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. https://www.thechainpost.com/news/aave-hints-at-token-buybacks-as-solana-ecosystem-rides-equities-momentum-02e799 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T14:55:38.547Z Aave hints at token buybacks as Solana ecosystem rides equities momentum layer-1, defi https://www.thechainpost.com/news/ethereums-funding-pivot-creates-uncertainty-for-core-development-f6fc8d TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T14:50:38.490Z Ethereum's funding pivot creates uncertainty for core development layer-1 https://www.thechainpost.com/news/bitmine-joins-russell-1000-as-ethereum-staking-crosses-488-million-eth-90d081 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T14:50:38.490Z BitMine joins Russell 1000 as ethereum staking crosses 4.88 million eth layer-1, defi, macro https://image.coinpedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/13174548/Crypto-Is-Not-in-a-Bear-Market-Claims-Tom-Lee-as-Ethereum-Activity-Jumps-115.webp Charts showing BitMine's ETH treasury holdings and ethereum total staked value over time https://www.thechainpost.com/news/spains-regulator-draws-a-hard-line-on-eu-crypto-deadline-as-binance-races-to-com-3116cb TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T14:50:38.490Z Spain's regulator draws a hard line on EU crypto deadline as Binance races to comply regulation, exchanges https://img.decrypt.co/insecure/rs:fill:1024:512:1:0/plain/https://cdn.decrypt.co/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/binance-decrypt-syle-01-gID_7.png@png CNMV logo or photo of a regulator's office, representing Spain's financial authority stance on crypto compliance https://www.thechainpost.com/news/cryptoquant-flags-bitcoin-yield-squeeze-as-strategy-pauses-buying-8806ad TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T14:45:38.658Z CryptoQuant flags Bitcoin yield squeeze as Strategy pauses buying stablecoins, layer-1 https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/saylor-in-elevator.png CryptoQuant analytics dashboard showing dividend coverage trends for Bitcoin yield strategies https://www.thechainpost.com/news/ondo-finance-removes-weekday-limits-on-tokenized-stock-and-etf-minting-d06909 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T14:45:38.658Z Ondo Finance removes weekday limits on tokenized stock and ETF minting layer-1 https://cdn.sanity.io/images/6oftkxoa/production/d867d6f8ccbd79dbc08929859023069df8c6e00c-2048x1152.png Ondo Finance interface showing tokenized stock and ETF minting options on Ethereum and BNB Chain networks https://www.thechainpost.com/news/sophon-shuts-down-zksync-chain-moves-consumer-app-business-to-base-df33d2 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T14:45:38.658Z Sophon shuts down zkSync chain, moves consumer app business to Base layer-2, exchanges https://cdn.thedefiant.io/sophon-jpg-e3a4e254-0670-4c62-a071-80f3ee3b5306.jpg Sophon logo and Base network branding, indicating the transition of Sophon's consumer app operations to Coinbase's Layer 2 network https://www.thechainpost.com/news/base-network-halts-for-two-hours-after-invalid-block-renewing-sequencer-concerns-9a34b5 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T14:45:38.658Z Base network halts for two hours after invalid block, renewing sequencer concerns layer-2, exchanges https://cdn.sanity.io/images/6oftkxoa/production/5b2021b6d08bfd551e6da71971f59fc156e2ab1c-2048x1152.png Code terminal or infrastructure monitoring dashboard, or simple diagram of a blockchain halted at a broken block. https://www.thechainpost.com/news/bitcoin-etf-outflows-and-rate-jitters-drive-sell-off-to-2026-lows-bd3b65 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T14:45:38.658Z bitcoin etf outflows and rate jitters drive sell-off to 2026 lows layer-1, etfs, macro https://image.coinpedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/18164823/Why-is-Bitcoin-Price-Down-Today-BTC-Price-Slides-to-77K-1.webp Bitcoin price chart showing decline to 2026 low amid cryptocurrency market sell-off https://www.thechainpost.com/news/brian-armstrong-funds-gop-dinner-despite-coinbases-stated-no-politics-rule-9c1110 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T14:40:38.292Z Brian Armstrong funds GOP dinner despite Coinbase's stated no-politics rule layer-1, exchanges https://protos-media.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/26151309/Protos-Artwork-ArmstrongJDVance.jpg Brian Armstrong on stage, with GOP or political setting implied https://www.thechainpost.com/news/base-outage-revives-coinbase-layoff-memes-exposing-sequencer-risk-cbb0f5 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T14:40:38.292Z Base outage revives Coinbase layoff memes, exposing sequencer risk layer-1, layer-2, exchanges https://protos-media.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/26092818/Protos-Artwork-BaseOutage.jpg Screenshot of a fake layoff post on X claiming to be from a Coinbase Base sequencer engineer, marked with a Community Note label indicating false employment claims. https://www.thechainpost.com/news/83-hacks-in-q2-2026-why-cryptos-security-crisis-is-accelerating-fe10f7 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T14:35:38.491Z 83 hacks in Q2 2026: why crypto's security crisis is accelerating security, defi https://memeburn.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Crypto-Hacks-Q2-2026-Broke-Record-83-Incidents-775M-Stolen.jpg Data visualization showing 83 hack incidents in Q2 2026 with $775M in total losses highlighted https://www.thechainpost.com/news/bitcoin-slips-as-fed-rate-bets-tighten-and-spot-etf-holders-bail-out-c393eb TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T14:35:38.491Z Bitcoin slips as Fed rate bets tighten and spot ETF holders bail out layer-1, etfs, macro https://www.thechainpost.com/news/kraken-bets-385-million-on-15-stake-in-aave-governance-7a4397 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T14:35:38.491Z Kraken bets $385 million on 15% stake in Aave governance layer-1, defi, exchanges https://img.decrypt.co/insecure/rs:fill:1024:512:1:0/plain/https://cdn.decrypt.co/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/aave-decrypt-style-01-gID_7.jpg@png Kraken logo and Aave protocol interface representing the exchange's stake acquisition in the DeFi lending platform https://www.thechainpost.com/news/bitcoin-bounces-from-58000-as-futures-wipeouts-signal-fragile-ground-bcb3b1 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T14:30:38.239Z Bitcoin bounces from $58,000 as futures wipeouts signal fragile ground layer-1, regulation https://www.thechainpost.com/news/binance-exits-eu-operations-after-failing-to-meet-mica-compliance-deadline-ab36ae TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T14:30:38.239Z Binance exits EU operations after failing to meet MiCA compliance deadline regulation, exchanges https://www.thechainpost.com/news/binance-withdraws-greek-crypto-license-application-under-mica-ef7069 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T14:30:38.239Z Binance withdraws Greek crypto license application under MiCA regulation, exchanges https://greekreporter.