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Bitcoin ETF inflows, cooling AI momentum and potential regulatory progress under the CLARITY Act are fueling speculation that capital is rotating back into crypto. Crypto markets showed renewed signs of life this week as institutional investors fueled the longest streak of inflows into US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) since April and crypto-linked stocks rallied on optimism over US regulation. But the more intriguing story may be unfolding outside crypto: AI’s grip on speculative capital is beginning to loosen. After dominating markets for nearly two years, the AI trade is becoming more selective as investors distinguish between companies with sustainable earnings and those riding the hype cycle. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index, or SOX, recently slipped into a technical bear market after falling 20% from its recent high, although it remains well above year-ago levels. Some analysts believe the shift could mark the beginning of a broader rotation back into digital assets. While it’s too early ...

"The next big move could shock everyone," one analyst predicted.

The organization sold locked WLD tokens to strategic investors as it seeks to grow its biometric identity network amid rising demand for human verification online. World Foundation has raised an initial $52.5 million through a sale of locked WLD tokens to strategic investors, with Pantera Capital leading the funding round. The round also included Bain Capital Crypto, Eightco Holdings, Selini Capital, Susquehanna Crypto and other investors, according to a Friday announcement shared with Cointelegraph. The WLD tokens sold in the fundraising are subject to a 12-month lockup. The nonprofit behind the World protocol said that new funds will be used to expand World ID, its system designed to distinguish people from AI agents. World ID generates a digital credential after users complete biometric verification at a World Orb device. Read more

U.S. Senate Democrats got President Donald Trump to accept potential limits on his lucrative crypto dealings, but they say the Clarity Act's restrictions aren't enough.

The project is moving away from basic network expansion to focus entirely on integrating its biometric screening devices across enterprise software suites.

Pantera Capital led the one-year locked token sale, joined by Bain Capital Crypto, as World scales its ID network for AI agents.

LMAX is working with Morgan Stanley and investment bank KBW to assess its options, which could lead to a sale or a public offering.

Bitcoin fell below $65,000 as surging oil prices and higher Treasury yields triggered a broader retreat from risk assets. Data from CryptoSlate shows the largest cryptocurrency traded near $64,980 as Brent crude remained on track for a weekly gain of almost 10%. Oil settled 7% higher at $100.69 a barrel on July 23, its first […] The post Bitcoin declines below $65,000 as Trump threatens Iran after tanker attacks send Oil above $100 appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Bitcoin saw several dips under the $64,000 mark as a Binance “plunge protection team” reemerged with bid liquidity to avoid a deeper BTC price rout. Bitcoin (BTC) fell more than 1.6% on Friday as its latest price correction accelerated after Wall Street opened. Key points: Data from TradingView showed BTC/USD approaching $64,000 as bulls struggled to preserve recent gains. Read more

BTC has dropped by roughly three grand after marking a local peak at $67,000. Strategy doesn't want to buy or sell, while a derivatives giant says goodbye.

The 21st package stops short of a full asset freeze for HTX, which it accused of "significantly frustrating" its Russia measures.

DADDY is down nearly 97% from its all-time high recorded two years ago.

CertiK recorded roughly $124.1 million in losses and ransom demands in H1 2026, a measure of exposure rather than criminal profit. The post Crypto home invasions jump 20x as wrench-attack exposure hits $124 million appeared first on CryptoSlate.

A Bitcoin development roadmap that addresses quantum computing risks could see the price surge by “double digits” very quickly, according to Charles Edwards. Bitcoin developers need to swallow their pride and outline a clear plan to harden the blockchain against quantum computing attacks, according to Capriole Investments founder Charles Edwards. He says the day they finally bite the bullet, the price will respond very quickly. “If the Bitcoin core team says in two or three months: ‘this is our roadmap, we’re gonna solve it in the next two years, these are the rough steps we’ll take,’ that would be amazing news,” Edwards tells Cointelegraph on Trade Secrets.  “I think that would discount a lot of the risk pretty much overnight,” Edwards says. Read more

New framework gives common shareholders a clearer view of net bitcoin exposure after preferred stock and convertible debt obligations

Ethereum remains under pressure on the higher timeframes despite showing signs of stabilization over the past several weeks. The daily structure continues to trade below key moving averages, while the 4-hour chart shows buyers attempting to build a higher low above a key support area. On-chain data also continues to provide a constructive backdrop as […]

Ethereum price is approaching a key technical inflection point, after slipping about 0.3%, intensifying its bearish prediction. The post Ethereum Price Gaining Ground as Its SMA 30D Funding Rate Climbs Highest in Six Months appeared first on Cryptonews.

Smart collars monitor herd health in real time to prevent fraud, allowing local agricultural businesses to secure thousands in funding backed by livestock.

Thailand’s SEC filed a criminal complaint against Bitkub and two former directors over alleged false disclosures linked to a 2021 cyberattack involving $50 million in assets. Thailand’s crypto industry is facing fresh regulatory scrutiny after authorities accused Bitkub, one of the country’s largest digital asset exchanges, of providing false information to regulators. Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed a criminal complaint against Bitkub Online and two former directors over alleged false reporting connected to a 2021 cyberattack, the regulator announced on Thursday. The complaint names former Bitkub directors Sakolkorn Sakavee and Thaweesap Rawan, who the SEC said were responsible for submitting company reports during the period under investigation. Read more

Bitcoin's Sharpe ratio has fallen into rare territory, creating an asymmetric risk-to-reward setup.