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ZeroHedgebusiness3 hrs ago
Japan Parliament Reclassifies Cryptocurrency as Financial Asset and Raises Penalties for Unregistered Operators
Japan's parliament approved an amendment on July 15, 2026, shifting cryptocurrency from the Payment Services Act to the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act. The change, set to take effect by fiscal 2027, also lowers the top tax rate on crypto gains to 20 percent starting in 20…
CoinDeskfinance6 hrs ago
U.S. Senate Passes Nonbinding Resolution Opposing Clemency for FTX Founder
The Senate approved a nonbinding resolution on July 15 declaring that Sam Bankman-Fried should receive no presidential pardon or commutation. The measure passed by unanimous consent after introduction in June by Senators Cynthia Lummis and Ruben Gallego.
pravdareport.comfinance15 hrs ago
President Trump’s 2025 disclosure reports $1.4 billion in cryptocurrency holdings
The filing lists 21,000 securities trades and revenue from resorts and golf clubs. Bloomberg reporters discussed the numbers on the Big Take podcast.
cnbc.comfinance16 hrs ago
BlackRock CEO says Bitcoin shows more stability, remains bullish for next year
BlackRock's chief executive told CNBC he no longer sees excessive leverage in bitcoin and crypto markets. He described current price levels as more stable and said he is very bullish on the market over the next 12 months.
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investopedia.combusiness17 hrs ago
Lyn Alden raises $40 million to launch permanent capital holding company backed by bitcoin treasury
@BitcoinMagazine reported that Lyn Alden secured $40 million to start ORANGE JUICE, a permanent capital holding company. The firm will hold cash-flowing businesses supported by bitcoin reserves. Alden described the model in a direct statement.
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usatoday.combusiness20 hrs ago
Miami Startup Cyclops Raises $20 Million Series A for Stablecoin Payments
Cyclops announced a $20 million Series A round led by Nava Ventures on Wednesday to provide stablecoin infrastructure to payments companies. The Miami-based firm previously raised an $8 million seed round in March.
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CoinDeskbusiness21 hrs ago
Ostium Drains $18 Million After Attacker Submits Future-Dated Oracle Data via Privileged Keeper Role
A hacker submitted falsified future-dated oracle data through Ostium's PriceUpKeep component, draining $18 million from its liquidity vault. The July 15, 2026 exploit targeted the decentralized perpetuals exchange focused on real-world assets.
abcnews.go.combusiness22 hrs ago
Bipartisan Negotiators Work to Close Ethics Gap on Crypto Bill Before Senate Deadline
President Donald Trump is expected to discuss the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act's restrictions on officials' crypto holdings. Negotiators have not reached a compromise on the provision.
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CoinDeskfinance1 day ago
Bitcoin Holds Near Three-Week High After Softer U.S. Inflation Data and Iran Tensions
Bitcoin traded at $65,260.10 on July 15 after reaching a three-week high of $65,200. Ether touched $1,895, its highest level since June 3. Rising U.S.-Iran tensions over the Strait of Hormuz offset earlier gains tied to softer U.S. inflation data.
benzinga.comfinance1 day ago
Bitcoin ETFs See $181 Million Inflows After $425 Million Outflows
U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs recorded net inflows of about $181 million on Tuesday, reversing the prior day's outflows of roughly $425 million. Ether ETFs added $58 million, with prices for both rising and total assets under management increasing.
business1 day ago
UK Tax Authority Defers Crypto Capital Gains Tax on Certain Loans and Liquidity Pool Swaps
HM Revenue & Customs will treat certain cryptoasset lending and liquidity pool disposals as no gain no loss. The rule defers tax until an economic disposal occurs and takes effect in April 2027.
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CoinDeskbusiness1 day ago
Linux Foundation Forms x402 Foundation with 40 Members as Transaction Volume Declines
The Linux Foundation launched the x402 Foundation on July 14, 2026, to govern the protocol contributed by Coinbase. Forty companies now oversee the standard, including Visa, Mastercard and Ripple. The system processed 75 million transactions worth $24 million in the prior 30 days…
CoinDeskfinance1 day ago
Bitcoin Rises 3.6 Percent to Near $64,800 as June Inflation Eases but Core Rate Stays Above Fed Target
Bitcoin climbed to near $64,800 on July 15 after U.S. inflation readings cooled more than expected. The data cut market odds of a Federal Reserve rate hike this month from 43 percent to 13 percent.
forbes.combusiness1 day agoUpdated
Circle Launches OpenUSD; Mizuho Cuts Price Target to $50, Shares Dip 0.6%
Mizuho Financial Group downgraded Circle to underperform from neutral and lowered its price target to $50 from $85. The bank cited OpenUSD's pass-through model as a threat to Circle's margins on USDC reserves.
