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Bitcoin Declines 2.7% Amid Asian Stock Market Sell-Off

Bitcoin's price falls approximately 2.7% to around $63,200, driven by a sharp drop in Asian equities led by South Korea's Kospi index, which plunged 10%. CoinDesk reports that the U.S. Senate's delay on the CLARITY Act amplifies market uncertainty ahead of crucial economic data releases.

58 minutes ago·CoinDesk·Reported by Omkar Godbole

Regulation

U.S. Senate Delays Crypto Clarity Act Amid Focus on Other Legislation

The U.S. Senate will postpone consideration of the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act to prioritize nominations and a Russia sanctions bill, according to CoinDesk. Majority Leader John Thune indicated that the Clarity Act might receive preliminary attention next week, but significant legislative hurdles remain as lawmakers aim for compromise on contentious provisions.

5 hours ago·CoinDesk·Reported by Jesse Hamilton

Regulation

Kalshi and Polymarket Win Legal Challenge Against Minnesota's Prediction Market Ban

On July 27, 2026, a federal judge granted a preliminary injunction against Minnesota's law banning prediction markets, ruling that it likely violates the federal Commodity Exchange Act. The decision came in response to a lawsuit filed by Kalshi, Polymarket, and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, as reported by CoinDesk.

6 hours ago·CoinDesk·Reported by Nikhilesh De

Elon Musk Warns of AI Control Loss Within a Decade

Elon Musk predicts that artificial intelligence will surpass human intelligence within five years and believes humans will lose control over AI in the next decade. He urges leading AI companies to collaboratively address safety risks before releasing powerful AI models, as reported by Decrypt.

6 hours ago·Decrypt·Reported by Jason Nelson

Regulation

Thailand SEC Files Complaint Against Bitkub Over 2021 $47M Hack

Thailand's Securities and Exchange Commission has filed a criminal complaint against crypto exchange Bitkub and two former directors for allegedly failing to disclose a $47 million hack in 2021, according to Decrypt. The complaint alleges false reporting and misrepresentation of customer assets during the period following the cyberattack.

20 hours ago·Decrypt·Reported by Decrypt Agent

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Fanatics Acquires CFTC-Registered Exchange for Prediction Markets

Fanatics has announced its acquisition of Water Street Labs and CX Clearinghouse from BGC Group, a deal that allows it to directly list and settle event contracts on its Fanatics Markets platform. This strategic move parallels industry competitors like DraftKings and FanDuel, who are also entering the prediction markets sector, according to Decrypt.

10 hours ago·Decrypt·Reported by Decrypt Agent

Microsoft Claims MDASH Outperforms Competitors in Cybersecurity Benchmark

Microsoft announces that its new cybersecurity model, MDASH, scores 95.95% on the CyberGym benchmark, surpassing competitors like GPT-5.6 Sol and Anthropic's Mythos. The report from Decrypt highlights MDASH's cost efficiency and advanced capabilities in vulnerability detection.

10 hours ago·Decrypt·Reported by Jose Antonio Lanz

Anthropic's Claude Chats Accidentally Indexed on Google Due to Coding Error

A Reddit user revealed that anthropic's Claude AI chat conversations were inadvertently indexed by Google, exposing sensitive information including crypto credentials and personal details. The issue stemmed from a missing 'noindex' meta tag in shared links, as reported by Decrypt.

11 hours ago·Decrypt·Reported by Jose Antonio Lanz

Markets

Regulated Perpetual Futures Launch on Wall Street Amid Caution from Banks

Regulated perpetual futures are entering U.S. markets, bringing a $90 trillion trading opportunity, according to CoinDesk. Although trading firms quickly adopt these products, large Wall Street banks remain cautious due to regulatory and liquidity concerns.

11 hours ago·CoinDesk·Reported by Helene Braun

Nvidia, Microsoft, IBM Form Open Secure AI Alliance for Cybersecurity

Nvidia, Microsoft, IBM, and over 40 other tech firms have launched the Open Secure AI Alliance to create open-source AI security tools and standards. This initiative aims to enhance cyber defense measures against evolving AI threats, as reported by Decrypt.

11 hours ago·Decrypt·Reported by Jason Nelson

Regulation

Atlanta Activist Faces Charges After Using Phone Duress Password at Airport

Samuel Tunick, an activist from Atlanta, is facing federal charges for allegedly using a "duress password" on his phone during a warrantless search at Hartsfield-Jackson airport. This incident represents a notable legal case involving the use of a feature from GrapheneOS designed to wipe a phone's data upon command, as reported by Decrypt.

