UK Parliament begins inquiry into banking chokepoint for crypto businesses
July 21, 2026 | coindesk.com
The UK’s Crypto and Digital Assets All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) is focused on banks that refused crypto firms accounts or introduced restrictions on crypto transactions.

Bitcoin hits a two-week high near $65,500 as the chip trade turns back into a tailwind
July 21, 2026 | coindesk.com
Asian semiconductor shares rebounded hard, a five-day ETF inflow streak passed $600 million, and oil pulled back on Middle East diplomacy.

Taiwan Court Jails Cointhink Fraud Leader for 22 Years After USDT Scheme Hit 1,539 People
July 21, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
A Taiwan court sentenced the leader of a major crypto fraud ring, a man surnamed Shih, to 22 years in prison. In total, 14 people were indicted.

Iran rejects US, Israeli influence amid escalating conflict
July 21, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Iran rejects US and Israeli influence amid conflict.

Half of US Voters Reject Government Taking Stakes in American Companies
July 21, 2026 | beincrypto.com
US voters remain deeply skeptical of the federal government owning stakes in American companies, a new poll found.

BlackRock acquires $116M in Bitcoin, boosts institutional crypto presence
July 21, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
BlackRock acquires $116 million in Bitcoin, signaling growing institutional confidence.

US strategic oil reserves hit 43-year low amid geopolitical tensions
July 21, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
US strategic oil reserves hit a 43-year low amid geopolitical tensions.

BANK breaks 8-month falling channel, rallies 124%: Can bulls hold $0.2850?
July 21, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Here's why BANK's price action gained by triple-digits in only 24 hours.

Americans Lost $11 Billion to Crypto Scams Last Year. Most of It Ended at a Gas Station
July 21, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
Americans filed 181,565 cryptocurrency-related complaints in 2025 and reported more than $11.366 billion in losses, with crypto making up over half of the FBI IC3’s $20.877…

Iran moves uranium centrifuges to fortified tunnels, Israeli intel reports
July 21, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Iran moved uranium centrifuges to fortified tunnels, signaling reduced chances of halting enrichment; agreement to end enrichment by December 31 at 20.5% YES.

Hyperliquid’s HIP-4 upgrade introduces permissionless markets, requires 500K HYPE stake
July 21, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Hyperliquid launched its HIP-4 upgrade for permissionless markets, requiring a 500K HYPE stake.

Goldman Says Brent Oil Could Near Its War-Era Peak, Hitting $120
July 21, 2026 | beincrypto.com
Goldman Sachs says Brent crude could near its $120 war-era peak if Strait of Hormuz disruptions persist into Q4.

Court Signs Off on Record $1.5 Billion Anthropic Copyright Payout
July 21, 2026 | beincrypto.com
A federal judge approved Anthropic’s $1.5 billion settlement with authors on Monday, finalizing the largest known payout in a US copyright case.

Bitcoin: Rising oil prices keep BTC in check – Long-term holders in limbo
July 21, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Bitcoin's long-term holders have put a pin in their selling and the market has calmed, yet rising oil prices remain a risk.

Oil prices dip as US-Iran mediation reports emerge
July 21, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Oil prices dip as US-Iran mediation reports emerge.

Grayscale files S-1 for first US Worldcoin ETF
July 21, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
The filing expands Grayscale’s growing lineup of crypto-related exchange-traded products outside of Bitcoin and Ether.

Goldman warns Brent oil may exceed $120 if Hormuz disruptions continue
July 21, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Goldman warns Brent oil may exceed $120 if Hormuz disruptions continue.

Iron ore hits 18-month low at $87.20 amid China steel losses, Hormuz closure
July 21, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Iron ore prices drop to $87.20 amid China steel losses and Hormuz closure.

What Happens When a Bitcoin Block Is Full? Every Byte Sparks a Live Fee Auction
July 21, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
When Bitcoin traffic gets heavy, a full block does not stop the network; it turns the next available space into a live auction where urgency has a price.

Celsius co-founders Leon, Goldstein to pay FTC over $6M
July 21, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
The settlements add to former Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky’s $10 million FTC settlement in April.

