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Bitwise CIO: Stablecoins, Tokenization to Drive Next Crypto Bull Market
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan predicts the next crypto bull market will be fueled by stablecoins, tokenization, 24/7 trading, instant settlement, and institutional DeFi scaling into trillions.
Lummis: CLARITY Act Bars Officials From Profiting on Digital Assets
Senator Cynthia Lummis announced agreement on the CLARITY Act language, which prohibits federal officials from issuing or sponsoring digital assets for personal profit, calling it a higher ethical standard.
Crypto Digest: Robinhood DEX Surge, Quantum Protection, Telegram Wallet Plans
A roundup of today's crypto news: Robinhood Chain's DEX enters top rankings, Telegram announces a non-custodial Gram wallet, Galaxy allocates up to $5M for Bitcoin quantum protection, and Bloomberg reports crypto treasuries lost tens of billions.
US Senate Considers Updated CLARITY Act to Bar Federal Officials from Crypto Profits
The US Senate is reportedly considering an updated version of the CLARITY Act that would prohibit presidents and other federal officials from issuing, sponsoring, or profiting from cryptocurrencies and digital assets.
Bitcoin ETFs see $900M weekly inflows, largest since May
Bitcoin ETFs attracted over $900 million in inflows last week, the largest since early May, led by $IBIT with $193 million.
Survey: 70% of US Medical Students Bet on Prediction Markets
A Clasp survey found nearly 70% of US medical students use platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket to fund their education, but only 48% secure a profit.
SEC Enforcement Deputy Director Sam Waldon to Leave, Osman Nawaz to Succeed
The SEC announced that Principal Deputy Director of Enforcement Sam Waldon will depart on July 31 after over 14 years, with former SEC official Osman Nawaz taking over.
Robinhood Chain Surges to Top DEX Rankings in Two Weeks
Robinhood’s new blockchain, launched July 1, 2026, has quickly become one of the top networks for decentralized exchange volume, reaching third place in DefiLlama’s rankings.
Satsuma Technology Liquidates 668 BTC, Crypto Treasury Holdings Plunge
British firm Satsuma Technology liquidates its entire 668 BTC treasury after holding Bitcoin less than a year, as Bloomberg reports aggregate crypto treasury assets have fallen over 37% from $120B to $75B.
Galaxy Launches $5M Bitcoin Quantum Readiness Initiative
Galaxy, led by Mike Novogratz, has launched the Bitcoin Quantum Readiness Initiative, allocating up to $5 million in grants to developers and researchers to prepare Bitcoin for potential quantum computing threats.
Telegram to Launch Non-Custodial Gram Wallet
Telegram will launch a non-custodial Gram wallet in all versions of the messenger, reaching over one billion users. Currently, a custodial Wallet from The Open Platform has 150 million users.
Quantum Computing Threatens Bitcoin, Ethereum as McKinsey Reports Shift to Commercial Deployment
McKinsey has noted a paradigm shift in quantum computing from development to commercial deployment. This poses a direct threat to Bitcoin and Ethereum cryptography, as sufficiently powerful quantum computers could break blockchain security.
MVMT Labs files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
MVMT Labs, the developer behind the Ethereum layer-2 network Movement, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in Delaware. The company holds assets of $100k–$1M against liabilities of $1M–$10M to up to 1,000 investors.
BIS Warns Dollar-Backed Stablecoins May Undermine Monetary Sovereignty
The Bank for International Settlements has raised concerns that dollar-pegged stablecoins, which are largely unaffected by capital controls, could weaken monetary sovereignty in emerging markets.
Telegram to Launch Native Non-Custodial Gram Wallet for All Users This Summer
Telegram founder Pavel Durov announced the upcoming rollout of a native non-custodial Gram wallet to all users, enabling instant zero-fee crypto transactions for over 1 billion users.
Bitcoin Monthly High, South Korea Digital Payments, AI and Crypto News Roundup
Bitcoin reached a monthly high amid ETF inflows. South Korea expands its digital payment pilot to 500,000 wallets. Other stories include Trump's CLARITY Act ethics, UK water crisis linked to AI scaling, and a new Pakistan crypto crime unit.
Blockchain and AI Find Real-World Use in Medicine and Science
While regulators debate crypto risks, blockchain and AI are already being applied in medicine and scientific research. ForkLog highlights projects showing distributed ledgers and AI solving practical problems beyond finance.
Bitcoin Tops $66K as US Spot ETFs See $226.8M Inflow; Analyst Says Bottom May Be In
Bitcoin reclaimed $66,000 as U.S. spot ETFs recorded a net inflow of $226.8 million after weeks of heavy outflows. Standard Chartered's Geoffrey Kendrick suggested the bottom may already be in and reiterated a $100,000 year-end target, calling even $500,000 too low.
Bitcoin Rises to $66,400, Hits Monthly High on ETF Inflow Streak
Bitcoin climbed to $66,400, its highest level in about a month, as US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded a fifth straight day of inflows. On July 20, the funds attracted $226.9 million, the largest single-day inflow since July 6.
Dusting Attacks on Ethereum and BNB Chain: 270M Attempts, $83.8M Damage
Carnegie Mellon University's CyLab recorded 270 million dusting attack attempts on Ethereum and BNB Chain from July 2022 to June 2024, affecting 17 million wallets with over $83.8 million in confirmed losses. Following the Fusaka upgrade, USDT dust transfers surged 612%.
Trump Agrees to Add Conflict-of-Interest Rules to CLARITY Act
Donald Trump has agreed to include conflict-of-interest restrictions in the CLARITY Act, according to media reports. Coinbase VP Ryan VanGrak said Democrats also secured additional consumer protections, though the final text has not yet been released.
White House Crypto Advisor Defers National Guard Duty to Push Clarity Act
White House Crypto Advisor Patrick Witt announced that his National Guard training has been deferred, allowing him to focus entirely on advancing the Clarity Act through the Senate.
SEC Sues Mining Automatic Over $22M Crypto Mining Fraud
The SEC has filed a lawsuit against Mining Automatic and its founder, accusing them of raising $22 million from investors while spending only about 13% of the funds on crypto mining operations.
Crypto Digest: Whales Accumulate Bitcoin, Vietnam Imposes Fines, Polymarket Loss
Bitcoin whales are increasing positions according to CryptoQuant, Vietnam sets penalties for unlicensed crypto trading, and Polymarket traders lost over $37 million on the World Cup 2026 outcome. Also: Hyperliquid plans prediction markets, Buterin unveils anonymous board on Aztec, and more.