Crypto Markets & On-Chain Ecosystem Developments

According to Odaily, cryptocurrency exchange AscendEx announced on July 6 that it ceased operations as of July 1, citing failure to obtain an EU MiCA license and a failed strategic transaction. Chain data shows AscendEx's marked addresses currently hold approximately $13.5 million in crypto

According to SoSoValue data, HYPE spot ETF saw net inflows of $3.3325 million on July 8 (yesterday in U.S. Eastern Time). Grayscale Hyperliquid Staking ETF (HYPG) accounted for the full amount, bringing its cumulative net inflows to $126 million. As of press time, the total HYPE spot ETF complex he

Payward, Kraken's parent company, recently won a $22 million arbitration award and has requested that Delaware Court of Chancery enter a final judgment against Mazars USA, according to Guru Club. CEO Arjun Sethi noted the case involves de-banking, regulatory pressure, and the need for clear U.S.

Gate News: According to the latest Gate TradFi data, MINIMAX (MINIMAX-W 00100.HK) has dropped by 18% in a short period. Current volatility is significantly higher than recent averages, indicating increased market

According to Bitcoin.com, on July 9, a U.S. federal court rejected an emergency request by CoinFlip and Private IT Corporation for a temporary restraining order against Tennessee's cryptocurrency ATM ban, which took effect on July 1. The court determined the plaintiffs failed to meet the legal

On the early morning of July 9, 2026, Beijing time, the Federal Reserve released the minutes of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) policy meeting held on June 16–17. This first meeting record chaired by the new chair Kevin Warsh confirmed a unanimous decision to keep the federal funds rate target range unchanged at 3.50% to 3.75%, but the policy signals revealed in the minutes are far more complex than the rate decision itself—showing serious internal divisions, rising expectations of rate

According to Coinglass data monitored by ChainCatcher, 50 million USDT was transferred from an unknown wallet to Binance on July 9 at 12:43 UTC.

According to Pantera Capital on July 9, Hyperliquid's revenue potential could reach 5 times its current level, potentially reaching approximately $3.7 billion annually. The crypto investment fund estimates the platform could access a market with roughly $10 trillion in daily notional trading

According to Coinglass data, Binance saw net inflows of $36.8 million USDT in the past hour.

Aionet Chain, a blockchain project integrating artificial intelligence with decentralized infrastructure, has formed a strategic partnership with CyperChat, a privacy-centered Web3 communication platform. The collaboration aims to strengthen decentralized Web3 infrastructure and enhance secure

According to ChainCatcher and verified by The Defiant, KAST's user terms classify stablecoin deposits as sales to the company with immediate ownership transfer, a structure that remained unchanged through June 25. The Defiant confirmed the terms via Wayback Machine. ether.fi CEO Mike Silagadze

Ripple announced on July 8 that it is sponsoring Kansas Jayhawks, the University of Kansas athletics program, marking the first time a digital asset logo appears on uniforms of a U.S. college sports team. The XRP logo patch will be featured on the team's jerseys. The partnership also includes

According to ChainCatcher, Robinhood Chain's decentralized exchange (DEX) hit $560 million in daily trading volume on July 9, with approximately 200,000 active addresses on-chain. The ecosystem saw rapid adoption, with over 140,000 addresses participating in their first trades. Cash Cat, the chain's

According to Hyundai Card, the Seoul-based credit card issuer completed a stablecoin remittance proof of concept between Hyundai Motor entities in the US and Mexico on July 9. In the test, $20,000 was converted to USDT, transferred across borders, and converted back to US dollars, with the entire pr

According to Pantera Capital, Hyperliquid's addressable market spans approximately $10 trillion in daily notional trading volume, comprising roughly $200 billion in 0DTE options and leveraged ETF trading, $2 trillion in commodity derivatives, and $8 trillion in foreign exchange derivatives—much of

According to Moonlock Lab, the Odyssey trojan for macOS has surged recently, affecting over 100 countries. The malware steals passwords, cookies, and autofill data from Chrome, Brave, and Edge browsers, targeting wallet files from Electrum, Exodus, Ledger Live, and 15+ other crypto applications,

According to Lookonchain, a user withdrew $1.22 million in profit after placing a single bet on Polymarket on July 9. The transaction occurred shortly after the wallet was created, suggesting a quick entry and exit

The 2026 North America, Central America, and Mexico World Cup quarterfinals will kick off fully at midnight Beijing time on July 10. France and Morocco will compete at Boston's stadium for a spot in the semifinals. This is not only a rematch of the semifinals from the last World Cup but also a direct clash of two football philosophies—France's unparalleled attacking line against Morocco's resilient defensive system. According to Gate prediction market data, as of before the match, the market ass

According to official data, Ondo Perps recorded cumulative trading volume of $2 billion within 48 hours of launch, while simultaneously adding Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) trading markets.

Ondo will host its first Chinese-language AMA on July 9 at 21:00 UTC+8, featuring Head of DeFi Matt Blumberg and Day1Global founder Star. The discussion will focus on Ondo Perps mechanisms and their distinguishing