🛡️ Crypto Holders Targeted by 'Silent Swap' Malware McAfee researchers have identified a new malware campaign called "Silent Swap" targeting holders of $XRP, $ETH, $BTC, and other tokens. The attack forcibly sideloads a fake "Google Notes" extension into Chromium browsers, according to McAfee.
🏛️ Crypto PAC-Backed Candidate Wins Colorado Primary A Democratic candidate backed by a $1 million contribution from a crypto-aligned PAC, supported by Ripple's co-founder, has won the Colorado primary, advancing to the November general election, according to Cointelegraph.
✅ Ethereum Nonprofit Launches for Institutional Push A new independent nonprofit, backed by Joe Lubin, BitMine, and SharpLink, has been formed to serve as a liaison for financial institutions exploring Ethereum, according to Cointelegraph.
📈 Bitcoin Reclaims $60K Bitcoin rallied above $60,000 in early July trading, according to Cointelegraph data. The move followed a rejection from a weekly high, attributed to rising US dollar strength.
🔒 Crypto ATM Restrictions Tighten in Two US States Tennessee's ban on crypto ATMs is now in effect, while operators in Georgia face new restrictions as of today, according to Cointelegraph. Minnesota operators have until Aug. 1 to comply with a similar law.
⚖️ Goliath Ventures CEO Pleads Guilty in $400M Crypto Ponzi Case Christopher Delgado admitted to running a fraudulent scheme from 2023 to 2026, using investor funds for luxury properties and vehicles, according to Coindesk data.
⚖️ Goliath Ventures CEO Pleads Guilty in $400M Crypto Ponzi Case Christopher Delgado admitted to running a fraudulent scheme from 2023 to 2026, using investor funds for luxury properties and vehicles, according to Coindesk data.
🇺🇸 Hedge funds pushed long $USD positions to highest since January. Hedge funds raised bullish bets on the US dollar to levels not seen since January, per latest CFTC data. The net long position increased sharply as traders anticipate continued Fed tightening.
📈 Bitcoin Approaches $60,000 After Fed Chair Warsh Comments Bitcoin climbed toward the $60,000 level following remarks from Fed Chair Warsh, who stated that inflation risks have decreased, according to Coindesk data. Warsh reiterated the central bank's commitment to its 2% inflation target and signaled that artificial intelligence could reshape the economy and monetary policy.
✅ Bank of Korea Governor Backs Tokenized Bonds & Unified Ledger The Bank of Korea’s governor praised tokenized government bonds for simplifying debt issuance and management during a panel at the ECB Forum, according to Cointelegraph. He also outlined plans for a unified ledger to support digital asset settlement.
📉 Tokenized Google Stock Spikes 7,700% in DeFi Lending Attack An attacker exploited a rare vulnerability in a DeFi lending protocol, inflating the value of a tokenized Google share used as collateral to roughly 78 times its real price. The exploiter then borrowed against the inflated collateral, leaving approximately $403,000 in bad debt, according to CoinDesk.
💰 Crédit Agricole Launches Euro Stablecoin on Ethereum Crédit Agricole's CACEIS unit has issued 20.02 million EURXT tokens, a euro-pegged stablecoin on Ethereum, according to Cointelegraph. The stablecoin targets institutional flows and tokenized fund access.
📜 EU Reviews MiCA Rulebook After July 1 Deadline The European Union is conducting a review of its Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation, following the hard July 1 deadline for full implementation. The review aims to assess whether the landmark framework requires updates to address a market now reshaped by stablecoins and tokenization, according to Coindesk.
📈 Long-Term $BTC Holder Addresses Hit New All-Time High. The volume of Bitcoin held in long-term holder addresses has reached a record high, according to on-chain data. This metric tracks coins that have remained unmoved for over 155 days.
📉 Crypto Enters Q3 with Thinner Liquidity and Reduced Leverage Bitcoin and Ether open interest dropped sharply after $8.35 billion in long liquidations during Q2, according to a report from Talos. ETF outflows, weaker Strategy purchases, and declining market depth have contributed to thinner liquidity conditions entering the third quarter.
📉 XRP and HYPE Funds See Inflows as Investors Exit Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Investors moved capital from $BTC and $ETH exchange-traded funds into funds tracking $ETH and HYPE, according to Coindesk data for July 1, 2026.