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Crypto Markets See Significant Developments Across Bitcoin, Robinhood, and Arbitrum

A roundup of the latest news in cryptocurrency, including Bitcoin's options expiry, Robinhood's new chain, and Arbitrum's fee capture

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Bitcoin's $1.4 billion options expiry looms large on Friday, with many traders watching to see if the cryptocurrency can hold the $62,000 level. The US 10-year Treasury yields are nearing a critical level, adding to the...

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MARA shares surge 15% after the company announced a 2 GW Texas infrastructure deal, expanding its AI ambitions. Robinhood launched its public mainnet...

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  • MARA shares surge 15% after the company announced a 2 GW Texas infrastructure deal, expanding its AI ambitions.
  • Robinhood launched its public mainnet, a permissionless Layer 2 chain built on Arbitrum, with a focus on tokenized stocks, real-world assets, DeFi lending, and AI-native finance.
  • Arbitrum to capture 10% of fees from Robinhood Chain and other Layer 2s built on its technology stack, with 8% going to the tokenholder-controlled treasury and 2% funding development.
  • Summer.fi hacker moves $1.35 million into Tornado Cash, a sanctioned crypto mixer, as the attacker begins laundering the stolen funds.
  • CASHCAT, a memecoin, reaches a market cap of nearly $150 million and 24-hour volume of over $159 million on Robinhood's new chain.

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The developments in the crypto space have significant implications for investors, users, and the broader market. Bitcoin's options expiry could lead...

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The developments in the crypto space have significant implications for investors, users, and the broader market.

  • Bitcoin's options expiry could lead to increased volatility in the market, making it a crucial event to watch.
  • Robinhood's new chain brings a new layer of functionality to the platform, with potential applications in tokenized stocks and DeFi lending.
  • Arbitrum's fee capture model provides a new revenue stream for the company and its tokenholders.
  • Summer.fi's hack highlights the ongoing security risks in the crypto space and the need for robust safeguards.

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$1.4 billion: The value of Bitcoin options set to expire on Friday $62,000: The critical level Bitcoin needs to hold ahead of the options expiry...

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  • ****$1.4 billion:** The value of Bitcoin options set to expire on Friday
  • ****$62,000:** The critical level Bitcoin needs to hold ahead of the options expiry
  • **10%: The percentage of fees Arbitrum will capture from Robinhood Chain and other Layer 2s
  • ****$150 million:** The market cap of CASHCAT, a memecoin on Robinhood's new chain

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As enterprise adoption is heating up, Arbitrum is well positioned to capture revenue." — Steven Goldfeder, co-founder of Offchain Labs

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"As enterprise adoption is heating up, Arbitrum is well positioned to capture revenue." — Steven Goldfeder, co-founder of Offchain Labs

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The crypto market has seen significant developments in recent weeks, with new chains, hacks, and infrastructure deals making headlines. As the space continues to evolve, investors and users must stay informed about the latest news and trends.

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The crypto market will be watching closely as Bitcoin's options expiry approaches, and Robinhood's new chain continues to gain traction. Meanwhile, Arbitrum's fee capture model will provide a new revenue stream for the company and its tokenholders.

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    Arbitrum to Capture 10% of Fees From Robinhood Chain

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Crypto Markets See Significant Developments Across Bitcoin, Robinhood, and Arbitrum

A roundup of the latest news in cryptocurrency, including Bitcoin's options expiry, Robinhood's new chain, and Arbitrum's fee capture

By Emergent Markets Desk

Monday, July 13, 2026 • 3 min read • 5 source references

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Bitcoin's $1.4 billion options expiry looms large on Friday, with many traders watching to see if the cryptocurrency can hold the $62,000 level. The US 10-year Treasury yields are nearing a critical level, adding to the uncertainty.

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  • MARA shares surge 15% after the company announced a 2 GW Texas infrastructure deal, expanding its AI ambitions.
  • Robinhood launched its public mainnet, a permissionless Layer 2 chain built on Arbitrum, with a focus on tokenized stocks, real-world assets, DeFi lending, and AI-native finance.
  • Arbitrum to capture 10% of fees from Robinhood Chain and other Layer 2s built on its technology stack, with 8% going to the tokenholder-controlled treasury and 2% funding development.
  • Summer.fi hacker moves $1.35 million into Tornado Cash, a sanctioned crypto mixer, as the attacker begins laundering the stolen funds.
  • CASHCAT, a memecoin, reaches a market cap of nearly $150 million and 24-hour volume of over $159 million on Robinhood's new chain.

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Why It Matters

The developments in the crypto space have significant implications for investors, users, and the broader market.

  • Bitcoin's options expiry could lead to increased volatility in the market, making it a crucial event to watch.
  • Robinhood's new chain brings a new layer of functionality to the platform, with potential applications in tokenized stocks and DeFi lending.
  • Arbitrum's fee capture model provides a new revenue stream for the company and its tokenholders.
  • Summer.fi's hack highlights the ongoing security risks in the crypto space and the need for robust safeguards.

Key Numbers

  • ****$1.4 billion:** The value of Bitcoin options set to expire on Friday
  • ****$62,000:** The critical level Bitcoin needs to hold ahead of the options expiry
  • **10%: The percentage of fees Arbitrum will capture from Robinhood Chain and other Layer 2s
  • ****$150 million:** The market cap of CASHCAT, a memecoin on Robinhood's new chain

What Experts Say

"As enterprise adoption is heating up, Arbitrum is well positioned to capture revenue." — Steven Goldfeder, co-founder of Offchain Labs

Background

The crypto market has seen significant developments in recent weeks, with new chains, hacks, and infrastructure deals making headlines. As the space continues to evolve, investors and users must stay informed about the latest news and trends.

What Comes Next

The crypto market will be watching closely as Bitcoin's options expiry approaches, and Robinhood's new chain continues to gain traction. Meanwhile, Arbitrum's fee capture model will provide a new revenue stream for the company and its tokenholders.

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