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Solana bot scam on GitHub steals crypto from users

" alt="Solana bot scam on GitHub steals crypto from users">A fake GitHub repository posing as a Solana trading bot was used to distribute obscured malware that stole crypto wallet credentials, according to cybersecurity firm SlowMist.

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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, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.

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Who’s winning the West’s crypto regulation race?

">In the latest episode of Byte-Sized Insight we explore the evolving crypto regulatory strategies of the US, EU and UK with insights from Gemini’s head of Europe.

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Multibillion-dollar HODL: Bitcoin whales awaken after 14 years

">Bitcoin whales have awoken after 14 years of dormancy, holding their BTC since it was trading below $0.78 a coin in 2011.

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How to buy a home with a crypto-backed loan

" alt="How to buy a home with a crypto-backed loan">Discover platforms offering crypto-backed mortgages, allowing you to use digital assets like BTC and ETH to finance real estate purchases without selling your holdings.

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Bitcoin's third flop at $110K puts bulls at risk: BTC price levels to watch

">Bitcoin price rally stalls at $110,000 after strong US employment data, with big overhead resistance at $112,000 in place and several key support levels below.

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Phoenix FIRE investors allege exit scam, owner moves to dismiss case

" alt="Phoenix FIRE investors allege exit scam, owner moves to dismiss case">Daniel Ianello has asked a Tennessee court to dismiss a lawsuit accusing him of orchestrating an exit scam after taking over crypto project The Phoenix.

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Belgium crypto kidnapping case leads to three 12-year jail sentences

" alt="Belgium crypto kidnapping case leads to three 12-year jail sentences">After sentencing the three kidnappers to 12 years each and ordering civil damages, the court noted that the masterminds behind the attack remain at large.

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How Zelensky’s ‘suit’ became the center of a massive Polymarket fight

">Crypto bettors have staked millions on whether the outfit technically counts as a suit, while a renowned fashion industry commentator hasn’t helped, calling it “both a suit and not a suit.”

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$20M crypto scam victim who sued Citibank says 2 more banks liable

">The victim of a $20 million crypto scam who sued Citibank last week for allegedly ignoring “red flags” has filed a similar complaint against two more banks.

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Solana treasury firm extends stock rally after buying $2.7M of SOL

">The company’s Solana stack is now worth almost $98 million. The firm’s stock price is up 2,733% year-to-date.

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Bitcoin solo miner banks $350K with 2.3 petahash in ‘incredible odds’

">A solo miner with just 2.3 petahashes successfully mined a Bitcoin block on Thursday, netting them $349,028 in rewards.

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Bitcoin bull run could peter out in 2-3 months, says analyst

" alt="Bitcoin bull run could peter out in 2-3 months, says analyst">Crypto analyst Rekt Capital says that while there’s a lot of talk about the Bitcoin cycle extending into 2026, traders should not “throw away time-tested principles.”

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US Republicans declare ‘Crypto Week’ to mull 3 crypto bills

">US Republican leaders say the House will look to pass bills on stablecoins, crypto market structure and CBDCs in mid-July in what they’ve dubbed “Crypto Week.”

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Chinese firm completes first buy in effort to stockpile 10% of BNB

">SkyBridge Capital’s Anthony Scaramucci has doubts crypto treasuries have legs in the long run, arguing investors will start buying crypto instead of investing in companies that hold it.

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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, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.

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Tornado Cash co-founder keeps testimony plans unclear ahead of trial

" alt="Tornado Cash co-founder keeps testimony plans unclear ahead of trial">Roman Storm is scheduled to appear in a New York courtroom for his criminal trial on July 14, facing money laundering and conspiracy charges.

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US Senator Cynthia Lummis drafts standalone crypto tax bill

" alt="US Senator Cynthia Lummis drafts standalone crypto tax bill">The Wyoming Senator seeks to end double taxation and add clarity to the tax treatment of crypto staking, mining, and lending transactions.

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Leverage without letting go: How Bitcoin can unlock real-world freedom

">Lever CEO Jullian Duran joins the Clear Crypto Podcast to explore how using Bitcoin as collateral, rather than cashing out, can create a new path to financial independence.

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Bitstamp granted MAS license to operate in Singapore

" alt="Bitstamp granted MAS license to operate in Singapore">The license was granted after a new policy from Singapore's Monetary Authority required all crypto firms based in the country to register.