cnbc.comfinance1 day ago
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh Tells Congress U.S. Should Not Bail Out Crypto
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh said the United States should not bail out any sector, including crypto, during his semiannual monetary policy report to Congress. He also stated that the Treasury can use the Exchange Stabilization Fund for swap lines unrelated to the Federal Reserve's mone…
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cointelegraph.comfinance2 days ago
U.S. government moves $288 million in seized bitcoin and ether to Coinbase Prime
Wallets linked to prior seizures transferred roughly $288 million in bitcoin and ether to Coinbase Prime on Monday. The transfers occurred despite a March 2025 executive order directing seized bitcoin into a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and barring its sale.
decrypt.cofinance2 days ago
Brazil Public Company OranjeBTC Adds 8 Bitcoin to Holdings
OranjeBTC purchased 8 BTC in the past week, increasing its total holdings to 3,912 BTC. The company maintains the largest reported Bitcoin treasury among Latin American public firms.
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coindesk.combusiness2 days ago
Strategy Sells 3,588 Bitcoin, Raising Dollar Reserve to $3 Billion While Holdings Fall to 843,775 BTC
Strategy has not bought bitcoin since June 22 and sold 3,588 BTC in two transactions to build a $3 billion U.S. dollar reserve. The reserve covers 20.4 months of preferred-stock dividends and debt interest totaling $1.76 billion annually.
usatoday.comfinance2 days ago
Senate leaders advance cryptocurrency bill without ethics restrictions
A cryptocurrency regulation bill is scheduled for a Senate floor vote in the coming weeks after nearly a year of negotiations. The measure lacks provisions restricting elected officials' involvement in the crypto industry.
gizmodo.combusiness2 days ago
Strategy Sells 4.8 Million Shares for $466.7 Million While Holding Bitcoin Holdings Steady
Strategy raised cash through share sales while leaving its Bitcoin holdings unchanged. The company increased its dollar reserves to $3 billion and faces upcoming earnings and dividend payments.
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coindesk.combusiness2 days ago
Bitmine Immersion Technologies Reports $11.3 Billion in Holdings
Bitmine owns 5,770,038 ETH representing 4.8 percent of total supply along with 206 BTC and other assets. The company staked 4,917,189 ETH valued at $9.0 billion.
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ambcrypto.combusiness3 days ago
SBI Holdings Moves Blockchain Initiative from Corda to Solana for Tokenization
SBI Holdings is redirecting its blockchain efforts to the Solana network through SBI Solana Global. The venture now includes the Solana Foundation and targets stablecoin issuance plus tokenized real-world assets.
CoinDeskbusiness3 days ago
Robinhood Chain trading volume rises from $200,000 to over $500 million in nine days, led by memecoins
Robinhood launched its Ethereum layer-2 blockchain in early July 2026. Memecoins quickly became the most traded assets on the network, with one token reaching a $150 million market capitalization.
riotimesonline.comfinance3 days ago
Bitcoin Holds in $59,000–$66,000 Range After Brief Drop to $62,800
Bitcoin declined 1.4 percent to around $62,800 on Monday in a modest leverage flush within its recent range. SK Hynix shares also fell in Seoul after the chipmaker's U.S. trading debut.
abcnews.go.combusiness4 days ago
Trump Rings NYSE and Nasdaq Bells Remotely to Launch Newborn Savings Accounts
President Trump remotely opened trading at the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq on Monday to promote new federal accounts that will give each newborn $1,000 in savings funded by public money and private donations. The same week he unveiled a meme coin tied to his image.
coindesk.comfinance4 days ago
Bitcoin Proposal to Temporarily Limit Data Storage Nears August Deadline With No Miner Support
BIP-110 would temporarily cap non-financial data on the Bitcoin blockchain for one year through tighter OP_RETURN limits and other restrictions. Miner signaling stands at zero and node adoption remains in the low single digits. Michael Saylor and Adam Back have publicly opposed t…
abcnews.go.combusiness4 days ago
Senate Advances Negotiations on Clarity Act for Crypto Regulation
Senators are working to resolve disputes over the Clarity Act before the August recess. The bill would establish a regulatory framework for digital assets beyond stablecoins.
jta.orgfinance4 days ago
New York Woman Charged With Sending Over $30,000 in Crypto to Palestine Islamic Jihad
Catherine Beth Washburn, 37, faces charges for making dozens of cryptocurrency transfers totaling more than $30,000 to Palestine Islamic Jihad. Prosecutors cited her messages celebrating the October 7 attacks and expressing support for the group. She could receive up to 20 years…
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investing.combusiness4 days ago
Bonzo Lend reports $9.05 million loss after oracle exploit on Hedera
A verification flaw in a Supra oracle contract allowed an attacker to borrow assets far exceeding collateral on the Bonzo Lend protocol. Hedera total value locked fell nearly 40 percent afterward.
