All news
Binance.US Targets 20% Market Share in Aggressive Comeback
After enduring a two-year period of regulatory stagnation, Binance.US is setting its sights on a 20% share of the American crypto trading market. CEO Stephen Gregory confirmed the exchange is pivoting from a defensive posture to an aggressive growth strategy intended to challenge incumbents like Coinbase and Kraken.
US Government Moves $297 Million in Seized Crypto to Coinbase Prime
Federal authorities moved nearly $297 million in Bitcoin and Ether to Coinbase Prime this Monday, sparking immediate speculation over the government’s adherence to President Donald Trump’s recent strategic reserve mandates. The transaction, involving 3,940 BTC and 30,000 ETH, signals a shift in custody rather than an confirmed liquidation of assets.
Federal Officers Back CLARITY Act Amidst Legislative Push
The Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association has endorsed the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, providing a critical boost to the bill ahead of an August Senate deadline. Representing over 34,000 agents, the group joins the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives in supporting the measure while demanding specific revisions to DeFi accountability.
Binance Reserve Data Shows Bitcoin Inflow Amidst Stablecoin Declines
Binance users bolstered their Bitcoin holdings by 7,715 BTC throughout June, marking a 1.22% increase in customer balances. This latest proof-of-reserves snapshot, taken on July 1, highlights a divergence in asset trends as Ethereum and Tether balances retreated across the platform during the same period.
Trump’s Attempt to Reset Iran War Powers Clock Faces Bipartisan Backlash
President Donald Trump’s move to notify Congress of renewed military strikes in Iran has sparked immediate outrage, with critics slamming his attempt to use a ceasefire breakdown to reset the War Powers Resolution’s 60-day clock as a transparent effort to circumvent constitutional oversight on his ongoing conflict.
Protesters Confront ICE After Fatal Shooting in Biddeford
A 26-year-old Colombian man died Monday after being shot by a federal immigration officer in Biddeford, Maine, sparking immediate street protests and renewed demands to disband the agency. The encounter, which occurred during a removal operation, has left local immigrant communities reeling and calling for urgent accountability.
Maine Officials Decry Federal Immigration Raids as Fear Grips Communities
State leaders and community advocates are condemning the federal deployment of immigration enforcement agents in Maine, labeling the controversial operation—dubbed "Catch of the Day"—as a racist, intimidatory campaign that has left local families terrified and schools facing a significant drop in attendance.
Minnesota Sues Federal Government Over Operation Metro Surge Shootings
Minnesota officials filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday challenging the Trump administration’s refusal to cooperate with state investigations into three separate shootings by federal agents. The legal action seeks to compel the Department of Homeland Security to provide evidence regarding the deaths of two citizens and the wounding of a Venezuelan national.
Minnesota Prosecutors Charge ICE Agent Over Fabricated Shooting Account
After a botched case of mistaken identity left a Venezuelan man wounded, Minnesota state prosecutors have issued a nationwide arrest warrant for ICE agent Christian Castro. The charges follow evidence that federal officers fabricated claims of a violent assault to cover up a shooting that nearly struck children in a nearby home.
Federal Officials Release Withheld Evidence in Minnesota Shooting Cases
After six months of stonewalling, federal investigators have finally turned over key evidence to Minnesota prosecutors concerning the deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti. The move follows a prolonged legal standoff, during which state officials accused the administration of concealing critical materials related to a series of controversial immigration enforcement operations.
Video Evidence Exposes False Statements by ICE Agents in Minneapolis
A 12-second video recording has dismantled official ICE accounts of a January 14 shooting in Minneapolis, proving federal agents lied about the circumstances of the encounter. The footage contradicts claims that agents were under a sustained, three-minute assault by individuals armed with a shovel and a broom.
ICE Agent Arrested After Fabricating Account of Minneapolis Shooting
Christian Castro, a 52-year-old federal agent, was taken into custody in Texas on Friday following charges that he shot a Venezuelan immigrant during a Minneapolis operation and lied about the encounter. Minnesota officials allege Castro attempted to frame his victim by falsely claiming he acted in self-defense during the incident.
Michael Saylor’s Strategy raises $467M while pausing Bitcoin buys
Michael Saylor’s Strategy generated $466.7 million through the sale of 4.8 million Class A shares between July 6 and July 12, according to an SEC filing. Despite the significant influx of new capital, the firm maintained its Bitcoin reserves at 843,775 BTC, signaling a temporary pause in its accumulation strategy.
Trump to present declassified 2020 election intelligence in primetime
With top national security officials flanking him, President Donald Trump plans to headline a Thursday night address at 9:00 PM ET to disclose newly declassified intelligence regarding the 2020 presidential election. The move shifts focus from recent geopolitical escalations in the Strait of Hormuz to the integrity of past voting processes.
Spain leads World Cup fan token burn after Belgium victory
Following a decisive 2-1 quarter-final victory over Belgium, Spain has permanently removed 1.16 million SPAIN Fan Tokens from circulation. This destruction, valued at approximately $649,050, marks the largest single burn event in the Chiliz Burn to Glory campaign during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, solidifying Spain's position atop the tournament leaderboard.