12 hours ago·Decrypt·Reported by Jose Antonio Lanz

Markets

Uphold Reduces Workforce by 17% Amid Shift to Enterprise Focus

Digital asset trading platform Uphold has laid off 17% of its global workforce in a strategic shift to prioritize its enterprise business amid declining retail trading activity. The move, driven by the ongoing crypto downturn, affects a total of 85 employees and emphasizes Uphold's commitment to serving institutional clients, according to CoinDesk.

13 hours ago·CoinDesk·Reported by Will Canny

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Bitmine Approaches 5% Ownership of Ethereum Supply with $11.8 Billion Assets

Bitmine reports a total of 5.79 million ETH, approximately 4.8% of Ethereum's circulating supply, as it expands its staking operations and share repurchase program. The company's total assets, including various investments, reach $11.8 billion, according to Decrypt.

14 hours ago·Decrypt·Reported by Jason Nelson

Ecosystem

Circle Acquires IBM's Blockchain Patent Portfolio, Expands USDC Capabilities

Circle has acquired nearly 1,000 blockchain patents from IBM, positioning itself as the largest blockchain patent holder in the U.S. The deal, announced on July 27, 2026, comprises 680 patent families covering various applications, including banking and supply chain verification, although the financial terms remain undisclosed, according to Decrypt.

14 hours ago·Decrypt·Reported by Jose Antonio Lanz

Bitcoin

Understanding Perpetual Swaps in Crypto Trading

Perpetual swaps, also known as perps, have emerged as a leading financial product in the cryptocurrency market, processing an estimated $40 to $50 trillion annually, according to CoinDesk. They provide leveraged exposure to assets like Bitcoin without expiration, utilizing a funding rate mechanism to stabilize prices.

14 hours ago·CoinDesk·Reported by Oliver Knight

Markets

Fanatics Acquires Regulated Exchange to Expand Prediction Markets

Fanatics has announced its acquisition of BGC Group's federally regulated exchange and clearinghouse, allowing it to enter the prediction markets sector. This move is aimed at exploiting the growing popularity of event-based trading alongside competitors like Kalshi and Polymarket, as reported by CoinDesk.

15 hours ago·CoinDesk·Reported by Helene Braun

Ecosystem

Cantor Advises AMINA on Potential Public Listing Path for Crypto Bank

Swiss crypto bank AMINA is collaborating with Cantor to assess options for a public listing. While discussions regarding various routes are ongoing, the bank is considering a reverse takeover of a digital asset treasury company, according to CoinDesk.

15 hours ago·CoinDesk·Reported by Will Canny

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Dogecoin and Ether Lead Crypto Pullback Amid Market Consolidation

Dogecoin and ether experience a pullback, with declines of 4.5% and 2.5%, respectively, while Solana and XRP each fall around 2.5%. This movement represents a pause in a strong week for the overall crypto market, according to CoinDesk data.

4 days ago·CoinDesk·Reported by Shaurya Malwa

Solana

Solana Releases New SDK Versions and Accepts Fee Change Proposal

On July 23, 2026, the Solana engineering teams released various updates, including new versions of Agave and Firedancer, and accepted a significant Solana Improvement Document regarding fee distribution. This update impacts how base fees are managed on the network, as reported on the Solana Foundation Blog.

5 days ago·Solana Foundation Blog

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Mubadala Capital Launches Tokenized Fund with Coinbase's Support

Mubadala Capital has introduced a tokenized version of a private market fund, utilizing KAIO’s infrastructure, and is available on Coinbase’s Base network, Solana, and Sui. This initiative has already drawn in roughly $75 million in onchain assets. The report is by CoinDesk.

5 days ago·CoinDesk·Reported by Krisztian Sandor

Solana

Analysis Considers Rent Reduction on Solana to Enhance Scalability

The Solana Foundation analyzes the potential for reducing rent-exempt requirements, with findings indicating that current rent levels have significant economic headroom. The analysis, published on the Solana Foundation Blog, suggests that a reduction could lower onboarding costs for applications reliant on numerous accounts.

5 days ago·Solana Foundation Blog

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Bitcoin Holds Steady at $65,000 Amid Tech Selloff as Fed Meeting Approaches

Bitcoin remains around $65,000 even as AI-linked stocks decline, according to CoinDesk. Analysts suggest the upcoming Federal Reserve decision could be pivotal for BTC's price trajectory, as it faces key resistance at $67,300 to confirm a bull market. Conversely, skeptics cite weak buying conviction and reduced futures open interest as potential signs of a retreat towards lower price levels.

9 hours ago·CoinDesk·Reported by Krisztian Sandor

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Lido Initiates $16.5 Billion Staked Ether Migration to Optimize Validator Network

Lido has begun a significant upgrade to consolidate over 8 million staked ether, valued at $16.5 billion, onto a new architecture aimed at reducing Ethereum's validator count by one-third, according to CoinDesk. This transition includes requiring node operators to back their performance with locked ETH bonds for the first time, enhancing economic accountability within the system.

