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According to data from the blockchain tracking platform Arkham, Bitcoins linked to Irish drug trafficker Clifton Collins, which were long thought to be “permanently lost,” have started moving again. According to the data, an address linked to the Irish police transferred 500 $BTC to Coinbase Prime. The current market value of this transfer is estimated to be approximately $30.76 million. Following the transfer, the address still holds 4,500 $BTC, with a total estimated value of approximately $277.16 million. Clifton Collins is known for his past beekeeping activities, but he was later arrested on drug trafficking charges. It is reported that…

ARK Invest has released its latest report, ‘The DeFi Quarterly: Q2 2026’, addressing several critical topics in the decentralized finance space. The report covers areas such as stablecoins, tokenization, and decentralized exchanges, providing insights into the evolving landscape of DeFi. You can find the full details in the original tweet by ARK Invest here. What Went Down The broader crypto market is currently exhibiting mixed signals, with various assets showing different momentum. In this context, ARK Invest’s report sheds light on significant aspects of the decentralized finance landscape. The report emphasizes stablecoins, real-world assets (RWAs), and the economics of networks…

Anthropic is set to tap a $36 billion private credit deal led by Blackstone and Apollo to finance Google AI chips backed by Broadcom, in one of history’s largest debt financings. Private equity giants Apollo Global Management and Blackstone are working to syndicate roughly $36 billion in debt financing that will fund Anthropic’s next wave of AI infrastructure, in what could become one of the largest private credit transactions ever executed. Reuters reported that the debt will be used to buy custom tensor processing unit chips from Google, which Anthropic will then lease as it races to scale compute for…

The Flare co-founder has welcomed Hoskinson on his return, suggesting that the crypto space would be worse off without Cardano. Following Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson’s brief break from public activities and his return a few days later, Flare co-founder Hugo Philion has welcomed him back despite their recent public disagreements. Flare Co-founder Says the Industry Benefits from Hoskinson’s Presence Shortly after Hoskinson became active again on X, Philion shared a message expressing support for his return. While the two blockchain leaders have recently clashed over issues related to $XRP and Bitcoin interoperability, Philion stressed that he still values Hoskinson’s contribution…

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune has indicated that the CLARITY Act, a key piece of cryptocurrency regulation legislation, is unlikely to pass before the Senate’s upcoming summer recess. The timeline, reported by CoinDesk, places significant pressure on lawmakers to advance the bill by August 7, the last effective legislative day before the break. Legislative Clock Ticking on Crypto Bill The CLARITY Act, which aims to provide clearer regulatory guidelines for digital assets, has been a focal point for the cryptocurrency industry. Industry observers have noted that the bill’s chances of passing this year hinge on making meaningful progress before…

In contrast to tokenized stocks and other real-world assets (RWAs), speculative assets are dominating activity in Robinhood’s recently launched blockchain ecosystem, which is quickly becoming a battlefield for memecoins. On-chain data indicates that Robinhood Chain maintained over 307,000 daily active addresses while processing over 3.53 million transactions in the past day. Trading volumes exceed expectations During the same time period, DEX trading volume reached about $474 million, indicating high participation from retail traders looking to gain exposure to recently introduced assets. That being said, it is evident that memecoins are preferred over tokenized stocks. The total tokenized asset value is…

Uniswap has announced that its DualPool hook is now audited, open source, and ready for implementation. This enables any team to deploy their own DualPool hook, allowing them to earn on both active and idle assets. For more details, check the official announcement here. What Happened The broader crypto market is currently experiencing mixed signals, making this announcement from Uniswap particularly noteworthy. The DualPool hook promises to expand the capabilities for teams looking to maximize their asset yields in the DeFi space. By allowing teams to implement their own hooks, Uniswap is positioning itself as a leader in innovation and…

Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz has publicly praised Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin as a deserving recipient of a ‘crypto hero’ award, while simultaneously warning that Buterin’s diminished public activity is negatively impacting the Ethereum ecosystem. The comments, reported by CoinMarketCap, have reignited discussions about the influence of key figures on blockchain networks and the delicate balance between decentralization and leadership. Novogratz’s Dual Message: Praise and Concern Speaking at a recent industry event, Novogratz did not hold back in his admiration for Buterin’s foundational role in creating Ethereum, the world’s second-largest blockchain by market capitalization. He described Buterin as a visionary…

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent took the stage at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library this week with a message that was equal parts alarm bell and policy roadmap. His address, titled “While America Slept,” argued that decades of American industrial policy have traded resilience for efficiency, and that the bill is now coming due. The speech was delivered at the Reagan National Economic Forum on May 28-29, 2026. Efficiency was the goal, vulnerability was the result Bessent’s core thesis is straightforward. The US spent decades optimizing supply chains for cost and speed, offshoring production of critical goods in the process.…

Hester Peirce Says 4 Lending Controls Could Pull On-chain Products Under SEC Rules Crypto vaults and decentralized lending strategies may fall within U.S. securities regulation when managers control investment decisions, interest rates or risk settings, according to Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) member Hester Peirce. In a July 22 statement, Peirce stressed that blockchain technology does not change the legal character of an underlying financial activity. “Moving activities that fall within the scope of the federal securities laws onchain does not take those activities outside the scope of the laws the Commission administers,” she said. Her comments stop short of…