Trump’s Blanket Pardons Fuel Wave of Post-Insurrection Crime
A federal judge in Massachusetts sentenced Daniel Tocci to four years in prison this week for possessing thousands of child pornography images. Tocci, who previously participated in the January 6 Capitol attack, is among the 1,500 rioters granted clemency by Donald Trump on his first day back in the White House.
Judge Scuttles Trump’s $10 Billion IRS Suit as 'Sham Litigation'
A federal judge has dismantled a $10 billion lawsuit filed by Donald Trump against the Internal Revenue Service, labeling the case a transparent act of bad-faith self-dealing. US District Judge Kathleen Williams blasted the maneuver as a collusive effort to secure immunity and a massive taxpayer-funded settlement for the president’s allies.
Trump Sues Treasury and IRS for $10 Billion Over Tax Return Leaks
Donald Trump has filed a $10 billion lawsuit against the U.S. Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service, alleging that the unauthorized disclosure of his tax returns during his first presidential term caused severe damage to his business reputation and public standing.
Gondor shifts Polymarket lending to portfolio-backed margin model
Traders on Polymarket will soon leverage their entire portfolios rather than individual positions to secure credit. Gondor is rolling out its V1 margin account next week, moving away from isolated lending to a cross-margin system that allows gains in one market to offset potential losses in another.
Jito proposes JTO token burns in major revenue overhaul
Jito has unveiled a sweeping governance proposal, JIP-38, aimed at transforming the protocol into a token-centric network. The plan mandates that 100% of the DAO’s revenue share from JTX be dedicated to programmatic open-market buybacks and the permanent burning of JTO tokens through the end of 2027.
Twelve States Challenge $111 Billion Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger
Twelve state attorneys general have filed an antitrust lawsuit to block the $111 billion merger between Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery, invoking legal precedents used to dismantle previous media consolidations to prevent a single corporation from monopolizing a massive share of the theatrical and cable market.
Coinbase Ventures Maintains Lead in Stagnant Crypto VC Market
While broader crypto fundraising suffers from a sharp contraction, Coinbase Ventures has aggressively sustained its pace, finalizing 30 startup investments during the first half of 2026. This performance secures its position as the industry’s most active backer, outpacing rivals like Animoca Brands and a16z despite a cooling capital environment.
Iran Mocks Trump’s 20% Toll Proposal for Strait of Hormuz
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has publicly ridiculed President Donald Trump’s plan to impose a 20% security fee on commercial vessels traversing the Strait of Hormuz. While agreeing in principle that the waterway's guardians deserve compensation, Araghchi dismissed the American figure as excessive compared to Iran’s own modest proposals.
Aave standardizes cross-chain operations using Chainlink CCIP
Aave has designated Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol as its primary infrastructure for cross-chain activity, consolidating tasks ranging from governance to asset management under a single standard. This shift replaces fragmented systems, allowing for seamless token transfers and vault rebalancing across the protocol’s supported blockchain networks.
Rubio Vows to Dismantle International Criminal Court
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has launched a formal campaign to dismantle the International Criminal Court, declaring that the United States will use its full diplomatic and economic power to disable the Hague-based tribunal, which he accused of waging a legal war against American sovereignty and its officials.
Bolivia Moves to Integrate USDT Into National Payment Infrastructure
With foreign currency reserves dwindling after years of declining energy exports, Bolivian officials are weighing a proposal to grant Tether’s USDT official status as a payment instrument. This shift would position the country as the first in Latin America to formally integrate a stablecoin alongside the boliviano and the dollar.
Watchdog Warns of Massive Corruption Risk in Federal Grant Overhaul
A sweeping proposal from the Office of Management and Budget could soon grant the Trump administration unchecked authority to steer over a trillion dollars in federal funding. By replacing civil servant oversight with political vetting, critics argue the plan effectively converts scientific and public grants into tools for ideological patronage.
China pivots from property crisis toward high-tech export growth
Conflict lead: As China’s property sector endures a prolonged structural downturn, the nation is pinning its economic future on a transition toward advanced manufacturing. While real estate once served as a primary engine of growth, recent data suggests that high-tech exports are now compensating for the domestic slump.
Hyundai tests Tether stablecoin for cross-border treasury payments
Seven minutes is all it took for Hyundai Motor to move $20,000 between its U.S. and Mexican divisions using Tether’s USDT. This pilot, executed over the Avalanche blockchain, signals a shift in corporate treasury operations seeking to bypass the multi-hour delays typical of conventional banking systems for international settlements.
Former Security Officials Slam Proposed $1.5 Trillion Pentagon Budget
A group of former national security officials is challenging the push for a $1.5 trillion military budget, framing the massive expenditure as a cycle of war profiteering that drains resources from domestic needs while failing to deliver clear strategic victories in global conflicts.