Ethereum (ETH) Liquid Staking Protocol Lido Initiates Overhaul by Shifting Billions in Staked Ether to Higher-Capacity Validators
Lido is consolidating over 8 million ETH worth approximately $16 billion into larger validators as part of a significant infrastructure update. This represents the protocol's most substantial core change since its V2 release in 2023.
Momentum for Clarity Act fades as Senate shelves crypto market structure bill until fall
The Senate postponed the Clarity Act, a cryptocurrency market structure bill, until fall. The delay potentially affects US competitiveness in global crypto regulation and market stability.
European financial institutions unite to launch RL1 blockchain infrastructure
A group of European financial institutions launched RL1, a blockchain infrastructure designed to align with EU regulatory frameworks. The platform represents a shift toward regulated blockchain solutions in digital finance.
Coinbase wants to be Canada’s ‘everything exchange,’ but says clearer rules are needed first
Coinbase Canada's new CEO Eric Richmond states the company requires permanent regulatory rules rather than temporary exemptions to expand into derivatives, tokenized assets, and decentralized finance. The exchange aims to become Canada's comprehensive platform across multiple cryptocurrency services and financial products.
Moonshot AI Wraps Up Kimi K3 Rollout with Full Model Weight Release
Moonshot AI released the complete open weights for its Kimi K3 model, a three-trillion-parameter system. The model weights are now publicly downloadable, completing the company's rollout of this open-weight flagship system.
Dubai-Based Emirates Airline Adds Bitcoin and Crypto Payments
Emirates Airline now accepts Bitcoin and cryptocurrency payments for ticket purchases. The airline first announced plans for crypto payments in 2022.
Securitize Strengthens Regulated Tokenization Platform via SEC Investment Adviser Registration
Securitize Capital LLC completed SEC registration as an investment adviser on July 27, 2026. The subsidiary registration strengthens the parent company's compliance infrastructure for its tokenization platform operations.
New York AG warns CLARITY Act could weaken state crypto enforcement
A federal crypto market structure bill could restrict state regulators' enforcement powers, according to New York Attorney General Letitia James. She urged Congress to impose stronger consumer protections on digital asset platforms before passage.
Coinbase Chief Policy Officer Praises Crypto Clarity Act as “Extraordinarily Bipartisan”
The Crypto Clarity Act has garnered support from both Democrats and Republicans, according to Coinbase Chief Policy Officer Faryar Shirzad. Shirzad called for lawmakers to vote on the legislation, characterizing it as "extraordinarily bipartisan."
Fanatics Buys CFTC-Registered Exchange in Prediction Markets Land Grab
Fanatics acquired a CFTC-registered exchange and clearinghouse from BGC, enabling the company to list and settle its own event contracts. This move mirrors similar strategies by DraftKings and FanDuel as major sportsbooks expand into prediction markets.
Crypto’s favorite $90 trillion trading product is coming to Wall Street, but big banks are taking it slow
Regulated perpetual futures are launching in the United States for the first time. Major Wall Street banks are adopting a cautious approach while crypto exchanges and trading firms move quickly to serve retail demand for this $90 trillion trading product.
How Ripple Became a Full-Stack Institutional Finance Platform
Ripple integrated custody, RLUSD stablecoin, prime brokerage, and treasury tools into a single platform for institutional finance. SVP Jack McDonald described how these components combine to create a comprehensive offering for institutional clients.
Circle Purchases IBM Patents on Blockchain Technology
Circle Internet Group acquired more than 1000 IBM blockchain patents covering banking, financial services, insurance, and infrastructure. The deal terms were not disclosed.
Garlinghouse Calls CLARITY Act XRP’s Last Regulatory Hurdle, Urges Senate to Act Now
Ripple's CEO Brad Garlinghouse identified the CLARITY Act as the remaining regulatory obstacle preventing XRP's institutional adoption. Garlinghouse is urging the Senate to pass the legislation immediately.
KB Kookmin Bank plans blockchain cross-border payments service next month
KB Kookmin Bank will launch a blockchain-based cross-border payments service next month. The service aims to enhance efficiency and reduce costs for international transactions.
