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Senate leaders push for July passage of CLARITY Act

Lawmakers in the US Senate are on state work periods until July 13, giving them only four weeks to address a cryptocurrency market structure bill before another break and possible delays due to campaigning for elections.

Bitcoin put-call ratio hits 1-year high: Are bears preparing for drop to $55K?

Rising demand for put options and persistent ETF outflows highlight Bitcoin's weakness despite lower oil prices.

Bitcoin balances $60K tightrope as US stocks rebound on fresh Iran peace deal hopes

Bitcoin faced its own battle for support as US stocks headed higher and analysts warned of a lack of "conviction" among BTC buyers.

Coinbase, Kraken and OKX move to swoop up EU users affected by MiCA restrictions

Several exchanges that have already been authorized by EU regulators are attempting to bring in users from companies unlicensed under the Markets in Crypto-Assets rules, offering transfer bonuses and prizes.

BNY adds USDC minting and redemption to institutional custody platform

The move deepens BNY's partnership with Circle and builds on the bank's role as the primary custodian of USDC reserves.

Can AI drain DeFi? Separating Claude Mythos hype from reality

Claude Mythos has raised concerns about AI-driven attacks on DeFi protocols. However, the same AI tools are also available to security teams, not just attackers.

Bitcoin UXTOs signal capitulation underway: Analyst

“These periods have always been profitable for long-term investors,” said CryptoQuant analyst Darkfost.

Fidelity rebuts claims Bitcoin becomes less secure after halvings

The asset manager argues Bitcoin's fixed supply schedule does not undermine network security, even as miners face shrinking block rewards after each halving.

Bitcoin faces fresh capitulation risk as 50K BTC moved at a loss

Nearly 50,000 BTC shifted to exchanges at a loss while short-term Bitcoin holders' stress level reached 2-year highs. Is BTC headed toward new lows?

DCG-backed Yuma launches fund offering institutional exposure to Bittensor

The new investment vehicle arrives as asset managers expand TAO offerings and decentralized AI gains momentum following recent restrictions on Anthropic's models.

From Bitcoin critics to blockchain believers: The 5 biggest crypto backflips

If you can't beat 'em, join 'em. Here are five crypto skeptics who have reluctantly embraced the opportunity of making loads of money with blockchain.

Strategy unveils capital framework to preserve Bitcoin exposure, pay dividends

Michael Saylor’s Strategy unveiled a capital framework allowing Bitcoin sales to fund dividends, a $2.55 billion reserve and buybacks while raising STRC payout to 12%.

Breez launches Bitcoin-to-stablecoin payments across more than 30 blockchains

The new SDK feature lets developers route payments from Bitcoin balances to recipients in USDC and USDT without requiring users to hold stablecoins.

Prediction-market operational consolidation could spur M&A wave: Bernstein

Bernstein says platforms are bringing exchange, clearing and brokerage infrastructure in-house, setting up potential deals while increasing antitrust and regulatory risks.

Vitalik Buterin says obfuscation could unlock private onchain crypto voting

Vitalik Buterin said indistinguishability obfuscation could eventually support private, collusion-resistant onchain voting without trusted committees, though the technology remains impractical.

Germany leads MiCA crypto authorization race as Europe’s deadline looms

MiCA crypto licensing data shows 244 approved companies across EU and EEA jurisdictions, led by Germany with France and the Netherlands also among top hubs ahead of July 1 cliff.

BTC price RSI prints key 2026 signal: Five things to know in Bitcoin this week

Bitcoin prepped an "interesting" RSI divergence into the Q2 and June candle close as analysis compared $60,000 to the $30,000 mark in the 2022 bear market.

Kiwoom eyes Bithumb stake as Korean brokerages push into crypto: Report

Kiwoom Securities is reportedly seeking to acquire a stake in crypto exchange Bithumb, as more brokerage firms race to secure a stake in the industry ahead of the FSC’s new regulatory reforms in July.

Galaxy cuts CLARITY Act odds to 50% as Senate floor time narrows

Galaxy cut its 2026 CLARITY Act odds to 50%, warning that Senate floor time is running out before the August recess.

Excessive AI spending risks global financial consequences, BIS warns

The AI investment surge is a potential flashpoint for systemic risk, “as financing has relied on enormous debt and highly leveraged nonbank structures that can rapidly unwind,” one analyst said in response to the report.

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