Key Takeaways The S&P 500 fell 0.79% to 7,515.34 Monday after Trump reinstated a blockade on Iranian ports. June CPI fell to 3.5% year over year, below the 3.8% forecast, lifting bitcoin near $64,000. Fed Chair Kevin Warsh testifies before Congress today as the FOMC’s next meeting lands July 29. His statements may change market…
Key Takeaways A U.K. taskforce of 54 firms will pilot tokenized repo as its first live blockchain use case. Blackrock, JPMorgan and Circle joined a roadmap targeting UK wholesale tokenization. The UK sees tokenization adding up to £33B annually by 2035 through market upgrades. UK Treasury Backs Tokenization Plan That Could Add $44 Billion by…
Weekly Crypto Roundup Get the weekly briefing for Philippine crypto insiders, from the country’s longest-standing crypto and blockchain news publication. The domain registry for Montenegro’s .me country code top-level domain has suspended Telegram’s primary short-link domain, t.me, disrupting web-based access to the messaging platform’s links globally on July 13, 2026. The registry-level action has placed…
Key Takeaways Bolivia is studying the inclusion of USDT alongside its fiat currency to combat its foreign exchange crisis. Crypto volumes rose over 600% in 2025, but gray-list status requires strict laundering regulations next. The government floated its exchange rate and plans to integrate stablecoins directly into the banking system. Bolivia Evaluates Inclusion of USDT…
Key Takeaways Strategy raised its USD Reserve by $450 million, extending dividend coverage beyond 20 months. The company pairs a $3 billion cash cushion with 843,775 bitcoin and $1.763 billion in annual dividend obligations. Strategy’s capital framework allows bitcoin monetization to replenish liquidity, support distributions, and manage broader financial obligations. The $450 Million Expansion Behind…
Key Takeaways CENTCOM has struck over 170 Iranian targets since the ceasefire collapsed around July 7, 2026. Brent crude rose above $83 a barrel on Monday as Iran targeted tankers near the Strait of Hormuz. Bitcoin fell to $61,750 on July 13 as DP World and the UAE accelerate zero Hormuz port plans. The renewed…
Key Takeaways Lawson will pilot JPYC stablecoin payments at a Tokyo store in August using POS integration. Lawson is one of the “big three” convenience store giants in Japan, alongside 7-Eleven and Familymart. Hashport powers the test, moving yen stablecoins closer to everyday retail payments. Lawson will assess the pilot before deciding on a broader…
Key Takeaways Strategy’s Bitcoin Banking Adoption Index compares public adoption signals across trading, custody, products, lending and executive activity. Fidelity leads the ranking at 71%, followed by BNY at 46% and Goldman Sachs at 45%. The index’s 32% overall score suggests institutional bitcoin adoption is expanding, but remains uneven across major financial firms. What’s Behind…
Bitcoin Tumbles Amid U.S.-Iran Clashes Bitcoin tumbled to the $62,000 range Monday as a weekend exchange of gunfire between U.S. and Iranian forces threatened to spark another energy crisis. Market data showed the top cryptocurrency plunged from a 24-hour peak of $64,385 late Sunday to $62,037 by 10:15 a.m. EST Monday. While the cryptocurrency attempted…
Key Takeaways Trump urged Senate action on the CLARITY Act and framed crypto regulation as an urgent geopolitical contest. He warned that China and other countries could overtake the United States in digital finance and artificial intelligence. The bill has advanced through Congress, but Senate negotiations still stand between Trump’s demand and final passage. Trump…
