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Decentralized Perpetuals Seek CFTC Approval for U.S. Launch

A decentralized finance platform is actively pursuing a license from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to introduce its perpetual contracts product in the United States. The move aims to expand the availability of decentralized perpetuals, which are derivatives allowing traders to speculate on the future price of cryptocurrencies without expiration dates. The platform's efforts highlight the growing interest in regulatory compliance as decentralized finance seeks to integrate more closely with traditional financial systems.
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JPMorgan Identifies Private Blockchains as Major Threat to Bitcoin

JPMorgan, with assets totaling $4.7 trillion, has identified the creation of private blockchains by traditional financial institutions as a significant risk to Bitcoin. The banking giant suggests that these private networks could undermine Bitcoin's appeal by offering similar benefits without the volatility and regulatory challenges associated with cryptocurrencies. This perspective highlights a shift in focus from strategic risks to the potential impact of established financial entities adopting blockchain technology for their own purposes.

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Robinhood Integrates DeFi Perpetuals Exchange into Wallet

Robinhood has integrated a decentralized finance (DeFi) perpetuals exchange into its wallet, marking a significant expansion of its crypto offerings. The exchange was developed by @vnovakovski of @Lighter_xyz. This move is expected to enhance Robinhood's position in the DeFi space by providing users with more trading options directly within its platform. The founder, @vnovakovski, will discuss the details of the Robinhood partnership, the competitive landscape with Hyperliquid, and the timeline for U.S. traders to gain access to these new features on the Unchained podcast. The discussion is scheduled for today at 1pm ET.

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Rising Liquidity and Inflation Challenge Traditional Diversification

Global governments and central banks are reportedly increasing liquidity by 8% annually to manage debt, leading to a hidden devaluation of fiat currencies. This, combined with inflation, creates an 11% hurdle rate for investments. Investors are urged to reassess their strategies, as traditional diversification may not suffice to maintain wealth under these conditions.
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Analyst Unconcerned About Strategy's 2027-2029 Convertible Debt

An analyst known as @TheOtherParker_ expressed confidence regarding Strategy's convertible debt maturing between 2027 and 2029. He suggests that the company can address the debt through refinancing or by raising capital via a common stock ATM (At-The-Market) offering, mitigating any potential cash flow issues well in advance.
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Active Equity ETFs Attract $350 Billion Amid Mutual Fund Outflows

Active equity strategies have maintained a similar performance rate of 35-40% regardless of being in an ETF or mutual fund (MF) format. However, over the past 12 months, ETFs have attracted $350 billion in inflows, while active equity mutual funds have experienced $500 billion in outflows. This trend highlights a shift in investor preference towards ETFs, likened to the difference between CDs and Spotify, where the same content is delivered through different channels, but only one garners significant audience interest.
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Arbitrum Leads Gains with 13.83% Surge, MemeCore Drops 6.51%

Arbitrum (ARB) emerged as the top gainer among the top 100 cryptocurrencies by market cap, climbing 13.83% to a price of $0.0861. Other notable gainers include Venice Token (VVV), which rose 9.20% to $11.49, and Sky (SKY), up 7.59% to $0.05802. Celestia (TIA) and Aave (AAVE) also saw increases of 7.27% and 6.72%, respectively. Conversely, MemeCore (M) led the list of top losers, falling 6.51% to $1.20. LayerZero (ZRO) and Audiera (BEAT) also experienced declines, dropping 4.15% and 3.79%, respectively. Jupiter (JUP) and Pi (PI) rounded out the top five losers, with decreases of 3.76% and 3.26%.

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AI Contracts Drive Miner Valuations, Cipher and TeraWulf Undervalued

Compass Point has identified a significant valuation gap in the cryptocurrency mining sector, highlighting that AI contracts, rather than Bitcoin, are now the primary drivers of miner valuations. The firm points to Applied Digital, TeraWulf, and Cipher Mining as companies where the market undervalues their potential AI capacity, which could generate substantial rental income once leased. In contrast, Core Scientific's valuation already reflects its existing contracts, suggesting future growth hinges on acquiring new customers. Riot Platforms is valued more on its future potential, particularly its Corsicana campus and AI development pipeline, despite limited current contracted capacity. The report suggests the next two years will be crucial as companies transition from announcing AI infrastructure deals to executing them, potentially aligning valuations with other income-generating infrastructure assets.
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JPMorgan Identifies Major Risk to Bitcoin from Non-Public Blockchain Adoption

