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Grand Theft Auto developer Rockstar has disabled Diamond Casino wagering for Australian GTA Online players, adding the country to a list of restricted territories that has existed since 2019. GTA VI, set to launch four months from now, arrives in a regulatory landscape that did not exist when the franchise last launched, and is expected […]

Samsung SDS plans to combine its cloud, cybersecurity and IT services business with Dunamu’s blockchain expertise as the companies position themselves to capitalize on South Korea’s emerging digital asset infrastructure market. President and CEO Lee Jun-hee outlined the strategy during Samsung SDS’s second-quarter 2026 earnings call on July 29, describing the company’s recent investment in […]

New service launched July 4, 2026, giving qualified borrowers a structured way to finance Bitcoin purchases and build long-term ownership over time FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., July 29, 2026 — CoinMortgage Inc. today announced the launch of its Bitcoin purchase financing services, which became available on July 4, 2026. CoinMortgage enables qualified borrowers to obtain loans […]

Underdog’s in-house UDX exchange recorded a reported $1.2 million in July 27 trading volume, reaching its first million-dollar day ten days after initial test trades. The result suggests Underdog avoided the usual cold-start problem for a new exchange, but UDX appears to be handling only a small fraction of the company’s broader prediction-market activity. Existing […]

Dragonfly managing partner Haseeb Qureshi says crypto venture capital could lose relevance as dominant platforms capture more users and liquidity. The warning comes as the number of active crypto investors falls to its lowest level since late 2020. Cryptorank Counts Just 150 Active Venture Firms, Fewest Since November 2020 Crypto venture capital may be approaching […]

SEC Chair Paul Atkins says he is optimistic Congress will pass the CLARITY Act, a landmark crypto market structure bill designed to create clearer digital asset rules. The Senate review now becomes the key test for whether the U.S. will establish its first comprehensive crypto market structure framework. SEC Chair Pushes Congress Toward New Crypto […]

Michael Saylor says Bitcoin can grow 100-fold and become the foundation of global capital, but warns changes to consensus rules could threaten scarcity, security, and the network’s long-term value. Bitcoin’s Success Brings a New Fight Over Its Rules Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR) Executive Chairman Michael Saylor warned that Bitcoin’s greatest challenge may come from internal […]

Zcash activated its Ironwood network upgrade on Tuesday, replacing its vulnerable Orchard shielded pool with a hardened system designed to restore independent verification of the cryptocurrency’s circulating supply. The NU6.3 upgrade went live July 28 at block height 3,428,143, introducing a separate Ironwood shielded pool, a new transaction format, and a mandatory accounting checkpoint for […]

Payward has agreed to acquire Magic Labs’ wallet-as-a-service business, adding embedded, non-custodial wallets to the infrastructure platform behind Kraken. The deal brings technology used to create more than 60 million wallets into Payward’s expanding enterprise product suite. Newton Labs Sells Magic Wallet Business to Focus Fully on Onchain Authorization Payward, the parent company of crypto […]

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong says artificial intelligence will strengthen crypto’s role rather than replace it. He expects autonomous agents to rely on stablecoins and blockchain networks for payments, trading and financial services. Coinbase Bets AI Agents Will Use USDC, Base and x402 for Machine-Speed Payments Coinbase co-founder and CEO Brian Armstrong has rejected the idea […]

Franklin Templeton has joined Blackrock, Fidelity, and Goldman Sachs in supporting the CLARITY Act, strengthening Wall Street’s push for federal crypto rules as senators review updated legislation before a potential floor vote. Franklin Templeton Adds to Wall Street’s CLARITY Act Support Financial giant Franklin Templeton, a subsidiary of Franklin Resources Inc. (NYSE: BEN), announced its […]

Galaxy Research lowered its estimate for the CLARITY Act becoming law in 2026 to 30% after lawmakers released final text of the crypto market structure bill, with unresolved disputes threatening the bipartisan support needed for passage. Galaxy Research Lowers CLARITY Act Outlook After Final Senate Text Galaxy Research lowered its estimate for the CLARITY Act […]

Ripple executives are backing the CLARITY Act as lawmakers debate the future of U.S. crypto regulation, with Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse urging action while financial firms, technology groups, and advocacy organizations rally behind clearer digital asset rules. Ripple Executives Push CLARITY Act as Senate Debate Continues A renewed push from Ripple leadership is adding momentum […]

Bank of Russia Governor Elvira Nabiullina rejected the notion of a divide created by the recently passed Bill No. 1194918-8, which establishes a framework for cryptocurrency regulation. She stressed that withdrawal of crypto abroad had no limitations for both qualified and non-qualified investors. Bank of Russia Ratifies Openness Of Crypto Ecosystem: ‘No Restrictions for Transferring […]

Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan says stronger bitcoin momentum, ETF demand, and institutional adoption could signal the early stages of a new crypto bull market driven by tokenization, stablecoins, and blockchain-based financial markets. Bitcoin Recovery Sparks New Crypto Bull Market Debate Crypto markets are showing early signs of renewed strength, with bitcoin gaining while technology stocks […]

AR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA | JULY 2026 Antony Mlelwa is building a distinctly African case for blockchain adoption: technology should be understood before it is promoted, financial risk should be explained before opportunity is celebrated, and education must remain stronger than market hype. From community workshops in East Africa to Crypto Expo Dubai, the Tanzanian […]

Stand With Crypto is highlighting nearly 1 million contacts with Congress as Fidelity, Goldman Sachs, and a 382,000-member police organization press senators to advance digital asset legislation before the August recess. Grassroots Network Renews Pressure on Congress Stand With Crypto, a U.S. crypto advocacy organization that says it has around 3 million registered advocates, reiterated […]

Michael Saylor shared a 953-hour reading curriculum outlining the ideas that shaped his views on leadership, markets, technology, and Bitcoin, giving followers a roadmap to the intellectual framework behind his long-term investment philosophy. Saylor Explains Why He Published the Curriculum Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR) Executive Chairman Michael Saylor published the curriculum on July 25 on […]

Fidelity, a financial giant overseeing $7.1 trillion in managed assets, has entered Washington’s intensifying crypto debate by urging senators to establish nationwide rules for digital asset markets. Fidelity Brings Wall Street Heft to Crypto Campaign Fidelity Public Policy, the government affairs and public policy arm of Fidelity Investments, posted on X on July 24 calling […]

The new phase of World’s “Simple Plan” encompasses taking its proof of human functionality to apps, leveraging the ID functionality for use cases involving enterprise and consumer apps, and introducing agentic World ID for human-delegated agentic activity. Sam Altman’s World Reaches Third Phase of Expansion World, the controversial Sam Altman-backed biometric proof of human initiative, […]

Grayscale says bitcoin could remain under pressure until September or October if its historic four-year cycle repeats. However, the asset manager believes economic growth and Federal Reserve policy now offer a more useful guide to the market. Zach Pandl Says Bitcoin May Have Bottomed if the Fed Avoids Another Rate Increase Bitcoin’s bear market may […]

The Consumer Prosecutor’s Office of Sao Paolo stressed that World focused on attracting people in situations of economic vulnerability and maintained this practice even after the National Data Protection Authority (ANPD) ordered the suspension of offering crypto rewards for biometric data. São Paulo Files Lawsuit Against World and Amazon São Paulo has taken action against […]

Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala Capital has moved one of its private market strategies onto public blockchains, and Coinbase is putting its own money behind it. Mubadala Capital, the alternative asset management arm of Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala Investment Company, oversees roughly $430 billion in assets managed, advised, or administered. That scale puts weight behind the move. A […]

SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce said crypto vaults and onchain lending products may trigger U.S. securities rules, depending on how they are structured and managed. She urged developers to engage with regulators rather than assume that moving financial activity onchain places it beyond the law. Hester Peirce Says 4 Lending Controls Could Pull On-chain Products Under […]

Crypto outperformed US equities this week as softer inflation data and progress on the CLARITY Act improved sentiment. Yet low volatility, rising leverage and continued tension in oil markets suggest the calm may not last. Traders Price 75% Odds of a Fed Hold as Yields Near 4.60% and Crypto Stays Firm The crypto market showed […]

Kambi says its first entirely AI-traded World Cup processed more than $1.14 billion in stakes and over 100 million bets without manual trading intervention. The sportsbook supplier is also evaluating prediction-market partnerships and an internally developed product, but says licensing risks prevent an immediate US launch. Kambi Runs $1.14B World Cup, Now Weighs Prediction Markets […]

S&P Dow Jones Indices and Pantera Capital have introduced a digital asset benchmark built around revenue, usage, and economic activity. The index is designed to give institutional investors a more disciplined alternative to crypto products driven by market popularity or price momentum. Meme Coins Sidelined With S&P Crypto Index Focused on Measurable Activity S&P Dow […]

U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs extended their winning streak to six trading days with $203.14 million in net inflows on Tuesday. Ether, XRP, and solana funds also attracted fresh capital, while HYPE ETFs returned to activity with a modest outflow. Crypto ETFs add $252 Million as Demand Broadens Beyond Bitcoin The institutional bid for crypto showed […]

Brent crude rose near $92 per barrel and WTI surged past $84—up over 20% since U.S.-Iran hostilities resumed—threatening higher inflation and delayed Federal Reserve rate cuts. Military Escalation Hits Infrastructure Brent crude oil surged toward $92 per barrel Tuesday as intense combat between U.S. forces and Iran stretched into its tenth day. The global benchmark […]