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Bitcoin nears seven-week high as stocks ignore Iran strikes, Trump 10% tariff plans
Bitcoin and crypto joined US stocks in brushing off US-Iran war escalation and the threat of fresh trade tariffs before the end of the month.
Augustus raises $180 million to build a clearing bank for the AI and stablecoin era
The firm, freshly valued at $1 billion, aims to replace legacy correspondent banking with always-on infrastructure that connects traditional payment systems and stablecoins.
MoneyGram's CEO says blockchain works best when customers don't know it's there
In an interview with CoinDesk, MoneyGram CEO Anthony Soohoo said that their blockchain strategy has evolved from early experimentation into a broader effort to modernize the company's global payments infrastructure.
Robinhood-backed DEX Arcus expands with tokenized assets, perps
Arcus, built by the dYdX team, adds tokenized stocks and perpetual futures on Robinhood Chain as platforms compete to bring traditional assets onchain.
Morpho launches fixed-rate lending protocol on Base
Morpho Midnight introduces fixed rates and defined maturities alongside Morpho Blue’s variable-rate lending markets.
Jack Mallers steps down as XXI Capital CEO as Tether's plans to merge three bitcoin firms falls
The proposed three-way merger between Twenty One Capital, Mallers' Strike, and Elektron Energy has been abandoned.
Galaxy Commits Up to $5 Million to Prepare Bitcoin for Quantum Threat
The crypto firm's initiative arrives as researchers, exchanges, and the U.S. government warn that "Q-Day" may land as soon as 2030.
More MiCA-licensed crypto firms could exit EU market: Gate Europe CEO
Gate Europe’s Giovanni Cunti says some MiCA-licensed crypto firms may struggle to sustain compliance costs as Europe enters its new regulatory era.
More MiCA-licensed crypto firms may exit EU market: Gate Europe CEO
Gate Europe’s Giovanni Cunti says some MiCA-licensed crypto firms may struggle to sustain compliance costs as Europe enters its new regulatory era.
Morning Minute: The Clarity Act Has New Life
Odds of the Clarity Act passing in 2026 jumped to 42% after a surprising new development from the White House.
Russian parliament passes law regulating crypto market
The State Duma legislation creates a regulated framework for crypto market participants and now moves to President Vladimir Putin for his signature before becoming law.
Pakistan Launches Crypto Investigation Unit to Fight Money Laundering
Islamabad is building the enforcement side of its crypto push, standing up a unit to police money laundering even as it licenses exchanges.
Bitcoin rally has broad-based support as institutions, whales, options traders pile in
Your day-ahead look for July 21, 2026
Clarity odds jump to 43% on Polymarket after unverified reports Trump agreed to ethics deal
Bettors moved the crypto market structure bill to a 43% chance of passing this year, up from a record low last week, though the reports remain unconfirmed and no bill text has appeared.
Crypto markets rally on Clarity progress report, Asian chip-stock rebound
Speculation that President Donald Trump agreed to a crucial ethics provision for the crypto market structure bill underpinned the gains.
Bitcoin price gains to $66.3K as range breakout attempt sparks 1-month high
Bitcoin beat out local resistance to pass $66,000 amid predictions of as much as 6% BTC price upside if momentum continued.
Bitcoin price gains to $66.3K as range breakout attempt sparks one-month high
Bitcoin beat out local resistance to pass $66,000 amid predictions of as much as 6% BTC price upside if momentum continued.
Worldcoin’s WLD Jumps 8% on Grayscale ETF Filing
The asset manager's S-1 for a spot WLD fund would be the first U.S. ETF tied to Sam Altman's biometric crypto project.
UK Lawmakers Launch Inquiry Into Crypto Banking Access
A cross-party group is examining why UK banks block accounts and payments for crypto firms—and whether it's holding the sector back.
UK parliamentary group probes banking barriers for crypto firms
A UK parliamentary group launched an inquiry into banking restrictions on crypto firms and consumers, including their impact on investment and competition.
XRP jumps 4% as traders watch 'triangle breakout' toward $1.35
XRP pushed higher over 24 hours and tested short-term resistance, but the larger chart still needs a clean break above the $1.24-$1.28 supply zone to confirm a stronger reversal.
Live markets: Bitcoin ETFs post a fifth straight day of inflows in a first since April
The run has pulled in roughly $727 million, the most sustained stretch of buying since the record outflows of June.
Live markets: Bitcoin rises to five-week high above $66,400 on rising hope for Clarity Act
Bitcoin ETFs have pulled in roughly $727 million over the past week, the most sustained stretch of buying since the record outflows of June.
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