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July 8, 2026

Crypto Today: Binance Outflows, Buterin Unveils New Ethereum Roadmap

Today in crypto: Binance records $1.23 billion in weekly net outflows, Vitalik Buterin lists three of Ethereum’s top focus areas under new r...

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July 8, 2026

Officials set to revise MiCA to cover non-EU stablecoin issuers: Report55m, Officials set to revise MiCA to cover non-EU stablecoin issuers: ReportEU officials reportedly plan to consider changes to the Markets in Crypto-Assets framework, dubbed by some as “MiCA 2.0,” in response to a US stablecoin law and rules on tokenized payments and deposits.

Officials set to revise MiCA to cover non-EU stablecoin issuers: Report55m, Officials set to revise MiCA to cover non-EU stablecoin issuers:...

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July 8, 2026

Adam Back’s Bitcoin treasury company seeks new terms with Cantor for SPAC merger39m

Adam Back’s Bitcoin treasury company seeks new terms with Cantor for SPAC merger39m

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July 8, 2026

Stablecoin-settled TradFi perpetual trading tops $1.1T: Binance Research47m

Stablecoin-settled TradFi perpetual trading tops $1.1T: Binance Research47m

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July 8, 2026

Bank of England governor denies Farage lobbying swayed CBDC policy: Report1h, Bank of England governor denies Farage lobbying swayed CBDC policy: ReportAndrew Bailey reportedly said Bank of England policy remained independent after a meeting with Nigel Farage that included discussions on cryptocurrency.

Bank of England governor denies Farage lobbying swayed CBDC policy: Report1h, Bank of England governor denies Farage lobbying swayed CBDC po...

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July 8, 2026

Bull Bitcoin asks French court to strike down DAC8 implementing decree27m

Bull Bitcoin asks French court to strike down DAC8 implementing decree27m

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July 8, 2026

India crypto tax filings lag trading activity: Report

India crypto tax filings lag trading activity: Report

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July 8, 2026

Kazakhstan president signs decree to accelerate crypto adoptionKazakhstan targets gas-powered electricity for mining, income tax exemptions for regulated crypto transactions and cross-border stablecoin payments in a new decree signed by the president.

Kazakhstan president signs decree to accelerate crypto adoptionKazakhstan targets gas-powered electricity for mining, income tax exemptions...

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July 8, 2026

Bitcoin’s Recovery Must Come From Fundamentals: Lyn Alden

Lyn Alden said Bitcoin must prove its value through its fundamentals as corporate adoption slows and Strategy navigates pressure on its trea...

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July 8, 2026

Mobile app Toss and blockchain Optimism to conduct Korean won stablecoin POC : report26m, Mobile app Toss and blockchain Optimism to conduct Korean won stablecoin POC : reportToss has reportedly partnered with Optimism and Sunnyside Labs for a proof of concept on the feasibility of a Korean won-based stablecoin for payments.

Mobile app Toss and blockchain Optimism to conduct Korean won stablecoin POC : report26m, Mobile app Toss and blockchain Optimism to conduct...

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July 8, 2026

ESMA turns spotlight on crypto custody risks after MiCA transition24m, ESMA turns spotlight on crypto custody risks after MiCA transitionThe EU securities regulator will assess custody providers’ key management, incident response and reliance on third-party technology providers.

ESMA turns spotlight on crypto custody risks after MiCA transition24m, ESMA turns spotlight on crypto custody risks after MiCA transitionThe...

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July 8, 2026

Kalshi Appeals Court Loss in Sports Prediction Market Fight

Kalshi appealed after a New York federal judge refused to block state gambling officials from enforcing local laws against its sports event...

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July 8, 2026

Berachain hard fork to replace dual-token model with WBERA rewards52m, Berachain hard fork to replace dual-token model with WBERA rewardsBerachain launched the first stage of its PoL Next upgrade, which will phase out the BGT token and shift the network's reward system to WBERA.

Berachain hard fork to replace dual-token model with WBERA rewards52m, Berachain hard fork to replace dual-token model with WBERA rewardsBer...

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July 8, 2026

Base to activate B20 standard for stablecoins, RWAs and other tokens27m, Base to activate B20 standard for stablecoins, RWAs and other tokensBase is scheduled to activate its B20 token standard on Wednesday at 6 pm UTC, allowing developers to begin creating native tokens on the network.