Tanker attacked in Strait of Hormuz amid US-Iran military escalation
July 21, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
A tanker was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz amid US-Iran tensions.

Grayscale to Pay Quarterly Cash From ETH and SOL Staking Rewards: A Look at The Mechanics
July 21, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
Grayscale plans to amend its Ethereum Staking exchange-traded fund (ETHE) and Solana Staking ETF (GSOL) to convert staking rewards into cash and distribute them to shareholders…

Cramer Says Dump Tech Before Intel, Tesla, Alphabet Earnings: Will Inverse-Cramer Strike?
July 21, 2026 | beincrypto.com
Jim Cramer dumped tech stocks ahead of Intel, Tesla, and Alphabet earnings, reviving bets on the Inverse Cramer Effect.

White House Signs Off on CLARITY Act Ethics Deal, Reopening a Path to a Senate Vote Before Recess
July 21, 2026 | bravenewcoin.com
The breakthrough on the bill's most stubborn provision arrives with days to spare before the August break, and it removes the single obstacle that had stalled crypto's landmark…

Ethereum Could Lead the Next Bull Market: Is Hayes Preparing with More Buys?
July 21, 2026 | beincrypto.com
Arthur Hayes bought more ETH as analysts argue institutional demand could drive Ethereum's next bull run.

US military concludes 10th night of airstrikes on Iran amid rising tensions
July 21, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
US military completes 10th night of airstrikes on Iran.

Binance & OKX users face $1900 fines in Vietnam, Coinbase in China? Asia Express
July 21, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Retail users in Vietnam who trade on offshore crypto exchanges like Binance or OKX face heavy penalties.

Strategy Says Bitcoin Reserve Provides 31 Years of Dividend Coverage as Cash Buffer Reaches $3.2 Billion
July 21, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
Strategy says its bitcoin treasury provides 31 years of dividend coverage, while its U.S. dollar reserve provides 1.8 years of near-term coverage.

Anthropic settles $2B copyright lawsuit over AI training data
July 21, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
A federal judge approved a $1.5 billion settlement for Anthropic over copyright claims.

Kioxia Crashed 45% in a Month: Why Are Analysts Still This Bullish?
July 21, 2026 | beincrypto.com
Kioxia stock crashed 45% in a month, yet analysts still peg 118% upside.

Hormuz shipping declines amid renewed US-Iran military actions
July 21, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz declines amid US-Iran tensions.

Trump, Netanyahu consider ceasefire or military action in Hormuz crisis
July 21, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Trump and Netanyahu consider a 10-day ceasefire amid the Hormuz crisis.

London Stock Exchange to launch overnight trading venue in 2027 as crypto competition grows: FT
July 21, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
The London Stock Exchange plans to launch a separate overnight trading venue in the first half of 2027, extending market access.

Jito jumps 12% after JIP-38 buyback proposal – Can JTO reach $0.80?
July 21, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
JTO rallied after JIP-38 strengthened its value narrative as buyers and leveraged traders returned.

Jamie Dimon Won’t Buy S&P 500 or Bonds. Here Are the Warnings Investors Are Missing
July 21, 2026 | beincrypto.com
Jamie Dimon says he would not buy stocks or long bonds now. Here are the four warnings behind that call. The post Jamie Dimon Won’t Buy S&P 500 or Bonds.

Robert Kiyosaki Reveals What He Would Do With $10,000 If He Lost Everything
July 21, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
Robert Kiyosaki envisions losing all of his assets and starting over with only $10,000.

$500M USDC minted on Solana, boosting liquidity and institutional interest
July 21, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
$500 million USDC minted on Solana boosts liquidity.

Trump administration plans durable tariffs to replace temporary ones, targeting 60 economies over forced labor
July 21, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
The Trump administration plans permanent Section 301 tariffs on 60 economies over forced labor, replacing temporary measures after a…

US nearly out of precision missiles amid Iran conflict, ex-CIA analyst claims
July 21, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
US nearly out of precision missiles amid Iran conflict, raising concerns.

