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Crypto Research Morning Brief — July 08, 2026
1. OVERNIGHT MOVES
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Archive — Page 20
All crypto stories, newest first. 1513 stories curated by CryptoCatalyst.
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Attacker Follows Every Rule of Crypto System, Drains $20M Treasury, May Still Face Prison
An attacker followed every rule of a crypto system perfectly, drained $20 million from its treasury, and may still go to prison. The incident highlights vulnerabilities in decentralized governance mechanisms.
via @shanaka86 on X#crypto#exploit#decentralized
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New Hampshire Lawmakers to Hold Hearing on $100M Bitcoin Bonds
New Hampshire lawmakers will hold a hearing on a proposal to issue $100 million in bonds backed by Bitcoin. The bonds still need approval from Governor Kelly Ayotte and the state's five-member executive council.
via CoinTelegraph#bitcoin#bonds#new-hampshire
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Ether climbs toward $2K as Bitmine buys ETH, Robinhood L2 boost
Ether (ETH) is climbing toward $2,000 as major companies like Bitmine and Robinhood increase their involvement in the Ethereum ecosystem. This surge is driven by institutional adoption, DAT buying, and a long-awaited network upgrade.
via CoinTelegraph#ether#ethereum#institutional adoption
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Japanese Firms Turn to Bitcoin and XRP as Yen Weakens
Japanese companies are increasingly buying Bitcoin and XRP to diversify their cash reserves as the yen weakens. SBI VC Trade reports over 2 million registered accounts, driven by corporate demand.
via CoinDesk#bitcoin#xrp#japan
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EDX Markets Raises $76M in Funding Round Led by SBI Holdings
EDX Markets, a crypto exchange for institutional investors, raised $76 million in a funding round led by SBI Holdings. The platform separates trading from custody via a central clearinghouse to minimize counterparty risk.
via CoinDesk#crypto#exchange#institutional
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Kraken Seeks European Banking License in Lithuania
Kraken, a major crypto exchange, is applying for a banking license in Lithuania to expand its financial services. This move could allow Kraken to offer traditional banking products alongside its crypto services.
via CoinDesk#kraken#banking#lithuania
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Vanguard Opens Search for Digital Assets Leader in Sign of Evolving Crypto Strategy
Vanguard is hiring a digital assets leader to explore tokenization, stablecoins, and blockchain. This move signals the investment giant's growing interest in crypto technologies. The new role would oversee tokenization, stablecoins and blockchain initiatives as Vanguard reassesses digital assets.
via CoinDesk#vanguard#digital-assets#tokenization
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SEC Plans Crypto Rule Changes for Exchanges and Broker Dealers in 2026 Regulatory Agenda
The SEC is laying the groundwork for cryptocurrency rule changes before the end of the year, with a blueprint for exchanges and brokers.
via The Block#sec#regulation#crypto
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U.S. SEC to Propose Crypto Rule as Soon as This Month to Ease Startups, Fundraising
A newly updated agenda from the securities regulator shows so-called Reg Crypto high on its near-term list.
via CoinDesk#sec#crypto#regulation
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Binance Launches BTC Yield for Bitcoin Holders Seeking Returns
Binance has introduced BTC Yield, a product designed for Bitcoin holders to earn extra income. The product leverages covered call strategies to generate yield without requiring users to sell their Bitcoin.
via CoinDesk#bitcoin#yield#binance
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U.S. Still Deciding How to Hold Bitcoin in National Reserve
The White House is still evaluating the "best structure" for a federal fund to hold Bitcoin as a long-term reserve, along with a separate stockpile of other crypto assets. Federal agencies are debating the logistics and oversight of the reserve.
via CoinDesk#bitcoin#us-government#crypto-reserve
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Digital Chamber amicus brief urges dismissal of NY lawsuit over 39,069 Bitcoin wallets
The Digital Chamber filed an amicus brief urging the dismissal of a New York lawsuit seeking to claim 39,069 dormant Bitcoin wallets, arguing it would set a dangerous precedent for self-custodial wallets.
via CoinTelegraph#bitcoin#legal#self-custody
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EU Lawmakers Call for Deeper Look at DeFi, NFTs After MiCA Transition
The European Parliament wants more analysis of decentralized finance, staking, and NFTs now that the MiCA framework's transition period has ended. This could lead to new regulations affecting crypto users across the EU.
via CoinTelegraph#eu#mica#defi
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Ethereum Developers Back Buterin's Vision but Push for Faster Progress
Ethereum developers have largely supported Vitalik Buterin's long-term roadmap, but many are concerned about the slow pace of implementation. The updated "Lean Ethereum" strawmap outlines key priorities, but execution remains a challenge.
via CoinDesk#ethereum#vitalik-buterin#blockchain
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Coinbase Gains UK License to Offer Crypto and Traditional Investments
Coinbase has secured a UK authorization allowing it to offer both cryptocurrency and traditional investments. This move enables institutional traders to access perpetual futures and retail customers to trade equities.
via CoinDesk#coinbase#uk#crypto
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BONK Faces $20 Million Treasury Drain After Attacker Spends $4 Million to Pass Malicious Proposal
An attacker spent $4 million to acquire enough BONK tokens to pass a malicious governance proposal, draining $20 million from the project's treasury. The attacker then began selling the stolen tokens, causing the price to drop.
via CoinDesk#bonk#hack#governance
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Vitalik Buterin Proposes ‘Extremely Lean’ Ethereum, Shrinking the Chain to Near-Zero State with ZK Proofs
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has proposed a two-step plan to dramatically shrink the blockchain's state to near-zero size using zero-knowledge proofs. The goal is to reduce storage requirements and improve efficiency by shifting state management to validators and replacing per-epoch balance updates with ZK proofs.
via The Block#ethereum#vitalik-buterin#zk-proofs
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Crypto Research Morning Brief — July 07, 2026
1. OVERNIGHT MOVES
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Galactiator Announces New Web3 Project 'Stellar Horizon'
Galactiator, known as G.W. Jackston, has revealed a new Web3 project called Stellar Horizon. The project aims to bridge the gap between traditional gaming and blockchain technology, with a focus on user-owned digital assets.
via @galactiator on X#web3#gaming#blockchain
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Bitcoin recovers after Strategy's BTC sale, funding rates surge to 9%
Bitcoin briefly dipped after Strategy sold a large amount of BTC, but quickly rebounded. Funding rates spiked to 9%, signaling strong bullish sentiment among traders.
via CoinTelegraph#bitcoin#btc#market
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MicroStrategy Accelerates Bitcoin Sales, Raises $216 Million in a Week
MicroStrategy sold 3,588 bitcoin last week, raising $216 million to cover dividends on its preferred stock. This marks a significant increase in the company's bitcoin sales pace.
via CoinDesk#bitcoin#microstrategy#sales
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USDC Surpasses Tether in Stablecoin Volume as Adoption Grows
Circle's USDC stablecoin has overtaken Tether in trading volume, driven by a 63% spike in activity as Wall Street banks adopt digital currencies for faster settlements. This shift highlights the growing preference for regulated stablecoins in financial transactions.
via CoinDesk#stablecoin#usdc#tether
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Bitcoin Hits Highest Price in Weeks as Bernstein Analysts Maintain 'Ambitious' $150K Target
Bitcoin hit its highest price in weeks. Bernstein analysts kept their $150,000 year-end target, calling the retrace "painful" but remaining bullish.
via Decrypt#bitcoin#price#investment