Crypto ETF Recap: Ethereum Still Outpaces Bitcoin, but Cracks Are Emerging

Over $100 million entered the funds tracking the altcoin in the past week.  The spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds ended their third consecutive week in the green, but momentum faded at the end of it.  In the meantime, the funds tracking Ethereum continue to outperform, gaining over $100 million as the underlying asset challenged the $1,950 level.  BTC ETFs Still in the Green but…  The funds tracking the market leader were in a tough spot for weeks. Eight, to be precise. In this streak that began in mid-May and felt it went on for eternity, they saw over $8 billion withdrawn from investors, with the total net inflows going down from over $59.34 billion to $51.08 billion on July 2.  However, investors finally changed their tune at this point and broke this negative trend during the first full week of July, inserting nearly $200 million. Another $75.67 million followed during the subsequent week, and the one that just ended began on a high note. In fact, the actual net inflows stood at approximately $1 billion during the seven consecutive green days – from July 14 until July 22.  This coincided (or propelled) with bitcoins price rally that drove the asset to $67,000 on Wednesday for the first

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Licensed Web3 Casinos and What Recourse a Player Has

A withdrawal has been pending for nine days. Support sends the same templated reply each time. The site carries a licence badge in the footer. What, concretely, can you do about it?  That question gets less attention than it deserves, because most licensing coverage stops at whether a badge exists. This is about the sequence that follows once something has already gone wrong, in the order it actually works, and what each stage realistically achieves.  The Ladder, and What Each Rung Can DoStageWho decidesRealistic outcomeOperator supportThe operatorResolves most genuine delaysFormal internal complaintThe operators compliance teamSlower, but creates a written recordThe licensing authorityThe regulatorInvestigates conduct, cannot always compel paymentAlternative dispute resolutionAn independent bodyBinding on some regimes, absent on othersPublic complaint channelsNobody, but visibleOccasional resolution, mostly leverageLegal actionA courtRarely proportionate to the amount  The realistic outcome column is the honest part. Most disputes end at the first two rungs, and the ones that do not are far harder to resolve than a footer badge implies.  Operator Support  Start here, and start with the terms instead of the frustration. Most stalled withdrawals are triggered by a rule the player did not read, not by an operator refusing to pay.  Bonus wagering not yet complete, a deposit method mismatch, an

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Binance Data Shows How Crypto is Using AI Stocks to Attract Gen Z Investors

Nvidia (NVDA) is the most common first stock trade among the youngest and smallest equity accounts on Binance. The stock took 20% of first trades, according to a Binance Research report.  The finding covers a segment that Binance labels Next Gen Users. These are Gen Z customers in emerging markets holding under $2,000 in equity assets under management.  Semiconductor Stocks Dominate the First Trade List  Micron Technology (MU) ranks second at 8%, according to the report. Tesla (TSLA), Apple (AAPL), and the Nasdaq-100 exchange-traded fund (ETF) appear further down the list.  “Across the wider equity base, the same discipline is visible at portfolio level: users allocate roughly 60% of equity holdings to Information Technology and Communication Services, with around 26% concentrated in semiconductors, a thematically coherent tilt toward the artificial-intelligence complex rather than scattered speculation,” Binance Research noted.  Most Common First Stock Trades on Binance Among Gen Z Users. Source: Binance Research  The report noted that Next Gen Users make up 13% of Binance Direct Stocks customers. Gen Z as a whole accounts for 44%, the largest single cohort on the product.  Geography narrows the picture further. Binance Research highlighted that 95% of Gen Z traditional finance (TradFi) users are in emerging markets. Every other generation on

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ARK Invest buys $251K of BitMine, Solana ETF

