Key Takeaways Ripple returned its CLARITY truck to Washington as lawmakers continued debating a national framework for cryptocurrency market oversight. Key Senate Democrats are seeking stronger ethics provisions, anti-fraud rules, and market manipulation safeguards before offering support. The CLARITY Act needs Democratic crossover votes to secure the 60 votes likely required to overcome a filibuster,…
Key Takeaways One year after bipartisan House passage, the CLARITY Act still has not delivered the comprehensive market structure the U.S. digital asset industry was promised. The anniversary highlights the widening gap between Washington’s support for crypto innovation and its ability to establish durable, enforceable rules. Senate action is now a broader test of whether…
Key Takeaways FTX starts a $900 million fifth distribution to creditors on July 31, 2026. Dotcom and U.S. customer claims now reach 105% cumulative recovery under the plan. The Senate passed S. Res. 772 on July 16, rejecting clemency for Sam Bankman-Fried. The payout covers eligible holders of allowed claims in the Convenience and Non-Convenience…
Key Takeaways Michael Saylor published 100 arguments against BIP 110 on July 18, 2026. BIP 110 uses a 55% miner threshold, far below the standard 95% in BIP 9. Saylor warns the softfork could cut miner fee revenue as block subsidies keep halving. Saylor’s essay lists 100 numbered arguments against the proposal, which he says…
Key Takeaways Satoshi Nakamoto defended SHA-256 in a July 16, 2010 Bitcointalk forum post. Google Quantum AI cut its 2026 estimate for breaking Bitcoin’s curve to 500,000 qubits. Developers have proposed BIP-360 and other ideas in 2026 to prepare quantum-resistant addresses. A Forum Post That Set the Rules On July 16, 2010, a user named…
Saylor Hoards $3 Billion in Cash as Strategy’s $55 Billion Bitcoin Bet Sinks $9.9 Billion Underwater Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR) now pairs a $3 billion U.S. dollar reserve with 843,775 BTC worth roughly $55 billion, a barbell structure executive chairman… read more. Editor’s comment: The scale of Saylor’s bet means he will either be one…
Key Takeaways Bitcoin holds near $64K after bouncing off a $62,516 low, testing $64,500 resistance on July 18. The MACD reads 118 and Momentum Indicator hits 1,664, both bullish despite a neutral 52 RSI reading. Daily support at $62,000 to $62,500 must hold or bitcoin risks a retest of the $60,000 level. 1-Hour Chart: Tight…
Key Takeaways Traditional finance relies on manual checks, but Zignaly has scaled to over 500,000 users to disrupt this. Abdul Rafay Gadit explains how Zigchain integrates compliance rules natively into assets to streamline settlement. Rather than using speculative tokens, next-gen Layer 1s aim to align supply with 100% measurable utility. Bridging Traditional Finance and Decentralized…
Key Takeaways Sedona partnered with Fhenix on July 15 to integrate default cryptographic encryption into its system. The FHE shift removes 100% of reliance on trusted hardware, setting a new standard for private DeFi apps. Next, Sedona will deploy the Fhenix infrastructure on Arbitrum after completing its multi-step migration. Cryptographic Security Upgrade Sedona, a self-custodial…
Key Takeaways Mir cards captured 85% of Russia’s market as sanctions rendered Visa and Mastercard effectively useless. Remaining foreign cards will soon fail due to physical wear and the expiration of security certificates. Russia’s central bank announced a gradual phase-out for international cards without strict timeframes. Mastercard and Visa ‘Absent’ from Russia as Cards Reach…
