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CT3 announced a shift from a single smart contract model to multiple dedicated Storage Contracts to address rapid user growth and improve scalability, transparency, and capacity deployment. The new model ties fixed storage allocations to individual contracts, enables external participants to finance capacity expansions, and retains on-chain verific…
Bitcoin moved higher on Wednesday, briefly reaching a three-week peak after U.S. consumer price index data came in softer than anticipated, easing immediate fears of an imminent Federal Reserve rate increase. Gains across cryptocurrencies were muted as renewed U.S.-Iran military strikes and the prospect of further oil-driven inflation kept markets …
The United States and the United Kingdom issued a joint framework through the Transatlantic Taskforce for Markets of the Future that sets out a coordinated approach to stablecoin regulation. The two governments said they will seek aligned, risk-based rules to enable safe cross-border payments, settlements and tokenized financial markets while prote…
Crystal Intelligence launched Ask Crystal, an on-demand AI analyst within Crystal Expert that reads full on-chain activity for any transfer and returns a single, structured narrative supported by verifiable blockchain evidence. The feature consolidates transfer details, fund connections, alert context, and prior interactions into one plain-language…
Global crypto trading platform BYDFi attended the Peru Blockchain Conference 2026 in Lima on July 10-11, joining an industry gathering the organizers say drew more than 4,000 attendees, 100+ speakers and over 50 sponsors. BYDFi staffed a busy booth where the team discussed trading access, execution and user experience, distributed Newcastle United–…
BYDFi attended the Peru Blockchain Conference 2026 on July 10-11 at JW Marriott Larcomar in Miraflores, Lima. The event, in its fifth year, hosted more than 4,000 attendees, over 100 speakers, and 50+ sponsors, with programming spanning crypto, Web3, trading, fintech, AI, and regulatory frameworks in Peru and LATAM. BYDFi staffed an active booth, d…
Bitcoin traded just under $64,000 over the weekend, demonstrating resilience despite renewed military action involving Iran, a fresh closure declaration for the Strait of Hormuz, mounting momentum on U.S. digital asset legislation, and a deepening split among developers over a proposal to limit non-financial data on the blockchain.
Bitcoin recovered to just above $64,000 after an earlier dip near $61,000, with market participants factoring in new U.S. policy measures, continued institutional uptake and analyst warnings that future cycles may yield steadier gains. Key regulatory signals included a four-year restriction on a Federal Reserve digital currency enacted via a housin…
<p>NOWPayments has introduced a zero-fee payout infrastructure that substitutes traditional wallet-based cryptocurrency transfers with instant email-based payouts. The company says the approach removes blockchain network fees, reduces operational complexity, and automates mass disbursements for businesses such as affiliate networks, marketplaces, g…
TrueDAO has closed a $10 million strategic financing round led by Brevan Howard Digital, with Zee Prime Capital and Jump Capital participating. The capital will be directed toward developing the protocol's smart contract architecture, AI-powered risk monitoring and stress testing, independent security audits and monitoring, multi-jurisdictional leg…
<p>Standard Chartered flagged that uncertainty around Strategy's (formerly MicroStrategy) evolving approach to managing its Bitcoin reserves is creating short-term market noise, but the bank left its end-2026 Bitcoin price target at $100,000. The note highlights a shift away from the firm's long-standing 'never sell' stance toward a more nuanced us…
Bitcoin rallied on Friday, rising above $64,000 and positioning itself for a roughly 2% weekly gain as technology sector strength and softer crude oil prices improved risk sentiment. Traders remained cautious, however, as developments tied to U.S.-Iran tensions continued to shape market dynamics. Continued inflows into U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs and pa…
Bitcoin steadied above $62,000 on Thursday after a sharp pullback the prior session as investors digested a re-escalation of U.S.-Iran hostilities. The world’s largest cryptocurrency last traded 0.6% lower at $62,275.9 by 01:31 ET (05:31 GMT), having earlier in the week reached highs near $64,600 before trimming gains on geopolitical concerns. Broa…
Cantor Equity Partners I Inc. and BSTR Holdings said they have abandoned the original merger agreement they signed last year and will seek amended terms that reflect current market conditions. The pair canceled the private financing tied to the initial deal, indefinitely postponed a shareholder vote, and returned previously canceled redemption requ…
Bitcoin remained above $63,000 after trimming some recent gains, as investors balanced fresh geopolitical activity in the Middle East against an improving flow picture for U.S.-listed spot bitcoin ETFs. Broader risk sentiment was weighed down by weakness in tech-related equities and continued scrutiny of macroeconomic signals that could shape inter…
Bitcoin recently revisited lows around $60,000 before a limited recovery to roughly $63,000, leaving the token about 54% below its cycle peak of about $125,000 in November 2025. Bernstein analysts, led by Gautam Chhugani, characterize this correction as materially shallower than previous cycles and point to corporate treasury buying and evolving mi…
Bitcoin rose above $62,000 on Sunday amid renewed market attention to a U.S. cryptocurrency bill gaining traction, growing institutional involvement and a reminder of persistent security and speculative risks in the sector. Trading was thin over the weekend as investors monitored political developments in Washington, large corporate holdings, a pat…
Bitcoin traded above $62,000 amid subdued weekend activity as market participants balance recent slowing institutional inflows with rising corporate interest and potential machine-to-machine payment use cases. Research from CryptoQuant suggests a substantially larger pool of new capital may be necessary to fuel a major upswing, while corporate hold…
BTSE Group and PT Aset Kripto Internasional have launched BTSE Indonesia, a regulated digital asset exchange operating under a license from Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority (OJK). The platform, created through a joint venture and following the rebranding of NVX, will provide IDR deposit and withdrawal rails, IDR-denominated trading pairs, a…
Bitcoin traded above $61,000 and was positioned for a weekly gain after U.S. employment figures suggested cooling in the labor market, easing bets on an imminent Federal Reserve rate increase. Renewed demand for spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) also helped stabilize prices following a prior stretch of withdrawals.
<p>Bybit has launched its payment card in Peru, bringing a virtual, dual-currency card that draws directly from users' Bybit accounts and offers tiered cashback plus full rebates on selected digital subscriptions. New Peruvian users who apply, complete identity verification and top up a minimum of 100 USDT are eligible for a 120 USDT welcome bundle…
<p>BTCC said its World Cup Showdown promotion, part of the exchange’s 15th anniversary activities and run in partnership with the Argentine Football Association, produced sizable increases in daily futures trading volume on days immediately before Argentina’s matches. The platform applied a 1.25x trading-volume boost during the 24 hours ahead of ki…
Bybit has introduced the Fiat & Pay Summer Splash campaign, offering participants the chance to share a 25,000 USDT prize pool by completing qualifying fiat deposits and Bybit Pay transactions between July 2 and July 15, 2026. The promotion requires registration and identity verification, offers multiple lucky-draw entry routes for deposits and pay…
Bitcoin recovered above the $60,000 threshold on Thursday, gaining about 3% as traders awaited U.S. nonfarm payrolls for clues on Federal Reserve policy. Despite the bounce, the cryptocurrency market remains under strain following a sustained selloff, persistent outflows from U.S. spot ETFs and waning institutional demand. Major altcoins also trade…
Liquid Mercury has filed its MERC crypto-asset white paper with the Central Bank of Ireland and the document has been added to the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) MiCA white paper register. The inclusion satisfies the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) disclosure requirement that applies before a non-exempt crypto-asset can be offered…
