July 1, 2026

Crypto

Crypto

Dash says crypto forgot its original killer app: digital cash

Dash has renewed its focus on digital cash, arguing that peer-to-peer payments remain one of crypto’s most useful goals even as stablecoins, DeFi and decentralized applications take more attention. Summary Dash says digital cash remains crypto’s strongest use case as stablecoins and DeFi gain ground. The project says stablecoins carry issuer, peg and freeze risks

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15 Years Ago, Hal Finney Explained Why Bitcoin Could Not Simply Be Replaced

A “new Bitcoin?” Hal Finney speculated on the premise more than 15 years ago. Fifteen years ago, one of Bitcoin’s earliest pioneers offered a warning that continues echoing through crypto markets. Hal Finney argued that a monetary network cannot be rebooted without damaging the credibility of everything that follows. The Debate Over a New

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Mashinsky targets FTX and rewrites Celsius narrative

Beyond attacking the process that put him behind bars, Alex Mashinsky is now trying to recast Celsius’ collapse as an FTX‑driven hit job, even though he already confessed to manipulating CEL himself. Summary Mashinsky’s new court filings claim Sam Bankman‑Fried and FTX tried to “destroy Celsius” by manipulating CEL, contradicting his own guilty plea over

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GOP Portfolios Shift Toward Bitcoin and Other Trump Favorites: Report

GOP lawmakers in the US are increasingly investing in assets favored by Donald Trump. It appears that Bitcoin is no longer just a campaign talking point in DC – it’s becoming a very visible part of political investment portfolios in the circles close to President Donald Trump. Republican lawmakers have shifted their portfolios to

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Texas man charged over alleged $12.3 million AI crypto arbitrage scam

The SEC has charged Texas resident Nathan Fuller over an alleged $12.3 million AI crypto arbitrage scheme that promised triple digit returns in weeks. Summary SEC alleges Fuller raised about $12.3 million from roughly 150 investors Promised 40 to 50 percent returns in 30 to 45 days and over 100 percent in 21 days At

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Fed’s Daly says price stability must not “harm the economy”

Mary Daly says the Fed cannot restore price stability by “harming the economy,” underscoring a cautious stance on rates as inflation lingers above target. Summary San Francisco Fed’s Mary Daly stresses price stability remains “crucial” but warns against over-tightening Daly’s comments echo her earlier calls for “patience” and “deliberate calibration” on rate cuts Her stance

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Payouts.com sees agent payments maturing beyond wallets alone

Payouts.com co-founders say the future of agent payments combines stablecoin rails with programmable control layers built for enterprise trust. Summary Payouts.com CEO Leor Ceder says programmability, not wallets alone, will define which AI agents enterprises can trust by 2027. Co-founder Barak Hirchson lists five non-negotiable controls that make autonomous agent spending safe and auditable at

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First-Ever Crypto Fraud Case Under New Investor Protection Law

South Korean authorities tracked suspects for months after CatFi case was initially dismissed despite early blockchain sleuth reports and evidence. South Korean prosecutors have filed charges against a group of individuals linked to a Solana-based meme coin project called CatFi, following allegations that the token was used in a coordinated rugpull scheme after attracting

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Crypto rules face 2030 Risk if CLARITY Act stalls, Lummis says

Senator Cynthia Lummis said Congress may not get another real chance to pass digital asset legislation until 2030 if the CLARITY Act fails. Summary The CLARITY Act would create federal rules for crypto assets, exchanges, developers, stablecoin issuers, and market regulators. JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon criticized the bill, saying banks may oppose it unless lawmakers

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Gravity Bridge halted after $5.4M drain hits Ethereum-Cosmos link

Gravity Bridge has lost about $5.4 million following an early Saturday drain that security researchers linked to a possible signing key compromise. Summary Gravity Bridge lost about $5.4 million after security researchers flagged unusual withdrawals tied to a possible signing-key compromise. PeckShield said the stolen assets included USDC, wrapped ether, USDT, and PAXG, with some

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