Major Token Unlocks and Protocol Updates Planned for Week of July 20-26
Multiple cryptocurrency projects scheduled significant token unlocks and network upgrades next week, with GateToken's $44.6M unlock on Sunday and several protocol advances including Pi Network's version 25 migration.
Base App Leadership Transition as Pollak Steps Down Over Social Economy Strategy
Base app co-founder Jesse Pollak steps down; Cobie takes helm to refocus platform on user retention and core products after social economy strategy failed.
U. S. National Debt Hits Record $39.5 Trillion Milestone
U. S. federal debt reached an all-time high of $39.5 trillion, marking a significant milestone with potential macroeconomic implications for global markets.
Friday crypto roundup: FTX creditors to receive $900M, China weighs on markets
FTX creditors to receive $900M recovery; China regulatory concerns weigh on markets; security threats emerge.
Fed Balance Sheet Swells $7.4B in Week Amid Rate Debate
Federal Reserve officials diverge on inflation trajectory and policy path, with balance sheet expansion signaling potential monetary shift ahead of September rate decision.
Uniswap Eyes Expanded UNI Token Burn via Protocol Fee Mechanism
Uniswap proposes enabling protocol fees across v2, v3, and v4 deployments to fund UNI token burns, strengthening deflationary tokenomics.
Newhedge Launches Bitcoin Battlefield, Visualizing Price Action as Real-Time Battle
Newhedge developers unveiled Bitcoin Battlefield, an interactive visualization that transforms BTC price movements into real-time combat dynamics driven by orders, liquidations, and whale activity.
U. S. National Debt Surpasses $39.5 Trillion, Reigniting Crypto Adoption Debate
U. S. national debt exceeds $39.5 trillion, reigniting crypto community discussions on alternative financial systems and hedge assets.
Elon Musk's Net Worth Falls $600B Amid SpaceX Stock Decline Post-IPO
Elon Musk's wealth drops $600B as SpaceX stock tumbles following IPO and Starship test flight cancellation.
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New macOS Malware Targets Major Crypto Wallets, Bypasses Telegram 2FA
Newly discovered macOS malware targets popular cryptocurrency wallets including Exodus and Ledger Live while exploiting Telegram session hijacking to bypass two-factor authentication.
FTX to Distribute $900M to Creditors in Fifth Wave of Payouts
FTX distributes $900M to creditors starting July 31 in its fifth payout wave as bankruptcy reorganization progresses.
Venice Introduces Token Burn Mechanism Linked to Credit Purchases
Venice implements automatic token burn tied to credit purchases, allocating 5% of transaction value to VVV buybacks and destruction.
France's Gaming Regulator Blocks Access to Polymarket Platform
France's gaming regulator restricts Polymarket access, tightening oversight of blockchain-based prediction market platforms.
Tom Lee: Ethereum Positioned as AI Infrastructure Play as Capital Rotates
Tom Lee says Ethereum could become core AI infrastructure as capital rotates from chip makers, with ETH up 55% versus memory ETFs over one month.
Bitcoin ETF May Repeat Gold ETF Boom-Bust Cycle, Bloomberg Analyst Warns
Bloomberg's Eric Balchunas draws parallels between Bitcoin ETF volatility and gold ETF history, suggesting cyclical demand patterns that eventually reach new highs.
Nvidia Loses World's Most Valuable Company Status to Apple
Nvidia drops to second place as Apple reclaims position of world's most valuable company amid semiconductor sector profit-taking.
Real-World Asset Trading Volume Hits Record High on Perp DEX
Monthly trading volume for real-world assets on Perp DEX reached an all-time high, signaling growing institutional adoption of tokenized RWA markets.
Bitcoin Advocates Cite Fiat Currency Collapse Data to Justify Crypto Case
Michael Saylor cites fiat currency data showing 27-year average lifespan to argue Bitcoin represents necessary alternative to failing monetary systems.
SBI Holdings Partners With Solana Foundation to Develop Japan's Blockchain Finance
Japanese financial conglomerate SBI Holdings announced a strategic partnership with Solana Foundation to build blockchain-based financial markets in Japan, while separately acquiring majority stake in Singapore crypto platform Coinhako.
XRP Leverage on Binance Hits 2-Year Low Amid +790% Growth Speculation
XRP leverage on Binance falls to 2-year low as traders eye potential +790% rally mirroring 2024 conditions.