Sánchez outshines Ohtani in 2026 NL Cy Young race with historic scoreless streak
July 21, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Snchez outperforms Ohtani in the NL Cy Young race with a historic scoreless streak.

London Stock Exchange eyes overnight trading launch in 2027: FT
July 21, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
The move comes as traditional exchanges face growing competition from crypto markets and tokenized equity platforms that offer around-the-clock trading.

SEC sues Mining Automatic and CEO over $22 million crypto mining scheme
July 21, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
The U.S.

Critical Week: CLARITY Act Enters 18-Day Senate Window Before August Recess
July 21, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
The CLARITY Act remains without updated legislative text or a scheduled Senate floor vote, with 18 legislative days remaining before the August recess, intensifying pressure on…

VIRTUAL traders bet on sustained gains, but can demand break $0.65?
July 21, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
The Virtuals Protocol price and trading volume spike on Monday could be a sign of a bullish short-term price move.

Grayscale files with SEC for spot Worldcoin ETF
July 21, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Top Wall Street asset manager Grayscale has officially registered its intentions to launch a spot ETF for Worldcoin’s WLD token with the U.S.

Trump Vows Retaliation as 10th Night of US Strikes on Iran Rattles Wall Street
July 21, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
U.S.

IREN Lands $2.8B in AI Contracts as Demand Pushes Target Above $4B
July 21, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
IREN has raised its year-end AI Cloud annualized revenue target to more than $4 billion after signing new multi-year contracts with major AI developers.

Patrick Witt defers military training as CLARITY heads to Senate
July 21, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
The decision keeps the administration’s chief crypto policy negotiator in place during what could be a decisive few weeks for the CLARITY Act.

How to spot a crypto scam or a rug pull?
July 21, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
How rug pulls exploit trust and how on-chain data can reveal crypto scams early.

Choosing a Crypto Payment Gateway: A Business Decision Framework
July 20, 2026 | bravenewcoin.com
Picking a crypto payment gateway comes down to scoring each candidate on a consistent set of factors – the chains and stablecoins it accepts, whether it or you controls the keys,…

Prediction Markets Sound the Alarm: Odds of a Bab el-Mandeb Closure Surge Amid New Blockade Threats
July 20, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
Prediction markets are now positively evaluating the possibility of a naval blockade against Saudi Arabia, now that the Houthis have issued a statement declaring a maritime…

Crypto Derivatives Explained: CFDs, Options, Perpetuals, and Futures
July 20, 2026 | bravenewcoin.com
Traders who want exposure to cryptocurrency price movements without buying the underlying coin have more choices than ever.

Crypto Derivatives Explained: CFDs, Options, Perpetuals, and Futures
July 20, 2026 | bravenewcoin.com
Traders who want exposure to cryptocurrency price movements without buying the underlying coin have more choices than ever.

Chainlink CCIP Joins Central Bank Digital Asset Pilots
July 20, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
# Chainlink CCIP Joins Central Bank Digital Asset…

XRP Ledger Amendments Near Validator Vote Deadline
July 20, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
# XRP Ledger Amendments Near Validator Vote…

Solana Stablecoin Market Cap Hits $15B As Network Liquidity Deepens
July 20, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
# Solana Stablecoin Market Cap Hits $15B As Network Liquidity…

Anchorage Adds Native TRX Staking For Institutional Custody Clients
July 20, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
# Anchorage Adds Native TRX Staking For Institutional Custody…

Blackstone agrees to invest in South Korea’s actuator supplier Futronic
July 20, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
$1.3 trillion U.S. asset manager Blackstone has agreed to invest in South Korea’s supplier of high-precision actuators, Futronic.

Whales vs. Mid-Tier Holders: The Dramatic Shift in Bitcoin Ownership Splitting the Market
July 20, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
Cryptoquant analyst Amr Taha noticed a divergence between these two bitcoin ownership blocks that might be bullish into the future, signaling sustained demand from large holders.

Bitcoin price prediction 2030: Here’s what you should know about next bull run
July 20, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
A pullback toward $40k could be followed by a Bitcoin price expansion well beyond $150k by 2030, price action analysis showed.