decrypt.cobusiness5 days ago
Empery Digital Sells 1,400 Bitcoin for $87 Million, Uses Proceeds for AI Data-Center Stake and Debt Repayment
Empery Digital sold 1,400 bitcoin since May 7 at $62,200 each. The company will use proceeds for a Midwest AI data center stake and debt repayment while holding 1,514 bitcoin.
theconversation.comfinance5 days ago
Thief swaps 181000 stolen SOL for 7918 ETH worth 142 million dollars
@lookonchain reported that an early Solana investor lost 181000 SOL valued at 142 million dollars. The thief sold the tokens, bridged the proceeds to Ethereum, and swapped them for 7918 ETH also valued at 142 million dollars. On-chain analysis traced the full sequence.
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americanbanker.combusiness5 days ago
Kraken Rebuilds App to Let Users Approve AI-Generated Crypto Trades
Kraken is rebuilding its app with agentic trading at its core. The crypto exchange said AI agents will monitor markets and execute trades after user confirmation.
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investopedia.comfinance5 days ago
Bitcoin ETFs post one-day outflow of 1,791 BTC but seven-day inflow of 5,098 BTC
Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs posted daily net outflows July 10 while maintaining positive seven-day inflows. @lookonchain reported the figures for both assets.
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winnipegfreepress.comsports6 days ago
Crypto casino reimburses 21-year-old after England World Cup win
A 21-year-old spent roughly $13,300 of his savings to take his 80-year-old grandfather to three England matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. After England defeated the Democratic Republic of the Congo 2-1, an online crypto casino covered the full cost.
bleedingcool.combusiness6 days ago
Circle Receives OCC Approval for National Digital-Currency Trust Bank Charter
Circle has received approval to establish a national digital-currency trust bank. The charter supports its stablecoin business and adds institutional custody services under a single federal trust charter. It also places USDC infrastructure under direct federal oversight for the f…
coindesk.combusiness6 days ago
Strategy Sells 3,588 Bitcoin Worth Over $200 Million
The company formerly known as MicroStrategy disclosed the sale in a recent SEC filing. It holds roughly 800,000 Bitcoin after years of accumulation.
cointelegraph.combusiness6 days ago
Polymarket Affiliate Seeks License for Margin Trading to U.S. Users
Polymarket's U.S. affiliate applied for a futures commission merchant license to enable margin trading. The move follows Kalshi's clearance in March and comes as prediction market volumes grow rapidly.
CoinDeskfinance6 days ago
Bitcoin trades in $60,000-$70,000 range for 307 days
Bitcoin has remained between $60,000 and $70,000 for 307 consecutive days. The period ranks as the third-longest consolidation within any $10,000 price band in the asset's history.
finance6 days ago
Coinbase Chief Legal Officer Steps Down After Six Years
The exchange's top legal executive is leaving after leading the company through its SEC lawsuit victory and IPO. The departure follows six years in the role.
coindesk.combusiness5 days agoUpdated
Metaplanet Explores Bitcoin-Backed Credit Products but Has Made No Decisions on Terms
The Tokyo-based firm is examining tokenized credit instruments collateralized by its 43,000 BTC holdings. Partners include JPYC and Progmat, with Siiibo Securities set to join after its July 13 rename.
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abcnews.go.comfinance6 days ago
Senate Democrats Rebuke Trump for $1.3 Billion in Cryptocurrency Earnings
Top Democrats on five Senate committees issued a statement criticizing President Donald Trump over his cryptocurrency profits. The statement was shared first with Semafor as lawmakers prepare to advance a digital assets bill. Multiple issues in the legislation remain unresolved.
automotiveworld.comfinance6 days ago
EU crypto rules take effect as fewer than one in five firms secure licenses
New European Union crypto regulations began on 1 July. Fewer than one in five of the region's 1,200 registered crypto companies obtained required licenses. Officials said the rules aim to curb scams and protect investors.
