US, UK Unveil Joint Roadmap to Support Tokenized Assets, Stablecoins

The US and UK have unveiled a joint roadmap to help develop markets for tokenized assets and stablecoins. CoinDesk reported on July 14 that the US Treasury Department and the UK Treasury released a 10-point roadmap to strengthen supervisory coordinat

Trump Says He Sees No Need to Deploy Troops for Now

President Donald Trump said July 14 that he does not believe there is any need to deploy US troops for now, Walter Bloomberg reported.

Trump Says US Will Hit Iran Hard Tonight, Tomorrow

President Donald Trump said the US would launch additional military strikes against Iran. In an interview on the Hugh Hewitt Show, Trump said the US would "hit Iran hard tonight and tomorrow" and "take out Pickaxe Mountain." He did not disclose Picka

Trump Says He Will Address the Nation at 9 p.m. Thursday

Walter Bloomberg reported on July 13 that President Donald Trump said he will address the nation at 9 p.m. on Thursday, July 16.

Grayscale Says Strategy’s Bitcoin Buying Pause Strengthens Balance Sheet

Strategy’s decision to stop making additional Bitcoin purchases is drawing a positive response from Wall Street firms, crypto-focused media outlet The Block reported on July 13. Grayscale said the move strengthens Strategy’s financial position and lo

Dormant US Government-Linked Address Deposits 140 Bitcoin Into Coinbase Prime After Four Years

A US government-linked address that had been dormant for four years transferred Bitcoin to Coinbase Prime. Lookonchain said on July 13 that a US government-linked address beginning with "bc1qhr" deposited 140.214 BTC, worth about $8.79 million, into

US Military Says Airstrikes Weakened Iran’s Ability to Attack Commercial Shipping

The US military said recent airstrikes had weakened Iran’s ability to attack commercial shipping. Walter Bloomberg reported on July 13 that the strikes had degraded Iran’s capacity to continue attacks on merchant vessels.

Trump Says Strait of Hormuz Open to Commercial Shipping, Safety Concerns Persist

President Donald Trump said the Strait of Hormuz remains open to commercial shipping. In an interview on NBC's "Meet the Press" on July 12, Trump said, "The Strait of Hormuz is open for commercial shipping." Concerns over vessel safety in the Strait

US Military Says Strait of Hormuz Is Open to All Ships, Safe Navigation Assured

The US military said the Strait of Hormuz remains open to all vessels lawfully transiting the international waterway. Walter Bloomberg reported on July 12 that the US reaffirmed the strait is open to all ships seeking safe passage, underscoring freed

STRC, SATA June Trading Volume Exceeds $10 Billion for Record Despite Falling Below Par

Preferred shares STRC and SATA issued by Bitcoin-buying companies Strategy (MSTR) and Strive (ASST) posted a record combined monthly trading volume in June despite trading below par value. CryptoPotato reported on July 10 that June trading volume tot

CFTC Commissioner Says CLARITY Act Is Essential to Keeping US a Crypto Hub

Mike Selig, a commissioner at the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission, emphasized the need for swift passage of the CLARITY Act. Cointelegraph reported on July 10 that Selig described the CLARITY Act as essential for the US to maintain its status

Galaxy Digital Moves 2,500 Bitcoin in One Hour, Most Sent to Exchanges

Galaxy Digital, a financial services firm focused on digital assets, moved 2,500 Bitcoin worth about $160 million over the past hour. Lookonchain said on July 10 that most of the Bitcoin was transferred to exchanges. Deposits to exchanges are general

Kraken Prepares AI-Powered Agentic Trading Service

Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken is preparing to launch an artificial intelligence-powered agentic trading service, crypto-focused media outlet Wu Blockchain reported on July 10. The service would allow autonomous AI agents to monitor markets based on

JPMorgan Says Bitcoin’s Real Long-Term Risk Is Shift to Institutional Blockchains

JPMorgan said Bitcoin’s long-term risk is not corporate selling but a broader shift by institutions toward private blockchains. U.Today reported on July 9 that Strategy’s Bitcoin sales, despite dominating recent headlines, are a secondary issue, acco

CFTC Chairman Says New Rules Will Clarify Prediction Market Oversight

Mike Selig, chairman of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission, plans to draw up new rules to provide clearer regulatory guidance for prediction market participants, Cointelegraph reported on July 9.

