📰 Bitwise CEO says Bitcoin wants higher after Strategy BTC sale 🗓️ Jul 07 2026 06:51 UTC - Olivia Stephanie Bitcoin rebounded after Strategy sold 3,588 BTC for dividends, while Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley said the asset “wants to be higher.” ➤ Strategy sold 3,588 BTC to fund dividend payments, holding 843,775 BTC and $2.55 billion in reserves. ➤ Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley expressed a bullish sentiment, stating 'Bitcoin wants to be higher,' despite the sale causing a brief pullback. ➤ Bitcoin's recovery indicates resilience to corporate treasury sales, but its price remains influenced by ETF flows, macro data, and interest rate expectations. #bitcoin #strategy #btcsale #dividends #corporatetreasury #hunterhorsley #bitwise #etfflows #macrodata #liquidity 🔗 Read more at:

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Bitwise CEO says Bitcoin wants higher after Strategy BTC sale

Bitcoin rebounded after Strategy sold 3,588 BTC for dividends, while Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley said the asset “wants to be higher.”

📰 Tether to bring USDT back to Bitcoin with native RGB launch 🗓️ Jul 07 2026 07:54 UTC - Rony Roy Tether is preparing to launch native USDT on Bitcoin through the RGB protocol, bringing the stablecoin back to its original blockchain with Lightning support. ➤ Tether is launching native USDT on Bitcoin using the RGB protocol, bringing the stablecoin back to its original blockchain with enhanced privacy and lower transaction costs. ➤ The RGB protocol leverages Bitcoin's UTXO model and the Lightning Network for instant, off-chain payments with native Bitcoin addresses, reducing friction and traces on the public blockchain. ➤ This move aims to compete in the stablecoin market dominated by Tron and establish Bitcoin as a settlement layer for digital assets, with support expected from wallets and exchanges soon. #tether #usdt #bitcoin #rgbprotocol #lightningnetwork #utxo #stablecoin #nativeasset #clientsidevalidation #privacy 🔗 Read more at:

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Tether to bring USDT back to Bitcoin with native RGB launch

Tether is preparing to launch native USDT on Bitcoin through the RGB protocol, bringing the stablecoin back to its original blockchain with Lightni...

📰 Polymarket hit with New York lawsuit over Strategy Bitcoin market 🗓️ Jul 07 2026 07:45 UTC Polymarket has been sued in New York after two users alleged the prediction platform wrongly denied payouts on a Strategy Bitcoin market despite the company disclosing a Bitcoin sale in an SEC filing. According to a complaint filed in the… ➤ Polymarket is facing a lawsuit in New York over allegations of wrongly denying payouts on a Strategy Bitcoin market. ➤ Plaintiffs claim Polymarket altered market resolution criteria after the outcome, despite an SEC filing disclosing a Bitcoin sale. ➤ The lawsuit highlights concerns about transparency and adherence to rules in prediction markets, amidst ongoing regulatory scrutiny. #polymarket #lawsuit #strategybitcoinmarket #payouts #secfiling #bitcoinsale #breachofcontract #deceptivebusinesspractices #umaoptimisticoracle #cftcinvestigation 🔗 Read more at:

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Polymarket hit with New York lawsuit over Strategy Bitcoin market

Polymarket has been sued in New York after two users alleged the prediction platform wrongly denied payouts on a Strategy Bitcoin market despite th...

📰 SBI CEO Knows What Will Happen With XRP If CLARITY Act Passes 🗓️ Jul 06 2026 20:15 UTC Crypto pundit JackTheRippler (@RippleXrpie) claimed the CLARITY Act is “now ready to get passed” and declared the U.S. is about to become the crypto capital of the world. What made this post even more intriguing is his revelation that SBI Holdings CEO Yoshitaka Kitao reposted it.... ➤ SBI Holdings CEO Yoshitaka Kitao's repost of a post claiming the CLARITY Act is ready to pass signals strong confidence in XRP's future. ➤ The CLARITY Act aims to codify XRP's status as a digital commodity, removing regulatory uncertainty. ➤ SBI Holdings has a long-standing partnership with Ripple and has been actively involved in distributing XRP-related products and services. #xrp #clarityact #sbiholdings #yoshitakakitao #ripple #digitalcommodity #regulatoryclarity #tokenizedbond #crossbordertransfers 🔗 Read more at:

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SBI CEO Knows What Will Happen With XRP If CLARITY Act Passes

Crypto pundit JackTheRippler (@RippleXrpie) claimed the CLARITY Act is “now ready to get passed” and declared the U.S. is about to become the c...

