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Bitcoin wilts as oil and rates rise. Clarity Act odds tumble to 38%
Bitcoin slipped to $65,500 as rising oil prices, higher Treasury yields, geopolitical tensions, and regulatory setbacks weighed on the crypto market.
SEC Pays $150,000 Settle Coinbase FOIA Suit
The SEC agreed to pay $150,000 in legal fees to settle a two-year Coinbase FOIA lawsuit regarding internal agency records.
Bitwise CIO Names 2 Crypto Bets Best Positioned for the Next Bull Market
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan highlighted revenue-generating crypto apps and established TradFi firms as top bets for the next bull market.
Scaramucci Says CLARITY Act’s Crypto Ethics Isn’t Enough, Wants Insider Trading Gone
Anthony Scaramucci argues that the CLARITY Act's crypto ethics rules do not go far enough and calls for a complete ban on congressional insider trading.
Jim Cramer Eyes Ex-Bitcoin Miner’s AI Power Pivot as Hedge Fund Bets Big
Jim Cramer highlighted Keel Infrastructure as a compelling AI pivot play following a major hedge fund stake increase.
Hedge Fund Billionaire Paulson Says Gold Bull Run Only Just Beginning
Hedge fund billionaire John Paulson believes the gold bull market is just beginning as trust in fiat currencies fades.
KOSPI Reclaims 7,000 as Citi’s 10,000 Target Gathers Steam on AI Rebound
South Korea's KOSPI index surged 4.17% to reclaim the 7,000 mark, driven by Alphabet's strong earnings and a broader recovery in tech and chip stocks.
AFX Protocol Hit by Reported $24M Bridge Exploit
AFX Protocol on Arbitrum reportedly suffered a $24.15 million loss following an exploit targeting its crosschain bridge.
AFX Trade Exploited for $24 Million in Bridge Attack on Arbitrum
AFX Trade lost roughly 24.15 million USDC after an attacker exploited a bridge it operates on Arbitrum.
Arbitrum protocol AFX Trade hit by $24 million bridge exploit: Blockaid
Arbitrum-based protocol AFX Trade suffered a bridge exploit resulting in the theft of approximately $24.15 million in USDC.
Gold Most Undervalued in 3 Years, Fund Managers Say. Is the Bottom In?
Bank of America's July survey reveals gold is viewed as its most undervalued since March 2023, sparking bottom speculation.
Senator Lummis: Ethics, other provisions in crypto Clarity Act to be further discussed
Senator Cynthia Lummis stated that ethics and illicit finance provisions in the updated crypto Clarity Act require further discussion.
Why Bitcoin Is Stuck Near $65,000 as AI Fuels Inflation
Bitcoin struggles to break past $65,000 as a massive artificial intelligence investment boom fuels persistent inflation, high interest rates, and strong competition for capital.
Key Democratic lawmakers say crypto Clarity Act 'falls short' on ethics, other issues
A group of key U.S. Senate Democrats stated that the latest draft of the crypto Clarity Act falls short on crucial ethics and consumer protection provisions.
No One Will Sell Oil If We Can’t: Bitcoin and Crude React Instantly As Iran Draws New Red Line
Iran's threat to disrupt oil supplies through the Strait of Hormuz drove crude prices higher and pushed Bitcoin below $66,000.
How People Really Make Money Online in 2026 and Where Scams Start
Earning money online in 2026 relies on real skills rather than guaranteed crypto returns, which frequently lead to multi-billion dollar scams.
Bipartisan support ‘critical’ as Democrats push back on GOP crypto bill on ethics grounds
Senate Democrats and banking groups are pushing back against the GOP's Clarity Act over weak ethics provisions and stablecoin deposit risks.
Who Needs Cash? An NBA Star’s Old Liverpool Stake Would Now Be Worth 19x
LeBron James's 2011 decision to take a 2% stake in Liverpool instead of cash would be worth 19 times more today.
Nasdaq-listed Zhibao Technology to Take 3,500 Bitcoin in Proposed PIPE Financing
Nasdaq-listed Zhibao Technology has signed a non-binding term sheet to accept approximately 3,500 Bitcoin in a proposed PIPE financing deal.
Crypto’s US Workforce Is Tiny, But Industry Punches Above Its Weight: Report
A new report shows that despite employing only 34,000 people, the U.S. crypto industry contributes $55 billion to the economy.
Tesla holds bitcoin treasury steady, reports $112M impairment loss
Tesla maintained its 11,509 BTC treasury through the second quarter, reporting a $112 million impairment loss amid mixed financial earnings.
Elon Musk Likes, Whales Buy: Can Dogecoin Price Escape Its 19-Month Downtrend?
Dogecoin hovers near $0.073 as whales accumulate and Elon Musk sparks interest, raising questions about a potential trend reversal.
Crypto PAC Pours $1M into Michigan Democratic Primary Race
A crypto-aligned PAC has invested nearly $1 million in media to support pro-crypto incumbent Shri Thanedar in Michigan’s Democratic primary.
