Trader maintains $67K BTC price target: Five things to know in Bitcoin this weekBitcoin preserved a key long-term trend line as support for a third week as US-Iran war tensions delivered new five-week highs in oil prices.Jul 20, 2026William Suberg
Bitcoin ETF inflows extend to second week, but recovery lacks momentumUS spot Bitcoin ETFs extended their inflow streak to two weeks with $75.7 million in net inflows, but analysts said demand remains insufficient to fuel a sustained uptrend.Jul 20, 2026Helen Partz
South Korea eyes September launch for second phase of CBDC pilot: ReportThe Bank of Korea’s CBDC pilot will add two regional banks, new payment features and tests of government subsidy payments using tokenized bank depositsJul 20, 2026Yohan YunNews Brief
Cardano activates van Rossem hard forkThe upgrade reduces smart contract execution costs while laying the groundwork for Ouroboros Leios, a major scalability upgrade expected later this year.Jul 20, 2026Felix NgNews Brief
Allbridge pauses cross-chain bridge after $1.65M exploitThe attacker allegedly used a flash loan and rapid swaps to manipulate the bridge’s stablecoin exchange rate. Jul 20, 2026Felix Ng
Japanese logistics company eyes JPYC stablecoin to pay driversThe planned rollout would let thousands of transportation contractors receive digital yen payments more frequently and quickly. Jul 20, 2026Felix NgNews Brief
South Korea probed 40 cases of crypto manipulation over 2 yearsFinancial Services Commission Chair Lee Eog-won posted the figures on the second anniversary of the enactment of the Virtual Asset User Protection Act.Jul 20, 2026Felix NgNews Brief
Will the US get CLARITY this week? Bitcoin’s new $80K target: Hodler’s Digest, July 19The fate of the CLARITY Act hinges on Trump’s ethics, so the odds aren’t looking great. Prediction market volumes hit new highs, and more news.Jul 20, 2026Andrew Fenton
Saylor turns up heat with ‘110 reasons’ why BIP-110 is a bad ideaThe man in control of the biggest Bitcoin corporate treasury said he shares the objectives but disagrees about the remedy detailed in the proposed temporary fork.Jul 19, 2026Robert Lakin
US agencies miss GENIUS Act deadline for final stablecoin rulesUS regulators failed to finalize implementing regulations by the GENIUS Act’s one-year deadline, issuing 10 proposed rules instead.Jul 19, 2026Zoltan Vardai
Upbit parent Dunamu faces South Korean regulator sanctions process: ReportKorea’s Virtual Asset User Protection Act lacks explicit sanctions provisions for hacking and similar incidents, clouding the scope of penalties facing the Upbit operator Dunamu.Jul 19, 2026Zoltan Vardai
Kaspersky identifies malware framework targeting crypto investorsCybersecurity company Kaspersky said a newly identified malware framework is targeting cryptocurrency investors through social engineering tactics and trojanized GitHub apps.Jul 18, 2026Zoltan Vardai
French gambling regulator orders ISPs to block PolymarketAutorité nationale des jeux has ordered France’s internet service providers to geoblock Polymarket, citing illegal gambling and market manipulation concerns.Jul 18, 2026Zoltan Vardai
FTX to distribute $900M to creditors in fifth payment roundThe FTX Recovery Trust and company have distributed about $10 billion since the exchange filed for bankruptcy in November 2022, leaving users cut off from their funds.Jul 17, 2026Turner Wright
Galaxy lands 15-year Texas Tech stadium naming rights dealGalaxy Digital will rename Texas Tech’s football stadium under a 15-year agreement, expanding its West Texas presence as the state attracts growing crypto investment. Jul 17, 2026Nate Kostar
Consensys unknowingly outsourced developer work to North KoreanThrough an introduction with a “reputable third-party service provider,“ the company took on a developer who, as part of an investigation, was revealed to be tied to North Korea.Jul 17, 2026Turner WrightNews Brief
Crypto Biz: When dollars disappear, stablecoins step inBolivia moves to recognize USDT amid a dollar shortage, while Bitcoin miners’ AI ambitions face fresh investor scrutiny.Jul 17, 2026Sam Bourgi
OKX Europe lets users convert USDT to MiCA-compliant USDCThe feature offers European customers a voluntary path away from Tether’s USDT as MiCA rules reshape the region’s stablecoin market.Jul 17, 2026Nate Kostar
Senator Warren requests 2026 reporting for Trump’s crypto earnings after $1.4B disclosureWith the Senate likely voting on a crypto bill within days, Elizabeth Warren asked for information on Donald Trump’s earnings between January and July ahead of a 2027 deadline.Jul 17, 2026Turner Wright
Bitcoin price sags under $62.5K as Iran strikes add to US stocks pressureBitcoin saw a key rejection at local highs before reversing lower, moving with stocks for a second day as US-Iran war downside took its toll.Jul 17, 2026William Suberg
HSBC wins Bank of England approval to enter Digital Securities SandboxThe Bank of England approved HSBC Orion to go live in its Digital Securities Sandbox, with the first Digital Gilt Instrument transaction expected in the first quarter of 2027.Jul 17, 2026Helen PartzNews Brief
SBI acquires Singaporean crypto platform Coinhako after MAS approvalSBI Holdings received regulatory approval to acquire a majority stake in Singapore-based crypto exchange Coinhako as it expands into stablecoins, onchain finance and tokenized assets.Jul 17, 2026Zoltan Vardai
The British Virgin Islands are a top crypto hub no one ever talks about: Here’s whyKraken, Bitstamp, 1inch and Bitfinex have all set up shop in the British Virgin Islands — but you might find it tricky to book an on-site meeting with one of their executives. Jul 17, 2026Christina Comben
Dutch court declares crypto platform Knaken bankrupt over missing fundsThe Rotterdam court said bankruptcy was necessary to ensure an orderly settlement because the company lacked enough assets to fully repay users.Jul 17, 2026Helen PartzNews Brief
Stablecoin growth will erode bank deposits, says ECB’s CipolloneECB’s Piero Cipollone said stablecoin adoption could erode bank deposits, but the digital euro will keep banks at the center of payments.Jul 17, 2026Yohan YunNews Brief
UK sentences 2 hackers tied to $115M crypto ransom schemeThe pair pleaded guilty after investigators linked them to the Scattered Spider cybercrime group, which US prosecutors say extorted dozens of companies.Jul 17, 2026Zoltan Vardai
ESMA adds 14 new CASPs to MiCA register as licensing slowsESMA adds 14 CASPs to its MiCA register, with banks and Ripple Payments Europe among the new entries as total providers reach 294.Jul 17, 2026Helen Partz
Bitcoin bottom countdown nears 50 days after BTC supply in loss passed 50%Bitcoin supply in loss hit 50% nearly 50 days ago, mimicking the countdown to BTC price bear-market bottoms.Jul 17, 2026William Suberg
US indicts crypto investor over alleged $20M fraud schemeFederal prosecutors allege the South Dakota investor used false promises to raise money, repaid earlier investors with new funds and laundered proceeds through crypto exchanges.Jul 17, 2026Yohan YunNews Brief
MacOS malware hijacks Telegram sessions, targets crypto wallets: SlowMistA macOS malware steals credentials to hijack Telegram sessions, decrypt cryptocurrency wallets or trick users into entering their wallet recovery phrases through fake applications.Jul 17, 2026Zoltan Vardai