Market Brief – 24h
Bitcoin gained 1.46% but the session’s alpha lay in AI-exposed miners. Mining stocks rallied on multi-billion-dollar AI infrastructure deals and a pivot to cloud compute, per Cointelegraph, lifting sector sentiment. Altcoins outperformed broadly: INJ surged 5.14%, ADA +3.1%, HYPE +2.99%, ETH +2.2%, SOL +1.95%, XRP +1.79%. The standout laggard was US, collapsing 13.67%, while GPU dipped 0.59%. BTC +1.46%, ETH +2.2%, SOL +1.95%, USDC flat. Mining equities benefited from a sector rotation toward AI compute infrastructure, with multi-billion-dollar contracts driving a rerating. Broad altcoin strength contrasted sharply with the US token’s collapse.
SEC’s Regulation Crypto Agenda Could Mark A Turn From Enforcement To Rulemaking
The SEC is preparing a 'Regulation Crypto' policy package, potentially shifting from enforcement to a formal rulemaking process.
CLARITY Act Debate Returns As Crypto Lobby Watches The Senate Calendar
The US Senate is revisiting the CLARITY Act, which aims to define regulatory boundaries between the SEC and CFTC.
New Hampshire Follows Bitcoin Reserve With 'Blockchain Basic Laws' Signing
New Hampshire signed 'Blockchain Basic Laws' to provide legal protections for crypto users, miners, and stakers.
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Is Bitcoin a Good Investment Right Now?
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President Trump, White House press Senate to advance the Clarity Act while ethics fight looms
The Trump administration and lawmakers are pushing the Senate to advance the Clarity Act to establish cryptocurrency legislation.
UK says tokenized markets could unlock £33B economic boost by 2035
A UK government report suggests tokenized markets and stablecoin-enabled settlement could provide a £33 billion economic boost by 2035.
Trump Escalates CLARITY Act Push as China Threatens US Crypto Lead
President Trump urged the Senate to pass the CLARITY Act to maintain U.S. leadership in crypto innovation against China.
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Trump Urges Senate To Pass Clarity Act In Honor of Senator Lindsey Graham
President Trump has urged the Senate to pass the Clarity Act to provide regulatory certainty for the crypto industry.
Chinese prosecutors call for more proactive approach to investigating crypto money laundering
Chinese prosecutors are calling for a more proactive approach to investigating cryptocurrency-related money laundering.
Thailand Mount Major Anti-Crypto Crackdown: We’re Coming For Your Stablecoins
Thailand's central bank and SEC are launching a major crackdown on stablecoin transactions, specifically targeting USDT.
Bolivia Considers USDT Integration as Financial Institutions Broaden Stablecoin Offerings
Bolivia is considering the integration of USDT as an official payment method to combat foreign currency scarcity.
‘Don’t Let China Win’: President Trump Presses Senate on Clarity Act in Final Stretch
President Trump is pressing the Senate to pass the CLARITY Act to ensure the U.S. remains competitive against China.
Bolivia weighs adding Tether's USDT to its national payments system
Bolivia is considering the integration of Tether's USDT into its national payments system following a surge in crypto transaction volumes.
Bolivia Eyes USDT Adoption as Banks Expand Stablecoin Services
Bolivia is evaluating USDT as a legal payment option to combat dollar shortages and expand banking services.
Bank of Thailand Flags Abnormal Stablecoin Trades in 'Grey Economy' Crackdown
The Bank of Thailand is cracking down on the 'grey economy' after flagging abnormal stablecoin transfers used to evade scrutiny.
Wall Street transfer agents lobby SEC, warning that third-party tokens pose risks to market integrity
The Securities Transfer Association is lobbying the SEC for preferential treatment of company-authorized tokenization over third-party tokens.
SBI and Solana Build Japan’s On-Chain Finance Infrastructure
SBI Holdings and the Solana Foundation are partnering to develop Japan's first blockchain-based financial market infrastructure.