Former Meta Engineer TechLead Says He Sold All His Bitcoin as AI Captures Market Attention

Former Meta engineer and YouTuber TechLead said he has sold all of his Bitcoin holdings. Wu Blockchain reported on July 9 that Bitcoin’s core problem is that attention translates directly into liquidity. The NFT bubble proved that simply holding an a

Binance Pay Expands Crypto Payment Support in Kazakhstan to 5,000 POS Terminals

Binance Pay is expanding its cryptocurrency payment service in Kazakhstan. The service will support crypto payments at 5,000 point-of-sale terminals across the country through a partnership with Alatau City Bank, Cointelegraph reported on July 9. The

US Stocks Turn Higher; Nasdaq Rises 0.84%

The three major US stock indexes were trading higher. The Nasdaq Composite was up 0.84% at 26,089.13 as of 1:03 a.m. on July 10, from the previous session. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.32% to 52,513.53, while the S&P 500 gained 0.62% to 7,

US Stocks Close Mixed; Nasdaq Gains 0.20%

U.S. stocks closed mixed on July 9. The Nasdaq Composite rose 0.20% from the previous session to 25,870.65. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 1.09% to 52,348.09, while the S&P 500 slipped 0.30% to 7,481.46.

Fed Minutes Show Unanimous Support for Holding Rates Steady, Cite AI, Middle East and Tariffs as Inflation Risks

All Federal Reserve meeting participants backed leaving interest rates unchanged, while expressing concern that rising investment in artificial intelligence, geopolitical risks in the Middle East and tariffs could stoke inflation. Minutes released by

DOJ Says Binance Asset Freezes in Crypto Cases to Face Stricter Process

The U.S. Department of Justice has internally advised that the process for securing Binance’s cooperation in cryptocurrency investigations will become more stringent, BeInCrypto reported. BeInCrypto reported on July 8 that the DOJ sent an internal me

XRP Must Hold $1 Support to Avoid Further Declines, CryptoPotato Says

XRP needs to hold support at $1 to avoid further declines, according to an analysis by crypto news outlet CryptoPotato. CryptoPotato wrote on July 8 that XRP remains in a clear downward channel on the daily chart, indicating its medium- to long-term

Strike Launches Bitcoin-Backed Loans With No Forced Liquidation

Strike, a financial services company focused on Bitcoin, has launched a new loan product backed by the cryptocurrency. The product does not trigger forced liquidation if Bitcoin prices fall, provided borrowers continue repaying their loans, The Block

Securitize Shares Drop About 25% After NYSE Debut in ‘Crypto IPO Hangover’

Securitize (SECZ) shares have fallen about 25% since the company officially listed on the New York Stock Exchange on July 2. Jeff Dorman, chief investment officer at investment firm Arca, said the move appears unrelated to Securitize’s fundamentals o

US Official Says Iran’s Strait of Hormuz Actions Are Unacceptable, Consequences Will Follow

A US government official sharply criticized Iran over actions related to the Strait of Hormuz. Walter Bloomberg reported on July 7 that the official said Iran’s actions in the Strait of Hormuz were “completely unacceptable” to the US and that there w

Matthew Hyland Says Macro Shift Could Extend Crypto Bull Market by 2-3 Years

Cryptocurrency analyst Matthew Hyland said shifts in the macroeconomic environment could keep the digital-asset market in a bull cycle for the next two to three years. CryptoPotato reported on July 7 that Hyland views 2014-2016, 2018-2020 and 2022-20

US Lawmakers Press Bessent to Back New Russia Sanctions Targeting Energy Buyers

U.S. lawmakers from both parties plan to press Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to support additional sanctions on Russia. Walter Bloomberg reported on July 7 that the lawmakers plan to urge Bessent during the NATO summit to back the pending legislat

Russia’s Largest Omsk Refinery Halts Operations After Drone Attack

Russia’s largest refinery, in Omsk, has halted operations following a drone attack. Walter Bloomberg reported on July 7 that the Omsk refinery stopped operating after the attack that day, citing two industry sources.

US Stocks Close Higher, Nasdaq Gains 1.12%

The three major US stock indexes closed higher on July 7. The Nasdaq Composite rose 1.12% from the previous session to 26,121.16. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.30% to 53,056.74, while the S&P 500 advanced 0.71% to 7,536.54.

White House Says It Is Structuring Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, Crypto Holdings

The White House said it is working to structure the U.S. government's strategic Bitcoin reserve and its cryptocurrency holdings. Crypto-focused media outlet Watcher.Guru reported on July 6 that the White House said, "The U.S. government is working to