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In the fast-paced world of cryptocurrency, staying informed about exchange announcements is crucial for every investor and trader. A significant development has just emerged concerning THORChain (RUNE) holders on Binance. The global crypto exchange giant, Binance, has announced a temporary Binance RUNE suspension of deposits and withdrawals for the THORChain network. This move, scheduled for July 31st, 2024, at 17:00 UTC, is in direct support of an upcoming, vital upgrade to the THORChain network. Understanding the implications of this suspension and what steps to take is paramount for ensuring your assets remain secure and accessible. Understanding the Binance RUNE Suspension:…

USDT transfer volume has climbed to $52.9 billion on a 30-day moving average basis, marking a steady recovery in stablecoin velocity since the early 2022 market turbulence. According to Glassnode data, this gradual increase shows consistent growth in market activity and stablecoin adoption across multiple blockchain networks. The sustained volume growth comes as Tether issues over $13 billion in new USDT during Q2 2025, bringing the total circulating supply to $157.1 billion. This represents a $20 billion year-to-date increase and widens the gap with competing stablecoins to over $100 billion according to CEO Paolo Ardoino. BNB Chain Captures Market Share…

This is a daily analysis of top tokens with CME futures by CoinDesk analyst and Chartered Market Technician Omkar Godbole. Bitcoin: Looks north; Dealer gamma, Vol and DXY in focus Bitcoin just shattered records, surging past $123,000 early Monday, continuing the march to $140,000 levels indicated by the strong breakout in BlackRock’s IBIT last week. There’s every reason to be incredibly bullish here as we face a “Goldilocks” moment for bitcoin: a pro-crypto U.S. President calling for ultra-low interest rates against the backdrop of fiscal splurge and stock market highs. It’s an unprecedented alignment of bullish BTC factors. BTC’s daily…

Corporate treasury participation in ether (ETH) has surged in recent months, with institutional entities now holding 1% of the cryptocurrency’s circulating supply, according to a report from investment bank Standard Chartered (STAN). The bank predicts that ether treasury holdings could reach 10% of total supply over time, a 10-fold increase from current levels. The pace of buying rivals inflows into spot ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) , which are themselves seeing record demand, the report said. Several companies have recently unveiled ether treasury strategies that generate passive yield through ETH staking. These include BitMine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) and SharpLink Gaming (SBET).…

The UK has finally decided to open a discussion on stablecoins, in the year 2025, by publishing a nearly 250-page consultation paper. That would be less embarrassing if Japan hadn’t passed its Stablecoin Law in 2022. Or Singapore in 2023. Or Abu Dhabi in 2024. Or if the US Congress and President Trump didn’t just approve the GENIUS Act, which gives stablecoins a central place in American financial infrastructure. But here we are, the UK (a big deal in global economics and financial markets) is still writing reports. It’s not even late at this point, it’s completely out of the…

The SEC has effectively transferred crypto ETF approval authority to the CFTC by establishing futures contracts as the primary qualification standard for digital asset exchange-traded products. Bloomberg analyst James Seyffart described this arrangement as “pseudo-outsourcing” decision-making power to the derivatives regulator. Under the proposed listing standards, cryptocurrencies need only show six months of futures trading on the Coinbase derivatives exchange to qualify for ETF inclusion. This framework removes traditional investment product requirements and places the CFTC in control of which assets can access ETF structures. If the rule is finalized as-is, the SEC pseudo outsourced the decision making for which…

Coinbase (COIN) will report second-quarter earnings after Thursday’s market close and expectations are diverging sharply on Wall Street as analysts weigh falling trading volumes against a wave of regulatory developments and product rollouts. FactSet consensus estimates peg the company’s revenue at $1.59 billion in the second quarter, up from $1.45 billion in the same period last year. Earnings per share are expected to come in at $1.25. Below the surface of those topline numbers, however, lies a debate over what matters more right now: declining crypto spot volumes or Coinbase’s growing subscription and services (S&S) business, fueled by higher interest…

Subzero Labs is betting that its newly-funded network Rialo, with its native event triggers and Web2-like reactivity, can reverse developer exodus from crypto. If it works, the Pantera-backed network could rewrite the rules of blockchain usability. Summary Subzero Labs has raised $20M led by Pantera Capital to launch Rialo, a new blockchain aimed at solving crypto’s developer retention crisis. Built by alumni from Meta, Netflix, Solana, and Diem, Rialo prioritizes real-world integration with event-driven architecture and native web connectivity. According to a press release dated August 1, Subzero Labs has emerged from stealth with a $20 million funding round led…

Bitcoin has risen to become the world’s fifth-largest asset by market capitalization after its price surpassed $122,000. The cryptocurrency’s total market capitalization has reached $2.407 trillion, surpassing Amazon, Google, and silver. Bitcoin Surpasses $122,000, Becoming the World’s 5th Most Valuable Asset Gold ($22.64 trillion) currently leads the ranking of assets with the highest market capitalization, followed by NVIDIA, Microsoft and Apple, respectively. Bitcoin’s historic rise is being viewed as a rally fueled not only by market momentum but also by infrastructure developments. “This isn’t just a price movement; institutional inflows via ETFs, progress on crypto policies in Washington, and improved…

Ethereum is trading at $3,786, down about 3.7% from its local high of $3,933 recorded on July 28. Summary ETH is still up 56% in the last 30 days despite a 3% pullback from $3,933 local top. Exchange reserves fell by over 1M ETH in the past month, signaling reduced sell pressure. ETH ETF inflows remain strong, while technicals show bullish momentum with short-term exhaustion. The move marks a minor retracement after a sharp rally over the past 30 days, with the token still up 56%. While trading volume has dropped 12.2% over the last 24 hours to $26.1 billion,…