Base to activate B20 standard for stablecoins, RWAs and other tokens27m, Base to activate B20 standard for stablecoins, RWAs and other token...

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July 8, 2026

EU to again vote to extend ‘chat control’ rules29m, EU to again vote to extend ‘chat control’ rulesSo-called “chat control” rules could be revived in the EU, with lawmakers again set to vote on the legislation Thursday.

EU to again vote to extend ‘chat control’ rules29m, EU to again vote to extend ‘chat control’ rulesSo-called “chat control” rules could be r...

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July 8, 2026

StarkWare CEO suggests 4% annual Bitcoin inflation to replace 21M capStarkWare CEO Eli Ben-Sasson argued that Bitcoin private keys get lost over time, meaning the amount of usable Bitcoin will diminish. Many disagree.

StarkWare CEO suggests 4% annual Bitcoin inflation to replace 21M capStarkWare CEO Eli Ben-Sasson argued that Bitcoin private keys get lost...

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July 8, 2026

Swyftx eyes crypto payments after securing Australian license

Swyftx eyes crypto payments after securing Australian license

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July 8, 2026

Secret Network cites AI exploit risks in proposed Arbitrum move“The security risk is the part we take most seriously,” the team said, citing old code and AI exploit risks.

Secret Network cites AI exploit risks in proposed Arbitrum move“The security risk is the part we take most seriously,” the team said, citing...

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July 8, 2026

CFTC charges commodity, crypto pool operator with $14M fraud

CFTC charges commodity, crypto pool operator with $14M fraud

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July 8, 2026

Strike Launches Volatility-Proof Bitcoin-Backed Loans

Strike has rolled out "volatility-proof" Bitcoin loans, letting customers borrow without risk of margin calls and forced liquidations, provi...

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July 7, 2026

SEC crypto rule changes are high on its 2026 agenda31m, SEC crypto rule changes are high on its 2026 agendaThe financial regulator’s agenda included proposed rule changes related to crypto broker-dealers, digital assets on national securities exchanges and potential safe harbors.

SEC crypto rule changes are high on its 2026 agenda31m, SEC crypto rule changes are high on its 2026 agendaThe financial regulator’s agenda...

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July 7, 2026

Vanguard seeks digital assets chief after years of crypto skepticism11m

Vanguard seeks digital assets chief after years of crypto skepticism11m

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July 7, 2026

New Hampshire lawmakers to hold hearing on $100M Bitcoin bonds23m, New Hampshire lawmakers to hold hearing on $100M Bitcoin bondsThe proposed bonds to be backed by cryptocurrency still need approval from New Hampshire Governor Kelly Ayotte and the state’s five-member executive council.

New Hampshire lawmakers to hold hearing on $100M Bitcoin bonds23m, New Hampshire lawmakers to hold hearing on $100M Bitcoin bondsThe propose...

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July 7, 2026

Kraken Seeks Delaware Judgment After $22M Arbitration Win

Kraken's parent company says it won a $22 million arbitration award against Mazars, tying the dispute to Operation Chokepoint 2.0.

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July 7, 2026

Dune: USDT Leads Payments, USDC Dominates DeFi

Dune data shows USDT dominates onchain payments while USDC powers DeFi, highlighting how stablecoins are evolving into chain-specific financ...

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July 7, 2026

Tether invests in Mercado Bitcoin as blockchain finance expands in Latin America27m

Tether invests in Mercado Bitcoin as blockchain finance expands in Latin America27m

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July 7, 2026

Nigel Farage to resign from UK Parliament amid crypto “gift” scandal, will stand in by-election43m, Nigel Farage to resign from UK Parliament amid crypto “gift” scandal, will stand in by-electionThe Reform party leader and Brexit champion confirmed that he was the subject of probes by UK authorities following reports of what he called “gifts” from figures tied to cry pto ventures.

Nigel Farage to resign from UK Parliament amid crypto “gift” scandal, will stand in by-election43m, Nigel Farage to resign from UK Parliamen...

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July 7, 2026

Institutional Crypto Exchange EDX Lands $76M From SBI Holdings

Institutional crypto exchange EDX has raised $76 million in a Series C round led by SBI Holdings, adding to continued investment in crypto m...

