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Robinhood Chain fuels Ethereum optimism; UK weighs permanent crypto donation ban

July 13, 2026 Jackson Miller

The successful launch of Robinhood Chain, a new layer-2 network, has injected fresh optimism into the Ethereum ecosystem, even winning over some former critics. Meanwhile, political turbulence in the UK and the US, along with key market developments, defined the past week in cryptocurrency. Robinhood Chain ignites ETH sentiment shift Robinhood Chain, which uses Ether […]

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StanChart: Michael Saylor’s shifting Bitcoin message needs clarity to reassure investors

July 13, 2026 Jackson Miller

Standard Chartered has raised concerns that Michael Saylor’s evolving communication around Bitcoin sales is creating uncertainty for the market, potentially weighing on the largest cryptocurrency’s near-term price outlook. The bank’s global head of digital assets research, Geoff Kendrick, warned that recent messaging from Strategy — the corporate giant formerly known as MicroStrategy — is ‘muddying […]

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Bitcoin nearing late stages of bear market, says Real Vision analyst Jamie Coutts

July 12, 2026 Jackson Miller

Real Vision chief crypto analyst Jamie Coutts has said that Bitcoin may be entering the latter stages of its current bear market, with early technical signs suggesting that downside momentum is beginning to slow. Speaking on Cointelegraph’s Trade Secrets, Coutts offered a measured outlook on the leading cryptocurrency’s near-term trajectory, even as broader market sentiment […]

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Ethereum gains 3% on tokenization boom but weak onchain data raises $1,700 retest risk

July 12, 2026 Jackson Miller

Ether (ETH) climbed 3% between Thursday and Friday, outperforming the broader cryptocurrency market as growing tokenization activity and the launch of Robinhood Chain boosted investor sentiment. However, the rally stalled below the $1,800 resistance level, and weak onchain and derivatives metrics suggest the asset remains vulnerable to a retest of $1,700 support. Tokenization and Robinhood […]

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Kraken to revamp app with AI assistant that recommends trades based on user goals

July 11, 2026 Jackson Miller

Crypto exchange Kraken is integrating artificial intelligence into its mobile app, introducing a financial assistant that recommends trades and tailors the user experience around personal financial goals. The move signals a broader push by trading platforms to offer more personalized services beyond basic buy-and-sell functionality. How the AI-powered app will work According to a company […]

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New Hampshire rejects $100M Bitcoin bond plan; Circle wins national trust bank approval

July 11, 2026 Jackson Miller

New Hampshire’s executive council voted down a proposal to issue $100 million in Bitcoin-backed bonds on Friday, dealing a setback to one of the most closely watched state-level crypto initiatives in the United States. The 3-2 vote came despite support from Governor Kelly Ayotte and prior approval from the New Hampshire Business Finance Authority. New […]

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White House says it received no Democratic nominees for SEC, CFTC vacancies

July 10, 2026 Jackson Miller

The White House has stated that it has not received any names from Senate Democrats to fill vacant commissioner seats at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), leaving both financial regulators understaffed at the leadership level. In a letter sent Thursday to Senate Majority Leader John Thune and […]

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Phantom and Hyperliquid Urge CFTC to Modernize Rules for Onchain Derivatives

July 10, 2026 Jackson Miller

Crypto wallet provider Phantom and the Hyperliquid Policy Center have formally asked the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to update its regulatory framework for onchain derivatives, arguing that existing rules designed for traditional financial intermediaries do not apply to blockchain developers and non-custodial wallet providers. Key Requests to the CFTC In a response to […]

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EU officials plan MiCA revision to regulate non-European stablecoin issuers

July 9, 2026 Jackson Miller

European Union officials are reportedly preparing to revise the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework to expand its regulatory scope over stablecoin issuers based outside the bloc. The move, described by some as “MiCA 2.0,” comes in response to the United States’ recently enacted stablecoin law and aims to clarify how non-EU companies can operate within […]

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Adam Back’s Bitcoin Treasury Company Seeks to Renegotiate Cantor Fitzgerald SPAC Merger Terms

July 9, 2026 Jackson Miller

Adam Back’s Bitcoin Standard Treasury Company (BSTR) is seeking to renegotiate the terms of its planned merger with Cantor Equity Partners I, a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) backed by financial services firm Cantor Fitzgerald. The move, announced Wednesday, signals a potential shift in strategy as market conditions have changed since the original deal was […]