Coinbase Backs Tokenized Version of Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala Private Markets Fund
A digital token representing Abu Dhabi's Mubadala private markets fund has been created through a partnership between Coinbase, Mubadala Capital, and KAIO. The tokenized fund structure allows institutional investors to access Mubadala's evergreen private markets investments through blockchain infrastructure.
Analysts See Bitcoin at $200,000 on CLARITY Act Passage, But 7 Roadblocks Remain
Analysts predict Bitcoin could reach $200,000 if the CLARITY Act passes. The bill faces seven potential Senate roadblocks that could prevent its passage in 2026.
Russia’s Sberbank to launch crypto trading infrastructure this year
Sberbank, Russia's largest bank, will launch cryptocurrency trading infrastructure by December 1. The country is establishing regulatory rules for crypto market participants and permitting crypto assets in foreign trade operations.
BitMEX to shut down after 11-year run that reshaped crypto derivatives trading
BitMEX will cease all operations on September 23, 2026, after operating for 11 years. Users must withdraw their assets before the exchange closes its doors.
Michael Saylor’s Strategy and BlackRock Establish Bitcoin Security Consortium to Tackle Quantum Computing Risks
A Bitcoin Security Consortium has been established by major financial institutions and Bitcoin firms to address quantum computing risks to the network. Strategy, the company formerly known as MicroStrategy, is among nine organizations participating in this coalition to strengthen Bitcoin's long-term defenses.
Coinbase Enables Businesses to Accept Payments from AI Agents
Coinbase released tools enabling businesses to accept payments from autonomous AI agents. The releases target three groups: businesses, individual users, and developers.
Binance Data Shows How Crypto is Using AI Stocks to Attract Gen Z Investors
Nvidia represents 20% of first stock trades among Binance's youngest users with accounts under $2,000. These Gen Z investors in emerging markets are making Nvidia their most common initial equity purchase on the platform.
$7 Trillion Wall Street Giant is Watching This Key Bitcoin Metric
Long-term investors now hold an all-time high supply of Bitcoin, according to Fidelity Digital Assets research. The firm considers this metric a key indicator of investor conviction and notes it aligns with on-chain metrics approaching past-cycle bottom levels.
Robinhood Chain's real-world assets jump fivefold as tokenized stocks start trading in bigger size
Robinhood Chain's real-world assets increased fivefold, with twelve tokenized stocks each trading over $500,000 daily. The chain has tripled in size since mid-July, though memecoins and stablecoins remain the dominant asset categories.
Wall Street Money is Flowing into Ethereum ETFs and Out of Hyperliquid
Ethereum spot ETFs received $103.9 million in inflows during the week ending July 24, marking their third consecutive week of positive flows and the largest weekly inflows among all spot crypto ETFs. Other major spot crypto ETFs also drew fresh capital during the same five trading days, though most inflows were small in size.
Worldcoin Crashes 10% After the Project Sells 217 Million Tokens for Funding
World Foundation sold 217 million Worldcoin tokens for $52.5 million, with each token subject to a 12-month lockup period. The proceeds will fund integration of World ID into enterprise platforms, consumer applications, and AI agents.
Morgan Stanley Bitcoin ETF Nearly Notches $400M in Assets
Morgan Stanley's Bitcoin ETF has accumulated nearly $400 million in assets despite investor outflows from other Bitcoin ETFs. The fund received fresh cash while the broader Bitcoin ETF market experienced withdrawals this week.
State Department to Debut Freedom Tech Program with Bitcoin Policy Institute, Palantir as Founding Partners
The State Department is launching a Freedom Tech Program with the Bitcoin Policy Institute and Palantir as founding partners. The initiative aims to protect free expression online.
Sygnum Bank Enables Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana Trading for Swiss BancaStato
BancaStato customers can now trade Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, and Solana through a partnership between the Swiss bank and cryptocurrency specialist Sygnum. The regulated trading service leverages Sygnum's expertise and Avaloq's core banking technology.
Coinbase Loses Another Executive Weeks After Cutting 700 Jobs
Coinbase's chief people officer resigned approximately 11 weeks after overseeing a workforce reduction of 700 employees. His departure included a significantly more favorable exit agreement than those offered to the terminated workers.