📰 Kayan Project and Veea Solutions Announce Planned August 3 Listing of $KYN Token on Panoptes PBC Marketplace 🗓️ Jul 07 2026 03:33 UTC - None Kayan Project and Veea plan to list $KYN token on Panoptes PBC marketplace, enhancing natural capita ➤ Kayan Project and Veea Solutions are set to list the $KYN token on the Panoptes PBC marketplace, a regulated ATS, on August 3, 2026, to tokenize natural capital. ➤ The initiative aims to create a financial engine for environmental transformation, using AI to support communities protecting vast rainforest ecosystems in Indonesia. ➤ The Panoptes marketplace, powered by Synova Global, will facilitate trading of tokenized environmental outputs like carbon and biodiversity credits, with a focus on transparency and institutional-scale operations. #kayanproject #veeasolutions #kyntoken #panoptespbcmarketplace #naturalcapital #tokenization #ai #conservation #indonesia #synovaglobal 🔗 Read more at:

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Kayan Project and Veea Solutions Announce Planned August 3 Listing of $KYN Token on Panoptes PBC Marketplace

Kayan Project and Veea plan to list $KYN token on Panoptes PBC marketplace, enhancing natural capita

📰 M1X Global Raises $5.5M Seed 🗓️ Jul 07 2026 04:00 UTC - Ben Murray M1X Global raises $5.5M in a seed round led by Paradigm to accelerate institutional adoption of its tokenized sovereign debt platform. ➤ M1X Global has secured $5.5 million in seed funding, led by Paradigm, to advance its tokenized sovereign debt platform. ➤ The company's primary product, USDM1, is a USD-backed sovereign debt instrument collateralized by short-term US Treasuries and issued in partnership with the Republic of the Marshall Islands. ➤ The funds will be used to accelerate institutional adoption and scale operations for their blockchain-based financial asset platform. #m1xglobal #paradigm #tokenizedsovereigndebt #usdm1 #republicofthemarshallislands #seedfunding #institutionaladoption #ustreasuries #fintech 🔗 Read more at:

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M1X Global Raises $5.5M Seed

M1X Global raises $5.5M in a seed round led by Paradigm to accelerate institutional adoption of its tokenized sovereign debt platform.

📰 Buterin Unveils Ethereum's Biggest Rebuild Since the Merge | ethereum.miami 🗓️ Jul 07 2026 00:36 UTC - Ethereum Miami Vitalik Buterin published a revised Ethereum roadmap calling for the protocol's most comprehensive overhaul since the Merge. The plan would replace nearly... ➤ Vitalik Buterin has proposed a significant overhaul of the Ethereum roadmap, prioritizing quantum resistance and user privacy. ➤ Stablecoin transaction volume reached a record $1.79 trillion in June, highlighting their growing role in payments and institutional trading. ➤ The article also touches on DeFi exploits, regulatory developments in Europe and South Korea, Bitcoin's risk-reward profile, and the implications of Ethereum's rebuild for Miami's RWA sector. #ethereum #vitalikbuterin #roadmap #merge #quantumresistance #privacy #stablecoins #tether #circle #defi 🔗 Read more at:

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Buterin Unveils Ethereum's Biggest Rebuild Since the Merge | ethereum.miami

Vitalik Buterin published a revised Ethereum roadmap calling for the protocol's most comprehensive overhaul since the Merge. The plan would replace...

📰 How Wall Street’s View on Tokenization Is Changing — What It Means 🗓️ Jul 07 2026 02:59 UTC - Ayanfe Fakunle Tokenization is evolving on Wall Street as it moves beyond back-office experiments. Here's why this shift matters for the financial landscape. ➤ Wall Street's view on tokenization is shifting from back-office experiments to a transformative force, indicating broader acceptance and potential adoption. ➤ While overall crypto trading volumes are subdued, interest in tokenization and real-world assets is rising, with platforms like Tether showing increased transaction volumes. ➤ Traders should monitor institutional adoption and regulatory responses in tokenization, as increased activity could signal a significant shift in market sentiment and opportunities. #tokenization #wallstreet #financiallandscape #assetmanagement #blockchaintechnology #tether #institutionaladoption #marketdynamics #liquidity #democratizeaccess 🔗 Read more at:

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How Wall Street’s View on Tokenization Is Changing — What It Means

Tokenization is evolving on Wall Street as it moves beyond back-office experiments. Here's why this shift matters for the financial landscape.

