European Stock ETFs Return to Inflows as Earnings Lift Markets
European stock ETFs recorded positive net flows in July, ending months of outflows. Strong earnings and record index levels supported renewed investor allocations.
PEPE Exchange Outflows Reach 2-Year High as Whale Holdings Grow
PEPE recorded its largest exchange outflow since November 2024, with 4.54 trillion tokens withdrawn. Large holders increased their positions over the same period.
Intesa Sanpaolo Cuts IBIT Stake and Raises Ethereum ETF Exposure
Intesa Sanpaolo reduced its BlackRock iShares Bitcoin Trust holding by 93.7% in the second quarter while tripling its stake in the iShares Staked Ethereum Trust ETF.
OFAC Sanctions Firms Over Iran Strait Insurance Scheme
The US Treasury sanctioned two firms over an alleged IRGC-backed insurance scheme in the Strait of Hormuz. Authorities cited Bitcoin payments and designated eight tankers as blocked property.
Open USD Expands Stablecoin Competition With Consortium Model
Open USD launches with more than 140 partners and a reserve revenue-sharing model. The move intensifies competition in a stablecoin market exceeding 300 billion USD in supply.
Circle Receives US Bank Charter as CEO Signals Stablecoin Shift
Circle has received final OCC approval for a US bank charter. CEO Jeremy Allaire says stablecoins are evolving from trading tools into regulated digital cash.
SWIFT launches blockchain ledger with 17-bank pilot
SWIFT has moved its blockchain-based shared ledger into live deployment with 17 banks preparing tokenized deposit pilots. Final settlement still runs through traditional correspondent banking rails.
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US Judge Approves $1.5M SEC Settlement With Elon Musk
A federal judge approved Elon Musk’s $1.5 million settlement with the SEC over delayed disclosure of his Twitter stake. The case is now formally closed.
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DOJ Memo Flags Possible Shift in Binance Cooperation
A reported DOJ memo warns prosecutors of possible reduced Binance cooperation in crypto cases. Binance denies any change to its law enforcement policies.
Trump Reports $636M From Meme Coin as Senator Pushes Ban
A financial disclosure shows Donald Trump earned $636 million from the TRUMP meme coin in 2025. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is renewing efforts to ban digital assets issued by elected officials and their spouses.