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Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. As demand for privacy grows in the crypto space, no-KYC exchanges like StealthEX, ChangeHero, and Swapuz offer fast, anonymous swaps, but not without trade-offs. In a world where privacy is a growing concern, many cryptocurrency users are actively seeking ways to manage their digital assets with more control over their personal data. While standard KYC procedures are common, the market offers platforms specifically designed for users prioritizing speed and anonymity for smaller transactions. Welcome to the world of no-KYC…

A weakening U.S. dollar is opening the door for a possible new surge in Bitcoin, stirring questions about whether one of finance’s most familiar patterns is about to play out again. That’s the view in a July 9 analysis shared by CryptoQuant contributor Darkfost, who points out that the U.S. Dollar Index has dropped to a historically weak level. It’s now sitting 6.5 points under its 200-day moving average, the largest gap seen in more than 21 years. Some traditional markets may be concerned about this, but history shows that a declining dollar often creates an environment that is favorable…

Polygon’s POL token is seeing renewed momentum just a day before the Heimdall v2 mainnet upgrade, set for July 10.  At press time, Polygon (POL) is trading at $0.2001, up 7% in the past 24 hours and 11% over the past week. Trading volume has jumped 71.4% to $92 million, with derivatives volume up 67.87% to $83.75 million, as per Coinglass data. Open interest has also climbed 10.98%, now standing at $98.7 million. These figures point to increased activity in both the spot and derivatives network. The upcoming upgrade marks a significant step in Polygon’s roadmap.  Since Polygon proof-of-stake launched…

GMGN is offering users who suffer sandwich attacks under the platform’s new MEV protection feature can receive compensation for losses. In a recent post, GMGN co-founder Haze highlighted the increase in malicious attacks on the platform due to Maximal Extractable Value-powered bots. Due to the influx, Haze said that the platform has installed a new MEV-protection feature to help its users stay safe from attacks. However, Haze also acknowledged that the system is not perfect. Therefore, the co-founder urged users to reach out to the team if they are still suffering from attacks even with the security system in place.…

Despite selling pressure from whales, ADA continues to struggle in its attempt to reclaim the $1 level. According to data from crypto.news, Cardano (ADA) was trading at $0.58, marking a 6.6% gain over the past week that pushed its market cap over $21 billion. Despite this, the broader picture remains mixed with ADA still down 11.9% over the past 30 days and trading nearly 50% below its $1 peak from March 3. While bulls have attempted to revisit that level multiple times since, each effort has ultimately fallen short. Some market analysts view July as a potential turning point. With…

As Bitcoin treasury companies are becoming the new initial coin offerings, people are starting to remember how it all ended in 2018. While ICOs and Bitcoin treasury companies are definitely not the same, critics outline some similarities. More than that, recently, the CEO of the treasury company Nakamoto, David Bailey, compared his business to “the early day ICOs.” Calling something a bubble until it bursts may not be correct, but it is possible to point out similarities and differences between ICOs and treasuries to test the potential future of the latter. The rise of Bitcoin treasury companies MicroStrategy was founded…

Coinbase has launched a $5 million bug bounty program hosted on Cantina, aimed at strengthening the security of its on-chain products and the Base layer 2 network. The program, which was announced on July 8, is one of the biggest of its kind in web3 and aims to identify and fix critical vulnerabilities across Coinbase’s smart contracts. Security researchers are encouraged to submit their findings through Cantina’s platform, which facilitates repeatable and structured reviews. Every submission is assessed by experienced triagers, and rewards are based on how significant and serious each finding is. Coinbase has emphasized the importance of clear,…

PancakeSwap has strengthened its position as the top revenue generator on Binance Smart Chain. PancakeSwap (CAKE) now accounts for over 64% of all protocol revenue on Binance Smart Chain, according to a July 8 analysis by CryptoQuant contributor CryptoOnchain. The 50-day moving average for revenue has reached a new high, showing steady growth in usage and network activity. Daily revenue has been rising consistently. PancakeSwap continues to outpace other protocols on BSC in both fee generation and user activity. The latest data shows that the platform is handling more trades and collecting more fees than any other application on the…

Solana, XRP, and Cronos will be among the altcoins featured in Trump Media and Technology Group’s ‘blue chip’ ETF. Donald Trump’s Truth Social brand firm is expanding its crypto exposure with a new ‘blue chip’ ETF. On Tuesday, July 8, Trump Media and Technology filed an initial registration statement on Form S-1 for a multi-asset crypto ETF. Pending U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission approval, the fund will include a 70% Bitcoin (BTC) and a 15% Ethereum (ETH) allocation, and will also feature three prominent altcoins. Specifically, it will have an 8% Solana (SOL) allocation, 5% for Cronos (CRO), and 2%…

Tokenized gold trading volume has surpassed $19 billion so far this year, outpacing many popular gold ETFs. Tokenized assets are gradually proving to be a viable alternative to traditional investment instruments. According to a July 8 report by CEX.io, tokenized gold is gaining traction compared to gold ETFs. The asset class has attracted $19 billion in trading volume this year, outpacing several widely held gold ETFs. Trading volume in popular gold ETFs and tokenized gold in the second quarter of 2025 | Source: CEX.io While tokenized gold still trails major ETFs like SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) and iShares Gold Trust…