https://www.thechainpost.com/news/july-18-deadline-forces-stablecoin-industry-consolidation-as-mid-market-issuers--7c0239 TheChainPost en 2026-07-04T14:25:38.767Z July 18 deadline forces stablecoin industry consolidation as mid-market issuers face compliance math they cannot solve stablecoins, defi, macro, regulation https://d.techtimes.com/en/full/468027/cryptocurrency-mining.jpg Calendar page showing July 18, 2026, with a declining chart and regulatory documents https://www.thechainpost.com/news/uks-crypto-authorization-plan-chases-global-reach-but-faces-compliance-delays-c8d3f9 TheChainPost en 2026-07-04T12:35:38.272Z UK's crypto authorization plan chases global reach but faces compliance delays regulation https://www.thechainpost.com/news/ethereums-validator-scale-and-protocol-neutrality-cited-as-institutional-draw-ov-102d68 TheChainPost en 2026-07-04T12:25:38.460Z Ethereum's validator scale and protocol neutrality cited as institutional draw over Solana layer-1 https://bitcoinworld.co.in/wp-content/uploads/sharplink-ceo-ethereum-decentralization-edge-over-solana.jpg Abstract visualization of distributed network nodes representing validator participation on Ethereum versus Solana blockchains https://www.thechainpost.com/news/bitcoin-hits-62k-as-whale-buying-clashes-with-etf-exodus-b0082b TheChainPost en 2026-07-04T08:25:38.160Z Bitcoin hits $62K as whale buying clashes with ETF exodus layer-1, etfs, macro https://invezz-wp-media.lon1.digitaloceanspaces.com/2026/04/Bitcoin-tokens.png Bitcoin price chart showing climb above $62,000 with ETF flow data overlay https://www.thechainpost.com/news/solana-vs-ethereum-speed-trade-offs-and-infrastructure-realities-b3a646 TheChainPost en 2026-07-04T08:20:39.095Z Solana vs. Ethereum: speed trade-offs and infrastructure realities layer-1 https://g.foolcdn.com/editorial/images/874391/cryptocurrency-tracking-on-phone-1201x759-9087985.jpg Stylized comparison of transaction flows on two different blockchain architectures, showing single-threaded vs. multi-client validation paths https://www.thechainpost.com/news/why-blockchain-speed-tests-dont-match-reality-87ae7e TheChainPost en 2026-07-04T06:20:38.232Z why blockchain speed tests don't match reality https://image.blockchain.news/features/FCAF30107F93017A469BDB76DCCE7D957DFC034943E2204CF5967AAF05B60663.jpg Abstract representation of a blockchain network with interconnected nodes and a chart showing theoretical versus actual transaction throughput metrics https://www.thechainpost.com/news/solana-trails-xrp-by-21-billion-but-regulatory-winds-matter-more-than-market-cap-0c98df TheChainPost en 2026-07-04T06:20:38.232Z Solana trails XRP by $21 billion, but regulatory winds matter more than market cap layer-1, defi, regulation https://image.coinpedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/26180439/Could-Solana-Rally-to-700-and-Flip-XRP-as-Third-Largest-Crypto-in-2025.webp Market capitalization comparison of Solana and XRP tokens as of current trading data https://www.thechainpost.com/news/btse-wins-ojk-license-launches-indonesia-exchange-arm-9a1e2a TheChainPost en 2026-07-04T02:25:38.262Z BTSE wins OJK license, launches Indonesia exchange arm stablecoins, security, regulation https://hackernoon.imgix.net/images/jEm0Gsq7mQUHLJ0ZGe4cAf9jPvU2-xo83g9q.jpeg BTSE Group logo and Jakarta skyline, representing the launch of BTSE Indonesia regulated exchange https://www.thechainpost.com/news/bitcoin-betting-bonuses-arent-what-they-seem-ffd6cc TheChainPost en 2026-07-04T00:20:38.621Z Bitcoin betting bonuses aren't what they seem layer-1 https://authorpaper.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Author-paper.jpg Stack of Bitcoin coins next to sports betting slip, representing the gap between promotional offers and actual payout conditions https://www.thechainpost.com/news/solanas-memecoin-and-prediction-market-surge-masks-deeper-questions-about-sustai-bfd368 TheChainPost en 2026-07-03T22:05:38.457Z Solana's memecoin and prediction market surge masks deeper questions about sustained growth layer-1 https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/hi-pension-funds-are-opening-up-to-investing-into-crypto-solana.jpg Solana blockchain network visualization with activity charts https://www.thechainpost.com/news/ethereums-infrastructure-neutrality-is-a-engineering-choice-not-inevitability-407953 TheChainPost en 2026-07-03T20:25:38.388Z Ethereum's infrastructure neutrality is a engineering choice, not inevitability layer-1, nfts https://media.assettype.com/analyticsinsight/2026-07-03/6x5w7ndc/Why-Neutral-Blockchain-Infrastructure-Makes-Ethereum-Stand-Out.jpg Diagram showing Ethereum base layer connected to multiple Layer 2 scaling solutions and application categories (DeFi, NFTs, AI) with equal routing paths https://www.thechainpost.com/news/russian-stablecoin-a7a5-claims-hidden-volume-as-analysts-report-sharp-decline-918a4b TheChainPost en 2026-07-03T19:45:38.370Z Russian stablecoin A7A5 claims hidden volume as analysts report sharp decline stablecoins, regulation https://www.thechainpost.com/news/open-usds-149-partners-dont-exist-report-says-26fa48 TheChainPost en 2026-07-03T18:25:38.394Z Open USD's 149 partners don't exist, report says stablecoins, etfs, regulation, exchanges https://protos-media.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/03170259/Protos-Artwork-OpenUSD-02.jpg Open USD stablecoin launch announcement and partnership logos displayed on screen https://www.thechainpost.com/news/trumps-crypto-promises-crumble-as-market-structure-bill-misses-july-4-deadline-897bb9 TheChainPost en 2026-07-03T18:05:38.237Z Trump's crypto promises crumble as market structure bill misses July 4 deadline stablecoins, layer-1, memecoins, defi, etfs, mining, regulation https://protos-media.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/03164331/Protos-Artwork-TrumpCryptoWH.jpg Capitol building with calendar showing July 4 deadline crossed out https://www.thechainpost.com/news/trump-discloses-14b-crypto-gains-as-digital-asset-bills-advance-in-congress-bbc41e TheChainPost en 2026-07-03T17:45:38.542Z Trump discloses $1.4B crypto gains as digital asset bills advance in Congress regulation https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/trump-is-doing-nah-1.jpg Editorial illustration for Trump discloses $1.4B crypto gains as digital asset bills advance in Congress in regulation coverage https://www.thechainpost.com/news/trump-reports-14b-crypto-windfall-while-claiming-ignorance-of-family-holdings-eec1e9 TheChainPost en 2026-07-03T16:20:38.134Z Trump reports $1.4B crypto windfall while claiming ignorance of family holdings regulation https://www.livemint.com/lm-img/img/2026/07/03/1600x900/logo/TRUMP-AUTO-REPAIRS-9_1782780556491_1782780564955_a3507941-78ba-45b4-b73b-b16369186866_1783048713041_a089df6a-3ac8-4db2-8a85-9e4408c0b855.jpg Financial disclosure documents or a representation of cryptocurrency asset holdings https://www.thechainpost.com/news/candyrush-and-rush-token-a-gaming-token-audit-checklist-0118b2 TheChainPost en 2026-07-03T16:20:38.134Z CandyRush and RUSH token: a gaming-token audit checklist layer-1 https://cdn.open-pr.com/L/7/L703609451_g.jpg Stylized gaming interface overlay with cryptocurrency token symbols and user wallet interface elements https://www.thechainpost.com/news/quantum-computers-pose-a-real-but-distant-threat-to-bitcoins-signature-scheme-5bc059 TheChainPost en 2026-07-03T16:15:38.154Z quantum computers pose a real but distant threat to bitcoin's signature scheme layer-1 https://img.decrypt.co/insecure/rs:fill:1024:512:1:0/plain/https://cdn.decrypt.co/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/bitcoin-what-is-gID_5-pID_5.png@png Illustration of quantum computing threat to Bitcoin cryptography, showing abstract circuit patterns and digital locks https://www.thechainpost.com/news/why-decentralized-futures-venues-are-fragmenting-and-what-grvt-is-trying-to-fix-992a72 TheChainPost en 2026-07-03T15:05:38.172Z why decentralized futures venues are fragmenting, and what grvt is trying to fix defi, web3 https://www.thechainpost.com/news/farage-reported-to-uk-standards-watchdog-over-crypto-lobbying-ties-17ee68 TheChainPost en 2026-07-03T13:35:38.625Z Farage reported to UK standards watchdog over crypto lobbying ties stablecoins, regulation https://img.decrypt.co/insecure/rs:fill:1024:512:1:0/plain/https://cdn.decrypt.co/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/nigel-farage-decrypt-style-gID_7.jpg@png Nigel Farage at a political event, cropped photo https://www.thechainpost.com/news/bitcoin-wallet-defendant-files-to-dismiss-new-yorks-229-billion-escheat-lawsuit-e1bb88 TheChainPost en 2026-07-03T11:55:38.271Z Bitcoin wallet defendant files to dismiss New York's $229 billion escheat lawsuit layer-1, regulation