JPMorgan analysts have highlighted a significant risk to Bitcoin stemming from the increasing adoption of blockchain applications that are not related to public chains. According to a report by The Block, while recent Bitcoin sell-offs by Strategy and its BTC liquidation plans may cause temporary pressure, they are not seen as the primary structural risk for Bitcoin. The greater threat lies in the shift of blockchain applications, such as payments and settlements, towards bank-built or regulatory-friendly permissioned chains and unified ledgers. If tokenized deposits, SWIFT blockchain projects, and central bank digital currencies become integrated within traditional financial infrastructures, and settlements increasingly use private or deferred netting models, the activity, liquidity, and capital flow on public chains and tokens could be diminished. This shift could also lead to stablecoin demand being partially replaced by bank tokenized deposits, potentially suppressing Bitcoin's performance. However, analysts note that hybrid architectures, favorable regulations for public chain stablecoins, or a strengthened 'digital gold' narrative could alter this outlook.

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Former Fed Governor Thomas Hoenig Criticized for Opposing Bernanke's Policies

Former Federal Reserve Governor Thomas Hoenig, known for his opposition to then-Chairman Ben Bernanke's monetary policies, has been highlighted for his efforts to curb excessive money printing. Hoenig's stance during his tenure at the Fed earned him the nickname "Braveheart" in a recent book, reflecting his resistance to the quantitative easing measures implemented under Bernanke's leadership.
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QIZ Security Secures $17 Million in Seed Funding for Post-Quantum Encryption

QIZ Security has successfully raised $17 million in a seed funding round to enhance its post-quantum encryption security solutions. The round was led by Bessemer Venture Partners and Merlin Ventures, with additional investments from Evolution Equity Partners, Qbeat Ventures, Singtel Innov8, and Qino Cyber Capital. The company specializes in cryptographic asset management and post-quantum cryptography (PQC), offering services such as continuous asset discovery, risk modeling, and governance. QIZ Security aims to assist major sectors like finance, telecommunications, and healthcare in achieving 'crypto agility' to counter the potential threat of quantum computing, which could compromise current encryption systems by 2029. The firm collaborates with industry leaders including Cisco, AWS, Google, and IBM to facilitate enterprise quantum-safe migration planning.
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Hyperliquid and Phantom Urge CFTC to Clarify On-Chain Market Roles

The Hyperliquid Policy Center and Phantom have jointly submitted a comment to the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), urging the agency to clarify the roles of "infrastructure developers" and "regulated financial service providers" in on-chain markets. They propose that the CFTC confirm that releasing on-chain protocol software does not require registration, preventing developers from being classified as unregistered exchanges. Additionally, they suggest a compliance pathway for licensed exchanges to integrate on-chain infrastructure and recommend formalizing a no-action letter regarding non-custodial wallets into a rule.

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Kresus Introduces Crypto Asset Inheritance Service for Self-Custodial Wallets

Kresus has unveiled "Kresus Inheritance," a new service enabling users to establish inheritance plans for their crypto assets without sharing private keys. For an annual fee of $99.99, users can designate a beneficiary and set an account inactivity period, after which the beneficiary gains access to the assets. The service employs MPC security and a seed-phrase-free backup, ensuring Kresus never takes custody of the assets. The launch addresses concerns among crypto holders about asset management posthumously, with research indicating that 55 million U.S. adults own crypto and 89% worry about asset transfer after death. Kresus aims to provide a secure and straightforward solution for these concerns.
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U.S. Supreme Court Ruling Enhances Presidential Control Over Financial Regulators

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled 6–3 to expand presidential authority over the removal of heads of independent federal agencies, excluding the Federal Reserve. This decision strengthens presidential control over regulatory bodies such as the SEC and CFTC, which are currently advancing new crypto asset regulations. The ruling could impact the robustness of internal debates and the stability of rules within these agencies, as noted by former CFTC officials and industry insiders. Despite potential changes in leadership, existing rules remain legally binding as long as they comply with authorizing statutes and the Administrative Procedure Act.
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North Korea Allegedly Funding Nuclear Program with Crypto Hacks

Jessi Brooks, speaking on TRM Talks, claimed that North Korea is using funds obtained through cryptocurrency hacks to develop a nuclear weapon system. This assertion highlights the potential use of illicit finance in supporting military programs. The statement underscores concerns about the intersection of cybercrime and global security threats.
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MARA to Acquire Texas 2000MW Data Park Project for Up to $600 Million

MARA Holdings' subsidiary, Volt Texas, has entered into an agreement with HIF USA to acquire the majority stake in MAT 1177 LLC, the company behind a major data infrastructure park project in Texas. The project is set to provide up to 2000 megawatts of power for high-performance computing and Bitcoin mining. The acquisition will be paid in installments based on development milestones, with the total purchase price potentially reaching $600 million. Payments will be triggered by land acquisition, power access, and execution of subsequent data center leases.

