Clarity Act on the Ropes as Ethics Fight and Shrinking Calendar Threaten Passage
The Clarity Act, a cryptocurrency market-structure bill, faces passage delays as Senate Democrats reject Republican ethics language provisions. With the August recess approaching and the legislative calendar shrinking, analysts have reduced odds that the bill will clear the Senate chamber before that deadline.
National Fraternal Order of Police Gives Green Light to Clarity Act in Latest Support for Crypto Bill
The National Fraternal Order of Police endorsed the Clarity Act, joining multiple organizations supporting the cryptocurrency bill this week. The act aims to provide regulatory clarity for digital assets.
Top Crypto Industry Groups Pen Letter to Senate Leaders Urging Them To Support the Clarity Act
Three cryptocurrency advocacy groups sent a letter to Senate leaders supporting the Clarity Act, a market structure bill for crypto. The groups joined other organizations backing this proposed legislation for the industry.
Why Bitcoin’s Latest Bounce Back to $65,000 Might Not Last
Bitcoin rebounded to $65,000 but on-chain analysis indicates weak spot demand and deep unrealized losses. Bitcoin must reclaim $69,500 to confirm a genuine recovery.
Stablecoin Supply Nears $310 Billion as XDC Integrates Stripe-Owned Bridge
Stablecoin supply reached approximately $309.7 billion in July 2026, with on-chain transaction volume increasing 58% over the preceding 12 months. Stripe acquired Bridge, and XDC integrated the Stripe-owned bridge into its network.
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce Warns Against Crypto Vaults and Lending
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce warned that crypto vaults and lending protocols may be classified as securities under federal law. The classification could subject these services to regulatory requirements currently applied to traditional financial products.
Bitcoin Faces $69,000 Test as ETF Inflows Meet Professional Caution
Bitcoin rose above $66,800 this week, its strongest level in over a month, before declining as consecutive ETF inflows brought money back into the market. Professional traders remain cautious about whether this represents a sustained recovery or another temporary rally that will fade.
Crypto Sector Delivers Substantial Economic Value Despite Modest Direct Employment in the US
The cryptocurrency sector directly employs approximately 34,000 workers across the United States. Despite this modest workforce size, the industry contributes substantial economic value to the American economy.
Bitwise CIO Foresees Hyperliquid -Style Protocols and Robinhood Markets-Like Platforms Driving Next Bitcoin and Crypto Surge
Bitwise's CIO expects specialized cryptocurrency protocols and retail-focused trading platforms to drive the next market surge as Bitcoin shows recent gains and ETF inflows return. He identifies specific investment categories, including Hyperliquid-style protocols and Robinhood Markets-like platforms, as the primary beneficiaries of anticipated cryptocurrency growth.
BlackRock Says Crypto Can Outrun the Quantum Threat — If It Moves Fast Enough
Cryptocurrency networks can outpace quantum computing threats if they implement upgrades quickly enough, according to BlackRock. The firm suggests Bitcoin and other crypto systems have sufficient time to adopt quantum-resistant technology before quantum computers pose a serious risk.
$981M Bitcoin ETF Streak Signals Institutional Re-Entry, $70K in Sight
Bitcoin exchange-traded funds received $981 million in inflows over seven consecutive days, indicating renewed institutional buying interest. Analysts identified seventy thousand dollars as the next potential price target for Bitcoin.
Goldman Sachs Backs the Clarity Act, Splitting Wall Street Over Crypto Rules
Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon endorsed the Clarity Act, a Senate Republican crypto market-structure bill. The banking industry remains divided over the legislation due to concerns about stablecoin yield provisions and ethics issues.
Coinbase Builds Post-Quantum Custody System, Funds Bitcoin’s Crypto Upgrade
Coinbase developed a post-quantum custody system to protect against potential future quantum computing threats to Bitcoin's cryptography. The company also provided funding for Bitcoin's cryptographic upgrade without specifying an exact timeline for the quantum threat.
Bitcoin Price Analysis: BTC Rally Loses Steam as Historical Resistance Comes Into Play
Bitcoin has rallied back to a historical resistance level where previous selling pressure has emerged. The upcoming trading sessions will determine whether the recovery continues or faces rejection at this resistance zone.
Farage, Harborne and the £5M Gift: How UK Crypto Money Reshaped Reform
Christopher Harborne, a Tether stakeholder, donated £30 million in cryptocurrency to UK political causes, triggering dual investigations and a conflict-of-interest scandal involving Britcoin lobbying. The donations sparked regulatory scrutiny and raised questions about cryptocurrency's influence on UK political reform efforts.
