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Bitwise's Q2 2026 report reveals a third consecutive quarter of negative returns for crypto markets. Despite the bearish trend, prediction markets, tokenized RWAs, and revenue from top protocols show explosive year-over-year growth, highlighting a shifting market landscape.
Read MoreZcash's critical NU6.3 upgrade, Ironwood, is scheduled to activate on July 28 at 8 PM Beijing Time. This major update addresses a serious vulnerability in the Orchard privacy pool and implements new security protocols to prevent potential counterfeiting, marking a significant step in network hardening.
Read MoreNEAR Protocol has deployed its 2.13.0 mainnet upgrade, introducing post-quantum signature support, dynamic resharding, enhanced Gas key management, deterministic contract yield IDs, and P2P state sync. This upgrade significantly boosts network security, scalability, and developer experience.
Read MoreBitcoin has decisively broken the $64,000 resistance level, currently trading at $64,001.42 with a 3.66% gain in 24 hours. Market volatility is intensifying significantly. This article analyzes the current dynamics and provides essential risk management guidance for navigating this turbulent phase.
Read MoreSecurity protocol Relay Protocol warns of a surge in "honeypot" token scams on the newly launched Robinhood Chain. These malicious tokens use smart contracts that allow buying but block selling or transfers, permanently trapping investor funds. The threat coincides with a spike in user activity and token creation on the chain.
Read MoreSouth Korean financial authorities are conducting a comprehensive review of single-stock leveraged ETFs launched in May. Multiple agencies are assessing their market impact and considering new regulations to mitigate potential risks and volatility.
Read MoreThe Ethereum Foundation's Protocol Support Team has been dissolved. This team previously coordinated core developer meetings, tracked network upgrades, and supported EIPs. Its disbandment signals a potential shift in Ethereum's core development governance, raising questions about future protocol coordination.
Read MoreOKX will list Solstice (SLX) for spot trading on July 10. Deposits open at 10:00, with early SLX/USDT orders accepted from 19:00 to 20:00. Spot trading begins at 20:00, and withdrawals open at 22:00 (UTC+8).
Read MoreJPMorgan's AI investment agents dynamically adjusted allocations between stocks and bonds in a 20-year backtest, achieving higher returns and lower volatility than the classic 60/40 portfolio. Researchers caution that this is historical simulation, not live performance.
Read MoreCurrent Bitcoin downturn shows structural differences: shallower declines, rising cycle lows signal maturing asset and institutional adoption. While macro factors and AI divert capital, professional investors view pullbacks as accumulation opportunities, shifting focus from survival to strategic entry.
Read MoreNorth Carolina's new budget imposes a 6% tax on prediction market net fees starting 2027 while recognizing CFTC federal oversight without state licensing. This contrasts with increased sports betting taxes and establishes a novel regulatory approach as other states face legal battles.
Read MoreA leading prediction market platform is pursuing regulatory approval to legally offer margin trading in the United States. This move involves registering as a Futures Commission Merchant and amending rulebooks. If successful, it could allow users to bet on outcomes with less capital and attract more sophisticated traders, potentially reshaping the market.
Read MorePublic companies significantly increased Bitcoin purchases in Q2 2026, acquiring approximately 110,000 BTC—1.8 times the combined total of the previous two quarters. Corporate Bitcoin holdings now exceed 1.26 million BTC, representing over 6% of the total supply, indicating sustained institutional interest in digital asset allocation.
Read MoreStablecoin protocol Ethena has completed a key user-driven upgrade. All registered users can now mint and redeem the synthetic dollar USDe using USDC without any fees, enhancing accessibility and user experience.
Read MoreOn-chain data reveals a mysterious whale, previously profitable from shorting 16 altcoins on Hyperliquid, has transferred over $13.7M worth of ETH to Binance, likely for selling. The address's recent moves have sparked speculation about market impact.
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