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July 08, 2026
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VanEck: Strategy’s $135M Bitcoin Sale Didn’t Reduce $1.25B Plan

Strategy’s $135M BTC sale was separate from its $1.25B monetization framework. The company sold 3,588 BTC to support preferred stock dividend obligations. VanEck says Strategy may retain more Bitcoin selling capacity than expected. VanEck says Strategy’s recent $135 million Bitcoin sale did not reduce its $1.25 billion BTC Monetization Program, keeping the full capacity available.  […]

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July 08, 2026
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Binance Alpha Token $TAC Nosedives 90% as VC-Backed Project Stuns Traders

TAC drops over 90% in 15 minutes after Binance Alpha listing, with no confirmed hack or official cause yet. Binance Alpha-listed TAC fell more than 90% within 15 minutes, dropping near $0.0063. The move erased millions in market value and surprised traders. No confirmed hack or protocol exploit had been reported at the time. Binance […]

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July 08, 2026
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Tether Is Bringing USDT Back to Bitcoin, and RGB Could Change Everything

Tether plans to issue USDT natively on Bitcoin through RGB v0.11.1, with UTEXO leading the rollout as early as July. Tether is preparing to issue USDT natively on Bitcoin through RGB protocol version v0.11.1.  The rollout would return USDT to the network where it first launched in 2014 through Omni-Mastercoin. UTEXO is leading the commercial […]

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July 08, 2026
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Coinbase Bitcoin Premium Goes Negative for 50 Days as Demand Fears Rise

Coinbase Bitcoin Premium Index stays negative for 50 days as BTC trades near $64K-$65K resistance after rebounding from $58K. The Coinbase Bitcoin Premium Index has stayed negative for 50 days, according to Coinglass data. The streak began on May 19 and is now the longest on record. The latest reading is -0.0742%, showing Bitcoin trades […]

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July 07, 2026
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XLM Payments Push Gains Steam as Institutions Choose Stellar for Stablecoins

Stellar tops $3.3B in tokenized RWAs as stablecoin activity grows and Protocol 27 vote nears on July 8, 2026. Stellar’s payment network is seeing more activity from firms building with stablecoins and tokenized assets.  The XLM blockchain has long focused on fast transfers and low transaction costs. The latest discussion centers on stablecoins, tokenized assets […]

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July 07, 2026
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BONK DAO’s $20M “Legal” Heist: When Perfect Code Meets Prison in Crypto

BONK DAO loses 4.426T BONK worth $21.2M after a token-weighted vote passed using 882.285B BONK quorum power. BONK DAO is facing review after a governance vote reportedly drained about $21.2 million from its treasury.  The case involves a proposal that moved 4.426 trillion BONK to a wallet controlled by the attacker. The attacker reportedly spent […]

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July 07, 2026
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Stellar XLM Protocol 27 Vote Nears as Zipper Unlocks Smart Account Upgrade

Stellar validators vote on Protocol 27 Zipper, bringing native delegation and stronger account security to XLM. Stellar validators are preparing to vote on Protocol 27, known as Zipper, on July 8 as the network moves toward a planned upgrade focused on account authorization and developer access. The proposal centers on native authentication delegation, a feature […]

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July 07, 2026
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Michael Saylor’s Strategy Sells 3,588 BTC to Fund Investor Dividends

Strategy sold 3,588 BTC for $216M to fund scheduled investor dividend payments. Company still holds 843,775 BTC and $2.55B in cash after the latest transaction. Sale supports dividend obligations without changing Strategy’s long-term Bitcoin focus. Strategy has sold 3,588 Bitcoin worth approximately $216 million to fund dividend payments linked to its Digital Credit securities. Despite […]

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July 06, 2026
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OKX Ventures Takes 20% Stake in Coinone to Boost Crypto Growth

OKX Ventures acquires a 20% stake in Coinone to improve crypto trading technology, strengthen compliance, and expand institutional services in South Korea. OKX Ventures has acquired a 20% stake in South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Coinone. With the investment, OKX Ventures becomes the third-largest shareholder of the company. Additionally, the collaboration is expected to enhance Coinone’s […]

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July 05, 2026
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Securitize Bets on Tokenized Equity Instead of Launching a Crypto Token

Securitize launched tokenized shares instead of issuing a separate native crypto token. Tokenized equity gives investors regulated ownership with voting and dividend rights. New blockchain firms are testing equity rewards alongside or instead of native tokens. Securitize is taking a different approach to blockchain finance by prioritizing tokenized equity instead of issuing a native crypto […]