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Russia's largest private bank Alfa-Bank tests crypto trading
Alfa-Bank is testing cryptocurrency trading for qualified investors as Russia moves toward regulating digital assets and banks prepare new crypto services.
Crypto for Advisors: Q2 2026 Digital Asset Review
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Live markets: Second day of U.S, Iran conflict keeps markets volatile as oil drops
SK Hynix's U.S. listing is more than seven times oversubscribed, according to people familiar with the matter, with demand coming from global long-only funds, sovereign wealth funds and technology-focused investors.
Hyundai Completes First Stablecoin-Based Cross-Border Payment Trial
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SWIFT launches blockchain ledger with 17-bank tokenized deposit pilot
SWIFT launched its new blockchain ledger that will host a tokenized bank deposit pilot for 17 major banks seeking faster cross-border payments.
A 20-Year-Old's Crypto Wallet Moved $123M in Romance-Scam Cash: Interpol Says
A 20-year-old's cryptocurrency wallet moved more than $122.5 million in just 10 months as part of a scheme to launder money stolen from romance-scam victims, Interpol said, in one of the standout cases from a sweeping g…
Robinhood Chain DEX Volume Reaches Record $560 Million
Robinhood Chain’s decentralized exchange recorded more than $560 million in daily trading volume on July 8, marking a new high, according to the source. Daily active addresses approached 200,000, including more than 140…
Singapore's Temasek investment fund says crypto is off the table, will focus on AI
Singapore’s state-owned investment firm, Temasek Holdings, said it will prioritize AI investments over crypto due to regulatory uncertainty and the lingering impact of a $275 million write-off from the collapse of crypt…
XRP holds near $1.10 as traders watch long-term breakout setup
XRP is still moving sideways near $1.09, but traders are watching whether the quiet range is setting up a larger break. Buyers continue to defend the $1.00-$1.05 zone, while sellers have kept the token capped below shor…
Two blockbuster AI IPO's on the horizon could leave crypto further behind
Artificial intelligence (AI) has not only been dominating headlines, but has also been soaking up capital that might otherwise have flowed into other parts of the financial market, including cryptocurrencies.
Sony secures conditional approval to set up U.S. stablecoin trust bank
Technology giant Sony's online banking unit said it received conditional approval to establish a U.S. national trust bank subsidiary to support the issuance and management of dollar-denominated stablecoins.
Regulators invited Binance to seek new licenses after MiCA setback, co-CEO says
Binance is exploring new licensing paths into Europe while continuing to expand its regulatory footprint in Asia, says co-CEO Richard Teng.
Hyperliquid shows how onchain perps could challenge Wall Street: Pantera
Perpetual futures and Hyperliquid’s blockchain infrastructure are expanding into traditional asset classes with around-the-clock trading, according to Pantera Capital.
Wyden urges Senate leaders to keep dev protections in crypto bill
Senator Ron Wyden has called on Senate leaders to ensure the Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act remains in the CLARITY Act when it is brought to the floor.
Bank of Japan may speed up rate hikes, pushing borrowing costs above 2%, ex-BOJ official warns
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) may raise its benchmark interest rate rapidly this year, as the yen slides, eventually pushing it above 2%.
Here’s what happened in crypto today
Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, Web3 and crypto regulation.
Jackdaw boss warns of winter fuel shortages if gas field not approved
The owners of the Jackdaw gas platform in the North Sea say it is "hyper critical" that the UK government approves production to avoid the risk of domestic supply shortages this winter.
'CASHCAT' trader turns $800 into over $1 million on Robinhood's brand new blockchain
Major financial exchange Robinhood launched its own blockchain on July 1 to move stocks and bonds onchain. But the first breakout hit is a cat-themed token that's generated a fortune for early, lucky punters.
Life of Sizewell B extended by another 20 years
A nuclear power plant on the East Coast will produce electricity for a further 20 years after a deal was reached between its owner EDF and the government.
AI is shortening the shelf life of crypto security audits, researchers warn
Hackers have also been exploiting the codebases of defunct decentralized finance protocols, draining millions of dollars in customer funds.
Trader loses $1M after signing phishing token approval
Onchain scammers netted more than $14 billion last year, and approval phishing remains a primary attack vector.
AI boom fuels inflation fears, complicating Fed’s next rate move
Ongoing strong demand for AI infrastructure “would likely sustain upward pressure on prices for technology products and electricity,” Federal Reserve policymakers said.
Mark Cuban-backed DeFi dashboard Zapper shutters after 7 years
Zapper provided crypto market data to over 2 million monthly active users and oversaw more than $13 billion in processed transactions during its peak.