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Strategy Bitcoin Sale Rumor Grows After 491 BTC Transfer, But No Confirmation Yet
Speculation over another Bitcoin sale by Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) intensified after an unconfirmed on-chain transaction showed 491 BTC leaving a wallet linked to the company on July 1. Neither Strategy nor Executive Chairman Michael Saylor has confirmed that the transfer was a sale.
XRP Scam Alert: Fake NFT Rewards Drain Crypto Wallets
XRP holders are being targeted by a sophisticated phishing campaign that uses fake non-fungible tokens (NFTs) to steal funds from unsuspecting users. According to XRP Ledger explorer Bithomp, scammers are distributing fraudulent reward and payout NFTs that trick victims into approving malicious wallet transactions.
Solana's RWA market reaches $3.62B after $2B growth in six months
Solana's rapid RWA growth highlights its increasing competitiveness in blockchain finance, potentially reshaping asset management dynamics. Solana's RWA market reaches $3.62B after $2B growth in six months.
Strategy's Bitcoin Stack Raises the Key Question: What Can It Do Instead of Selling BTC?
Strategy has alternatives to selling bitcoin. A new research points to options that could raise cash without reducing its bitcoin holdings. After overhauling its capital management amid pressure on its preferred-stock structure, the key question is whether Strategy can generate liquidity without selling bitcoin.
SBI Crypto Exits Bitcoin Mining Pool Business, Leaving Miners on the Clock
Japanese financial giant-backed operator will shut its mining pool this month.
If You'd Invested $10,000 in Ford Stock 10 Years Ago, Here's How Much You'd Have Today
Investors might be drawn to Ford's cheap valuation and high dividend yield. This auto business is characterized by its low-growth and low-margin profile, which will guide returns going forward.
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The $75 line in the sand: Hyperliquid approaches a key decision point
Hyperliquid was one of the only large-cap crypto assets that maintained a long-term bullish trend.
CryptoQuant Warns of Incoming Volatility as Bitcoin and Altcoin Exchange Deposits Surge
CryptoQuant reports a sharp increase in Bitcoin exchange deposits reaching around 49,000 BTC, a level historically linked to higher volatility periods. The firm also highlights rising Ether and altcoin inflows, suggesting coordinated positioning across the crypto market rather than isolated moves.
Shielded Labs warns Ironwood delay could disrupt Zcash upgrade
Shielded Labs has raised the possibility of delaying Zcash's Ironwood network upgrade, citing readiness concerns among exchanges, mining pools and wallet providers ahead of the planned late July activation.
Zcash Ironwood Upgrade Nears as Developers Push to Rebuild Trust After ZEC Crash
The Orchard pool vulnerability triggered a drop in the price of ZEC, which fell from over $600 to a floor of $300 within a two-day period. At the time of the CoinGecko report, the crypto asset had recovered part of its value and was trading at $457.
Jonathan Mildenhall, CMO of Rocket Companies, talks about the brand's transformation, and the responsibility of CMOs now
"In the last 24 months we've been able to exceed every single brand metric and commercial metric set," Mildenhall told CMO Insider in an interview at the 2026 Cannes Lions Festival. "It's been a complete enterprise transformation, and we've only just got started.
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SOL rallies as Solana memecoins, prediction market activity surge: Are bulls back?
Rising interest in Solana-network memecoins and prediction markets was followed by a rally in SOL price. Will the momentum continue?
‘XRP and Ripple Will Be Exceptionally Important': Former US Official Makes Bold Prediction
Catherine Austin Fitts said Ripple and XRP will be “exceptionally important” to the financial system being built, while Bitcoin will not occupy the same infrastructure role. She argued XRP and XLM are being used through Ripple and Stellar for cross-border payments, reflecting institutional infrastructure choices.
Gnosis Pay reveals hidden flaw behind $1.5 million crypto hack
Gnosis Pay has revealed that a software flaw dating back to October 2023 enabled the $1.5 million exploit of its card safe infrastructure, while confirming that all affected users have been fully reimbursed.
