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US Spot Bitcoin ETFs End Eight-Week Outflow Streak With $197 Million Weekly Inflow

US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds posted net inflows last week, ending an eight-week streak of withdrawals. Wu Blockchain said on July 12 that US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded a combined $197 million in net inflows during the July 6-10 period. US sp

Japan PM Reaffirms Support for Startups, Web3 With Deregulation and More Funding

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi reaffirmed plans to step up government support for startups and the Web3 industry. In a video message to the WebX 2026 event, Takaichi said Japan will strengthen support for startups by expanding funding through

Bitcoin Falls Below $63,000

SBI Holdings Accelerates Crypto Expansion With Gauntlet, EDX Deals as It Builds On-Chain Finance Ecosystem

SBI Holdings Inc. has accelerated its push into digital assets, deploying a series of large investments in the cryptocurrency sector over the past several weeks as it sharpens its strategy in the market. The Block reported on July 12 that SBI this we

US Says New Iran Strikes Weaken Threat to Shipping in Strait of Hormuz

The US military said it had completed additional strikes aimed at weakening Iran’s ability to attack international shipping transiting the Strait of Hormuz. US Central Command said in a post on its official X account on July 12 that it had completed

Hacker Promotes Meme Coin Through Hacked SpaceX, Starlink Accounts, Makes $135,000

A hacker made more than $130,000 in illicit profit after taking over SpaceX and Starlink social media accounts and using them to promote a meme coin. On-chain analytics platform Lookonchain said on July 12 the attacker hijacked the SpaceX and Starlin

Bithumb Releases Guide to Prevent Fake Trading App Scams, Urges Users to Verify Official Sources

Bithumb on July 13 released a guide to help prevent fake trading app scams as part of its July information security campaign. The exchange designates the second Wednesday of each month as Information Security Day and runs regular information security

Gold Falls 1% as US-Iran Clashes Fuel Higher-Rate Concerns

Gold fell after military clashes between the US and Iran heightened concern that the Federal Reserve could keep interest rates elevated for longer or raise them again. Oil prices climbed as tensions in the Middle East intensified, adding to those wor

Dormant Bitcoin Whale Moves 2,931 BTC to New Wallet After 7 Years

A Bitcoin OG that had been inactive for seven years moved 2,931 BTC to a new wallet. Lookonchain said on July 12 that the whale transferred 2,931 BTC, worth about $188.03 million, to a new wallet about three hours earlier. The whale received the 2,93

Today’s Key Economic and Crypto Events: Fed’s Bowman, Waller to Speak; Maple Finance to Launch MIP-021 Buyback

<Today’s key economic events> ▶ July 13 (Monday): △ Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman is due to speak at 6:25 p.m. Korea Standard Time. △ Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller is due to speak at 1:30 a.m. Korea Standard

Tiger Research Says On-Chain Data Infrastructure Is Critical for Finance Adoption, Spotlights Lambda256

Tiger Research said the expansion of digital assets into mainstream finance is increasing the need for reliable data infrastructure. In a report, the firm said on-chain data is publicly available but not in a form that traditional financial systems c

US Spot Bitcoin, Ether ETFs Return to Weekly Inflows After Nine Weeks

U.S. spot Bitcoin and Ether exchange-traded funds posted net weekly inflows for the first time in about nine weeks. The Block, citing SoSoValue data on July 12, reported that U.S. spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs attracted a combined $281.8 million in net

Oil Climbs as US-Iran Strikes Escalate, Adding to Confusion Over Hormuz Closure

Oil rose after the US and Iran exchanged further airstrikes. Brent crude traded above $78 a barrel on July 12, while West Texas Intermediate hovered near $74, Bloomberg reported. European natural gas prices also climbed as much as 2.7% intraday. Iran

Stablecoin Market Cap Down More Than $10 Billion From May Peak, Not Seen as Threat to Long-Term Growth

The total market capitalization of stablecoins has fallen by more than $10 billion from its May peak, marking the steepest drop since 2023. CoinDesk reported on July 12 that the stablecoin market lost $7.7 billion in June alone, the largest monthly d

Revised US Clarity Act Draft Due This Week Without Ethics Provision

A revised draft of the Clarity Act, a crypto market-structure bill under discussion in Congress, is due this week. The updated measure is expected to omit an ethics provision, a key sticking point, leaving further negotiations before a Senate vote. C

US Launches Additional Airstrikes on Iran to Weaken Threat to Commercial Shipping

The US military has launched additional airstrikes on Iran to weaken its ability to attack civilian and commercial vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz. US Central Command said in a post on X on July 12 that its forces began the additional st