https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/hi-the-evolution-of-crypto-regulations-in-2024-what-it-means-for-2025.jpg Illustration of a Bitcoin symbol overlaid on a New York courthouse interior or legal document, symbolizing the clash between state property law and decentralized crypto assets. https://www.thechainpost.com/news/weakening-rate-odds-and-a-robinhood-tie-lift-cryptobut-watch-what-happens-next-6c6e3c TheChainPost en 2026-07-03T11:45:38.486Z Weakening rate odds and a Robinhood tie lift crypto—but watch what happens next defi, macro https://www.thechainpost.com/news/imf-warns-tokenized-finance-trades-speed-for-fragility-8007a3 TheChainPost en 2026-07-03T09:35:38.390Z IMF warns tokenized finance trades speed for fragility security https://www.thechainpost.com/news/uniswap-goes-live-on-robinhood-chain-with-tokenized-stock-trading-1cb89d TheChainPost en 2026-07-03T08:20:38.371Z Uniswap goes live on Robinhood Chain with tokenized stock trading defi https://image.blockchain.news/features/36A402A3BE66275A008D84DCF65E3009FFC99DBAA087D3186CABD06DC99B995D.jpg Uniswap interface showing tokenized stock trading pairs on Robinhood Chain https://www.thechainpost.com/news/trumps-1-billion-crypto-windfall-leaves-retail-investors-with-losses-and-no-reco-620d17 TheChainPost en 2026-07-03T08:20:38.371Z Trump's $1 billion crypto windfall leaves retail investors with losses and no recourse regulation https://www.thechainpost.com/news/binance-pulled-its-eu-license-application-but-says-its-still-complying-with-mica-5ea60d TheChainPost en 2026-07-03T06:55:38.742Z Binance pulled its EU license application, but says it's still complying with MiCA regulation, exchanges https://www.thechainpost.com/news/bitwise-executive-says-bitcoin-strategy-pitch-was-never-sound-after-strc-collaps-416635 TheChainPost en 2026-07-03T03:45:38.729Z Bitwise executive says Bitcoin strategy pitch was never sound after STRC collapse layer-1, etfs https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/hi-why-saylors-strategy-keeps-buying-bitcoin-the-long-term-bet-explained-4.jpg Bitcoin price chart with stablecoin yield comparison overlay, illustrating volatility versus promised returns https://www.thechainpost.com/news/coinbase-dominates-ai-recommendation-engines-while-collapsed-platforms-still-dra-e99b00 TheChainPost en 2026-07-03T02:25:38.490Z Coinbase dominates AI recommendation engines while collapsed platforms still draw warnings exchanges https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2874988/5W_Public_Relations_Logo.jpg?p=original abstract visualization of branded blocks or network nodes, some highlighted green, others marked red or greyed out, representing relative positioning in AI recommendation systems https://www.thechainpost.com/news/ondo-launches-first-sec-compliant-tokenized-us-stocks-but-not-for-american-inves-8642e7 TheChainPost en 2026-07-03T00:45:38.140Z Ondo launches first SEC-compliant tokenized U.S. stocks, but not for American investors yet layer-1, defi, etfs, regulation https://www.thechainpost.com/news/cari-network-joins-aba-partner-program-gaining-banking-sector-backing-for-tokeni-c3c7b9 TheChainPost en 2026-07-03T00:20:38.193Z Cari network joins ABA partner program, gaining banking-sector backing for tokenized deposits regulation https://www.thechainpost.com/news/ripple-co-founder-backs-derivatives-venture-led-by-gillibrands-son-during-crypto-266575 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T22:35:38.712Z Ripple co-founder backs derivatives venture led by Gillibrand's son during crypto bill talks regulation https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/bribe-money-corrupt-usa.jpg U.S. Capitol building in daylight; Senator Kirsten Gillibrand's name and crypto industry figure overlays representing policy influence and financial interest. https://www.thechainpost.com/news/bitcoin-bounces-to-61k-as-ousd-stablecoin-launches-7174b4 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T22:25:38.583Z Bitcoin bounces to $61k as OUSD stablecoin launches stablecoins, layer-1 https://cimg.co/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/02095522/1782986121-screenshot-2026-07-02-at-4-50-33pm.jpg Market data showing Bitcoin price recovery above $61,500 with Ethereum climbing alongside OUSD stablecoin launch announcement. https://www.thechainpost.com/news/jpmorgan-flags-microstrategys-bitcoin-sell-policy-as-self-inflicted-market-risk-d83f79 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T19:25:38.660Z JPMorgan flags MicroStrategy's bitcoin sell policy as self-inflicted market risk https://www.thechainpost.com/news/solana-prediction-market-world-flagged-for-phishing-after-brand-dispute-with-sam-7d881c TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T18:55:38.636Z Solana prediction market World flagged for phishing after brand dispute with Sam Altman's eyeball-scanning firm layer-1, security https://protos-media.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/02181112/Protos-Artwork-WorldPhishing.jpg Screenshot of Cloudflare phishing warning on World's landing page, alongside social media exchange between World and World Network https://www.thechainpost.com/news/securitize-trades-its-own-stock-onchain-on-nyse-debut-80bc7c TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T18:50:38.312Z Securitize trades its own stock onchain on NYSE debut https://cdn.sanity.io/images/6oftkxoa/production/cf3cd40d83895fcd3c69d9f595f5562a3c351644-2048x1152.png Securitize logo and NYSE trading screen showing SECZ ticker symbol https://www.thechainpost.com/news/standard-chartered-becomes-first-global-bank-with-direct-usdc-minting-rights-656388 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T18:45:38.709Z Standard Chartered becomes first global bank with direct USDC minting rights stablecoins, regulation https://img.decrypt.co/insecure/rs:fill:1024:512:1:0/plain/https://cdn.decrypt.co/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/USDC-decrypt-style-05-gID_7.png@png Standard Chartered headquarters building exterior https://www.thechainpost.com/news/bitget-adds-us-stock-options-to-its-multi-asset-platform-41b43d TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T18:45:38.709Z Bitget adds US stock options to its multi-asset platform layer-1, regulation https://www.thechainpost.com/news/ethereum-and-solana-upgrades-dominate-2026-protocol-agenda-but-delivery-risk-rem-2314bb TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T18:40:38.784Z Ethereum and Solana upgrades dominate 2026 protocol agenda, but delivery risk remains high layer-1 https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/crypto-upgrade.jpg Abstract visualization of blockchain network nodes and upgrade pathways https://www.thechainpost.com/news/bitget-launches-us-stock-options-on-its-stock-platform-a01d75 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T18:40:38.784Z Bitget launches U.S. stock options on its Stock+ platform https://www.thechainpost.com/news/bitget-adds-us-stock-options-to-stock-platform-a01d75 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T18:40:38.784Z Bitget adds US stock options to Stock+ platform https://www.thechainpost.com/news/aave-brings-v3-lending-and-gho-stablecoin-to-monad-158c2f TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T18:40:38.784Z Aave brings V3 lending and GHO stablecoin to Monad stablecoins, defi https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/blockchain-tangled-cats-cradle-defi.jpg Aave V3 protocol dashboard showing lending and borrowing markets on Monad with 12 supported assets https://www.thechainpost.com/news/standard-chartered-and-circle-bring-usdc-minting-directly-onto-banking-rails-02a15a TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T18:35:38.465Z Standard Chartered and Circle bring USDC minting directly onto banking rails stablecoins, regulation https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/standard-chartered-circle-bring-usdc-banks-have-deeper-interest-in-digital-than-previously-thought.jpg Stylized diagram showing bank transfers and USDC tokens flowing between institutional clients, Standard Chartered, and Circle's infrastructure. https://www.thechainpost.com/news/robinhood-mainnet-goes-live-with-tokenized-stocks-and-ai-trading-agents-5a1683 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T18:35:38.465Z Robinhood mainnet goes live with tokenized stocks and AI trading agents layer-2, defi https://www.thechainpost.com/news/solana-foundation-opens-protocol-governance-to-validators-with-100000-sol-stake-c4be94 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T18:35:38.465Z Solana Foundation opens protocol governance to validators with 100,000 SOL stake layer-1 https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/hi-china-solana-is-ready-new.jpg Solana validator staking threshold and protocol governance participation