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Democratic Senators Oppose CLARITY Act Without Anti-Corruption Provisions
Three Democratic senators have come out against the current version of the CLARITY Act, demanding a ban on crypto ownership and promotion for the president, members of Congress, senior officials, and their families. The vote is expected the week of July 20 and needs 60 votes to pass a procedural hurdle.
BitMine Posts $45.7M Staking Revenue, Net Loss of $83.6M for Quarter
BitMine generated $45.7 million from staking in the quarter, accounting for 98% of total revenue, while Bitcoin mining brought in $624,000 and consulting services $168,000. The company reported a net loss of $83.6 million.
Japan Parliament Recognizes Crypto as Separate Financial Instrument Category
Japan's parliament has passed legislation classifying crypto assets as a distinct financial instrument under investment law, introducing insider trading bans and disclosure requirements while creating a legal basis for crypto ETFs.
Michigan Court and CFTC Issue Conflicting Orders on Kalshi Sports Contracts
A Michigan court ordered Kalshi to cancel and refund sports contracts for state residents, while the CFTC prohibited cancellation, leaving the platform in an impossible position.
Ethereum Foundation Researcher Discusses Quantum Threat to Satoshi's Wallets
Crypto researcher Dmitry Khovratovich examines panic over quantum hackers targeting dormant Satoshi wallets and new heavy security algorithms potentially raising transaction costs.
Ethereum Foundation Launches EthSystems for Institutional Privacy
The Ethereum Foundation has launched EthSystems, a project focused on institutional privacy, spun out from the Institutional Privacy Task Force. Supported by Bitmine, SharpLink, and Ethereum co-founder Joseph Lubin, EthSystems will develop privacy solutions for banks and asset managers.
Coinbase Says 95% of Code Now Written with AI
Coinbase's head of platform revealed that the company uses AI to write 95–100% of its code, with engineers running multiple AI agents that collectively match the output of about 1,200 employees.
WOO X Signs Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Payward Services
WOO X has signed a memorandum of understanding with Payward Services, the B2B infrastructure arm of Kraken's parent company, to offer spot crypto trading to European users via Payward's regulated infrastructure.
WEEX API Broker Program: Turn Your Trading Platform Into a Revenue Engine
WEEX launched an API broker program for AI trading platforms, bots and signal communities, offering up to 70% trading fee share and integration in 4–5 business days.
FTX Alleges Justin Sun Swept $10M Bitcoin from Poloniex
FTX Trading Ltd. accused Justin Sun of transferring $10 million in Bitcoin from customer accounts at the Poloniex exchange, according to a court filing in the FTX bankruptcy case.
Phemex Will Delist the INIT / USDT Spot Trading Pair on July 16, 2026
Cryptocurrency exchange Phemex will delist the INIT/USDT spot trading pair on July 16, 2026, halting deposits and withdrawals for INIT at 10:00 UTC.
Paradex integrates RFQ engine, executes $23M XRP options block
Decentralized derivatives exchange Paradex has integrated a Request for Quote (RFQ) engine that executed a $23 million block trade in XRP options, aiming to boost on-chain liquidity.
Mudrex & KoinX Launch Crypto Tax Campaign Ahead of India's July 31 Deadline
Indian crypto exchange Mudrex and tax platform KoinX launch 'Course Correct' to help investors fix misfiled crypto tax returns using the ITR-U mechanism before the July 31 deadline. The campaign addresses widespread misunderstanding of crypto tax rules.
MEXC's July 2026 Proof of Reserves Report Shows BTC Reserve Ratio Rising to 281%
MEXC's July 2026 Proof of Reserves report, audited by Hacken, shows its BTC reserve ratio rising to 281% from 269% in June, with all major asset reserves above 100%.
Hyperliquid Picks USDC as Its Core Stablecoin in Coinbase Deal to Unify On-Chain Liquidity
Hyperliquid will make USDC its primary settlement asset, with Coinbase and Circle staking HYPE to activate AQAv2. USDH will be phased out and migration grants provided.
Coinbase Announces Date of Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results
Coinbase will publish second-quarter 2026 results after market close on July 30, followed by a live Q&A session on X and YouTube.
Coinbase Says AI Now Writes 95-100% of Its Code
Coinbase's head of platform says 95–100% of the company's code is now AI-generated or assisted, more than doubling from 40% in February, with engineers running multiple AI agents equivalent to 1,200 digital workers.
A New Standard for Clearing: Marex and Coinbase Bring USDC Into Regulated Margin Workflows
Marex has begun accepting USDC for initial margin in its regulated derivatives clearing business, with Prime Trading executing the first trade. Coinbase provides custody, instant fiat conversion and daily reporting.
Bitrue unveils explainable AI trading tool after 333% volume jump
Bitrue has introduced Bitrue AI, a no-code strategy platform with plain-language explanations, and reported a 333% jump in volume for AI-linked futures.
Ethereum gains Bitkub USDT pairs alongside Solana and Dogecoin
Thai exchange Bitkub listed USDT trading pairs for Ethereum, Solana, and Dogecoin on July 15, 2026, expanding regional access to the three cryptocurrencies.
Binance Launches U.S. Stocks Trading and Previews bStocks Tokenized Securities
Binance introduces US equities trading with zero commission and fractional shares, and teases bStocks tokenized securities pending regulatory approval.
Backpack CEO advocates for mandatory withdrawal delays to enhance security
Backpack CEO Armani Ferrante argues that all crypto exchanges and protocols should enforce mandatory withdrawal delays to improve security, citing risks of instant settlement and the recent Ostium exploit as evidence.
Crypto and Tech Digest: Tokenized Deposits, South Korea Bond Test, NEAR Gas Reversal
A roundup of key news including tokenized deposits vs stablecoins, South Korea's planned tokenized government bond test in 2027, NEAR reversing gas fee returns, New Hampshire protecting self-custody, and several AI and tech updates.
Saylor's MicroStrategy: From $6B Loss to Bitcoin Empire
Michael Saylor, who lost $6 billion in a day during the dot-com crash, now controls the world's largest corporate Bitcoin stash through his company Strategy. Critics warn his approach may be repeating past mistakes.