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The Block • Jul 09, 2025

Bitcoin continues to dominate amid altcoin slump and equity surge

Despite a general decline in alternative cryptocurrencies and a rise in stock markets, Bitcoin Cash delivered an impressive 25% return, outperforming Bitcoin’s comparatively smalle...

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The Block • Jul 09, 2025

Bitcoin sets new record, briefly breaking above $112,000 as policy outlook shifts

Bitcoin reached an unprecedented value exceeding $112,000, reflecting increased interest from major investors and signaling potential shifts in market dynamics and regulatory expec...

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The Block • Jul 09, 2025

Bitcoin ETF AUM nears $150 billion amid treasury allocations, staking products, and new filings

The total assets managed by Bitcoin-focused exchange-traded funds have approached $150 billion, highlighting ongoing investment growth driven by diversified treasury strategies and...

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The Block • Jul 09, 2025

Thumzup to add XRP, DOGE, and more to bitcoin-led corporate treasury; Trump Jr. takes stake

Thumzup Media's inclusion of additional cryptocurrencies alongside bitcoin in its corporate reserves reflects a strategic diversification, highlighted by Donald Trump Jr.'s recent...

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The Block • Jul 09, 2025

‘How the hell are we going to tackle this?’: Lawmakers flummoxed as they continue push for crypto le...

Lawmakers face challenges in establishing clear regulations for the cryptocurrency sector, considering political influences and industry complexities, as they work toward implement...

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The Block • Jul 09, 2025

SEC’s Hester Peirce: ‘Tokenized securities are still securities’ as companies ramp up efforts

The increasing activity around digital representations of traditional assets highlights regulatory concerns, as authorities emphasize that these instruments remain subject to exist...

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The Block • Jul 09, 2025

Kraken’s market share rises to 29% as new product rollouts accelerate growth

Kraken’s expanding presence in the market reflects its recent product introductions, contributing to notable growth and increased competitiveness within the industry during the cur...

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The Block • Jul 09, 2025

The Daily: Pump.fun confirms PUMP token sale plans, hacker drains over $40 million from GMX, and mor...

The recent security breach involving GMX, resulting in a loss exceeding $40 million, highlights ongoing vulnerabilities in the cryptocurrency sector amid planned token sales by eme...

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The Block • Jul 09, 2025

Monad Foundation to bring payment solution to Monad by acquiring stablecoin infrastructure developer...

The acquisition of Portal Labs by the Monad Foundation is expected to enhance Monad's payment capabilities and stablecoin offerings, potentially strengthening its position in the d...

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The Block • Jul 09, 2025

Circle taps OKX to boost USDC liquidity with direct dollar ramps for over 60 million exchange users

The collaboration between Circle and OKX aims to enhance stablecoin availability by enabling millions of users to convert U.S. dollars directly into USDC, potentially improving mar...

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The Block • Jul 09, 2025

Hacker drains $42 million from decentralized perpetual exchange GMX

A cybercriminal successfully extracted a substantial amount of digital assets from GMX's liquidity pool, causing a significant monetary loss for the decentralized trading platform.

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The Block • Jul 09, 2025

Warren unveils crypto standards, slams GOP ‘handout’ to industry

Senator Elizabeth Warren introduced new regulatory guidelines for the cryptocurrency market, highlighting concerns about previous legislative measures that she views as overly favo...

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The Block • Jul 09, 2025

Story and World partner to verify IP ownership onchain amid proliferation of AI-generated content

By incorporating identity verification technology, the collaboration enables creators to authenticate and manage the usage rights of their digital assets, potentially enhancing rev...

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The Block • Jul 09, 2025

Kraken and Backed to expand xStocks support to BNB Chain alongside Solana

The extension of xStocks trading to BNB Chain by Kraken and Backed allows investors to access tokenized U.S. stocks on a new blockchain, potentially increasing market participation...

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The Block • Jul 09, 2025

BNY Mellon to custody dollar reserves for Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin

By entrusting BNY Mellon with its dollar reserves, Ripple aims to enhance the security and credibility of the assets supporting its RLUSD stablecoin in the financial market.

