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South Africa Opens Public Comment on Comprehensive Crypto Tax Draft Through August 31
Crypto & Fintech

South Africa Opens Public Comment on Comprehensive Crypto Tax Draft Through August 31

The South African Revenue Service invites feedback on its detailed draft guidance for taxing crypto assets, covering sales, swaps, mining, staking, DeFi, and more.

Bitcoin's Q3 Rally Faces Challenges as Liquidity Constraints Persist
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Bitcoin's Q3 Rally Faces Challenges as Liquidity Constraints Persist

Despite signs of a market bottom and renewed institutional interest, Bitcoin’s recovery this quarter may struggle due to tightening liquidity and rising leverage risks.

Vietnamese Authorities Intensify Asset Seizures in ONUS Crypto Fraud Investigation
Crypto & Fintech

Vietnamese Authorities Intensify Asset Seizures in ONUS Crypto Fraud Investigation

Vietnamese police expanded asset seizures and froze bank accounts as part of the ongoing ONUS cryptocurrency fraud probe, confiscating large quantities of gold and valuables.

UXLINK Hacker’s Massive ETH Laundering Highlights Persistent DeFi Vulnerabilities
Crypto & Fintech

UXLINK Hacker’s Massive ETH Laundering Highlights Persistent DeFi Vulnerabilities

The UXLINK exploit saw stolen funds laundered through repeated ETH transfers into Tornado Cash, exposing ongoing challenges in detecting and preventing illicit activity within DeFi.

GRAM Price Shows Mixed Signals After Rebrand and Binance Trading Boost
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GRAM Price Shows Mixed Signals After Rebrand and Binance Trading Boost

GRAM, formerly Toncoin, experienced a short-term rally and increased attention following its rebrand and Binance’s trading tournament, but price action points to cautious buying.

Crypto Fear & Greed Index Signals Heightened Market Anxiety at 24
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Crypto Fear & Greed Index Signals Heightened Market Anxiety at 24

The Crypto Fear & Greed Index has dropped to 24, indicating extreme fear among traders and a cautious stance across digital asset markets.

Major Crypto Whale Exchanges Nearly 4,700 ETH for 134 BTC, Signaling Shift Toward Bitcoin
Crypto & Fintech

Major Crypto Whale Exchanges Nearly 4,700 ETH for 134 BTC, Signaling Shift Toward Bitcoin

A notable cryptocurrency whale swapped 4,695 ETH for 133.8 BTC, drawing attention to potential shifting market sentiment between Ethereum and Bitcoin among large holders.

Ethereum Signals Potential Rebound as Bulls Defend Key Support Near $1,560
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Ethereum Signals Potential Rebound as Bulls Defend Key Support Near $1,560

Ethereum shows signs of recovery with strong support at $1,560, rising funding rates, and a surge in smart contract deployments signaling growing developer activity.

Coinbase Advances Toward All-in-One Platform with Multi-Asset Expansion in Early 2026
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Coinbase Advances Toward All-in-One Platform with Multi-Asset Expansion in Early 2026

Coinbase expanded its platform across crypto, equities, commodities, futures, and prediction markets in the first half of 2026, aiming to unify trading under one account.

South African Tax Authority Proposes Clearer Crypto Tax Rules for Digital Assets
Crypto & Fintech

South African Tax Authority Proposes Clearer Crypto Tax Rules for Digital Assets

The South African Revenue Service has drafted new guidelines clarifying the taxation of cryptocurrencies, aiming to reduce uncertainty for taxpayers dealing with digital assets.

Key Crypto Stocks Poised for Volatility Ahead of Federal Reserve Minutes Release
Crypto & Fintech

Key Crypto Stocks Poised for Volatility Ahead of Federal Reserve Minutes Release

The upcoming Federal Reserve minutes on July 8 could trigger significant price swings in Coinbase, Strategy, and Robinhood shares as investors await clues on future interest rate moves.

Moonbeam Shifts Focus from Polkadot to Ethereum Layer 2 Base to Advance AI Agents
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Moonbeam Shifts Focus from Polkadot to Ethereum Layer 2 Base to Advance AI Agents

Moonbeam announces a strategic pivot from Polkadot to Ethereum’s Base layer 2 to develop an AI agent communication network that enables autonomous on-chain interactions.