2026
Circle Secures Trust Charter in New York
Circle's subsidiary gains limited-purpose trust charter in New York, expanding USDC oversight.
Dubai Exchange Linked to Sanctioned-Evasion Network
Shelbit allegedly laundered hundreds of millions through Binance and other exchanges.
Prediction Market Volume Hits $20 Billion Amid Record-Breaking World Cup Bets
World Cup betting sets new records as prediction markets reach a total volume of $20 billion.
US Sanctions Bitcoin Insurance Scheme Linked to Iran
The US Treasury has targeted a bitcoin-based insurance scheme allegedly linked to Iranian shipping interests.
Pi Network Updates, Solana Price Action, and Bitcoin Trends
Catch up on recent developments in the crypto space, including Pi Network, Solana, and Bitcoin.
Citadel Acquires Bulk of Situational Awareness Assets Amid AI Rout
Situational Awareness retains around $10 billion in assets after selling certain stock positions to Citadel.
BIS Project Agorá Completes Cross-Border Payment Trials
Agorá successfully settled $1 million in tokenized cross-border payments across multiple currencies.
Bernstein Predicts 78% Upside for Robinhood on Tokenization and Prediction Markets
Analyst firm Bernstein sees significant upside in Robinhood stock due to emerging crypto features.
Crypto Market Update July 31, 2026
Cryptocurrency market sees modest gains and losses on July 31, with Bitcoin leading the pack.
Internet Computer Price Reaches Historic Lows
The price of Internet Computer has plummeted 99.7% from its all-time high.
Coinkite Warns Users of Coldcard Mk3 Security Risk
Reports suggest 594 Bitcoin stolen from Coldcard Mk3 devices; Coinkite advises users to secure their wallets.
Coldcard Issues Warning Amid $38 Million Wallet Drain
Coinkite advises Coldcard Mk3 users to transfer funds due to a seed generation vulnerability.
Stablecoin Reserve Requirements Clarified
Regulatory frameworks dictate the assets that support a stablecoin's value.
Stablecoins Simplify Cross-Border Payments
Stablecoins enable fast and secure international transactions by bypassing traditional banking systems.
Bhutan's Gelephu Partners with 3iQ for Bitcoin Treasury Management
Gelephu Mindfulness City in Bhutan has partnered with 3iQ to manage part of its Bitcoin treasury.
US Senators Send Revised Ethics Rules to White House on CLARITY Act
US Senators submit revised ethics guidelines to White House ahead of potential crypto market structure bill vote.
South Korean Authorities Crack Down on XRP Scam
Authorities have arrested suspects linked to an $8.6M XRP theft via a fake FXRP platform.
Bernstein Puts Value of Core Scientific-AMD Partnership at $14B
Analysts estimate the deal will generate $14 billion over 15 years.
Telegram Faces Australian Lawsuit Over Terror Content
Australian authorities have launched a lawsuit against Telegram, alleging failure to remove terrorist content.
Analyst Forecasts Potential Bitcoin Price Correction and Rally
Analyst predicts BTC price drop to $60K as healthy reset before potential rally to $74K.
Samsung Unit Explores Stablecoin Infrastructure with Upbit Operator
Samsung's technology arm is collaborating with the operator of South Korean exchange Upbit to develop stablecoin infrastructure.
Hedge Fund Bitten by AI Sell-Off Seeks Capital
Situational Awareness, a hedge fund with $1.1B in Bitcoin miner stocks, seeks capital after losses from an AI-driven sell-off.
Bitcoin ETFs to Record Smallest Monthly Inflows
Inflows into bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are expected to reach historic lows in July.
South Korea Set to Tax Cryptocurrency Gains
South Korea's government plans to tax crypto earnings above $1,740 starting in 2027.
Bitcoin's Price Recovery Hinges on Post-US Midterm Elections
Analyst suggests that Bitcoin's price recovery may follow the US midterm elections.
Market Update for July 30, 2026
Bitcoin and Ethereum experience slight fluctuations amidst a stable crypto market.
Bitcoin Forecasted to Reach New Heights
Analyst predicts Bitcoin could hit $380K-$450K by March 2028.
Japanese Game Developer Launches Crypto Fund with SBI
Gumi expands cryptocurrency focus through new fund
Binance.US Plans CFTC License Application
Binance.US to seek CFTC designation for prediction market platform, according to CEO Stephen Gregory.
Ethereum Foundation Appoints New Board Member
Pascal Caversaccio, co-founder of SEAL 911, joins Ethereum Foundation's board.
US Arbitration Giant Launches Crypto Dispute Resolution Service
The American Arbitration Association has established a panel to resolve disputes involving cryptoassets.
Senate Panel Prepares Strengthened Crypto Ethics Rules for Trump
A bipartisan Senate panel is revising stricter crypto ethics rules for Trump's ventures.
Bitcoin's Winning Streak Tested Amid Weakening Demand
Bitcoin faces a potential reversal after a four-week winning streak.
Robinhood Sees Revenue Decline Despite Earnings Beat
Crypto trading revenue drops 38% despite Robinhood's overall earnings success.
Bernstein Cuts Circle Price Target Amid Open USD Threat
Analyst firm Bernstein has reduced its price target for Circle's USDC to $140.
Safe Smart Accounts Process Record Number of Transactions
Programmable smart wallet provider reports record transaction volume in Q2 2026.
Hungary Ditches Strict Crypto Verification Rules
The Hungarian government has repealed a rule requiring strict third-party verification for cryptocurrency users.
Bitcoin's 3.9 Holder Ratio Suggests Long-Term Investors Dominate Market
Analysis indicates a significant concentration of realized capital in long-term Bitcoin holders.
BNY Mellon to Leverage Blockchain in Transfer Agency Market
BNY Mellon aims to tap into the $8.6 trillion transfer agency market using blockchain technology.
UAE Residents Can Now Book Flights with Cryptocurrency
Emirates has partnered with Crypto.com to allow eligible UAE residents to pay for flights using cryptocurrency.
Wednesday's Fed Meeting Seen as Crucial for Bitcoin
The Federal Reserve's interest rate decision on Wednesday has significant implications for the crypto market.
Bitcoin Spot Volume on Track to be Weakest Since Late 2023
K33 predicts bitcoin's spot trading activity will drop significantly in July.
Crypto Market Update for July 29, 2026
The total crypto market cap sees a minimal increase of 0.1%, while Bitcoin and Ethereum show mixed performance.
South Korea Plans Rules for Stablecoins Amid Crypto Tax Debate
Regulatory measures targeting stablecoins and exchanges are proposed by the Financial Services Commission.
Exchange Shutdowns Do Not Indicate Bitcoin's Bottom
Exchange shutdowns are not a reliable indicator of Bitcoin's price bottom.
Tether Partners with Nairobi Securities Exchange for Tokenization
Tether has signed a deal with the Nairobi Securities Exchange to explore tokenized securities and blockchain-based market infrastructure.
Zcash Researchers Publish Extensive Theorem Set to Secure Ironwood
Zcash researchers publish over 2700 machine-checked theorems to secure its Ironwood protocol.
Coinbase Seeks Clarity on Canadian Regulations
Coinbase Canada seeks more permanent rules for expansion into new financial products.
Lido Migrates $16 Billion in Staked ETH to Pectra-Era Validators
Lido is relocating a significant portion of its staked Ethereum holdings to new validators.
SEC Chairman Supports Crypto Clarity Act
SEC Chairman Paul Atkins commits to helping advance the Crypto Clarity Act, a bill aiming to provide regulatory clarity for the industry.