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- $326 Million Crypto Liquidations Hit Markets as Volatility Wipes Out Leveraged Bets
Over $326 million in crypto positions were liquidated across major exchanges, led by Bitcoin and Ethereum, highlighting persistent market volatility and leveraged risk.
· Insights & Views
- Solana Falls 5% to Test $76 Support as Dip-Buying Narrative Emerges
Solana dropped over 5% to around $76 as traders assess a potential dip-buying opportunity despite stable medium-term momentum.
· Investing
- XRP Holds Weekly Gains Despite Pullback as Institutional Narrative Persists
XRP dipped nearly 4% in 24 hours but maintained a weekly gain as traders balance short-term selling with long-term institutional adoption narratives.
· Investing
- AI Startups Dominate US Venture Funding as $50 Billion Anthropic Round Skews Q2
U.S. venture capital in Q2 concentrated heavily on AI startups, led by mega-rounds including Anthropic’s $50 billion raise and major investments from firms like Andreessen Horowitz and General Catalyst.
· Business
- SaaS Metrics Strength Can Mask Weak Growth Foundations, Boards Warn
Boards and investors caution that strong SaaS metrics like ARR and LTV/CAC may conceal weak acquisition and retention fundamentals, stressing the need to examine underlying strategy and growth quality.
· Insights & Views
- ESG Framework Gains Traction as Key Lens for Evaluating Crypto Risk: Binance Academy
Binance Academy says ESG metrics are emerging as a key framework for assessing long-term risk and credibility in crypto assets including Bitcoin.
· Insights & Views
- Messari Highlights Render’s Dispersed Network as AI GPU Supply Solution
Messari says Render Network’s Dispersed marketplace could ease AI GPU shortages by connecting idle global compute supply with on-demand users.
· Technology
- SEC Eyes Sweeping Crypto Rules on Token Issuance, Custody and Trading
The U.S. SEC is preparing a broad crypto regulatory proposal covering token issuance, custody, and trading, aiming to clarify rules and boost institutional participation.
· Regulation
- a16z Says Crypto’s Real Edge Lies in Controlling Capital Flows, Not Prices
a16z crypto research argues that long-term value in crypto comes from controlling capital flows and network infrastructure rather than token price speculation.
· Insights & Views
- Altcoin Dispersion Deepens as 16 Tokens Hit All-Time Lows
CryptoRank data shows 16 tokens including Pi Network and Gala fell to new lows while only a few microcaps neared highs, highlighting persistent market dispersion.
· Insights & Views
- Ethereum ETFs Extend Inflow Streak as BlackRock Fund Drives Demand
U.S. spot Ethereum ETFs recorded a fourth straight day of inflows led entirely by BlackRock’s ETHA, signaling sustained institutional demand.
· Investing
- Kaia Joins Japan Security Token Association to Expand RWA Push
Kaia joins the Japan Security Token Association to deepen institutional partnerships and expand its real-world asset and stablecoin infrastructure in Japan.
· Business
- Upbit Tests Offline Customer Support in Daegu to Expand Retail Access
Dunamu launches a pilot Upbit customer desk in Daegu to provide in-person support and improve onboarding for new crypto users.
· Business
- Tokenized TradFi Perpetuals Top $1.32 Trillion as Exchanges Expand RWA Offerings
CoinGecko reports crypto exchanges rapidly expanding tokenized TradFi and RWA products, with perpetual futures volume surpassing $1.32 trillion in 2026 and reshaping market structure.
· Insights & Views
- Global M2 Liquidity Tops $120 Trillion as Short-Term Growth Slows, Testing Crypto Tailwinds
Global M2 liquidity remained above $120 trillion but short-term growth slowed while ETF inflows and Bitcoin indicators showed balanced market conditions.
· Insights & Views
- KakaoPay Securities Launches Real-Time AI Earnings Call Translation for U.S. Stocks
KakaoPay Securities introduces an AI-powered real-time translation and summarization service for U.S. earnings calls to help Korean retail investors make faster, informed decisions.
· Technology
- Ethereum Options Turn Defensive as Short-Term Put Volume Outpaces Calls
Ethereum options data shows put trading volume slightly գերpassing calls as traders increase short-term hedging while maintaining longer-term bullish positioning.
· Investing
- Solana Slips as Trading Volume Thins, Key $80 Support in Focus
Solana (SOL) dipped as trading volume declined, with analysts watching the $80 level for potential support amid fading short-term momentum.
· Investing
- Ripple Secures EU MiCA License, Boosting XRP’s Institutional Outlook
Ripple’s reported MiCA license approval in Europe signals stronger institutional positioning for XRP as price tracks broader altcoin market gains.
· Regulation
- Solana Tests $83 Resistance as Bitcoin Correlation Shapes Near-Term Outlook
Solana struggles to break $83 resistance as analysts warn its next move depends heavily on Bitcoin’s stability and broader market sentiment.
· Investing
- AI Boom Drives $392 Billion VC Surge in H1 2026 as Mega-Rounds Dominate
North American startups raised $392 billion in H1 2026 led by massive AI funding rounds from firms like Anthropic, reshaping venture markets toward concentrated mega-deals and record IPO activity.
