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🔔 Two Dormant Ethereum Genesis Wallets Reactivate After Nearly a Decade !
Two Ethereum wallets created at the blockchain’s 2015 launch have reawakened, moving a combined $2.9 million worth of ETH after nearly 10 years of inactivity. These “Genesis” wallets were funded on Ethereum’s mainnet debut and had remained untouched until now.
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https://whale-alert.io/transaction/ethereum/0x1f1b196350cfb0b1094b0e579da3da6cac3e87e3286f4eec77b711308a5c35c5
🔔 Metaplanet Acquires 2,205 BTC, Now Fifth-Largest Corporate Bitcoin Holder !
Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has added 2,205 BTC worth approximately $239 million, bringing its total holdings to 15,555 BTC. The company now ranks fifth among global public firms holding bitcoin and reported strong Q2 revenue growth tied to its bitcoin-centric strategy.
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https://x.com/Metaplanet_JP/status/1942086653465514114
🔔 $2,800 Bribe Enabled $148M Hack on Brazilian Financial Institutions !
A Brazilian IT worker accepted a $2,770 bribe to grant hackers access to systems that enabled the theft of nearly $148 million from central bank reserve accounts. Authorities have since recovered part of the stolen funds, while $30–40 million was reportedly laundered through crypto.
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https://www.theblock.co/post/361172/2800-bribe-led-to-148m-hack-of-brazilian-finance-firms-40m-laundered-via-crypto
🔔 Turkey Blocks PancakeSwap and 45 Other Crypto Sites in Regulatory Crackdown !
Turkey’s Capital Markets Board has blocked access to 46 crypto-related websites, including PancakeSwap, citing unauthorized service provision under its Capital Markets Law as the country strengthens its oversight of digital asset platforms.
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https://spk.gov.tr/data/6866ce978f95db0fc87f806f/2025-38.pdf
🔔 Bitcoin Whales Sell 500K BTC as Institutions Accumulate Nearly 1M Coins !
Bloomberg reports early Bitcoin whales have offloaded over 500,000 BTC in the past year, while institutional players—including ETFs and asset managers—have amassed around 900,000 BTC, now holding one-quarter of the total circulating supply.
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https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-07-03/the-great-bitcoin-power-shift-has-whales-dumping-500-000-coins
🔔 North Korean Hackers Target Crypto Firms With Advanced Mac Malware !
Researchers have uncovered a new Mac-targeted malware, “NimDoor,” used by North Korean hackers to steal crypto wallets and credentials, bypassing Apple’s memory protections and leveraging the rare Nim programming language for stealth and cross-platform compatibility.
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https://www.sentinelone.com/labs/macos-nimdoor-dprk-threat-actors-target-web3-and-crypto-platforms-with-nim-based-malware/
🔔 Aptos Labs and Yellow Card Partner for Zero-Fee Stablecoin Transfers in Africa !
Aptos Labs has teamed up with Yellow Card to enable instant, gas-sponsored stablecoin transfers across 20 African countries. The initiative aims to support over 54 million digital asset users in Sub-Saharan Africa with seamless, cost-free transactions.
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https://chainwire.org/2025/07/02/aptos-labs-and-yellow-card-partner-to-bring-instant-zero-fee-stablecoin-transfers-across-africa/
🔔 SEC Weighs Streamlined Approval Process for Crypto ETFs !
The U.S. SEC is reportedly considering a simplified approval framework for crypto ETFs that could bypass the traditional 19b-4 filing, allowing issuers to proceed after a 75-day review period. This shift may accelerate altcoin ETF listings, potentially fueling new capital inflows into the market.
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https://x.com/EleanorTerrett/status/1940066780367442267
🔔 American Bitcoin Raises $220M for Mining Expansion and Treasury Growth !
American Bitcoin, majority-owned by Hut 8 and co-founded by Trump’s sons, has raised $220 million to fund mining operations and grow its Bitcoin treasury. The raise includes $10 million in Bitcoin, and follows the firm’s plan to go public via merger with Gryphon Digital Mining.
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https://cointelegraph.com/news/trump-linked-american-bitcoin-raises-220m-for-bitcoin-mining-ops-and-treasury
🔔 Sen. Lummis Pushes Crypto Tax Fix in Senate Reconciliation Bill !
