Crypto Markets & On-Chain Ecosystem Developments

U.S.-listed crypto exchange-traded funds recorded net inflows on July 7, but momentum slowed sharply from the previous session. According to Farside Investors, spot Bitcoin ETFs added $21.5 million in net inflows on July 7, down from $265.7 million on July 6 and $223.5 million on July 2. Ether ETFs

According to CryptoQuant analyst Darkfost, approximately 40% of altcoins are currently trading within 25% of their all-time highs' inverse—effectively near all-time lows. The proportion briefly climbed to 45% in late June when Bitcoin fell below $60,000, reflecting heightened pressure on a large por

TAC, the native token of TAC Protocol, fell more than 90% in roughly 15 minutes after listing on Binance Alpha. The token dropped to around $0.0063 during the sell-off, with some market data showing a deeper decline toward $0.0046 after trading near $0.06. The crash occurred after TAC was listed on

TAC, the native token of TAC Protocol, plunged over 90% in roughly 15 minutes after listing on Binance Alpha, falling to around $0.0063 from near $0.06 and wiping out most of its market value. The sharp sell-off was driven by heavy token selling shortly after the listing, with airdrop recipients

According to Binance, the Binance Alpha airdrop claim will open today (July 8) at 5 PM UTC+8. Users holding at least 245 Alpha Points can claim one token reward on a first-come-first-served basis, with each claim costing 15 Alpha Points. If rewards are not fully distributed, the minimum threshold wi

According to Foresight News, Aave Labs has proposed integrating Maple Finance's syrupUSDG, a yield-bearing token, into Aave V4's Global Dollar Hub as a collateral asset for the Aave DAO.

On July 7, 2026, local time, U.S. Central Command announced the completion of a new large-scale military strike against Iran, hitting over 80 targets including Iran's air defense systems, command and control networks, coastal radar stations, and more than 60 small boats of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The U.S. Treasury simultaneously revoked the previous 60-day sanctions exemption on Iran's oil sales. Explosions were reported in multiple locations in southern Iran, including Qeshm Isla

Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev said the company's crypto blockchain is "great for memes," adding a retail-culture dimension to a network the brokerage has primarily positioned as infrastructure for tokenized real-world assets and on-chain financial services. Tenev made the comment on X, writing that

Polymarket integrated Spark to support instant Bitcoin deposits over the Lightning Network, expanding funding options for the crypto-native prediction market platform. The integration allows users to deposit BTC directly through Lightning, with Spark providing the underlying Bitcoin payment

Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev said on X that the company's blockchain is "great for memes," signaling retail-culture appeal alongside the platform's primary focus on tokenized real-world assets and on-chain financial services. The remark follows Robinhood's latest international expansion announcement, in

Polymarket has integrated Spark to enable instant Bitcoin deposits via the Lightning Network, expanding payment options for the crypto-native prediction market. The integration allows users to deposit BTC directly through Lightning, with funds settling in seconds compared to 30 minutes to an hour f

According to Bloomberg, the U.S. government faces a jurisdictional dispute over whether the Treasury Department or Commerce Department should oversee the implementation of President Trump's March 2025 executive order on Bitcoin strategic reserves. According to Digital Asset's editorial director

According to BlockFlow's KOL monitoring platform, the U.S. government announced it has designated 328,000 seized Bitcoin as a permanent sovereign reserve, positioning the nation as the world's largest government holder of

According to Foresight News, BitTorrent's BTTC Bridge closure plan (Sunset Program) has been completed. The BitTorrent team announced it will now focus on decentralized artificial intelligence development and maintaining the BitTorrent decentralized protocol. All user funds remain secure, and

Binance recorded a 114% increase in crypto payments over the past year, with the median payment size rising from $10 to $18, according to the exchange's latest report. The growth reflects expanding adoption of Binance Pay and increased retail transaction volumes across the platform. Stablecoins

Made in USA Inc. acquired a complete technology stack built on the XRP Ledger (XRPL) to develop a blockchain-powered product verification and supply chain platform, according to a Form 8-K filing dated June 26, 2026. The company obtained the technology assets from its affiliate Made in USA One LLC i

According to Wormhole's announcement reported by BlockBeats on July 8, the Moonbeam network will officially cease operations on July 31, 2026. The Moonbeam parachain will continue running during the transition period but will stop operating after the deadline. Wormhole stated that Portal and Wormhol

According to Grayscale's analysis, Strategy's sale of 3,588 BTC for approximately $216 million—its largest since abandoning its no-sell policy—was designed to reduce financing risks tied to Bitcoin ownership rather than signal an exit from the asset. Grayscale highlighted that proceeds

Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, resigned his seat as Member of Parliament for Clacton, triggering a by-election. The move follows scrutiny over allegations that he accepted undeclared funding from a convicted crypto entrepreneur. Farage faces a formal probe by the Parliamentary Commissioner for