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Peter Brandt predicts the exact day Bitcoin’s bear market will be over

Renowned trading analyst Peter Brandt says investing in Bitcoin today, will pay off much better in two to three years than buying AI stocks at current prices.

Strategy raises $263.5M through MSTR sales, holds 843,775 Bitcoin

Strategy boosted its cash reserve to $3.225 billion after selling MSTR shares, while investors weighed the value of its STRC preferred stock.

Hyperliquid sets 500,000 HYPE stake for permissionless prediction market deployers

Hyperliquid plans to require developers to stake 500,000 HYPE, worth about $30.4 million, to deploy permissionless prediction markets under HIP-4.

Vietnam sets fines for unlicensed crypto trading ahead of regulation rollout

The new rules establish penalties as much as $1,900 for crypto violations, including unlicensed trading and AML breaches, ahead of Vietnam’s regulated crypto market launch.

Zilliqa asks exchanges to pause ZIL transfers after suspected cold wallet theft

Zilliqa said exchanges paused ZIL deposits and withdrawals after an exchange partner’s cold wallet was compromised, with the amount stolen still undisclosed.

Crypto institutions look beyond audits as trust signals falter: Hacken

Institutional due diligence is shifting toward continuous monitoring, signer controls and incident readiness after operational failures accounted for most crypto losses.

Capital B approves 10-for-1 reverse stock split to broaden investor base

Europe’s second-biggest Bitcoin treasury company said the September reverse stock split should attract more institutional investors to the French company.

Russia’s parliament to hold final readings on crypto bill Tuesday

Russia’s State Duma is set to consider the crypto regulation bill in second and third readings, with rules for investors and cross-border payments included.

Grayscale plans regular cash payouts from ETH, SOL staking rewards

Grayscale plans to establish regular cash distributions from staking rewards generated by its Ether and Solana exchange-traded products.

Trader maintains $67K BTC price target: Five things to know in Bitcoin this week

Bitcoin preserved a key long-term trend line as support for a third week as US-Iran war tensions delivered new five-week highs in oil prices.

Bitcoin ETF inflows extend to second week, but recovery lacks momentum

US spot Bitcoin ETFs extended their inflow streak to two weeks with $75.7 million in net inflows, but analysts said demand remains insufficient to fuel a sustained uptrend.

South Korea eyes September launch for second phase of CBDC pilot: Report

The Bank of Korea’s CBDC pilot will add two regional banks, new payment features and tests of government subsidy payments using tokenized bank deposits

Cardano activates van Rossem hard fork

The upgrade reduces smart contract execution costs while laying the groundwork for Ouroboros Leios, a major scalability upgrade expected later this year.

Allbridge pauses cross-chain bridge after $1.65M exploit

The attacker allegedly used a flash loan and rapid swaps to manipulate the bridge’s stablecoin exchange rate.

Japanese logistics company eyes JPYC stablecoin to pay drivers

The planned rollout would let thousands of transportation contractors receive digital yen payments more frequently and quickly.

South Korea probed 40 cases of crypto manipulation over 2 years

Financial Services Commission Chair Lee Eog-won posted the figures on the second anniversary of the enactment of the Virtual Asset User Protection Act.

Will the US get CLARITY this week? Bitcoin’s new $80K target: Hodler’s Digest, July 19

The fate of the CLARITY Act hinges on Trump’s ethics, so the odds aren’t looking great. Prediction market volumes hit new highs, and more news.

Saylor turns up heat with ‘110 reasons’ why BIP-110 is a bad idea

The man in control of the biggest Bitcoin corporate treasury said he shares the objectives but disagrees about the remedy detailed in the proposed temporary fork.

US agencies miss GENIUS Act deadline for final stablecoin rules

US regulators failed to finalize implementing regulations by the GENIUS Act’s one-year deadline, issuing 10 proposed rules instead.

Upbit parent Dunamu faces South Korean regulator sanctions process: Report

Korea’s Virtual Asset User Protection Act lacks explicit sanctions provisions for hacking and similar incidents, clouding the scope of penalties facing the Upbit operator Dunamu.

Electronic Transactions Association CEO Expecting More Partnerships with Bitcoin Startups

Electronic Transactions Association (ETA) CEO, Jason Oxman, indicated that members of his organization might start recognizing Bitcoin’s disruptive potential, suggesting that this might lead to more partnerships between traditional electronic payment providers and Bitcoin startups.

Kaspersky identifies malware framework targeting crypto investors

Cybersecurity company Kaspersky said a newly identified malware framework is targeting cryptocurrency investors through social engineering tactics and trojanized GitHub apps.

Kaspersky identifies malware framework targeting crypto investors

Cybersecurity company Kaspersky said a newly identified malware framework is targeting cryptocurrency investors through social engineering tactics and trojanized GitHub apps.

French gambling regulator orders ISPs to block Polymarket

France’s gambling authority has ordered the country’s internet service providers to geoblock Polymarket, citing illegal gambling and market manipulation concerns.

FTX to distribute $900M to creditors in fifth payment round

The FTX Recovery Trust and company have distributed about $10 billion since the exchange filed for bankruptcy in November 2022, leaving users cut off from their funds.

Galaxy lands 15-year Texas Tech stadium naming rights deal

Galaxy Digital will rename Texas Tech’s football stadium under a 15-year agreement, expanding its West Texas presence as the state attracts growing crypto investment.

Consensys unknowingly outsourced developer work to North Korean

Through an introduction with a “reputable third-party service provider,“ the company took on a developer who, as part of an investigation, was revealed to be tied to North Korea.

Crypto Biz: When dollars disappear, stablecoins step in

Bolivia moves to recognize USDT amid a dollar shortage, while Bitcoin miners’ AI ambitions face fresh investor scrutiny.

OKX Europe lets users convert USDT to MiCA-compliant USDC

The feature offers European customers a voluntary path away from Tether’s USDT as MiCA rules reshape the region’s stablecoin market.

Senator Warren requests 2026 reporting for Trump’s crypto earnings after $1.4B disclosure

With the Senate likely voting on a crypto bill within days, Elizabeth Warren asked for information on Donald Trump’s earnings between January and July ahead of a 2027 deadline.

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