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NiceHashMining EasyMining Mined 200 Solo Bitcoin Blocks Since Oct 2022
NiceHashMining reports its EasyMining service has mined 200 solo Bitcoin blocks since October 2022, earning a total of 1,168 BTC in rewards.
Strategy Sells 3,588 BTC for $226M as Bitcoin Sharpe Ratio Nears Bear Market Lows
MicroStrategy's Strategy sold 3,588 Bitcoin for $226 million, while Bitcoin's Sharpe ratio approaches levels typically seen at the final stages of bear markets. In other crypto news, stablecoin turnover hit a record $1.79 trillion in June, Ripple received full MiCA authorization in Europe, and DeFi protocol Summerfi was hacked for $6 million.
Trump Says He Got Involved in Crypto 'a Little Bit for Politics'
Donald Trump stated that his involvement in cryptocurrency was partly political, acknowledging the growing popularity and financial inflows into Bitcoin.
Strive CEO Matt Cole Says Bitcoin Bottom May Be In, Eyes $120K
Strive CEO Matt Cole suggests the panic around Bitcoin treasury companies is misplaced, claiming the bottom may already be in and BTC could reach $120,000 by year-end.
Bitcoin Sharpe Ratio Enters Historically Pessimistic Zone
Bitcoin's Sharpe ratio has fallen to levels previously seen during periods of maximum market pessimism, according to analyst Darkfost. The metric dropped to -21 in late June and breached -20 in early July.
Strategy Sells 3,588 BTC to Cover Preferred Dividend Payments
Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) offloaded 3,588 BTC (~$226 million) from its treasury between June 30 and July 6 to fund quarterly dividends on four classes of preferred stock plus a June dividend on STRC. The sale sent MSTR stock down nearly 2% in premarket and pressured Bitcoin as well.
Ripple Secures CASP License in Luxembourg, Paving Way for EEA Crypto Payments
Ripple has obtained a Crypto Asset Service Provider (CASP) license from Luxembourg's financial regulator, aligning with the EU's MiCA framework. This authorization enables the firm to launch regulated crypto payment products across all 30 countries of the European Economic Area.
Ill Bloom Wallet Vulnerability Leads to $3M Losses Due to Weak Seed Entropy
Blockchain security firm Coinspect has disclosed a critical vulnerability in the Ill Bloom crypto wallet, tied to weak entropy in seed phrase generation, resulting in at least $3 million in user losses.
Nigel Farage reportedly accepted gifts from crypto-linked fraudster
A report claims Nigel Farage accepted undisclosed gifts from a convicted fraudster with ties to a crypto casino. Farage says he followed the rules.
Stablecoin Adjusted Transaction Volume Hits Record $1.79 Trillion in June
Adjusted stablecoin transaction volume reached a record $1.79 trillion in June, up 63% from May and 125% year-over-year, according to Visa's Allium analytics. USDC dominated with 67% of the volume.
Summerfi Protocol Hacked, $6M Stolen in Smart Contract Exploit
Summerfi protocol has suffered a hack with approximately $6 million stolen, according to Blockaid analysts. The exploit is believed to involve the Lazy smart contract, and the project team has not yet responded.
Poloniex to Support the SC, ATOM and FLR Network Upgrades
Poloniex announced it would support network upgrades for Siacoin (SC), Cosmos (ATOM) and Flare (FLR), temporarily suspending deposits and withdrawals during the upgrade window.
Announcement: Token Rebranding IP to DATA
Pintu announced that the IP token would officially rebrand to DATA effective July 6, 2026, with balances automatically converted 1:1.
Paradex Launches Bug Bounty Program with Up to $500K in Rewards
Paradex launched a bug bounty program offering rewards of up to $500,000 for security researchers who identify vulnerabilities on the platform.
Coinone Launches 'Financial Innovation' Campaign with Korea Investment Securities and OKX
Coinone, Korea Investment & Securities and OKX unveiled a joint campaign following their strategic shareholder alliance, aimed at building trust in digital-asset finance in South Korea.
OpenAI and Anthropic Pre-IPO Perpetual Contracts List on BloFin Futures
BloFin listed Pre-IPO pre-market perpetual contracts for OpenAI and Anthropic, letting traders speculate on the AI labs' anticipated public listings.
HTX Launches CRWD/USDT and NES/USDT Perpetual Futures
HTX launched CRWD/USDT and NES/USDT perpetual futures contracts supporting up to 10x leverage for long and short trades.
ForkLog Weekly Digest: Bitcoin Above $62.5K, EU MiCA Deadline Passes, and More
ForkLog's weekly roundup highlights Bitcoin recovering above $62,500, the end of the EU MiCA transitional period, Ethereum's institutional framework launch, Russia's crypto regulation timeline, and StarkWare's quantum protection roadmap for StarkNet.
Trump’s Crypto Projects Generate $1.4B, Memecoin Investors Lose $3.81B
President Trump claimed he forgoes his presidential salary, but his 2025 declaration shows crypto projects TRUMP and WLFI brought in at least $1.4 billion, while approximately one million memecoin investors have suffered $3.81 billion in losses, per NYT.
Vitalik Buterin Outlines Lean Ethereum Priorities After Berlin Meeting
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin shared takeaways from a Berlin network researchers' meeting, highlighting key development directions under the 'Lean Ethereum' concept.
Nearly Half of Bitcoin Supply at a Loss, Long-Term Holders Not Selling: Bitfinex
Bitfinex analysts report that almost half of Bitcoin's total supply is currently at a loss, with the majority held by long-term holders who are not selling despite the losses. They note that market bottoms typically occur when these holders capitulate, but instead they are accumulating.
Coinone Brings in OKX as New Shareholder
Coinone confirmed OKX and Korea Investment & Securities as new strategic shareholders, positioning itself as a comprehensive blockchain-based financial platform.