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Tron network founder Justin Sun returns from space

The Tron founder said it has been a long-time dream to travel to space and reflected on the fragility of the planet following his return.

Iconic Satoshi Nakamoto statue recovered by Lugano municipality

The iconic statue of pseudonymous Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto has become a textbook symbol of the global Bitcoin movement.

Bitcoin dip making ‘perfect bottom,’ says analyst: Will BTC rally to $148K?

BTC price is retesting a key support that previously triggered a 25% rally, potentially signaling a repeat move toward new all-time highs for Bitcoin.

The token is dead, long live the token

Crypto tokens have failed retail investors through insider concentration and poor design. Regulation and tokenized real-world assets offer hope for revival.

Bitcoin hodlers 'bleed' as Binance daily inflows near 7K BTC

Bitcoin exchange inflows have been increasing for over a month, and the latest BTC price drawdown has made nervous sellers double down.

Citigroup, JP Morgan, Goldman Sachs lead TradFi's blockchain charge: Ripple

TradFi giants made 345 blockchain investments between 2020–2024, with G-SIBs leading 100+ deals across tokenization, custody and payments.

Disappearing Satoshi statue in Lugano stolen, 0.1 BTC offered for its return

The disappearing Satoshi statue, symbolizing Bitcoin’s anonymity, was stolen in Lugano. Organizers are offering 0.1 BTC to anyone who helps retrieve it.

SharpLink buys another $54M in ETH, now holds $1.65B worth of Ether

SharpLink spent $108.57 million in USDC over 48 hours to acquire 30,755 ETH, raising its total Ether holdings to 480,031 ETH worth $1.65 billion.

Bearish Arthur Hayes says Bitcoin could retrace to $100K on macro headwinds

Bitcoin and Ether could fall back toward the $100,000 and $3,000 level amid concerns of more tariffs, a sluggish credit market and slowed job creation, Arthur Hayes argues.

XRP eyes 20% surge in August, crypto returns to US: Hodler’s Digest, July 27 – Aug. 2

XRP may be gearing up for a short-term rebound, crypto companies are beginning to return to the United States, and other news.

Crypto victim loses $908K in sophisticated phishing attack

A victim lost $908,551 in a crypto phishing scam 15 months after signing a malicious approval transaction. The scammer waited until two large deposits were made before striking.

$3.5B Bitcoin heist from 2020 retroactively uncovered — Arkham Intel

The $3.5 billion heist is the single largest cryptocurrency hack and went unreported by both parties for years, according to Arkham.

Creative leverage solves the impermanent loss problem — Curve founder

Impermanent loss has been a major factor preventing crypto holders from becoming liquidity providers on decentralized finance platforms.

Big stage, bigger scams? 5 shady crypto projects that made it to the spotlight

ZachXBT named some sponsors of Token2049 as sketchy. While these coins may have hype-fueled pumps to cult-like followings, they may have no real utility.

Bitcoin mining difficulty hits ATH, but is projected to drop in August

The Bitcoin mining difficulty is crucial to both miner profitability and ensuring that BTC is not mined faster than the protocol allows.

China’s crypto liquidation plans reveal its grand strategy

China’s plan to liquidate confiscated crypto through Hong Kong exchanges isn’t simply a policy — it’s to control global digital asset markets and outmaneuver the US.

Quantum threat to Bitcoin? 80,000 BTC just moved after 14 years

A Bitcoin whale likely moved 80,000 BTC from dormant wallets after alarming OP_RETURN messages were sent across multiple old addresses.

Small setups, big wins: Is solo Bitcoin mining making a comeback?

With Bitcoin’s hashrate near all-time highs, solo miners continue to land full block rewards, thanks to efficient ASICs and a heavy dose of luck.

ARK Invest scoops up Coinbase, BitMine shares amid stock dips

ARK Invest bought $30 million in Coinbase and $17 million in BitMine shares on Friday amid price dips.

Spot Bitcoin ETFs see second-largest outflow, Ether ETFs end 20-day streak

Bitcoin ETFs saw $812 million in outflows, led by Fidelity and ARK, while Ether ETFs ended their longest inflow streak with $152 million in losses.

Mill City Ventures to load up on more SUI with $500M deal as shares fall 11%

Mill City Ventures III announced a $500 million equity agreement to boost its SUI treasury, which currently sits at 76.2 million units after making its first $276 million purchase this week.

DeFi Education Fund urges Senate to strengthen crypto dev protections in draft bill

DeFi Education Fund called on the Senate Banking Committee to frame a key crypto market bill in a more tech-neutral way and strengthen crypto developer protections in a recent letter.

Strategy expands STRC offering twice in two weeks

The company continues to accumulate BTC through corporate equity and debt offerings, but class action lawsuits against Strategy are mounting.

SEC Chair Aktins calls to ‘reshore crypto’ as companies move back to the US

With officials urging companies to “reshore crypto,” global companies are expanding US operations as the Trump administration rolls out pro-crypto reforms.

SEC’s crypto task force to hit the road with 10 roundtables across the US

The roundtables, scheduled to be held in 10 cities, will focus on crypto startups less than two years old and with 10 or fewer employees.

Hong Kong stablecoin stocks slide as new rules take effect, experts see healthy reset

Stablecoin-linked stocks in Hong Kong plunged by double digits amid the city’s new regulatory transition, but experts say it's a healthy correction.

As Trump challenges Fed independence, key FOMC member resigns

Adriana Kugler steps down from the Federal Reserve Board amid mounting political pressure and renewed uncertainty over Jerome Powell’s leadership.

Crypto Biz: Digital gold rush intensifies as Tether Gold surges, institutions double down on BTC

As physical gold hits record highs, Tether Gold’s (XAUt) market cap surges past $800 million, while Bitcoin treasury firm Twenty One Capital expands holdings.

OpenAI raises $8.3B at $300B valuation

OpenAI’s latest funding round, which values the company at $300 billion, was five times oversubscribed amid surging investor demand for AI, according to The New York Times.

Can Google Gemini really help plan crypto trades?

Gemini looks smart, but can it actually trade? We put it to the test with sample trades and break down where it helps and where it doesn’t.

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