July 22, 2026 @ 2:07 pm By JD Alois  |  

The updated language of the CLARITY Act is circulating now on social media. The bill now incorporates ethics provisions that bar certain government officials from various digital asset activities, including the issuance or promotion of digital assets. Pre-existing interests may be placed in a blind… Read More

July 22, 2026 @ 11:45 am By JD Alois  |  

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Crypto Task Force lead, Commissioner Hester Peirce, has issued a statement on “crypto vaults and lending strategies.” In brief, the Commissioner addresses the varying and changing strategies crypto holders utilize to generate yield. Expanding on a prior statement that… Read More

July 22, 2026 @ 11:10 am By JD Alois  |  

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) entered a dark period during the tenure of former Chairman Gary Gensler. Ambitious and smart, Gensler sought to appease his political allies to earn a higher position in the Biden/Harris administration by pursuing radical policy goals, ignoring the SEC’s… Read More

July 22, 2026 @ 9:37 am By JD Alois  |  

The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has shared that it will work with top-tier AI firm Anthropic on its “Supercharged Sandbox,” an environment where firms can test AI products and models geared towards financial services. The FCA stated that all accepted entities will gain access… Read More

July 22, 2026 @ 9:13 am By JD Alois  |  

The UK government is in the midst of a significant change following the exit of Keir Starmer and the selection of Andy Burnham as the new Prime Minister. While industry and financial services remain optimistic about the new government, clarity on policy will emerge over… Read More

July 22, 2026 @ 8:22 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The cryptocurrency industry entered the second half of 2026 on a cautious note, according to CoinGecko’s quarterly analysis. Total crypto market capitalization fell 12.6% during April–June, dropping by roughly $305 billion to end the period at $2.1 trillion — its lowest level since September 2024…. Read More

July 22, 2026 @ 8:21 am By Omar Faridi  |  

CoinShares (NASDAQ: CSHR) has indicated that stablecoins have evolved far beyond their original role as tools for crypto trading. They are increasingly forming the backbone of broader financial systems, blending traditional stability with yield opportunities. A recent CoinShares interview with Guy Young, founder of Ethena… Read More

July 22, 2026 @ 8:17 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Zilch, a player in flexible payments, has announced a strategic collaboration with Rezolve AI, a provider of AI-driven commerce and customer engagement solutions. The alliance integrates Rezolve AI’s Reward platform into Zilch’s ecosystem, significantly broadening access to UK retailers through the company’s Intelligent Commerce offering…. Read More

July 22, 2026 @ 4:12 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital Asset Holdings LLC has attracted significant new investment, valuing the company at approximately $2 billion. The enterprise-focused blockchain developer, known for powering infrastructure used by major banks and financial institutions, is in the process of closing a substantial funding round led by various venture… Read More

July 22, 2026 @ 2:49 am By Omar Faridi  |  

NVIDIA’s (NASDAQ:NVDA) venture capital division has secured a stake in Revolut, the London-based digital bank that continues to disrupt traditional finance. This move, part of a broader secondary share sale, has propelled Revolut’s valuation to $75 billion, up from $45 billion just over a year… Read More

July 22, 2026 @ 1:48 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Financial innovation is accelerating the treatment of AI computing power as a standardized, tradable commodity. Platforms inspired by cryptocurrency market structures have introduced perpetual-style derivatives for GPU rental prices and memory costs, offering institutions immediate risk-management options before major regulated exchanges fully activate their own… Read More

July 22, 2026 @ 12:31 am By Omar Faridi  |  

MSCI Inc. (NYSE: MSCI) and UBS Group AG (NYSE:UBS) have unveiled a strategic collaboration focused on improving openness and reliability in the private markets sector. Announced on July 9, 2026, the partnership leverages the strengths of both organizations to tackle persistent issues like scattered information… Read More

July 22, 2026 @ 12:25 am By Omar Faridi  |  

South Korea’s Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) has formally launched the sanction process against Dunamu, the operator of Upbit, the nation’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume. The regulator recently delivered an inspection report to the company regarding last year’s significant hacking event, marking the first… Read More

July 21, 2026 @ 10:00 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Grayscale Investments, a key player in digital asset management, has taken another step to broaden its lineup of cryptocurrency-based exchange-traded funds (ETFs) by submitting a registration statement for a spot Worldcoin ETF. This move underscores the firm’s ongoing commitment to providing investors with regulated access… Read More

July 21, 2026 @ 5:19 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Financial analysts continue to express growing confidence in Robinhood Markets‘ (NASDAQ: HOOD) strategic evolution, with Bernstein recently elevating its outlook on the fintech company’s shares. The firm hiked its 12-month price target for HOOD to $160 from $130 while maintaining an Outperform recommendation. This move… Read More

July 21, 2026 @ 5:14 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The looming threat of quantum computing to Bitcoin’s security has long worried developers and investors. A sufficiently advanced quantum machine could use algorithms like Shor’s to derive private keys from exposed public keys, potentially allowing attackers to seize funds from vulnerable addresses. This risk is… Read More

July 21, 2026 @ 5:08 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

A Washington court has temporarily blocked Kalshi from offering sports-related contracts to users in the state. The decision, handed down on July 21, 2026, by King County Superior Court Judge John McHale, concludes that the platform’s sports event products likely constitute unlicensed gambling under Washington… Read More

July 21, 2026 @ 12:29 pm By JD Alois  |  

Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) will partner with BNPL provider Klarna (NYSE: KLAR) on an upgrade program. Multiple reports indicate that the “Apple Upgrade” program will kick off on July 28th, with Klarna providing the infrastructure and capital to support the initiative, designed to boost sales for the… Read More

July 21, 2026 @ 12:18 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has taken legal action against a Florida man and his associated business for their alleged involvement in a substantial cryptocurrency mining fraud that targeted hundreds of investors. According to the regulator, the scheme raised around $22 million by… Read More