Corporate Bitcoin holdings, often financed by convertible notes and preferred shares, face maturity and dividend pressures that can force companies like Strategy and Bitdeer to sell BTC, impacting market supply regardless of long-term price beliefs.
The revised CLARITY Act faces unusual divisions among Wall Street, Washington, and the crypto industry. While Goldman Sachs supports advancing the bill, banking groups oppose stablecoin reward provisions. Cardano's founder aligns with Senator Warren on presidential involvement, complicating its path to Senate passage.
Samsung Electronics announced plans to integrate stablecoins into Samsung Wallet, expanding its functionality beyond traditional payments to include digital assets. This move, revealed at the Galaxy Unpacked showcase, aims to make Samsung a leading mobile brand for digital value transfers, building on its 2025 partnership with Coinbase for crypto purchases in the US.
US lawmakers are deadlocked over ethics provisions in the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (CLARITY), with Democrats pushing for stronger rules and state attorney general enforcement, while Republicans advocate for DOJ-led federal enforcement, potentially jeopardizing the bill's passage.
Finans ve kripto para sektörünün önde gelen şirketleri, Bitcoin ağının uzun vadeli güvenliğini desteklemek amacıyla Bitcoin Güvenlik Konsorsiyumu'nu kurdu. Konsorsiyum, üç yılda 15 milyon dolarlık fon taahhüt ederek geliştiricileri destekleyecek ve kuantum bilişim risklerine odaklanacak.
Tesla's Q2 pretax results were impacted by a $112 million unrealized loss from its digital assets due to a crypto market slump, reducing earnings for common stockholders by $0.02 per diluted share. The carrying value of digital assets fell to $674 million.
Fireblocks CEO Michael Shaulov states South Korea is at a "stablecoin inflection point" due to its strong tech ecosystem, positioning it for the next evolution of financial systems. The company, inspired by past cyberattacks in Korea, plans to expand its support for digital asset adoption among Korean financial institutions and businesses.
US Senate Republicans released an updated CLARITY Act text on July 22, advancing a federal market-structure framework for digital assets. The bill addresses ethics rules for officials, stablecoin rewards, and developer protections, moving towards a potential floor vote despite ongoing negotiations.
The Digital Chamber is suing the State of Illinois over a 0.2% crypto transaction tax set to take effect in 2027, alleging it was 'slipped into the state’s budget' without debate and discriminates against digital asset transactors regardless of gain or ownership transfer.
BitGo and OTC Markets Group plan to partner on digital asset trading and custody infrastructure for over 150 broker-dealers using OTC Link ATS. This alliance aims to expand institutional access to tokenized securities through existing market infrastructure, leveraging BitGo Bank & Trust as custodian.
Senate Republicans released the Digital Asset Market Clarity (CLARITY) Act, featuring ethics provisions that would temporarily bar all US federal officials, including President Trump, from issuing or sponsoring digital assets. The ban, expiring in 2029, would be enforced by the US Attorney General, but faces pushback from Democrats over enforcement and scope.
The latest Clarity Act draft in the U.S. Senate includes a temporary ethics provision banning the president and their spouse from crypto business, but not their children. It also preserves safe harbor for non-custodial developers and limits stablecoin yield, facing objections ahead of an imminent vote.
Franklin Templeton's head of digital assets, Sandy Kaul, asserts that AI agents will significantly boost demand for blockchain and cryptocurrency due to their need for rapid, low-fee micropayments. Legacy card networks are deemed unsuitable for this agentic economy, a view echoed by payments giant Visa and investment platform Artemis.
President Trump has reportedly accepted proposed ethics restrictions for the Digital Asset Market Clarity (CLARITY) Act, a key hurdle in US crypto legislation. This moves the decision to Senate Democrats, who must now review the language and decide if it's sufficient to secure the necessary votes for passage amidst Trump's family's crypto interests.
ESPN is undergoing significant layoffs, primarily due to its acquisition of NFL Network and other NFL digital assets, impacting both production staff and some on-air talent like Ryan Clark and Karl Ravech.
Pakistan's Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has launched a dedicated cryptocurrency investigation unit within its new National Command and Control Centre to combat money laundering and terrorism financing via digital assets, complementing the nation's broader push to formalize the crypto sector.
The US Senate is nearing a vote on the Digital Asset Market Clarity (CLARITY) Act, a comprehensive crypto bill. Negotiations have added customer protections, but ethics concerns persist among Democrats, particularly regarding President Trump's ties to the crypto industry and his support for the legislation.
Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu signed an executive order to harmonize digital asset regulation, establish a virtual asset council, and update tax policies. This aims to protect citizens from fraud, safeguard financial integrity, and enable responsible innovation amidst strong digital asset adoption.
India's virtual digital asset (VDA) taxation remains among the world's toughest, imposing a 30% flat tax on gains and 1% TDS on transactions. Rules prohibit loss offsets and tax airdrops/staking rewards, with severe penalties for non-disclosure of overseas holdings.
Exploring the basics and value of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs), their creation, investment potential, and future in art and collectibles.
Michael Saylor's "orange dots" signal a shift in MicroStrategy's Bitcoin strategy, moving from "never sell" to selling BTC for dividends and cash. Analyst Geoff Kendrick believes clearer communication is key to reassuring markets and supporting BTC prices.
Pakistan's Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority chairman Bilal bin Saqib met with scholar Mufti Taqi Usmani to discuss crypto under Islamic law. Usmani backed a ruling against crypto purchases, deeming digital tokens not recognized wealth. Saqib called for continued dialogue on digital asset categories.
UK's Representation of the People Bill faces scrutiny over big-money donations, particularly in crypto. Reforms aim to curb foreign and crypto donations, but critics argue they are insufficient. The article links wealthy crypto investors to the far-right, raising concerns about financial integrity and the potential for a 'crypto capital' that blurs crime and business.
Donald Trump's latest financial disclosure reveals a complex interplay between digital-asset policy, personal finances, branded tokens, and presidential power, highlighting a governance problem where crypto's rapid value conversion amplifies the overlap between public action and private benefit.