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Bubblemaps Warns of High Concentration Risks in ARROW Token on Robinhood Chain

Bubblemaps has identified significant concentration risks in the ARROW token of Arrow Finance on the Robinhood Chain, with approximately 80% of the tokens held by a small number of addresses. On-chain analysis revealed that 200 wallets, lacking previous EVM interaction records, purchased ARROW within three minutes of its launch. These wallets were funded simultaneously by a single source (address 0x0a5…6a6c). Bubblemaps also noted the presence of multiple large address clusters and advised investors to exercise caution when trading ARROW, especially before the protocol's product officially supports the Robinhood Chain.

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Elliptic Secures Strategic Investment from Circle Ventures

Blockchain analytics firm Elliptic has announced a strategic investment from Circle Ventures. This follows Elliptic's $120 million Series D funding round in May, led by One Peak with contributions from Nasdaq Ventures, Deutsche Bank, and British Commercial Bank. Circle Ventures' investment coincides with its participation in Elliptic's Agentic Design Partner Program, which aims to develop compliance solutions for AI agents. These agents, capable of autonomous goal-setting and decision-making, operate at speeds and scales beyond manual compliance systems, necessitating advanced solutions.
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Claude Introduces 'Monthly Usage Report' with Quiet Hours and Rest Reminders

Claude has unveiled a new 'Monthly Usage Report' feature, now in testing for web and desktop users across Free, Pro, and Max plans. This feature provides a summary of users' activity, including time slots, active days, and topic distribution based on enabled memory records. Users can also set quiet hours and rest reminders. The feature excludes data from incognito sessions and health integration content. Users can access their personal dashboard via the Reflect panel in Settings.
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Phemex Crypto Market Daily: Arbitrum Surges 11% as Robinhood Chain Launch Drives Crypto Sector Gains (Jul 09)

Key Takeaways:
1. Macro Environment US initial jobless claims fell to 215,000, signaling labor market resilience and supporting risk sentiment. Russia eased crypto regulations, boosting local and global optimism. PayPal expanded PYUSD stablecoin to Polygon, enhancing cross-border payment efficiency and DeFi utility. 2. Crypto Market The crypto market showed mixed trends over the past 12 hours. Bitcoin (BTC) is up 1.04% at $62,687, while Ethereum (ETH) is nearly flat at $1,735, reflecting cautious sentiment. Arbitrum (ARB) surged 11.09% to $0.0848, driven by Robinhood Chain's mainnet launch and a new fee-sharing model. Venice Token (VVV) rose 9.70% to $11.64 on strong platform adoption, and Canton (CC) gained 6.56% to $0.135, though without a clear catalyst. Altcoins outperformed majors, with ecosystem and DeFi narratives leading gains. 3. Today's Outlook Today's major event is the ADI token unlock, releasing $40.7 million worth of tokens, which may impact market liquidity and price dynamics for ADI and related assets.

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Decentralized Perpetuals Seek CFTC Approval for U.S. Launch

JPMorgan Identifies Private Blockchains as Major Threat to Bitcoin

Robinhood Integrates DeFi Perpetuals Exchange into Wallet

Rising Liquidity and Inflation Challenge Traditional Diversification

Analyst Unconcerned About Strategy's 2027-2029 Convertible Debt

Active Equity ETFs Attract $350 Billion Amid Mutual Fund Outflows

Arbitrum Leads Gains with 13.83% Surge, MemeCore Drops 6.51%

AI Contracts Drive Miner Valuations, Cipher and TeraWulf Undervalued

JPMorgan Identifies Major Risk to Bitcoin from Non-Public Blockchain Adoption

Former Fed Governor Thomas Hoenig Criticized for Opposing Bernanke's Policies

QIZ Security Secures $17 Million in Seed Funding for Post-Quantum Encryption

Hyperliquid and Phantom Urge CFTC to Clarify On-Chain Market Roles

Kresus Introduces Crypto Asset Inheritance Service for Self-Custodial Wallets

U.S. Supreme Court Ruling Enhances Presidential Control Over Financial Regulators

North Korea Allegedly Funding Nuclear Program with Crypto Hacks

MARA to Acquire Texas 2000MW Data Park Project for Up to $600 Million

Bubblemaps Warns of High Concentration Risks in ARROW Token on Robinhood Chain

Elliptic Secures Strategic Investment from Circle Ventures

Claude Introduces 'Monthly Usage Report' with Quiet Hours and Rest Reminders

Phemex Crypto Market Daily: Arbitrum Surges 11% as Robinhood Chain Launch Drives Crypto Sector Gains (Jul 09)