CoinDeskfinance6 days ago
XRP Gains 1.8% to $1.1026 After Breaking Above $1.10
XRP advanced from $1.0827 to $1.1026 in the 24 hours to July 10. The token broke above $1.10 on elevated volume and held near session highs.
sbs.com.aufinance6 days ago
Australian payments firm named in UK donation probe
Oneify, an Australian company, was identified as the platform used to transfer £1 million to a Reform UK fundraising vehicle ahead of the 2024 general election. Police have opened a criminal investigation into at least £500,000 of related donations.
ndtv.comfinance6 days ago
Nigerian Court Adjourned Tax Evasion Case Against Binance Until September
A federal high court in Abuja postponed the tax evasion trial against Binance Holdings Ltd. The adjournment followed statements that the parties were discussing an out-of-court settlement.
motherjones.combusiness6 days ago
Energy Substantiation to Debut WTIC Oil Token on LMAX Exchange
The crypto startup plans to launch a token backed by physical West Texas Intermediate crude with added liquidity on LMAX. Fortune reported the project involves a dozen commodities firms and aims for lighter regulation as a spot commodity. Plans include later tokens for Brent crud…
coindesk.combusiness7 days ago
More than $7.2 billion in assets have moved from LayerZero to Chainlink CCIP since May 2026
Mantle will shift its $2.5 billion Super Portal to Chainlink's CCT standard from July 9 to July 15. The move follows earlier migrations by Kelp, Lombard and others totaling over $7.2 billion since May. The shift began after a $292 million exploit at Kelp earlier in 2026.
forbes.comfinance7 days ago
U.S. Spot Bitcoin ETFs See $84 Million Outflow After Three-Day $509 Million Inflow Streak
U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs posted a net outflow of $84 million on Wednesday, ending a three-day inflow streak of roughly $509 million. The move coincided with the U.S. 10-year Treasury yield reaching a seven-week high of 4.60%.
finance7 days ago
Polymarket Launches U.S. Marketing Campaign After Four-Year Ban
The prediction market platform has begun a social media and partnership campaign to rebuild its presence in the United States. The effort follows a four-year prohibition and a December launch of a CFTC-supervised mobile app.
winnipegfreepress.comai7 days ago
Paradigm Raises $1.2 Billion Fund for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics
The venture firm announced its third fund on July 8, 2026, and has already invested in drone delivery company Zipline and space defense startup True Anomaly. Leadership said the vehicle broadens strategy beyond crypto without ending those investments.
newslaundry.comfinance8 days ago
Trader Turns $86 Into $1.6 Million Profit on CASHCAT Token
A cryptocurrency trader identified as 0xeee2 bought 17.5 million CASHCAT tokens for $86. Partial sales and remaining holdings produced a total profit of $1.6 million.
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forbes.combusiness8 days ago
Reserve Bank of India Maintains Call to Bar Banks From Crypto After Earlier Ban Was Overturned
The central bank maintains its stance favoring a ban on cryptocurrency holdings and trading by banks. Tax authorities highlight underreporting and tracking difficulties with offshore platforms. Policymakers cite risks of capital outflows amid India's energy import dependence.
forbes.comfinance8 days ago
Securitize Shares Fall 40% Since SPAC Merger but Recover Some Losses
The BlackRock-backed tokenization firm completed its merger with Cantor Equity Partner II last week. Its stock fell as much as 25% on Tuesday amid broader weakness in recent crypto-related listings.
coindesk.combusiness8 days ago
Former Tether executive seeks buyer for part of stake after leadership change
Richard Heathcote is working with PJT Partners to sell a portion of his holding in the San Salvador-based issuer of USDT. The effort follows his March 2026 transition from chief investment officer to a non-executive advisory role.
en.antaranews.comfinance8 days ago
SBI VC Trade Reports 2 Million Accounts After April Merger with BitPoint Japan
The Japanese crypto exchange reported 2 million registered accounts across VCTRADE and BITPOINT as of July 7, 2026. The total roughly doubled from 2025 levels following its merger with BitPoint Japan.
finance9 days ago
Japanese Crypto Exchange Reaches Two Million Accounts
A Japanese cryptocurrency platform reported crossing two million registered accounts. Several Japanese companies have started offering Bitcoin and XRP in shareholder loyalty programs as the yen weakens.
CoinDeskbusiness9 days ago
Coinbase Secures U.K. Approval to Offer Equities and Derivatives
Nasdaq-listed Coinbase received regulatory authorization to provide equities and derivatives trading to U.K. customers alongside its crypto services. The license expands access for institutional traders to perpetual futures and for retail users to equities.
forbes.comfinance9 days ago
Revolut to delist USDT for EEA users by August 31
Revolut announced it will remove USDT trading for users in the European Economic Area by August 31. The move follows similar actions by other platforms to meet MiCA requirements.
CoinDeskfinance9 days ago
Spot Bitcoin ETFs Post Largest Daily Inflow in Over a Month
U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs recorded $265.69 million in net inflows on Monday, the largest single-day total in more than a month. Ether ETFs added $20.66 million the same day. Weekly net flows remained negative for both products.
finance9 days ago
BONK DAO Treasury Sends $20 Million to Attacker After Governance Proposal Passes
An attacker spent roughly $4.4 million to buy just over 1% of BONK supply and passed a proposal that transferred about $20 million from the treasury on July 6. BONK DAO confirmed the drain and is working with exchanges and the Solana Foundation.