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Bitcoins-credit-Jorge-Franganillo-wikimedia-commons-CC-BY-20.jpg Binance logo overlaid on European Union flag with financial regulation document backdrop https://www.thechainpost.com/news/genius-act-establishes-federal-stablecoin-rules-after-two-year-push-85f55a TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T14:25:38.141Z GENIUS Act establishes federal stablecoin rules after two-year push stablecoins, regulation https://www.thechainpost.com/news/why-public-companies-are-building-bitcoin-into-their-balance-sheets-48d097 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T14:25:38.141Z Why public companies are building bitcoin into their balance sheets layer-1, macro https://www.thechainpost.com/news/strategys-13-billion-bitcoin-loss-exposes-cryptos-concentration-risk-26cded TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T14:25:38.141Z strategy's $13 billion bitcoin loss exposes crypto's concentration risk regulation https://www.thechainpost.com/news/fincen-proposes-customer-id-rules-for-payment-stablecoin-issuers-e37217 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T14:25:38.141Z FinCEN proposes customer ID rules for payment stablecoin issuers stablecoins, regulation https://natlawreview.com/sites/default/files/2026-06/Cryptocurrency%20Crypto%20Law%20Litigation%20Gavel%20Court-245732932%20%281%29.jpg Federal building exterior, Washington D.C. https://www.thechainpost.com/news/ark-invest-adds-to-coinbase-circle-bullish-robinhood-as-share-prices-fall-063366 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T14:20:38.682Z Ark Invest adds to Coinbase, Circle, Bullish, Robinhood as share prices fall stablecoins, macro, exchanges https://www.thechainpost.com/news/bitcoin-hits-20-month-low-as-tech-sector-sells-off-49c0c8 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T14:20:38.682Z Bitcoin hits 20-month low as tech sector sells off layer-1 https://www.mixvale.com.br/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Bitcoin-moeda-digital-criptomoedas-600x340.jpg Bitcoin price chart showing decline to 20-month low https://www.thechainpost.com/news/wgmi-and-ibit-diverge-sharply-exposing-the-gap-between-mining-stocks-and-spot-bi-9cacaf TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T14:20:38.682Z WGMI and IBIT diverge sharply, exposing the gap between mining stocks and spot bitcoin layer-1, etfs, mining, exchanges https://247wallst.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/shutterstock-1273691584-huge-licensed-scaled.jpg A split-screen comparison showing a bitcoin coin on one side and mining equipment on the other, representing the divergent mechanics of IBIT versus WGMI https://www.thechainpost.com/news/invesco-files-for-tokenized-fund-to-back-stablecoin-reserves-878644 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T14:15:38.798Z Invesco files for tokenized fund to back stablecoin reserves stablecoins https://www.thechainpost.com/news/coinex-denies-knowing-it-moved-38-billion-to-sanctioned-iran-platforms-e36cd2 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T14:10:38.173Z CoinEx denies knowing it moved $3.8 billion to sanctioned Iran platforms regulation https://img.decrypt.co/insecure/rs:fill:1024:512:1:0/plain/https://cdn.decrypt.co/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/iran-bitcoin-decrypt-style-02-gID_7.jpg@png Abstract visualization of cryptocurrency blockchain flows and transaction networks https://www.thechainpost.com/news/strategys-strc-crashes-below-74-as-bitcoin-losses-top-13-billion-0d3bbf TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T14:10:38.173Z Strategy's STRC crashes below $74 as Bitcoin losses top $13 billion macro, regulation, exchanges https://protos-media.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/25181556/Protos-Artwork-STRCD.jpg Trading chart showing STRC price decline from $100 par value to $73.62 low on Nasdaq, with overlay of Strategy company logo and Bitcoin symbol https://www.thechainpost.com/news/bitcoins-58k-dip-fits-the-power-law-model-futures-traders-beg-to-differ-6aea0e TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T14:10:38.173Z Bitcoin's $58K dip fits the power-law model. Futures traders beg to differ. layer-1, regulation https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/article-covers-238240-battle-between-bitcoin-bulls-and-bears-continues-in-2026-here-s-the-levels-to-wa.jpg Bitcoin price chart showing recent decline from higher levels with $58,000 reference point marked, alongside futures open interest data visualization https://www.thechainpost.com/news/invesco-files-for-tokenized-money-market-fund-to-back-stablecoins-b77180 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T14:10:38.173Z Invesco files for tokenized money market fund to back stablecoins stablecoins https://cdn.thedefiant.io/superstate-jpg-7a405ab9-5663-488e-86dc-cc960dd92ce3.jpg SEC filing document with Invesco branding and blockchain network diagram overlaid https://www.thechainpost.com/news/strategys-strc-crashes-to-73-as-136b-bitcoin-loss-weighs-down-dividend-machine-0d3bbf TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T14:10:38.173Z Strategy's STRC crashes to $73 as $13.6B Bitcoin loss weighs down dividend machine macro, regulation, exchanges https://protos-media.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/25181556/Protos-Artwork-STRCD.jpg Chart showing STRC stock price decline from $100 target to $73.62 intraday low against dark background with Bitcoin symbol overlay. https://www.thechainpost.com/news/base-blockchain-goes-down-for-two-hours-raising-questions-about-sequencer-resili-646344 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T14:10:38.173Z Base blockchain goes down for two hours, raising questions about sequencer resilience layer-1, layer-2, exchanges https://www.thechainpost.com/news/matt-corallo-says-its-time-for-bitcoin-projects-to-leave-github-973949 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T14:05:38.240Z Matt Corallo says it's time for Bitcoin projects to leave GitHub layer-1, regulation https://www.thechainpost.com/news/bitcoin-tumbles-below-60000-as-dollar-strength-and-fed-uncertainty-weigh-8f4c7c TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T14:05:38.240Z Bitcoin tumbles below $60,000 as dollar strength and Fed uncertainty weigh layer-1, macro https://images.news18.com/ibnlive/uploads/2026/02/1771061855_1-Not-Just-Gold-and-Silver-Bitcoin-Crashes-Too-Wiping-Out-Trillions-from-Global-Crypto-Market-29-2026-02-3992db7bb9081cb2ef5edd981a027b35-3x2.jpg Bitcoin price chart showing decline below $60,000 support level https://www.thechainpost.com/news/base-blockchain-halts-block-production-after-unsafe-head-stall-c81a58 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T14:05:38.240Z Base blockchain halts block production after unsafe head stall layer-2, exchanges https://www.thechainpost.com/news/strategys-strc-preferred-shares-crater-26-below-par-as-bitcoin-drops-past-62k-fba149 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T14:01:35.254Z Strategy's STRC preferred shares crater 26% below par as bitcoin drops past $62K layer-1 https://www.thechainpost.com/news/bitcoin-dips-below-60k-as-microsstrategys-debt-load-weighs-on-big-buyers-2084fb TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T13:55:38.707Z bitcoin dips below $60k as microsstrategy's debt load weighs on big buyers layer-1 https://bl-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/v5dv5y/article71144709.ece/alternates/LANDSCAPE_1200/2026-06-10T002721Z_1227482043_RC22PGAGEHKC_RTRMADP_3_SPACEX-IPO-CRYPTO.JPG Bitcoin price chart showing break below $60,000 support level on Wednesday https://www.thechainpost.com/news/iranian-transactions-worth-384-billion-flowed-through-coinex-analysis-shows-4b2a92 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T13:50:38.179Z Iranian transactions worth $3.84 billion flowed through CoinEx, analysis shows regulation https://www.livemint.com/lm-img/img/2026/06/25/1600x900/logo/pexels-photo-7584350_1782351087246_1782351099549_6d15debc-303b-4848-b5d8-3aa64f8103bc.jpeg Blockchain data visualization showing transaction flows between cryptocurrency wallets https://www.thechainpost.com/news/police-disrupt-three-major-infostealers-and-freeze-47m-in-stolen-crypto-d78d5e TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T13:50:38.179Z police disrupt three major infostealers and freeze $47M in stolen crypto security https://img.decrypt.co/insecure/rs:fill:1024:512:1:0/plain/https://cdn.decrypt.co/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/malware-decrypt-style-02-gID_7.jpg@png Illustration of digital lock and cryptocurrency symbols, representing malware takedown and frozen assets https://www.thechainpost.com/news/bitcoin-holders-are-selling-less-heres-what-that-might-mean-for-layer-ones-48867d TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T13:50:38.179Z Bitcoin holders are selling less. Here's what that might mean for layer-ones layer-1 https://techbullion.