Author: CryptoDigestAlert.com

Every blockchain grapples with one big question – How to agree on the truth. Proof of Work (PoW) and Proof of Stake (PoS) are the two warring answers to that question. Bitcoin’s PoW is the original, a brute-force approach proven by time. And yet, nearly every new blockchain is betting on PoS, chasing a future that’s faster and more efficient. Their core differences reveal what their creators value most in security, fairness, and performance. A fight for security – Raw power vs. cold hard cash Making an attack cost more than it’s worth is the name of the game for…

TLDR The Reserve Bank of India continues to support policies that favor crypto prohibition to limit financial and compliance risks. Tax authorities found that fewer than 25% of crypto traders reported taxable gains during the financial year ending March 2023. Government documents show officials remain concerned about offshore exchanges, stablecoins, and untracked peer-to-peer crypto transactions. India still lacks a dedicated crypto law despite having nearly 39 million digital asset investors holding about $2.1 billion in crypto. RBI believes wider crypto adoption could increase capital outflows and add pressure on India’s financial system and currency. India continues to resist broader cryptocurrency…

Key highlights:The total cryptocurrency market cap increased from $ 2.14T to $ 2.14T in the past 24 hours, representing a 0.08% changeThe Bitcoin price at press time is $ 62,584 after falling by -0.08% in the last 24 hoursThe total crypto trading volume increased by 137.26% in the past 24 hours, and is currently at $ 532.51BAll prices and changes are presented at the time of publication: July 9, 2026, at 06:00 UTCMarket OverviewThe total cryptocurrency market cap is currently $ 2.14T after a 0.08% increase on the day. The total crypto trading volume increased by 137.26% in the same time frame.Bitcoin is trading at…

The European Union has begun preparing changes to its Markets in Crypto-Assets framework after the United States enacted the GENIUS Act, with regulators expected to review stablecoin rules and other digital asset provisions from 2027. Summary The EU is preparing to revise MiCA after the U.S. GENIUS Act changed the global stablecoin regulatory landscape. Officials may expand MiCA to cover non-EU stablecoin issuers, tokenized payments, and tokenized deposits. ESMA will review crypto custody risks at licensed CASPs through the first half of 2027. According to a report published by Euronews on Wednesday, European Commission officials are preparing to revisit parts…

US Securities and Exchange Commission’s 2026 Regulatory Agenda is scheduled to release its first crypto rule proposal in the month of July under the chairmanship of Paul Atkins.  Known as Regulation Crypto, the rule would exempt early-stage crypto projects from securities registration for up to four years, permit capped fundraising, and establish a safe harbor for issuers stepping back from a token’s management. The rule proposal is still pending before the White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, which is the reviewing entity within the Office of Management and Budget that approves regulations for publication. SEC proposes four-year safe…

TLDR: Ethereum price forecast remains focused on the $1,800 zone, where about 4.30 million ETH previously changed hands. ETH could target $1,980 and $2,079 if buyers reclaim the high-volume resistance area with stronger spot demand. Binance ETH reserves have increased since late June, raising concerns about more available supply on the exchange. Derivatives data has improved, but flat open interest shows the latest ETH rebound is not mainly leverage-driven. Ethereum price forecast remains locked around the $1,800 level as buyers attempt to reclaim a major resistance zone. ETH recently traded near $1,780 after a sharp rebound from late-June lows. The…

TLDR: Coinbase’s MiFID license gives the exchange UK investment services authorization, allowing it to expand beyond crypto into derivatives and equities. Institutional and advanced traders will gain access to crypto, equity, and commodity perpetual futures through Coinbase’s UK platform. Retail users in the UK will be able to trade equities on Coinbase for the first time, placing stocks beside digital assets under one login. The approval supports Coinbase’s everything exchange strategy, with stablecoin payments, savings, lending, and tokenized assets still planned. Coinbase has secured a Coinbase MiFID license in the United Kingdom, opening a wider push into regulated finance. The…

Forget theory. Artificial intelligence is already on the ground floor of decentralized finance, overhauling everything from market-making bots and profit-seeking strategies to how we borrow money on the blockchain. We’re witnessing a pivotal moment where a new class of projects are using AI to make DeFi smarter, faster, and more intuitive. Let’s look at the teams who are actually shipping code and making a difference right now. Code and applications Lending in DeFi has always had a big catch – You have to put up more money than you borrow because nobody knows who you are. AI is starting to…

Spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $527 million in net outflows from June 29 to July 2, extending their weekly withdrawal streak to eight weeks. The latest data shows that demand for Bitcoin funds remains weak, even after some products returned to daily inflows. Summary Bitcoin ETFs extended their outflow streak as investors pulled $527 million over four trading days. Ethereum ETFs also stayed negative, showing weak demand across the two largest crypto assets. XRP, SOL and HYPE funds drew inflows, pointing to selective demand beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum. Crypto.news reported that U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs lost $527 million over the four…

Kraken has started allowing eligible users to use select tokenized stocks and ETFs as collateral for futures and margin trading on Kraken Pro. The update gives traders a way to support leveraged crypto positions without selling those tokenized holdings first. Summary Kraken allows ten xStocks as collateral, widening capital use for eligible non-US traders globally today. Broad-market ETFs carry lower haircuts, while volatile names like MSTRx and HOODx receive higher discounts. Related coverage shows Kraken moving tokenized assets toward collateral, cash management and institutional credit products. The exchange said 10 xStocks assets are eligible at launch. The list includes SPYx,…