interface https://www.thechainpost.com/news/trump-disclosed-12-billion-in-crypto-holdings-raising-questions-about-conflicts-bd57db TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T18:35:38.465Z Trump disclosed $1.2 billion in crypto holdings, raising questions about conflicts regulation https://img.particlenews.com/img/id/3Mi4GO_1CuNIGWh00 A formal financial disclosure document showing cryptocurrency asset holdings listed in value ranges. https://www.thechainpost.com/news/ofac-sanctions-134-isis-k-crypto-wallets-as-tether-freezes-funds-8ac5e2 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T18:30:38.243Z OFAC sanctions 134 ISIS-K crypto wallets as Tether freezes funds stablecoins, layer-1, regulation https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/hi-the-role-of-cryptocurrencies-in-the-rise-of-ransomware2.jpg OFAC sanctions document listing crypto wallet addresses with Tether logo overlay https://www.thechainpost.com/news/solana-opens-on-chain-governance-with-100000-sol-entry-fee-265317 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T18:30:38.243Z Solana opens on-chain governance with 100,000 SOL entry fee layer-1 https://www.thechainpost.com/news/robinhood-rallies-on-crypto-ai-tools-and-three-country-expansion-push-b0d33a TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T18:25:38.288Z Robinhood rallies on crypto AI tools and three-country expansion push https://invezz-wp-media.lon1.digitaloceanspaces.com/2026/07/Robinhood-stock-ticker.png Robinhood stock ticker and cryptocurrency trading interface displayed on a digital screen https://www.thechainpost.com/news/two-thirds-of-crypto-users-back-self-custody-but-hardware-wallets-still-lag-in-r-a9e397 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T18:20:38.392Z Two-thirds of crypto users back self-custody, but hardware wallets still lag in real adoption web3 https://mpost.io/wp-content/uploads/IMG_9196.jpg A hardware wallet device or self-custody setup in the context of cryptocurrency asset management and security https://www.thechainpost.com/news/dydx-launches-arcus-a-stock-and-futures-dex-on-robinhood-chain-979737 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T18:20:38.392Z dYdX launches Arcus, a stock-and-futures DEX on Robinhood Chain layer-2, defi https://cdn.sanity.io/images/6oftkxoa/production/a362d3bd1b8757438c19ab7af2b077eaf2e16561-2048x1152.png dYdX and Robinhood Crypto partnership logo or Arcus DEX interface mockup showing stock token and perpetuals markets side by side https://www.thechainpost.com/news/open-usd-consortium-faces-the-stablecoin-graveyard-problem-589b80 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T18:20:38.392Z Open USD consortium faces the stablecoin graveyard problem stablecoins, regulation https://www.pymnts.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/stablecoins.jpg?w=457 Logo and branding materials for Open USD stablecoin announcement, June 2026. https://www.thechainpost.com/news/blockchain-in-government-faces-a-long-road-past-pilot-projects-52ae57 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T18:20:38.392Z Blockchain in government faces a long road past pilot projects https://imageio.forbes.com/specials-images/imageserve/67530047947a608815a66138/0x0.jpg?width=960 Abstract illustration of interconnected blockchain nodes representing government transparency and record-keeping systems. https://www.thechainpost.com/news/bitcoin-breaks-60k-while-spot-etfs-see-outflowswhat-the-divergence-means-dcdac5 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T18:20:38.392Z Bitcoin breaks $60K while spot ETFs see outflows—what the divergence means layer-1, macro https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/article-covers-224014-dead-cat-bounce-to-118k-5-things-bitcoin-this-week.jpg Bitcoin price chart showing rally above $60,000 against a backdrop of crypto market data https://www.thechainpost.com/news/cloudflare-launches-stablecoin-payment-gateway-for-paywalled-content-405b12 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T18:15:38.325Z Cloudflare launches stablecoin payment gateway for paywalled content stablecoins https://cdn.sanity.io/images/6oftkxoa/production/8e1f551dc57a75a5e3a1190339f512aa4cfb4f06-2048x1152.png Cloudflare logo with payment gateway interface and stablecoin settlement icon https://www.thechainpost.com/news/robinhood-opens-ai-focused-layer-2-network-on-arbitrum-for-tokenized-stocks-747022 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T18:15:38.325Z Robinhood opens AI-focused layer-2 network on Arbitrum for tokenized stocks layer-1, layer-2 https://img.decrypt.co/insecure/rs:fill:1024:512:1:0/plain/https://cdn.decrypt.co/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/robinhood-decrypt-style-01-gID_7.png@png Robinhood logo with blockchain network visualization representing Ethereum layer-2 infrastructure https://www.thechainpost.com/news/trumps-crypto-holdings-reshape-ethics-push-in-stalled-bill-negotiations-b7a780 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T18:10:38.468Z Trump's crypto holdings reshape ethics push in stalled bill negotiations regulation https://www.thechainpost.com/news/robinhood-launches-its-own-blockchain-to-deepen-crypto-grip-ac09b0 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T18:10:38.468Z Robinhood launches its own blockchain to deepen crypto grip https://www.thechainpost.com/news/bitcoins-td9-signal-fires-for-first-time-since-bear-market-bottom-in-2022-35c2bf TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T18:10:38.468Z Bitcoin's TD9 signal fires for first time since bear market bottom in 2022 layer-1 https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/article-covers-169245-bitcoin-and-cryptocurrencies-contribute-to-record-negative-balance-of-us-844-bil.jpg Bitcoin price chart showing TD9 reversal indicator signal overlay from 2022 and current period https://www.thechainpost.com/news/trump-backed-american-bitcoin-files-reverse-split-to-stay-on-nasdaq-f49041 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T18:10:38.468Z Trump-backed American Bitcoin files reverse split to stay on Nasdaq layer-1, regulation, exchanges https://www.thechainpost.com/news/securitizes-nyse-debut-puts-tokenized-stock-lending-to-market-test-282535 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T18:05:38.577Z Securitize's NYSE debut puts tokenized stock lending to market test defi, exchanges https://img.decrypt.co/insecure/rs:fill:1024:512:1:0/plain/https://cdn.decrypt.co/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/stocks-gID_7.jpg@png Securitize logo and NYSE trading floor backdrop with blockchain-inspired visual elements https://www.thechainpost.com/news/miles-guo-sentenced-to-30-years-for-1-billion-fraud-scheme-using-fake-cryptocurr-e14863 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T18:05:38.577Z Miles Guo sentenced to 30 years for $1 billion fraud scheme using fake cryptocurrency regulation https://cdn.sanity.io/images/6oftkxoa/production/e5a8b9fece9e8c55d430fd71ce8bc79d164417d1-2048x1152.png Miles Guo in federal court during sentencing hearing https://www.thechainpost.com/news/ethereum-foundation-argues-decentralization-matters-for-government-use-82ecfa TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T18:05:38.577Z Ethereum Foundation argues decentralization matters for government use layer-1 https://www.thechainpost.com/news/crcl-drops-on-open-usd-threat-analysts-say-sell-off-overdone-cab7c4 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T18:05:38.577Z CRCL drops on Open USD threat; analysts say sell-off overdone stablecoins https://img.decrypt.co/insecure/rs:fill:1024:512:1:0/plain/https://cdn.decrypt.co/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/usdc-circle-decrypt-gID_7.png@png Circle token CRCL chart showing Tuesday decline; Kraken Open USD logo beside USDC icon https://www.thechainpost.com/news/phantom-adds-prediction-market-app-as-solana-pushes-on-chain-forecasting-ff76ab TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T18:00:38.186Z Phantom adds prediction market app as Solana pushes on-chain forecasting layer-1 https://www.thechainpost.com/news/forward-industries-solana-bet-reaches-755-million-sol-dwarfing-rivals-0ce008 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T18:00:38.186Z Forward Industries' Solana bet reaches 7.55 million SOL, dwarfing rivals layer-1, macro https://www.thechainpost.com/news/citigroup-cuts-bitcoin-target-to-82000-as-etf-withdrawals-accelerate-5ba528 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T18:00:38.186Z Citigroup cuts bitcoin target to $82,000 as ETF withdrawals accelerate layer-1, etfs, macro, regulation https://www.thechainpost.com/news/bitcoin-stalls-near-59000-as-etf-redemptions-and-dollar-strength-weigh-on-crypto-0b60aa TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T18:00:38.186Z