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/PEPETO-JUNE-9-1024x683.jpg Visualization of Bitcoin wallet holding periods and transaction activity over time https://www.thechainpost.com/news/bitcoins-second-user-might-not-have-been-hal-finney-after-all-890c41 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T13:45:38.133Z Bitcoin's second user might not have been Hal Finney after all layer-1, mining https://protos-media.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/25103830/Protos-Artwork-HalFinney.jpg Bitcoin network diagram showing early nodes, or a close-up of early Bitcoin code from version 0.1.1 to 0.1.3 https://www.thechainpost.com/news/binance-to-cut-eu-onboarding-and-services-july-1-under-mica-enforcement-15b8c9 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T13:45:38.133Z Binance to cut EU onboarding and services July 1 under MiCA enforcement regulation, exchanges https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/mica-background-text-added.jpg Binance logo with a calendar showing July 1 and EU regulatory symbols https://www.thechainpost.com/news/coinex-denies-handling-384-billion-in-flows-to-sanctioned-iranian-firms-a20670 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T13:45:38.133Z CoinEx denies handling $3.84 billion in flows to sanctioned Iranian firms regulation https://www.thechainpost.com/news/web3-domains-and-trademarks-are-colliding-and-the-courts-dont-have-a-playbook-ye-99f942 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T13:45:38.133Z Web3 domains and trademarks are colliding, and the courts don't have a playbook yet web3 https://ng.shotoe.com/uploads/news/47/4701/0/4701056-trademarks-and-web3-domains.jpg Diagram showing traditional DNS dispute resolution versus Web3 on-chain naming, highlighting the enforcement gap between court orders and blockchain immutability https://www.thechainpost.com/news/indonesia-will-require-crypto-influencers-to-get-certified-39c5b1 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T13:40:38.626Z Indonesia will require crypto influencers to get certified https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/hi-learn-an-overview-of-crypto-regulations-in-indonesia.jpg A person in Indonesia reviewing a certification document on their phone, with cryptocurrency trading charts visible in the background. https://www.thechainpost.com/news/moneygram-becomes-validator-on-solana-betting-on-the-networks-infrastructure-94acd1 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T13:40:38.626Z MoneyGram becomes validator on Solana, betting on the network's infrastructure layer-1 https://www.tekedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/moneygram.jpg MoneyGram logo positioned next to Solana network symbol, representing institutional adoption of blockchain infrastructure https://www.thechainpost.com/news/hyperscale-data-pivots-michigan-campus-from-bitcoin-mining-to-ai-computing-58e541 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T13:35:39.053Z Hyperscale Data pivots Michigan campus from Bitcoin mining to AI computing layer-1, mining, exchanges https://bitcoinworld.co.in/wp-content/uploads/hyperscale-data-20-mw-ai-deal-bitcoin-mining.jpg Data center interior showing server racks and cooling infrastructure typical of high-performance computing facilities https://www.thechainpost.com/news/gumi-abandons-game-development-for-xrp-treasury-management-under-sbi-influence-1be8cd TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T13:35:39.053Z Gumi abandons game development for XRP treasury management under SBI influence macro https://egamers.io/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/business-professionals-in-a-futuristic-office-observe-a-glowing-xrp-logo.jpg Corporate logo or abstract representation of financial asset management and cryptocurrency infrastructure https://www.thechainpost.com/news/standard-chartered-sees-5000-upside-in-aave-but-the-math-hinges-on-two-big-ifs-cc7a22 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T13:35:39.053Z Standard Chartered sees 5,000% upside in Aave, but the math hinges on two big ifs defi https://media.zenfs.com/en/thestreet_881/dcb128bc20454e494bc126fa46d334f3 Aave logo on blurred crypto exchange interface, representing DeFi lending protocol https://www.thechainpost.com/news/uniswap-rolls-out-token-auctions-on-its-web-app-cutting-out-auction-middleware-8e32b5 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T13:30:38.226Z Uniswap rolls out token auctions on its web app, cutting out auction middleware defi https://image.blockchain.news/features/36A402A3BE66275A008D84DCF65E3009FFC99DBAA087D3186CABD06DC99B995D.jpg Uniswap web app interface showing token auction setup panel with clearing auction mechanism and settlement parameters https://www.thechainpost.com/news/bitcoins-price-spikes-didnt-drive-adoptioninfrastructure-did-8bca2c TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T13:30:38.226Z Bitcoin's price spikes didn't drive adoption—infrastructure did layer-1 https://filmdaily.co/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/108235234-1764690993224-gettyimages-2247341381-AFP_84UC93G_compressed-15.jpg Timeline of Bitcoin price milestones from $1,000 in 2013 through $60,000 in 2021, with infrastructure developments annotated at each level https://www.thechainpost.com/news/standard-chartered-sees-aave-at-3500-by-2030-heres-what-that-math-requires-79826a TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T13:25:38.854Z Standard Chartered sees Aave at $3,500 by 2030. Here's what that math requires. layer-1, defi https://img.decrypt.co/insecure/rs:fill:1024:512:1:0/plain/https://cdn.decrypt.co/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/aave-decrypt-style-01-gID_7.jpg@png Aave token price chart overlaid with Standard Chartered price targets for 2030 https://www.thechainpost.com/news/xweave-taps-solana-to-speed-up-asias-cross-border-treasury-operations-3d2342 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T13:25:38.854Z Xweave taps Solana to speed up Asia's cross-border treasury operations stablecoins, layer-1, macro, regulation https://www.finews.asia/images/Solana_.jpg Solana blockchain network visualization or Xweave platform interface showing multi-currency settlement corridors across Asia-Pacific https://www.thechainpost.com/news/fewer-than-one-in-five-eu-crypto-firms-ready-as-mica-deadline-hits-july-1-8f2f26 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T13:25:38.854Z fewer than one in five EU crypto firms ready as MiCA deadline hits july 1 regulation https://media.zenfs.com/en/euronews_uk_articles_973/48ab694e0762f61a9d8645c88a7db023 EU flag with crypto symbols and regulatory documentation, representing MiCA compliance deadline https://www.thechainpost.com/news/okx-founder-accuses-binance-of-exploiting-eu-licensing-as-regulatory-arbitrage-a913a9 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T13:25:38.854Z OKX founder accuses Binance of exploiting EU licensing as regulatory arbitrage security, regulation, exchanges https://bitcoinworld.co.in/wp-content/uploads/okx-founder-alleges-binance-eu-license-regulatory-arbitrage.jpg Composite image of trading screens and EU regulatory documents, symbolizing the tension between exchange licensing and global compliance strategies. https://www.thechainpost.com/news/uniswap-launches-no-code-token-auction-tool-for-onchain-price-discovery-d6b574 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T13:20:38.165Z Uniswap launches no-code token auction tool for onchain price discovery defi https://cdn.sanity.io/images/6oftkxoa/production/5ca97e6dddfae05462d7a7913f80528db48efd35-2048x1152.png Uniswap web app interface showing token auction configuration options with continuous clearing mechanism parameters https://www.thechainpost.com/news/ripples-japanese-stablecoin-win-came-on-ethereum-not-its-own-blockchain-036be6 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T13:15:38.491Z Ripple's Japanese stablecoin win came on Ethereum, not its own blockchain stablecoins, layer-1, defi, macro, regulation https://protos-media.