Trader loses $1M after signing phishing token approval
Onchain scammers netted more than $14 billion last year, and approval phishing remains a primary attack vector.
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SWIFT launches blockchain ledger with 17-bank tokenized deposit pilot
SWIFT launched its new blockchain ledger that will host a tokenized bank deposit pilot for 17 major banks seeking faster cross-border payments.
Wyden urges Senate leaders to keep dev protections in crypto bill
Senator Ron Wyden has called on Senate leaders to ensure the Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act remains in the CLARITY Act when it is brought to the floor.
Russia's largest private bank Alfa-Bank tests crypto trading
Alfa-Bank is testing cryptocurrency trading for qualified investors as Russia moves toward regulating digital assets and banks prepare new crypto services.
Regulators invited Binance to seek new licenses after MiCA setback, co-CEO says
Binance is exploring new licensing paths into Europe while continuing to expand its regulatory footprint in Asia, says co-CEO Richard Teng.
Bank of Japan may speed up rate hikes, pushing borrowing costs above 2%, ex-BOJ official warns
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) may raise its benchmark interest rate rapidly this year, as the yen slides, eventually pushing it above 2%.
'CASHCAT' trader turns $800 into over $1 million on Robinhood's brand new blockchain
Major financial exchange Robinhood launched its own blockchain on July 1 to move stocks and bonds onchain. But the first breakout hit is a cat-themed token that's generated a fortune for early, lucky …
Mark Cuban-backed DeFi dashboard Zapper shutters after 7 years
Zapper provided crypto market data to over 2 million monthly active users and oversaw more than $13 billion in processed transactions during its peak.
Crypto could benefit if Fed steps in to backstop US stock market: Analysts
The size and scope of the US stock market “gives policymakers a strong incentive to backstop major drawdowns,” said Bitget Wallet COO, Alvin Kan.
Live markets: Second day of U.S, Iran conflict keeps markets volatile as oil drops
SK Hynix's U.S. listing is more than seven times oversubscribed, according to people familiar with the matter, with demand coming from global long-only funds, sovereign wealth funds and technology-foc…
Here’s what happened in crypto today
Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, Web3 and crypto regulation.
Crypto VC Paradigm raises $1.2B to push into AI
Crypto venture firm Paradigm is widening its investment gaze toward AI and other frontier industries with its latest fund.
Robinhood Chain DEX Volume Reaches Record $560 Million
Robinhood Chain’s decentralized exchange recorded more than $560 million in daily trading volume on July 8, marking a new high, according to the source. Daily active addresses approached 200,000, incl…
AI boom fuels inflation fears, complicating Fed’s next rate move
Ongoing strong demand for AI infrastructure “would likely sustain upward pressure on prices for technology products and electricity,” Federal Reserve policymakers said.
Bitcoin, ether steady, gold slides as U.S.-Iran tensions escalate again
Bitcoin held above $62,000 on Thursday while the assets that are supposed to absorb a war premium moved in opposite directions.
XRP holds near $1.10 as traders watch long-term breakout setup
XRP is still moving sideways near $1.09, but traders are watching whether the quiet range is setting up a larger break. Buyers continue to defend the $1.00-$1.05 zone, while sellers have kept the toke…
Bitcoin Stalls as Ethereum Flashes Worst Weekly Signal in Years: Analysis
Bitcoin is holding on, but just barely, in the low $60,000s after briefly touching 21-month lows under $58,000 last week. Ethereum is below $1,750, down around 4% on the day, and more than 30% in the …
Officials set to revise MiCA to cover non-EU stablecoin issuers: Report
EU officials reportedly plan to consider changes to the Markets in Crypto-Assets framework, dubbed by some as “MiCA 2.0,” in response to a US stablecoin law and rules on tokenized payments and deposit…
The New Grok 4.5 Is Out. Elon Musk Says It Competes With Last Year's Claude Opus
Elon Musk’s SpaceXAI released Grok 4.5 on Wednesday, its first public model since the SpaceX-xAI merger closed in February and SpaceX's pending $60 billion deal to acquire Cursor. It targets coders, e…
Stablecoin-settled TradFi perpetual trading tops $1.1T: Binance Research
A new Binance Research report said stablecoins are fast becoming a preferred settlement layer for tokenized TradFi markets while gaining traction in payments and savings.
Bitcoin tumbles back to key $60K support level: What’s behind the sell pressure?
Bitcoin faces renewed sell pressure amid an oil price surge, Japan economic contagion risks and a fresh round of selling from Strategy.
Paradigm Raises $1.2 Billion Fund as Crypto VC Pushes Further Into AI
Crypto venture firm Paradigm has raised a $1.2 billion fund to invest in AI, robotics, crypto, and other technologies, broadening its focus beyond digital assets.
Tokenized stock transfers surge 105% in a month to $8.4B
Industry data shows trading activity and market value accelerating as crypto companies and traditional financial institutions expand tokenized equity initiatives.
Bitcoin ETFs 'Turning a Corner' After Record Bleed Hits $8 Billion
Wall Street’s favorite crypto vehicles have notched net inflows for three consecutive days, reversing a record slump as investors cautiously wade back into Bitcoin.