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16 billion passwords leaked. Is it finally time for blockchain-based digital identity?

">More than 16 billion passwords were leaked in 2025, not from a single breach, but from years of silent malware infections.

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Crypto theft campaign hits Firefox users with wallet clones

" alt="Crypto theft campaign hits Firefox users with wallet clones">Over 40 fake Firefox extensions impersonating popular crypto wallets have been used in an ongoing campaign to steal users’ wallet credentials.

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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, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.

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Standard Chartered expects Bitcoin to hit new highs of $135K in Q3

">The Bitcoin halving cycle is unlikely to hurt the BTC price in the second half of 2025 due to strong ETF and corporate buying, Standard Chartered forecasts.

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Design app Figma discloses $70M Bitcoin ETF holdings in IPO filing

">Figma has filed to go public in the US, disclosing it holds $69.5 million worth of Bitcoin ETFs and has $30 million in USDC ready to purchase Bitcoin.

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Bitcoin analysts say market quickly absorbs selling, paving way for a bullish July

" alt="Bitcoin analysts say market quickly absorbs selling, paving way for a bullish July">Bitcoin selling intensified this week, but data shows an assortment of buyers absorbing the flow.

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Connecticut governor approves law prohibiting crypto use in government

" alt="Connecticut governor approves law prohibiting crypto use in government">Many provisions of the legislation, which received overwhelming support in the state House and Senate, take effect on Oct. 1.

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Bitcoin due to copy S&P 500 to hit new all-time high in July: Forecast

">Bitcoin has never lost more than 10% by the July monthly candle close, while stocks have enjoyed straight gains since 2015; will history repeat?

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Bitcoin ‘demand generation’ phase mirrors 2022 market bottom: Are new highs incoming?

">Onchain data points to a major Bitcoin price rally in the making, while short-term price weakness highlights the absence of “new” buyers.

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Robinhood launches layer-2 blockchain for stock trading in Europe

" alt="Robinhood launches layer-2 blockchain for stock trading in Europe">Robinhood is offering tokenized US stocks and ETFs on the Arbitrum blockchain to users in Europe.

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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, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.

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Bitcoin price stuck as OGs are ‘dumping on Wall Street’: Analyst

">Long-term Bitcoin holders have been selling to institutions since spot ETFs launched, keeping prices stagnant.

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Bitcoin is 'bad for dictators': Human Rights Foundation exec

">Human Rights Foundation’s Alex Gladstein told a group of US political leaders that Bitcoin has “essentially saved” citizens living under dictatorships.

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XRP price saw month-long 420% rally the last time this metric turned green

">XRP whale flows flipped bullish in May after months of outflows, hinting at a potential triple-digit price rally.

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Fake IT insiders behind $1M in crypto losses across NFT protocols — ZackXBT

">Hackers and threat actors continue to infiltrate companies, blockchain projects and Web3 firms by exploiting remote work arrangements.

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Genius Group eyes massive Bitcoin buys from billion-dollar lawsuits

" alt="Genius Group eyes massive Bitcoin buys from billion-dollar lawsuits">If successful, Genius Group’s $1 billion lawsuits could net shareholders $7 per share while boosting the company’s Bitcoin holdings by 5,000 BTC.

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Crypto firm for Deutsche, Street Street launches private stablecoin contract

" alt="Crypto firm for Deutsche, Street Street launches private stablecoin contract">Crypto infrastructure provider Taurus said the new contract could increase practical adoption of stablecoins, especially among businesses with sensitive transfers.

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Bitcoin price starts 'normal and healthy' support test as $108K halts bulls

">BTC price returns to retest recently reclaimed levels as Bitcoin analysis flags the 50-day moving average trendline as a "buying opportunity."

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South Korean banks plan won-pegged stablecoin launch by 2026

" alt="South Korean banks plan won-pegged stablecoin launch by 2026">Eight major banks in South Korea are working on a stablecoin backed by the won, aiming to protect the currency from the growing US dollar dominance.

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Arizona Senate revives Bitcoin reserve bill after reconsideration vote

" alt="Arizona Senate revives Bitcoin reserve bill after reconsideration vote">The Arizona Senate has voted to revive House Bill 2324, a Bitcoin reserve bill that initially failed in the House.

