Japan’s SBI to launch yen stablecoin lending with 3% yieldSBI VC Trade will open JPYSC lending applications on July 16, offering an initial 3% annual rate for a 12-week term without deposit insurance.Jul 13, 2026Zoltan Vardai
Japan stablecoin payments advance with Lawson trial, Netstars launchLawson will test yen stablecoin payments in Tokyo as Netstars launches a merchant service supporting USDC, USDT and JPYC.Jul 13, 2026Ezra Reguerra
AI microbusinesses could drive $262B in stablecoin volume by 2033: SwyftxThe AI-native cohort of the expanding gig economy could increasingly use stablecoins to avoid slow and expensive traditional payment rails, Australian crypto exchange Swyftx said. Jul 13, 2026Martin Young
Bank of Thailand targets USDT and cash flows in gray money crackdownThailand has been plagued by Chinese-affiliated scam centers, with illicit gains flowing through a “gray money” economy. Jul 13, 2026Martin Young
Bitcoin ETFs draw $197M, snap 8-week outflow streakAnalysts are not yet ready to call it a recovery in institutional demand for Bitcoin. Jul 13, 2026Felix Ng
Robinhood L2 sparks ETH optimism, Saylor ‘muddies waters.’ Hodler’s Digest, July 5-12, 2026Even Ethereum’s critics say Robinhood Chain is bullish for ETH. Nigel Farage and US President Donald Trump become embroiled in crypto related scandals, and more.Jul 12, 2026Andrew Fenton
Strategy's Saylor needs clarity in BTC pivot message to convince investors: StanChartStandard Chartered sees communication challenges facing the biggest digital asset treasury company as "muddying the waters" for Bitcoin in the near term.Jul 12, 2026Robert Lakin
Pakistan crypto chief seeks dialogue after scholar rules against crypto paymentsPakistan’s virtual-assets regulator called for continued dialogue on the treatment of digital assets after meeting an Islamic scholar who backed a ruling against purchases made with crypto.Jul 12, 2026Ezra Reguerra
Cambridge study puts Ethereum near lower end of PoS energy intensityCambridge estimated that Ethereum consumes 7.87 GWh annually and has the second-lowest market-value-adjusted energy intensity among the proof-of-stake networks studied.Jul 12, 2026Ezra Reguerra
Bitcoin bulls Michael Saylor, Adam Back slam BIP-110 Ordinals proposalThe ongoing debate over a proposed temporary fork comes despite a broad downturn in Ordinals transaction activity over the last two years.Jul 12, 2026Brayden Lindrea
Empery Digital shares rise after selling BTC to fund AI data center projectThe sales come months after a major Empery shareholder demanded the firm ditch its Bitcoin treasury strategy and sought the resignation of its CEO and board.Jul 12, 2026Brayden Lindrea
Bitcoin nearing late stages of bear market: Jamie Coutts, Real VisionReal Vision chief crypto analyst Jamie Coutts said it's far too early to call $1 million by 2030, but he's confident Bitcoin could climb up to $250,000 over the next couple of years.Jul 11, 2026Ciaran Lyons
Ethereum climbs 3% on tokenization boom: Can bulls push ETH price past $1,800?Despite strong tokenization gains and institutional accumulation, weak onchain and derivatives data leaves ETH vulnerable to a $1,700 retest. Jul 11, 2026Marcel Pechman
Bonzo Lend loses $9M in oracle exploit on HederaAn attacker inflated the value of SAUCE collateral and borrowed $9 million from Bonzo Lend through a flaw in Supra’s onchain oracle verifier.Jul 11, 2026Ezra Reguerra
Bitcoin price gained almost 10% in July, but traders still see BTC copying 2022 bear marketBitcoin price gains approached 10% for the first two weeks of the month, but analysis warned of the bear market returning from August onward.Jul 11, 2026William Suberg
Dollar stablecoins could improve FX access but amplify currency runs: IMFAn IMF working paper says US dollar stablecoins can improve access to foreign currency but may also help coordinate exits from local currencies during periods of severe exchange-rate stress.Jul 11, 2026Ezra Reguerra
Robinhood says its AI agent feature will ‘soon’ be assisting crypto tradersMore than 70,000 agentic accounts have already been created by Robinhood equities and options traders since late May, when Robinhood launched a beta version of the product. Jul 11, 2026Brayden Lindrea
DOJ moves to dismiss charges against alleged $722M BitClub fraudster: ReportMatthew Goettsche was set to face trial in October for conspiracy to commit wire fraud and selling unregistered securities.Jul 11, 2026Brayden Lindrea
Kraken to overhaul app with AI investing assistantThe redesigned app will use AI to recommend trades and tailor investing tools around users' financial goals as Kraken expands into broader financial services.Jul 10, 2026Nate Kostar
Senate Democrats call for hearings into Trump’s ties to crypto amid CLARITY Act discussionsFive senators called for committee hearings to investigate US President Donald Trump’s policies potentially being influenced by crypto funding from United Arab Emirates-linked and other entities.Jul 10, 2026Turner Wright
US CBDC ban to go into effect without Trump signoff on housing billDonald Trump confirmed on social media that he would not sign the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, which includes a ban on a US CBDC until the end of 2030, setting the stage for the bill to become law on Saturday.Jul 10, 2026Turner Wright
New Hampshire council votes down $100M Bitcoin bondsState representative Keith Ammon said the New Hampshire executive council's vote against Bitcoin-backed bonds was “short-sighted,” urging the body to reconsider the measure.Jul 10, 2026Turner Wright
Backpack joins race for 24/7 stock markets with tokenized equitiesThe launch comes as tokenized stocks become one of the fastest-growing corners of crypto, with exchanges and traditional finance firms racing to expand 24/7 trading.Jul 10, 2026Nate Kostar
Crypto Biz: How stablecoins found their nicheStablecoins are carving out specialized roles as regulation reshapes the market, while Strategy’s Bitcoin sale and Vanguard’s tokenization push highlight crypto’s evolving financial landscape.Jul 10, 2026Sam Bourgi
Bitcoin whales sent BTC price to $64K as Coinbase Premium broke key level: CryptoQuantBitcoin price gains came thanks to US whales propeling the Coinbase Premium above a key trend line, new analysis from CryptoQuant reported. Jul 10, 2026William Suberg
A16z’s Andreessen lands Federal Reserve role as AI reshapes policy debateThe Fed named a16z co-founder Marc Andreessen to co-lead an AI productivity and jobs task force under Chair Kevin Warsh’s policy review.Jul 10, 2026Zoltan Vardai
MiCA licensing only the beginning as crypto custodians face scrutinyA MiCA license allows crypto firms to operate in the EU, but the ESMA’s review will test whether custodians can meet the required security and resilience standards.Jul 10, 2026Helen Partz
Will the crypto lobby's $189M campaign get CLARITY over the line?As the CLARITY Act advances, crypto's growing political influence in Washington is under scrutiny. But the crypto lobby's massive campaign spend is only part of the story.Jul 10, 2026Christina Comben
US charges prisoner over alleged laundering of seized Kraken cryptoUS prosecutors charged Rossen Iossifov over the alleged laundering of $290,000 in forfeited crypto from a Kraken account.Jul 10, 2026Ezra Reguerra
Wall Street banks tighten prediction market rules for staff as insider fears spreadWall Street banks, including Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley, are restricting employee prediction market trades as insider trading fears spread across Polymarket and Kalshi.Jul 10, 2026Zoltan Vardai