Bitcoin stalls near $59,000 as ETF redemptions and dollar strength weigh on crypto layer-1, etfs https://images.moneycontrol.com/static-mcnews/2026/07/20260701034812_Bitcoin-price-on-July-1.png Chart showing Bitcoin price movement near $59,000 alongside ETF outflow data and U.S. dollar index strength https://www.thechainpost.com/news/trumps-1-billion-disclosure-reveals-cryptocurrency-as-primary-income-source-in-2-955be8 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T18:00:38.186Z Trump's $1 billion disclosure reveals cryptocurrency as primary income source in 2025 memecoins, nfts, regulation https://img-cdn.publive.online/fit-in/1280x960/greater-kashmir/media/media_files/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Trump-01-e1752116198405.png A page from Trump's 2025 financial disclosure document showing cryptocurrency earnings and income streams. https://www.thechainpost.com/news/standard-chartered-sees-morpho-at-60-by-2030-on-vault-expansion-and-tradfi-entry-ae869f TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T17:55:38.479Z Standard Chartered sees Morpho at $60 by 2030 on vault expansion and TradFi entry defi https://www.thechainpost.com/news/ethereum-foundation-narrows-focus-cedes-ecosystem-work-to-independent-orgs-c421d5 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T17:55:38.479Z Ethereum Foundation narrows focus, cedes ecosystem work to independent orgs layer-1 https://www.thechainpost.com/news/bitcoin-climbs-past-60000-on-fed-chairs-softer-inflation-reading-be089e TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T17:55:38.479Z Bitcoin climbs past $60,000 on Fed chair's softer inflation reading layer-1, macro, regulation https://www.thechainpost.com/news/europes-crypto-rules-leave-derivatives-traders-exposed-to-offshore-risk-dd073b TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T17:55:38.479Z Europe's crypto rules leave derivatives traders exposed to offshore risk regulation https://www.thechainpost.com/news/open-usd-enters-stablecoin-market-with-backing-from-visa-mastercard-and-google-40fdf9 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T17:50:38.723Z Open USD enters stablecoin market with backing from Visa, Mastercard, and Google stablecoins https://img.decrypt.co/insecure/rs:fill:1024:512:1:0/plain/https://cdn.decrypt.co/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/circle-usdc-tether-usdt-stablecoin-decrypt-style-gID_7.jpg@png Logos of Open USD, Visa, Mastercard, and Google overlaid on blockchain network background https://www.thechainpost.com/news/bitcoin-lags-as-macro-policy-becomes-the-real-driver-in-h2-2026-d64fca TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T17:50:38.723Z Bitcoin lags as macro policy becomes the real driver in H2 2026 layer-1, macro https://www.thechainpost.com/news/bernsteins-circle-target-holds-despite-ousd-competition-f127d6 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T17:50:38.723Z Bernstein's Circle target holds despite OUSD competition stablecoins https://www.thechainpost.com/news/circle-ceo-defends-usdc-as-origin-dollar-emerges-to-challenge-stablecoin-incumbe-1ad864 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T17:50:38.723Z Circle CEO defends USDC as Origin Dollar emerges to challenge stablecoin incumbents stablecoins https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/coins-red-arpet-stablecoin.jpg Bernstein analyst speaking about stablecoin competition, with USDC and Tether dominance illustrated in background https://www.thechainpost.com/news/polands-president-blocks-crypto-licensing-law-forcing-firms-to-apply-abroad-490854 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T17:45:38.321Z Poland's president blocks crypto licensing law, forcing firms to apply abroad regulation https://www.thechainpost.com/news/open-usds-consortium-model-directly-threatens-circles-stablecoin-dominance-6f523e TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T17:45:38.321Z Open USD's consortium model directly threatens Circle's stablecoin dominance stablecoins, etfs, macro, regulation, exchanges https://protos-media.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/01115033/Protos-Artwork-OpenUSD.jpg Circle Internet Group stock price chart showing sharp 17% drop on announcement day, closing at $62.63 down from $75.96. https://www.thechainpost.com/news/europes-mica-rules-are-now-liveand-enforcement-begins-3c8378 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T17:45:38.321Z Europe's MiCA rules are now live—and enforcement begins regulation https://www.thechainpost.com/news/crypto-liquidity-thinned-as-q2-leverage-reset-wiped-out-long-positions-801794 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T17:45:38.321Z crypto liquidity thinned as Q2 leverage reset wiped out long positions layer-1, etfs, regulation https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/market-bitcoin-ethereum.jpg Ethereum and Bitcoin candles on red background showing declining trend, order-book depth chart with narrow bid-ask spreads https://www.thechainpost.com/news/webull-canada-wins-ciro-approval-for-round-the-clock-crypto-trading-78d479 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T17:35:39.191Z Webull Canada wins CIRO approval for round-the-clock crypto trading https://static.seekingalpha.com/assets/og_image_1200-29b2bfe1a595477db6826bd2126c63ac2091efb7ec76347a8e7f81ba17e3de6c.png Webull Canada trading app interface showing Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana price charts with 24/7 trading functionality https://www.thechainpost.com/news/circle-stock-drops-15-as-new-stablecoin-consortium-takes-aim-at-usdcs-payments-f-3b8c35 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T17:35:39.191Z Circle stock drops 15% as new stablecoin consortium takes aim at USDC's payments franchise stablecoins, exchanges https://www.thechainpost.com/news/trump-discloses-50-million-bitcoin-holding-in-federal-filing-2d8825 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T17:30:38.761Z Trump discloses $50 million Bitcoin holding in federal filing stablecoins, layer-1, memecoins, defi, web3, regulation, exchanges https://www.thechainpost.com/news/blackrock-adds-ethenas-usde-to-aladdin-platform-launches-buidl-liquidity-facilit-44235c TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T17:30:38.761Z BlackRock adds Ethena's USDe to Aladdin platform, launches BUIDL liquidity facility stablecoins, defi, etfs, macro, web3, regulation https://www.thechainpost.com/news/coinbase-stablecoin-rails-let-investors-buy-regulated-money-market-funds-f09a23 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T17:30:38.761Z Coinbase stablecoin rails let investors buy regulated money market funds stablecoins, regulation, exchanges https://tdpelmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Coinbase-and-Spiko-Shake-Up-Europes-Billions-Fund-Industry.jpg Graphic showing stablecoin payment flow to regulated money market fund https://www.thechainpost.com/news/trumps-crypto-holdings-topped-1-billion-his-2025-disclosure-shows-fa3397 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T17:30:38.761Z Trump's crypto holdings topped $1 billion, his 2025 disclosure shows regulation https://www.thechainpost.com/news/sec-seeks-input-on-how-to-regulate-crypto-and-prediction-market-etfs-732c70 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T17:30:38.761Z SEC seeks input on how to regulate crypto and prediction-market ETFs stablecoins, layer-1, etfs, regulation https://www.thechainpost.com/news/visa-and-mastercard-back-new-dollar-stablecoin-aiming-to-keep-yield-on-reserves-023754 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T17:25:38.116Z Visa and Mastercard back new dollar stablecoin, aiming to keep yield on reserves stablecoins https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/hi-stablecoins-are-dominating-the-market.jpg Illustration of payment card logos and blockchain network connected to a digital dollar symbol https://www.thechainpost.com/news/bitcoin-nears-realized-price-level-that-has-marked-previous-bear-market-bottoms-34f63c TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T17:25:38.116Z Bitcoin nears realized price level that has marked previous bear-market bottoms layer-1 https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/article-covers-226789-bitcoin-scrapes-new-lows-as-tech-stocks-drop-data-forecasts-btc-dip-below-dollar.jpg Bitcoin price chart showing proximity to realized price level, a historical support metric in previous bear markets https://www.thechainpost.com/news/mexc-adds-ondos-tokenized-preferred-stock-to-its-spot-market-d423d4 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T17:25:38.116Z MEXC adds Ondo's tokenized preferred stock to its spot market exchanges https://media.assettype.com/analyticsinsight/2026-06-30/hpvkp77p/MEXC.png