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📊 Ethereum ETF inflows surge past Bitcoin as Wall Street shifts Ethereum spot ETFs pulled in $103.9 million in the week ending July 24, marking their third consecutive week of positive inflows and outpacing all rival crypto ETFs by a wide margin. Bitcoin ETFs tell a different story. Weekly inflows shrank from $197 million to $75.6 million to $33.79 million, with two negative daily prints shedding $225 million on July 23 and $240 million on July 24. Trading volume fell to roughly $8 billion, the lowest since mid-April 2025. Among smaller altcoin funds, XRP led with $8 million in inflows (its largest in three weeks), while SOL drew $7 million and LINK added $3 million. Hyperliquid (HYPE) ETFs stood alone with $8.6 million in outflows—a second straight weekly decline—with assets down 18% from a July 10 peak. 💰 ETH $1,855.38 (−1.67% in 24h) | BTC $63,901 (−1.81%) 📰 Source: BeInCrypto #Ethereum #ETH #Bitcoin #CryptoETF #WallStreet

🤝 US State Department names Bitcoin Policy Institute as founding partner The Bitcoin Policy Institute (BPI) has been named a founding partner in the U.S. State Department's Freedom Tech Excellence Program (FTEP), launched July 24. The initiative brings private-sector experts into temporary diplomatic roles to support digital freedom and emerging technology projects. BPI will focus on online freedom of expression, privacy-enhancing technologies, countering digital surveillance, and responsible AI governance. The move reflects Washington's growing recognition of Bitcoin's role in foreign policy, part of a broader effort to establish the U.S. as a leader in digital assets—including Trump's March 2025 executive order establishing a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. The announcement comes amid market pressure, with BTC trading at $64,042 (−2.1% in 24h). Institutional investors withdrew $1.67B from crypto funds in the week ending June 1, with Bitcoin products accounting for $1.44B in outflows. …

📊 XRP drops as oil and bond yields tighten financial conditions XRP fell 2.1% in 24 hours to $1.11 as rising oil prices and elevated U.S. Treasury yields triggered broad risk-off selling across crypto and equities. When crude jumps and the 10-year yield climbs, inflation expectations rise and discount rates on volatile assets compress—a macro headwind that hits altcoins like XRP harder than Bitcoin. The pattern is consistent: oil volatility (Brent near $76.30, WTI at $72.08 in early July) and Treasury yields pushing toward 4.567% signal tightening financial conditions. Capital rotates from high-beta assets into safer havens. Crypto desks respond by trimming exposure, with XRP typically leading alt declines on stress days. Bitcoin traded at $65,387 (-0.48% in 24h), setting the macro tone. Traders watching XRP should monitor Brent/WTI direction, 10-year yield trajectory, and derivatives funding rates—quick shifts can signal leverage unwinds and deeper moves. …

🚀 Y Combinator's Scape raises $3.2M to reimagine email for professionals Swedish startup Scape has emerged from stealth with $3.2 million in funding to build an AI-powered email inbox. The two 23-year-old co-founders, Melvin Hagberg and Elis Hodzic, secured backing from Y Combinator, General Catalyst, and FundersClub, alongside investors including former Spotify CMO Sophia Bendz and operators from OpenAI, Google, and Meta. Scape addresses a fundamental problem: the email interface has remained largely unchanged for 25 years. The platform proactively drafts responses, surfaces priority emails, and can even create or edit attachments—all within a single interface. It learns continuously from a user's inbox and integrated meeting notes to anticipate what work needs attention. The team of five is based in Stockholm and plans to expand engineering and product roles. Early access is available at scape.app. 📰 Source: tech.eu #YCombinator #AI #Startups #Email #Stockholm