· Business
- Stablecoin Push by Visa, BlackRock Leads Crypto Market Focus: KOL Index
Stablecoin initiatives by Visa, Mastercard, Stripe, and BlackRock dominated Telegram investor sentiment, signaling growing institutional influence on crypto liquidity and market positioning.
· Insights & Views
- Crypto Liquidations Top $430 Million as Bitcoin Holds, Altcoins Slide
Over $430 million in leveraged crypto positions were liquidated as Bitcoin stayed resilient while Ethereum and altcoins declined, highlighting risk-off sentiment and continued ETF inflows led by BlackRock.
· Insights & Views
- Altcoin Season Index Stalls Below Key Threshold as Bitcoin Dominance Holds
The Altcoin Season Index remains at 47, signaling a transitional market phase as Bitcoin maintains dominance and limits a broad altcoin rally.
· Insights & Views
- Bitcoin Volume Jumps 83% as BTC Trades Flat, Signaling Rising Volatility Risk
Bitcoin traded sideways near $63,000 as trading volume surged 83%, signaling increased market participation but uncertain near-term direction.
· Investing
- Selective Liquidity Persists as Few Tokens Hit Highs While Others Sink to Lows
CryptoRank data shows only one token reaching a new high while several hit fresh lows, highlighting uneven liquidity and fragmented recovery across crypto markets.
· Insights & Views
- Bitcoin Sees Coinbase Inflows Return as Institutional Trading Volume Jumps
Bitcoin recorded renewed net inflows on Coinbase and a sharp rise in Coinbase Prime volume, signaling increased institutional activity despite weak U.S. spot demand.
· Insights & Views
- XRP Rebounds as Ripple Secures MiCA License, Standard Chartered Cuts Outlook
XRP shows short-term recovery as Ripple gains EU MiCA approval while Standard Chartered lowers its long-term price forecast.
· Regulation
- Stablecoin Market Nears $300 Billion as USDT, USDC Tighten Dominance: Kaiko
Kaiko reports USDT and USDC are strengthening dominance in the $300 billion stablecoin market as competition shifts to liquidity and adoption.
· Insights & Views
- Bitcoin Exchange Balances See Net Outflows as European Trading Volume Surges
Bitcoin balances on major exchanges recorded a daily net outflow as European trading activity surged sharply while U.S. participation declined, signaling shifting liquidity across regions.
· Insights & Views
- Selective Inflows Hit Altcoin ETFs as Solana, Hyperliquid, Hedera Attract Demand
U.S. spot altcoin ETF flows remained muted overall as investors concentrated inflows into Solana, Hyperliquid, and Hedera products, signaling selective institutional demand.
· Investing
- DeFi Asset Management Hits $20 Billion as Risk Control Overtakes Yield Focus
Alea Research reports DeFi’s $20 billion onchain asset management sector is shifting from yield chasing to risk-managed, institution-like structures led by curators and modular vault systems.
· Insights & Views
- U.S. Senate Faces Aug. 7 Deadline on Crypto ‘Clarity’ Bill
U.S. lawmakers must advance the crypto ‘clarity’ bill before the Aug. 7 deadline as investors watch regulatory progress alongside ETF inflows and institutional activity.
· Regulation
- Ethereum Options Open Interest Rises to $4.33 Billion as Calls Dominate $1,800 Strike
Ethereum options open interest climbed to $4.33 billion with call-heavy positioning around the $1,800 strike, signaling a modestly bullish market bias.
· Investing
- Crypto Prices Rise as Volume, Volatility Fall, Signaling Institutional-Driven Recovery
Crypto.com reports crypto prices gaining 6.41% despite falling volume and volatility, highlighting a shift toward institution-led recovery shaped by regulation and stablecoin growth.
· Insights & Views
- $410 Million Crypto Liquidations Signal Renewed Volatility Across Bitcoin, Ethereum Markets
$410 million in crypto liquidations hit leveraged traders across major exchanges as Bitcoin and Ethereum led losses, highlighting renewed market volatility.
· Insights & Views
- South Korea Supreme Court Moves to Formalize Crypto Seizure and Liquidation Rules
South Korea’s Supreme Court proposed new rules to standardize crypto asset seizure and liquidation in civil cases, aiming to improve legal clarity as security risks and institutional participation grow.
· Regulation
- XRP Holds Near $1.14 as Unconfirmed Ripple MiCA Approval Draws Market Focus
XRP trades near key resistance as markets weigh unconfirmed reports that Ripple secured EU MiCA approval and potential regulatory expansion.
· Regulation
- Jeremy Grantham Questions Bitcoin’s Longevity as Digital Gold Narrative Faces Scrutiny
Investor Jeremy Grantham argues Bitcoin may fade over time, challenging its role as digital gold amid ongoing debate over its long-term store-of-value viability.
· Insights & Views
- XRP Gains 10% as Large-Cap Altcoins Rally on Market Sentiment Shift
XRP rose over 10% amid a broader large-cap altcoin rally driven by improved market sentiment rather than new fundamentals.
· Investing