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OKX, the prominent crypto exchange, has recently introduced Unified Tokenized Stocks. Particularly, OKX is offering round-the-clock trading availability for U.S. exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and stocks. As per OKX’s official press release, the exclusive offering permits consumers to gain seamless exposure to well-known equities via blockchain-native assets that are traded on its spot market. Hence, the move allows the crypto exchange to eliminate the restrictions of conventional Wall Street trading hours while also delivering uninterrupted interaction with the market. Blue-chip US stocks deserve more than Wall Street hours.Introducing Stock and ETF tokenized markets – global trading 24/7We’re the first global exchange…
Bitcoin price is hovering around $63,000, recovering from last week’s lows as ETF inflows have started improving sentiment again. Looking at the market scenario, some believe Bitcoin has already found its bottom, while others expect one last dip before the next major rally. Despite these different short-term views, most still see a strong long-term future for the world’s largest cryptocurrency. Let’s take a look! Cathie Wood Says the Worst Is Over ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood is among the most optimistic voices right now. Looking at Bitcoin’s performance alongside gold, she said both assets have already gone through their recent…
On July 14, the U.S. government wallet transferred 5,939 $ETH, valued at approximately $11.15 million, into Coinbase Prime. This transaction has garnered attention from the crypto community as it signals ongoing government involvement in the crypto space. Such movements often elicit discussions about market implications and investor sentiment. What Happened The recent deposit by the U.S. government into Coinbase Prime highlights the ongoing interplay between government actions and the cryptocurrency market. While the overall crypto market is currently showing mixed signals, this specific transfer could influence Ethereum’s price movement and trading behavior. The government’s decision to offload such a significant…
BBC Investigation Raises Questions Over Tether Shareholder’s Political Donations and UK Stablecoin Policy
BBC investigation links Tether shareholder Christopher Harborne’s donations to UK crypto policy debates and stablecoin scrutiny. Harborne donated £15m to Reform UK, while Farage denies donor influence over cryptocurrency positions. Report raises transparency concerns as Tether’s influence grows amid global stablecoin regulatory changes. A BBC investigation has raised fresh questions about the relationship between UK cryptocurrency policy discussions and political donations linked to Tether, the issuer of the world’s largest stablecoin. The report centers on Christopher Harborne, a major Tether shareholder who has donated £15 million to Reform UK over the past year, alongside a previously undisclosed £5 million personal…
Visa has outlined how stablecoins and traditional card networks can work together in AI-driven commerce, arguing that low-cost blockchain payments will be critical as software agents begin handling machine-to-machine transactions. According to a joint research report released on Wednesday by Visa and blockchain analytics firm Artemis, the rise of agentic commerce will create two distinct payment needs, with existing card networks continuing to support consumer purchases while stablecoins become more practical for frequent low-value payments between software systems. The report, titled Agentic Payments from the Ground Up, examines how AI agents could independently initiate and complete transactions as they carry…
A major shift in initiative has been recorded on the crypto market, breaking the negative trend of recent days. Until this morning, retail investors in BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF had been actively dumping their shares, dragging the cryptocurrency’s price lower. However, official news about sales by Strategy triggered a strong market reaction, during which the fund sharply changed tactics and moved back into buying. iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) weekly net inflow since April 2026, Source: SoSoValue The summer decline in prices led to IBIT posting more than $772 million in net outflows by early July, as per SoSoValue, while the structure’s…
Senate Democrats have intensified scrutiny of Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche during his confirmation hearing, accusing him of weakening crypto enforcement while President Donald Trump’s digital asset businesses have expanded. According to proceedings from the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Wednesday, Senator Dick Durbin used his opening remarks to argue that Blanche helped dismantle the Justice Department’s crypto enforcement efforts while serving as deputy attorney general, saying those decisions benefited Trump’s financial interests in the digital asset sector. Durbin pointed to Blanche’s reported role in disbanding the Justice Department’s crypto enforcement unit in April 2025. The Illinois senator argued…
Bitcoin has dropped 2% today, slipping close to $61,000 after the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin Strategy announced its biggest Bitcoin sale since 2020. The company sold 3,588 $BTC worth $216 million, raising concerns among investors. Well-known traders are saying that this is just a short-term dip, a bigger crash is coming. Strategy Sells $216 Million Worth of Bitcoin Bitcoin began to fall when Bitcoin advocate Michael Saylor confirmed in its 8-K filing that it sold Bitcoin in two separate transactions. Between June 29 and June 30, the company sold 1,363 $BTC for $80.8 million at an average price of…
Every day, billions are traded through decentralized exchanges, with the latest figures from DefiLlama showing the DEX volume has reached about $5 billion in the past 24 hours. Aggregators assess rates and paths available from various liquidity providers to find the best deals. To illustrate, while 0x collects data from approximately 150 services, Uniswap’s quote API shows the user both the price and the route. A number of services also provide a so-called transaction simulation, which assumes that the results will correspond to what would happen in reality. New research from the DeFi infrastructure company Enso published July 16, 2026,…
Trading at $1,885.58 on July 15, 2026, Ethereum crypto sits precisely at its daily pivot of $1,881.09. This level captures the tension between an improving trend structure and a market gripped by Extreme Fear. The outcome of this standoff will define the next directional move. $ETH/USDT — daily chart with candlesticks, EMA20/EMA50 and volume. Key takeaways The daily MACD histogram at 22.71 signals genuine momentum acceleration, not a tired bounce Fear & Greed Index at 25 — deep Extreme Fear territory — contrasts sharply with the improving technical structure DEX fee growth — Uniswap V3 up 183.86% over 30 days…