📰 ISDA and GFC on tokenized MMFs for collateral mobility 🗓️ Jul 06 2026 19:08 UTC - Finadium Editorial Team Global Digital Finance (GDF) and the International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) teamed up for a report on US tokenized money market funds (TMMFs) for collateral mobility. The report examines whether TMMFs are ready to support institutional collateral use cases in US markets and provides a comprehensive assessment of the legal, regulatory and operational considerations... ➤ ISDA and GDF have released a report assessing the readiness of US tokenized money market funds (TMMFs) for institutional collateral use cases. ➤ The report delves into legal, regulatory, and operational aspects, including settlement finality, insolvency, and interoperability, with recommendations for broader adoption. ➤ Key areas for TMMFs include ownership records, collateral mobility, automated management, and transparency, with a call for legal clarity and interoperable infrastructure. #tokenizedmoneymarketfunds #collateralmobility #isda #gdf #usmarkets #legal #regulatory #operationalconsiderations #repo #securitieslending 🔗 Read more at:

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ISDA and GFC on tokenized MMFs for collateral mobility

Global Digital Finance (GDF) and the International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) teamed up for a report on US tokenized money market fun...

📰 Circle’s USDC drives record stablecoin transaction volume in June 2026 🗓️ Jul 06 2026 23:38 UTC - Editorial Team ➤ Stablecoin transaction volume reached a record $1.79 trillion in June 2026, with Circle's USDC dominating activity at 67% ($1.21 trillion). ➤ USDC's growth is attributed to regulatory clarity in the US, positioning it as the preferred choice for enterprise settlement and payments. ➤ The increasing volume and utility of USDC are seen as key indicators for the broader digital asset ecosystem and potential future investment in Circle. #usdc #stablecoin #transactionvolume #circle #june2026 #tether #usdt #payments #settlement #institutional 🔗 Read more at:

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Circle’s USDC drives record stablecoin transaction volume in June 2026

Stablecoin transaction volume reached a record $1.79 trillion in June 2026, with Circle's USDC dominating activity at 67% ($1.21 trillion).,USDC's ...

📰 UK FCA outlines agentic AI framework for retail finance and tokenized settlement 🗓️ Jul 06 2026 14:01 UTC ➤ The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has released a framework for regulating agentic AI in retail finance, anticipating increased demand for programmable payment infrastructure. ➤ The report highlights the need for systemic stablecoins and tokenized assets to support instant, programmable settlement required by autonomous AI agents. ➤ The FCA emphasizes governance and accountability risks, stating that human managers remain responsible for decisions made by autonomous AI systems. #fca #agenticai #retailfinance #tokenizedsettlement #stablecoins #programmablepayments #governance #accountability #uk #ailab 🔗 Read more at:

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UK FCA outlines agentic AI framework for retail finance and tokenized settlement

The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has released a framework for regulating agentic AI in retail finance, anticipating increased demand for ...

📰 Bitcoin Recovers Above $64K After Strategy’s $216M BTC Sale 🗓️ Jul 07 2026 05:54 UTC - Crypto Breaking News Bitcoin’s dip from just under $64,000 to around $62,000 Monday was not a slow grind lower—it was a fast unwind driven by derivatives positioning, then ➤ Bitcoin experienced a sharp decline below $64,000, triggered by derivatives positioning and amplified by a significant BTC sale by Strategy, as disclosed in an SEC filing. ➤ The sell-off was characterized by rapid leverage unwinding and liquidations, with a notable shift from net futures buying to selling following the disclosure. ➤ While Bitcoin has recovered, the market remains leveraged and fragile, with ongoing uncertainty surrounding Strategy's remaining sale capacity and upcoming macro-economic events like the Federal Reserve's minutes. #bitcoin #strategy #secfiling #derivatives #leverage #liquidations #corporatetreasury #spotmarket #federalreserve #marketvolatility 🔗 Read more at:

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Bitcoin Recovers Above $64K After Strategy’s $216M BTC Sale

Bitcoin’s dip from just under $64,000 to around $62,000 Monday was not a slow grind lower—it was a fast unwind driven by derivatives positionin...