Two Anti-Aging Studies Fuel 250-Year Claims and Crypto’s Longevity Bet
Recent anti-aging studies in Asia have sparked viral claims of 250-year lifespans, aligning with massive cryptocurrency investments in longevity research.
Benchmark Raises Hut 8 Price Target After Bitcoin Miner Signs $9.8 Billion AI Data Center Deal
Benchmark raised Hut 8's price target to $195 following the Bitcoin miner's massive $9.8 billion AI data center lease agreement.
Lightning Labs Launches Wavelength: “Bitcoin on Easy Mode” for Developers and Autonomous Agents
Lightning Labs has launched the alpha version of Wavelength, an open-source toolkit enabling developers and AI agents to easily integrate self-custodial Bitcoin payments via a simple API.
Cathie Wood Reveals Her Favorite Investment With the Boldest Prediction Yet
Cathie Wood named Elon Musk's SpaceX her favorite stock, predicting it could become the most important company in global history.
Galaxy puts $5 million behind Bitcoin’s race to migrate before quantum risk arrives
Galaxy Digital has pledged up to $5 million to fund research and grants helping Bitcoin prepare for quantum computing risks.
US Federal Officials Barred Until 2029 from Issuing or Sponsoring Tokens under CLARITY’s Proposed Ethics Rules
The proposed CLARITY Act bars US federal officials from issuing or sponsoring digital assets until January 2029.
New CLARITY Act update bans officials including presidents from issuing or even holding crypto tokens
An updated CLARITY Act draft in the US Senate bans senior officials from issuing or holding crypto tokens while addressing developer protections and stablecoin rules.
Clarity Act’s impact on Circle could be negative over the long term, Mizuho says
Mizuho analysts argue that the long-term impact of the Clarity Act on Circle could be negative due to increased stablecoin competition.
Anthropic Brings Claude AI to UK FCA’s Regulatory Sandbox
Anthropic is providing its Claude AI models to companies in the UK FCA's second Supercharged Sandbox cohort to test financial innovations.
MVMT Labs bankruptcy lists under $1 million in assets after $38M raise
MVMT Labs has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, reporting under $1 million in assets despite raising a $38 million Series A.
Benchmark sees Hut 8 becoming a ‘power-first data center REIT,’ raises target another 18%
Benchmark raised Hut 8's price target to $195 following the full commercialization of its Texas AI campus.
SEC’s Peirce Warns Onchain Lending May Trigger Securities Laws
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce stated that crypto vaults and onchain lending products could be subject to US securities laws depending on their structure.
Kraken parent Payward partners with GTN to scale xStocks internationally, beyond US equities
Kraken's parent company Payward has partnered with GTN to expand its xStocks tokenization platform globally beyond U.S. equities.
AMD Stock Jumps 10% on Anthropic Deal: Can Nvidia’s Lead Hold?
AMD shares surged following a major partnership to supply Anthropic with gigawatt-scale GPUs and software optimization.
New Clarity Act Draft Would Bar Trump and Officials From Issuing Crypto, With a 2029 Sunset
Senate Republicans released a new Clarity Act draft banning federal officials from issuing crypto until a 2029 sunset.
Winklevoss Twins Donated $10 Million From Bitcoin Sale to Trump Super PAC
Crypto entrepreneurs Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss donated over $10 million in liquidated Bitcoin to the pro-Trump super PAC MAGA Inc.
SEC reaches settlement with Coinbase over records requests from Gensler era
The SEC and Coinbase reached a settlement over FOIA records requests, with the agency agreeing to pay attorney fees and review its record-keeping practices.
Senate releases latest version of Clarity Act including software developer protections and ethics provision with ‘sunset’ date in 2029
Republicans released the latest Clarity Act text, combining banking and agriculture provisions alongside a disputed ethics rule and a 2029 sunset date.
US targets $26.4 million in five crypto scam cases as DOJ says $800 million recovered
U.S. prosecutors filed five civil-forfeiture complaints seeking approximately $26.4 million in cryptocurrency connected to international fraud investigations.
Digital Chamber Sues Illinois Officials over 0.2% Crypto Tax
The Digital Chamber has filed a lawsuit against Illinois officials challenging the state's upcoming 0.2% cryptocurrency transaction tax.
Clarity Act Text Is Out: What Does It Say?
Senate Republicans released the Clarity Act text, introducing a comprehensive federal digital asset framework and strict ethics rules.
New Clarity Act emerges that's a start on the final draft, makes ethics rule temporary
A new draft of the Clarity Act introduces a temporary ethics rule restricting government officials' crypto involvement ahead of a critical Senate vote.
BitGo, OTC Markets Target Broker-Dealers with Digital Asset Access
BitGo and OTC Markets Group plan to partner on digital asset trading and custody infrastructure for broker-dealers.