15 hours ago·CoinDesk·Reported by Olivier Acuna

Robinhood Chain Sees Fivefold Growth in Real-World Assets As Tokenized Stocks Trade

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Bitcoin Declines 2.7% Amid Asian Stock Market Sell-Off

58 minutes ago·CoinDesk·Reported by Omkar Godbole

Prediction Market Traders Increase Odds of Fed Rate Hike Ahead of Meeting

Bitcoin Declines 2.7% Amid Asian Stock Market Sell-Off

U.S. Senate Delays Crypto Clarity Act Amid Focus on Other Legislation

Kalshi and Polymarket Win Legal Challenge Against Minnesota's Prediction Market Ban

Elon Musk Warns of AI Control Loss Within a Decade

Thailand SEC Files Complaint Against Bitkub Over 2021 $47M Hack

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Fanatics Acquires CFTC-Registered Exchange for Prediction Markets

Microsoft Claims MDASH Outperforms Competitors in Cybersecurity Benchmark

Anthropic's Claude Chats Accidentally Indexed on Google Due to Coding Error

Regulated Perpetual Futures Launch on Wall Street Amid Caution from Banks

Nvidia, Microsoft, IBM Form Open Secure AI Alliance for Cybersecurity

Atlanta Activist Faces Charges After Using Phone Duress Password at Airport

Uphold Reduces Workforce by 17% Amid Shift to Enterprise Focus

Bitmine Approaches 5% Ownership of Ethereum Supply with $11.8 Billion Assets

Circle Acquires IBM's Blockchain Patent Portfolio, Expands USDC Capabilities

Understanding Perpetual Swaps in Crypto Trading

Fanatics Acquires Regulated Exchange to Expand Prediction Markets

Cantor Advises AMINA on Potential Public Listing Path for Crypto Bank

Solana

Dogecoin and Ether Lead Crypto Pullback Amid Market Consolidation

Solana Releases New SDK Versions and Accepts Fee Change Proposal

Mubadala Capital Launches Tokenized Fund with Coinbase's Support

Analysis Considers Rent Reduction on Solana to Enhance Scalability

Bitcoin

Bitcoin Holds Steady at $65,000 Amid Tech Selloff as Fed Meeting Approaches

DeFi

Lido Initiates $16.5 Billion Staked Ether Migration to Optimize Validator Network

Markets

Bitcoin Declines 2.7% Amid Asian Stock Market Sell-Off

Solana projects

Solana

Dogecoin and Ether Lead Crypto Pullback Amid Market Consolidation

Solana Releases New SDK Versions and Accepts Fee Change Proposal

Mubadala Capital Launches Tokenized Fund with Coinbase's Support

Analysis Considers Rent Reduction on Solana to Enhance Scalability

Bitcoin

Bitcoin Holds Steady at $65,000 Amid Tech Selloff as Fed Meeting Approaches

DeFi

Lido Initiates $16.5 Billion Staked Ether Migration to Optimize Validator Network

Markets

Bitcoin Declines 2.7% Amid Asian Stock Market Sell-Off

Understanding Perpetual Swaps in Crypto Trading

Strategy Adds $525M to Cash Reserve, Skips Bitcoin Purchase for Fifth Week

Michael Saylor's Strategy Increases Cash Reserve to $3.75 Billion

Robinhood Chain Sees Fivefold Growth in Real-World Assets As Tokenized Stocks Trade

Real-World Assets Surpass Crypto Trading on Hyperliquid for First Time

Uniswap Introduces Permissioned Trading Pools for Tokenized Assets

Prediction Market Traders Increase Odds of Fed Rate Hike Ahead of Meeting

Fanatics Acquires CFTC-Registered Exchange for Prediction Markets

Regulated Perpetual Futures Launch on Wall Street Amid Caution from Banks

Fanatics Acquires CFTC-Registered Exchange for Prediction Markets

Microsoft Claims MDASH Outperforms Competitors in Cybersecurity Benchmark

Anthropic's Claude Chats Accidentally Indexed on Google Due to Coding Error

Regulated Perpetual Futures Launch on Wall Street Amid Caution from Banks

Nvidia, Microsoft, IBM Form Open Secure AI Alliance for Cybersecurity

Atlanta Activist Faces Charges After Using Phone Duress Password at Airport

Uphold Reduces Workforce by 17% Amid Shift to Enterprise Focus

Bitmine Approaches 5% Ownership of Ethereum Supply with $11.8 Billion Assets

Circle Acquires IBM's Blockchain Patent Portfolio, Expands USDC Capabilities

Understanding Perpetual Swaps in Crypto Trading

Fanatics Acquires Regulated Exchange to Expand Prediction Markets

Cantor Advises AMINA on Potential Public Listing Path for Crypto Bank

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