Japan’s FSA has asked crypto exchanges to impose withdrawal delays after fiat deposits or crypto purchases, part of a joint push with police to curb scam-related fund transfers.

Japan’s FSA has asked crypto exchanges to impose withdrawal delays after fiat deposits or crypto purchases, part of a joint push with police to curb scam-related fund transfers.

Borderless​​.​xyz and Mastercard launched a pilot to test Mastercard Crypto Credential for cross-border stablecoin payments.

Borderless​​.​xyz and Mastercard launched a pilot to test Mastercard Crypto Credential for cross-border stablecoin payments.

Samsung announced native stablecoin support for Samsung Wallet, showing USDC in a demo at Galaxy Unpacked 2026, with no confirmed launch date or issuer partner yet.

Samsung announced native stablecoin support for Samsung Wallet, showing USDC in a demo at Galaxy Unpacked 2026, with no confirmed launch date or issuer partner yet.

Former CFTC Chair Chris Giancarlo told The Wolf of All Streets that failure to pass the CLARITY Act would “separate the men from the boys,” as fearless builders keep going while others sit out.

Former CFTC Chair Chris Giancarlo told The Wolf of All Streets that failure to pass the CLARITY Act would “separate the men from the boys,” as fearless builders keep going while others sit out.

South Korean payment firm KSNET has signed an MOU with the Solana Foundation to pilot Solana Pay within its 330,000+ merchant network, which processes about $4B monthly.

South Korean payment firm KSNET has signed an MOU with the Solana Foundation to pilot Solana Pay within its 330,000+ merchant network, which processes about $4B monthly.

Meta and BlackRock will partner to build a $14B, 1-gigawatt AI data center in El Paso, Texas.

Meta and BlackRock will partner to build a $14B, 1-gigawatt AI data center in El Paso, Texas.

PayPal says it is expanding into stablecoins, agentic payments, and biometric ID tools, while reporting an $81M crypto-related earnings adjustment for Q2.

PayPal says it is expanding into stablecoins, agentic payments, and biometric ID tools, while reporting an $81M crypto-related earnings adjustment for Q2.

Robinhood is reportedly in talks with Crypto.​com to add its prediction market contracts to Robinhood’s app, per WSJ.

Robinhood is reportedly in talks with Crypto.​com to add its prediction market contracts to Robinhood’s app, per WSJ.

Mirae Asset reportedly plans to turn Korbit into Digital X, a hub for tokenized assets and stablecoins, following its acquisition of the South Korean exchange.

Mirae Asset reportedly plans to turn Korbit into Digital X, a hub for tokenized assets and stablecoins, following its acquisition of the South Korean exchange.

Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon says he’s “very supportive of moving the CLARITY Act forward” to establish crypto market structure and advance innovation.

Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon says he’s “very supportive of moving the CLARITY Act forward” to establish crypto market structure and advance innovation.

Polymarket plans to legally challenge France’s gaming authority after it blocked the site nationwide.

Polymarket plans to legally challenge France’s gaming authority after it blocked the site nationwide.

Cardano wallet SecondFi is shutting down after attackers exploited a flaw in its transaction-signing software to steal 16.1 million ADA, worth about $2.4M, from 374 wallets.

Cardano wallet SecondFi is shutting down after attackers exploited a flaw in its transaction-signing software to steal 16.1 million ADA, worth about $2.4M, from 374 wallets.

Galaxy has launched a Bitcoin Quantum Readiness Initiative, committing up to $5M in developer grants to build post-quantum cryptographic tools.

Galaxy has launched a Bitcoin Quantum Readiness Initiative, committing up to $5M in developer grants to build post-quantum cryptographic tools.

Senator Kevin Cramer says he doesn’t think the Senate will get to the CLARITY Act this week but that “we have to get this done” before the August recess.

Senator Kevin Cramer says he doesn’t think the Senate will get to the CLARITY Act this week but that “we have to get this done” before the August recess.

Hyperliquid plans to open HIP-4 outcome markets to permissionless deployment, with deployers required to stake 500,000 HYPE.

Hyperliquid plans to open HIP-4 outcome markets to permissionless deployment, with deployers required to stake 500,000 HYPE.

Sharplink CEO Joseph Chalom predicts most public companies will be tokenized over the next couple of years, saying “$160 trillion of public equities are waiting to be tokenized.”