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/24162719/Protos-Artwork-RippleJapan.jpg Japanese financial regulator seal or SBI VC Trade exchange interface showing RLUSD trading pair with Ethereum chain label https://www.thechainpost.com/news/binance-withdraws-greece-mica-application-ahead-of-expected-denial-4d2680 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T13:10:38.387Z Binance withdraws Greece MiCA application ahead of expected denial regulation, exchanges https://img.decrypt.co/insecure/rs:fill:1024:512:1:0/plain/https://cdn.decrypt.co/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/binance-decrypt-syle-01-gID_7.png@png Cryptocurrency exchange regulation and licensing document or regulatory notice https://www.thechainpost.com/news/binance-exits-greece-hunting-eu-authorization-before-mica-deadline-closes-89ae8f TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T13:10:38.387Z Binance exits Greece, hunting EU authorization before MiCA deadline closes regulation, exchanges https://cdn.sanity.io/images/6oftkxoa/production/0336dc23d54f1af6dbf13058641f5d29873f1214-2048x1152.png Close-up of a European Union flag in blue and gold, slightly out of focus. https://www.thechainpost.com/news/binance-exits-greece-mica-route-with-eu-deadline-at-hand-49d449 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T13:10:38.387Z Binance exits Greece MiCA route with EU deadline at hand regulation, exchanges https://www.thechainpost.com/news/crypto-pac-drops-8-million-on-three-state-primaries-as-political-spending-ramps--c8319d TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T13:10:38.387Z Crypto PAC drops $8 million on three state primaries as political spending ramps up regulation https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/hi-can-somebody-predict-the-next-us-elections-crypto-1.jpg Fairshake PAC logo and voting booth imagery representing campaign spending and electoral participation https://www.thechainpost.com/news/binance-drops-greek-license-bid-with-july-1-eu-deadline-looming-683100 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T13:10:38.387Z Binance drops Greek license bid with July 1 EU deadline looming regulation, exchanges https://www.thechainpost.com/news/memecoin-bounties-are-turning-online-dares-into-real-world-harm-555974 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T13:01:30.051Z Memecoin bounties are turning online dares into real-world harm security, memecoins https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/how-memecoin-marketing-crossed-from-online-speculation-into-real-world-risk.jpg Close-up of a smartphone screen showing a bounty platform interface with cryptocurrency rewards and challenge listings https://www.thechainpost.com/news/stablecoin-restrictions-for-community-banks-lack-evidence-of-actual-risk-9b96a5 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T13:01:30.051Z Stablecoin restrictions for community banks lack evidence of actual risk regulation https://www.thechainpost.com/news/uk-crypto-policy-split-between-ambition-and-caution-says-ex-fca-insider-47f946 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T13:01:30.051Z UK crypto policy split between ambition and caution, says ex-FCA insider regulation https://www.thechainpost.com/news/bitcoin-drops-into-the-rainbow-charts-dead-zone-and-the-pattern-has-a-mixed-trac-ce05f1 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T13:01:30.051Z bitcoin drops into the rainbow chart's 'dead zone' — and the pattern has a mixed track record layer-1 https://www.thechainpost.com/news/standard-chartered-sees-50x-upside-for-aave-by-2030-on-defi-growth-bet-f74afa TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T13:01:30.051Z Standard Chartered sees 50x upside for Aave by 2030 on DeFi growth bet defi https://www.thechainpost.com/news/standard-chartered-sees-tokenized-assets-feeding-aaves-lending-pool-71d34e TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T12:50:38.685Z Standard Chartered sees tokenized assets feeding Aave's lending pool defi https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/hi-expert-take-on-aave-hearing.jpg Aave interface with liquidity pools and lending markets displayed on screen https://www.thechainpost.com/news/bitcoin-runes-drive-transaction-surge-past-820000-daily-lifting-fees-to-two-year-b3845f TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T12:50:38.685Z Bitcoin runes drive transaction surge past 820,000 daily, lifting fees to two-year highs layer-1 https://www.thechainpost.com/news/aaves-path-to-growth-hinges-on-tokenized-assets-not-just-price-targets-b4d964 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T12:50:38.685Z Aave's path to growth hinges on tokenized assets, not just price targets defi https://www.thechainpost.com/news/senate-resumes-crypto-clarity-act-talks-as-first-broad-digital-asset-framework-i-7f7d30 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T12:45:38.318Z Senate resumes Crypto Clarity Act talks as first broad digital asset framework inches forward regulation https://cdn.open-pr.com/L/6/L623235961_g.jpg US Capitol building facade, symbolic of Senate legislative proceedings https://www.thechainpost.com/news/cryptoquant-flags-thinning-cash-reserves-at-michael-saylors-bitcoin-firm-8e2226 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T12:45:38.318Z CryptoQuant flags thinning cash reserves at Michael Saylor's bitcoin firm regulation https://www.thechainpost.com/news/main-streets-collapse-reignites-stablecoin-reserve-audit-debate-in-congress-fc9c37 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T12:45:38.318Z Main Street's collapse reignites stablecoin reserve-audit debate in Congress stablecoins, regulation https://www.tekedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/stablecoin-45.jpg Stacked financial documents and seal icons representing regulatory oversight and reserve verification standards https://www.thechainpost.com/news/midas-brings-tokenized-private-credit-to-aave-horizon-bridging-rwa-borrowing-onc-d00fb8 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T12:35:38.507Z Midas brings tokenized private credit to Aave Horizon, bridging RWA borrowing onchain defi, web3 https://mpost.io/wp-content/uploads/IMG_9047.jpg Aave Horizon RWA market interface showing mGLOBAL collateral and borrowing parameters https://www.thechainpost.com/news/ethereums-gap-as-a-small-business-payment-layer-stays-mostly-theoretical-b06bfa TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T12:35:38.507Z Ethereum's gap as a small-business payment layer stays mostly theoretical layer-1, defi https://cdn.vanguardngr.