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Ethereum price has retreated from a two-month high after traders locked in profits, though analysts still expect a push toward $2,000 while key support holds. The June U.S. CPI and PPI data initially fueled a risk-on move across crypto markets, lifting $ETH more than 5% before sellers emerged near a major resistance area. The rally briefly pushed Ethereum above a multi-month descending trendline, but momentum faded around $1,930 as short-term traders adopted a classic sell-the-news strategy. The pullback drove Ethereum ($ETH) price as low as $1,878 before buyers returned around the $1,880 region, which now serves as the first line…

The Moonbeam Network announced the complete closure of Polkadot’s parachain. The GLMR token would be migrating 1:1 to Coinbase’s Base Layer-2, and they will now be relaunching with a new purpose as a decentralized protocol for AI agent communications and on-chain settlements. This change is just the latest in a string of high-profile exits from the shrinking Polkadot ecosystem, as many are now making changes in their positioning around AI infrastructure on Ethereum-aligned chains. The project team stated that the project will become “a decentralized AI agent communication and settlement network built for the on-chain economy of the future.” This…

UK cryptocurrency regulation is entering a major shift in 2026, with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) requiring crypto exchanges to obtain full authorization. Starting 30 September 2026, UK crypto firms can apply for FCA approval, to operate legally. Unapproved platforms will face enforcement action, limited banking access, and potential criminal prosecution. The new framework is designed to enhance investor protections, regulate high-risk activities, and standardize compliance across digital asset trading. FCA Authorisation Timeline The FCA’s crypto authorization gateway opens on 30 September 2026, allowing firms to submit applications for regulatory approval. According to the Financial Services and Markets Act (Cryptoassets)…

Cryptocurrency markets struggled broadly in the second quarter of 2026, with declines across stablecoins, spot trading and derivatives, but prediction markets reached record highs. Spot trading volume across the top 10 centralized exchanges (CEXs) fell to $1.95 trillion in the second quarter of 2026, a 27.9% drop from $2.7 trillion in Q1, according to CoinGecko’s latest Crypto Industry Report published Thursday. CEX perpetual futures volume also declined 10% to $12.7 trillion, while the stablecoin market slipped 1.6% to $305.1 billion. In contrast, prediction markets recorded their strongest quarter on record with $113.8 billion in notional volume. The divergence highlights the…

US President Donald Trump made noteworthy statements regarding the cryptocurrency markets. In his speech, Trump expressed his positive view of cryptocurrencies, saying, “I’m a big fan of crypto.” Trump was asked whether the accounts known as “Trump Accounts” would contain Bitcoin. Without giving a clear commitment, Trump responded, “Something might happen.” Trump also alluded to Dell in his speech, saying, “Go and buy a Dell.” Trump also commented on Dell’s donation to Trump Accounts. Regarding the donation, he said, “We’re going to get that money back to them somehow.” Trump also thanked Micron and mentioned that major financial institutions such…

The edge for a staking protocol is the yield it offers, which incentivizes long-term holding. Simply put, unlike pure speculative assets, which rely on price appreciation for returns, staking assets generate yield, providing investors with an incentive to hold through market cycles. The question is whether this structural divergence can keep Ethereum outperforming Bitcoin after delivering nearly 2x $BTC’s ROI so far in Q3. Technically, though, Ethereum’s biggest test might just be getting started. Can $ETH break its bearish pattern? Since topping in August 2025, $ETH has repeatedly formed a local top within two to three days whenever the daily…

As of July 3, 2026, the crypto community is debating whether Solana’s ($SOL) can overtake Ripple’s $XRP in market capitalization. $SOL currently ranks 7th with roughly $47 billion, trailing $XRP’s $69 billion. Both assets have recorded impressive spot Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) performance this year and are attached to vibrant and active ecosystems. $SOL Ranks 7th Behind $XRP With a $22B Market Cap Gap $SOL ranks 7th with a market capitalization of approximately $47B, trailing behind $XRP which ranks 6th with a market cap of roughly $68–69B. This creates a gap of nearly $22B, which is consistent with recent dashboard…

Strict Enforcement and Steep Penalties Cryptocurrency exchange Luno has launched a formal challenge against a proposed overhaul of South Africa’s foreign exchange laws, arguing that the National Treasury’s plan to bring digital assets under an apartheid-era capital flow regime is unconstitutional because it bypasses Parliament. The challenge was detailed in Luno’s formal submission to the National Treasury on the Draft Capital Flow Management Regulations. The draft rules, jointly published by the Treasury and the South African Reserve Bank for public comment, aim to modernize the country’s exchange controls. However, Luno warns that the proposal contains highly restrictive measures that threaten…

MoonPay has acquired the crypto infrastructure startup Glide, integrating Glide’s deposit and routing technology, the companies said in a joint announcement shared with Cointelegraph on Thursday. MoonPay, a financial technology platform that provides fiat-to-crypto payment services, said the deal is part of MoonPay’s broader effort to become a digital asset infrastructure provider, adding capabilities beyond its original crypto payments business. Glide was founded in 2023 by Tushar Soni and Qinyu Tong, former members of the team behind Robinhood Wallet. The company was founded to help applications accept deposits from different tokens, wallets, exchanges and payment sources. Glide supports more than…

Strategy Sparks Debate With $216 Million BTC Sale Bitcoin continued building on its weekend gains after breaching the $63,000 mark on Saturday, this time falling within a whisker of tapping $64,000. According to data from Bitstamp, the cryptocurrency reached a peak of $63,945 late Sunday before gradually declining, slipping just below $63,000 by 7:50 a.m. EDT on Monday, July 6. About 10 minutes later, it traded at $61,934 following a sharp drop likely triggered by reports of yet another bitcoin sale by Strategy. The selling pressure continued pushing bitcoin to an intraday low of $61,246 before a relief rally wiped…