Blockchain & Digital Assets

July 25, 2026 @ 10:28 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) is expanding its tools for the emerging agentic economy, with a particular focus on allowing businesses to receive payments from autonomous AI systems. In an official update, the company outlined three coordinated releases aimed at businesses, individual users, and developers.Starting this week, Coinbase… Read More

July 25, 2026 @ 10:27 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Solana blockchain recorded its strongest performance yet in the realm of consumer payment cards. Top-up volumes linked to crypto cards built on the network reached an unprecedented peak in May, climbing to $94.32 million. This figure marks the highest monthly total observed for such… Read More

July 24, 2026 @ 3:55 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The official X account belonging to Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ: HOOD) Chief Executive Officer Vlad Tenev was reportedly taken over and used to promote a newly created memecoin known as Vladhood, or $VLAD. The unauthorized post framed the token as the official mascot of Robinhood Chain… Read More

July 24, 2026 @ 3:52 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Swiss cantonal lender BancaStato has expanded its product range by introducing regulated cryptocurrency trading for its customers, powered by digital asset specialist Sygnum and core banking technology provider Avaloq. The collaboration allows account holders to purchase, retain, and dispose of Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, and Solana… Read More

July 24, 2026 @ 2:08 pm By JD Alois  |  

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) will report Q2 2026 earnings next Thursday, with analysts looking for insight into how the transition to becoming an everything exchange is proceeding and how crypto markets are holding up in a choppy market. For investors, a stalled CLARITY Act and a sinking… Read More

July 24, 2026 @ 1:33 pm By JD Alois  |  

The probability that the CLARITY Act will be voted on in the US Senate before the August recess is in decline. Kalshi currently has a 40% chance of a vote on the bill taking place before August 8th. On July 20th, the probability was over… Read More

July 24, 2026 @ 1:13 pm By JD Alois  |  

The CLARITY Act, legislation that outlines a framework to regulate crypto, is in a holding pattern in the US Senate as negotiations drag on. Earlier this week, new language in the bill was revealed in an attempt to reach a compromise with policymakers who do… Read More

July 24, 2026 @ 11:42 am By JD Alois  |  

Marqeta (NASDAQ: MQ), a card issuance and management platform, has partnered with Zerohash to enable stablecoin utilization. Clients of Marqeta may now integrate stablecoin payments into their products seamlessly. Zerohash will handle custody, compliance, and liquidity for the payment stablecoins while Marqeta manages card issuance,… Read More

July 24, 2026 @ 11:27 am By JD Alois  |  

The GENIUS Act became law in 2025, but rules crafted by various regulators were due on July 18, 2026. Today, the American Fintech Council distributed a statement on the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and its AML/CFT requirements. The OCC’s proposal is viewable… Read More

July 24, 2026 @ 8:47 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Boerse Stuttgart Digital has taken a significant step in expanding its regulated digital asset offerings by integrating a euro-denominated stablecoin issued by a European banking group. The platform, recognized as a key infrastructure provider for institutional crypto services across Europe, has onboarded EUR CoinVertible from… Read More

July 24, 2026 @ 8:45 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Poolin, a once-prominent cryptocurrency mining pool operator, has initiated Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings in the United States as part of efforts to dispose of its Texas-based facilities and conclude its activities. The Singapore-headquartered firm, along with its American subsidiaries Lonestar Dream Inc. and Lonestar Taproot… Read More

July 24, 2026 @ 6:35 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Enterprise blockchain company Ripple has rolled out Ripple Mint, a platform designed to help institutional clients more efficiently handle its USD-backed stablecoin, RLUSD. The new offering aims to help organizations to create, redeem, transfer across networks, and oversee RLUSD holdings either through a web-based console… Read More

July 24, 2026 @ 12:55 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The cryptocurrency market continues to navigate a challenging phase, with Bitcoin showing signs of approaching a key turning point in its four-year cycle. As selling pressure from shorter-term or less committed participants intensifies, analysts at ARK Invest suggest that the digital asset may be nearing… Read More

July 23, 2026 @ 4:43 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a recent setback for DeFi ecosystem participants active on Arbitrum, the perpetuals trading platform AFX Trade experienced a substantial security breach targeting one of its proprietary bridges. Blockchain security firm Blockaid first identified the incident around 21:30 UTC on July 22, 2026, reporting that… Read More

July 23, 2026 @ 4:41 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The cryptocurrency industry, often viewed through the lens of volatile markets and innovation hype, is quietly establishing itself as a meaningful contributor to the American economy. A new analysis reveals that direct employment in the sector stands at approximately 34,000 workers nationwide. Yet, its broader… Read More

July 23, 2026 @ 4:39 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise, has shifted focus toward specific investment categories poised to capitalize on the anticipated next wave of cryptocurrency growth. With signs of market stabilization emerging—such as Bitcoin’s recent gains amid broader equity weakness and renewed ETF inflows—Hougan urges investors… Read More

July 23, 2026 @ 12:54 pm By JD Alois  |  

Updated language in the CLARITY Act was revealed yesterday in an attempt to sway Democrat members of the Senate to support the legislation. New language covering ethics was added to mollify members who claimed that participation by President Trump needed to be addressed. Unfortunately, it… Read More

July 23, 2026 @ 11:20 am By Omar Faridi  |  

US based digital assets company Circle has entered into strategic collaborations with prominent local players Kakao Group and Toss Bank. These partnerships aim to test and advance blockchain-powered payment systems and stablecoin applications tailored to the Korean market. Circle, known mainly as the issuer of… Read More

July 23, 2026 @ 8:16 am By Omar Faridi  |  

BitMEX has revealed plans to fully cease its exchange activities. The decision, communicated directly to users on July 23, 2026, comes after an internal strategic assessment of the company’s position and the evolving digital asset sector. HDR Global Trading Limited, the entity that owns and… Read More

July 22, 2026 @ 10:22 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Russia’s lower house of parliament has introduced and advanced legislation aimed at establishing a comprehensive regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies. The move reflects the country’s evolving stance on digital currencies, balancing innovation, economic utility in international trade, and strict oversight to mitigate risks for ordinary citizens…. Read More