Cryptocurrency News
After analyzing BTC’s historical pattern, Matrixport analysts predict that the largest cryptocurrency by market cap could reach as high as $116,000 in the next few weeks. In a recent report, Matrixport analysts state that the month of July has always…
Polygon-backed Katana goes live on mainnet with $1B KAT incentives [btcmanager]
Katana, a graduate project from Polygon’s Agglayer Breakout Program, has launched its public mainnet, unlocking unified, deep liquidity and sustainable yield generation. Katana, a Layer 2 chain with over $200 million in productive TVL, has officially launched its mainnet. The…
UK’s Smarter Web Company adds $24.7M in Bitcoin, now holds 773 BTC [cointelegraph]

Smarter Web boosted its Bitcoin treasury with an additional $24.7 million BTC purchase as part of its 10-year strategy.
Deutsche Bank to launch crypto custody accounts in 2026: Report [cointelegraph]

Deutsche Bank reportedly plans to launch a crypto custody service in 2026 with Bitpanda and Taurus, expanding its digital asset initiatives in Europe.
Bitcoin due to copy S&P 500 to hit new all-time high in July: Forecast [cointelegraph]

Bitcoin has never lost more than 10% by the July monthly candle close, while stocks have enjoyed straight gains since 2015; will history repeat?
Mastercard joins forces with Bitget Wallet to release zero-fee crypto cards [btcmanager]
Bitget Wallet partners with Mastercard and its licensed-issuer Immersve to launch new crypto cards that allow for fee-less payments directly from the digital wallet. According to a press release sent to crypto.news, the crypto card is available directly through the…
Circle’s ‘compliant’ USDC is the go-to for DPRK hackers: ZachXBT [btcmanager]
On-chain investigator ZachXBT has raised concerns over USDC stablecoin issuer Circle’s compliance standards and its growing use among malicious actors. According to ZachXBT, North Korean IT workers have been using USDC (USDC) to move millions in illicit payments. The on-chain…
Elon Musk’s xAI raises $10B as Trump threatens to unleash DOGE on him [cointelegraph]

Elon Musk’s xAI secures $10 billion to expand its operations as his clash with US President Donald Trump over government spending heats up again.
Arbitrum price tanks after highly anticipated Robinhood partnership [btcmanager]
Robinhood’s partnership with Arbitrum failed to boost investor interest, instead triggering a sharp downturn in ARB’s price despite the initial hype. According to data from crypto.news, Arbitrum (ARB) fell over 13% over the past 24 hours, trading at $0.32 while…
Malaysia proposes major overhaul of crypto exchange rules [btcmanager]
Malaysia is planning an overhaul of its regulatory framework for digital asset exchanges, aiming to expedite token listings and enhance investor safeguards. On Monday, Malaysia’s Securities Commission has released a consultation paper proposing significant updates to its regulations for digital…