Sharplink CEO Joseph Chalom predicts most public companies will be tokenized over the next couple of years, saying “$160 trillion of public equities are waiting to be tokenized.”

FTX plans to distribute roughly $900M to creditors in its fifth payout round, with eligible recipients set to receive funds within three business days starting July 31.

FTX plans to distribute roughly $900M to creditors in its fifth payout round, with eligible recipients set to receive funds within three business days starting July 31.

BlackRock CFO Martin Small says the firm wants investors to “never need to leave digital wallets” to access crypto, stablecoins, and long-term stocks and bonds.

BlackRock CFO Martin Small says the firm wants investors to “never need to leave digital wallets” to access crypto, stablecoins, and long-term stocks and bonds.

Tom Lee called the Robinhood Chain “one of the biggest crypto success stories in 2026” and said it demonstrates the “outstanding utility and product market fit for Ethereum.”

Tom Lee called the Robinhood Chain “one of the biggest crypto success stories in 2026” and said it demonstrates the “outstanding utility and product market fit for Ethereum.”

A new IMF paper warns dollar stablecoins could worsen currency crises, with economist Brandon Joel Tan arguing regulators may need limits on panic-driven transactions.

A new IMF paper warns dollar stablecoins could worsen currency crises, with economist Brandon Joel Tan arguing regulators may need limits on panic-driven transactions.

Coinbase vice chair Ryan VanGrack says the CLARITY Act is “on the one-yard line” and the momentum toward passage is “unmistakable.”

Coinbase vice chair Ryan VanGrack says the CLARITY Act is “on the one-yard line” and the momentum toward passage is “unmistakable.”

Shark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary says he now only holds Bitcoin, Ethereum, and stablecoins, since BTC and ETH capture 97% of crypto’s volatility.

Shark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary says he now only holds Bitcoin, Ethereum, and stablecoins, since BTC and ETH capture 97% of crypto’s volatility.

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Brian Armstrong says he’s looking into how Coinbase’s AI sent a false “breaking news” alert claiming Norway beat Brazil 3-2 before the World Cup match even started.

Brian Armstrong says he’s looking into how Coinbase’s AI sent a false “breaking news” alert claiming Norway beat Brazil 3-2 before the World Cup match even started.

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Brian Armstrong says one AI agent will orchestrate hundreds or thousands of other agents in the future, paying for goods and services autonomously.

Brian Armstrong says one AI agent will orchestrate hundreds or thousands of other agents in the future, paying for goods and services autonomously.

Senator Kirsten Gillibrand has proposed banning elected officials and their spouses from issuing or sponsoring memecoins.

Senator Kirsten Gillibrand has proposed banning elected officials and their spouses from issuing or sponsoring memecoins.

BTC & ETH ETFs Rebound After $3.11B in Outflows After 10 straight sessions of net outflows totaling $3.11B from Jun 17 to Jul 1, US spot crypto ETFs returned to positive territory yesterday.

US spot Bitcoin ETFs posted $4.5B in net outflows in June, their worst month since launching, with BlackRock’s IBIT accounting for $3.55B of the total.

US spot Bitcoin ETFs posted $4.5B in net outflows in June, their worst month since launching, with BlackRock’s IBIT accounting for $3.55B of the total.

Fidelity says crypto winter could end via five catalysts: the four-year halving cycle, Fed rate cuts, CLARITY Act passage, a breakout use case, or sustained institutional demand.

Samson Mow says Bitcoin’s bottom is in, arguing the four-year halving cycle has accelerated.

Samson Mow says Bitcoin’s bottom is in, arguing the four-year halving cycle has accelerated.

CZ says stablecoins can still grow “a couple of thousand times” from today’s market cap, calling the current size small in the grand scheme of things.

CZ says stablecoins can still grow “a couple of thousand times” from today’s market cap, calling the current size small in the grand scheme of things.

Stablecore, Circuit and Curql have launched a stablecoin pilot for US credit unions, giving institutions with $25B in combined assets access to test the technology.

Stablecore, Circuit and Curql have launched a stablecoin pilot for US credit unions, giving institutions with $25B in combined assets access to test the technology.

Former BIS chief Agustín Carstens, once one of crypto’s most prominent critics, says he has come to appreciate what stablecoins “can do to promote financial innovation, inclusion and to reduce costs.”