📰 BNB Chain pushes self-custody as MiCA reshapes EU crypto access 🗓️ Jul 07 2026 07:45 UTC BNB Chain released a self-custody guide as MiCA changed EU exchange access, pushing users to weigh wallets, DeFi, and platform risk in 2026. ➤ BNB Chain has released a guide promoting self-custody for EU crypto users navigating new regulations under the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework. ➤ The guide emphasizes user responsibility for private keys, test transfers, and network fees, while highlighting access to DeFi services like stablecoins and tokenized RWAs. ➤ This initiative follows regulatory changes impacting exchanges like Binance and the delisting of USDT, prompting users to re-evaluate their crypto storage options. #bnbchain #mica #selfcustody #eucryptoaccess #centralizedexchange #wallets #defi #stablecoins #usdc #usdt 🔗 Read more at:

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BNB Chain pushes self-custody as MiCA reshapes EU crypto access

BNB Chain released a self-custody guide as MiCA changed EU exchange access, pushing users to weigh wallets, DeFi, and platform risk in 2026.

📰 Why Investors Stayed Calm After Strategy’s BTC Sale 🗓️ Jul 07 2026 07:11 UTC - Kosta Gushterov Strategy's first-ever Bitcoin sale drew a notably measured response from major institutions, with Grayscale and Bernstein framing... ➤ Strategy's first Bitcoin sale was met with a measured institutional response, with firms like Grayscale and Bernstein viewing it as a risk-reducing move rather than a bearish signal. ➤ Despite the sale, Bitcoin ETFs saw fresh inflows, and analysts like Bernstein maintained a positive year-end price target for Bitcoin. ➤ While JPMorgan expressed skepticism about the two-way risk introduced by Strategy's ability to both buy and sell Bitcoin, the overall institutional consensus leaned towards calm, supported by market action and ETF flows. #strategy #bitcoin #grayscale #bernstein #jpmorgan #etfs #sale #institutionalinvestors #riskreduction #marketstability 🔗 Read more at:

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Why Investors Stayed Calm After Strategy’s BTC Sale

Strategy's first-ever Bitcoin sale drew a notably measured response from major institutions, with Grayscale and Bernstein framing...

📰 Ripple executive says crypto is no fringe issue in Washington 🗓️ Jul 07 2026 06:37 UTC - Olivia Stephanie Alderoty says Washington cannot ignore 67M U.S. crypto holders as CLARITY Act debate faces polls, Senate pressure and lobbying fights. ➤ Ripple executive Stuart Alderoty argues that 67 million U.S. crypto holders constitute a significant voting bloc, making digital assets a mainstream issue in Washington. ➤ The CLARITY Act, aimed at establishing federal rules for crypto markets, faces debate in the Senate, with ongoing discussions on regulations, ethics, and oversight. ➤ Despite mixed public polling and concerns about crypto risks, the growing number and diversity of crypto owners are pushing for clearer regulatory guardrails. #ripple #stuartalderoty #cryptocurrencyholders #clarityact #washington #lobbying #votingbloc #senate #polling #digitalassets 🔗 Read more at:

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Ripple executive says crypto is no fringe issue in Washington

Alderoty says Washington cannot ignore 67M U.S. crypto holders as CLARITY Act debate faces polls, Senate pressure and lobbying fights.

📰 FCA Warns of Regulatory Overhaul as AI Agents Move Toward Tokenized Money 🗓️ Jul 06 2026 14:55 UTC The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published a wide-ranging blueprint for how retail financial services should be regulated as “agentic” AI pushes firms toward near-total automation. In its landmark report, “AI and the future of retail financial services”, FCA executive... ➤ The UK's FCA is proposing a regulatory overhaul for retail financial services, anticipating a shift towards AI-driven automation and 'agentic finance'. ➤ The report highlights the need for faster, programmable settlement infrastructure, suggesting stablecoins and tokenized assets as potential solutions, while emphasizing governance and accountability challenges. ➤ Key uncertainties remain regarding how the FCA will balance innovation with enforcement, particularly concerning AI agents executing transactions at speed and the role of tokenized settlement. #fca #aiagents #tokenizedmoney #regulatoryoverhaul #agenticfinance #settlementinfrastructure #programmablesettlement #stablecoins #tokenizedassets #governance 🔗 Read more at:

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FCA Warns of Regulatory Overhaul as AI Agents Move Toward Tokenized Money

The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published a wide-ranging blueprint for how retail financial services should be regulated as “agentic...

