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IREN, a major Bitcoin mining company, just secured $3 billion to expand into AI cloud infrastructure. This move signals a shift in strategy for the firm, leveraging its expertise in high-performance computing. The funds will be used to build out AI data centers and services, potentially creating new revenue streams beyond Bitcoin mining.
Many crypto users are opting for high-yield investments over DeFi insurance, leaving billions at risk. This trend has led to the collapse of most DeFi insurance protocols, which were meant to protect against hacks and exploits.
Lombard is the latest project to abandon LayerZero's cross-chain bridge, shifting $4 billion to Chainlink's alternative. This follows a $292 million exploit on LayerZero's Kelp DAO bridge, raising security concerns.
Bitcoin Depot, the largest Bitcoin ATM operator, has warned it may not survive the next year due to falling revenue and regulatory pressure. The company cited significant financial uncertainty in its recent filing.
Bhutan claims it has not sold any bitcoin, despite blockchain data showing over $1 billion in BTC moved from wallets linked to the country in the past year. The discrepancy highlights the challenges of tracking crypto holdings at a national level.
The KelpDAO hack, totaling $293 million, highlights a shift in DeFi security challenges from coding bugs to managing complexity. This incident underscores the need for more robust security measures as DeFi protocols mature.
The Q2 2026 Charting Crypto report highlights major market and on-chain trends shaping institutional crypto strategies. It provides insights into Bitcoin and Ethereum's performance and adoption trends.
Bitcoin (BTC) is struggling to break above $70,000, with weak demand and heavy short positioning. The market remains range-bound, but short squeezes could still occur.
Bitcoin has retreated from its recent high near $80,000, settling around $78,000. This volatility follows a sharp rally, indicating a more reactive market phase.
Institutional interest in crypto remains strong, with notable shifts in fund returns and structured product trends. Bitcoin still dominates, but Ethereum and altcoins are gaining traction among large investors.
OpenSea's CMO Adam Hollander believes AI advancements will make it easier to tokenize real-world items like Pokémon cards, Rolexes, and tickets. This could bring more mainstream attention to NFTs by making them more accessible and practical.
South Korea's Financial Services Commission (FSC) will release detailed regulations for tokenized securities this July. These rules will precede a broader legal framework for blockchain-based securities set to take effect in February 2027.
Bitwise has introduced a new fund, BHYP, offering spot exposure to Hyperliquid’s HYPE token. The fund will stake a portion of its holdings, providing staking rewards to investors.
A US law firm is trying to claim $344 million in frozen Tether (USDT) for claimants of unrelated legal judgments. The funds were seized in 2024 and are linked to entities with ties to Iran.
CME Group and ICE have alerted U.S. regulators about potential market manipulation and sanctions evasion on Hyperliquid's decentralized perpetual futures platform. This could lead to stricter oversight of decentralized crypto trading platforms.
Saudi Arabia is tokenizing real estate and other assets worth trillions to protect its economy from global shocks. The chairman of droppRWA has already secured $12.5 billion in mandates for tokenized real estate.
Morgan Stanley's Bitcoin ETF, $MSBT, has officially begun trading on the New York Stock Exchange. This marks a significant step for institutional Bitcoin investment.
Lombard Finance is shifting its $1 billion in Bitcoin assets from LayerZero to Chainlink after a major exploit. The move comes following the Kelp DAO hack, which resulted in a $292 million loss.
Perpetual decentralized exchanges (Perp DEXs) face challenges in making deposited capital productive enough to retain users. Decibel Trade introduces a solution called DLP to improve capital utility and yield for market makers.
Polish lawmakers have passed a crypto bill to implement the EU's MiCA framework, ending a prolonged legislative battle. The bill was approved in a 241–200 vote, aligning Poland with broader European regulations.
Bitcoin miner IREN has secured $3 billion in convertible notes to fund its shift into AI infrastructure, marking one of the largest financings in the sector. The deal reflects strong investor confidence in AI-driven growth opportunities.
Wall Street is starting to pay attention to Nof1's Alpha Arena, an AI-driven trading platform. This suggests SUI Group and Karatage may have made a smart early bet on AI in finance.
Hyperliquid is losing ground to newer competitors in the perpetual futures market, while Lighter prepares for a major airdrop. This shift could change how traders access these decentralized platforms. The battle for traders in the perpetual futures market is heating up, with Hyperliquid falling behind newer rivals as Lighter gears up for a significant airdrop.
Poland has passed a crypto bill to comply with the EU's MiCA regulations, while a fraud investigation involving a major exchange is deepening political divisions. This move aims to clarify crypto regulations and protect investors, but the scandal could slow adoption.