Bitcoin

Key Takeaways Grayscale identifies five blockchain networks positioned to support different equity tokenization models. Ethereum, Solana, and BNB Chain support major wrapped tokenized stock activity. Canton Network will support DTCC’s regulated blockchain tokenization pilot. Grayscale’s Tokenization Outlook Depends on Which Ownership Model Wins Crypto asset manager Grayscale published research on July 9 outlining three phases…

Key Takeaways Ripple Swell 2026 will unite finance leaders, developers and XRP community members in New York this October, with discussions expected to span payments, blockchain infrastructure and XRP utility across multiple sessions and panels. The event combines Ripple’s institutional Swell conference with the developer-focused Apex gathering for the first time. Early bird pricing ends…

Key Takeaways A Bitcoin chain split duplicates the UTXO set, giving holders a 1:1 coin on both ledgers. Paul Sztorc’s eCash fork activates at Bitcoin block 964,000 around August 21, 2026. Replay protection, mining difficulty, and the market, not generosity, decide if a forked coin holds up. The answer has nothing to do with generosity…

Key Takeaways Patrick Shyu says 95% of all bitcoin is already minted while the fee economy miners need “never showed up.” Shyu sold his BTC in June 2026 after a 50% crash from $126,000, blaming excessive leverage for his losses. Bitcoin developers are weighing quantum fixes like BIP-361 as some researchers eye serious risk near…

Key Takeaways Metaplanet, JPYC and Progmat began a joint study on bitcoin-backed digital bonds on July 10, 2026. Metaplanet holds 43,000 BTC and buys Metaplanet Securities to reach 250,000 investors by July 13. No product, rate or issuance date is set, and regulatory approval in Japan remains the next step. The Tokyo-listed company, often called…

Key Takeaways Every ad from a licensed Brazilian operator must carry a Finance Ministry warning, such as “betting makes you lose money.” Ads cannot present betting as investment, show winnings as bait, or use commentators’ authority to induce wagers. Violators face fines up to 20% of revenue, 180-day suspensions, and license revocation; rules bite from…

Key Takeaways BitMEX’s Q2 2026 report showed structural flaws drive funding splits, like an April 23 spread peak of 27.6%. DeFi premium over CeFi grew as Hyperliquid held a 7.17% Bitcoin funding premium over Binance from 2023-2026. BitMEX advises traders to analyze if gaps are structural before deploying arbitrage capital later in 2026. The Impact…

Key Takeaways Authorities said the cybercrime campaign collected roughly 1,610 bitcoin, with a Michigan company alone transferring 200 bitcoin after an attack. Meanwhile, the guilty plea requires more than $1.1 million in restitution, while sentencing could result in substantial prison time, fines, and supervision. Investigators from the FBI, the Justice Department, and Ukrainian authorities coordinated…

Key Takeaways Binance’s co-founder outlined three regional crypto adoption trends involving stablecoin savings, local currency trading, and transfer usage. MENA became Binance’s fastest-growing market for savings products, suggesting increasing interest in longer-term digital asset participation. LATAM led growth in transfers, while North America outside the United States saw expanding local currency trading. How Crypto Adoption…

Key Takeaways Prosecutors allege Rossen Iossifov helped remove approximately $290,000 in cryptocurrency forfeited to the federal government. Authorities say multiple exchanges, mixing services, and a foreign bank obscured control of the seized assets. Further proceedings will determine whether prosecutors can prove the new property-removal and money-laundering charges beyond reasonable doubt. Federal Indictment Targets Alleged Transfer…