MEXC exchange interface showing a trading pair listing for Ondo's tokenized preferred stock token https://www.thechainpost.com/news/bitget-launches-tradfi-101-to-teach-crypto-users-how-stocks-and-commodities-actu-d4df6e TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T17:25:38.116Z Bitget launches TradFi 101 to teach crypto users how stocks and commodities actually work https://invezz-wp-media.lon1.digitaloceanspaces.com/2026/06/image-1782809822.jpeg Bitget logo with educational graphics representing financial markets, stocks, and digital assets https://www.thechainpost.com/news/crypto-casinos-promise-fast-payouts-regulators-arent-watching-8961ee TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T17:20:39.437Z Crypto casinos promise fast payouts. Regulators aren't watching. https://filmdaily.co/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/aj82u1bRV8_Qf7i3_SlotTournamentRoom-1_compressed.jpg Illustration of a casino table with cryptocurrency tokens and digital wallet icons representing unregulated crypto gambling platforms. https://www.thechainpost.com/news/crypto-casinos-place-bets-on-ethereum-but-speed-comes-with-tradeoffs-693ad3 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T17:20:39.437Z crypto casinos place bets on Ethereum, but speed comes with tradeoffs layer-1 https://filmdaily.co/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/iStock-1215603381-scaled_compressed-4.jpg Ethereum blockchain network visualization showing transaction flows and layer-2 connections https://www.thechainpost.com/news/anchorage-and-binance-bring-institutional-settlement-model-to-crypto-8e2d3d TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T17:20:39.437Z Anchorage and Binance bring institutional settlement model to crypto layer-1, regulation, exchanges https://www.thechainpost.com/news/circle-shares-tumbled-16-on-open-usd-news-analysts-dismiss-the-panic-2fe020 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T17:20:39.437Z Circle shares tumbled 16% on Open USD news. Analysts dismiss the panic stablecoins https://www.thechainpost.com/news/anchorage-and-binance-split-custody-from-execution-in-institutional-crypto-tradi-8e2d3d TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T17:20:39.437Z Anchorage and Binance split custody from execution in institutional crypto trading layer-1, regulation, exchanges https://www.thechainpost.com/news/bitcoin-slides-below-60k-as-etf-outflows-intensify-and-geopolitical-risk-reshape-a04ee0 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T17:20:39.437Z Bitcoin slides below $60k as ETF outflows intensify and geopolitical risk reshapes portfolios layer-1, layer-2, memecoins, defi, etfs, regulation, exchanges https://img-cdn.publive.online/fit-in/1280x960/industry-wired/media/media_files/2026/06/30/crypto-price-wff-2026-06-30-11-18-50.jpg Bitcoin and Ethereum price charts showing recent declines, with market data dashboard displaying Fear and Greed Index at extreme levels https://www.thechainpost.com/news/circles-stock-tumbles-as-rival-stablecoin-gets-major-backing-4f0035 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T17:15:38.132Z Circle's stock tumbles as rival stablecoin gets major backing stablecoins, etfs, exchanges https://img.decrypt.co/insecure/rs:fill:1024:512:1:0/plain/https://cdn.decrypt.co/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/USDC-gID_7.png@png Digital currency symbols and logos representing Circle, Coinbase, BlackRock, and Visa on a downward trending stock chart. https://www.thechainpost.com/news/metamask-packages-stablecoins-and-yield-into-self-custody-accounts-on-monad-eb0e9b TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T17:10:38.585Z MetaMask packages stablecoins and yield into self-custody accounts on Monad stablecoins, macro https://img.decrypt.co/insecure/rs:fill:1024:512:1:0/plain/https://cdn.decrypt.co/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/decrypt-style-metamask-fox-gID_7.jpg@png MetaMask wallet interface showing yield account feature on Monad blockchain https://www.thechainpost.com/news/open-standard-launches-ousd-stablecoin-backed-by-140-financial-firms-c561dc TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T17:10:38.585Z Open Standard launches OUSD stablecoin backed by 140 financial firms stablecoins, regulation https://cdn.sanity.io/images/6oftkxoa/production/479f3c72f913600877228d55c119818a79df5584-2048x1152.png Logos of major financial and technology firms announcing the Open USD stablecoin consortium. https://www.thechainpost.com/news/uae-bank-buys-137-million-in-bitcoin-as-prices-fall-withholds-key-details-1bf631 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T17:10:38.585Z UAE bank buys $137 million in Bitcoin as prices fall, withholds key details layer-1, etfs, regulation https://www.thechainpost.com/news/ionic-digital-formed-to-acquire-celsius-mining-assets-seeks-nasdaq-direct-listin-c32320 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T17:05:38.330Z Ionic Digital, formed to acquire Celsius mining assets, seeks Nasdaq direct listing layer-1, mining, regulation, exchanges https://images.inkl.com/s3/article/lead_image/23515315/132083386.jpg SEC filing document for Ionic Digital's Nasdaq direct listing application https://www.thechainpost.com/news/the-grid-cant-handle-ai-and-bitcoins-power-appetite-5ff07e TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T17:05:38.330Z The grid can't handle AI and Bitcoin's power appetite layer-1 https://d32r1sh890xpii.cloudfront.net/article/1200x900/2026-06-29_0dzf1drfbh.jpg Infrastructure diagram showing electricity grid strain from competing demand sources https://www.thechainpost.com/news/avalanche-treasury-company-warns-sec-of-potential-collapse-by-years-end-bc08a4 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T17:05:38.330Z Avalanche treasury company warns SEC of potential collapse by year's end layer-1, layer-2, memecoins, macro, regulation, exchanges https://protos-media.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/30121052/Protos-Artwork-AVC.jpg Stock price chart showing Avalanche Treasury Corp shares collapsing from above $10 to below $1 per share in June 2025. https://www.thechainpost.com/news/tokenized-securities-market-needs-room-to-fail-not-regulatory-picks-75806b TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T17:05:38.330Z tokenized securities market needs room to fail, not regulatory picks https://www.thechainpost.com/news/starkware-outlines-starknets-path-to-quantum-resistance-in-three-phases-a43cf4 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T17:05:38.330Z StarkWare outlines Starknet's path to quantum resistance in three phases layer-2 https://www.thechainpost.com/news/dtccs-round-the-clock-clearing-arrives-without-crypto-df4ae8 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T17:00:38.545Z DTCC's round-the-clock clearing arrives without crypto layer-1, macro, regulation, exchanges https://protos-media.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/30120119/Protos-Artwork-DTCCXRP.jpg DTCC logo and trading floor imagery representing 24-hour equities clearing infrastructure https://www.thechainpost.com/news/jpmorgan-warns-stablecoins-could-become-shadow-banking-without-strict-rules-9362bc TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T17:00:38.545Z JPMorgan warns stablecoins could become shadow banking without strict rules stablecoins, defi, macro, regulation https://www.thechainpost.com/news/ripple-plans-lending-layer-for-xrp-ledger-to-unlock-institutional-credit-c501b6 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T16:55:38.278Z Ripple plans lending layer for XRP Ledger to unlock institutional credit defi https://www.pymnts.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/ripple-xrp.jpg?w=457 Stylized graphic of interconnected institutional finance nodes on a blockchain network https://www.thechainpost.com/news/dubais-crypto-licensing-edge-draws-european-founders-as-mica-tightens-d92f30 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T16:50:38.230Z Dubai's crypto licensing edge draws European founders as MiCA tightens regulation https://www.thechainpost.com/news/prediction-markets-are-becoming-an-event-driven-business-not-a-crypto-on-ramp-4d05cb TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T16:50:38.230Z prediction markets are becoming an event-driven business, not a crypto on-ramp defi, regulation, exchanges https://images.financemagnates.com/images/Prediction%20markets.