Former BIS chief Agustín Carstens, once one of crypto’s most prominent critics, says he has come to appreciate what stablecoins “can do to promote financial innovation, inclusion and to reduce costs.”

Zcash miner Fortitude Mining will go public via a merger with HeartSciences, with the combined company expected to trade on Nasdaq under the ticker TUDE.

Zcash miner Fortitude Mining will go public via a merger with HeartSciences, with the combined company expected to trade on Nasdaq under the ticker TUDE.

MoneyGram CEO Anthony Soohoo says institutions that rely on blockchain networks “should also contribute to their security, resilience, and long-term development.”

MoneyGram CEO Anthony Soohoo says institutions that rely on blockchain networks “should also contribute to their security, resilience, and long-term development.”

Bitmine acquired another 52,203 ETH last week, bringing its total holdings to 5.67 million ETH.

Bitmine acquired another 52,203 ETH last week, bringing its total holdings to 5.67 million ETH.

Strike CEO Jack Mallers says Bitcoin will reach $500K when central planners print money to bail out an inevitable coming liquidity crisis.

Strike CEO Jack Mallers says Bitcoin will reach $500K when central planners print money to bail out an inevitable coming liquidity crisis.

CZ says he believes more than ever that “crypto is not going away” and will only grow much bigger.

CZ says he believes more than ever that “crypto is not going away” and will only grow much bigger.

A new House bill would ban US lawmakers and their families from betting on prediction markets tied to government actions or political outcomes.

A new House bill would ban US lawmakers and their families from betting on prediction markets tied to government actions or political outcomes.

VanEck says Bitcoin miners face a $50B near-term funding gap as the sector pivots to AI infrastructure, with only 25% of leased capacity actually delivered so far.

VanEck says Bitcoin miners face a $50B near-term funding gap as the sector pivots to AI infrastructure, with only 25% of leased capacity actually delivered so far.

Dragonfly’s Rob Hadick says the USDT-USDC “duopoly” won’t survive, arguing stablecoins are only 5% developed and challengers will gain ground through payments, distribution, and compliance rails.

Dragonfly’s Rob Hadick says the USDT-USDC “duopoly” won’t survive, arguing stablecoins are only 5% developed and challengers will gain ground through payments, distribution, and compliance rails.

Strive bought 73 BTC for $4.7M, pushing its total treasury to 19,105 BTC.

Strive bought 73 BTC for $4.7M, pushing its total treasury to 19,105 BTC.

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse says the company expects to end 2026 with a $1B revenue run rate, not including the XRP on its balance sheet.

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse says the company expects to end 2026 with a $1B revenue run rate, not including the XRP on its balance sheet.

Charles Hoskinson says crypto markets aren’t reflecting a bear market but an “existential crisis,” with people asking if cryptocurrencies even matter anymore.

Charles Hoskinson says crypto markets aren’t reflecting a bear market but an “existential crisis,” with people asking if cryptocurrencies even matter anymore.

Visa says “AI is transforming the front end of commerce” while “stablecoins are reshaping the back end.”

Visa says “AI is transforming the front end of commerce” while “stablecoins are reshaping the back end.”

The US government’s first insider trading case involving a prediction market heads to trial in December, with a soldier accused of profiting from classified intel on Polymarket.

The US government’s first insider trading case involving a prediction market heads to trial in December, with a soldier accused of profiting from classified intel on Polymarket.

Bernstein has kept its $150,000 year-end Bitcoin target, saying the selloff reflects weak sentiment rather than a structural breakdown.

Bernstein has kept its $150,000 year-end Bitcoin target, saying the selloff reflects weak sentiment rather than a structural breakdown.

Glassnode co-founder Rafael Schultze-Kraft puts Bitcoin’s high-probability bottom range at $46,000–$54,000, with BTC below the median holder’s breakeven for the first time since Dec. 2022.

Glassnode co-founder Rafael Schultze-Kraft puts Bitcoin’s high-probability bottom range at $46,000–$54,000, with BTC below the median holder’s breakeven for the first time since Dec. 2022.

SEC Director Jamie Selway says the agency is building a framework for tokenized securities under “innovation without arbitrage

SEC Director Jamie Selway says the agency is building a framework for tokenized securities under “innovation without arbitrage