado Cash developer’s trial kicks off the week of July 14. Serious Issues In Tornado Cash Case, Lawyers For Roman Storm Say According to a late Friday court filing by Storm’s counsel,

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Crypto Week in US Congress: What to Expect From the Biggest Push Yet

Crypto Week in US Congress: What to Expect From the Biggest Push Yet

Key Takeaways: House Republicans are advancing three major crypto bills this week, including one on stablecoins. The GENIUS Act may pass quickly, but the broader CLARITY Act faces resistance from House Democrats. Lawmakers opposing the package cite concerns over governance and potential conflicts tied to Trump-affiliated crypto interests. Congressional Republicans are preparing for “Crypto Week,”

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AAVE gains strength as Aave dominates DeFi lending with over B net deposits

AAVE gains strength as Aave dominates DeFi lending with over $50B net deposits

Aave has become the first lending protocol to exceed $50 billion in deposits. The breakthrough suggests rising adoption and confidence in DeFi. Native token AAVE remains poised for impressive growth. The crypto market remained hot on Monday as Bitcoin hit historic highs of $123,000. While altcoins enjoyed substantial breakouts, AAVE stole the show with a

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