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Artboard-1.png Ethereum network diagram or small business accounting interface, representing blockchain payment infrastructure https://www.thechainpost.com/news/blackrocks-monthly-bitcoin-etf-and-schwabs-crypto-access-reshape-institutional-e-17fc90 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T12:35:38.507Z BlackRock's monthly Bitcoin ETF and Schwab's crypto access reshape institutional entry layer-1, etfs https://cdn.open-pr.com/L/6/L623297809_g.jpg Illustration of a traditional finance interface integrating cryptocurrency trading options https://www.thechainpost.com/news/circle-standardizes-usdc-payments-for-ai-agents-across-blockchains-a6f699 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T12:25:38.661Z Circle standardizes USDC payments for AI agents across blockchains stablecoins, layer-1 https://cdn.sanity.io/images/6oftkxoa/production/9fd042681ce4f99ea3b58e51546893021d830ede-2048x1152.png Technical specification document for machine payments protocol with USDC settlement flows across blockchain networks https://www.thechainpost.com/news/catholic-leaders-join-opposition-to-crypto-clarity-acts-developer-shield-c8f5e0 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T12:25:38.661Z Catholic leaders join opposition to crypto clarity act's developer shield regulation https://img.decrypt.co/insecure/rs:fill:1024:512:1:0/plain/https://cdn.decrypt.co/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/US-Capitol-decrypt-style-03-gID_7.png@png A printed copy of legislative text highlighting Section 3 of the Clarity Act alongside a letter addressed to Congress from Catholic leaders, arranged on a desk with a pen. https://www.thechainpost.com/news/0x-lets-ai-agents-pay-per-swap-with-usdc-no-signup-required-ed1e59 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T12:25:38.661Z 0x lets AI agents pay per swap with USDC, no signup required stablecoins, defi https://cdn.sanity.io/images/6oftkxoa/production/67ecef0d895919b282f595c9b78bde109a4547da-2048x1152.png Diagram showing an AI agent wallet paying USDC for a swap request via HTTP 402 response https://www.thechainpost.com/news/solanas-toss-bank-deal-marks-cryptos-move-into-regulated-banking-99d6de TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T12:20:38.543Z Solana's Toss Bank deal marks crypto's move into regulated banking layer-1, regulation https://media.assettype.com/analyticsinsight/2026-06-23/gwlypanh/Why-Solana%E2%80%99s-Partnership-with-Toss-Bank-Could-Be-a-Major-Milestone.jpg Solana blockchain network visualization alongside banking interface representing crypto and traditional finance integration https://www.thechainpost.com/news/sbi-plans-japans-first-yen-stablecoin-under-new-payment-law-27929d TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T12:20:38.543Z SBI plans Japan's first yen stablecoin under new payment law stablecoins, regulation https://cdn.sanity.io/images/6oftkxoa/production/dab37f9f9365e027df6f69e1ba755e5bd1f29e5e-2048x1152.png SBI Group headquarters or Japanese Financial Services Agency office building https://www.thechainpost.com/news/ens-delegates-escalate-foundation-proposal-framed-as-power-grab-25d4a1 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T12:20:38.543Z ENS delegates escalate: Foundation proposal framed as power grab macro, web3 https://cdn.thedefiant.io/scam-jpg-1ce625d6-fb89-4687-abb6-1be6fbb77b65.jpg Diagram showing ENS DAO governance structure with Foundation and delegate voting mechanisms https://www.thechainpost.com/news/bull-bitcoin-wins-mica-license-in-france-while-keeping-self-custody-intact-a71c6f TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T12:15:39.103Z Bull Bitcoin wins MiCA license in France while keeping self-custody intact layer-1, regulation https://www.thechainpost.com/news/mytonwallet-becomes-my-wallet-spreads-to-11-chains-as-stablecoin-volume-soars-bb0e60 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T12:15:39.103Z MyTonWallet becomes My Wallet, spreads to 11 chains as stablecoin volume soars stablecoins, layer-1, layer-2, security, defi, exchanges https://hackernoon.imgix.net/images/jEm0Gsq7mQUHLJ0ZGe4cAf9jPvU2-9283g9i.jpeg Screenshot of My Wallet interface showing unified portfolio dashboard across 11 blockchains with net worth, P&L tracking, and chain composition breakdown. https://www.thechainpost.com/news/ethlabs-launches-nonprofit-to-scale-ethereum-for-institutions-f540fc TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T12:10:38.685Z Ethlabs launches nonprofit to scale Ethereum for institutions layer-1 https://i.headtopics.com/images/2026/6/23/cointelegraph/ethlabs-launches-to-scale-ethereum-for-institution-ethlabs-launches-to-scale-ethereum-for-institution-233A23E671098DE9C128D9132BADA4A5.webp Ethereum logo with institutional building or scaling concept imagery https://www.thechainpost.com/news/stablecoin-supplies-contract-as-congress-circles-new-oversight-rules-dbd90d TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T12:10:38.685Z stablecoin supplies contract as congress circles new oversight rules stablecoins, regulation https://cdn.sanity.io/images/6oftkxoa/production/5e6d479891369853846773eecad125ed4ab64f70-2048x1152.png A stock photo of a U.S. Capitol building or Congressional chambers, representing legislative debate, or an abstract representation of two interconnected coins or currency symbols. https://www.thechainpost.com/news/bitcoin-slips-below-63000-as-etf-outflows-and-options-expiry-collide-at-quarter--34ad74 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T12:10:38.685Z Bitcoin slips below $63,000 as ETF outflows and options expiry collide at quarter end layer-1, etfs, regulation https://www.thechainpost.com/news/eu-regulator-orders-unlicensed-crypto-firms-out-as-mica-deadline-hits-502dde TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T12:10:38.685Z EU regulator orders unlicensed crypto firms out as MiCA deadline hits layer-1, regulation https://www.thechainpost.com/news/franklin-templeton-files-dividend-to-bitcoin-etf-reshaping-institutional-crypto--e538e3 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T12:05:38.970Z Franklin Templeton files dividend-to-bitcoin ETF, reshaping institutional crypto access layer-1, etfs https://cdn.open-pr.com/L/6/L623928348_g.jpg Charts showing Bitcoin price and the Fear and Greed Index sentiment gauge alongside institutional trading data https://www.thechainpost.com/news/ethereum-foundation-cuts-54-jobs-in-push-toward-smaller-cluster-based-structure-59e419 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T12:05:38.970Z Ethereum Foundation cuts 54 jobs in push toward smaller, cluster-based structure layer-1 https://img.decrypt.co/insecure/rs:fill:1024:512:1:0/plain/https://cdn.decrypt.co/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Ethereum-decrypt-style-04-gID_7.png@png Office environment or organizational structure visualization https://www.thechainpost.com/news/bitcoin-tests-60k-as-tech-selloff-spreads-to-crypto-markets-c24bf0 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T12:05:38.970Z Bitcoin tests $60K as tech selloff spreads to crypto markets layer-1, regulation https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/hi-elon-musks-net-worth-breakdown-tesla-spacex-and-cryptocurrency-holdings-explained.jpg Bitcoin price chart showing support level near $60,000 amid market volatility https://www.thechainpost.com/news/apples-threat-to-sparrow-dev-puts-macos-bitcoin-wallet-at-risk-a99a34 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T11:55:38.711Z Apple's threat to Sparrow dev puts macOS Bitcoin wallet at risk layer-1, security https://protos-media.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/23084825/Protos-Artwork-SparrowAppStore.jpg Timeline of Sparrow Bitcoin wallet counterfeit apps in Apple App Store with developer warning and account termination threat https://www.thechainpost.com/news/cryptos-infrastructure-test-hype-fades-as-builders-face-real-scrutiny-397997 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T11:50:38.229Z Crypto's infrastructure test: hype fades as builders face real scrutiny https://cdn.open-pr.com/L/6/L622596511_g.jpg Abstract visualization of cryptocurrency ecosystem consolidation and maturation https://www.thechainpost.com/news/new-zealands-regulator-defines-stablecoin-status-settling-a-key-legal-question-95ebc4 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T11:45:38.234Z New Zealand's regulator defines stablecoin status, settling a key legal question stablecoins, regulation https://images.theconversation.com/files/743098/original/file-20260621-63-6c31mj.