Big news in the crypto world today! It looks like the long-awaited CLARITY Act is finally getting close to being passed. This is a huge deal because it could change how cryptocurrencies are regulated in the United States. Coinbase, a major player in the crypto space, is really pushing for this. Their new Vice Chair, … Read more
Bitcoin (BTC) fell to its lowest levels in over two weeks on Friday as US stocks saw pressure into the monthly close. Key points: Bitcoin approaches $62,000 as daily losses hit 3.5%. US stocks saw no positive reactions to relief in Asia, where stocks rebounded after the semiconductor sell-off. Analysis warns that Bitcoin bear-market history … Read more
A Bank of Italy study found that stablecoin-based remittances did not offer a systematic cost or speed advantage over traditional payment channels, as fiat on- and off-ramp frictions accounted for most costs and transfer delays. Researchers tested 200 USDC (USDC) remittances across 10 bidirectional payment corridors linking Italy with Brazil, Argentina, Japan, the United Arab … Read more
Since over $70 million in Bitcoin was stolen yesterday by an attack that exploited a fault in the Coldcard’s system, it has been reported that the thief used a top blockchain services provider for help. Writing on X Friday, engineer at payments company Block, Clay Garrett, said that the provider — who he did not … Read more
The Clarity Act will likely get through despite some — older — Democrats holding it back, according to Coinbase’s Chief Policy Officer, Faryar Shirzad. Speaking on The Hill’s morning Rising show Friday, Shirzad said that crypto was “maybe the most bipartisan issue in Washington.” JUST IN: 🇺🇸 Coinbase Chief Policy Officer talks CLARITY ACT progress … Read more
Key points: Bond yields have been going up since the beginning of the Iran war, widely attributed to inflation expectations due to energy prices However, the five-year inflation expectation priced into Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities is 2.2% and trending down since May The driver appears to be rising real yields with bearish implications for yield-free assets … Read more
Legendary investor Ray Dalio still only holds 1% of his portfolio in Bitcoin — and prefers gold instead. Speaking on a Thursday episode of the Diary of a CEO podcast, the Bridgewater Associates founder explained that while there are different types of money, and Bitcoin was one of them, gold was a better investment. Dalio … Read more
Bitcoin treasury company Strategy reported a loss of $8.22 billion for the second quarter of 2026 thanks to the falling price of the leading cryptocurrency. In its quarterly report, Nasdaq-listed Strategy (MSTR) — formerly MicroStrategy — put the loss down to the Bitcoin price crash, even as the company continued raising capital, buying more Bitcoin … Read more
Crypto’s next altcoin season may produce fewer winners as institutional investors concentrate their activity in a narrower group of digital assets, according to crypto market maker Wintermute. In its over-the-counter (OTC) flow report for the first half of 2026, Wintermute said institutional counterparties generated 72% of spot flow across all tokens on its OTC desk, … Read more
In a significant development for the cryptocurrency market, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has given the green light to several new Solana (SOL) Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs). This landmark decision, finalized today, July 31, 2026, has sent shockwaves through the digital asset space, with initial reports indicating a surge in institutional investment pouring into … Read more