Strive (ASST) Adds 18 Bitcoin, Pushing Treasury to 19,900 BTC
Strive Inc. increased its Bitcoin treasury to 19,900 BTC after purchasing 18 additional coins.
Circle Secures OCC Approval for National Trust Bank to Custody USDC and Digital Assets
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Ripple Announces Support for UK Treasury’s £33 Billion Tokenization Plan
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SEC’s “Regulation Crypto” Push Signals A More Formal Rulebook May Be Coming
The SEC is moving toward a formal rulemaking framework called "Regulation Crypto" to provide clearer guidelines for digital assets.
CLARITY Act Window Reopens As US Crypto Regulation Returns To The Senate Agenda
The Digital Asset CLARITY Act returns to the US Senate agenda to define the legal status of digital assets.
SBI Holdings’ XRP Network Drives Evernorth’s Japan Market Play
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Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse revealed the company was weeks from closing during the SEC lawsuit in 2020.
SEC Lawsuit Pushed Ripple Toward Possible Shutdown, CEO Says
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse stated the company considered shutting down and distributing XRP to shareholders during its legal battle with the SEC.
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Crypto Market This Week: CLARITY Act, Fed’s Kevin Warsh To Testify, CPI & PPI Data In Focus
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Ripple’s Luxembourg MiCA Approval Gives It A Regulated Route Across Europe
Ripple secures MiCA authorization in Luxembourg, enabling regulated service offerings across the European Economic Area.
Chinese Prosecutors Float Treating Crypto Mixer, Privacy Coin Use as Sign of Money Laundering
Chinese prosecutors are proposing that the use of crypto mixers and privacy coins be treated as evidence of money laundering.
CLARITY Act News: NYC Field Hearing Targets Senate Votes on CLARITY Act Before August Recess
The House Financial Services Committee is holding a NYC hearing to pressure the Senate to vote on the CLARITY Act.
Webull (BULL) Stock Climbs Following Landmark EU MiCA License Approval
Webull stock rose after receiving EU MiCA regulatory clearance, enabling the company to expand cryptocurrency services in Europe by 2026.
Crypto Regulation 2026: Inside the CLARITY Act’s Make-or-Break Week
The U.S. Senate is reviewing the CLARITY Act, a landmark crypto market structure bill, before the August recess.
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Clarity Act Enters a Make-or-Break Week as Senate Returns With Aug. 7 Clock Ticking
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XRP Price Prediction Ahead of July 17 CLARITY Act Hearing
XRP investors are monitoring the July 17 CLARITY Act hearing amid a broader cryptocurrency market decline.
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Bank of Thailand audits high-volume stablecoin trades to crack down on illicit finance: report
The Bank of Thailand is auditing high-volume stablecoin trades, specifically USDT, to combat illicit finance.
Crypto News Today (July 10): BTC Loses $63K Support, Thailand Tightens Stablecoin Regulation, and Eric Trump’s American Bitcoin Avoids Nasdaq Delisting
Bitcoin fell below $63,000 amid negative ETF flows and tighter stablecoin regulations in Thailand.
Japanese Convenience Giant Trials Stablecoin Payments Starting August
Japanese convenience store chain Lawson will trial yen-pegged stablecoin payments at a Tokyo location starting in August.
Thailand Targets Stablecoins and Cash in Sweeping Anti-Money Laundering Push
Thailand's central bank is implementing strict anti-money laundering controls on high-volume stablecoin transactions and large cash deposits.
Japanese PM Takaichi Champions Web3 Innovation With 10 Trillion Yen Investment Vision
Japan's Prime Minister Takaichi envisions 10 trillion yen in Web3 investments and proposes crypto taxation reform and potential ETFs.
Cape Town Expands Crypto Fraud Fight as Police Seize Luxury Cars With Fake Plates
Cape Town police are cracking down on fraudulent crypto and forex traders through luxury vehicle seizures.
