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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…

President Trump has opened the door to putting Bitcoin inside a brand-new federal savings program for American children, framing his embrace of crypto as a matter of geopolitical necessity rather than personal enthusiasm alone. Speaking on July 6, 2026, during an Oval Office ceremony that doubled as the official launch of the Trump Accounts savings program, Trump told reporters that “something could happen” when pressed on whether Bitcoin might one day sit inside the accounts — a comment that landed squarely at the intersection of domestic economic policy and the administration’s fast-evolving digital asset strategy. Key takeaways Trump signaled openness…

Something quietly significant is happening inside the world’s largest crypto exchange. Binance crypto payments have surged 114% over the past year, a jump that goes well beyond a single platform milestone — it signals a genuine shift in how people are actually using digital assets in their daily financial lives. Key takeaways Binance recorded a 114% increase in crypto payments over the past year, reflecting rapid growth in real-world usage. The median payment size on Binance Pay rose from $10 to $18, suggesting users are transacting with greater confidence and larger amounts. Stablecoins dominate the payment landscape on the platform,…

As of July 9, 2026, the Bitcoin price today sits at $62,852, reflecting a fragile short-term recovery within a still-broken macro structure. The Fear & Greed Index at 22 signals extreme fear, while geopolitical tensions and institutional uncertainty continue to weigh on sentiment. $BTC/USDT — daily chart with candlesticks, EMA20/EMA50 and volume. Key takeaways Bitcoin trades at $62,852 on July 9, 2026, stuck between a fragile short-term recovery and a broken daily structure. The Fear & Greed Index sits at 22 — deep in Extreme Fear territory — reflecting broad market anxiety. Daily RSI at 48.58 signals indecision, while the…