Blockchain & Digital Assets

July 20, 2026 @ 6:06 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

As the Bitcoin network nears a critical decision point on a controversial soft fork proposal, Bitcoin advocate and Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) executive chairman Michael Saylor has issued a strong call for the ecosystem to reject BIP-110. The temporary measure, aimed at curbing non-monetary data like inscriptions… Read More

July 20, 2026 @ 6:04 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Crypto derivatives markets are flashing a clear short-term bullish signal for Bitcoin, as large players execute sizable bull call spread strategies targeting a move up to around $72,000 by the end of the month. This positioning coincides precisely with the US Federal Reserve’s upcoming policy… Read More

July 20, 2026 @ 4:25 pm By JD Alois  |  

Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR), viewed as a proxy for Bitcoin, received a solid buy rating from an analyst today. Siebert  Research Analyst Brian Vieten initiated coverage with a buy and a price target of $350.00 Strategy is currently trading at around $98 a share, so the price… Read More

July 20, 2026 @ 3:53 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Brokerage infrastructure provider Alpaca raises $135M Peak XV led the raise with participation from Elefund, Opera Tech Ventures, the venture capital arm of BNP Paribas Group, and Unbound. It follows Alpaca’s $150 million Series D from January, which valued the company at $1.15 billion. Flex… Read More

July 20, 2026 @ 3:51 pm By JD Alois  |  

The GENIUS Act, which became law a year ago this past week, was a landmark event for the burgeoning digital asset industry. Regulated “payment stablecoins” have been approved for issuance and usage in the United States, paving the way for faster, less expensive, and more… Read More

July 20, 2026 @ 1:16 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The debut of Moonshot AI’s latest flagship artificial intelligence model has sent ripples through global financial markets, highlighting the growing influence of rapid AI advancements on traditional investment narratives. Released around mid-July 2026, the Kimi K3 demonstrated impressive capabilities that prompted immediate concerns among investors… Read More

July 20, 2026 @ 1:13 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Bitcoin Japan Inc., a publicly listed Japanese company that has maintained zero Bitcoin holdings on its balance sheet to date, has reportedly entered into a significant financing agreement with EVO Fund. This collaboration paves the way for the firm’s long-anticipated entry into digital asset accumulation… Read More

July 20, 2026 @ 8:24 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Japan’s logistics industry continues to grapple with severe workforce shortages driven by an aging population, declining birth rates, and regulatory changes limiting driver hours. As traditional recruitment struggles persist, financial tools are emerging as part of the solution. One key development involves the adoption of… Read More

July 20, 2026 @ 4:38 am By JD Alois  |  

OKX Europe, a MiCA-approved platform, says it now offers a way to support USDT on accounts and then migrate these stablecoins to USDC. USDT is the largest stablecoin in the world by market cap, issued by Tether. USDC is issued by Circle and ranks 2nd… Read More

July 19, 2026 @ 9:31 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Fresh off the holiday, digital assets insiders returned to the grind, with fresh thoughts on the CLARITY and GENIUS Acts, AI, PayPal/Stripe, and more. CLARITY Act “The US Senate is set to deliberate on the CLARITY Act on July 20. The bill’s key debates center on… Read More

July 19, 2026 @ 9:21 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Alpaca, a provider of brokerage infrastructure, has announced a substantial $135 million equity raise. The round was spearheaded by Peak XV, with significant backing from Elefund and participation from new and existing investors including Opera Tech Ventures—the venture arm of BNP Paribas Group—and Unbound. When… Read More

July 19, 2026 @ 9:20 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Brussels-based digital asset focused firm Keyrock has finalized the acquisition of key trading and brokerage assets from BlockFills’ institutional platform, marking a pivotal expansion of its services in the competitive cryptocurrency landscape. The move, announced on July 16, 2026, integrates advanced technology, client networks, and… Read More

July 19, 2026 @ 7:52 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Singapore-founded crypto payments infrastructure provider Paymonade has received a Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) license from Liechtenstein’s Financial Market Authority. The license allows it to offer regulated crypto-asset services across all 30 European Economic Area (EEA) member states under a single passportable license. The approval comes… Read More

July 19, 2026 @ 6:17 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Debates over the best ways to safeguard digital assets often intensify when key industrt voices weigh in. Recently, well-known blockchain investigator ZachXBT sparked widespread discussion by sharply criticizing dedicated hardware devices, labeling them unreliable for serious use in storing funds or approving transfers. His comments,… Read More

July 19, 2026 @ 6:16 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Federal banking and financial regulators have allowed the statutory one-year period for completing implementing regulations under the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act to lapse without delivering finalized rules. July 18, 2026—one year after the law’s enactment—passed without the full set… Read More

July 19, 2026 @ 6:09 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

As part of a detailed analysis released recently, on-chain analytics platform CryptoQuant (NASDAQ:MSTR) highlighted growing financial strains at Strategy, the prominent Bitcoin-focused firm led by Michael Saylor.  Researchers pointed to a significant deterioration in the company’s liquidity position, driven by surging dividend obligations on its… Read More

July 19, 2026 @ 2:56 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

T. Rowe Price (NASDAQ: TRW), a global investment management company known for its retirement expertise, has introduced a product in the digital asset space. On July 16, 2026, the firm debuted the T. Rowe Price Active Crypto ETF (ticker: TKNZ) on NYSE Arca, marking the… Read More

July 19, 2026 @ 2:55 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Multicoin Capital has provided $1.75 million in seed funding as the sole institutional backer for Trasia Labs, the developer of a specialized perpetual futures trading platform built natively on Hyperliquid. This transaction represents Multicoin’s entry into the Hyperliquid ecosystem and supports a project explicitly designed… Read More

July 19, 2026 @ 11:58 am By Michael Wong  |  

Bank of America has appointed Sonali Theisen to lead its global digital assets platform as the Wall Street lender expands its work on blockchain-based financial services. Theisen will oversee the design, development, expansion and governance of the bank’s blockchain infrastructure. Her responsibilities will cover tokenized… Read More

July 18, 2026 @ 10:47 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Bank of America (NYSE: BAC) apperas to finally be taking concrete steps to fuse cutting-edge technologies with its established banking operations by elevating experienced professionals to specialized roles. This initiative highlights the institution’s focus on harnessing blockchain, cryptocurrencies, and artificial intelligence to enhance efficiency, innovation,… Read More