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Polymarket users assign an 80% probability to Bitcoin dropping to $111K this month.

Just In: BDACS, a regulated crypto custodian in South Korea, has officially launched institutional custody support for XRP, via Ripple Custody, following their partnership earlier this year

SBI Holdings has filed for two crypto ETFs in Japan, one with direct XRP and Bitcoin exposure, and a hybrid fund blending gold and crypto. Pending FSA approval, this move could mark Japan’s first regulated crypto ETFs and boost institutional access.

China’s security agency warned that crypto projects offering tokens for iris scans, data that’s immutable and sensitive, pose national security and privacy threats. The description echoes Worldcoin’s model and signals stronger regulatory scrutiny.

Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, former CEO of Binance, has filed a motion in Delaware bankruptcy court seeking dismissal of FTX’s $1.8 billion lawsuit. The FTX estate alleges Binance and CZ improperly used FTX assets to fund a 2021 share buyback deal.

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The Philippines SEC has blocked access to 10 major crypto exchanges, including OKX, Bybit, and KuCoin for operating without required licenses. The regulator warns of fraud, AML, and investor risks and is pushing for enforcement and app blocking.

Custodia CEO Caitlin Long says Ripple’s centralized architecture and flawed token model make XRP untrustworthy for institutions. Ripple counters, citing XRPL’s decentralized validator setup and offering to clarify technical concerns publicly.

World Liberty Financial will introduce the USD1 Points Program on Bitget, rewarding users in the stablecoin. USD1, backed 1:1 by U.S. dollar assets, is already listed on Ethereum and BSC. The program marks a key step in growing USD1's real-world utility.

Just In: President Trump will sign an executive order today directing the Department of Labour to reassess its guidance and enable inclusion of alternative assets, such as crypto, real estate, and private equity within 401(k) retirement plans.

.@OKX has added Apple Pay to its “Buy Crypto” service, allowing users in the US and European Economic Area to purchase digital assets directly through the payment platform.

🇺🇸 The SEC and Ripple ($XRP) have officially ended their legal battle after jointly dismissing their appeals, marking the close of a years-long dispute over the cryptocurrency’s regulatory status.

.@Jack Dorsey’s Block added 108 BTC in Q2, raising its total holdings to 8,692 BTC valued at about $1B, underscoring the company’s continued investment in Bitcoin.

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China instructed local brokerage firms and related groups to stop promoting stablecoins, including publishing research or hosting seminars on the topic aiming to contain risks and ward off potential financial instability and fraud.

BIG: El Salvador to launch the world’s first Bitcoin bank, aiming to expand crypto-based financial services and attract global investors. 🇸🇻💰