%20Source%3A%20Shutterstock_id_de1f213e-99a7-472a-b46b-f2d18db06a28_size900.jpg Chart showing Kalshi's weekly notional volume spike during FIFA World Cup 2026, reaching $10 billion for the first time https://www.thechainpost.com/news/uk-crypto-firms-have-until-february-2027-to-win-fca-authorization-d9c22b TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T16:45:38.163Z UK crypto firms have until February 2027 to win FCA authorization regulation https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/blockchainweekuk-fca.jpg FCA logo or UK regulatory document on a formal background https://www.thechainpost.com/news/ethereum-tests-1500-support-as-bearish-pressure-eases-liquidations-c1b74b TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T16:45:38.163Z Ethereum tests $1,500 support as bearish pressure eases liquidations layer-1, macro https://image.coinpedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/28170344/Ethereum-Drops-10-as-U.S-and-Israel-Strike-Iran-Whale-Buying-the-Dip.webp Ethereum price chart showing consolidation around $1,500 support level with market-cap rank #2 indicator https://www.thechainpost.com/news/bybit-and-okx-users-pile-into-bitcoin-dump-ethereum-and-stables-4d2ae5 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T16:40:38.613Z Bybit and OKX users pile into Bitcoin, dump Ethereum and stables stablecoins, layer-1, exchanges https://image.coinpedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/21173322/ByBit-Hack-Update_-Over-68-of-Stolen-Crypto-Remains-Traceable-Says-CEO.webp Charts showing Bitcoin, Ethereum, and USDT balances on Bybit and OKX exchanges as of June 2024 https://www.thechainpost.com/news/binance-withdraws-greece-licence-bid-as-eu-mica-deadline-looms-367779 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T16:40:38.613Z Binance withdraws Greece licence bid as EU MiCA deadline looms regulation, exchanges https://i.gadgets360cdn.com/large/binance_records_400m_outflows__fabiankleiser_unsplash_main_1782726968131.png Binance logo with EU MiCA regulation documents and a declining chart in the background https://www.thechainpost.com/news/strategy-authorizes-125b-in-btc-sales-reversing-years-of-holding-promises-7ed461 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T16:35:38.575Z Strategy authorizes $1.25B in BTC sales, reversing years of holding promises layer-1, macro, regulation, exchanges https://protos-media.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/20151522/Protos-Artwork-StategyBTCBTC.jpg Chart or timeline showing Strategy's Bitcoin holdings trajectory and cash runway calculations as authorization for BTC sales takes effect. https://www.thechainpost.com/news/crypto-wallets-inch-into-casino-payment-systems-but-evidence-of-gains-stays-spar-906f82 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T16:35:38.575Z Crypto wallets inch into casino payment systems, but evidence of gains stays sparse https://sccgmanagement.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/57db329f-da27-4275-94cd-9ff9e1a30216.jpg Abstract image of digital wallet interface with cryptocurrency and fiat currency symbols https://www.thechainpost.com/news/fidelity-maps-five-paths-out-of-crypto-winter-flags-july-hearing-on-clarity-act-d177d7 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T16:35:38.575Z Fidelity maps five paths out of crypto winter, flags July hearing on CLARITY Act layer-1, etfs, macro, mining, regulation https://www.thechainpost.com/news/coinbase-kraken-and-okx-court-eu-users-shut-out-by-mica-rules-6106ac TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T16:30:38.129Z Coinbase, Kraken and OKX court EU users shut out by MiCA rules regulation, exchanges https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/hi-heres-what-you-pay-for-using-crypto-mica-eu.jpg A crypto exchange platform interface showing account transfer options and promotional bonuses for new deposits https://www.thechainpost.com/news/jpmorgan-backs-crypto-bill-while-pressing-congress-on-regulatory-guardrails-96bef2 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T16:30:38.129Z JPMorgan backs crypto bill while pressing Congress on regulatory guardrails regulation https://www.thechainpost.com/news/the-crypto-casino-boom-has-almost-no-guardrails-e51f6b TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T16:30:38.129Z The crypto casino boom has almost no guardrails https://filmdaily.co/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/OHRVOCXQWVNYDFN2BDMRNO6B3Y_compressed-10.jpg Illustration of a casino chip overlaid with a Bitcoin symbol, representing the convergence of cryptocurrency and online gambling https://www.thechainpost.com/news/xrp-ledger-lending-protocol-enters-testing-phase-as-ripple-fills-defi-gap-87e943 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T16:30:38.129Z XRP Ledger lending protocol enters testing phase as Ripple fills DeFi gap defi https://img.decrypt.co/insecure/rs:fill:1024:512:1:0/plain/https://cdn.decrypt.co/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/xrp-decrypt-style-02-gID_7.jpg@png XRP Ledger blockchain network architecture with lending protocol components https://www.thechainpost.com/news/how-the-2008-financial-crisis-set-the-stage-for-bitcoins-creation-78159c TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T16:25:46.009Z how the 2008 financial crisis set the stage for bitcoin's creation layer-1, macro, regulation https://www.thechainpost.com/news/strategy-gets-approval-to-sell-up-to-125b-in-bitcoin-for-shareholder-returns-36e06f TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T16:25:46.009Z Strategy gets approval to sell up to $1.25B in Bitcoin for shareholder returns layer-1 https://cdn.thedefiant.io/strc-sale-jpg-18d2f312-3df2-4c6e-8de0-e488e2500a71.jpg Michael Saylor speaking at a corporate event about Bitcoin strategy https://www.thechainpost.com/news/cz-claims-binances-eu-license-was-near-approval-before-political-pressure-halted-f10f6f TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T16:25:46.009Z CZ claims Binance's EU license was near approval before political pressure halted it regulation, exchanges https://www.thechainpost.com/news/white-house-meets-law-enforcement-over-crypto-clarity-bills-anti-money-launderin-bfcfc1 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T16:25:46.009Z White House meets law enforcement over crypto clarity bill's anti-money-laundering rules regulation https://www.thechainpost.com/news/kucoin-faces-us-case-while-expanding-in-europe-1cbad0 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T16:20:38.200Z KuCoin faces US case while expanding in Europe regulation, exchanges https://memeburn.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Kucoin-Review.jpg KuCoin exchange interface showing trading volume and reserve data https://www.thechainpost.com/news/tom-lees-bitmine-pauses-bitcoin-buying-shifts-43m-into-ethereum-94e230 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T16:20:38.200Z Tom Lee's BitMine pauses bitcoin buying, shifts $43M into ethereum layer-1 https://img.decrypt.co/insecure/rs:fill:1024:512:1:0/plain/https://cdn.decrypt.co/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/tom-lee-decrypt-style-03-gID_7.jpg@png Stacked ethereum and bitcoin token icons with downward and upward directional arrows, representing portfolio rebalancing https://www.thechainpost.com/news/eu-crypto-crackdown-hits-july-1-as-platforms-prepare-mass-exits-b0c2be TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T16:20:38.200Z EU crypto crackdown hits July 1 as platforms prepare mass exits regulation https://www.thechainpost.com/news/breez-lets-developers-accept-bitcoin-for-stablecoin-payouts-across-dozens-of-cha-fe7d43 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T16:15:38.319Z Breez lets developers accept Bitcoin for stablecoin payouts across dozens of chains stablecoins, layer-1 https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/payment-purchase-transfer-phone-bitcoin.png Breez wallet interface showing Bitcoin-to-stablecoin payment routing across multiple blockchain networks https://www.thechainpost.com/news/bitcoin-holds-near-61k-as-spot-etf-outflows-surge-to-18b-on-fed-rate-hike-bets-025053 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T16:15:38.319Z Bitcoin holds near $61K as spot ETF outflows surge to $1.8B on Fed rate hike bets layer-1, etfs, macro https://www.thechainpost.com/news/binances-eu-exit-deadline-looms-as-mica-enforcement-tightens-56ad88 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T16:15:38.319Z Binance's EU exit deadline looms as MiCA enforcement tightens regulation, exchanges https://cdn.open-pr.com/L/6/L629634082_g.jpg Binance logo on a dark background with an EU flag overlay and a calendar showing June 30 highlighted https://www.thechainpost.com/news/37-billion-stablecoins-frozen-and-the-silence-is-the-scandal-239403 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T16:15:38.319Z 3.7 billion stablecoins frozen and the silence is the scandal stablecoins, layer-1, macro, regulation https://protos-media.