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Exchange-run launchpads average 10x gains but face scrutiny over steep valuations, opaque models

Despite the double-digit returns, many launchpads list tokens at inflated fully diluted valuations while releasing only a small circulating supply, hurting retail traders' trust in the sector.

Stablecoins

JPMorgan to test stablecoin services alongside proprietary deposit token in bid to speed settlements

Jamie Dimon framed the decision as defensive, as fintech companies already design products that mimic checking accounts, payments networks, and loyalty platforms.

Abnormal Polymarket bets on potential Nobel Prize winner cause Norway to launch probe

Legal

DOJ and CFTC end probes into Polymarket, clearing path for potential registration

Shayne Coplan said the platform “cooperated and engaged” with authorities and “has been cleared of any wrongdoing,” adding that “justice prevailed.”

Memecoins

PUMP debuts at $5.6B FDV, logs $34M volume within first 3 hours

The token slid 7.3% in the same period, briefly touching the $5 billion in fully diluted valuation.

Retail accumulation absorbs fresh supply, propels Bitcoin to record highs

Despite heavy institutional buying after the $110,000 was breached, retail accumulation laid the groundwork by draining exchange balances for months.

Regulation

OCC, Fed, FDIC publish joint guidance for banks offering crypto custody

Regulators instructed boards and executives to view crypto custody as a service that relies on exclusive control of private keys and other sensitive data.

Daily Bitcoin Ordinals sales volume soar to strongest level since December

Despite the volume increase, Bitcoin Ordinals are unlikely to close July above the $100 million threshold in with the rhythm displayed currently.

ETF

Ethereum ETFs surpass $5 billion in net flows, BlackRock’s ETHA record 6th highest inflow week

Ethereum ETFs took 12 trading days to capture over $1 billion in inflows, beating the previous billion mark by three trading sessions.

NFTs

NFT-related tokens soar in Q2, with PENGU leading despite decline in trading volumes

PENGU's price is up 3.8x over the second quarter after hitting a yearly low on April 8, contrasting the 45% drop in NFT trading volume.

ETF

BlackRock’s IBIT vaults over $80B in assets, breaks ETF speed record

The record comes amid US-traded spot Bitcoin ETFs touching $1.2 billion in inflows on July 10.

Altcoins roar as Bitcoin hits new all-time highs, Cardano and XRP surge over 10%

Along with major cap altcoins, tokens related to NFT applications and artificial intelligence also posted significant gains in the past 24 hours.

Stablecoins

Ethena rockets to $290 million in revenue, seeks SEC clarity on USDe

The protocol was the second-fastest to reach $100 million in revenue, but its main product is still in a regulatory gray area in the US.