Cathie Woods ARK Invest has added about $251,500 in BitMine Immersion Technologies shares and the 3iQ Solana Staking ETF across three of its exchange-traded funds.  SummaryARKK bought 5,264 BitMine sharesworth about $83,100 at Fridays $15.79 close.ARKW and ARKF added 28,018 SOLQ.U sharesvalued at roughly $168,400 combined.The 3iQ Solana Staking ETF fell 2.12% to $6.01during Fridays session.  ARK Invest adds BitMine exposure  ARK Invests Friday trade disclosures show its flagship ARK Innovation ETF, or ARKK, purchased 5,264 shares of BitMine Immersion Technologies (BMNR).  Based on BMNR‘s $15.79 closing price, the purchase was worth approximately $83,100. The position represented roughly 0.0014% of ARKK’s portfolio, making it a small allocation within the fund but another addition to ARKs crypto-linked investment exposure.  BitMine has positioned itself as an Ethereum treasury company, placing ARKs purchase alongside its wider investments in publicly traded firms connected to digital assets.  The transaction was part of a broader ARKK rebalance that also included additional purchases of X-Energy shares and sales of Figma stock. ARK also sold shares of Strata Critical Medical, ATAI Life Sciences and Elbit Systems across its funds, according to the disclosures.  3iQ Solana Staking ETF receives $168K allocation  ARKs ARK Next Generation Internet ETF (ARKW) and ARK Fintech Innovation ETF (ARKF) also increased their

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Federal Reserve Rate Hike Bets Surge as Oil Crosses $100 Mark

TLDR:Federal Reserve rate hike odds climbed to 38% after Brent crude crossed $100, reversing the markets earlier confidence in near-term rate cuts.Two-year Treasury yields reached 4.37%, while the ten-year yield approached 4.7%, increasing financing pressure across stocks, housing, and crypto.June CPI cooled to 3.5%, but May PCE inflation reached 4.1%, leaving policymakers divided before the July 28–29 policy meeting.Bitcoin traded near $64,000 as higher bond yields and stronger cash returns reduced the appeal of volatile, non-yielding risk assets.  Investors have sharply increased bets on a Federal Reserve rate hike after Brent crude briefly moved above $100 a barrel. The surge followed renewed supply fears linked to the Iran conflict and shipping risks across key Middle East routes. Futures markets now assign a 38% chance of a quarter-point increase on July 29, up from 13% one week earlier.  Rising oil prices have also lifted Treasury yields and tightened financial conditions across global markets. Bitcoin traded near $64,000 during a volatile trading week. Investors reassessed demand for risk assets before next weeks scheduled Federal Open Market Committee policy decision.  Brent Crude Oil Last Day Financ (BZ=F)Federal Reserve Rate Hike Bets Rise as Oil Fuels Inflation  Brent crude settled above $100 on Thursday after gaining 7% during

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Hyperliquid Sees $32,898,942 HYPE Whale Transfer as Price Falls

Blockchain data tracker Whale Alert recently reported the transfer of 557,902 HYPE tokens valued at $32,898,942 within the last 24 hours.  Whale Alert reported that 557,902 HYPE worth $32,898,942 was transferred from an unknown wallet to HyperCore, the core trading infrastructure of the Hyperliquid blockchain.  HyperCore is the native financial and trading execution engine for the Hyperliquid Layer 1 blockchain, running fully on-chain spot and perpetual order books.  While details about the intent of the transaction were scant per Whale Alerts reporting, on-chain analytics platform Lookonchain reported a similar move, which might provide further details.  You Might Also Like  Lookonchain reported that a whale received 557,902 HYPE from FalconX and deposited it into Hyperliquid for staking. Going by this, the reason why the 557,902 HYPE might have been moved to the HyperCore platform was to stake it.  This follows an increase in staking activity by whales or large holders. On July 24, Lookonchain reported a whale who staked 2.93 million HYPE worth $172 million. Within 24 hours, 19 wallets (likely belonging to the same whale) deposited 2.93 million HYPE into Hyperliquid and staked it.  Hyperliquid price action  At the time of writing, HYPE was down 1.59% in the last 24 hours to $57.48, extending a drop since the

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Uber (UBER) Stock Tumbles 4% Amid Reports of Waymo Partnership Dissolution

