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Robinhood is now available in Hawaii and select US territories

The brokerage platform took advantage of Hawaii’s recent change to money transmitter licensing to expand to the non-contiguous United States.

How ETFs are reshaping the crypto markets

In Cointelegraph’s latest video, experts discuss the impact of the spot Bitcoin ETF approvals on the crypto markets and the potential for a spot Ethereum ETF.

Over 50% of US hedge funds have exposure to Bitcoin as BTC crushes stocks in 2024

Millennium Management, holding 27,263 BTC worth $1.69 billion, has allocated about 2.5% of its $67.7 billion in total assets under management to Bitcoin.

Bitcoin circles $63K as liquidity sparks hopes of 40% BTC price gains

Bitcoin stands to potentially gain big from a global liquidity trends, analysis concludes, as the June BTC price downtrend ends.

Tether signs MoU to promote crypto freedom in Turkey

Stablecoin giant Tether is eager to learn about the possibilities of introducing new business lines into Turkey's banking in cooperation with the local crypto firm BTguru.

Sentient closes $85M seed round for open-source AI

The round was led by Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund alongside Pantera Capital, Framework Ventures and others.

Bitcoin $500K prediction, spot Ether ETF ‘staking issue’— Thomas Fahrer, X Hall of Flame

Thomas Fahrer says multiple “low-probability” events could push Bitcoin into a “strong bull market.”

Paxos gains approval for Singapore stablecoin launch with DBS partnership

Paxos will partner with Southeast Asia’s largest bank, DBS, for the stablecoin launch.

Low Bitcoin and Ethereum fees may not necessarily be good news

Bitcoin and Ethereum users are experiencing exceptionally low fees, but why?

German gov’t transfers another $52M in Bitcoin, threatening more BTC selling pressure

Repeated Bitcoin transfers to centralized exchanges suggest the government plans to sell its $2.75 billion in BTC holdings.

No, Denmark did not propose banning self-custody wallets

The Danish Financial Supervisory Authority said the exemption of self-custodial wallets from MiCA doesn’t mean such wallets should be banned.

Singapore ups crypto exchanges risk factor in update to AML/CFT laws

The update aims to prevent terrorist groups and organizations from exploiting Singapore’s economic openness as an international financial, business and transport hub.

SEC vs. Binance: Court rules BNB sales, cryptocurrencies not securities

In a major win for the crypto industry, a federal court ruled that cryptocurrency tokens themselves are not securities.

ASI token merger phase 1 results in delisting of AGIX, OCEAN

The initial phase of the ASI token merger sees AGIX and OCEAN tokens integrate into Fetch.ai’s FET with limited exchange support.

Bitcoin ETF inflows highest in a month as Bitcoin hovers near $63K

BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust and the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust — the two largest spot Bitcoin ETFs by net asset value — saw zero flows on Monday.

Binance.US ‘prepared’ for SEC legal showdown

Binance.US is gearing up for an extended legal battle with the SEC, emphasizing its commitment to compliance and criticizing the agency’s enforcement tactics.

Cardano updates MiCA compliance indicators 6 months ahead of the curve

The Cardano Foundation and CCRI release MiCA-compliant sustainability indicators in an effort to position Cardano ahead of the regulatory curve with a focus on energy efficiency and transparency.

SEC Commissioner Mark Uyeda calls agency’s approach to crypto filings ‘problematic’

Tucked away in a footnote as part of a recent statement, the SEC commissioner said his agency’s current approach to crypto does not aid capital formation or protect investors.

Crypto ‘relief rally’ may be just beginning, with sellers exhausted

The crypto market could bounce back this month after a rocky June, with stablecoin outflow from exchanges showing slowing selling pressure.

Bitcoin miner Northern Data mulls IPO for its AI unit: Report

Northern Data is considering listing its cloud computing and data center business under two separate entities on the Nasdaq in the first half of 2025.

Bahamas wants to force banks to support its ‘Sand dollar’ CBDC

The Bahamas was one of the first countries in the world to launch a central bank digital currency — the “Sand Dollar” in 2020 — and is now looking for ways to boost its adoption.

Polkadot’s treasury has $245M with 2 years of runway

The blockchain’s revenue declined over the first half of 2024, and its head ambassador has called for its token’s inflation rate to be lowered.

Robinhood users are getting AI tools to help them trade

Robinhood has acquired Pluto Capital, an AI powered investment research firm.

‘Roaring Kitty’ fraud lawsuit over GameStop drops after 3 days

A GameStop investor who accused Roaring Kitty of committing securities fraud has voluntarily dropped the complaint "without prejudice" meaning he can file another similar lawsuit again in the future.

Bitfarms mined 21% more Bitcoin in June amid Riot takeover attempts

Bitfarms increased its online hashrate to 10.4 exahashes per second in June, marking a 39% month-on-month increase.

Bitcoin hashrate drawdown reaches December 2022 levels

This metric can be used to spot relative bottom points in the market price of Bitcoin and signal potential accumulation opportunities.

SEC files lawsuit against FTX-linked bank, alleging fraud

Enforcement director Gurbir Grewal said Silvergate allegedly “failed to detect nearly $9 billion in suspicious transfers among FTX and its related entities.”

Ether investment products record largest outflows since 2022

Large outflows from Ether funds contrast with movements seen in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.

Experts say latest SCOTUS opinions will limit SEC power over crypto

The conservative members of the U.S. Supreme Court sided with two majority opinions that could have lasting implications for federal agencies to enforce laws.

Price analysis 7/1: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, BNB, SOL, XRP, TON, DOGE, ADA

Bitcoin and the wider crypto market have historically rallied in July, but traders are worried that the Mt. Gox repayments could impact the strength of this trend.

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