XRP Open Interest Hits $2.6B As Derivatives Demand Climbs
July 20, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
# XRP Open Interest Hits $2.6B As Derivatives Demand…

Solana Alternative Stablecoin Supply Hits $4.81B As Liquidity Diversifies
July 20, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
# Solana Alternative Stablecoin Supply Hits $4.81B As Liquidity…

Democrats added certain consumer protection rules to CLARITY: Coinbase exec
July 20, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Coinbase vice chair Ryan VanGrack said that Democratic lawmakers had added provisions on customer protection to a digital asset market structure bill under consideration in the…

PancakeSwap Releases ERC-8183 AI Settlement Agent As DeFi Automation Gets More Serious
July 20, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
# PancakeSwap Releases ERC-8183 AI Settlement Agent As DeFi Automation Gets More…

Tether Gold recognized as Accepted Spot Commodity in Abu Dhabi financial center
July 20, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
The recognition allows regulated firms in Abu Dhabi Global Market to offer services involving Tether Gold as tokenized commodities gain broader adoption.

Bitcoin defies recent tech stocks sell-off. Are bulls eyeing $70K rally?
July 20, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Despite muted derivatives sentiment, Bitcoin’s decoupling and Strategy’s cash raise set the stage for a potential rally to $70,000.

Blackrock Pulls in $204M as Bitcoin ETFs Finish the Week Positive
July 20, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
Crypto ETF investors spent the week changing direction almost as quickly as the market itself.

Cardano Van Rossem Hard Fork Moves Mainnet To Protocol Version 11
July 20, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
# Cardano Van Rossem Hard Fork Moves Mainnet To Protocol Version…

Bank of Korea Scales Up CBDC Pilot With Half a Million Users
July 20, 2026 | decrypt.co
Phase 1 of Project Hangang opened 81,000 wallets with 42% of them using the CBDC.

Here’s what happened in crypto today
July 20, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Need to know what happened in crypto today?

FTX begins $900M payout as creditors in 45 countries could lose their claims within 6 months
July 20, 2026 | cryptoslate.com
Only creditors who cleared the June 16 requirements and can onboard with BitGo, Kraken or Payoneer are on the July 31 clock.

Decoding crypto slang: Examining origins and meaning of HODL, FOMO, FUD, and more
July 20, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Decoding crypto slangs: How HODL, FOMO, and FUD reveal market psychology.

If America Leads China by 23x in AI Spending, Why Fear Kimi K3?
July 20, 2026 | beincrypto.com
Washington weighs curbs on Kimi K3 and Chinese AI models despite a 23x US lead in private AI spending, Stanford data shows.

Grayscale Wants a Worldcoin ETF, but WLD Is Down 97% From Its Peak
July 20, 2026 | beincrypto.com
Grayscale filed with the SEC on July 20 for a spot Worldcoin (WLD) exchange-traded fund. The fund would trade on Nasdaq under the ticker GWLD.

Michael Saylor’s Bitcoin Treasury Company Strategy Goes Fourth Consecutive Week Without Buying Any BTC
July 20, 2026 | dailyhodl.com
The Bitcoin treasury firm Strategy (MSTR) has now gone four consecutive weeks without buying any BTC.

Spain–Argentina World Cup Final Drives Nearly $2B Across Prediction Markets
July 20, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
Prediction markets recorded nearly $2 billion in final-specific trading as Spain defeated Argentina to win the 2026 World Cup.

SEC sues Mining Automatic and founder over alleged $22M crypto mining scheme
July 20, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
The SEC alleges Mining Automatic and its founder raised $22 million from investors by promising guaranteed crypto mining returns while spending only a fraction of the funds on…

Trump’s crypto ethics stance leaves Clarity Act negotiations in limbo
July 20, 2026 | theblock.co
A meeting last week to discuss an ethics provision to address President Trump's vast crypto wealth has become something of a black box.

