Days before an Indiana primary, the Defend American Jobs PAC reported spending about $514,000 on media in support of a Republican House member running for reelection in the state‘s 4th Congressional District.
Bitcoin surged past $63,000 but faces potential correction due to rising US Treasury yields and a $1.4 billion options expiry. While ETF outflows were noted, balanced options demand suggests support at $62,000, with AI sector strength drawing capital from other assets.
A crypto user lost nearly $1 million in USDT on Ethereum after signing a phishing token approval. This incident highlights the ongoing threat of social engineering scams in the crypto industry, which have already resulted in hundreds of millions in losses this year.
Decentralized finance analytics platform Zapper announced it will cease operations on August 3rd, citing falling demand as the primary reason. The platform, which once served over 2 million monthly active users and processed billions in transactions, joins a growing list of crypto firms folding amid a market downturn and reduced venture capital funding.
The crypto market is in a rough state as July begins, with Bitcoin hovering in the low $60,000s and Ethereum below $1,750. Both assets have seen significant declines, and altcoins are performing even worse. Despite grim sentiment, historical patterns suggest potential for a rebound, though technical indicators present a mixed picture.
A trader invested $85 in CashCat, a meme coin on Robinhood Chain, in June. The investment has since grown to over $2 million, with the trader realizing $585,000 in profits and holding $1.6 million worth of tokens. CashCat's market cap has surged over 1,230% in 24 hours.
Bitcoin surged past $63,000, buoyed by a return of ETF inflows totaling over $500 million. However, rising leverage in derivatives markets and increased exchange supply pose risks to the fragile rebound, suggesting potential vulnerability to market shocks.
