📰 Senator Lummis Advocates for CLARITY Act to Safeguard Customer Assets 🗓️ Jul 22 2026 15:36 UTC - Ayanfe Fakunle Senator Lummis advocates for the CLARITY Act, emphasizing the need to protect customer assets. Here's why it's crucial for regulation. ➤ Senator Lummis is advocating for the CLARITY Act to establish a comprehensive regulatory framework for digital assets, aiming to protect customer assets and maintain U.S. economic competitiveness. ➤ Concerns have been raised by law enforcement regarding potential regulatory gaps within the Act that could be exploited by bad actors, potentially undermining consumer protections. ➤ The passage of the CLARITY Act is seen as crucial for the U.S. to retain innovation and economic opportunities in the digital asset space, with potential risks of losing ground to other jurisdictions if not addressed. #clarityact #senatorlummis #digitalassets #customerassets #regulatoryframework #consumerprotection #innovation #useconomicleadership #regulatorygaps 🔗 Read more at:

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Senator Lummis Advocates for CLARITY Act to Safeguard Customer Assets

Senator Lummis advocates for the CLARITY Act, emphasizing the need to protect customer assets. Here's why it's crucial for regulation.

📰 Bitcoin and XRP Excluded from S&P Dow Jones & Pantera Crypto Index 🗓️ Jul 22 2026 07:31 UTC - Varinder Singh S&P Dow Jones Indices and Pantera Capital leave out Bitcoin and XRP from their new revenue and real-world utility based crypto index. ➤ S&P Dow Jones Indices and Pantera Capital have launched a new crypto index, the S&P Pantera Digital Asset Index, focusing on revenue generation and real-world utility. ➤ Notably, Bitcoin (BTC) and XRP were excluded due to not meeting the revenue-generation requirement, while Ethereum (ETH), Binance Coin (BNB), and Solana (SOL) are among the top constituents. ➤ This index aims to bring traditional financial benchmark discipline to digital assets, prioritizing verifiable economic activity over hype and price momentum. #spdowjones #panteracapital #cryptoindex #bitcoin #xrp #ethereum #binancecoin #solana #realworldutility #revenuegeneration 🔗 Read more at:

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Bitcoin and XRP Excluded from S&P Dow Jones & Pantera Crypto Index

S&P Dow Jones Indices and Pantera Capital leave out Bitcoin and XRP from their new revenue and real-world utility based crypto index.

📰 Winklevoss Twins Donated $10 Million From Bitcoin Sale To Trump Super PAC 🗓️ Jul 22 2026 17:21 UTC - Mathew Di Salvo Crypto entrepreneurs Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss have again donated their Bitcoin to President Trump. ➤ Winklevoss twins donated over $10 million in Bitcoin to Trump's MAGA Inc. super PAC. ➤ The donation follows a period of regulatory scrutiny for Gemini and aligns with Trump's pro-crypto stance. ➤ This move highlights the intersection of cryptocurrency, political influence, and corporate strategy. #winklevosstwins #bitcoin #trump #superpac #magainc #gemini #crypto #politicaldonation #regulation 🔗 Read more at:

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Winklevoss Twins Donated $10 Million From Bitcoin Sale To Trump Super PAC

Crypto entrepreneurs Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss have again donated their Bitcoin to President Trump.

📰 Worldcoin (WLD) Price Prediction: Can Grayscale’s Worldcoin ETF Filing Trigger a WLD Rebound Above $0.45? 🗓️ Jul 22 2026 17:42 UTC - Ahmed Ishtiaque Worldcoin (WLD) is facing a pivotal test after Grayscale filed a Form S-1 registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for a proposed spot Worldcoin ETF. ➤ Grayscale has filed a Form S-1 registration statement with the SEC for a proposed spot Worldcoin (WLD) ETF, aiming to increase accessibility for traditional investors. ➤ Despite the ETF filing, WLD's price remains under pressure, trading below recent highs, with technical indicators suggesting a cautious outlook and resistance around $0.45. ➤ On-chain data shows significant USDC inflows into a Worldcoin-labeled wallet, but its direct impact on WLD's price is uncertain, while the project's biometric verification technology continues to face debate. #worldcoin #wld #grayscale #etf #sec #tokenization #cryptocurrency #priceprediction #technicalanalysis #onchaindata 🔗 Read more at:

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Worldcoin (WLD) Price Prediction: Can Grayscale’s Worldcoin ETF Filing Trigger a WLD Rebound Above $0.45?