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The Block • Jul 09, 2025

Japan’s Remixpoint says it raised $215 million to expand bitcoin treasury

Remixpoint’s recent $215 million funding aims to increase its bitcoin holdings significantly, following a strategic approach similar to other companies that have successfully grown...

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The Block • Jul 09, 2025

Bitwise calls ETH, SOL, XRP, LINK the ‘cleanest’ plays as tokenization narrative builds

Analysts from Bitwise suggest that increasing tokenization adoption may generate greater financial impact than other cryptocurrency trends, highlighting certain tokens as particula...

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The Block • Jul 09, 2025

Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin hits $500 million market cap within seven months of launch

Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin achieved a market valuation of $500 million in under seven months, highlighting rapid growth as the company pursues a U.S. banking license for regulatory...

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The Block • Jul 09, 2025

New Zealand to ban crypto ATMs in broader efforts to combat money laundering

The restriction on digital currency machines in New Zealand aims to reduce illegal financial activities, potentially impacting the accessibility and transactions within the emergin...

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The Block • Jul 09, 2025

Eigen Labs lays off 25% of workforce to focus on EigenCloud: report

Eigen Labs is reducing its staff by a quarter to reallocate resources and prioritize development and growth efforts on its recently introduced cloud-based service, EigenCloud.

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The Block • Jul 09, 2025

GameSquare shares surge 60% after board approves $100 million Ethereum treasury initiative

GameSquare's decision to create a substantial Ethereum reserve has attracted investor interest, leading to a notable increase in stock value following the board's recent approval.

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The Block • Jul 09, 2025

South Korea seeks to grant startup benefits to crypto firms through reclassification

South Korea's initiative to reclassify cryptocurrency companies as venture businesses aims to provide them with access to government support and financial incentives designed to bo...

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The Block • Jul 08, 2025

Two men charged in $650 million global fraud scheme involving foreign exchange trading and crypto

Authorities have accused two individuals of orchestrating an international fraud that resulted in the misappropriation of hundreds of millions of dollars through foreign exchange a...

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The Block • Jul 08, 2025

What’s next: Crypto ETF ‘floodgates’ poised to open as SEC weighs faster approval framework

The potential approval of numerous spot cryptocurrency ETFs by the SEC could significantly increase market liquidity and investor access, potentially reshaping investment strategie...

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The Block • Jul 08, 2025

SoFi adds investment opportunities for pre-IPO firms such as OpenAI, SpaceX, Epic Games

SoFi expands its platform to allow everyday investors access to shares in private companies before their public offerings, aligning with other financial services providing similar...

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The Block • Jul 08, 2025

The Daily: Trump’s Truth Social files for ‘Crypto Blue Chip’ ETF, Dubai approves tokenized money mar...

The recent regulatory approvals and new fund filings highlight growing institutional interest and innovation in digital assets, potentially impacting investment strategies and mark...

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The Block • Jul 08, 2025

Phantom wallet unveils direct perp trading support for EU users, powered by Hyperliquid

The integration enables EU users to access perpetual contract trading seamlessly through a widely used web3 wallet, leveraging advanced technology provided by Hyperliquid's platfor...

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The Block • Jul 08, 2025

Bitcoin-focused VC Ego Death Capital closes $100 million second fund

Ego Death Capital’s new $100 million fund enables the firm to make substantial early-stage investments, supporting Bitcoin-based startups with initial contributions between $3 mill...

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The Block • Jul 08, 2025

SharpLink Gaming discloses holding 205,634 ETH in second-largest treasury behind Ethereum Foundation

SharpLink Gaming's recent acquisition of thousands of Ethereum tokens has positioned its treasury as the second largest in the ecosystem, reflecting a substantial financial commitm...

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The Block • Jul 08, 2025

Mizuho bearish on Circle’s stock, says market overstates USDC’s medium-term growth outlook

Despite Mizuho’s cautious outlook on Circle’s medium-term prospects, the company’s stock has experienced substantial appreciation since its initial public offering last month.

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