Klarna Expands App Features With Money Wellness Partnership
Klarna users can now access a free financial health check delivered by financial well-being provider Money Wellness through the Klarna app.
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SPYM vs VTI: Which Trump Account ETF Actually Builds More Wealth by Age 18
The launch of federally seeded child investment accounts, informally dubbed “Trump Accounts,” has parents scrambling to pick a single ultra-low-cost equity ETF to hold for 18 years.
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XRP Scam Alert: Fake Ripple Payout Tokens Used to Drain Crypto Wallets
The wallets of XRP users are currently being drained with the help of a new sophisticated phishing campaign that is based on the distribution of fake non-fungible tokens (NFTs).
Gold (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: Above Trendline Signals Recovery
Gold regained its 20-day moving average and rising trendline support, signaling early stabilization as traders eye resistance near the 50-day moving average and swing highs.
Binance and Coinbase Signal Full Support for Cardano's Next Big Upgrade
The Layer-1 blockchain Cardano is on the verge of executing its V11 upgrade, dubbed the “van Rossem” hard fork. According to recent ecosystem data, industry giants Binance and Coinbase confirmed they are operationally ready to support this crucial technological shift.
Big Oil heads for biggest profits in years as Trump pushes for lower gas prices
President Trump is ramping up pressure on the industry to lower gas prices ahead of November's midterm elections.
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JEPI Investors Missed 13.21% in Gains While Paying Hidden Taxes on ‘Monthly' Income
The pitch is simple: monthly checks from blue-chip stocks. The reality is quieter.
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2 Stocks That Could Benefit From Trump's Quantum Executive Orders
Trump's quantum executive orders could boost Quantum Computing as federal policy shifts toward commercialization, cybersecurity and domestic manufacturing.
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Micron & 2 Profitable Stocks to Buy in July for Explosive Upside
MU, CRDO and SNX screened as profitable July stock picks, backed by strong net income ratios and solid earnings growth prospects.
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Abbott Laboratories Q2 Earnings Preview: A Contrarian Buy Opportunity Worth Considering
Abbott Laboratories is upgraded to Buy ahead of Q2 2026 earnings, following a challenging period marked by share price underperformance. The recent acquisition of Exact Sciences adds a high-growth cancer diagnostics vertical, targeting $3bn incremental 2026 sales and potential long-term revenue expansion. 2026 guidance projects 6.5–7.5% organic sales growth and $5.38–$5.58 adjusted EPS, with Exact Sciences acquisition causing $0.20 EPS dilution.
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Central banks boost gold reserves with net 41 tonnes purchased in May – World Gold Council
Sovereign demand for gold shot higher in May, with central bank purchases reaching the second-highest level of the year, surpassed only to February's outsized performance, according to the latest data from Marissa Salim, Senior Research Lead, APAC at the World Gold Council.“Central banks were back in buying mode in May – and with a little more spring in their step,” Salim wrote on Thursday.
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NZD/USD Price Forecast: Rebounds above 0.5700, bears guard 0.5750
NZD/USD Price Forecast: Rebounds above 0.5700, bears guard 0.5750
Zcash Ironwood Upgrade at Risk as Exchanges and Wallets Lag on Z3 Migration
Zcash's next big upgrade might not land on schedule.
Ripple CEO Claps Back At Saylor: “Stop The Confusion”
The long-simmering feud between Brad Garlinghouse & Strategy's Chair Michael Saylor just flared up again.
EXCLUSIVE: Top 12 Most-Searched Tickers For First Half of 2026 - Where Do Micron, Nvidia, Tesla, SanDisk Rank?
Each trading day, Benzinga Pro features hundreds of headlines and press releases, allowing traders to access the latest market news and individual stock information.
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Bitcoin's rare buy signal faces a test as miner selling continues
Mining firms such as RiotPlatform and Mara Holdings, Inc., have been selling their BTC holdings, likely to cover rising overhead costs.
