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Artificial intelligence continues to attract capital across crypto markets as investors search for sectors showing active development despite broader volatility. The trend is especially visible on Binance Smart Chain, where AI-powered ecosystems are seeing growing attention from both developers and traders. At the same time, $BNB remains relatively stable and continues targeting the $610 area. Against this backdrop, several AI-focused projects are emerging as leaders within the ecosystem. Among them, MemeToro ($MT) has become one of the most discussed names as its Stage 2 presale approaches completion and interest in AI-powered blockchain applications continues expanding. Why $BNB Chain Is Becoming…

Bitcoin has climbed more than 4% to briefly reclaim $62,000 after a weaker-than-expected U.S. jobs report reduced market expectations for another Federal Reserve rate hike this year. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the U.S. economy added 57,000 nonfarm payrolls in June, well below economists’ expectations of 115,000. The agency also revised May’s payroll figure lower by 43,000 jobs, ending a three-month stretch in which employment growth had consistently exceeded forecasts. Meanwhile, the unemployment rate came in at 4.2%, slightly below the expected 4.3%, suggesting hiring has slowed even as the labor market remains relatively resilient. The report…

Active use of tokenized real-world assets in DeFi has returned to about $3.77 billion, close to the level visible before an April 18 exploit triggered a $13 billion decline across DeFi as a whole in 48 hours. DefiLlama’s tracking puts that recovery at roughly 95 days from the shock to July 22. The failure consisted of a compromised verification setup that let attackers forge a cross-chain message and release roughly 116,500 unbacked rsETH, worth about $292 million, through KelpDAO’s LayerZero multichain infrastructure. Aave accepted the token as collateral, the attacker borrowed against it, and the resulting run pulled $8.45 billion…

Ethereum [$ETH] traded around $1,865 at press time, consolidating after recovering sharply from its June lows. The asset has continued to build higher highs and higher lows throughout July, keeping traders focused on whether it can reclaim the key $2,000 level. Supporting that recovery, U.S. spot Ethereum ETFs posted a second consecutive week of net inflows, signaling renewed institutional demand after several weeks of persistent outflows. Ethereum ETFs record second straight week of inflows Spot Ethereum ETFs attracted $105.44 million in net inflows during the week ending July 17, following $84.42 million the previous week. The back-to-back inflows marked a…

Mary Daly says the Fed cannot restore price stability by “harming the economy,” underscoring a cautious stance on rates as inflation lingers above target. Mary Daly, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, said restoring price stability remains “crucial” for the U.S. central bank, but warned that the Federal Reserve cannot pursue that goal in a way that “harms the economy,” according to a summary of her latest remarks. The comments, reported via Chaincatcher, signal that Daly continues to frame monetary policy as a balancing act between bringing inflation back to the Fed’s 2% target and preserving labor…

AI Financial Corp. (AIFC), a publicly traded company formerly known as Alt5 Sigma and known for its partnership with the Trump family on cryptocurrency initiatives, announced that it holds approximately $380 million in $WLFI tokens. The company disclosed that half of these holdings are available for use as collateral and for staking, though it emphasized that the announcement should not be interpreted as an intent to sell or otherwise deploy the assets. Background and Strategic Context The disclosure comes at a critical time for AI Financial Corp., which has faced significant headwinds following a sharp decline in its stock price.…

LegalBison is a global boutique legal and business services firm and licensed Corporate Service Provider (CSP) specializing in regulatory structures for FinTech and digital asset projects. Co-Founders and Managing Directors Aaron Glauberman, Viktor Juskin, and Sabir Alijev share expert insights on Bitcoin.com News. Kalshi and Polymarket processed over $44 billion in combined trading volume in 2025. Monthly volume across the two platforms has since climbed to $24 billion as of April 2026, per a Pew Research Center analysis of data from The Block, a figure that exceeds the average monthly handle through legal US sportsbooks. Kalshi alone generated $263.5 million…

The total number of Bitcoin ATMs declined sharply in the first half of 2026, with the United States accounting for almost all of the decline. Data from collected by Finbold for its H1 2026 Cryptocurrency Market Report shows that the global number of Bitcoin ATMs fell from 39,158 on January 1, 2026, to 28,322 by June 30, 2026, representing a loss of 10,836 machines, or 27.7%, over the six-month period. The decline was driven overwhelmingly by losses in the United States, where the country’s $BTC ATM network shrank from 30,617 to 20,237 machines, a reduction of 10,380, or a 33.9%…

Aave’s v4 deposits on Ethereum and Avalanche have reached $300 million, according to a widely shared post by @RWAFoundation_. This milestone indicates a significant growth trajectory for Aave within the DeFi ecosystem, showcasing robust user engagement and liquidity across both networks. The Latest Market conditions for Aave are looking promising as the decentralized finance sector witnesses a notable uptick in activity. The $300 million in v4 deposits not only signifies a 50% increase in the deposit base but also highlights the platform’s growing relevance in the DeFi landscape. Additionally, with $100 million in active loans, Aave demonstrates its ability to…

Unserious Inc. has formally acquired Creepz, placing the Ethereum $NFT brand under new ownership as original artist Psychrome returns to direct its creative revival. Financial terms, however, were not disclosed, leaving the transaction’s structure unknown. The July 23 announcement said entrepreneur and collector Adam Weitsman is backing the deal, while the project’s founders will support the transition. Psychrome Returns to Rebuild Creepz’s Creative Direction According to the disclosure, Psychrome will oversee intellectual property development and creative direction. His return restores the artist who created the project’s lizard characters, visual identity, and lore, giving the collection familiar creative leadership after several…