Bitcoin Liquidations Hit $391.65M in 24 Hours as Longs Dominate Selloff
Bitcoin futures markets liquidated $391.65M in 24 hours, with long positions hit hardest at $334.76M versus shorts at $56.89M.
JPMorgan: Bitcoin Outlook Brightens as MicroStrategy Bolsters Cash Reserves
JPMorgan flags positive Bitcoin signals as MicroStrategy's cash reserves reach $3 billion, reducing forced-sale risks and supporting futures market demand.
Long-Term Bitcoin Holders Accumulate $23B in BTC Over 30 Days
Long-term Bitcoin holders added 371,000 BTC worth $23 billion in the past month, bringing their total holdings to a record 16.34 million BTC, signaling sustained institutional accumulation.
Binance Lists Aerodrome (AERO) Token With Seed Tag Classification
Binance lists Aerodrome (AERO) with Seed Tag classification, signaling early-stage status for the Base blockchain DEX token.
Bitcoin and Ether Options Expire Today on Deribit With $1.46B at Stake
Deribit faces $1.46B in Bitcoin and Ether options expiration today, with BTC focusing on $63k and ETH on $1,825.
Bitcoin Fear and Greed Index Signals Extreme Fear at 23
Bitcoin Fear and Greed Index drops to extreme fear level of 23, signals potential market capitulation and contrarian buying opportunity.
SpaceX Stock Hits New Low as Starship Test Aborts; Whale Traders Exit Positions
SpaceX stock falls below $135 IPO price after Starship test abort; whales exit mixed positions with $375K loss and $940K gain.
Three DeFi Protocols Exploited in $842,700 Combined Attack Wave
DefiTuna, CrowdRingCircle, and FCOW exploited in combined $842,700 breach wave targeting BSC and DeFi protocols.
A16z Begins Selling HYPE Token, Offloads $28.4M in Two Days
Andreessen Horowitz shifts from accumulating to selling HYPE, moving 437,000 tokens across major exchanges within 48 hours.
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Whale Exodus: $200M+ in ETH and Major Token Movements Signal Profit-Taking
Whales withdraw $165M+ ETH from Coinbase Prime and liquidate $28M in HYPE as a16z-linked trader reverses accumulation strategy.
White House to Push Crypto Clarity Act With Senate Despite Democratic Opposition
White House meets with senators on Crypto Clarity Act as Democratic opposition threatens bill's passage.
Bitcoin ETF Inflows Accelerate While Ether Faces Mixed Institutional Demand
Spot Bitcoin ETFs drew $107.7M in inflows while Ether ETFs attracted $53.9M, signaling stronger institutional accumulation in BTC.
Trump Teleprompter Operator Made $100K Betting on Kalshi Speech Markets
Trump's teleprompter operator profited $100K trading on Kalshi prediction markets tied to the former president's speeches, raising insider trading concerns.
Whale Activity Surges as Institutions Eye ETH; Visa Launches Stablecoin Platform
Whales accumulate ETH amid institutional push; Visa launches stablecoin platform and first basket crypto-ETF debuts.
Ethereum Could Rally to $3,000 on Technical Setup, Analysts Suggest
Technical analysis suggests Ethereum may rally toward $3,000 in the near term based on chart patterns discussed on X.
Trump Media Launches Paid API for Real-Time Truth Social Data Access
Trump Media launches Truth API on August 1, offering banks and traders paid real-time access to Truth Social posts including Trump's content, mimicking Bloomberg Terminal functionality.
Truth Social Plans Premium Trading Feed for Trump Post Access
Truth Social plans premium service giving traders and investors faster access to Trump posts for market-relevant information advantages.
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Oil Markets Brace as Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz Amid U. S. Escalation
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz and escalates military posturing against U. S., threatening global oil supply and triggering market volatility.
Bitcoin Short-Term Holders Underwater as 86.5% Face Losses Despite Recovery
Only 13.5% of Bitcoin short-term holders are in profit as 86.5% face losses despite recent market recovery, indicating persistent unrealized pain typical of late bear-market stages.
Citadel Securities Invests $400M in Crypto.com at $20B Valuation
Citadel Securities commits $400 million to Crypto.com in a major funding round, valuing the exchange at $20 billion and boosting CRO token sentiment.
