*Top Crypto Headlines This Week*
*1. Bitcoin & Market Sentiment*
- *BTC above $61,600* after weak US jobs data boosted investor sentiment
- *Bitcoin holds near $60,000* as geopolitical tensions keep investors cautious
- *Long-term holders resumed accumulation* on July 2, signaling renewed confidence
- *Bitcoin ETFs drew $197M*, snapping an 8-week outflow streak
*2. Big Regulatory Moves*
- *Circle wins US trust bank charter* - OCC approved Circle National Trust. USDC reserves can now be held under federal oversight. Shares surged 13% premarket
- *Germany leads Europe’s MiCA licensing* with 57 CASPs approved ahead of deadline
- *India*: Selfie + "penny drop" KYC now mandatory for crypto exchanges. RBI warned stablecoins pose financial stability risks
*3. Exchange & Company News*
- *Strategy authorized to sell $1.25B in BTC* to fund dividends. Questions raised about "crypto hoarding companies" as BTC fell 33% this year
- *Binance recorded $400M+ weekly net outflows* ahead of EU MiCA deadline
- *Loopring shut down its DEX* and halted trading
- *US SEC won $5.4M judgment* in NanoBit fraud case
*4. Altcoins & Trends*
- *ETH at $1,789.05*, up 3.5% in 24h
- *Solana at $79.11*, up 1.7%
- *AI microbusinesses could drive $262B in stablecoin volume by 2033*
- *140+ companies launched Open Standard consortium and OUSD stablecoin*
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*Article Summary for Google Sites / Blog*
*Title*: Crypto News Update: July 2026 | BTC Holds $60K, Circle Gets US Bank Charter
*Published*: July 14, 2026
*Bitcoin Market Update*
BTC is above $61,600 after weak US jobs data boosted sentiment. Long-term holders resumed buying on July 2, which signals a possible bottom. Bitcoin ETFs also saw $197M in inflows, ending 8 weeks of outflows.
*Regulatory Headlines*
Circle got approval for a US trust bank charter, meaning USDC reserves can now be held under federal oversight. In Europe, Germany leads with 57 crypto companies licensed under MiCA. In India, exchanges must now do selfie + liveness + penny-drop bank verification.
*Company & Exchange News*
Strategy was authorized to sell $1.25B in BTC to fund dividends. Binance saw over $400M in weekly net outflows ahead of the EU MiCA deadline. Loopring shut down its DEX. The US SEC also won a $5.4M judgment in the NanoBit fraud case.
*Altcoin Watch*
ETH: $1,789.05, up 3.5%
SOL: $79.11, up 1.7%
XRP: $1.11, up 1.3%
BTC: $64,306.73, up 2.7%
Data as of July 10, 2026
*Key Takeaway*
Institutional demand plus clearer regulation like Circle’s bank charter are helping stabilize crypto. But volatility is still there due to macro factors and big company BTC sales.
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