XRP fell 5% in 24 hours to $2.14 after a sharp rally. Whale transactions on the XRP Ledger rose to a three-month high, while exchange balances kept shrinking, putting focus on support near $2.00.

Pi Network says validator reward distribution is in testing, a new Linux node rollout is underway, and nearly 2.5 million users in selected regions can migrate. Binance listing rumors remain unconfirmed.

Swedish gambling giant Betsson AB reported a 47% drop in Q1 operating profit to €34M, driven by a 43% plunge in B2B licensing revenue. Shares fell as much as 20% intraday before closing down 14.4%.

Kalshi, Polymarket, and Crypto.com formed the Fair Markets Alliance and sued Kentucky over a 14.25% tax on prediction market transactions, arguing the measure is discriminatory, unconstitutional, and conflicts with federal law.

Hyperliquid's RWA trading volume surged over the weekend with open interest crossing $1.3B. Oil futures topped $1.2B as Iranian attacks pushed crude above $100. HYPE token gained 8% to $37.27.

Emirates signed an MoU with Crypto.com on July 9, 2025, planning to launch crypto payments in 2026. Supported assets include BTC, ETH, USDT, USDC and 30+ coins, covering tickets, upgrades and duty-free. Dubai's regulatory framework backs the move.

Tapbit has unveiled its 4th anniversary campaign, featuring zero-fee trading on selected spot pairs, more than $1 million in prizes, community events, and a charity donation plan tied to trading fees generated during the event.

Phemex said its global user base grew 66% in 2025, while spot trading volume rose 122% and futures volume increased 26% year over year, alongside major infrastructure and security upgrades.