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SaharaAI (SAHARA) has restored Ethereum-based SAHARA token liquidity on its Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) bridge pool, the project announced via its official X account. The team confirmed that all transfer functions have returned to normal, following a sharp 60% decline in the token’s price the previous day. Liquidity Restoration and Operational Status According to the announcement, the CCIP bridge pool now operates normally, allowing users to transfer SAHARA tokens across supported networks. The restoration comes after a period of investigation into the token’s price volatility. The project explicitly stated that there were no security breaches or vulnerabilities involved in the…

a16zcrypto has confirmed that the Senate has released the updated text of the CLARITY Act. This announcement, made via their official Twitter account, highlights an important regulatory development in the cryptocurrency sector. More information is available in their tweet here. What Happened The crypto landscape is currently navigating a period of mixed signals, with a16zcrypto’s recent tweet about the CLARITY Act generating significant attention. This updated text is expected to shape the ongoing dialogue around cryptocurrency regulation, particularly regarding tokenized assets and their market implications. With 257 likes and 26 retweets, the announcement signals a growing interest in regulatory clarity…

Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has announced it will support the planned network upgrade and hard fork process on the Polygon ($POL) network. According to a statement from the exchange, token deposits and withdrawals on the Polygon network will be temporarily suspended to ensure user transaction security and contribute to the smooth completion of the upgrade process. According to Binance’s announcement, all deposit and withdrawal transactions on the Polygon ($POL) network will be suspended as of July 29, 2026, at 4:00 PM. The network upgrade and hard fork will take place at block number 50,185,000, approximately at 5:00 PM on July 29,…

Bitcoin may be slumping — along with the Nasdaq in general — but one technology investment seems to be doing well: publicly-traded mining companies. Top U.S. Bitcoin mining companies — Hut 8, CleanSpark, and MARA — all experienced gains between 3-7% on Thursday, despite a sell-off across other assets. The Bitcoin price was down about 2% Thursday, trading for $64,760. Major stock indices also took a hit — including the tech heavy Nasdaq — but a handful of miners continued to rally on new deals related to high-powered computing and artificial intelligence. Hut 8 announced Monday that it had signed…

The next Bitcoin halving is now less than 100,000 blocks away, according to a recent update shared by Binance’s official X account. “The next Bitcoin halving is now <100,000 blocks away,” Binance wrote in an X post. According to the OKLink explorer, there are 93,638 Bitcoin blocks left to the next halving event. The next Bitcoin halving is now <100,000 blocks away. — Binance (@binance) July 2, 2026 Bitcoin’s halving event occurs every 210,000 blocks, about every four years, and slashes the reward miners receive by 50%. This latest milestone suggests that Bitcoin is now more than halfway to its…

Morpho Labs recently amplified a widely shared post by @Morpho, announcing the launch of fixed rate, fixed term credit markets. This development introduces a new dimension to onchain finance, which may reshape liquidity and lending strategies in the decentralized finance (DeFi) landscape. More details can be found in the original tweet here. The Latest In the past 24 hours, the announcement of Morpho Midnight’s fixed rate credit markets has gained significant engagement online, reflected by 737 likes and 117 retweets. This launch represents an essential step toward enhancing the infrastructure of onchain finance, potentially allowing users more predictable lending and…

An amendment to Hong Kong’s Stamp Duty bill could mean that dual-counter securities traded in yuan are subject to stamp duty directly in renminbi. This is also another effort aimed at boosting RMB offshore liquidity and strengthening the city’s position as the region’s hub for digital asset and ETF trading. The proposed Stamp Duty (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2026 is distinct from the Residential Property Stamp Duty amendment legislation that was passed by the Legislative Council on May 20. This earlier legislation, enacted in the government’s 2026-27 Budget announcement, raised stamp duty for high-end residential sales above HK$100 million to…

Axie Infinity has confirmed June 17 as the launch date for Terrariums V1, a passive gamified staking system replacing the now-shutting Homeland feature. Players with unclaimed Homeland rewards have until June 17 at 3 PM Philippine Time to collect them. After that, Homeland closes permanently and becomes inaccessible. How Terrariums Work Players activate their land plot, assign their Axies to it, and earn bAXS every hour automatically. The system runs on a resource called Lunium, which fuels the land and keeps rewards flowing. Two types of Lunium exist: Local Lunium: Free and regenerates automatically for every plot Global Lunium: Purchased…

Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren has blasted the Clarity Act draft bill, claiming it would allow criminals and cartels to move money. Speaking in a video statement on X Thursday, Warren hinted that the potential law would allow President Donald Trump to make money from crypto. Lawmakers are currently mulling over the latest draft of the Clarity Act, which aims to set in stone digital asset regulation. The latest draft bans officials and their families from issuing or promoting crypto. “This latest draft bill would make it easier for criminals, oh, and cartels and terrorists to move money and finance their…

Crypto derivatives exchange BitMEX will cease operations on Sept. 23, 2026, after its parent company, HDR Global Trading Limited, decided to close the platform following a strategic review of its business and the wider digital asset industry, according to an announcement published on Thursday. Effective immediately, the exchange has stopped accepting new user registrations. “BitMEX invented the 100x leverage perpetual swap, the most traded product in the crypto industry – now adopted by thousands of people and exchanges,” the team stated. “This legacy reflects our commitment to bringing innovative and sophisticated risk management tools for all users. And we continue…