TON Strategy receives Nasdaq listing warning over shareholder approval violations
TON Strategy receives Nasdaq deficiency notice for shareholder approval violations as it pivots to Gram ecosystem asset management.
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T. Rowe Price Launches First Multi-Asset Crypto Spot ETF on NYSE Arca
T. Rowe Price launches first multi-asset crypto spot ETF with $1.89T manager offering exposure to Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, XRP, and six other tokens.
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Visa Launches Stablecoin Platform for Banks and Financial Institutions
Visa launches stablecoin platform supporting Open USD, enabling 15,000+ financial institutions to integrate crypto payments into existing infrastructure.
Injective Seeks SEC Registration as Transfer Agent for On-Chain Securities
Injective files for SEC transfer agent registration to enable regulated securities issuance on its blockchain.
Ethereum Whale Faces Liquidation Risk With $28.2M Leveraged Position
Ethereum whale Machi Big Brother risks liquidation on $28.2M leveraged position with only $18 buffer at 25x leverage.
Abraxas Capital Accumulates $63.7M in Ethereum as Institutional Buying Intensifies
Abraxas Capital accumulated 33,848 ETH worth $63.7 million in one day, reflecting intensifying institutional buying pressure on Ethereum.
Based Launches Token Launchpad on Robinhood Chain
Based launches Based Alpha token launchpad on Robinhood Chain, expanding project distribution infrastructure.
Polygon Labs Acquires Coinme and Sequence for $250M Amid Second Round of Layoffs
Polygon Labs acquires Coinme and Sequence for $250M to integrate onboarding and developer infrastructure, planning layoffs in 2026.
Bybit Launches Regulated Indonesia Exchange After NOBI Acquisition
Bybit launches OJK-regulated Bybit Indonesia platform after acquiring controlling stake in local crypto exchange NOBI.
Ondo Finance Partners with SBI Group to Tokenize Japanese Equities
Ondo Finance and Japan's SBI Group form strategic partnership to tokenize Japanese stocks and enable settlements via JPYSC stablecoin.
Prediction Market Startup Pascal Raises $9M From Kalshi, Polymarket Backers
Prediction market startup Pascal raises $9M from investors tied to Kalshi and Polymarket, signaling sustained institutional interest in the sector.
Bitcoin and Ethereum Spot ETFs See Continued Inflows Totaling $161.6M
Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs attracted $161.6M in combined inflows as institutional demand for regulated crypto investment vehicles remains elevated.
Crypto Funding Hits 5.5-Year Low in June 2026
Crypto venture funding reached its lowest monthly volume since November 2020 in June 2026, reflecting investor caution and tightened capital deployment.
US Retail Sales Disappoint in June as Economic Signals Weaken
US retail sales fell to 0.2% in June while jobless claims improved to 208k, signaling mixed economic signals.
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Kaspersky Discovers OkoBot Malware Targeting Crypto Wallets Across 25+ Countries
Kaspersky researchers identified OkoBot, a sophisticated malware that hijacks hardware wallets and steals cryptocurrency through screen recording, keylogging, and fake recovery interfaces.
CryptoRank: Leading Networks Surge in Total Value Locked Over Past Month
CryptoRank releases 30-day TVL growth rankings across blockchain networks, tracking which ecosystems are capturing the most liquidity inflows.
Bitcoin Treasury Firm Orange Juice Raises $40M for Reserve Management Strategy
Bitcoin-focused investment firm Orange Juice raises $40M to operate as permanent capital vehicle managing BTC treasury strategies, backed by Jeff Booth and Lyn Alden.
Bitcoin Wyckoff Chart Signals Potential Rally to $90,000+
Traders cite Wyckoff analysis suggesting Bitcoin is exiting accumulation phase with potential upside to $90,000+.
Tether Invests $20M in Argentine Neobank Ualá to Expand Latin America
Tether commits $20 million to Argentine neobank Ualá as stablecoin issuer deepens regional footprint across Latin America.
Volvo Tests Proprietary Cryptocurrency for Supply Chain Payments
Automotive giant Volvo is developing an internal token to streamline supplier settlements and logistics tracking across its closed supply chain ecosystem.
Upbit Delists SPURS Token From Spot Trading
South Korean exchange Upbit delists SPURS token from spot trading, continuing industry trend of stricter asset compliance reviews.