Kenya restores president's official website after 5 BTC hijack
July 20, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Kenya restored President William Ruto’s official website on Sunday, following an attack from unknown hackers who hacked and defaced its homepage, demanding a ransom of 5…

Russia's First Comprehensive Crypto Law Is Two Votes Away From Passing
July 20, 2026 | decrypt.co
The bill licenses exchanges, caps retail investors at about $3,800 a year, and creates a legal pathway for Russian companies to pay foreign partners in crypto—bypassing Western…

Exodus is set to layoff 25% of its workforce
July 20, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Crypto wallet company Exodus is laying off 25% its workforce as it looks to restructure its business towards stablecoin payments.

Musk’s SpaceX Targets Thursday Starship Flight as Stock Slips Well Below Its $135 IPO Price
July 20, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
Elon Musk’s SpaceX is targeting Thursday, July 23, for the 13th test flight of its Starship rocket after a dramatic last-second pad abort, as shares of the newly public…

Trump adjusts aluminum import rules with new Section 232 tariff changes
July 20, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Trump's new Section 232 tariff changes reduce aluminum duties to 15% and adjust country-specific rules, with potential macro implications…

Vietnam sets new crypto trading fines on par with drunk-driving penalties
July 20, 2026 | theblock.co
Domestic investors who trade crypto without going through a licensed service provider face fines of roughly $1,140 to $1,900.

Trump signs executive order tightening rules for defense contractors on foreign minerals
July 20, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Trump signs executive order restricting defense contractors from obtaining waivers for banned foreign minerals, tightening supply chain…

Iran reasserts control over Strait of Hormuz amid 2026 conflict escalation
July 20, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Iran reasserts control over the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing conflict.

EU pauses methane penalties amid energy crisis, US pressure
July 20, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
EU pauses methane penalties to secure energy supply amid crisis.

Nearly 100 US troops injured in Iranian attacks on Middle East bases this month
July 20, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Nearly 100 US troops were injured in Iranian attacks on Middle East bases.

Chelsea’s Nicolas Jackson fire sale mirrors crypto’s oldest problem: too many tokens, not enough demand
July 20, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Chelsea's willingness to sell striker Nicolas Jackson for 60M mirrors crypto's oversupply problem, offering lessons on asset accumulation…

US Navy deploys carrier strike groups in Middle East amid Iran tensions
July 20, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
US Navy deploys carrier strike groups in the Middle East amid Iran tensions.

Trump's AI safety head leaves role after three months
July 20, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Chris Fall has resigned as the director of the Center for AI Standards and Innovation after about three months in the job.

Moonshot’s Kimi K3 model aims to help China challenge US AI dominance
July 20, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Moonshot AI unveils Kimi K3, a 2.8 trillion parameter model challenging US AI leaders with aggressive pricing and open-source plans ahead of…

XRP price prediction: Will whale buying be enough to push it past $1.20?
July 20, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
As things stand, XRP needs an H4 session close above $1.29 to flip this timeframe's swing structure bullishly.

Exodus to cut 25% of staff in company reorganization
July 20, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
The wallet company said it expected the layoffs to generate between $10 million and $13 million in savings as part of its strategy to build a full-stack card issuance and…

Bitcoin Reclaims $65,000 as BTC ETF Inflows Return: Is the Worst Over?
July 20, 2026 | beincrypto.com
Bitcoin ETF inflows return for a second week as BTC reclaims $65,000, recovering just 3.3% of $8.2 billion in outflows.

Iran uses drones, decoys in Strait of Hormuz to challenge US operations
July 20, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Iran uses drones and decoys in the Strait of Hormuz against U.S. operations.

Argentina faces potential FIFA action after World Cup final incidents, and crypto betting markets are already pricing it in
July 20, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
FIFA investigates Argentina after World Cup final brawl and political banner incident.

DoubleLine bets on stable US interest rates under new Fed Chair Warsh in 2026
July 20, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
DoubleLine bets on stable US interest rates under new Fed Chair Warsh.

Morgan Stanley Turned AI Into Wall Street’s Hottest Bond Trade
July 20, 2026 | beincrypto.com
Morgan Stanley leads a $570 billion AI bond market boom as pension funds and insurers bankroll data centers in 2026.

Armstrong says his posts aren't endorsements. Traders ignore him anyway.
July 20, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong told his followers on X that his posts do not serve as an endorsement of any kind.