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DePin Helium Mobile releases first post-roadmap progress update

Decentralized physical infrastructure networks represented the fourth-most profitable sector for investors in the first half of 2024.

Filipino artists hacked to promote XRP scam

Ben&Ben, a nine-piece pop band with over three million YouTube followers, started live-streaming a fraudulent XRP advertisement.

Crypto-Sec: Evolve Bank suffers data breach, Turbo Toad enthusiast loses $3.6K

This week’s cybersecurity news from around the crypto space covers bug fixes, phishing scams, crypto exchange hacks and more.

US Bitcoin miners hodl in expectation of BTC price rises

US mining firms are confounding pre-halving expectations by hodling the BTC they mine.

BlackRock surpasses $10.6T record AUM boosted by ETF inflows

The asset manager saw record ETF inflows at the beginning of the year, helping it surpass the $10 trillion mark.

Mainland China to ‘unban’ Bitcoin? Community says ‘unlikely’

Mainland China has repeatedly banned certain activities related to Bitcoin, but it has somehow still remained a major player in activities like Bitcoin mining.

FHE and confidential computing will unlock $1T in crypto capital

Confidential computing could be the fourth layer of blockchain technology, which was the missing element for mass institutional adoption.

Hong Kong flags 7 unregulated crypto exchanges for noncompliance

The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission added seven crypto trading platforms to its alert list for operating without licenses, raising concerns over investor safety.

Bitcoin and Ether lead $17.8B crypto inflows

Bitcoin saw its fifth-largest week of inflows on record, helping it recapture the $60,000 mark, while Ether inflows took second place in anticipation of the US Ether ETFs.

BTC price all-time high in July? 5 things to know in Bitcoin this week

BTC price gains since the weekend have transformed market sentiment, but not all Bitcoin traders think the good times will return so easily.

South Korea’s ruling party proposes delaying crypto tax to 2028

If the new proposal is approved, implementing the country’s crypto gains tax will be delayed by nearly seven years from its original schedule.

BitConnect promoter banned for 5 years by Sydney District Court

John Bigatton has been convicted for unlicensed financial advice, impacting the credibility of Australia’s financial sector.

Rising crypto crimes in Australia prompt call for tougher regulations

AUSTRAC's latest report highlights a rise in criminal use of cryptocurrencies, urging stricter regulations and international cooperation to combat money laundering.

Ethereum tops $3.3K as analysts tip ETF approvals this week

ETF analyst Nate Geraci says there’s no “good reason” for spot Ethereum ETFs not to launch this week.

Lazarus is moving millions from $305M DMM Bitcoin hack: ZachXBT

Over $35 million in funds from a cryptocurrency exchange hack in May has reportedly been moved to the online marketplace “Huione Guarantee” this month.

Bitcoin reclaims $62K, analysts say worst is ‘likely behind us’

With Germany’s “forced selling” over and Mt. Gox repayments all but priced in, analysts look to an easing macro environment as a driver for Bitcoin’s price in the coming months.

Scammer returns $9.3M DAI to victim 10 months after phishing them

In a strange turn of events, a phishing scammer has returned a large portion of funds it stole from a victim last September.

Bitcoin whales snapped up $4.3B of BTC amid price slump

Bitcoin whales haven’t accumulated this much Bitcoin over a 30-day period since April 2023, shortly after several local banks in the United States collapsed.

Trump reportedly 'in good spirits,’ will still attend Nashville BTC conference

BTC Inc. CEO David Bailey says he spoke with the former president’s team in the wake of the July 13 assassination attempt.

Bitcoin carves out a bottom, opening the door for KAS, MKR, AR and NOT to rally

Bitcoin price climbs back above $60,000, opening the door for KAS, MKR, AR and NOT to move higher.

Skild AI announces $300M funding from Jeff Bezos, Softbank to build ‘robot brains’

Another unicorn has entered the race the develop human-level AI.

Internet Computer Protocol promotes blockchain engagement in Africa

ICP’s DecaHack event highlighted the transformative potential of blockchain and the importance of nurturing talent in the sector.

Bitcoin traders eye bear trap as BTC price hits 10-day high of $60.4K

Bitcoin bulls may be able to trap late sellers below key bull market trendlines as BTC price weekend gains pass 5%.

Tornado Cash developer Alexey Pertsev denied bail while awaiting appeal

Pertsev will now spend the next year in prison while his lawyers prepare an appeal for money laundering charges.

Donald Trump memecoin spikes 52% following assassination attempt

Trump's election odds on prediction markets and several other Trump-themed memecoins soared following an assassination attempt on the former president while he was speaking on stage at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.

What’s next for Bitcoin price now that German gov't BTC balance hits zero?

The German government got rid of all of its Bitcoin, but it could still be a bit early to expect a trend reversal in BTC price.

Whistleblowers asked the SEC to investigate OpenAI over alleged illegal NDAs

The complainants called the matter "urgent," but it remains unclear if the SEC will open an investigation.

Ether ETFs on the move, Messi promotes memecoin, and more: Hodler’s Digest, July 7-13

VanEck and 21Shares submit updated Ether ETF filings, Goldman Sachs to launch tokenization products, and Messi promotes memecoin.

JP Morgan-backed blockchain firm ‘Partior’ closes $60M Series B funding

Partior is already processing transactions on behalf of several firms including JP Morgan, DBS, and Temasek.

Nigeria’s SEC advised to regulate Bitcoin, Ether as commodities

By treating Bitcoin and Ether as commodities, Nigerian regulators can establish a more tailored regulatory framework that reflects the unique characteristics of these digital assets.

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