Crypto advocates are backing Sen. Cynthia Lummis’ amendment to include fair tax treatment for mining and staking in the Senate’s reconciliation bill. The proposal includes a $300 de minimis exemption and aims to align taxation with actual income realization.
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🔔 Singapore Mandates Licensing for Crypto Exchanges Serving Only Offshore Clients !
In a bid to curb money laundering and restore trust, Singapore now requires crypto exchanges serving solely foreign clients to obtain a license or cease operations after June 30. The MAS emphasized strict oversight amid past scandals involving firms like Terraform Labs and Three Arrows Capital.
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https://fortune.com/asia/2025/06/30/singapore-crypto-exchanges-offshore-clients-must-have-license/
🔔 South Korean Markets Surge as President Backs Won-Pegged Stablecoin Policies !
President Lee Jae-myung’s support for stablecoin initiatives has triggered sharp rallies in related stocks like Kakao Pay and LG CNS. With the Kospi up nearly 30% YTD, South Korea now leads Asia as the region’s top-performing market in H1 2025.
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https://www.ft.com/content/4b19bf90-4202-4fe7-8caf-d7db6deeb768
🔔 Stablecoins Gain Corporate and Political Traction Amid Surge in Adoption !
Stablecoins are entering the mainstream as banks, credit card firms, and tech giants launch their own tokens to reduce fees and enable instant settlement. The shift is supported by bipartisan legislation and Wall Street's embrace of blockchain-based payment infrastructure.
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https://www.cnbc.com/2025/06/27/stablecoins-go-mainstream-as-banks-and-credit-card-firms-launch-tokens.html
🔔 Across Protocol Faces Governance Manipulation Allegations Over $23M Transfer !
Founders of Across Protocol are accused of misusing DAO governance to transfer $23 million in tokens to affiliated entity Risk Labs. Risk Labs denies the claims, asserting compliance with fiduciary obligations and nonprofit status.
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https://x.com/hal2001/status/1938479750185730231
🔔 Judge Rejects Ripple-SEC Bid to Cut Fine, Lift Injunction !
A U.S. judge denied a joint request by Ripple and the SEC to dissolve a prior injunction and reduce Ripple’s $125M penalty to $75M, stating no exceptional circumstances were shown. Judge Torres ruled that past violations still stand and can't be undone without strong justification.
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https://www.theblock.co/post/359832/none-of-this-has-changed-new-york-judge-denies-request-from-sec-and-ripple-to-lift-injunction
🔔 Bitcoin Developer Jon Atack Briefly Detained in El Salvador Over Property Dispute !
Bitcoin Core developer Jon Atack was briefly arrested in El Salvador following a neighbor's accusation under the country's violence against women law. The incident, reportedly unrelated to his crypto work, ended swiftly with Atack’s release and return of his belongings.
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https://x.com/jonatack/status/1941568547148398675
🔔 US Secret Service Broadens Global Efforts to Combat Crypto Scams !
The US Secret Service is intensifying its international crackdown on crypto-related scams, focusing on fraudulent investment platforms that lure victims with false profits and romantic baiting. Recent outreach efforts include training sessions abroad to raise awareness and bolster local enforcement.
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https://news.bloomberglaw.com/white-collar-and-criminal-law/secret-service-in-us-expands-a-global-push-against-crypto-scams
🔔 OKX CEO Outlines Strict Compliance Measures for High-Risk Accounts !
OKX CEO Star said accounts flagged as high risk—such as users in banned regions using VPNs or with links to sanctioned entities—face bans, with a 600+ member compliance team handling reviews and enforcement.
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https://x.com/star_okx/status/1941334643548238309
🔔 BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF Becomes Top Revenue Generator in Record Time !
BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) has become the firm’s third-largest ETF by revenue, just $9B shy of the top spot, highlighting its rapid rise and dominance—now accounting for over half the U.S. Bitcoin ETF market.
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https://www.dlnews.com/articles/markets/insane-blackrock-bitcoin-etf-stat-shows-76bn-fund-success
🔔 Bitcoin Briefly Hits $110K, Triggers Over $280M in Short Liquidations !
Bitcoin surged past $110,000 following weaker U.S. payroll data, triggering $281 million in crypto short liquidations. The move coincided with strong spot ETF inflows and growing expectations of a Fed rate cut in July.