Bithumb Delists Five Tokens From Spot Trading Platform
Bithumb removes GRACY, SPURS, ZTX, WIKEN, and FITFI from spot trading, affecting liquidity for South Korea's largest exchange.
Bipartisan Senate Resolution Opposes Potential Pardon for FTX's Sam Bankman-Fried
Senators Lummis and Gallego introduce bipartisan resolution opposing any presidential pardon for FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried.
Whale Accumulation Intensifies as Major Holders Add $101M in Ethereum
BitMEX's Arthur Hayes and anonymous whales accumulate $101M in Ethereum across multiple wallets amid institutional buying pressure.
Stanford Study Reveals $8.2M Bitcoin Price Manipulation on Polymarket
Researchers from Stanford and Singapore Management University identified 821 suspected manipulators earning ~$8.2 million through coordinated trading on Polymarket's BTC prediction markets.
Strategy CEO Dismisses Bitcoin Debt Concerns, Commits to BTC Accumulation
Strategy CEO reaffirms Bitcoin buying commitment, stating debt concerns only materialize if BTC drops below $10,000.
Hyperion Places 500K Staked HYPE Tokens on Skew for Institutional Derivatives
Hyperion will deposit 500,000 staked HYPE tokens on Skew to launch institutional perpetual futures products on Hyperliquid's HIP-3 markets, gaining equity stake and revenue share.
OnChain Detective ZachXBT Dismisses Hardware Wallets as Security Solution
Prominent blockchain analyst ZachXBT argues hardware wallets are obsolete, recommending a dedicated iPhone instead and criticizing Ledger's software reliability.
NYDIG: Bitcoin Correction Mirrors Four-Year Cycle Pattern, Eyes $38K-$39K Floor
NYDIG identifies Bitcoin's current correction as consistent with four-year cycle patterns, projecting potential lows of $38,000–$39,000 by year-end.
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Bitcoin Whale Awakens After 8+ Years, Moves $382.6M in BTC
Dormant Bitcoin whale moves 5,908 BTC ($382.6M) after 8+ years inactive, acquired in 2017 at ~$16,865 per coin.
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U. S. Treasury Blocks Iranian Crypto Wallets Amid Geopolitical Tensions
U. S. Treasury blocks Iranian crypto wallets as sanctions enforcement extends into digital asset infrastructure.
Bitcoin Could Reach $1.2M by 2028-2029 Under Speculative Model, X Users Propose
Bitcoin speculators project $1.2M target by 2028-2029 using Jesse Livermore's speculative analysis framework.
Pavel Durov to Grant Interview to Yuri Dud Following TON Developments
Pavel Durov to grant interview to Yuri Dud amid TON blockchain developments and regulatory environment shifts.
U. S.-Iran Tensions Escalate; Trump Targets Oil at $55 as Military Operations Expand
U. S. escalates Iran military operations with plans to potentially seize Kharg Island; Trump projects $55 oil prices if conflict resolves amid diplomatic deadlock.
US Government Moves $19.6M in Gotbit-Linked USDT to Coinbase Prime
U. S. government transfers $19.6M in Gotbit-linked USDT to Coinbase Prime as liquidation pattern continues.
Falcon Finance Signals RWA Market Entry; Token Surges 20%
Falcon Finance token jumped 20% ahead of the project's planned real-world asset market launch, with purchasing activity spiking across major exchanges.
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BlackRock CEO Fink Signals Bitcoin Optimism as Firm Adds $140M in BTC Holdings
BlackRock CEO Fink signals crypto optimism and adds $140M in Bitcoin as firm's AUM hits record $15.3T, citing deleveraged market stability.
Fed's Beige Book Signals Modest Growth Amid Consumer Strain and Supply Pressures
Fed's Beige Book shows modest economic growth tempered by consumer spending weakness, elevated input costs, and geopolitical risks.
Crypto Analyst Forecasts Bear Market Through Mid-2026, Bitcoin Targets $60K
Experienced crypto analyst predicts Bitcoin bear market through mid-2026 with potential decline to $60K from $95K levels.
Trump Calls Data Centers 'Liquid Gold,' Criticizes New York Policy on AI Infrastructure
Trump criticizes New York's data center moratorium as economically ruinous, calling the infrastructure 'liquid gold' and warning the state is ceding AI dominance to rival states and China.
