Trading

Ether.fi Introduces Tokenized Assets and Portfolio-Backed Loans

Ether.fi expands its platform with tokenized asset trading, portfolio-backed loans, and fiat accounts, aiming to bridge traditional finance with DeFi. The new features, including tokenized stocks and metals, are available globally, with some regional restrictions.

Coinbase Introduces Derivatives Trading for UK Professional Investors

Coinbase has launched derivatives trading for professional investors in the UK, offering over 170 contracts across various asset classes with up to 50x leverage, following its FCA authorization.

Institutional Focus May Narrow Altcoin Season Success

Institutional investors are increasingly concentrating their activity in a narrower selection of digital assets, suggesting future altcoin seasons may yield fewer winners, according to a Wintermute report.

Crypto Whales Increase Holdings as Bear Market Nears End, CryptoQuant Reports

Large cryptocurrency holders are accumulating Bitcoin and Ether, suggesting the market is nearing the end of a bear market, according to CryptoQuant. Whale holdings have increased, and realized price data points to a potential market bottom.

Bitcoin Price Dips Amid US Stock Pressure and Asian Market Divergence

Bitcoin dropped to a two-week low as US stocks faced pressure, despite a rebound in Asian markets. Crypto trading activity increased amid Asian market fluctuations, with analysts observing a growing link between crypto liquidity and broader tech sentiment. Japan and Korea intervened in currency markets, while central banks maintained interest rates. Despite a strong July, some analysts predict a potential Bitcoin price reversal in August, citing historical patterns and resistance at the 50-month EMA.

Bitcoin Stabilizes Near $65,000 Amidst Economic Data and Geopolitical Considerations

Bitcoin stabilized near $65,000 as softer U.S. economic data eased Federal Reserve rate hike concerns. Analysts noted Bitcoin's resilience amidst broader market corrections and thinning summer liquidity. The FOMC held rates, with economic indicators suggesting a cooling economy, while altcoins showed mixed performance.

New York Sues Kalshi Over Alleged Unlicensed Gambling Operations

New York has filed a lawsuit against prediction market platform Kalshi, alleging it operates an illegal, unlicensed gambling business. The state seeks to stop operations, recover illicit gains, and impose penalties. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has intervened, arguing that New York’s actions infringe upon its federal regulatory authority over such markets.

TD Cowen Lowers Nakamoto Price Target Amid Bitcoin Outlook Adjustment

TD Cowen has adjusted its valuation for Nakamoto, a bitcoin treasury company, reducing its price target to $17 while maintaining a Buy rating. This revision accounts for bitcoin's price impact on Nakamoto's capital structure. The firm anticipates bitcoin reaching $100,000 by late 2026 and Nakamoto suspending further bitcoin acquisitions until 2027.

Real-World Assets Surpass Crypto Trading Volume on Hyperliquid

Real-world assets (RWAs) recently comprised 54% of Hyperliquid's weekly trading volume, marking the first time non-crypto assets dominated the decentralized exchange. This RWA trading volume, totaling $26 billion, surpassed the combined crypto perpetual volume of all other decentralized exchanges. The shift is attributed to Hyperliquid's HIP-3 framework, which facilitates external teams in building perpetual markets for tokenized traditional assets.

Strategy Overhauls Investor Metrics Amid Shift to Digital Credit

Strategy has introduced new investor metrics, including "Net Bitcoin per share," to reflect its shift to preferred-equity "digital credit." These metrics aim to clarify common shareholder Bitcoin ownership by excluding debt and preferred claims. The company redefined mNAV and amplification, while executive chairman Michael Saylor emphasized the need for new financial language in Bitcoin capital markets.

MetaMask Introduces Yield-Bearing Money Account on Monad Blockchain

MetaMask has introduced Money Account, a new feature that integrates stablecoin yield, payments, and trading directly into its self-custody wallet. This initiative offers users a variable APY of up to 4% through DeFi lending protocols and allows direct spending via the MetaMask Card. The launch signifies a strategic move to transform digital wallets into comprehensive financial applications, expanding MetaMask's functionalities beyond traditional crypto holding and trading.

Jupiter DEX Integrates On-Chain Trading for Graded Collectible Pokémon and One Piece Cards

Jupiter has launched a digital venue where collectors can buy real, graded Pokémon and One Piece cards that are fully onchain and tradable on the Solana DEX.

Binance Loses Eu License Race – Millions of Users Lose Access From July 1

The exchange says it will now pursue authorization through France, but any approval would come too late to prevent a service interruption.

Ftx Sets June 16 as Record Date for Next Creditor Round – Payout Day is July 31

To qualify for the July 31 payout, FTX creditors must have completed three administrative steps before the June 16 record date.