US Central Command Says Iran Does Not Control Strait of Hormuz, Is Ready to Defend International Waterway

U.S. Central Command rejected Iran's claim that it controls the Strait of Hormuz and said it is prepared to ensure free navigation for international shipping. In a post on its official X account on July 12, Central Command said the commander of the I

Robinhood Chain DEX Volume Surpasses $560 Million, Sets Record High

Robinhood Chain's decentralized exchange volume hit a record high. Wu Blockchain reported on July 9 that DEX volume on Robinhood Chain surpassed $560 million on July 8, setting a new all-time high. Daily active addresses neared 200,000 that same day.

Strait of Hormuz Shipping Slumps as US-Iran Clashes Stoke Energy Supply Fears

Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital chokepoint for global crude flows, has dropped sharply as military clashes between the US and Iran intensify. Bloomberg reported on July 9 that vessel traffic through the strait had fallen to near-halt l

EU Weighs MiCA Rewrite in Response to US Stablecoin Law

The European Union is considering changes to its Markets in Crypto-Assets framework, or MiCA, in response to US stablecoin legislation, Cointelegraph reported on July 9. Citing a Euronews report published the same day, Cointelegraph said EU authoriti

US Spot Ether ETFs Post $70.5 Million of Net Inflows for Fifth Straight Session

US spot Ether exchange-traded funds recorded net inflows for a fifth straight trading session. Data from Trader T showed the funds took in a combined $70.5 million in the previous US trading session, as of July 9 in Asia. Fidelity’s FETH led the infl

US Spot-Bitcoin ETFs See $84.9 Million in Net Outflows, Snapping Four-Day Inflow Streak

US spot-Bitcoin exchange-traded funds returned to net outflows. According to Trader T data on July 9, the funds posted combined net outflows of $84.9 million in the previous session. That marked a return to net outflows after four trading days. Black

Fed ETF Purchases in a Stock Slump Could Also Lift Crypto, Analysts Say

The Federal Reserve could consider buying stock exchange-traded funds in the event of a sharp equity-market selloff, a move that may also benefit cryptocurrencies by expanding liquidity, according to market participants. Cointelegraph reported on Jul

Whales Resume Buying Gold Tokens as Abraxas Withdraws $15.97 Million in XAUT

Whale investors are resuming purchases of Tether Gold (XAUT) as bullion prices extend their gains. Lookonchain said on July 8 that crypto investment firm Abraxas Capital withdrew 3,931 XAUT, worth about $15.97 million, from an exchange about 12 hours

allabo X Unveils RESCENE’s Official Character REMINI Ahead of 2026 Character Licensing Fair Debut

allabo X, a global character intellectual property and platform planning and production company, said Thursday it has unveiled REMINI, the official character for girl group RESCENE, and will give the project its first offline showcase at the 2026 Cha

Tokenized Stock Transfers Jump 105% in a Month, Topping $8.41 Billion

The tokenized stock market is growing rapidly, with transfer volume more than doubling in the past month. Cointelegraph reported on July 8, citing data from real-world asset platform RWA.xyz, that tokenized stock transfer volume climbed 105% over the

Russia’s Alfa-Bank Plans Crypto Expansion, Seeks Digital-Asset Custody License

Alfa-Bank, Russia’s largest private bank, plans to expand into digital-asset businesses, including cryptocurrency custody services. Wu Blockchain reported on July 8 that Alfa-Bank aims to obtain a regulated digital-asset custody license and offer cry

U.S. Weekly Jobless Claims, June Existing Home Sales Lead Thursday Calendar

Economic Calendar ▶ July 9 (Thursday): U.S. weekly initial jobless claims (9:30 p.m. Korea Standard Time); U.S. June existing home sales (11 p.m. Korea Standard Time) Cryptocurrency Calendar ▶ July 9 (Thursday): No major events scheduled

Oil Jumps as US Launches Second Day of Iran Strikes, WTI Tops $75

International oil prices surged after the US launched airstrikes against Iran for a second straight day, renewing concerns over energy supply disruptions in the Middle East. According to Bloomberg, West Texas Intermediate rose as much as 2.2% intrada

Bitcoin Threatens $60,000 Support as US-Iran War, Strategy Sales Add Pressure

Bitcoin is threatening support at $60,000. Downward pressure is building as an escalating US-Iran war lifts oil prices, Strategy sells Bitcoin, and India moves to tighten digital-asset regulation. Cointelegraph reported on July 8 that Bitcoin fell 3.