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07/19/2026 11:53 AM BlackRock Crypto ETF Inflows Reach $343 Million in Five Days
TLDR: BlackRock crypto ETF inflows reached $343.4 million across IBIT, ETHA and ETHB during the five trading days ending July 17. IBIT attracted $204.1 million despite opening the period with a $185.5 million outflow before recording four positive sessions. BlackRock’s Ethereum products added $139.3 million, with ETHA supplying nearly all the new capital received during [...]
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07/19/2026 10:17 AM XRP Price Steadies Near $1.09 as SWIFT R3 Claims Return Online
TLDR: XRP price holds near $1.09 as buyers defend the $1.08 support area, although repeated selling around $1.12 limits the current recovery. The resurfaced video confirms SWIFT worked with R3 on connecting Corda workflows to SWIFT gpi, but it does not confirm SWIFT adopted XRP. XRP entered the discussion after Corda Settler selected the asset [...]
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07/19/2026 04:52 AM Inside the Ostium Exploit: How False Prices Unlocked a $23.75M Heist
Compromised oracle credentials let false market prices pass Ostium’s verifier as legitimate reports. Eight payouts to one wallet helped confirm the final loss of 23,752,746 USDC from the protocol’s OLP vault. Trader collateral stayed isolated, but open positions remain frozen until a secure relaunch is ready. Most stolen USDC became 12,084 ETH before entering Tornado [...]
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07/19/2026 03:16 AM Bitcoin Tests $66K Breakout as Short-Term Holder Supply Rises
Bitcoin’s rebound has now created a dense short-term holder supply cluster between $62,000 and $65,000. A sustained move above $66,000 would clear local resistance and strengthen the recovery’s technical structure. Glassnode places the wider short-term holder break-even level near $69,000, above the immediate breakout zone. Cooling long-term holder selling contrasts with weak ETF inflows and [...]
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07/19/2026 02:10 AM Michael Saylor Escalates Opposition to BIP 110 in Bitcoin Neutrality Debate
Saylor argues Bitcoin rules should remain neutral and avoid policing lawful, fee-paying transaction activity. BIP 110 proposes temporary limits on data-heavy transactions, including OP_RETURN and Taproot-related uses. Miner backing remains near 0.86%, dramatically below the 55% signaling threshold required for lock-in. The debate now centers on whether decentralization needs stricter limits or broader transaction neutrality. [...]
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07/19/2026 12:47 AM U.S. Stablecoin Rules Stall as Regulators Miss GENIUS Act Deadline
U.S. regulators missed the July 18 deadline, leaving key GENIUS Act stablecoin rules unfinished for issuers. Major proposals on reserves, redemptions, capital, custody, and compliance remain under federal review. The law still takes effect by January 18, 2027, unless final regulations trigger an earlier operational start. Issuers, banks, and exchanges now face months of planning [...]
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07/18/2026 11:32 PM Iran Strike on Jordan Base Raises Alarm Over Advanced Missile Threats
Two U.S. service members were killed and one remained missing after Iran struck Muwaffaq Salti Air Base. High-speed, maneuvering missiles challenged layered defenses, though CENTCOM has not identified the weapons. Earlier attacks on regional radars may have reduced warning time available to Patriot and THAAD crews. U.S. officials are reviewing foreign targeting support, but no [...]
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07/18/2026 01:43 PM Galaxy Digital Lands 15-Year Texas Tech Stadium Naming Rights Deal
Galaxy Digital secures 15-year naming rights for Texas Tech's football stadium, becoming the university's official digital assets partner starting 2026.
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07/18/2026 01:42 PM XRP Price Forecast 2031: Is $20 Within Reach? Breaking Down the Realistic Scenarios
XRP price forecast for 2031 ranges from $1 to $25 across bear, base, and bull scenarios. Weighted analysis suggests $7.90 target. Full breakdown inside.
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07/18/2026 01:25 PM Ethereum (ETH) Price Retreats 7% as Whale Accumulates $165M — Recovery Ahead?
Ethereum (ETH) trades at $1,823 after a 7% decline. A whale bought $165M in ETH, ETF inflows continue, and analysts target $2,400 if $1,780 support holds.
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