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https://www.coinglass.com/LiquidationData
🔔 Celsius Cleared to Pursue $4.3B Lawsuit Against Tether !
A U.S. bankruptcy judge has ruled that Celsius may proceed with its lawsuit against Tether over the liquidation of 40,000 BTC in 2022, rejecting Tether’s claim that it acted with permission and dismissing only one count from the suit.
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https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.nysb.325136/gov.uscourts.nysb.325136.52.0.pdf
🔔 Binance to Launch Trading and Futures for Impossible Cloud Network (ICNT) !
Binance will list Impossible Cloud Network (ICNT) on Binance Alpha and launch ICNTUSDT perpetual futures with up to 50x leverage on July 3. An exclusive airdrop event using Alpha Points will be available for eligible users during the launch window.
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https://www.binance.com/en/support/announcement/detail/baaa3a53a66840d087e845fb44872dc8
🔔 Upbit and Naver Pay Collaborate on KRW Stablecoin Amid CBDC Pause !
South Korea’s Upbit exchange and Naver Pay are teaming up to develop a won-based stablecoin, following the central bank’s pause on CBDC plans. The initiative could ease cross-border trading by reducing the “kimchi premium” through easier on-chain swaps with USDT or USDC.
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https://news.kbs.co.kr/news/pc/view/view.do?ncd=8292287
🔔 Polygon Labs Unveils Katana, a DeFi-Focused Ethereum Layer 2 Blockchain !
Polygon Labs and GSR have launched Katana, a new Ethereum-based blockchain aimed at addressing inefficiencies in DeFi through selective app support and yield optimization. The chain revives a previously rejected feature and introduces VaultBridge to route idle assets into low-risk lending pools.
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https://www.dlnews.com/articles/defi/polygon-labs-launches-katana-blockchain-with-focus-on-defi/
🔔 Strategy Adds 4,980 BTC, Total Holdings Now Over $42B Amid 19.7% YTD Yield !
Strategy has acquired 4,980 BTC for ~$531.9M at an average price of ~$106.8K, bringing its total holdings to 597,325 BTC valued at ~$42.4B. The firm reports a 19.7% BTC yield YTD as of June 29, 2025.
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https://x.com/saylor/status/1939655936118808917
🔔 Binance Alpha Introduces Fuel Network (FUEL) !
Binance Alpha has introduced Fuel Network (FUEL), a Layer 2 solution focused on high-speed execution within modular blockchain architecture. The FUEL token is already listed on platforms like Bybit and Bitget.
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https://x.com/binance/status/1939308053897138538
🔔 REX Shares Set to Launch First U.S. Staking Crypto ETF Tracking Solana !
REX Shares plans to debut the REX-Osprey SOL+Staking ETF, the first U.S. crypto ETF to incorporate on-chain staking, offering exposure to Solana's performance with added yield. The SEC has issued no further comments on the filing.
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https://twitter.com/rexshares/status/1938719417258647982
🔔 Trump-Linked DeFi Platform WLFI Partners with London Hedge Fund Re7 !
World Liberty Financial, a crypto platform tied to the Trump family, has partnered with hedge fund Re7 to launch a USD1 stablecoin vault across Euler Finance and Lista. The move aims to boost the stablecoin's presence on the BNB Chain amid rising institutional interest.
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https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-06-27/trump-s-world-liberty-gains-another-international-crypto-partner
🔔 CoreWeave Renews Bid to Acquire Core Scientific: WSJ !
CoreWeave has made another attempt to acquire Bitcoin miner Core Scientific (CORZ), per WSJ, after a rejected $1B offer in 2024. The latest bid’s terms are undisclosed, but a deal may close within weeks. CORZ shares surged 28% on the news.
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https://www.theblock.co/post/359893/coreweave-makes-another-bid-to-acquire-bitcoin-miner-core-scientific-wsj
🔔 US Crypto Law Shift May Impact Terraform Labs Founder Case !
A US judge said he’s “mindful of the GENIUS Act” during a hearing for Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon, suggesting that the new stablecoin legislation could affect his securities fraud charges. Kwon, extradited from Montenegro in 2023, faces nine felony counts in the US related to Terra’s 2022 collapse. The GENIUS Act passed the Senate on June 17, but must still clear the House and be signed into law.
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https://bsky.app/profile/innercitypress.bsky.social/post/3lsgua2rn3s26