Technology
Regulation
SEC Crypto Task Force head warns assets remain securities regardless of tokenization
SEC's Hester Peirce said the potential of tokenization is enchanting, but it can't magically transform the nature of the underlying asset.
Culture
Bitcoin hits fresh all-time high above $112k as traders parse new US tariff shock
The breakout arrived hours after President Donald Trump dispatched formal tariff letters to seven nations, unveiling duties of up to 30% that take effect August 1.
Culture
Survey finds gaps in mainstream Bitcoin coverage, leaving institutional investors exposed
At the same time, the survey concluded that the gap creates opportunity for readers who follow the outlets that closely track market mechanics.
Stablecoins
Stablecoin issuers’ $182 billion US Treasury hoard ranks 17th among countries, beating UAE and South Korea
Taken together, those issuers reach $182.4 billion, enough to leapfrog South Korea and the United Arab Emirates, and fall just shy of Norway.
DePIN
Volkswagen ADMT chooses Solana-based Hivemapper to power Robotaxi test fleet
Hivemapper CEO said the partnership “shifts mapping from static to living” and that robotaxi fleets require data “that evolves as fast as the streets do.”
Stablecoins
Tether holds $8 billion worth of gold in Swiss vault, matching UBS exposure
Gold now represents nearly 5% of Tether’s $112 billion reserve portfolio, according to a March attestation.
RWA
Solana’s tokenized stock market more than triples in two weeks to hit $48M
Solana's tokenized stocks rise significantly, with 61 assets issued via Switzerland's Backed Finance fueling market expansion.
Analysis
Bitcoin remains stuck in $100k-$110k band as retail and whales enter potential standoff
Wallets holding 1,000 BTC to 10,000 BTC shed roughly 14,000 BTC since June 30, while short-term holders added about 382,000 BTC in the same window.
Investments
Bit Digital converts entire 280 BTC reserve to $172M worth of Ethereum
Management deployed the net cash to acquire additional ETH, lifting the balance sheet from 24,434 ETH on March 31 to roughly 100,603 ETH today.
Legal
US Court vacates Tornado Cash sanctions ruling, orders Florida case dismissal
Yet, the appeal’s dismissal do not affect the criminal proceedings against Tornado Cash co-founders Roman Storm and Roman Semenov.
Hacks
Hackers steal $140M from Brazilian central bank reserve accounts via partner breach
According to sources who prefer to remain anonymous, the hackers are having issues to buy crypto via Brazilian OTC desks.
Politics
Investor poll shows 73% approval for Trump’s crypto policy, bullish views on prices increase
Bullish views on returns also accelerated, with 60% now expecting prices to rise over the next month, up 6% from March.