Crypto Pulse—Industry Perspectives

Key TakeawaysRobinhood Chain, an Ethereum layer 2 built on Arbitrum's Orbit stack, went live on July 1, 2026 and crossed $100 million in total value locked in about a week, according to DeFiLlama data.Roughly $90 million of that TVL sits in the Morpho lending protocol that powers Robinhood Earn, boosted by an approximately $50 million deposit from DeFi protocol Ethena into a USDG vault.On July 8 the network posted around $560 million to $570 million in 24 hour DEX volume, briefly overtaking Hype

The stablecoin market has reached another major milestone, with adjusted transaction volume climbing to approximately $1.79 trillion in June, according to Visa data. The figure not only surpassed the previous record set earlier this year but also increased by more than 60% month over month, despite the broader cryptocurrency market remaining relatively subdued.What makes this growth particularly notable is that it is being driven less by speculative trading and more by rising demand for stableco

Circle has reached a major milestone after receiving final approval from the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to establish Circle National Trust, a national trust bank regulated directly by the federal government. While it will not operate as a traditional commercial bank, the new institution will provide digital asset custody and fiduciary services, paving the way for Circle to eventually manage the reserves backing USDC directly.The approval marks a significant advancement

The Ethereum Foundation has revealed that it is deploying multiple AI agents to automatically identify security vulnerabilities within the Ethereum protocol before attackers can exploit them. Rather than relying solely on manual security audits or traditional bug bounty programs, these AI systems are tasked with analyzing source code, smart contracts, cryptographic systems, and network infrastructure to uncover potential weaknesses.During testing, the AI agents successfully discovered several re

Artificial intelligence is transforming the global technology landscape, but behind every breakthrough AI model lies an equally important component: advanced memory chips. As demand for AI computing continues to surge, semiconductor companies are racing to expand production and strengthen supply chains. One of the latest and most significant moves comes from Micron Technology, which announced that it will increase its planned U.S. investment from approximately $200 billion to more than $250 bill

Updated: July 13 2026, 09:30 (UTC+8) | Author: MEXCHeadlinesEuropean Parliament advances the Digital Euro into member state negotiationsUK eases stablecoin holding restrictions under updated crypto regulationsRobinhood Chain surpasses Solana in daily DEX trading volumeMarkets focus on CPI, PPI, and Clarity Act legislative progress this weekMercado Bitcoin completes $20 million strategic financing Industry UpdatesU.S. Housing Bill With CBDC Ban Officially Becomes Law Despite Trump's InactionAccor

The gaming industry has undergone remarkable transformations over the past few decades, evolving from simple arcade experiences to expansive online worlds with millions of active players. At the same time, blockchain technology has introduced a new way of owning and transferring digital assets without relying on centralized authorities. The combination of these two innovations has given rise to GameFi, a rapidly growing sector that merges gaming with decentralized finance (DeFi).Unlike tradition

Key TakeawaysBitcoin (BTC) fell more than 2% to around $62,000 on July 8, 2026 after US President Donald Trump declared the ceasefire with Iran over at the NATO summit in Ankara.More than $450 million in leveraged crypto positions were liquidated within 24 hours, with roughly $350 million of that coming from altcoin trading pairs, according to CoinGlass data.WTI crude oil jumped about 5% to above $74 per barrel, reviving inflation fears that could keep US interest rates higher for longer.The Cry

Key TakeawaysBitmine Immersion (BMNR) received another 40,000 ETH worth about $71.6 million from FalconX and Kraken on July 8, 2026, according to onchain data tracked by Lookonchain.The transfer follows an officially disclosed purchase of 42,197 ETH last week and pushes the largest Ethereum treasury company closer to its target of owning 5% of all ETH.As of its July 5 update, Bitmine held 5.74 million ETH, about 4.8% of circulating supply, with total crypto and cash holdings near $11.1 billion a

Key TakeawaysThe Federal Reserve released the minutes of its June 16 to 17 meeting on July 8 at 2:00 p.m. ET, the last detailed look at the committee's thinking before the July 28 to 29 FOMC meeting.The Fed held rates at 3.50% to 3.75% in June, but the updated dot plot turned hawkish: 9 of 18 officials now project at least one rate hike before the end of 2026, and the median year end projection rose to 3.8% from 3.4% in March.The minutes carry unusual weight because new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh wit