Blockchain & Digital Assets

July 15, 2026 @ 1:28 am By Omar Faridi  |  

South Korea is taking significant steps to modernize its approach to public asset oversight by incorporating emerging digital assets. The Ministry of Economy and Finance is preparing draft legislation to create a unified basic law for managing state-owned properties, explicitly extending its coverage to innovative… Read More

July 14, 2026 @ 9:13 pm By JD Alois  |  

Stablecoin enablement firm Velocity has raised $38 million in Series A funding, according to a note from the firm. The funding round was led by FirstMark and Dragonfly. Other investors include Activant Capital, Capital One Ventures, QED Investors, Coinbase Ventures, Wintermute Ventures and Ripple. Based… Read More

July 14, 2026 @ 5:47 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Gondor has officially launched its V1 platform, delivering the first dedicated margin account designed specifically for Polymarket users. This update introduces cross-margin functionality, allowing traders to borrow against their complete collection of positions rather than handling them individually. The update now aims to bring prime… Read More

July 14, 2026 @ 3:55 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Decentralized finance has evolved into a multi-chain landscape where liquidity, applications, and participants spread across numerous blockchains. In this environment, the technology linking these networks has become just as vital as the smart contracts operating on individual chains. Aave, a DeFi platform, has deepened its… Read More

July 14, 2026 @ 3:34 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Transatlantic Taskforce for Markets of the Future (TTMF) has published recommendations as to how the US and the UK can collaborate on digital asset regulation. The initiative was part of President Donald Trump’s visit to the UK in September 2025. Today, the Taskforce is… Read More

July 14, 2026 @ 11:47 am By JD Alois  |  

Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR)  posted an update yesterday on share sales and Bitcoin activity. In an 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Strategy shared that 4.8 million Class A common shares were sold between July 6 and July 12, 2026. The sales netted $466.7… Read More

July 14, 2026 @ 10:01 am By JD Alois  |  

A new report appears to indicate that crypto firms are not quite ready for the looming regulation they must comply with to provide services to  UK customers. According to Zumo and their UK Regulatory Preparedness Assessment survey, only one in ten platforms believes they are… Read More

July 14, 2026 @ 8:22 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis announced that its Reactor platform has become the first and only tool of its kind to satisfy the strict Daubert standard for expert testimony in a US federal court. The ruling came in the high-profile prosecution of Roman Sterlingov, who was… Read More

July 14, 2026 @ 1:52 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Bitcoin’s ongoing rebound is encountering significant obstacles from monetary policy, geopolitical tensions, and shifting corporate strategies, according to CoinShares‘ (NASDAQ:CSHR) latest assessment. Despite these pressures, emerging signs in investment flows and market resilience suggest the asset may be forming a cautious bottom rather than entering… Read More

July 14, 2026 @ 12:48 am By Omar Faridi  |  

One of Japan’s convenience store operators is preparing to accept payments in a yen-pegged stablecoin. This initiative highlights the growing integration of blockchain-based assets into traditional shopping experiences, potentially paving the way for faster, lower-cost transactions in a cash-heavy society. Lawson, recognized as Japan’s third-largest… Read More

July 13, 2026 @ 10:34 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The overall value of stablecoins in circulation has decreased by around $10 billion from its peak reached in May 2026. This reduction includes a sharp $7.7 billion drop during June, which stands as the most significant single-month decline in dollar terms since the 2022 Terra-Luna… Read More

July 13, 2026 @ 5:57 pm By JD Alois  |  

President Donald Trump took to Truth Social today to demand the US Senate approve the CLARITY Act in honor of Senator Lindsey Graham. Senator Graham died suddenly of a heart attack this past weekend. Once fierce opponents, the two became close friends and allies, frequently… Read More

July 13, 2026 @ 2:08 pm By JD Alois  |  

Last month, a delegate from the Republic of Korea met with representatives of the Securities and Exchange Commission Crypto Task Force to better understand US policy initiatives in developing crypto asset regulations and how Korea could potentially align with the US as it advances new… Read More

July 13, 2026 @ 1:50 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

A long-dormant Bitcoin wallet has drawn fresh attention from on-chain analysts after moving a large holding for the first time in seven years. The transfer involved 2,931 BTC, valued at roughly $188 million at prevailing market prices above $64,000 per coin. The sending address, 356myuxHtPTE9b6QGACxXp5nqQLiPBAsmK,… Read More

July 13, 2026 @ 12:42 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse recently shared that in the wake of the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) 2020 enforcement action, he and co-founder Chris Larsen carefully evaluated shutting down the organization and allocating its extensive XRP reserves directly to equity holders. This alternative would… Read More

July 13, 2026 @ 12:11 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Michael Saylor, one of the most vocal and influential Bitcoin advocates and executive chairman of Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) (formerly known and doing business as MicroStrategy), has shared a fresh visual update on the company’s Bitcoin holdings. This came shortly after Strategy executed its largest-ever Bitcoin transaction,… Read More

July 13, 2026 @ 9:50 am By JD Alois  |  

Cayman Finance says there are now over 31,000 registered funds, hitting a record high. According to the group, the total number of domiciled funds in the Cayman Islands increased by 547 in the first 6 months of 2026, hitting 31.145. This includes 18,132 private funds… Read More

July 13, 2026 @ 9:03 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Digital asset insiders were in holiday mode this week, but a couple still weighed in on crypto investing and the ongoing saga of the CLARITY Act, crypto market infrastructure legislation that remains stalled in the US Senate. Crypto investing “After a relentless six-month rally, AI… Read More

July 13, 2026 @ 5:45 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The cryptocurrency market continued its deleveraging phase amid subdued activity and shifting investor sentiment. According to FalconX‘s analysis, spot trading volumes across major exchanges dropped sharply to $1.6 trillion, representing a 25% decline from the previous quarter and a steep 42% fall year-over-year. This marked… Read More

July 13, 2026 @ 3:56 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A prominent Islamic scholar in Pakistan has issued a religious decree classifying cryptocurrency trading and investment as impermissible under Shariah law, igniting widespread discussions about the compatibility of digital currencies with Islamic principles. The ruling, released through a major seminary, highlights ongoing tensions between emerging… Read More