Thailand takes a cue from India and the Philippines, plans to block unlicensed crypto exchanges to combat online crimes. Thai SEC to submit list of offenders to Ministry of Digital Economy and Society. Investors were warned to withdraw funds from unregistered platforms.

RFK Jr. proposes putting the entire U.S. budget on blockchain, promises transparency and accountability. Advocates praise the move for revolutionizing public accounting. Some critics raise concerns over CBDC implications.

Bitcoin's 'DeFi summer' moment is heating up as miners rake in a record $100 million post-halving, fueled by Runes token hype and soaring transaction fees. Analysts suggest this surge reflects a shift towards utility tokens on Bitcoin, potentially unlocking a new market worth billions.

Hong Kong approves spot Bitcoin, Ethereum ETFs amid growing crypto acceptance. China Asset Management & Harvest Global Investments get conditional approval from SFC.

Bitcoin breaks past $71K after flirting with the $70,000 level. Altcoins follow the example with impressive gains. Ethereum reclaims $3,500, while DOGE and WIF soar again. Total crypto market cap surges by $70 billion in just a day.

Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan pleads not guilty to money laundering charges in Nigeria. Amid accusations and legal battles, Gambaryan asserts innocence as the case unfolds. Regulatory scrutiny intensifies in the crypto industry.

Crypto investment products soar with record year-to-date inflows of $13.8 billion! Despite signs of ETF hype moderating, funds at BlackRock, Fidelity, Grayscale, & more saw $646 million in inflows last week. Bitcoin products dominate, while altcoins like Litecoin & Solana also attract investors.

Federal watchdog scrutinizes crypto gaming, citing concerns over trading volumes and worker exploitation. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau highlights the surge in gaming tokens' market cap, urging caution amidst scams and criminal activities.

Ethereum's Layer 2 networks are on track to hit a $1 trillion market cap by 2030, according to VanEck analysts. Optimistic Roll-Ups and Zero-Knowledge Roll-Ups are set to revolutionize scalability, unlocking new growth opportunities.

BTC dominance rises as altcoins retreat. TON leads the drop losing 9% in value. Despite failing to surpass $71,000, BTC holds ground at just under $70,000. Altcoins suffer further retracement, with ETH down 3%. Market cap dips $50B+.