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Bitcoin Holds Near $62,500 as Investors Await US Inflation Data Amid Geopolitical Tensions

• Bitcoin (BTC) is currently trading around $62,500, experiencing a low-volume consolidation phase with a 0.80% decline in the past 24 hours, as the broader cryptocurrency market remains cautious ahead of the US Consumer Price Index (CPI) report. This market pressure is exacerbated by escalating geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran, alongside hawkish signals from Fed Governor Waller regarding potential policy tightening if inflation persists.

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• UPDATE: The CLARITY Act is in its final legislative push, with President Donald Trump and over 200 institutions, including Coinbase and a16z, actively lobbying the Senate for a vote. The bill aims to establish clear digital asset classifications and define regulatory boundaries between the SEC and CFTC, a significant development following previous calls for industry-friendly legislation.

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• UPDATE: U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs have reversed their recent positive trend, recording $425 million in outflows, primarily driven by Fidelity and Blackrock. This marks a notable shift after a period that saw these ETFs break an eight-week streak of outflows. Additionally, the U.S. government moved $12.36 million in Ethereum (ETH), USDC, and USDT to Coinbase Prime and an unlabeled wallet on Tuesday, July 14.

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• A Cambridge study released on July 12, 2026, revealed that Ethereum's Merge successfully reduced its energy consumption by 99.9%, dropping from 2.4 gigawatts to 0.90 megawatts. Despite this dramatic efficiency gain, Ethereum still consumes more energy than many of its Proof-of-Stake (PoS) rivals.

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• The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has set July 2026 targets for three new crypto rulemaking proposals, focusing on token offerings, broker-dealer custody, and market structure for trading venues. SEC Chair Paul Atkins aims to bring more crypto products onshore with clearer rules, though the legal authority for the "Crypto Assets" proposal remains "not yet determined," posing a potential statutory vulnerability.

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