Key TakeawaysFinancial Times reports Waymo is exploring options to terminate its Uber partnershipShares of Uber Technologies fell 4.3% during Fridays trading sessionDisagreements between the companies include vehicle maintenance standards, navigation protocols, operational availability during inclement weather, and partnership economicsWaymo has informed Uber of intentions to independently operate in Austin and Atlanta beginning January 2028Their Phoenix collaboration already concluded in late June 2026  Shares of Uber Technologies experienced a 4.3% decline on Friday, with selling pressure intensifying during the final trading hour after the Financial Times published a report indicating Waymo is evaluating the termination of their collaborative arrangement.  Uber Technologies, Inc., UBER  Since establishing their partnership in 2023, the companies have jointly provided Waymo autonomous vehicles through Ubers platform in the Austin and Atlanta metropolitan areas.  According to the Financial Times article, which referenced individuals with knowledge of the discussions, Waymo executives have conducted internal deliberations regarding the potential dissolution of their agreements with Uber. Reuters was unable to confirm these details independently, and representatives from both organizations declined to provide comments.  WAYMO EXPLORES OPTIONS TO EXIT PARTNERSHIP WITH $UBER: FT  Waymo has held internal talks about ending its robotaxi deals with Uber as the companies clash over service quality, safety and robotaxi regulation.  Waymo vehicles in

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Nearly 20 College Players And Almost 300 NBA Players Will Make More Than LeBron James Next Season

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 18: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts against the Utah Jazz during the second quarter at Crypto.com Arena on November 18, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)  Getty Images  LeBron James will make the veterans minimum of about $3.9 million next season in the first year of his two-year, $8 million deal with the Philadelphia 76ers.  Nearly 300 NBA players will earn more than James, according to USA Today, while, in a sign of the changing times in college sports triggered by Name, Image and Likeness rules, almost 20 college players will take home more than the NBAs all-time leading scorer, per The Athletic.  James made nearly $53 million last season with the L.A. Lakers, but will take a major pay cut this season to pursue his fifth NBA championship in Philadelphia.  But he wont go hungry. Forbes named James—whose net worth is valued at $1.4 billion as of Friday—a billionaire in 2022.  “This is my final decision,” James announced on X/Twitter. “I‘m not

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The Most Important Packers: No. 4 — LB Edgerrin Cooper

Green Bay Packers linebacker Edgerrin Cooper chases Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams.  Getty Images  The Green Bay Packers were arguably the most disappointing team in football last year. And perhaps no one did less with more than Packers coach Matt LaFleur.  Green Bay headed into the 2025 season with one of the NFLs top rosters, then traded for star defensive end Micah Parsons 10 days before the year began. Suddenly, Packer Nation was dreaming of their first Super Bowl appearance since 2010.  Instead, Green Bay went a remarkably unsatisfying 9-8-1 overall and was the NFCs No. 7 seed for a third consecutive year. The Packers then blew a 21-3 halftime lead in the Wild Card round against Chicago, gave up 25 fourth quarter points and eventually suffered a shocking 31-27 loss to the arch-rival Bears.  “No way you should lose games in this league when youre up that much,” running back Josh Jacobs said.  Green Bay, which began the year 9-3-1, finished the season with five straight losses. The Packers now enter 2026 with the leagues fourth-longest losing streak.  Collapsing late in games was the story of Green Bays 2025 campaign.  Green Bay had double digit leads in the final minutes twice against Chicago and also vs. Cleveland

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Is Vietnams new crypto framework the first step towards a ban?

In an unexpected turn of events, Vietnam unveiled one of its strictest frameworks for regulating cryptocurrencies to date. This does not imply that cryptos are prohibited in Vietnam though. On the contrary, it means that the nation is altering the manner and location of their trade.  For context, Vietnam lacked a fully regulated domestic cryptocurrency market. In fact, the majority of its users have up until now relied on international exchanges like Binance, Bybit, OKX, or other offshore platforms.  Thanks to the recently issued decree (Decree No. 284/2026/NĐ-CP), the government hopes that trading will move from these foreign platforms to exchanges licensed by Vietnams Ministry of Finance.  After the rules go into effect on 1st September, anyone who keeps using unlicensed services could be subject to financial penalties.  How will this help Vietnams crypto ecosystem?  With its new regulations, Vietnam has made a significant transition from unregulated crypto adoption to regulated oversight. The government is forcing traders to switch to domestic platforms with licenses rather than outright prohibiting digital assets.  Unless they acquire local licenses or collaborate with authorized companies, the policy may restrict access to global exchanges.  Additionally, to prevent illegal activity and enhance regulatory oversight, the licensing framework will tighten anti-money laundering (AML) and know-your-customer

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