The US SEC has proposed a new regulatory framework for crypto investment contracts, allowing limited capital raising while maintaining investor protections. The move follows the Senate's failure to advance the CLARITY Act before its August recess.
US spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs attracted over $1 billion in fresh cash for their strongest weekly inflows since April, with BlackRock capturing the vast majority of the capital amid renewed focus on institutional custody.
Hong Kong romance scams netted $9M in a week; crypto fraud cases rise. Malaysia withdraws support for Blockchain Week over OnlyFans controversy. China warns of Bitcoin extortion using its name. FalconX cuts Singapore staff. South Korea plans stablecoin rules; Japan Bitget exits market.
Senator Elizabeth Warren has called on former President Donald Trump to voluntarily release additional financial disclosures on his crypto investments by July 23, citing potential conflicts of interest as the Senate debates a crypto market structure bill, the CLARITY Act.
Galaxy Digital signs a 15-year naming rights deal with Texas Tech, renaming the football stadium to Galaxy Stadium, effective 2026. The partnership also establishes Galaxy as the official data center and digital assets partner, with collaborations planned in AI, workforce development, and student-athlete name, image, and likeness opportunities.
L'OCF avverte che i chatbot AI che consigliano investimenti in criptovalute tramite app possono indurre in errore i risparmiatori non esperti, spingendoli a scelte sbagliate. Il presidente Marino sottolinea la necessità di maggiore educazione finanziaria.
Donald Trump ha registrato guadagni straordinari per oltre 1 miliardo di dollari nell'ultimo anno grazie ai suoi investimenti in criptovalute, secondo la sua più recente dichiarazione finanziaria. I profitti derivano principalmente da royalty legate a una "memecoin" e dalla vendita di token da parte di World Liberty Financial.
San Francisco-based Framework Ventures has closed its fourth fund, raising $400 million to invest in "frontier technology" including crypto, AI, robotics, and energy. This move reflects a broader trend among crypto venture firms to diversify beyond blockchain while maintaining crypto investments.
Misam M. Abidi, 47, of Tennessee, has been indicted on 11 federal charges for allegedly running a cryptocurrency investment fraud scheme called Star Credit Holdings from 2020-2024. Prosecutors claim he defrauded investors out of millions by operating a Ponzi scheme, diverting funds, and failing to report income.
The eldest son of former National Power Party lawmaker Tae Young-ho has been arrested and sent to prosecutors on charges of defrauding 1.6 billion won in cryptocurrency investments and embezzling funds from his mother's publishing company.
Crypto investment products experienced $1.07 billion in outflows last week, ending a six-week streak of gains. Analysts attribute the sell-off, primarily from U.S. investors, to renewed geopolitical anxiety linked to Iran. Altcoins like XRP and Solana saw increased inflows.
Japan's major brokerages, including SBI Securities and Rakuten Securities, are developing crypto investment trusts for retail investors. Nomura and Daiwa also plan similar products, aiming to simplify crypto access through existing securities accounts as regulations evolve.
Andreessen Horowitz’s crypto investment arm said its new fund would seek to back projects that “people keep using when the hype fades.”
Andreessen Horowitz’s crypto investment arm said its new fund would seek to back projects that “people keep using when the hype fades.”
Crypto investment products recorded $1.2 billion in inflows last week, marking a third consecutive week above $1 billion. While institutional demand is rising, market analysts warn that profit-taking and the upcoming FOMC meeting create a fragile environment for Bitcoin.
Crypto exchange-traded products recorded $1.2 billion in inflows last week, the fourth consecutive week of gains and largest four-week run this year at $3.9 billion. Total AUM reached $155 billion, the highest since Feb. 1, with Bitcoin leading inflows at $932.5 million and trading above $76,000 for the first time since its February correction.
Besides freezing crypto, the strike force also seized a Telegram channel used to recruit unsuspecting job seekers and took down 503 fake crypto investment websites.
Crypto ETPs posted $1.4B inflows last week, the second-largest since January, driven by US-Iran ceasefire extension talks and Bitcoin nearing $78,000. Bitcoin led with $1.12B inflows while Ether funds finally turned positive YTD at $197M. US dominated with $1.5B inflows, though Switzerland saw $138M outflows.