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0&rect=0%2C610%2C5892%2C2946&q=45&auto=format&w=1356&h=668&fit=crop Close-up of official government document with regulatory text and official seal, partially visible over a neutral background https://www.thechainpost.com/news/baillie-gifford-launches-uk-regulated-tokenized-bond-fund-on-solana-and-ethereum-d5675b TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T11:40:38.765Z Baillie Gifford launches UK-regulated tokenized bond fund on Solana and Ethereum layer-1, macro, regulation https://cdn.sanity.io/images/6oftkxoa/production/e352c943761715f107aee5a960a76ac402614f79-2048x1152.png Baillie Gifford headquarters in Edinburgh, UK financial district https://www.thechainpost.com/news/moonpay-buys-entendre-to-add-ai-agents-to-stablecoin-payments-4b3295 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T11:40:38.765Z MoonPay buys Entendre to add AI agents to stablecoin payments stablecoins https://mmx.prnewswire.com/media/MS1814304/NEW-2026-MP-LOGO_Logo.jpg?id=OA2726853&p=original MoonPay logo and Entendre logo representing the acquisition announcement https://www.thechainpost.com/news/edelman-cryptos-real-growth-is-in-infrastructure-not-price-action-791dcb TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T11:35:38.290Z Edelman: crypto's real growth is in infrastructure, not price action https://www.thechainpost.com/news/trumps-quantum-orders-put-pressure-on-bitcoins-cryptography-but-migration-is-yea-daebd0 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T11:30:38.520Z Trump's quantum orders put pressure on Bitcoin's cryptography, but migration is years away layer-1 https://img.decrypt.co/insecure/rs:fill:1024:512:1:0/plain/https://cdn.decrypt.co/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/trump-decrypt-style-01-gID_7.png@png A stylized quantum computer chip overlaid with Bitcoin symbol, representing the intersection of quantum computing advances and cryptocurrency security concerns. https://www.thechainpost.com/news/why-strategys-bitcoin-token-cant-break-like-terra-did-bcd811 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T11:30:38.520Z Why Strategy's Bitcoin Token Can't Break Like Terra Did stablecoins, layer-1 https://img.decrypt.co/insecure/rs:fill:1024:512:1:0/plain/https://cdn.decrypt.co/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/michael-saylor-bitcoin-nashville-decrypt-style-gID_7.jpg@png Chart comparing Bitcoin price stability against Terra Luna's collapsed peg and Strategy STRC token mechanics https://www.thechainpost.com/news/aztec-locks-in-stage-2-by-surrendering-admin-control-to-governance-09adfd TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T11:30:38.520Z Aztec locks in Stage 2 by surrendering admin control to governance layer-1, layer-2 https://cdn.sanity.io/images/6oftkxoa/production/3459761ed26852093f10287df498cf923ca2c771-2048x1152.png Diagram showing on-chain governance voting structure with admin keys being removed from Aztec rollup contract https://www.thechainpost.com/news/ic3-study-most-ai-trading-agents-show-no-evidence-of-actually-trading-4b5866 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T11:25:38.310Z IC3 study: most AI trading agents show no evidence of actually trading regulation https://cdn.sanity.io/images/6oftkxoa/production/210ab44f0879c55276ba9180f885579916c46f65-2048x1152.png Blockchain network visualization with data nodes and transaction flow indicators, representing on-chain trading activity audit https://www.thechainpost.com/news/main-street-stablecoin-msusd-crashes-to-027-after-proof-of-reserves-vendor-exits-9c6632 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T11:25:38.310Z Main Street stablecoin msUSD crashes to $0.27 after proof-of-reserves vendor exits stablecoins, security, defi, macro, regulation https://protos-media.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/22145817/Protos-Artwork-DeFi-Problems.jpg Price chart showing msUSD collapsing from $1.00 peg to $0.27 over a 24-hour period on CoinGecko https://www.thechainpost.com/news/mev-bot-loses-75-million-to-sandwich-attack-threatens-suit-6a65d2 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T11:25:38.310Z MEV bot loses $7.5 million to sandwich attack, threatens suit layer-1 https://img.decrypt.co/insecure/rs:fill:1024:512:1:0/plain/https://cdn.decrypt.co/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Hacker-decrypt-style-02-gID_7.png@png Diagram or screenshot of Ethereum transaction flow or MEV bot interface showing transaction ordering and value extraction https://www.thechainpost.com/news/five-ef-researchers-spin-out-a-new-ethereum-lab-as-foundation-refines-how-it-fun-d5e194 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T11:25:38.310Z Five EF researchers spin out a new Ethereum lab as foundation refines how it funds offshoots layer-1 https://cdn.sanity.io/images/6oftkxoa/production/f741c930c5278b2b1e7b76cb08c2cd7cb9ff6218-2048x1152.png Abstract diagram representing Ethereum network nodes and research collaboration https://www.thechainpost.com/news/moneygram-becomes-solana-validator-as-remittance-firms-eye-blockchain-rails-3034ea TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T11:20:38.617Z MoneyGram becomes Solana validator as remittance firms eye blockchain rails stablecoins, layer-1, defi https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/hi-what-is-a-blockchain-validator.png Solana blockchain network visualization with validator nodes highlighted, representing MoneyGram's entry into network infrastructure https://www.thechainpost.com/news/bank-of-england-replaces-stablecoin-holding-caps-with-40-billion-issuance-guardr-145914 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T11:20:38.617Z Bank of England replaces stablecoin holding caps with £40 billion issuance guardrail stablecoins, regulation https://img.decrypt.co/insecure/rs:fill:1024:512:1:0/plain/https://cdn.decrypt.co/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/bank-of-england-decrypt-style-02-gID_7.jpg@png A stylized representation of a Bank of England building or symbol with financial charts, illustrating UK regulatory framework for digital currency issuers https://www.thechainpost.com/news/bitget-launches-real-stock-trading-through-us-brokers-sidestepping-tokenization--419261 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T11:20:38.617Z Bitget launches real stock trading through US brokers, sidestepping tokenization debates stablecoins, layer-1, regulation, exchanges https://images.financemagnates.com/images/Bitget%20%28shutterstock%29_id_7314f78d-6ea2-41b8-837c-6764eb13eeba_size900.jpg Bitget Stock+ interface showing real US stock trading integrated with cryptocurrency accounts https://www.thechainpost.com/news/microsoft-uncovers-usb-malware-targeting-crypto-wallets-through-clipboard-hijack-fc2235 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T11:20:38.617Z Microsoft uncovers USB malware targeting crypto wallets through clipboard hijacking security https://mb.com.ph/manilabulletin/uploads/images/2026/06/22/110629.webp Illustration of a USB drive with warning symbol and clipboard icon, representing malware transmission and crypto theft via clipboard hijacking https://www.thechainpost.com/news/nostr-lets-you-own-your-social-graph-the-security-cost-is-steep-6cdc93 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T11:20:38.617Z Nostr lets you own your social graph. The security cost is steep. layer-1, layer-2, security, regulation https://www.thechainpost.com/news/bitcoin-hits-peak-network-activity-while-transaction-value-cratering-to-dust-lev-cfa602 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T11:20:38.617Z Bitcoin hits peak network activity while transaction value cratering to dust levels layer-1 https://www.thechainpost.com/news/andy-burnhams-crypto-tightrope-enthusiasm-tempered-by-donation-controls-34e91a TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T11:15:38.160Z Andy Burnham's crypto tightrope: enthusiasm tempered by donation controls stablecoins, web3, regulation, exchanges https://protos-media.