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.
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.