💰 UK healthtech TidalSense raises $19M to scale AI lung disease test TidalSense, a Cambridge-based healthtech startup, has closed a $19M funding round to expand its AI-powered respiratory diagnosis technology across the NHS and into Europe and the US. The startup's N-Tidal Diagnose device reduces COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) testing from one hour to under five minutes. Patients breathe into a handheld device for 75 seconds, and AI models trained on 2.5M+ patient breaths analyse the CO₂ waveform to detect the disease. Clinicians can now see four to six patients per hour versus one with traditional spirometry. COPD affects nearly two million people in the UK and is the nation's third leading cause of death, killing around 30,000 annually and costing the NHS £1.9B yearly. The round includes investment from Cross-Border Impact Ventures, BGF, Airstream Capital, and Foresight Group. TidalSense has raised $40M total since its 2013 founding, including $11M in grants. 📰 Source: Tech.eu …

🚨 July 23 'Hackers' Day': $35.5M Lost Across Three DeFi Protocols Three major DeFi protocols suffered security breaches on July 23, losing a combined $35.5 million within six hours. AFX Trade lost $24.15M, Verus Ethereum Bridge lost $7.54M, and B² Network lost $3.86M. Attackers exploited cross-chain bridge infrastructure and off-chain verification systems rather than the underlying blockchains themselves. The incidents underscore that security threats extend beyond smart contracts to supporting infrastructure layers. As crypto ecosystems become more interconnected, protecting users requires stronger infrastructure resilience, transparent reserves, and coordinated industry standards across platforms and developers. Industry responses increasingly include independent security audits, bug bounty programs, proof of reserves, and protection funds—mechanisms designed to strengthen overall ecosystem security standards. 💰 BTC $65,424 (-0.002% in 24h) | ETH $1,894.12 (-1.11% in 24h) 📰 Source: BeInCrypto …

🚀 SpaceX delays Starship Flight 13 to Friday due to weather SpaceX has rescheduled the 13th flight test of Starship to Friday, July 24, at 5:45 p.m. CT from Starbase, Texas. Weather conditions on Thursday prevented ground tracking of the vehicle's heat shield during ascent—a critical data point for the reusable rocket program. This marks the second delay for Flight 13. Engineers aborted a July 16 attempt after multiple Raptor engines on the Super Heavy booster misfired at ignition. The rescheduled window aims to capture clear ground imagery of the heat shield at higher dynamic pressure, essential for validating the vehicle's design. Key objectives for Friday include stage separation, booster boostback burn, and deployment of 20 Starlink V3 satellites. Six of those satellites carry cameras to photograph heat shield performance during reentry. SpaceX stock (SPCX) fell 1.73% in after-hours trading following the delay announcement. 📰 Source: BeInCrypto #SpaceX #Starship #Starlink #Space #SPCX

🚀 BloFin Wallet launches Visa card and perpetual trading BloFin Wallet has introduced two major features: perpetual contract trading and a Visa debit card, positioning itself as an all-in-one financial platform for digital assets. Users can now trade 100+ perpetual contracts directly within the wallet without moving funds to an exchange. The wallet also launched a Visa card with zero issuance and annual fees, supporting Apple Pay and Google Pay, allowing users to spend crypto anywhere Visa is accepted. Assets remain in user custody until the moment of purchase. The updates reflect growing demand for unified platforms combining trading, holding, earning, and spending in one place. BloFin Wallet also offers an Earn product with 6%+ APY on idle assets. 📰 Source: BeInCrypto #Crypto #Wallet #Visa #BloFin #DeFi

🚨 Crypto exploits surge to $36M; Verus bridge drained $8M Security breaches across crypto networks have resulted in $36M in total losses, with the Verus bridge accounting for $8M of the damage. The incident underscores ongoing vulnerabilities in cross-chain bridge infrastructure. The exploit raises renewed concerns about bridge security as the ecosystem continues to scale. Multi-chain adoption remains a priority for projects, yet bridge protocols continue to face significant technical and security challenges. 💰 BTC trading at $65,636 (−0.40% in 24h) | 24h volume: $23.6B 📰 Source: Crypto Briefing #Security #CryptoExploit #Bridge #Verus #Bitcoin