Kazakhstan Moves to Build a National Crypto Reserve Funded by Bitcoin Miners
Kazakhstan established a national crypto reserve funded by bitcoin miners through a presidential decree signed July 7 and government resolution approved July 18. The initiative aims to bring the country's large mining industry into a regulated, state-supervised system.
Crypto Derivatives Exchange BitMEX To Shut Down in September
BitMEX, a crypto derivatives exchange, will shut down in September. The exchange has instructed users to withdraw their funds as soon as possible.
BlackRock, Coinbase, Strategy Among Nine Firms Launching the Bitcoin Security Consortium, Pledging $15 Million To BTC Security Development
Nine firms launched the Bitcoin Security Consortium with a $15 million pledge to support Bitcoin security research and development. The initiative focuses on Bitcoin security resilience, including quantum readiness preparation.
Crypto Bill Stalls as Democrats Reject DOJ-Only Ethics Enforcement
Senate Democrats rejected the revised CLARITY Act because it limits ethics enforcement to the Department of Justice only. Republicans led by Thune aim to hold a floor vote before the August recess despite Democratic opposition to the enforcement mechanism.
Crypto Derivatives Exchange BitMEX to Wind Down Operations
BitMEX announced it will shut down all exchange operations following a strategic assessment of its market position. The company communicated this decision to users on July 23, 2026.
Russia’s State Duma Advances Bill to Regulate Crypto Transactions with Full Transition by 2027
Russia's parliament advanced a bill to regulate cryptocurrency transactions with a full transition deadline set for 2027. The legislation establishes a comprehensive regulatory framework for digital currencies while addressing oversight concerns for citizens.
Nasdaq-listed Zhibao Technology to Take 3,500 Bitcoin in Proposed PIPE Financing
Zhibao Technology plans to accept 3,500 bitcoin valued at $220 million in a proposed PIPE financing deal. The Chinese insurance-tech firm would become a publicly listed company holding bitcoin as part of its treasury.
Crypto’s US Workforce Is Tiny, But Industry Punches Above Its Weight: Report
The cryptocurrency industry employs a small US workforce but generates economic output disproportionate to its worker count. The sector contributes significantly more to the economy than its limited headcount would typically suggest.
Lightning Labs Launches Wavelength: “Bitcoin on Easy Mode” for Developers and Autonomous Agents
A new platform called Wavelength enables AI agents to make Bitcoin payments in fractions of a cent through the Model Context Protocol while maintaining user key control. The service is available immediately on Signet and testnet with mainnet access currently limited to invited users.
Tokenized Stocks Hit Records Across Every Major Venue as Sector Reaches $2.3B
Tokenized stock holdings reached record levels across major platforms this week, with the sector totaling $2.3 billion in value. Ondo, Backed Finance, and Robinhood Chain all set all-time highs simultaneously, while dYdX's Arcus exchange posted record perpetuals volume.
Robinhood Chain Overtakes Base on Daily Active Users Three Weeks After Launch
Robinhood Chain reached 324,000 daily active users and $588.9 million in total value locked, surpassing Coinbase's Base network just three weeks after launching. Memecoins rather than tokenized stocks are generating most trading volume on the Arbitrum Orbit network.
The CLARITY Act: Here is the Updated Language of the Crypto Market Infrastructure Legislation
Proposed ethics provisions in updated CLARITY Act legislation bar certain government officials from issuing or promoting digital assets. The bill requires pre-existing interests to be placed in blind trusts for covered officials.
Bitcoin ETFs Take in Nearly $1B in New Money — But What Will the Price Do?
Bitcoin exchange-traded funds received nearly $1 billion in new investor money after a period of weak market performance. The inflows came from US investors into Bitcoin ETFs during this recent trading period.
Trump Says Yes to Crypto Ethics Rule, Puts DOJ as Enforcer
An ethics rule was established barring government officials from issuing cryptocurrency, with the Department of Justice designated as the enforcer. This rule represents a compromise in Senate negotiations regarding cryptocurrency regulation and governance.
Ethereum Price Eyes $2,000 as AI Funds Shift From Chips to ETH, Says Tom Lee
Capital previously invested in chip stocks is rotating into Ethereum, according to analyst Tom Lee. Ethereum trades near $1,925 with $2,000 as the next key resistance level.