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.
Prediction Markets and Casinos Are Both Betting Big on Washington
Kalshi spent $990,000 on federal lobbying in the first half of 2026, nearly doubling its annual spending from the previous year. The prediction market operator and casino industry are both significantly increasing their Capitol Hill expenditures to compete for regulatory influence.
Grayscale Investments Focuses on Expanding Crypto ETF Portfolio with Worldcoin Filing
Grayscale Investments submitted a registration statement for a spot Worldcoin ETF to expand its crypto ETF portfolio. The filing represents the firm's effort to provide investors with regulated access to digital assets through exchange-traded funds.
Bernstein Updates Robinhood Markets Share Price Target to $160, Citing Strong Growth Potential in Prediction Markets Over Traditional Crypto
Bernstein raised its 12-month price target for Robinhood Markets to $160 from $130, maintaining an Outperform rating. The firm cited strong growth potential in prediction markets as a key factor in its updated outlook.
Bitcoin’s Quantum Vulnerability Finds a Practical Recovery Solution, Yet Satoshi’s Holdings Remain Exposed
A practical recovery solution has been developed to address Bitcoin's vulnerability to quantum computing attacks that could derive private keys from exposed public keys. Satoshi Nakamoto's estimated 1 million bitcoins remain at risk because the founder's early holdings have exposed public keys that quantum algorithms could theoretically exploit.
Movement Labs files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after months of MOVE token turmoil
Movement Labs filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy while continuing operations under court supervision after facing a market-making scandal, a co-founder's suspension, and multiple exchange delistings. The blockchain developer is restructuring its operations following the MOVE token turmoil that affected the project.
Hyperscale Data Buys More Bitcoin, Bridging Holdings to Over $72 million
Hyperscale Data acquired additional Bitcoin, bringing its total holdings to over 1,000 coins valued at more than $72 million. The company's Bitcoin holdings now exceed 1,000 units in total.
Solana News: Stablecoin Supply Hits $15Bn With New Issuers Reshaping the Mix
Solana's stablecoin market reached $15 billion in total supply, driven by emerging issuers. Non-USDC and non-USDT stablecoins on Solana reached $4.81 billion at an all-time high.
MoneyGram's CEO says blockchain works best when customers don't know it's there
MoneyGram's blockchain strategy has evolved from early experimentation into a broader modernization effort for the company's global payments infrastructure. CEO Anthony Soohoo stated that blockchain functions most effectively when customers remain unaware they are using it.
Russia Passes Landmark Crypto Law, Setting State-Run Rails for Sanctioned Trade
Russia's parliament passed its first comprehensive cryptocurrency law establishing a state-regulated framework for exchanges and investors. The legislation creates official channels for sanctioned crypto trading under government control.
Galaxy (GLXY) Commits $5 Million to Prepare Bitcoin for the Quantum Threat
Galaxy Digital allocated five million dollars toward a Bitcoin Quantum Readiness Initiative to address potential threats from quantum computers. The initiative aims to help prepare the Bitcoin network for security challenges that powerful quantum computing could pose.
Ethereum price forecast: ETH eyes $2,000 breakout as ETF inflows boost momentum
Ethereum gained 8.8% over one week driven by spot ETF inflows including BlackRock's ETHA. The cryptocurrency climbed above $1,900 with $2,000 identified as the next major resistance level.
Robinhood Chain Booming, Bernstein Puts Higher Target on HOOD
Bernstein raised its price target on Robinhood stock to $160, driven primarily by growth in Robinhood Chain rather than crypto trading volume. The analyst firm identified the blockchain network as a key factor supporting the higher valuation target.
Bitcoin Price Back Above $65K in Low Liquidity Rally as Clarity Act Advances
Bitcoin's price rose above $65,000 during a low-liquidity rally while U.S. spot ETFs experienced inflows for a second consecutive week. The CLARITY Act progressed in the Senate amid this price movement.
Bankruptcy Court Clears $130M Ripple Share Sale Led by Galaxy Digital’s $60M Block
A U.S. bankruptcy court approved a $130 million Ripple equity sale, with Galaxy Digital purchasing $60 million of the shares. The proceeds will be directed toward customer recovery efforts.
Tether’s Stablecoin USDT Faces a Critical Two-Year Regulatory Horizon in the US Market
USDT, a stablecoin, faces heightened US regulatory scrutiny with a compliance deadline that could affect its availability on US trading platforms by 2026. Federal lawmakers have introduced structured oversight requirements for stablecoins as the cryptocurrency industry develops.
London Stock Exchange to launch overnight trading venue in 2027 as crypto competition grows: FT
The London Stock Exchange will launch a separate overnight trading venue in the first half of 2027. This move extends market access hours as the exchange faces competition from cryptocurrency platforms.