🔧 Uber cuts 10% of customer service staff in AI efficiency drive Uber has eliminated 10% of its customer service roles, directly attributing the cuts to artificial intelligence efficiency improvements. The reductions hit the company's community operations team, with remote workers also required to relocate to hub offices under a return-to-office mandate. Megha Yethatika, Uber's VP of global community operations, said the organization had become "too complex and siloed" and needed a cleaner foundation to scale AI technology. The company stated it aims "to simplify operations, strengthen in-person collaboration, and continue to embrace AI." This marks Uber's second round of layoffs in under two months—following a 23% cut to its people division in June. The move reflects a broader 2026 trend: AI was cited in 101,743 US job cut announcements through June, roughly 23% of all stated reasons, according to Challenger, Gray and Christmas. AI has led stated reasons for layoffs for four consecutive months. …

🚨 Verus-Ethereum bridge drained of $7.54M in second exploit A second attack on the Verus-Ethereum bridge in two months has resulted in a loss of $7.54 million, according to security firm Blockaid. The exploit leveraged the same vulnerability class that was used in a previous incident in May. The recurring nature of the breach raises concerns about the bridge's security protocols and whether adequate patches were implemented following the initial compromise. Both incidents exploited the same fundamental flaw, suggesting insufficient remediation efforts. At the time of reporting, ETH trades at $1,922.58 (+0.16% in 24h). 📰 Source: The Block #Security #Ethereum #Bridge #Exploit #Verus

🚀 STARTRADER adds SK Hynix US listing to trading platform STARTRADER has launched SK Hynix Inc. (SKHY) as a US Stock CFD on its platform, following the semiconductor company's recent US market debut. SK Hynix's US listing raised approximately $26.5 billion. The move positions clients to access a key supplier of high-bandwidth memory critical to AI infrastructure. STARTRADER's decision to offer SKHY reflects its strategy of providing early access to significant new US listings as they attract institutional attention. SK Hynix plays a central role in the AI acceleration supply chain, particularly in memory and bandwidth technologies that enable large-scale AI deployment. The company's entry into the US market marks a structural shift in how global AI infrastructure companies access American capital markets. 📰 Source: Finbold #SKHynix #AIInfrastructure #Trading #SemiconductorSupply #USMarkets

💰 WEEX launches USDGO staking with up to 20% APR WEEX has launched flexible staking for USDGO, its stablecoin offering, with tiered annual percentage rates reaching up to 20% for holdings under 200 USDGO and 12% APR for amounts above 200. The staking product allows users to subscribe and redeem at any time without lock-in requirements. WEEX positions the rates among the highest currently available for USDGO across major platforms. The exchange's broader staking suite supports BTC, ETH, SOL, WXT, USDC, and other major assets with flexible or fixed-term options. WEEX, founded in 2018, serves over 6.2 million users across 150+ countries. The platform offers 1,200+ spot trading pairs and features a 1,000 BTC Protection Fund for asset safety. 📰 Source: BeInCrypto #WEEX #Staking #USDGO #Crypto #Yield

📊 Hyperliquid open interest hits $11.51B, highest since October crash Hyperliquid has reached a new milestone with total open interest climbing to $11.51 billion—the highest level since the October 10 liquidation cascade. The achievement marks a significant recovery for the platform as the broader crypto market remains under pressure. Real-world asset (RWA) perpetuals are driving the surge, now commanding $3.61 billion in daily open interest under the HIP-3 framework. RWA perps have overtaken Bitcoin and other assets to become Hyperliquid's largest trading segment, with HIP-3 now accounting for 50% of total platform volume—up from just 3% at the start of 2026. Hyperliquid's share of total crypto derivatives open interest has expanded to 9.5%, an all-time high. However, the platform remains approximately 23% below its October peak near $15 billion. Meanwhile, BTC trades at $65,399 (−0.5% in 24h) as broader market deleveraging continues. 💰 BTC $65,399 (−0.50% in 24h) 📰 Source: Cryptopolitan …

