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Pi Network’s July upgrade marks a meaningful shift for App Studio developers — but it hasn’t moved the needle on the token’s price. The platform pushed out a backend overhaul that introduces persistent storage for App Studio applications, enabling apps to save and reload user-specific data across sessions for the first time. For a platform that has long leaned on AI-created apps, the update closes one of the more glaring functional gaps in its developer toolkit. Key takeaways Pi Network’s July upgrade adds backend support to App Studio apps, starting with persistent storage. Apps can now save and reload user-specific…

For EU crypto custodians, the grace period is over. With the Markets in Crypto-Assets regulation now fully enforced, the European Securities and Markets Authority has shifted from rulemaking to active supervision. Its first Common Supervisory Action on crypto-asset service providers puts custody operations under direct scrutiny, according to the original report. National regulators will begin risk-based reviews that run into 2027, zeroing in on governance, key management, transaction controls, incident response, smart contract risks, and third-party dependencies. The CSA is not a one-off check. It represents a structured, coordinated effort across all member states to test the digital operational resilience…

Stablecoins are no longer just a safe place to park crypto funds, they are quickly becoming a key part of the global financial system, according to a new analysis backed by Binance Research and recent market data. According to the report, weekend stablecoin transfers now total around $76 billion, averaging $38 billion per day, nearly matching Visa’s average daily payment volume of about $40 billion. Stablecoins Reach Visa-Like Payment Volumes Stablecoins are also becoming a preferred savings option. Since 2022, Binance Earn has distributed over $1.2 billion in stablecoin rewards, while on-chain dollar yields of 2% to 4% continue to…

LinkLayerAI, a next-gen platform to advance transparent trading agents, has partnered with Mintellect, a popular Web3 firm for content assetization on-chain. The partnership endeavors to merge AI, tokenized digital assets, and blockchain technology into an inclusive model. 🤝 LinkLayerAI x MintellectExcited to partner with @Mintellect_AI, the next-gen platform for on-chain content assetization.Together, we’re building a future where AI Agents, verifiable trading strategies, and on-chain assets come together.🚀#web3 #AI #partnership pic.twitter.com/8Iqa2ur6cG — LinkLayerAI (@LinkLayerAI) July 7, 2026 As LinkLayerAI mentioned in its official social media announcement, the development fortifies the role played by transparent trading strategies and AI agents. Hence, the…

Bitcoin ($BTC) saw intraday highs after Thursday’s Wall Street open as US stocks rebounded on fresh Iran peace hopes. Key points: Bitcoin joins a risk-asset rebound as US President Donald Trump said that Iran “wants to make a deal” after the ceasefire breakdown. Crypto short liquidations near $100 million over 24 hours. Traders see important $BTC price levels coming as soon as the daily close. Crypto, stocks rise as Trump teases new Iran “deal” Data from TradingView showed $BTC/USD rising back above $63,000, up by nearly 1.5% on the day. $BTC/USD one-hour chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView US stocks were in the…

Bitmine Immersion (BMNR), the largest Ethereum ($ETH) treasury company, stepped up its buying pace last week, purchasing 42,197 ether ($ETH) as chairman Thomas Lee pointed to improving prospects for U.S. crypto legislation as a catalyst for the asset. The latest purchase, worth roughly $74 million based on ether’s current price of around $1,750, lifted the company’s holdings to 5.74 million $ETH, according to a Monday update. The stash is now worth about $10 billion and represents 4.8% of Ethereum’s circulating supply, inching closer to the firm’s goal of cornering 5% of the asset’s supply. The company also held 206 bitcoin,…

Grayscale’s GBTC Leads $84.9 Million Bitcoin ETF Exit as Ether Stays Strong The recovery in crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) is no longer moving in a straight line. After several days of improving flows, bitcoin slipped back into the red, pulled lower by exits from Grayscale, Blackrock and Fidelity products. Ether, however, continued to attract fresh capital, suggesting investors are becoming more selective rather than stepping away from crypto exposure altogether. Bitcoin Reverses Course as Ether Holds Firm Bitcoin ETFs recorded $84.86 million in net outflows, ending their recent positive run. Grayscale’s GBTC led the exits, with $63.69 million leaving the…

Stellar ($XLM) is experiencing a surge in trading activity in the last 24 hours, with volume up by more than 303%. Trading volume for $XLM is up 303% in the last 24 hours to $873 million, according to data from CoinMarketCap. This is noteworthy as most major cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin and Ethereum, saw a drop in volume over the last 24 hours, falling 20% and 15% respectively. Dogecoin’s trading volume fell by nearly 26% in the same timeframe. Stellar’s 303% volume surge while its price fell, however, remains an outlier. Stellar ($XLM) Trading Volume, Image by CoinMarketCap The main trigger…

The Bank of Korea (BOK) has doubled down on its stance that won-denominated stablecoins should first be issued through bank-led consortiums. According to local reports from Digital Asset and EDaily, the central bank made the comments in materials submitted on Thursday to the National Assembly’s finance committee. Local outlets reported that the BOK called for safeguards, including priority issuance by bank-led consortiums and a statutory policy body involving relevant agencies. The latest comments reinforce the BOK’s months-long push to keep won stablecoin issuance under bank-led structures. The central bank’s stance has divided policymakers and industry groups and contributed to delays…

Binance Futures is pushing further into traditional finance territory with seven new Binance perpetual contracts set to go live on July 9, 2026 — and the underlying assets are anything but typical for a crypto exchange. Key takeaways Seven USDⓈ-margined perpetual contracts launch on Binance Futures starting July 9, 2026 at 14:00 UTC, staggered every five minutes. Underlying assets include stocks like Wendy’s and RoboStrategy, plus leveraged ETFs tied to Intel and Sandisk, and the SPDR S&P Biotech ETF. Most contracts offer up to 25x leverage; BNCUSDT and FWDIUSDT are capped at 10x. Funding fees settle every eight hours with…