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/29083917/Protos-Artwork-CryptoCensor.jpg Chart showing cumulative stablecoin freezes over time, with steep acceleration curve beginning in 2024 https://www.thechainpost.com/news/indistinguishability-obfuscation-remains-too-slow-to-matter-buterin-says-38ce4b TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T16:15:38.319Z Indistinguishability obfuscation remains too slow to matter, Buterin says layer-1 https://www.thechainpost.com/news/african-payment-firms-ditch-swift-for-stablecoin-settlement-d2fbe7 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T16:10:41.457Z African payment firms ditch SWIFT for stablecoin settlement stablecoins, regulation https://i0.wp.com/disruptafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Copy-of-How_OTC_Trading_and_Stablecoins_Are_Transforming_African_B2B_Payments.png?fit=1080%2C1080&ssl=1 Wide shot of a payment settlement operations center with trading screens showing blockchain and currency data https://www.thechainpost.com/news/germanys-244-mica-licenses-reveal-where-crypto-infrastructure-will-plant-roots-922c0b TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T16:10:41.457Z Germany's 244 MiCA licenses reveal where crypto infrastructure will plant roots regulation https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/coin-table-sensor-sci-fi-germany.jpg Map or infographic showing MiCA authorization density across EU member states, with Germany, France, and Netherlands highlighted as top hubs. https://www.thechainpost.com/news/stablecoin-supply-falls-94-billion-in-three-weeks-tightening-crypto-liquidity-c42b90 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T16:10:41.457Z Stablecoin supply falls $9.4 billion in three weeks, tightening crypto liquidity stablecoins, regulation https://img.particlenews.com/img/id/27g2ka_1CnqbzNr00 Chart showing stablecoin supply decline of $9.445 billion from May 8 to late May 2026 https://www.thechainpost.com/news/europes-unlicensed-crypto-firms-face-hard-deadline-as-mica-rules-take-effect-c88bc7 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T16:10:41.457Z Europe's unlicensed crypto firms face hard deadline as MiCA rules take effect regulation https://www.thechainpost.com/news/loopring-shuts-down-dex-after-failing-to-build-liquidity-on-ethereum-zkrollup-7d7ac4 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T16:05:38.249Z Loopring shuts down DEX after failing to build liquidity on Ethereum zkRollup layer-1, layer-2, defi https://www.thechainpost.com/news/bitcoins-infrastructure-risks-what-actually-matters-to-operators-246151 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T16:00:38.387Z Bitcoin's infrastructure risks: what actually matters to operators layer-1 https://filmdaily.co/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/108235234-1764690993224-gettyimages-2247341381-AFP_84UC93G_compressed-20.jpg A network diagram showing interconnected Bitcoin nodes and mining pools, illustrating distributed infrastructure and points of centralization. https://www.thechainpost.com/news/tether-bets-on-gold-backed-loans-as-collateral-play-eb16e5 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T15:55:38.682Z Tether bets on gold-backed loans as collateral play stablecoins https://thearabianpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/arabian-post-logo-animated-2025v1-1.gif Digital representation of gold bars and cryptocurrency tokens merging together https://www.thechainpost.com/news/bis-declares-stablecoins-fall-short-as-money-cites-emerging-market-instability-r-2a5496 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T15:55:38.682Z BIS declares stablecoins fall short as money, cites emerging-market instability risks regulation https://www.thechainpost.com/news/scammers-target-crypto-users-trying-to-recover-lost-wallet-access-codes-98c13f TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T15:55:38.682Z Scammers target crypto users trying to recover lost wallet access codes security https://i.cdn.newsbytesapp.com/images/l81720260628144638.jpeg Close-up of hands holding a smartphone displaying a wallet recovery interface, with warning symbols and lock icons visible on screen https://www.thechainpost.com/news/crypto-casino-fraud-lacks-clear-guardrails-as-ai-powered-attacks-accelerate-edb295 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T15:50:38.712Z crypto casino fraud lacks clear guardrails as ai-powered attacks accelerate security https://filmdaily.co/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Tiffany-Fong-Final-1_compressed-1.jpg Abstract representation of digital security locks and cryptocurrency symbols illustrating blockchain transaction protection and fraud prevention systems https://www.thechainpost.com/news/indias-blockchain-land-records-push-faces-data-and-coordination-hurdles-61a3b4 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T15:50:38.712Z India's blockchain land-records push faces data and coordination hurdles https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2026/06/28/1600x900/logo/111_1782623093725_1782623097626_d8de67c9-cd2f-4653-bc0c-f32db5492ecf.jpg Raghav Chadha, Chairman of the Rajya Sabha Committee on Petitions, speaking at the India Next Summit on blockchain integration in land-records systems https://www.thechainpost.com/news/bitcoins-july-bounce-runs-into-support-squeeze-at-61700-e91727 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T15:50:38.712Z Bitcoin's July bounce runs into support squeeze at $61,700 layer-1 https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/article-covers-197722-bitcoin-price-trending-back-new-highs-before-july-analysis.jpg Bitcoin price chart showing $61,700 level with support and resistance zones marked, indicating potential rally to $75,000 or decline to $55,000 https://www.thechainpost.com/news/binance-exits-eu-on-july-1-as-mica-enforcement-closes-the-door-e83adc TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T15:50:38.712Z Binance exits EU on July 1 as MiCA enforcement closes the door regulation, exchanges https://www.thechainpost.com/news/sbis-289m-bitbank-deal-signals-japans-bet-on-consolidated-regulated-crypto-932d66 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T15:45:38.724Z SBI's $289M Bitbank deal signals Japan's bet on consolidated, regulated crypto regulation https://www.thechainpost.com/news/crypto-cards-convert-your-holdings-into-spendable-fiat-if-the-issuer-stays-solve-f80e24 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T15:40:38.259Z Crypto cards convert your holdings into spendable fiat, if the issuer stays solvent stablecoins, exchanges https://hackernoon.imgix.net/images/InxBRjRIs6M1kdhuWcyNHiiUrxm1-dtb3cm6.png Illustration of a debit card with crypto symbols, representing conversion of digital assets to fiat currency at point of sale https://www.thechainpost.com/news/bitcoins-unspent-outputs-spike-as-holders-pause-not-panic-9719d2 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T15:35:38.153Z Bitcoin's unspent outputs spike as holders pause, not panic layer-1 https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/hi-market-correction-vs-bear-market-btc-1.jpg Chart showing Bitcoin unspent transaction output (UTXO) age distribution and market capitulation signals https://www.thechainpost.com/news/three-blockchain-stocks-land-on-the-watch-list-today-8a27b6 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T15:35:38.153Z Three blockchain stocks land on the watch list today mining https://www.marketbeat.com/logos/core-scientific-inc-logo-1200x675.jpg?v=20220224081413 stock market data and blockchain-related company logos https://www.thechainpost.com/news/47-banks-join-chainlink-settlement-network-as-link-price-stays-flat-84f459 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T15:30:38.260Z 47 banks join Chainlink settlement network as LINK price stays flat regulation https://cdn.open-pr.com/L/6/L627866079_g.jpg Chainlink logo alongside a schematic representation of cross-border payment settlement architecture https://www.thechainpost.com/news/polkadots-2026-bet-can-defi-rwa-and-privacy-actually-move-the-needle-8590ab TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T15:30:38.260Z Polkadot's 2026 bet: can DeFi, RWA, and privacy actually move the needle layer-1, defi https://media.assettype.com/analyticsinsight/2026-06-27/5c4heqe3/Best-Polkadot-Projects-to-Watch-in-2026-DeFi-RWA-and-Privacy-Apps-Pardeep.jpg Polkadot blockchain ecosystem visualization showing interconnected parachains and DeFi applications https://www.thechainpost.com/news/binance-exits-the-eu-after-missing-mica-licensing-deadline-b7d635 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T15:30:38.260Z Binance exits the EU after missing MiCA licensing deadline regulation, exchanges https://cdn.open-pr.com/L/6/L627755814_g.jpg Binance logo with EU flag background, regulatory documents and calendar marking July 1 deadline https://www.thechainpost.com/news/binance-exits-the-eu-after-missing-mica-compliance-deadline-b7d635 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T15:25:38.796Z Binance exits the EU after missing MiCA compliance deadline regulation, exchanges https://cdn.open-pr.com/L/6/L627755814_g.jpg Binance logo with EU flag and MiCA regulation document graphic https://www.thechainpost.com/news/ethereum-foundation-cuts-20-of-staff-budget-squeeze-ripples-through-crypto-cac1f9 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T15:25:38.796Z Ethereum Foundation cuts 20% of staff, budget squeeze ripples through crypto layer-1 https://techbullion.