💰 Augustus secures $180M to build stablecoin-era clearing bank Augustus has closed a $180 million funding round at a $1 billion valuation to build always-on dollar clearing infrastructure. The platform aims to connect banks, fintechs, and stablecoin rails into a unified settlement layer. The funding underscores growing institutional interest in blockchain-native financial infrastructure. As stablecoins mature, clearing and settlement systems designed for 24/7 operations become critical infrastructure for seamless cross-chain and cross-rail transactions. 📰 Source: Crypto.News #Stablecoins #Fintech #Blockchain #Funding #Augustus

🚀 Ramp launches Solana stablecoin accounts for businesses Ramp has expanded its business payments platform with Solana-powered stablecoin accounts. The new offering allows companies to hold USDC and USDT while sending cross-border payments around the clock from a unified financial workflow. The integration leverages Solana's fast and cost-efficient blockchain infrastructure, enabling businesses to streamline international transactions without geographic or time constraints. 💰 SOL trading at $77.33 (-1.32% in 24h) with $1.5B daily volume 📰 Source: Crypto News #Solana #SOL #Stablecoin #USDC #BusinessPayments

🔧 STARTRADER launches 24/7 US stock CFDs including NVIDIA, Apple, Meta Dubai-based broker STARTRADER has expanded its offering with 85 new US stock CFDs. The rollout includes 42 instruments available 24/5 across tech, energy, and healthcare sectors, with 43 additional 24/7 CFDs launching 27 July 2026. The round-the-clock trading covers major names: NVIDIA, Apple, Microsoft, AMD, Meta, Alphabet, Amazon, Palantir, JPMorgan, Visa, Tesla, and others. Available Monday–Sunday from 00:00–24:00 (GMT+3), the service addresses off-hours market moves and global time zone constraints. "Our clients follow markets across time zones, make decisions over weekends, and receive news at midnight," said Peter Karsten, CEO. "This launch is built around that reality." STARTRADER is regulated across five jurisdictions: CMA, ASIC, FSCA, FSA, and FSC. CFD trading carries significant risk of loss. 📰 Source: Finbold #Trading #USStocks #NVIDIA #CFD #STARTRADER

💰 Ossprey raises $2.65M to secure software supply chains UK-based Ossprey has closed a $2.65 million pre-seed funding round to combat malicious code in open-source software. The oversubscribed round was led by Episode 1 Ventures, with participation from Osney Capital and Octopus Ventures. Ossprey's platform continuously scans open-source packages for malware, enabling development teams to detect threats before code reaches production. Founded by Nate Dunning and David Read, the startup addresses a critical vulnerability: roughly 90% of enterprise software relies on open-source components, while attackers increasingly embed malicious code in trusted packages to infiltrate organizations through legitimate workflows. The company plans to expand across the UK, Europe, and North America, targeting enterprise organizations. According to CEO Nate Dunning, "Organisations shouldn't have to choose between shipping software quickly and building it securely." 📰 Source: Tech.eu …

💰 Digital Asset closes $365M funding round with Shinhan, SC Ventures Digital Asset, developer of the Canton blockchain network, has expanded its latest funding round to $365 million. The expansion includes a new $10 million investment from Shinhan Financial Group and Standard Chartered's SC Ventures. The move strengthens institutional backing for Canton, attracting major financial players to the platform. Both Shinhan and SC Ventures join the round, signaling confidence in Digital Asset's enterprise blockchain infrastructure. 📰 Source: Crypto.News #DigitalAsset #Canton #Blockchain #Funding #Institutional

📊 Tokenized pre-IPO equity market hits $1.4B milestone in H1 2026 The on-chain equities market reached a significant inflection point in the first half of 2026. The sector now holds approximately $1.4 billion in distributed value across roughly 2,246 tokenized assets, with a holder base exceeding 200,000 participants. Activity accelerated through the period, with March recording $2.87 billion in monthly transfer volume. The growth reflects emerging investor interest in tokenized pre-IPO equity as an alternative asset class, bridging traditional private markets with blockchain infrastructure. 📰 Source: Coinpedia #Tokenization #PreIPO #OnChainEquities #Blockchain #FinTech