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/22145051/Protos-Artwork-BurnhamCrypto.jpg Andy Burnham at a Manchester crypto event in 2024, speaking about web3 opportunities. https://www.thechainpost.com/news/bank-of-england-tightens-stablecoin-rules-with-issuer-caps-and-reserve-mandates-c1d087 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T11:10:38.577Z Bank of England tightens stablecoin rules with issuer caps and reserve mandates stablecoins, regulation https://cdn.sanity.io/images/6oftkxoa/production/f71e82871d0f267808571ad764129ed5da3879e3-2048x1152.png Bank of England building in London https://www.thechainpost.com/news/taiko-warns-users-to-pull-bridge-funds-after-17m-theft-through-proof-verificatio-f2e06c TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T11:10:38.577Z Taiko warns users to pull bridge funds after $1.7M theft through proof verification exploit layer-1, layer-2, security https://img.decrypt.co/insecure/rs:fill:1024:512:1:0/plain/https://cdn.decrypt.co/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Ethereum-decrypt-style-03-gID_7.png@png Taiko logo on a red alert background with binary code or chain imagery https://www.thechainpost.com/news/tom-lees-bitmine-now-holds-47-of-ethereums-circulating-supply-8837da TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T11:10:38.577Z Tom Lee's BitMine now holds 4.7% of Ethereum's circulating supply layer-1, macro https://img.decrypt.co/insecure/rs:fill:1024:512:1:0/plain/https://cdn.decrypt.co/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/tom-lee-decrypt-style-gID_7.jpg@png Ethereum logo and staking concept illustration with accumulation chart https://www.thechainpost.com/news/andrew-cuomo-joins-okx-and-ice-in-crypto-joint-venture-3a23fa TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T11:10:38.577Z Andrew Cuomo joins OKX and ICE in crypto joint venture exchanges https://cdn.sanity.io/images/6oftkxoa/production/698f845d47c139e4cc3594fc94e13a35489e5d9c-2048x1152.png Andrew Cuomo at a podium during his time as New York governor. https://www.thechainpost.com/news/moneygram-runs-a-solana-validator-to-push-stablecoin-remittances-3d1bf8 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T11:05:38.444Z MoneyGram runs a Solana validator to push stablecoin remittances stablecoins, layer-1 https://www.thechainpost.com/news/mev-bot-jaredfromsubwayeth-drained-of-75m-in-token-approvals-trap-4e3781 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T11:05:38.444Z MEV bot JaredFromSubway.eth drained of $7.5M in token approvals trap stablecoins, layer-1, security, defi, etfs, regulation https://protos-media.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/22105447/Protos-Artwork-JaredHacked.jpg Ethereum blockchain transaction diagram showing token approval flow and fund drainage stages https://www.thechainpost.com/news/saylors-strategy-raises-335-million-cash-buffer-as-bitcoin-purchases-slow-6934cd TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T11:05:38.444Z Saylor's strategy raises $335 million cash buffer as bitcoin purchases slow layer-1, macro, regulation https://www.thechainpost.com/news/bitcoin-slides-as-fed-rate-hike-risk-outweighs-iran-ceasefire-relief-0efe67 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T11:00:38.506Z Bitcoin slides as Fed rate-hike risk outweighs Iran ceasefire relief layer-1, etfs, macro https://www.thechainpost.com/news/bitcoin-miners-squeezed-tighter-as-margins-collapse-jpmorgan-warns-950eda TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T11:00:38.506Z Bitcoin miners squeezed tighter as margins collapse, JPMorgan warns layer-1, mining, regulation https://www.thechainpost.com/news/goldfinchs-africa-lending-collapse-shows-crypto-cant-replace-credit-underwriting-9d9ec3 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T11:00:38.506Z Goldfinch's Africa lending collapse shows crypto can't replace credit underwriting layer-1, memecoins, defi, regulation, exchanges https://protos-media.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/22080817/Protos-Artwork-CryptoAfricaG.jpg Token price chart showing GFI declining from peak of $32.94 in January 2022 to below $0.07 today, marked with key default milestones https://www.thechainpost.com/news/ethereum-validators-face-vote-on-redirecting-staking-rewards-to-fund-public-good-c6e4a0 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T10:55:38.100Z Ethereum validators face vote on redirecting staking rewards to fund public goods layer-1, defi https://www.thechainpost.com/news/bank-of-england-scraps-stablecoin-holding-limits-imposes-40-billion-issuance-cap-e983a8 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T10:55:38.100Z Bank of England scraps stablecoin holding limits, imposes £40 billion issuance cap instead stablecoins, regulation https://www.thechainpost.com/news/bank-of-england-drops-retail-limits-on-stablecoins-caps-issuance-at-50-billion-17ea3b TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T10:55:38.100Z Bank of England drops retail limits on stablecoins, caps issuance at $50 billion stablecoins, macro, regulation https://www.thechainpost.com/news/arbitrums-71m-freeze-exposes-the-decentralization-gap-b99935 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T10:50:38.176Z Arbitrum's $71M freeze exposes the decentralization gap stablecoins, layer-2 https://hackernoon.imgix.net/images/jCkfq1LW0RQR4f2S33BH5Y3EfdY2-ued325e.jpeg Code flow diagram showing Arbitrum Security Council multisig structure with centralized freeze authority overlay https://www.thechainpost.com/news/coinbase-launches-ai-advisor-and-derivatives-as-exchange-pushes-beyond-spot-trad-e8a5b5 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T10:50:38.176Z Coinbase launches AI advisor and derivatives as exchange pushes beyond spot trading exchanges https://media.zenfs.com/en/Benzinga/c9190e8688d6fd402415f5309b43fdf5 Coinbase logo and interface displayed on a computer screen with cryptocurrency trading charts visible in the background https://www.thechainpost.com/news/taiko-shuts-layer-2-after-attacker-forges-17m-in-bridge-withdrawals-96bb62 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T10:50:38.176Z Taiko shuts layer 2 after attacker forges $1.7M in bridge withdrawals layer-1, layer-2, security https://www.thechainpost.com/news/bitcoin-developers-want-to-kill-the-cpfp-loophole-that-broadcasts-wallet-fingerp-a713ec TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T10:50:38.176Z bitcoin developers want to kill the cpfp loophole that broadcasts wallet fingerprints layer-1 https://www.thechainpost.com/news/altura-shuts-stablecoin-vault-after-wave-of-withdrawal-requests-d0f993 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T10:45:38.558Z Altura shuts stablecoin vault after wave of withdrawal requests stablecoins https://www.thechainpost.com/news/g7-names-north-korea-as-crypto-theft-threat-in-global-security-statement-d70f30 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T10:40:38.332Z G7 names North Korea as crypto theft threat in global security statement security https://www.thechainpost.com/news/franklin-templeton-files-for-bitcoin-dividend-etfs-adding-institutional-demand-l-22fde4 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T10:35:38.805Z Franklin Templeton files for Bitcoin dividend ETFs, adding institutional demand layer layer-1, etfs https://cdn.open-pr.com/L/6/L620133363_g.jpg Franklin Templeton logo and a visual representation of dividend flows converting to Bitcoin, symbolizing automated reinvestment mechanism https://www.thechainpost.com/news/ethereum-sandwich-bot-loses-75m-to-its-own-playbook-280a2f TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T10:30:39.445Z Ethereum sandwich bot loses $7.5M to its own playbook stablecoins, layer-1, security https://www.thechainpost.com/news/ethereums-value-capture-problem-before-glamsterdam-upgrade-5a21d4 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T10:25:38.131Z Ethereum's value capture problem before Glamsterdam upgrade layer-1 https://media.assettype.com/analyticsinsight/2026-06-20/0qdftty6/ETH-Slips-as-Glamsterdam-Threatens-Value-Capture.jpg Ethereum network visualization with validator nodes and layer-2 scaling solutions https://www.thechainpost.com/news/zhao-wants-satoshis-bitcoin-frozen-to-protect-against-quantum-threats-dc3d29 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T10:25:38.131Z