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Top Stories
- Bitcoin (BTC) Price Nears $12,000 as Market Cap Surpasses $230 Billion: The price of Bitcoin has surged to near $12,000, with its market capitalization exceeding $230 billion. (July 27)
- Ethereum (ETH) Price Hits 3-Year High as DeFi Boom Continues: The price of Ethereum has reached a three-year high, driven by the growing popularity of decentralized finance (DeFi) applications. (July 28)
- SEC Approves First Bitcoin ETF, Launching in October: The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the first Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), which is set to launch in October. (July 22)
Regulatory News
- US Treasury Department Proposes New Cryptocurrency Reporting Requirements: The US Treasury Department has proposed new reporting requirements for cryptocurrency transactions, aimed at combating money laundering and terrorist financing. (July 24)
- Japan's Financial Regulator Approves First Cryptocurrency Exchange: Japan's Financial Services Agency (FSA) has approved the first cryptocurrency exchange, with the exchange set to launch in the coming months. (July 25)
Business and Finance
- MicroStrategy Buys $250 Million in Bitcoin, Now Holds 71,079 BTC: MicroStrategy, a business intelligence firm, has purchased $250 million in Bitcoin, bringing its total holdings to 71,079 BTC. (July 26)
- Square's Cash App Now Allows Users to Buy and Sell Bitcoin: Square's Cash App has added the ability for users to buy and sell Bitcoin, making it easier for individuals to invest in the cryptocurrency. (July 28)
Technology and Development
- Ethereum's London Hard Fork Goes Live, Bringing EIP-1559 to Mainnet: The London hard fork, which includes the EIP-1559 upgrade, has gone live on the Ethereum mainnet, aimed at reducing transaction fees and improving the network's scalability. (July 28)
- Cardano's Shelley Incentivized Testnet Launches, Enabling Staking: Cardano's Shelley testnet has launched, enabling staking and paving the way for the mainnet launch of the proof-of-stake (PoS) consensus algorithm. (July 27)
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