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Crypto ATM bans, restrictions now in effect in Tennessee and Georgia
July 1, 2026 5:06 pm

Crypto ATM bans, restrictions now in effect in Tennessee and Georgia

Crypto ATMs are fast disappearing in the US as Tennessee’s ban goes into effect today while operators in Minnesota have until Aug. 1 to comply with a similar law.

Anchorage Digital brings off-exchange settlement to Binance
July 1, 2026 4:55 pm

Anchorage Digital brings off-exchange settlement to Binance

The integration addresses one of the biggest obstacles keeping institutional capital on the sidelines of crypto markets: exchange counterparty risk.

Bitcoin price returns to $60K as US dollar strength rejects weekly high
July 1, 2026 4:47 pm

Bitcoin price returns to $60K as US dollar strength rejects weekly high

Bitcoin started July with a bang, rallying above $60,000 as traders predict a relief rally as the “base case” throughout the month.

Ethereum backers launch nonprofit to lead institutional adoption efforts
July 1, 2026 4:39 pm

Ethereum backers launch nonprofit to lead institutional adoption efforts

Backed by Joe Lubin, BitMine and SharpLink, the independent organization will serve as a liaison for financial institutions exploring Ethereum as competition for institutional capital heats up.

Jefferies warns against buying the dip in Circle as Open USD raises new competition fears
July 1, 2026 4:11 pm
The investment bank said new competition from the Stripe- and Coinbase-backed stablecoin consortium could pressure USDC's growth.
Cantor says bitcoin bear market may be entering final stretch
July 1, 2026 3:11 pm
The bank said in a note bitcoin's cycle points to a market bottom in the coming months, urging investors to focus on networks with durable value accrual.
Goliath Ventures CEO pleads guilty in $400 million crypto Ponzi case
July 1, 2026 3:06 pm
Christopher Delgado allegedly used investor funds for a lavish lifestyle, including luxury properties and vehicles, while running a fraudulent scheme from 2023 to 2026.
Bitcoin breaks above $60,000 after Fed Chair Warsh said inflation risks has come down
July 1, 2026 2:36 pm
The Fed chair reiterated the central bank's commitment to its 2% inflation target while signaling artificial intelligence could reshape the economy and monetary policy.
French banking giant Crédit Agricole launches EURXT euro stablecoin
July 1, 2026 2:24 pm

French banking giant Crédit Agricole launches EURXT euro stablecoin

Crédit Agricole’s CACEIS launches a euro-pegged stablecoin on Ethereum with 20.02 million tokens issued, targeting institutional flows and tokenized fund access.

EthLabs launches as Ethereum undergoes its biggest leadership transition in years
July 1, 2026 2:09 pm
In this week's edition of The Protocol Newsletter, we’re diving into the creation of EthLabs, and why it was launched during a period of transition for the ecosystem.