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Webull EU receives Dutch MiCAR approval to offer regulated crypto custody services across Europe. Coinbase Luxembourg will execute crypto trades while Webull manages customer asset custody. Webull plans a late 2026 crypto launch, pending wider EU passporting approval. Webull EU has secured MiCAR approval from Dutch regulators, allowing the investment...

Strategy raised $466.7M through MSTR sales, increasing its USD reserve to $3B. The company kept its Bitcoin holdings unchanged at 843,775 BTC during the week. Saylor confirmed the reserve boost as Strategy focuses on liquidity management. Strategy has sold $466.7 million worth of MSTR shares while keeping its Bitcoin holdings...

Metaplanet launches a licensed securities subsidiary to develop Bitcoin-linked financial products in Japan. Siiibo acquisition strengthens Metaplanet’s ability to structure regulated digital asset investments. Project Nova explores Bitcoin-backed credit products using blockchain and stablecoin infrastructure. Metaplanet has launched Metaplanet Securities after completing its acquisition of Siiibo Securities, expanding its Bitcoin-focused...

Lumi Finance loses about $270K in an Arbitrum exploit as Blockaid links the attack to Sodium smart account approvals. Lumi Finance is facing a suspected exploit on Arbitrum after security firm Blockaid detected abnormal activity. Current losses are estimated at about $270,000. Blockaid said its exploit detection system identified an...

Hyperliquid open interest hits $11.07B in 2026 as HIP-3 markets reach $3.69B and RWA open interest sets a record. Hyperliquid’s total open interest reached about $11.07 billion on July 13, according to DeFiLlama data cited by Wu Blockchain. The figure marked the platform’s highest open interest level of 2026. The...

China’s legal experts seek stronger crypto AML rules to address money laundering enforcement challenges. Proposed blockchain evidence standards aim to improve cryptocurrency crime investigations and court procedures. New asset recovery measures target seized crypto management and cross-border enforcement cooperation. China’s legal experts have proposed a new framework to strengthen cryptocurrency...

A dormant Bitcoin whale transferred 2,931 BTC worth about $188 million after seven years. The wallet last moved funds in 2018 when Bitcoin traded near $6,475. Analysts monitor whale activity as large transfers may impact market sentiment. A Bitcoin whale has transferred 2,931 BTC worth approximately $188 million after remaining...

Tom Lee says Ethereum could become the AI era settlement layer as Bitmine holds 5.74M ETH and targets 5% of supply. Ethereum is trading near $1,777.90 on Bitstamp after recovering from recent lows. However, ETH still remains below the key $2,120.70 Fibonacci resistance level. On the charts it shows early...

DTCC is integrating Chainlink standards into its Collateral AppChain for pricing, valuation, margin, collateral optimization, and settlement. DTCC is preparing to integrate Chainlink standards into its Collateral AppChain ahead of a planned Q4 2026 rollout. The update places Chainlink inside a planned settlement and collateral management layer. The integration will...

Aster uses 99% of daily fees to buy back 3.08M ASTER, with a matching team burn lifting upgraded burns to 6.02M. Aster has shared a new buyback and burn update under its upgraded tokenomics plan. The update covers platform activity from June 29 to July 13, 2026. The project said...