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Brazil’s B3 stock exchange has unveiled options on bitcoin BTC$62,676.14, ether (ETH) and solana (SOL) futures, expanding its regulated crypto derivatives offerings. The contracts bec+ame available for trading on July 6, according to a B3 circular. They include call and put options on bitcoin futures denominated in Brazilian reais, while ether and solana futures are denominated in U.S. dollars. The options settle into the underlying futures contracts, not the tokens themselves. B3 said the products do not involve custody, transfer or administration of spot cryptoassets. The contracts trade independently from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. local time, according to B3’s…

Nasdaq-listed cloud mining platform Bitfufu has released its operational update for June, reporting the production of 125 Bitcoin. The figure provides a monthly snapshot of the company’s mining output and its strategic management of digital asset reserves. June Production and Holdings Overview According to the company’s announcement, Bitfufu’s total Bitcoin holdings stood at 1,671 $BTC as of the end of June. This represents a net decrease of 184 $BTC compared to the end of May. The reduction in holdings suggests the company may have sold or otherwise deployed a portion of its treasury assets during the month, a common practice…

Hyundai Card announced that it has successfully completed its first real-world pilot study in the stablecoin-based cross-border payment space. According to the company’s statement, a real money transfer using $USDT was carried out between Hyundai Motor’s subsidiaries in the US and Mexico as part of a proof-of-concept (PoC) process conducted in collaboration with Tether and Avalanche. Thus, the test moved beyond being merely a theoretical blockchain experiment and became a practical application based on the actual need for internal company payments. According to the shared information, Hyundai Motor America converted $20,000 to $USDT and sent it to its unit in…

US President Donald Trump, who attended the NATO Leaders Summit in Ankara, hosted by Turkey for the first time in 22 years, made important statements regarding Iran. At this point, Trump stated that the ceasefire with Iran had ended, thereby reigniting geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Related News US President Donald Trump Makes Statement on Iran: Bitcoin Falls, Oil Rises! Brent oil prices surged by more than 10% following renewed tensions between the US and Iran, drawing investor attention back to energy markets. Meanwhile, Bitcoin fell from its early week high of $64,000 to around $62,900. According to a…

Bitwise has reshuffled its flagship Bitwise 10 Crypto Index ETF (BITW), and the biggest headline from the rebalance is the arrival of Hyperliquid’s $HYPE token — a move that signals just how dramatically the decentralized exchange sector has muscled its way into institutional allocation conversations. Key takeaways Hyperliquid ($HYPE) and Stellar ($XLM) have been added to the Bitwise 10 Crypto Index ETF (BITW) in the latest rebalance. Polkadot ($DOT) and Avalanche ($AVAX) were removed from the fund. $HYPE posted $1.34 trillion in trading volume and $320 million in revenue in the first half of 2026, with a 165% year-to-date gain.…

Pi Network’s July upgrade marks a meaningful shift for App Studio developers — but it hasn’t moved the needle on the token’s price. The platform pushed out a backend overhaul that introduces persistent storage for App Studio applications, enabling apps to save and reload user-specific data across sessions for the first time. For a platform that has long leaned on AI-created apps, the update closes one of the more glaring functional gaps in its developer toolkit. Key takeaways Pi Network’s July upgrade adds backend support to App Studio apps, starting with persistent storage. Apps can now save and reload user-specific…

For EU crypto custodians, the grace period is over. With the Markets in Crypto-Assets regulation now fully enforced, the European Securities and Markets Authority has shifted from rulemaking to active supervision. Its first Common Supervisory Action on crypto-asset service providers puts custody operations under direct scrutiny, according to the original report. National regulators will begin risk-based reviews that run into 2027, zeroing in on governance, key management, transaction controls, incident response, smart contract risks, and third-party dependencies. The CSA is not a one-off check. It represents a structured, coordinated effort across all member states to test the digital operational resilience…

Stablecoins are no longer just a safe place to park crypto funds, they are quickly becoming a key part of the global financial system, according to a new analysis backed by Binance Research and recent market data. According to the report, weekend stablecoin transfers now total around $76 billion, averaging $38 billion per day, nearly matching Visa’s average daily payment volume of about $40 billion. Stablecoins Reach Visa-Like Payment Volumes Stablecoins are also becoming a preferred savings option. Since 2022, Binance Earn has distributed over $1.2 billion in stablecoin rewards, while on-chain dollar yields of 2% to 4% continue to…

LinkLayerAI, a next-gen platform to advance transparent trading agents, has partnered with Mintellect, a popular Web3 firm for content assetization on-chain. The partnership endeavors to merge AI, tokenized digital assets, and blockchain technology into an inclusive model. 🤝 LinkLayerAI x MintellectExcited to partner with @Mintellect_AI, the next-gen platform for on-chain content assetization.Together, we’re building a future where AI Agents, verifiable trading strategies, and on-chain assets come together.🚀#web3 #AI #partnership pic.twitter.com/8Iqa2ur6cG — LinkLayerAI (@LinkLayerAI) July 7, 2026 As LinkLayerAI mentioned in its official social media announcement, the development fortifies the role played by transparent trading strategies and AI agents. Hence, the…

Bitcoin ($BTC) saw intraday highs after Thursday’s Wall Street open as US stocks rebounded on fresh Iran peace hopes. Key points: Bitcoin joins a risk-asset rebound as US President Donald Trump said that Iran “wants to make a deal” after the ceasefire breakdown. Crypto short liquidations near $100 million over 24 hours. Traders see important $BTC price levels coming as soon as the daily close. Crypto, stocks rise as Trump teases new Iran “deal” Data from TradingView showed $BTC/USD rising back above $63,000, up by nearly 1.5% on the day. $BTC/USD one-hour chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView US stocks were in the…