📰 Strategy Sells 3,588 Bitcoin to Fund STRC Dividends as MSTR Shares Slip 🗓️ Jul 06 2026 14:25 UTC Strategy sold 3,588 Bitcoin for about $216 million to fund STRC preferred dividend payments, while MSTR shares and Bitcoin both moved lower after the disclosure. ➤ Strategy has sold 3,588 Bitcoin, valued at approximately $216 million, to fund dividend payments for its STRC preferred securities. ➤ This transaction marks the largest Bitcoin sale by Strategy this year, reducing its holdings to 843,775 BTC, and occurred amidst a decline in MSTR shares and Bitcoin prices. ➤ The company reported an $8.32 billion loss on its Bitcoin holdings for the quarter ended June 30, highlighting the volatility associated with its treasury strategy. #bitcoin #strategy #mstr #strc #dividends #treasury #secfiling #preferredsecurities #digitalcreditsecurities 🔗 Read more at:

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Strategy Sells 3,588 Bitcoin to Fund STRC Dividends as MSTR Shares Slip

Strategy sold 3,588 Bitcoin for about $216 million to fund STRC preferred dividend payments, while MSTR shares and Bitcoin both moved lower after t...

📰 UN Agency Advances Stellar Network Payments Past Pilot Phase 🗓️ Jul 06 2026 19:05 UTC The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is moving from blockchain pilots to a wider rollout of blockchain-based payments after signing a new agreement with the Stellar Development Foundation. The initiative builds on 16 months of testing in multiple countries and aims to ... ➤ The UN Development Programme (UNDP) is expanding its use of blockchain-based payments, moving beyond pilot phases to a wider rollout in collaboration with the Stellar Development Foundation. ➤ This initiative aims to create a standardized, repeatable process for country offices to utilize blockchain payments across various development and humanitarian programs, citing successes in cost reduction and operational resilience. ➤ The move signifies a broader trend of public institutions exploring blockchain and stablecoins to improve cross-border transactions and financial inclusion in regions with limited traditional banking access. #stellarnetwork #undp #blockchainpayments #crossborder #remittances #stablecoins #humanitarianaid #emergingmarkets #pilotprojects #digitalfinancialservices 🔗 Read more at:

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UN Agency Advances Stellar Network Payments Past Pilot Phase

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is moving from blockchain pilots to a wider rollout of blockchain-based payments after signing a ne...

📰 Strategy sells 3,588 BTC for $216M to fund dividends, keeps $2.55B reserve 🗓️ Jul 06 2026 16:55 UTC MicroStrategy’s long-time Bitcoin proxy, Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy Incorporated), has again sold a portion of its holdings to fund corporate needs. In a Form 8-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Monday, the company said it sold 3,588 Bitcoin for a ... ➤ Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) sold 3,588 BTC for $216 million to fund dividends, reducing its total holdings to 843,775 BTC. ➤ The sales are part of a new capital framework designed to link Bitcoin liquidity to shareholder returns, specifically increasing the STRC preferred stock dividend rate to 12%. ➤ Analysts like Bernstein believe Strategy is unlikely to face forced Bitcoin selling due to sufficient cash reserves and a long-term optimistic outlook on Bitcoin. #microstrategy #bitcoin #dividends #secfiling #preferredstock #bernstein #treasury #reserve #strc #capitalframework 🔗 Read more at:

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Strategy sells 3,588 BTC for $216M to fund dividends, keeps $2.55B reserve

MicroStrategy’s long-time Bitcoin proxy, Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy Incorporated), has again sold a portion of its holdings to fund corpora...

📰 Ex-Tether CIO Pursues Stake Sale in Stablecoin Issuer, Bloomberg Says 🗓️ Jul 06 2026 23:15 UTC Richard Heathcote, the former chief investment officer of Tether, is reportedly looking to sell part of his stake in the stablecoin issuer, according to a Bloomberg report citing people familiar with the matter. Heathcote holds 1.26% of Tether, and the planned transaction would i... ➤ Former Tether CIO Richard Heathcote is reportedly looking to sell a portion of his stake in the stablecoin issuer, offering a rare glimpse into Tether's private ownership. ➤ The potential sale occurs amidst increased regulatory scrutiny in Europe, with Tether facing delistings due to non-compliance with the MiCA framework. ➤ The article also touches upon broader IPO discussions within the crypto industry, highlighting the challenges and delays faced by firms like Kraken and Bithumb. #tether #usdt #stablecoin #richardheathcote #stakesale #ownership #regulatorypressure #micaframework #ipo #crypto 🔗 Read more at:

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Ex-Tether CIO Pursues Stake Sale in Stablecoin Issuer, Bloomberg Says

Richard Heathcote, the former chief investment officer of Tether, is reportedly looking to sell part of his stake in the stablecoin issuer, accordi...