Author: John Smith

Circle stock has remained under pressure ahead of the July 18 deadline for U.S. regulators to publish implementation rules for the GENIUS Act, while technical indicators continue to point to downside risks for CRCL shares. Summary U.S. regulators must publish GENIUS Act implementation rules by July 18, putting Circle and stablecoin issuers in focus. CRCL stock remains under bearish pressure, with charts showing key support near $61.70 and downside risk toward $49. Coinbase shares have also weakened below $160 as investors await regulatory clarity and monitor key technical levels. According to the GENIUS Act signed by President Donald Trump on…

The Federal Reserve has warned that strong artificial intelligence-related demand could keep inflation elevated, while market pricing for a U.S. interest rate hike this year has climbed above 59%. Summary Fed minutes identified AI demand, tariffs, and Middle East tensions as potential drivers of persistent inflation. Most Fed officials said higher rates may be needed if inflation stays above the 2% target. Polymarket now prices a 59% chance of a Fed rate hike this year, while July pause odds remain at 69.5%. According to the minutes of the Federal Reserve’s June Federal Open Market Committee meeting, policymakers discussed several paths…

The European Union has begun preparing changes to its Markets in Crypto-Assets framework after the United States enacted the GENIUS Act, with regulators expected to review stablecoin rules and other digital asset provisions from 2027. Summary The EU is preparing to revise MiCA after the U.S. GENIUS Act changed the global stablecoin regulatory landscape. Officials may expand MiCA to cover non-EU stablecoin issuers, tokenized payments, and tokenized deposits. ESMA will review crypto custody risks at licensed CASPs through the first half of 2027. According to a report published by Euronews on Wednesday, European Commission officials are preparing to revisit parts…

More than $500 billion has been wiped from U.S. stock markets after President Donald Trump declared the U.S.-Iran ceasefire effectively over and warned that Washington could launch fresh military action against Iran. Summary Donald Trump declared the U.S.-Iran ceasefire over and warned fresh military action against Iran could follow. More than $500 billion was erased from U.S. stock markets as oil surged and crypto prices extended losses. Bitcoin slipped toward key support while traders monitored risks to Iran’s Kharg Island oil export terminal. According to remarks Trump made to reporters, he no longer considers the ceasefire in effect, saying, “I…

Flash loans let anyone borrow tens of millions of dollars with no collateral, no credit check, and no identity, on one condition: the loan must be repaid within the same transaction that created it. This guide explains how that is even possible, what flash loans are legitimately used for, how attackers weaponize them, and why the strangest loan in finance is also one of its most honest. Summary Flash loans are possible because blockchain transactions are atomic: they either fully complete or fully revert. The lender does not need collateral because the loan cannot survive unless it is repaid inside…

SpaceX has transferred Bitcoin for the first time in six months, while its newly listed SPCX shares have fallen more than 25% from recent highs despite joining the Nasdaq-100. Summary SpaceX moved Bitcoin for the first time in six months, though the transfer was worth only $88. SPCX shares have fallen more than 25% despite the company’s fast-tracked Nasdaq-100 inclusion. JPMorgan estimates the index addition could drive about $4.3 billion in passive fund buying. According to Arkham Intelligence, a wallet linked to Elon Musk’s SpaceX moved just $88 worth of Bitcoin on July 8, ending a six-month period without on-chain…

Zcash price has pulled back from the $500 resistance zone after a sharp rally driven by renewed optimism around the upcoming Ironwood upgrade, although technical indicators still favor another attempt higher if key support levels continue to hold. Summary Zcash price has retreated from the $500 resistance after profit-taking, but continues to hold above the key $440 support zone. Technical indicators and liquidation data suggest a break above $480 could trigger another move toward the $500-$540 region. Rising geopolitical tensions, weaker institutional crypto demand, and regulatory pressure remain the biggest risks to the bullish outlook. According to data from crypto.news,…

Dunamu, the operator of South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Upbit, has been selected as the preferred bidder for the Korean National Police Agency’s one-year seized digital asset custody contract. Summary Dunamu has been selected as the preferred bidder to manage digital assets seized by South Korea’s National Police Agency under a one year custody contract. Procurement results placed Dunamu ahead of K DAC and Hecto Wallet One after it received the highest combined technical and price evaluation score. Some industry participants questioned whether the tender requirements gave large exchange operators an advantage, while police said the operator was selected through a…

Kenya has moved to procure a blockchain surveillance platform capable of tracking transactions across more than 20 blockchain networks as the country prepares to supervise licensed crypto businesses under its new virtual assets law. Summary Kenya plans to deploy blockchain surveillance software as it prepares to regulate licensed crypto businesses. The proposed platform would track transactions across more than 20 blockchains and flag suspicious wallets and transfers. The move follows Kenya’s new virtual asset law and proposed reporting rules for crypto service providers. According to tender documents reviewed by Capital FM Africa, Kenya’s Capital Markets Authority (CMA) is seeking an…

AngelList will stop supporting crypto payments for investment funding at the end of July. Summary AngelList will pause crypto investment funding, pushing users toward ACH and wire transfer options. The change affects USDC, USDT, DAI, and ETH payments, but not existing investments. Ripple bought Rail for $200 million to expand enterprise stablecoin payments and global settlements. The venture platform said crypto funding will become unavailable from July 31, 2026, according to an AngelList help-center notice. The change affects payments made in USDC, USDT, DAI, and ETH. AngelList said its third-party crypto payments provider is discontinuing the service. Users will need…