ECB Warns Stablecoins May Drain Bank Deposits—Here's What That Means
ECB board member Piero Cipollone warned that growing stablecoin adoption could strip European banks of retail deposits, compounding losses from mobile payments that already cost banks fees and transaction data. Two-thirds of euro area card payments route through non-European networks, and most eurozone countries lack a national card scheme. The ECB has named 36 payment providers for a digital euro pilot starting in the second half of 2027, with formal legislative negotiations underway after a European Parliament vote. The digital euro—a government-backed, interest-free electronic cash with holding limits—is designed to preserve banks' role in deposits and lending, though critics question whether it could itself drain deposits.
CryptoQuant says Strategy still needs disciplined bitcoin buying and selling framework
CryptoQuant stated that Strategy‘s new Digital Credit Capital Framework addresses immediate liquidity concerns by rebuilding cash reserves and pausing bitcoin purchases, but the firm noted the company still lacks a systematic model for timing future bitcoin buys and a disciplined plan for selling into strength during the next bull market. Strategy has taken initial steps—selling about 3,588 bitcoin to replenish reserves and raising $466.7 million through equity issuance—boosting its dollar reserve to $3 billion and nearly doubling dividend coverage. However, CryptoQuant’s Julio Moreno highlighted two unresolved questions: how Strategy will decide when to resume accumulation without a valuation-aware model, and how it will execute strategic partial sales or hedging at cycle highs to deleverage and build capital, as the current monetization program remains purely defensive.
FTX pushes ahead with $900M payout as SBF pardon hopes fade
FTX will distribute nearly $900 million to creditors in its fifth distribution on July 31, with an additional $18 million going to preferred shareholders through the Preferred Shareholder Remission Fund Trust, raising total trust payments to $95 million. Eligible claimants must have met pre-distribution requirements by the June 16 record date. Payments will be processed via Kraken, Payoneer, and BitGo, while future record dates and omnibus bankruptcy hearings are scheduled for July 23 and August 16. Meanwhile, founder Sam Bankman-Frieds campaign for a presidential pardon faces political resistance after the U.S. Senate rejected clemency and President Trump indicated no plan to pardon him. Criminal cases tied to FTX continue, including federal charges against Michelle Bond, whose trial is set for November after a judge rejected her motion to dismiss.
Citadel backs two rival crypto exchanges with $600 million as both chase the same Wall Street prize
Citadel Securities has invested a combined $600 million in two rival crypto exchanges, Crypto.com and Kraken, each valued at $20 billion—$400 million in Crypto.com announced July 16, 2026, and $200 million in Kraken from November 2025. Both exchanges plan to expand beyond crypto into tokenized securities and derivatives, bridging digital and traditional markets. The investments give Citadel economic exposure to both platforms without granting control, as no ownership stakes, board seats, or exclusive terms have been disclosed. Kraken's deal includes a defined collaboration on liquidity, risk management, and market structure, while Crypto.com's announcement describes only a capital raise for broader platform expansion. Whether this leads to parallel operational roles depends on Crypto.com's future disclosures.
JST Hits Record Deflationary Milestone: Over 355M Tokens Burned as JustLend DAO Revenue Fuels Value Appreciation
The fourth JST buyback and burn round concluded with 355 million tokens (worth $34.59 million) removed from circulation, shattering prior records through a dual-engine strategy pairing the routine Q2 2026 buyback with a separate burn of historical USDJ stability fees. This pushed the single-round value 70% above the previous round and removed 3.59% of total supply. Across four rounds, 17.29% of JST's supply has been burned in nine months, contributing to a 178% price surge over the past year and a market cap reaching $874 million. All buyback funds came from JustLend DAO's organic protocol revenue, which continues generating eight-figure quarterly profits. Recent upgrades like SBM V2 and a Binance Wallet integration support future growth, reinforcing JST's deflationary value amid a broader DeFi downturn.
Cardano Pumps as Network Moves to Further Decentralize Development
Input Output will transfer control of Cardano's core infrastructure—including the Haskell node, Plutus platform, Daedalus wallet, and Hydra scaling tool—to outside specialist firms starting in August, with the transition running through 2027. Se7en Labs and Teragone are among the firms taking over, while at least three independent node implementations in Haskell, Rust, and Go will run in parallel. The announcement comes one day before the Van Rossem hard fork activates on July 18, taking Cardano to Protocol Version 11 and reducing smart contract execution costs. ADA rose about 2% to roughly $0.165 but remains nearly 95% below its 2021 all-time high, with bearish technical indicators.
When Is 'The Odyssey' Coming To Streaming？
Christopher Nolan's *The Odyssey* opened in theaters on July 17, 2026, and its streaming debut will follow a prolonged theatrical window, mirroring the strategy used for *Oppenheimer*. Given Nolan's insistence on preserving the theatrical experience, the film is unlikely to reach premium video on demand until about 123 days after its release—projected for November 17, 2026—followed by a Peacock debut roughly 87 days later, around February 12, 2027. The epic, starring Matt Damon as Odysseus, runs 2 hours 52 minutes and features an extensive ensemble cast. Universal normally releases films to PVOD after five weekends, but Nolan's clout allows for extended windows.
Which are the Best 5 Crypto Payment Gateways in Belarus
Belarus has established one of Eastern Europe's most structured regulatory frameworks for digital assets, requiring all crypto payment providers to operate as residents of the Belarus High-Tech Park (HTP) and comply with AML/KYC rules. The top five gateways include Dzengi, which combines crypto trading with tokenized traditional assets; White Bird, an HTP resident linking banking and crypto; BYNEX, offering integration with the local ERIP payment system; IMEX Global, focused on institutional and enterprise clients; and Finex, which specializes in corporate tokenization and digital asset management. Each serves different needs, from retail payments to enterprise infrastructure. Businesses should prioritize HTP-registered providers and compare supported cryptocurrencies, fiat settlement, security, and compliance before choosing a platform.
Is XRP a Good Investment in 2026？ Price Analysis and Prediction
XRP is trading around $1.09 in a tight consolidation range between $1.00 support and $1.15–$1.20 resistance, with RSI near 46 and a descending trendline capping rallies since spring. The main catalyst is the CLARITY Act in the U.S., which could trigger a re-rating to $1.45–$2.20 if passed, while a failure risks a break below $1.00 toward $0.80. Fundamentals have quietly improved—strong ETF inflows, whale accumulation, and European regulatory approval—but price remains tied to Bitcoin and broader market sentiment. The investment case is conditional: a binary catalyst trade around a defined floor, with no guaranteed rebound.
CASHCAT Falls 75% from Peak After Hyperliquid Perp Listing
The CASHCAT memecoin on Robinhood Chain has dropped about 70% from its all-time high of $0.2278, erasing most of a 4,000% rally that briefly pushed its market value above $200 million. The token traded near $0.065 on Friday with a market cap of about $63 million, following declines of 25% in 24 hours and 58% over the past week. The slide accelerated after Hyperliquid and Binances wallet listed CASHCAT perpetual futures with up to 3x and 10x leverage respectively, drawing speculative flows into an asset with thin spot liquidity. Shortly after the Hyperliquid listing, the perp market experienced a 60% wick to around $0.08 while the spot price barely moved, liquidating leveraged traders. The token has no formal affiliation with Robinhood.
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