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July 7, 2026

Bitcoin nears cycle bottom as over half of supply is held at a loss, says K33

Bitcoin nears cycle bottom as over half of supply is held at a loss, says K33

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July 7, 2026

EU lawmakers adopt digital assets policy stance after MiCA transition ends 33m, EU lawmakers adopt digital assets policy stance after MiCA transition ends The European Parliament adopted a digital assets report calling for further assessment of DeFi, staking, crypto lending and NFTs after MiCA’s transition period ended.

EU lawmakers adopt digital assets policy stance after MiCA transition ends 33m, EU lawmakers adopt digital assets policy stance after MiCA t...

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July 7, 2026

Coinbase gets UK license to expand into derivatives, equities17m, Coinbase gets UK license to expand into derivatives, equitiesCoinbase said its UK investment services authorization will allow institutional and advanced traders to access derivatives, while retail users will be able to trade equities.

Coinbase gets UK license to expand into derivatives, equities17m, Coinbase gets UK license to expand into derivatives, equitiesCoinbase said...

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July 7, 2026

Ctrl Wallet to shut weeks after security exploit25m

Ctrl Wallet to shut weeks after security exploit25m

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July 7, 2026

Vitalik Buterin confirms AI identified his anonymous Ethereum proposal contribution44m

Vitalik Buterin confirms AI identified his anonymous Ethereum proposal contribution44m

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July 7, 2026

Digital Chamber Backs Dismissal of NY Lawsuit on 39,069 Dormant Bitcoin Wallets

The blockchain-focused trade association filed an amicus brief urging the court to dismiss the case, arguing that a ruling in favor of the p...

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July 7, 2026

MiCA-compliant euro stablecoins grew 128% before MiCA transition ended, says Decta1h, MiCA-compliant euro stablecoins grew 128% before MiCA transition ended, says DectaDecta's report said the market cap of eight MiCA-compliant euro stablecoins rose to $673.9 million in the year before Europe’s CASP transition period ended.

MiCA-compliant euro stablecoins grew 128% before MiCA transition ended, says Decta1h, MiCA-compliant euro stablecoins grew 128% before MiCA...

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July 7, 2026

Trader loses $2M in ‘same-block backrun extraction’ exploit9m, Trader loses $2M in ‘same-block backrun extraction’ exploitOne crypto trader noted the $2 million loss could have been prevented had the victim read the transaction route before signing the transaction.

Trader loses $2M in ‘same-block backrun extraction’ exploit9m, Trader loses $2M in ‘same-block backrun extraction’ exploitOne crypto trader...

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July 7, 2026

YGG Cuts Game Publishing Arm, Lays Off 35 Staff

Yield Guild Games has shut down its crypto game publishing arm and laid off 35 employees due to the crypto downturn and a “similarly brutal”...

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July 7, 2026

Grayscale Says Strategy Bitcoin Sale May Stabilize BTC

Strategy sold Bitcoin to cover dividend payments, with Grayscale saying the move could support a durable Bitcoin price bottom.

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July 7, 2026

Trump Says He Embraced Crypto ‘For Politics’

Donald Trump says he embraced crypto for political reasons and distanced himself from his family’s crypto interests that earned him $1.4 bil...

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July 7, 2026

L1s face decentralization 'tug-of-war' as adoption grows: Injective CEO44m, L1s face decentralization 'tug-of-war' as adoption grows: Injective CEOBlockchains will face increasing pressure to compromise on decentralization to meet user demand for speed and scalability, Injective CEO Eric Chen said.

L1s face decentralization 'tug-of-war' as adoption grows: Injective CEO44m, L1s face decentralization 'tug-of-war' as adoption grows: Inject...

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July 7, 2026

US Bitcoin reserve hits snag as federal agencies debate for control: Bloomberg54m, US Bitcoin reserve hits snag as federal agencies debate for control: BloombergThe report follows comments from White House crypto adviser Patrick Witt in May, who said the administration was examining the legal implications of creating a Bitcoin reserve.

US Bitcoin reserve hits snag as federal agencies debate for control: Bloomberg54m, US Bitcoin reserve hits snag as federal agencies debate f...