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The first summer round of SKR token claims for the Solana Seeker phone is now live via Seed Vault wallet, running for 30 days. Users can claim tokens across three reward tiers (up to 3000 SKR) and participate in staking afterward.
Read MoreThe market cap of Solana-based meme coin Jimothy exploded from $60,000 to $22 million within 24 hours. One trader turned an initial $3,080 into $264,000, securing a profit of $261,000 and an astounding 8,474% return, highlighting the extreme volatility and profit potential in the crypto meme coin space.
Read MoreA massive $2.5 billion Bitcoin bull call spread emerged on Deribit, betting on BTC reaching $72K by month-end. This institutional-scale trade coincides with the upcoming Fed meeting, suggesting some big players anticipate macro-driven price action.
Read MoreBinance Wallet's Meme Rush feature now supports filtering multiple Launchpad projects on Robinhood Chain. The update also enables simultaneous tracking of tokens across BSC, Solana, Ethereum, Base, and Robinhood Chain, offering users a unified view of multi-chain market dynamics and trending assets.
Read MoreKimi-K3 has achieved top ranking in the Frontend Code Arena with a score of 1679, surpassing Claude 5. This highlights its strong performance in AI-driven programming tasks and reshapes the competitive landscape for code-generation models.
Read MoreOn-chain data reveals whale address geministar.eth transferred 19,235 ETH (worth ~$35.34M) to Binance. The ETH was withdrawn from the exchange a month ago at ~$1,766. The move, likely profit-taking, yielded an estimated $1.4M gain, raising concerns about short-term selling pressure on Ethereum.
Read MoreA key Bitcoin derivatives momentum indicator has plunged from 41% to 13%, signaling sharply waning bullish pressure. Despite this, BTC price holds near $63.9K, preventing a full bearish shift. Market direction hinges on whether the indicator turns negative or if spot demand sustains prices amid declining derivatives-driven momentum.
Read MoreKey developments on July 18 include Morgan Stanley's Ethereum ETF fee announcement, Turing Quantum's hybrid quantum computing platform launch, and industry discussions on corporate Bitcoin adoption. Consensys addressed a security incident, while geopolitical tensions surfaced with Iran's policy shift.
Read MoreIran's Deputy Foreign Minister announced on the 18th that Iran has ceased implementing the US-Iran understanding, citing Washington's failure to uphold its commitments, escalating bilateral tensions.
Read MoreBlockchain firm Consensys revealed a security consultant linked to North Korea accessed its systems for a month. The company revoked access and launched an investigation, finding no asset theft, malicious code, or impact on user security. Some product launches were temporarily halted.
Read MoreMoore Threads co-founder Wang Dong states that the AI inference market is fragmented, with no 'universal chip' dominating all scenarios. Success lies in flexible hardware-software solutions. He also highlights the superior cost-performance of cutting-edge Chinese large language models.
Read MoreMorgan Stanley's proposed Ethereum and Solana ETFs have moved closer to launch, with newly filed documents revealing a management fee of 0.14%. This competitive pricing strategy positions these funds to attract institutional interest and marks a significant step in bridging traditional finance with digital assets.
Read MoreFuturist Kevin Kelly suggested at the World AI Conference that if token costs become a key competitive factor, China's open-source AI models could gain a significant strategic advantage, praising the country's proactive exploration in this domain.
Read MoreOn-chain analysis reveals the Base memecoin BRIAN plummeted sharply amid shifting market sentiment. One address suffered an 88.7% loss, facing $159K in unrealized losses after buying near the peak. This highlights the extreme volatility and risks associated with celebrity-influenced meme assets.
Read MoreSecurity researchers uncovered OkoBot malware, using ~20 modules to steal crypto wallet seed phrases and credentials. It spreads via social engineering and fake developer tools, targeting hardware wallets with fake recovery interfaces, keylogging, and screen recording capabilities.
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