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July 12, 2026

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Morgan Stanley’s tracked Bitcoin holdings rise above 5,700 BTC after two weeks of inflows

Morgan Stanley’s tracked Bitcoin holdings top 5,700 BTC Morgan Stanley added nearly 1,000 BTC over the past two weeks, pushing its tracked balance to 5,761 BTC worth about $369.9 million, Arkham data shows. The inflows came in multiple transfers from Coinbase Prime rather than a single purchase, though Arkham said it cannot confirm whether they were direct buys, client subscriptions, or other inflows into an investment vehicle. Morgan Stanley expanded its crypto offering with Galaxy Digital in June.

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Crypto Startups Report Nearly $255 Million in Funding in the First 11 Days of July

Crypto startups disclosed nearly $255M in funding in early July Between July 1 and July 11, 11 crypto deals were tracked, with seven disclosed raises totaling nearly $255 million. The biggest rounds went to Gauntlet at $125 million and EDX Markets at $76 million, while SBI Holdings was the most active investor with two deals. No corporate placements were recorded in the period, and Paradigm separately announced a new $1.2 billion fourth fund.

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Empery Digital Sells $87.1 Million in Bitcoin to Fund Shift Into AI Infrastructure

Empery Digital sells 1,400 BTC to fund AI infrastructure pivot Empery Digital sold 1,400 BTC at an average price of about $62,200, raising roughly $87.1 million as it shifts away from using Bitcoin NAV as its main success metric and toward AI computing and energy infrastructure. The cash will go to $10 million of near-term debt repayment, litigation costs tied to minority shareholders, and real estate for a previously announced data center acquisition; the company still holds 1,514 BTC and $73.9 million in cash against $45 million in debt.

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Coinbase legal chief Paul Grewal to leave at end of July after six years

Coinbase CLO Paul Grewal to step down at end of July Paul Grewal is leaving Coinbase after six years as chief legal officer, with the resignation taking effect on July 31 and a three-month advisory agreement keeping him tied to the company through October. Grewal led Coinbase through its IPO, its legal fight with the SEC and its move from Delaware to Texas; vice president of legal Molly Abraham will become general counsel.