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Ethereum network growth, spot ETH ETF inflows and price gains lure new investors

" alt="Ethereum network growth, spot ETH ETF inflows and price gains lure new investors">Ethereum’s dominance in staking, the spot crypto ETFs, and improving investor sentiment all point toward a sustained ETH price rally.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/ethereum-network-growth-spot-eth-etf-inflows-and-price-gains-lure-new-investors?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Corruption watchdog clears Javier Milei over LIBRA crypto scandal

" alt="Corruption watchdog clears Javier Milei over LIBRA crypto scandal">Argentina’s corruption watchdog has cleared President Javier Milei of wrongdoing over the LIBRA scandal, saying the post was made while acting in a personal capacity.

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‘Bitcoin Family’ revamps security after crypto crime wave

">After a wave of crypto crimes, Didi Taihuttu and his “Bitcoin Family” revamped their security by splitting their Bitcoin seed phrase across four continents.

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Musician made $3M selling NFTs and lost it all to taxes and a crypto crash

">After earning $3 million from NFT sales, Jonathan Mann watched it vanish in a crash, and now he’s turned the ordeal into a painfully honest crypto tax tune.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/nft-artist-crypto-tax-nightmare-song?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Tigran Gambaryan formally resigns from Binance following return to US

" alt="Tigran Gambaryan formally resigns from Binance following return to US">The former executive is starting a new chapter, having returned to the US in October 2024 after being detained for eight months in Nigeria.

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Dogecoin price risks 66% drop to $0.06 as Trump-Musk feud intensifies

">Elon Musk’s feud with President Trump caused Dogecoin’s 7% drop in the last 24 hours, but sell-off risks to $0.06 remain.

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Inside Ethereum’s big pivot: Can the 'digital oil' sustain the rally?

">Ethereum OG Ryan Berckmans explains Ethereum’s new strategy and what it could mean for ETH’s future price action.

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Bitcoin traders predict ‘larger correction’ as BTC price eyes sub-$100K liquidity

">Bitcoin hovers around $105,000, but bulls struggle with upside momentum as $100,000 comes into the picture.

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James Wynn’s second $100M Bitcoin bet: ‘They are hunting me’

">Wynn has asked the crypto community for donations to help him fight the “market-making cabal” that he says is hunting for his liquidation.

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South Korea crypto industry to win no matter snap election outcome

" alt="South Korea crypto industry to win no matter snap election outcome">South Korea’s leading presidential candidates have both promised to legalize spot crypto ETFs, ease current regulations and launch a won-backed stablecoin.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/south-korea-presidential-election-crypto-industry-gains?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Meta to make AI-powered mixed-reality headsets for US military

" alt="Meta to make AI-powered mixed-reality headsets for US military">“EagleEye” will be the first headset Meta will make in partnership with defence contractor Anduril, says the firm’s co-founder, Palmer Luckey.

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Wintermute’s ‘CrimeEnjoyor’ to flag Ethereum’s wallet-draining contracts

">Wintermute has created code that warns of malicious code in Ethereum delegate contracts to protect users from a new wallet-draining tactic.

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Czech justice minister resigns over $45M Bitcoin gift from convict

">Czech Justice Minister Pavel Blazek resigned following backlash over his ministry’s sale of Bitcoin donated by a convicted criminal.

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BitMEX uncovers holes in Lazarus Group's operational security

" alt="BitMEX uncovers holes in Lazarus Group's operational security">The analysis by the BitMEX security researchers revealed amateur-level operational security lapses in the Lazarus Group's hacker network.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitmex-uncovers-holes-lazarus-group-security?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

US government urges court to reject Coinbase user’s crypto records fight

">US government argues Coinbase user James Harper has no right to block IRS access to his crypto records in Supreme Court filing.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/government-urges-supreme-court-reject-coinbase-user-crypto-records-fight?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Average Ethereum ETF investor ‘substantially underwater’ — Glassnode

">Buyers of BlackRock and Fidelity’s spot Ether ETFs are at an average unrealized loss of around 21%, says Glassnode.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/ethereum-etf-investors-substantially-underwater-glassnode?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Reserve Bank of India to roll out new use cases for digital rupee

">" alt="Reserve Bank of India to roll out new use cases for digital rupee">The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is set to broaden the reach of its digital rupee pilots by introducing new use cases and features for both its retail (e₹-Retail) and wholesale (e₹-Wholesale) central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), according to the central bank’s Annual Report for 2024–25.The central bank https://t.co/vTNI6w2xnz

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