Author: Chris Smith
GOP Senators Propose Crypto Market Framework, Eye House Alignment
Reading Time: < 1 minuteRepublican leaders on the Senate Banking Committee have circulated a draft bill to establish a regulatory framework for digital assets, potentially merging efforts with the House’s recently passed CLARITY Act.
SEC Greenlights—Then Hits Pause—on Bitwise ETF Conversion
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn a rare move, the SEC approved Bitwise’s request to convert its crypto index fund into an ETF, only to suspend the decision shortly after, signaling internal debate.
MicroStrategy Doubles Down on Bitcoin Bet with $740M Purchase
Reading Time: < 1 minuteMicroStrategy reinforced its Bitcoin dominance last week, adding 6,220 BTC ($739.8M) to its treasury during BTC’s volatile climb past $122K.
BitGo Files for US IPO in Push Toward Mainstream Finance
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBitGo, a major digital asset custodian, has filed for an initial public offering (IPO) in the US.
Block Inc. Secures S&P 500 Listing in Major Fintech Validation
Reading Time: < 1 minuteJack Dorsey’s Block Inc. will join the S&P 500 index effective Wednesday, July 23, marking a significant milestone for the Bitcoin-focused financial technology company.
UK Home Office Plans $7B Bitcoin Sale from Seized Assets
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe UK Home Office is preparing to sell a massive stockpile of seized Bitcoin worth at least $7 billion.
BlackRock Eyes ETH Staking as Ethereum ETFs See Record Inflows
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBlackRock is pushing to add staking capabilities to its iShares Ethereum Trust (ETHA), per a new SEC filing submitted by Nasdaq.
House Advances Landmark Crypto Legislation in Pre-Recess Push
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe US House of Representatives passed three significant crypto bills on Thursday, overcoming earlier Republican resistance tied to CBDC concerns.
UK Eyes Crypto Donation Ban Amid Fears of Foreign Interference
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe UK government is considering a ban on cryptocurrency donations in political campaigns, warning that their anonymity could enable foreign meddling and illicit funding.
House Revives Crypto Legislation, Setting Up Crucial Thursday Vote
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAfter a dramatic reversal, the US House has resurrected three key cryptocurrency bills, positioning them for a potential floor vote Thursday.
DOJ, CFTC Drop Probes into Polymarket After Compliance Review
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS regulators have concluded their investigations into prediction market Polymarket without further action, sources told Bloomberg.
ProShares’ 2X Leveraged XRP ETF Clears NYSE Arca Listing Approval
Reading Time: < 1 minuteNYSE Arca has officially certified the ProShares Ultra XRP ETF (UXRP) for listing, as disclosed in a recent SEC filing.
Grayscale Eyes Public Markets with SEC IPO Filing
Reading Time: < 1 minuteGrayscale Investments has taken a key step toward going public, confidentially filing IPO paperwork with the SEC, the firm disclosed Monday.
Hungary Cracks Down on Crypto with Harsh Penalties for Unlicensed Activity
Reading Time: < 1 minuteHungary has introduced sweeping restrictions on cryptocurrency trading, including severe penalties for those using unlicensed exchanges or conducting unauthorized large transactions.
Fed, FDIC, and OCC Outline Crypto Custody Rules for Banks in New Guidance
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS banking regulators have clarified how traditional financial institutions can hold cryptocurrency on behalf of customers, stressing that existing safeguards apply.
Metaplanet Doubles Down on Bitcoin Bet with $94M Buy, Eyes 210K BTC by 2027
Reading Time: < 1 minuteMetaplanet, the Tokyo-listed firm that transitioned from hospitality to a Bitcoin treasury play, has made another major move—acquiring 797 BTC for $93.6 million in its latest accumulation push.
BOE’s Bailey Takes Aim at Stablecoins, Calls Them a Threat to Financial Stability
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAndrew Bailey, Governor of the Bank of England, has raised strong objections against private stablecoins, labeling them a potential danger to the banking sector and sovereign monetary control.
Florida Cracks Down on Robinhood’s Crypto Pricing Claims
Reading Time: < 1 minuteFlorida authorities are taking Robinhood Crypto to task over what they allege are misleading claims about trading costs.
Bitcoin Breaks $117K as Institutional Demand Fuels Rally
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBitcoin reached a historic peak above $117,000 early Friday, extending its rally amid strong institutional inflows and favorable market conditions.
What is Blockchain?
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn short, blockchain is the network where most cryptocurrencies exist.
New Zealand Bans Crypto ATMs in Crackdown on Money Laundering
Reading Time: < 1 minuteNew Zealand will ban cryptocurrency ATMs as part of a broader push to strengthen anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CFT) measures.
South Korea Aims to Reverse 2018 Crypto Exclusion from Startup Benefits
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSouth Korea is reconsidering its 2018 classification of crypto firms by proposing to let virtual asset trading and brokerage providers register as official “venture companies”—a designation that grants tax breaks and government support.
Truth Social Aims for Crypto ETF Dominance with ‘Blue Chip’ Fund
Reading Time: < 1 minuteTrump Media’s Truth Social is diving deeper into crypto with its newly filed “Crypto Blue Chip ETF,” designed to give investors exposure to top digital assets like Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, Cronos, and XRP.
Dubai Approves First Tokenized Money Market Fund in Major RWA Move
Reading Time: < 1 minuteDubai has taken a leap into real-world asset (RWA) tokenization with the DFSA’s approval of the QCD Money Market Fund (QCDT), a collaboration between QNB and DMZ Finance.
Trump Media’s Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF Moves Forward as SEC Begins Review
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe SEC has taken the first step toward approving a new Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF from Trump Media, filing paperwork that could bring another major crypto investment vehicle to market.
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