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Bitcoin remains stagnant despite appearing slightly more optimistic, while Ethereum experienced its worst weekly signal in years, marked by a weekly death cross.

Bitcoin ETFs are showing signs of recovery after experiencing a record outflow of $8 billion. Investors have reduced their holdings since mid-May.

BNB Chain is planning a new Layer-1 infrastructure by 2026 to enhance transaction speed, support AI-powered applications, and compete with traditional financial systems, while also preparing for advancements in quantum computing.

Ripple and XRP have signed a multi-year deal with the Kansas Jayhawks, featuring the XRP logo on their jerseys. The partnership marks Ripple and XRP's entry into the sports marketing space as the latest cryptocurrency brands to do so.

Malaysia seized over 75,000 crypto mining rigs in a power-theft crackdown, resulting in 629 arrests after more than 3,000 raids since 2022.

Kraken, a crypto exchange, secured a $22M award after arbitrator ruled in its favor following accounting firm Mazars' abandonment of a nearly completed audit during Operation Choke Point 2.0.

Vanguard has hired a Head of Digital Assets as crypto majors decline due to the U.S. military strike on Iran ending a ceasefire. A meme coin frenzy is occurring on the Robinhood chain.

Bankers filed a Suspicious Activity Report in May 2024 regarding a £5M gift from a Tether billionaire to Farage. The report prompted the National Crime Agency to assess whether further investigation is warranted.

Anthropic removed a hidden tracker in the Claude code after researchers raised privacy concerns. The company stated the tool was intended to prevent abuse and AI model extraction, but critics questioned its undisclosed monitoring.

The SEC updated its agenda to indicate that a key crypto rulemaking is slated to be released for public comment in July, signaling progress on its long-promised crypto safe harbor.

Tether has invested $20 million in Brazilian crypto exchange Mercado Bitcoin to support its expansion across Latin America. The investment aims to fuel Mercado Bitcoin's growth in the region.

A University of Manchester study warns that universities are not adequately preparing graduates for AI-driven workplaces, urging schools to shift focus from AI cheating concerns to equipping students for automation-shaped careers.

Investors who purchased BIG3 NFTs are suing Ice Cube's Basketball League, alleging deceptive and fraudulent marketing. The buyers expected team ownership perks but claim these promises were unfulfilled.

China may be following the US's lead in cracking down on AI exports. The country is reportedly building the same power to cut off its AI that the US deployed against Anthropic in June.

Radar Chat integrates encrypted messaging with self-custodial Bitcoin payments using Signal’s open-source technology and the Lightning Network. The platform aims to simplify Bitcoin transactions to the ease of sending a text message.

Kenya's Capital Markets Authority aims to monitor over 20 blockchains using a blockchain tool to detect fraud, money laundering, and sanctions evasion under the country's new cryptocurrency law.

Coinbase has been authorized by the UK's FCA to offer equities and derivatives to users, aligning with its goal of creating an 'everything exchange' that combines crypto and traditional financial products.

Michael Saylor becomes a major Bitcoin seller. A memecoin is exploited through governance. Bernstein maintains a $150k price target for Bitcoin.

Traders are suing Polymarket over a post-event rule change that invalidated their 'Yes' bets on Strategy's Bitcoin sale. The plaintiffs claim the rule alteration caused their winning bets to become losses.

MediaFuse, the parent company of Chainwire, has launched TechnologyWire, a newswire service optimized for AI search tools like ChatGPT and Gemini. The service offers guaranteed placement across tech media platforms and content tailored for AI-driven discovery.