Bitcoin Consolidation Deepens as Sellers Cool, Long Positions Accumulate
Glassnode data shows BTC transitioning into consolidation phase with reduced selling pressure, accumulating futures positions, and declining ETF outflows, though spot buying has yet to follow.
Summer.fi Shuts Down Following Protocol Attack, Frontend Access Ends August 31
Summer.fi ceases operations following protocol attack; frontend access ends August 31 as platform initiates orderly shutdown.
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Ondo Finance Joins DTCC Tokenization Initiative With BlackRock, JPMorgan
Ondo Finance joins DTCC's tokenization initiative with major Wall Street institutions, issuing first tokenized equity representations on the clearing house platform.
U. S. Government Transfers 3,941 Bitcoin to Coinbase Prime in Custody Move
U. S. Government moves 3,941 Bitcoin worth $244 million to Coinbase Prime custody as part of broader digital asset consolidation strategy.
BlackRock CFO Envisions Digital Wallets for Seamless Crypto-to-Stocks Asset Allocation
BlackRock's chief financial officer outlined the firm's vision for digital wallets enabling investors to efficiently allocate capital across cryptocurrencies, stablecoins, and traditional equities and bonds.
Leading Blockchain Networks Face 13.1% Drop in Real Economic Value
Top blockchain networks saw real economic value decline 13.1% in June versus May, signaling weakened ecosystem activity.
Fed's Kevin Warsh Warns on Inflation Data, Sees AI Driving Long-Term Deflation
Federal Reserve official Kevin Warsh argues recent inflation figures understate risks, while positioning AI investments as job creators with disinflationary productivity gains long-term.
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Arbitrum DEX Ostium Suffers $18 Million Exploit, Blockaid Reports
Ostium DEX on Arbitrum suffers $18 million exploit detected by Blockaid security platform.
OSTIUM Suffers $18 Million Loss in Security Breach
Decentralized platform OSTIUM experienced a significant security exploit resulting in approximately $18 million in losses.
US Government Transfers $250K in FTX-Linked Shiba Inu to Unknown Address
The US government moved $250,000 worth of SHIB tokens connected to the FTX collapse to an undisclosed wallet, likely for creditor claim settlements.
Fed Chair Warsh: AI Investment Creating Jobs, But Inflation Data Incomplete
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh signals cautious optimism on AI-driven employment while questioning current inflation metrics' accuracy.
Whale Trader 0x069A Faces Liquidation Risk on $49M Bitcoin Short
Whale trader 0x069A risks liquidation on $49M Bitcoin short with 40x leverage, facing $4M unrealized losses.
FLock Token Surges 18% on World Economic Forum AI Recognition
FLock's token gained 18% following World Economic Forum recognition for its AI applications in UK's National Health Service, with open interest rising sharply ahead of mainstream media coverage.
FLock.io Token Rallies on NHS Partnership Recognition at World Economic Forum
FLock.io gained recognition at the World Economic Forum's MINDS program for deploying AI technology across two NHS hospitals in the UK.
FLock AI Protocol Recognized by World Economic Forum for NHS Healthcare Applications
FLock recognized by World Economic Forum for AI implementation in UK National Health Service.
Uniswap Proposes Fee-Burning Mechanism for Robinhood Chain
Uniswap proposes burning protocol fees on Robinhood Chain to create deflationary pressure on UNI tokens through governance voting.
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DTCC Partners With JPMorgan, BlackRock, Goldman Sachs on Securities Tokenization
DTCC partners with JPMorgan, BlackRock, and Goldman Sachs to tokenize U. S. equities and Treasuries on blockchain.
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US Producer Inflation Cools Sharply; June PPI Drops to 5.5% YoY
US producer price inflation fell unexpectedly in June, with headline PPI sliding to 5.5% year-over-year from 6.5%, signaling potential relief for cryptocurrency markets sensitive to Fed policy shifts.
Bitcoin and Ethereum Spot ETFs See Renewed Inflows Totaling $239M
Spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs attracted $181M and $58M in fresh capital respectively, signaling renewed institutional demand after recent market volatility.
DePIN Market Capitalization Plummets 83% From All-Time High
The decentralized physical infrastructure sector has lost $X billion in value from its peak, signaling sustained pressure on hardware-focused blockchain projects.