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TREE NEWS reports: Tushar Jain, a partner at Multicoin Capital, presented three regulatory recommendations at a CFTC meeting, emphasizing the need for clear frameworks to foster innovation in digital assets. His proposals aim to address market structure and investor protection issues, potentially shaping future crypto regulation.

TREE NEWS update: After Ethereum’s price surged over 20%, the entity known as 7 Siblings sold 9,000 ETH, exchanging them for 21.04 million USDT. This large transaction highlights profit-taking activity amid the recent rally.

TREE NEWS update: An unidentified entity has purchased a total of 16,699 ETH, with the holdings now valued at over $35.84 million. This significant accumulation may signal growing institutional or whale interest in Ethereum.

TREE NEWS reports: CME Group CEO Terry Duffy highlighted that decentralized platforms like Hyperliquid and TradeXYZ are beginning to influence US markets, signaling growing integration between crypto and traditional finance. This observation underscores the increasing relevance of DeFi in the broader financial landscape.

TREE NEWS update: SharpLink Gaming has again staked 39,300 ETH, valued at approximately $91 million, according to on-chain data. This move underscores the growing trend of publicly traded companies allocating significant capital to Ethereum staking.

TREE NEWS reports: Bitcoin’s total open interest across exchanges increased by 6.46% in the last 24 hours, indicating growing market activity. This rise suggests heightened trader engagement and potential volatility ahead.

TREE NEWS reports: 21Shares reports that the Bitcoin seller exhaustion indicator has dropped to an extremely low range not seen since 2010, suggesting reduced selling pressure. This could signal a potential market stabilization or reversal.

TREE NEWS update: Two Binance employees who were detained in the UAE have been released. The details of their detention and release have not been fully disclosed. This incident highlights potential regulatory risks for crypto exchange staff in the region.

TREE NEWS reports: A court has ruled in favor of Justin Sun regarding the WLFI dispute, allowing his personal claims to proceed to a public hearing. The decision marks a procedural victory for Sun in the ongoing legal matter.

TREE NEWS reports: Anthropic is preparing for an IPO expected to match or exceed SpaceX’s record size, potentially filing by end of August. Hyperliquid’s HYPE token surged past $73.4, up 26% in 24 hours. NYSE parent ICE considers further investment in Polymarket.

TREE NEWS reports: Anthropic, Blackstone, and Goldman Sachs have jointly established Ode, an AI implementation consulting firm, raising $1.5 billion in funding. The venture aims to help enterprises integrate AI solutions, leveraging the partners’ expertise in technology, finance, and consulting.

TREE NEWS reports: Arbitrum has activated the Elara upgrade, introducing optional compliance filtering and priority fee features for dedicated chains. This enhancement aims to provide more flexibility and regulatory alignment for specialized blockchain deployments.

TREE NEWS update: The US CFTC has ordered FTX co-founders Caroline Ellison and Gary Wang to be banned from trading for five years. No restitution or civil monetary penalties were sought against them.

TREE NEWS reports: GalaChain has paused its cross-chain bridge following a security incident involving approximately $2.9 million, with 82% of the affected funds linked to wallets associated with the CEO. The platform is investigating the breach and working to secure assets.

TREE NEWS update: Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong stated that the Clarity Act would provide regulatory clarity for crypto, potentially preventing future incidents like the FTX collapse. He emphasized the need for clear rules to protect users and foster innovation.

TREE NEWS update: A hacker has spent $46.49 million to purchase 21,659 ETH, currently holding an unrealized profit of $4.14 million. The transaction highlights ongoing whale activity in the crypto market.

TREE NEWS reports: South Korean crypto exchange Upbit has listed four new tokens: BICO, BMT, NIL, and GWEI, supporting trading against BTC and USDT. The listings provide increased accessibility for traders on one of Asia’s largest exchanges, reflecting ongoing expansion of token offerings.

TREE NEWS reports: Spot Bitcoin ETFs saw a record single-day trading volume of over $5.3 billion, with BlackRock’s fund accounting for more than $4.4 billion. This surge indicates growing institutional interest and liquidity in the crypto market.

TREE NEWS update: Researchers have disclosed a vulnerability in Solana’s Proof of History (PoH) clock that could be exploited, with transition risks remaining unresolved ahead of the Alpenglow upgrade. The finding highlights potential security concerns for the network.

TREE NEWS reports: The Ethereum Foundation has introduced the better.codes challenge, aiming to advance hash SNARK provable security. This initiative seeks to foster innovation in cryptographic proof systems, potentially impacting blockchain scalability and privacy.