Coinbase Ventures Tops Crypto VC Funding with 30 Deals in Early 2026
Coinbase Ventures led crypto venture capital activity in the first half of 2026, completing 30 deals amid a challenging market where total crypto fundraising declined sharply.
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Bitcoin’s Bear Market May Close by September Amid Mixed Market Signals
Bitcoin’s price faces ongoing pressure near $62,000, but some traders predict the current bear market phase could end by September, challenging traditional timing expectations.
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Bitcoin Whale Moves $188 Million After Seven Years of Inactivity
A long-dormant Bitcoin wallet shifted $188 million worth of BTC amid rising whale transfers to exchanges, signaling potential market impact.
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Lawson to Pilot Multi-Stablecoin Payments Using Yen Stablecoin in August
Lawson will trial yen stablecoin payments this August, supported by Netstars’ multi-stablecoin platform, marking a major test in Japanese retail crypto adoption.
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Bitcoin Faces Profit-Taking Pressure After Recent Price Recovery Near $65,000
Bitcoin's price retreat follows a significant sell-off by mid-sized holders, testing support levels while broader market activity suggests orderly profit-taking rather than panic.
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SBI Launches Yen-Backed Stablecoin Lending with 3% Annualized Yield in Japan
SBI VC Trade introduces a yen-denominated stablecoin lending service offering 3% annualized returns over 12 weeks, marking a new step for regulated stablecoins in Japan.
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Wall Street Increases Bitcoin Holdings Ahead of Crucial Inflation Data Release
As key U.S. inflation figures approach, Wall Street firms boost Bitcoin investments despite growing concerns over potential market volatility.
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AI-Driven Freelancers Could Spur Major Growth in Stablecoin Transactions, Says Swyftx
Australian exchange Swyftx projects AI-enabled freelancers could generate billions in stablecoin volume, transforming global gig economy payments by 2033.
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XDC Tech Partners with Bridge to Enable Stablecoin Payments for AI-Driven Commerce
XDC Tech integrates Bridge’s stablecoin infrastructure, enabling instant, regulated payments for AI agents and businesses through digital stablecoin settlement.
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US Bitcoin ETFs See Inflows, Ending Two-Month Outflow Trend
US-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded a net inflow of $197 million last week, breaking an eight-week streak of outflows and signaling possible renewed institutional interest.
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Bitcoin Miners Increase Holdings Amid Declining Mining Stock Prices
Despite a notable drop in Bitcoin mining stocks, miners continue to accumulate Bitcoin, raising their total holdings to over 1.19 million BTC and signaling confidence.
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U.S. Spot Bitcoin ETFs End Two-Month Outflow Slide with $197 Million Inflows
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs reversed an eight-week outflow trend, recording $197 million in net inflows by mid-July, signaling renewed institutional interest in crypto funds.