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/SOL-JUNE-5-1024x683.jpg Ethereum logo with downward chart overlay, representing budget cuts and market decline https://www.thechainpost.com/news/dogecoin-hits-june-slump-with-nine-straight-down-months-188a83 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T15:25:38.796Z dogecoin hits june slump with nine straight down months memecoins https://cimg.co/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/26110944/dogecoin-faces-danger-data-shows-price-could-collapse.webp Dogecoin price chart showing downward trend into June with key support level labeled https://www.thechainpost.com/news/fidelity-argues-bitcoins-halving-schedule-doesnt-weaken-network-security-26efe8 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T15:25:38.796Z Fidelity argues Bitcoin's halving schedule doesn't weaken network security layer-1, etfs, mining https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/hi-btc-halving-is-in-80-days-is-it-priced-in.jpg Bitcoin mining operation with rows of ASIC hardware and cooling systems https://www.thechainpost.com/news/spot-bitcoin-etfs-post-second-worst-week-as-ibit-holders-face-steep-losses-5ebf41 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T15:20:38.414Z spot bitcoin ETFs post second-worst week as IBIT holders face steep losses etfs https://www.thechainpost.com/news/eu-hits-230-mica-licenses-as-smaller-crypto-firms-weigh-exit-or-partnership-6f599b TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T15:20:38.414Z EU hits 230 MiCA licenses as smaller crypto firms weigh exit or partnership regulation https://image.coinpedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/02171304/europe-crypto-regulation-mica-full-implementation-changes-1-1.webp A graphic showing EU flag and regulatory document, representing the MiCA licensing framework for crypto firms across Europe https://www.thechainpost.com/news/tether-lets-xaut-holders-borrow-against-gold-without-selling-6efba7 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T15:20:38.414Z Tether lets XAUT holders borrow against gold without selling stablecoins, regulation https://www.thechainpost.com/news/strategys-market-value-drops-below-its-bitcoin-stash-d61b14 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T15:15:38.608Z Strategy's market value drops below its bitcoin stash https://www.thechainpost.com/news/billionaire-investor-jeremy-grantham-says-crypto-will-fade-quietly-sees-no-lasti-73201b TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T15:15:38.608Z Billionaire investor Jeremy Grantham says crypto will fade quietly, sees no lasting value layer-1, regulation https://img.decrypt.co/insecure/rs:fill:1024:512:1:0/plain/https://cdn.decrypt.co/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Bitcoin-decrypt-style-24-gID_7.png@png Photograph of Jeremy Grantham, seasoned investor and co-founder of GMO asset management firm https://www.thechainpost.com/news/aave-plans-automated-buyback-engine-ditches-discretionary-spending-65efdc TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T15:15:38.608Z Aave plans automated buyback engine, ditches discretionary spending defi https://cdn.sanity.io/images/6oftkxoa/production/1ff8341ed8d0636f730dc5ea77af033f2940d716-2048x1152.png Stani Kulechov's X post announcing Aavenomics 3.0 tokenomics overhaul for Aave protocol https://www.thechainpost.com/news/kashkari-warns-of-2026-rate-hikes-as-inflation-sticksequities-and-bitcoin-feel-t-9dd8fb TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T15:10:38.136Z Kashkari warns of 2026 rate hikes as inflation sticks—equities and Bitcoin feel the pressure layer-1, macro https://media.zenfs.com/en/beincrypto_us_662/d4651451e984d8fbc9fa6ef8b3226426 Minneapolis Federal Reserve building exterior; financial market chart with Bitcoin price movement. https://www.thechainpost.com/news/eu-parliament-calls-for-defi-and-staking-rules-warns-against-national-fragmentat-c2fb8a TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T15:10:38.136Z EU Parliament calls for DeFi and staking rules, warns against national fragmentation nfts, defi, regulation https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/hi-european-union-moves-to-regulate-crypto-asset-market2.jpg European Parliament building in Brussels https://www.thechainpost.com/news/tokenized-stocks-still-wait-on-regulators-to-define-the-rules-84f248 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T15:10:38.136Z tokenized stocks still wait on regulators to define the rules defi, regulation https://image.blockchain.news/features/7693522C976E0997888E9454E4DDD3FB10FE9D0DD1BA3135F5E19453E3922410.jpg abstract illustration of a stock chart transitioning into blockchain nodes and tokens https://www.thechainpost.com/news/latin-american-banks-digital-asset-bet-outpaces-us-by-threefold-d95476 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T15:10:38.136Z Latin American banks' digital asset bet outpaces U.S. by threefold regulation https://image.blockchain.news/features/FCAF30107F93017A469BDB76DCCE7D957DFC034943E2204CF5967AAF05B60663.jpg Bank branch or financial hub in a Latin American city, symbolic of banking infrastructure investment https://www.thechainpost.com/news/indias-340b-crypto-market-dwarfs-formal-regulation-as-parliament-prepares-overdu-ab9522 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T15:05:38.560Z India's $340B crypto market dwarfs formal regulation as Parliament prepares overdue reckoning defi, macro, regulation https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlX8P-euHoVwTT1nGx4oIeYbUtpvWtepTCNNIc0eDwTz8oI86OKpQ7rS_cWPSScG5PiHASdxAdEzwpqoRnHrcsRPcTnVF0IaiND8FGUzFpQGD_no8XarFqSbNX3JHNDwRl1rshLow21YwSWcjt66NjHEnlOCDOK8FERIamVlnbbsJ8ehlzFNBwJV4dqFo/s72-c/49103.jpg Illustration of Indian rupee symbol with cryptocurrency symbols and Parliament building in background https://www.thechainpost.com/news/manadia-raises-7m-for-ai-prediction-ecosystem-plots-june-launch-152a2f TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T15:05:38.560Z manadia raises $7M for AI prediction ecosystem, plots June launch security, macro, web3, exchanges https://hackernoon.imgix.net/images/UCF672KeAcNr4MkDKpslJRmLW5G2-pj83gxr.jpeg manadia global launch announcement graphic featuring AI prediction ecosystem branding https://www.thechainpost.com/news/aave-founder-shoots-down-kraken-stake-report-unveils-automated-buyback-plan-f59f22 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T15:00:38.215Z Aave founder shoots down Kraken stake report, unveils automated buyback plan layer-2, security, defi, web3, exchanges https://www.thechainpost.com/news/ripples-rlusd-stablecoin-clears-japan-regulator-and-launches-via-sbi-f6091e TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T15:00:38.215Z Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin clears Japan regulator and launches via SBI stablecoins https://cdn.sanity.io/images/6oftkxoa/production/676bf688bafef1c507151c647889086938daf84d-2048x1152.png Ripple and SBI Holdings logos alongside Japanese flag imagery representing regulatory approval https://www.thechainpost.com/news/binance-shuts-eu-operations-july-1-after-mica-license-deadline-passes-1942dc TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T15:00:38.215Z Binance shuts EU operations July 1 after MiCA license deadline passes defi, regulation, exchanges https://www.thechainpost.com/news/strategys-bet-on-saylor-matters-more-than-bitcoins-price-now-b76336 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T15:00:38.215Z strategy's bet on saylor matters more than bitcoin's price now layer-1, macro https://www.thechainpost.com/news/stablecoin-market-poised-for-growth-but-regulators-are-writing-the-rules-first-fd63f7 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T15:00:38.215Z stablecoin market poised for growth, but regulators are writing the rules first stablecoins, regulation https://media.morningstar.com/resizer/v2/2U4VMQXFUJC2NINLK66U4FWHDI.png?auth=643033995a9331bed63ccbdff808a329c7a9a8e20e27439cf11bdd7b49a2ee29&smart=true&height=500 A stacked composition of currency symbols and blockchain network lines, representing regulated digital money assets.