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Evernorth CEO Asheesh Birla says the era of digital asset treasury (DAT) companies simply accumulating cryptocurrencies is coming to an end. He argues that firms now need sustainable revenue models by putting their crypto holdings to work through tokenization and decentralized finance. Speaking in an interview with Bloomingbit, Birla said first-generation DAT companies mainly relied on rising crypto prices to grow their value. He believes the industry is now entering a second phase focused on generating returns from digital assets already held on corporate balance sheets. “We want to become an $XRP-based financial company rather than a simple treasury vehicle,”…

Germany’s 2027 federal budget draft includes cryptocurrency taxation reforms among its fiscal consolidation measures, targeting the current one year holding rule that allows tax free gains on digital assets. If approved, the proposal would end the long standing cryptocurrency tax exemption by subjecting gains from cryptocurrency sales to taxation regardless of how long the assets are held. Germany Includes Crypto Tax Changes in 2027 Budget Germany’s governing coalition has officially agreed to include cryptocurrency taxation reforms in its 2027 federal budget consolidation measures. The Federal Ministry of Finance outlined the plan in its monthly report after the cabinet approved the…

Layer 1 blockchain N1, backed by Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund, is acquiring decentralized derivatives platform 01 Exchange in a move to bring its flagship trading product directly into the network as it seeks to compete with larger crypto exchanges. N1 is a new blockchain designed to serve as a financial network, integrating native trading infrastructure into its base layer. The blockchain includes a validator-secured orderbook, RFQ system and margin engine that share liquidity and security across the network, aiming to provide high-speed, trustless trading and settlement. 01 Exchange, which was incubated within the N1 ecosystem, has handled more than $3…

The following guest post comes from Ziven.io, a public markets intelligence platform delivering data on companies exposed to bitcoin mining, artificial intelligence, and crypto treasury strategies. Originally published on July 7, 2026, by Cindy Feng. For years, Michael Saylor’s message never changed: buy Bitcoin, and don’t sell. So when Strategy announced the sale of 3,588 $BTC, a lot of people took it personally. “The promise has been broken”, “the biggest bull has blinked”… some even called it the top. Strategy has sold 3,588 $BTC for $216 million to fund dividends on our Digital Credit securities. As of 7/5/2026, we hodl…

Ripple’s landmark five-year sports sponsorship with the University of Kansas may have delighted $XRP enthusiasts, but not everyone within the cryptocurrency community is buying the hype. Zach Rynes, who is widely known as the Chainlink community lead, took to social media to slam what he perceives as a rather desperate marketing stunt. He believes that there is a disconnect between Ripple’s corporate actions and the retail investors holding its native token. As reported by U.Today, Ripple recently announced that the $XRP logo will be prominently featured on the uniforms of the Kansas Jayhawks’ football and basketball programs. In response to…

Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Professionals Association has urged the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) to refine its virtual asset regulatory framework. The group wants lower compliance costs, improvements to the Virtual Asset Platform Practitioner Examination (CVAP), and clearer guidance on several regulatory issues. The requests followed a recent meeting between the association and Hong Kong financial regulators. Participants included Under Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Chan Ho-lim and representatives from the SFC’s Intermediaries Division. According to the association, the SFC agreed to pursue several improvements to the CVAP qualification system. These include separating the examination from mandatory…

Centralized cryptocurrency exchange AscendEX announced it will cease operations as of July 1, 2026. The company stated that user accounts will remain accessible only for limited withdrawal transactions, and all withdrawal requests will undergo manual review. According to AscendEX, withdrawals may be delayed, users may be asked for additional information, or some requests may not be processed. This statement comes after blockchain researcher ZachXBT issued warnings about the exchange. ZachXBT had previously stated that it had received numerous delayed or unprocessed withdrawal notifications related to AscendEX. It also alleged that the exchange’s publicly accessible hot wallets lacked large liquid assets…

Bitcoin price is holding near $61K. The downtrend is taking over the macro trend. Bitcoin is holding onto its bullish divergence despite a recent minor market correction, signalling that the broader upward trend is likely to continue. While there is a simultaneous potential for a bearish divergence to emerge, which forms part of a market reversal, the existing bullish structure remains valid and active. Currently, the largest asset is trading within the $61,930 range, following a minor 1.24% loss in value. Despite this slight dip, the immediate market impact is a state of cautious consolidation rather than panic selling. Notably,…

Tiger Securities has upgraded its rating on Coinbase Global Inc. (COIN) from Hold to Buy, setting a price target of $200, according to a report by Walter Bloomberg. The upgrade comes amid a broader reassessment of the cryptocurrency market’s trajectory following a significant correction in Bitcoin prices. Improved Bitcoin Risk-Reward Profile The firm’s analysts noted that Bitcoin’s risk-reward profile has improved substantially after a sharp price correction, which they believe has removed excessive speculative froth from the market. This technical reset, combined with stabilizing macroeconomic conditions, forms the basis for their more optimistic outlook on Coinbase, which derives a significant…

One $CASHCAT trader has turned $316 into more than $2.17 million on the newly launched Robinhood Chain following the breakout of the memecoin just a few days after the launch. The token witnessed an impressive surge after its market capitalization soared above $120 million. On July 8, World, a popular prediction market on Solana, announced its plan to migrate to Robinhood after an internal team discussion. In the new memecoin breakout, a $CASHCAT trader has turned a small investment of around $316 into more than $2.17 million on the newly launched Robinhood Chain. According to Arkham Intelligence, the trader purchased…