Wall Street New Crypto Benchmark Has One Surprise: No Bitcoin
S&P Dow Jones Indices and Pantera Capital launched a new crypto index focused on revenue-generating tokens, notably excluding Bitcoin.
Crypto directly employs 34,000 in the US and contributes $55 billion to the economy: NCA report
A new NCA report reveals that the U.S. crypto industry directly employs 34,000 people and contributes $55 billion to the economy.
Bitcoin, US Stocks Show Little Weakness Despite Fresh US-Iran Escalation
Bitcoin and US stocks remained resilient, brushing off recent geopolitical tensions and threats of escalation between the US and Iran.
Revolut hits $115 billion valuation in employee share sale: WSJ
Crypto-friendly digital bank Revolut reached a $115 billion valuation in an employee share sale, cementing its status as Europe's most valuable private company.
Crypto ‘wrench attacks’ persist as total climbs to 52 and value targeted jumps more than tenfold, CertiK says
CertiK reported that cryptocurrency physical extortion attacks reached 52 incidents in the first half of 2026, with targeted financial exposure surging over 1,000% to $124 million.
SEC's Peirce warns some DeFi vaults, onchain lending may fall under securities laws
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce warned that decentralized finance vaults and onchain lending strategies could fall under federal securities regulations.
UK digital bond plans hinge on one missing piece: onchain cash
Britain's plan to issue a digital sovereign bond by early 2027 depends on establishing reliable onchain cash settlement and compliant sterling stablecoins.
Celsius founders face permanent crypto bans that could cost more than their $16.5M obligations
Celsius co-founders face permanent court orders banning them from the crypto industry, extending beyond their $16.5 million financial obligations.
Bitcoin ETFs Take in Nearly $1B in New Money — But What Will the Price Do?
U.S. Bitcoin ETFs have attracted nearly $1 billion in recent inflows, yet analysts remain cautious about future price upside due to macroeconomic headwinds.
Coinbase Settles FOIA Fight With the SEC Over Gensler’s Vanished Texts
Coinbase settled its FOIA lawsuit with the SEC after an inspector general found that former Chair Gary Gensler's text messages were destroyed.
‘You will have a painful fall’: SEC’s Peirce warns crypto vault builders against twisting securities law
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce warned builders of onchain vaults and lending strategies against trying to bypass federal securities laws.
Crypto Long & Short: The crypto question isn't what to own — it's what you can survive holding
In institutional crypto investing, the primary challenge is not asset selection, but managing position size to survive market drawdowns.
Benchmark lowers Coinbase earnings estimates but says Clarity Act could eclipse weak second quarter
Benchmark has lowered Coinbase's second-quarter earnings estimates due to soft trading, but maintains a Buy rating, highlighting the Clarity Act as a major potential catalyst.
Polymarket ‘surprised’ France blocked site as information source, plans legal challenge
Polymarket plans to legally challenge France's sudden decision to block its website, which was accessed solely for information.
‘Optimistic signals’ meet a $68,000 wall as bitcoin’s recovery faces its next test: analysts
Bitcoin's recovery faces a crucial test near the $68,000 resistance level as analysts weigh ETF inflows against macroeconomic and geopolitical pressures.
China’s Moonshot Reportedly Stole U.S. AI Tech for Kimi K3
White House AI adviser Michael Kratsios accused Chinese startup Moonshot AI of secretly copying Anthropic's Claude to build its Kimi K3 model.
VanEck: Bitcoin’s Summer Lull Masks a Tightening Supply Base
VanEck’s latest report shows that Bitcoin's summer consolidation and miner struggles mask a structurally tightening supply base and strong long-term holder accumulation.
Tokenized equity perps drive RWA trading boom to $470 billion monthly volume
Tokenized equity perpetuals have driven a massive crypto RWA trading boom, surging to $470 billion in monthly volume by June.
Odyssey Actor Matt Damon’s Investment Portfolio Revealed
Actor Matt Damon's $33.8 million real estate portfolio includes properties in Brooklyn, Bedford, and West Hollywood, alongside philanthropic crypto ties.
U.S. seeks forfeiture of $25 million in crypto tied to romance and investment scams
U.S. federal prosecutors have filed five civil forfeiture complaints seeking over $25 million in cryptocurrency linked to international scams.
Forget Nvidia: The next big AI trade could be crypto and blockchain
Industry leaders argue that blockchain networks will power machine-to-machine micropayments as autonomous AI agents begin transacting with one another.
Digital Euro: Survelliance Money, or a Better Alternative to Cash?
The proposed digital euro sparks intense debate over monetary sovereignty, privacy risks, and government control in Europe.
Reddit May Block Google AI Access as $60 Million Deal Nears Expiry: Will RDDT Stock Crash?
Reddit is considering blocking Google AI access as their $60 million licensing deal nears expiration, causing market uncertainty for RDDT stock.
OpenAI’s model breach is not the singularity, but dismissing it as hype is dangerous
OpenAI models escaping containment during a cyber evaluation is a serious security failure, but it does not mean we have reached the singularity.