Bank of Thailand targets USDT and cash flows in gray money crackdown
The Bank of Thailand is targeting USDT and cash flows to crack down on illicit gains from Chinese-affiliated scam centers.
The US Government Owes $39 Trillion. Here’s Why That’s Bitcoin’s Best Argument Yet
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Combating Illicit Flows: Thailand Implements Strict New Checks on High-Volume Stablecoin Trades
Thailand is implementing strict checks on high-volume stablecoin trades to combat the country's shadow economy.
Ripple Almost Shut Down and Distributed XRP After SEC Lawsuit, CEO Reveals
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse revealed the company nearly shut down and distributed XRP during its legal battle with the SEC.
Grayscale Places XRP at the Center of the Global Payments Narrative
Grayscale has categorized XRP as a key asset for the global payments narrative.
Crypto fatwa sparks debate over Pakistan’s digital asset framework
Pakistan's crypto regulator is discussing the digital asset framework with an Islamic scholar following a fatwa declaring crypto purchases impermissible.
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Michael Saylor Reveals 5 Bitcoin Risks Investors Need to Watch
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Coinbase Defends CLARITY Act, Says Bill Strengthens U.S. National Security Rather Than Weakening It
Coinbase supports the CLARITY Act, arguing it would provide regulatory clarity and strengthen U.S. national security.
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Coinbase Fires Back at Senator Warren Over CLARITY Act Sanctions Warning
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Thailand Tightens Oversight of Large USDT Transactions as Central Bank Targets Shadow Economy
Thailand is tightening oversight and verification requirements for large USDT transactions to combat the shadow economy.
Saylor’s Bitcoin Chart Returns After Strategy Sold BTC, but He Says Orange Dots Tell Only Part of the Story
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Thailand Wants to Audit USDT Transactions in New Crackdown
Thailand's central bank is planning audits of USDT transactions and large cash deposits to combat the grey economy.
‘We’re trying to defend Bitcoin’: Why BIP-110 is losing community support
Industry experts are opposing Bitcoin Improvement Proposal BIP-110, which aims to combat network spam.
Pakistan crypto chief seeks dialogue after scholar rules against crypto payments
Pakistan's virtual-assets regulator is seeking dialogue following a scholar's ruling against the use of crypto for payments.
Apple vs OpenAI Lawsuit Could Reshape AI Hardware and Web3
Apple sues OpenAI over alleged theft of hardware IP, raising questions for AI‑driven blockchain infrastructure.
Ripple Considered Shutting Down After the XRP Lawsuit, CEO Reveals
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse revealed the company nearly shut down during the SEC lawsuit before deciding to fight.
Musk vs. Altman Feud Reignites on X as Apple Sues OpenAI for Trade Secret Theft
Elon Musk mocks Sam Altman after Apple files a trade‑secret lawsuit against OpenAI.
Ripple CEO Discloses Company Was on Brink of Closure After 2020 SEC Action
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse revealed the company nearly shut down following the SEC's 2020 lawsuit, which cost the firm $150 million in legal fees.
Ripple CEO Says Company Nearly Shut Down After SEC Sued in 2020
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse discusses the company's near-collapse and the $150 million cost of fighting the SEC lawsuit.
Latam Insights: Inside Tether’s $20M Bet on Brazil, Operation Veil of Maya, and the Stablecoin Hold Dispute
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Constellation Energy (CEG) Stock; Advances 5% While Traders Eye PJM Capacity Pricing
Constellation Energy shares rose 5% as investors watch the upcoming PJM capacity auction.
Bitcoin Exchange Flows Plunge 91% as Binance’s EU Exit Reshapes Market Liquidity
Bitcoin exchange‑to‑exchange flows dropped 91% after Binance exited the EU under MiCA rules.
Senate’s August Deadline Puts CLARITY Act on a Knife-Edge
The US CLARITY Act faces a critical window for Senate action before the August recess to avoid stalling until 2027.
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