Zhao wants Satoshi's Bitcoin frozen to protect against quantum threats layer-1, exchanges https://bitcoinworld.co.in/wp-content/uploads/changpeng-zhao-freeze-satoshi-bitcoin-quantum-threat.jpg Changpeng Zhao speaking at a cryptocurrency conference about protocol security https://www.thechainpost.com/news/xrp-etfs-soak-up-144-billion-while-token-price-collapses-39-3fb186 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T10:25:38.131Z XRP ETFs soak up $1.44 billion while token price collapses 39% etfs, regulation https://www.newscase.com/wp-content/uploads/ai-imgs/3604058040CR-2026-06-20-07-34-06.png XRP token price chart showing decline from July 2025 peak of $3.65 to current levels near $1.08, contrasted with institutional ETF inflow data https://www.thechainpost.com/news/eu-opens-mica-to-rewrites-after-industry-pushes-stablecoin-and-defi-fixes-b29513 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T10:20:38.860Z EU opens MiCA to rewrites after industry pushes stablecoin and DeFi fixes defi, regulation https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/article-covers-235000-european-sec-proposal-licensing-concerns.jpg European Commission building in Brussels, symbolic of EU regulatory activity https://www.thechainpost.com/news/bitcoin-miners-chase-ai-computing-profits-as-block-rewards-thin-out-bb0187 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T10:20:38.860Z Bitcoin miners chase AI computing profits as block rewards thin out layer-1, mining https://i.headtopics.com/images/2026/6/20/cointelegraph/bitcoin-miners-shift-focus-to-ai-and-data-center-bitcoin-miners-shift-focus-to-ai-and-data-center-4CA0C32409004EF513F36AB7D3F9A515.webp Industrial Bitcoin mining facility with rows of ASIC hardware and cooling infrastructure. https://www.thechainpost.com/news/ricardo-salinas-bets-on-bitcoin-as-fiat-erodes-sidesteps-ai-bubble-0613a0 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T10:15:38.348Z Ricardo Salinas bets on Bitcoin as fiat erodes, sidesteps AI bubble layer-1, regulation https://image.coinpedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/19185745/bitcoin-price-slips-below-crucial-support-at-63000-heres-why-traders-now-watch-60000-support.webp Ricardo Salinas, Mexican billionaire investor, speaking during recent interview on Bitcoin and fiat currency. https://www.thechainpost.com/news/thailands-dsi-expands-crypto-mining-probe-traces-flows-to-chinese-capital-networ-63885c TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T10:15:38.348Z Thailand's DSI expands crypto mining probe, traces flows to Chinese capital networks mining, regulation https://media.nationthailand.com/2026/06/tGFTROqfYnB4xLEYkIHo.webp Thai police investigating illegal cryptocurrency mining operations and money laundering networks https://www.thechainpost.com/news/shiba-inus-golden-cross-stalls-as-meme-coin-momentum-hits-a-wall-cfa575 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T10:10:38.594Z Shiba Inu's golden cross stalls as meme coin momentum hits a wall memecoins https://media.assettype.com/analyticsinsight/2026-06-19/mhkheuno/Shiba-Inu-Golden-Cross-Sparks-Bull-Trap-Concerns-as-Momentum-Fades.jpg Chart showing Shiba Inu price action with golden cross pattern and declining volume overlay https://www.thechainpost.com/news/ethereum-drops-to-2-month-low-near-2050-as-whales-buy-and-leverage-liquidations--ebac71 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T09:55:00.775Z Ethereum drops to ~2-month low near $2,050 as whales buy and leverage liquidations hit stablecoins, layer-1 https://resources.cryptocompare.com/news/27/62418949.jpeg Ethereum (ETH) price chart trending downward toward the $2,000 area with liquidation activity highlighted https://www.thechainpost.com/news/crypto-ceos-are-paying-more-for-personal-security-as-physical-attacks-on-holders-65b0a5 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T09:55:00.775Z Crypto CEOs are paying more for personal security as physical attacks on holders climb stablecoins, layer-1, security, regulation, exchanges https://resources.cryptocompare.com/news/27/62435212.jpeg A generic photo of a crypto security guard detail outside an office, representing the shift from digital threats to physical protection for executives https://www.thechainpost.com/news/us-has-a-head-start-in-the-race-to-shape-digital-currencies-46905a TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T09:55:00.775Z US has a head start in the race to shape digital currencies https://images.english.elpais.com/resizer/v2/NXBKYKRVIJATHB3ZPONZ2WERXA.JPG?auth=faf66b98def9cb63b4d561f4de0db872c91a631b52b7ef075b4079bcf2f6332c Generic newsroom graphic showing a dollar sign over a digital network background https://www.thechainpost.com/news/bitcoin-etf-outflows-arent-panic-santiment-says-they-fit-patient-accumulation-pa-7ececb TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T09:55:00.775Z Bitcoin ETF outflows aren’t panic, Santiment says they fit “patient accumulation” patterns layer-1, etfs https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy1pbWFnZXMuY3RtZWRpYS5pby9tZWRpYS9hcnRpY2xlLWNvdmVycy9hcnRpY2xlLWNvdmVycy0yMzcyOTItc3BvdC1iaXRjb2luLWV0Zi1vdXRmbG93LWludmVzdG9ycy1idGMtZHVtcC5qcGc=.jpg Bitcoin ETF outflows visualized as arrows moving away from a fund https://www.thechainpost.com/news/sec-okays-nasdaq-bitcoin-index-options-cash-settled-qbtc-on-phlx-87ad77 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T09:55:00.775Z SEC okays Nasdaq Bitcoin index options, cash-settled QBTC on Phlx layer-1, regulation, exchanges https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy1pbWFnZXMuY3RtZWRpYS5pby9tZWRpYS9hcnRpY2xlLWNvdmVycy9oaS1iaXRjb2luLWdvZXMtZm9yLW5hc2RhcS5qcGc=.jpg A screen showing the ticker QBTC and an options trading interface alongside a Bitcoin index reference https://www.thechainpost.com/news/newsdataio-pitches-apemars-after-a-1219-return-claim-and-pushes-it-past-top-10-3e25fd TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T09:55:00.775Z NewsData.io pitches APEMARS after a 1,219% “return” claim and pushes it past top-10 https://cdn.open-pr.com/L/5/L522240270_g.jpg A bar chart with a large percentage gain label reading 1219% next to the word APEMARS https://www.thechainpost.com/news/namibia-judge-revokes-bail-for-missing-suspects-in-crypto-fraud-and-trafficking--b77ec7 TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T09:55:00.775Z Namibia judge revokes bail for missing suspects in crypto fraud and trafficking case https://resources.cryptocompare.com/news/14/62412876.jpeg Gavel and courtroom doorway with a subtle crypto motif https://www.thechainpost.com/news/solana-chainlink-and-cardano-post-gains-as-bitcoin-reclaims-80000capital-shifts--a5492d TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T09:55:00.775Z Solana, Chainlink, and Cardano post gains as Bitcoin reclaims $80,000—capital shifts to altcoins https://techbullion.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/N-57.jpg Chart-style illustration showing Bitcoin near $80,000 while Solana, Chainlink, and Cardano rise over the past month https://www.thechainpost.com/news/bitcoin-slips-below-75k-as-crypto-liquidations-near-1b-and-etfs-shed-over-125b-b5bffb TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T09:55:00.775Z Bitcoin slips below $75K as crypto liquidations near $1B and ETFs shed over $1.25B layer-1, regulation https://img.decrypt.co/insecure/rs:fill:1024:512:1:0/plain/https://cdn.decrypt.co/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/bitcoin-down-crash-decrypt-style-1-gID_7.jpg@png Bitcoin price chart with a dip below $75K and liquidation levels trending upward https://www.thechainpost.com/news/ishares-iblc-dips-11-friday-as-volume-falls-sharply-0b05cd TheChainPost en 2026-07-02T09:55:00.775Z iShares IBLC dips 1.1% Friday as volume falls sharply etfs https://www.marketbeat.com/logos/ishares-blockchain-and-tech-etf-logo-1200x675.png?v=20220615160602 Chart-style depiction of an iShares ETF quote with IBLC and daily volume down