Worldcoin (WLD) is facing a pivotal test after Grayscale filed a Form S-1 registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (...

📰 STON.fi Launches Cross-Chain Swaps, Connecting TON to TRON and EVM Stablecoin Economy 🗓️ Jul 21 2026 10:50 UTC Road Town, British Virgin Islands, 21st July 2026, Chainwire ➤ STON.fi has launched cross-chain swap functionality, enabling direct movement of stablecoins between TON, TRON, and various EVM-compatible networks. ➤ This feature aims to simplify inter-ecosystem capital flow, connecting TON to major liquidity pools and DeFi protocols without centralized exchanges or bridges. ➤ The new service, powered by STON.fi's Omniston execution layer, offers fast and predictable swaps, enhancing user experience and accessibility across different blockchain networks. #stonfi #crosschainswaps #tonnetwork #tronnetwork #evmchains #stablecoins #omniston #decentralizedfinance #selfcustodial #liquidityproviders 🔗 Read more at:

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STON.fi Launches Cross-Chain Swaps, Connecting TON to TRON and EVM Stablecoin Economy

Road Town, British Virgin Islands, 21st July 2026, Chainwire

📰 Strategy stopped buying Bitcoin. The flywheel runs backward 🗓️ Jul 22 2026 11:35 UTC Four weeks without buying, two spent selling, and stock sales funding cash instead of coins. Inside the reversal of crypto's most copied machine. ➤ MicroStrategy, a major corporate holder of Bitcoin, has halted its strategy of continuously buying Bitcoin, shifting to selling some holdings to fund dividend payments and build a cash reserve. ➤ This reversal is driven by the company's stock trading below the value of its Bitcoin holdings (mNAV < 1), making further Bitcoin purchases dilutive, and the need to service preferred stock dividends. ➤ The shift by MicroStrategy, which pioneered the corporate Bitcoin treasury strategy, signals a potential change in market dynamics for other companies holding Bitcoin, moving from consistent buyers to conditional sellers. #microstrategy #bitcoin #treasurymanagement #mnav #preferredstock #flywheel #corporatebitcoin #marketsignal #dividendpayments #assetbackedtoken 🔗 Read more at:

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Strategy stopped buying Bitcoin. The flywheel runs backward

Four weeks without buying, two spent selling, and stock sales funding cash instead of coins. Inside the reversal of crypto's most copied machine.

📰 Circle (CRCL) and Coinbase (COIN) Shares Slide After Lukewarm Analyst Rating 🗓️ Jul 22 2026 17:35 UTC Circle (CRCL) dropped 4.6% and Coinbase (COIN) fell 4.2% after Raymond James issued Market Perform ratings, citing valuation concerns and limited upside. The post Circle (CRCL) and Coinbase (COIN) Shares Slide After Lukewarm Analyst Rating appeared first on Blockonomi. ➤ Circle (CRCL) and Coinbase (COIN) shares experienced declines following neutral 'Market Perform' ratings from Raymond James, citing valuation concerns and limited upside potential. ➤ Coinbase faces increased competition from E*Trade and Charles Schwab entering the spot crypto trading market, while Circle is impacted by significant insider selling and high valuation multiples. ➤ The article highlights concerns about the broader crypto market's recovery timing and the competitive landscape for digital asset platforms. #circle #coinbase #raymondjames #analystrating #marketperform #valuationconcerns #insiderselling #cryptotrading #competition #usdc 🔗 Read more at:

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Circle (CRCL) and Coinbase (COIN) Shares Slide After Lukewarm Analyst Rating

Circle (CRCL) dropped 4.6% and Coinbase (COIN) fell 4.2% after Raymond James issued Market Perform ratings, citing valuation concerns and limited u...

📰 Wanchain Cardano Bridge Exploit Drains 515M NIGHT, Token Plunges 30% to Record Low 🗓️ Jul 21 2026 15:46 UTC - BlockchainReporter Wanchain's Cardano bridge exploit drained 515M NIGHT from Midnight's treasury, triggering a 30% intraday crash to $0.016, the token's record low. ➤ A Wanchain-Cardano bridge exploit resulted in the theft of approximately 515 million NIGHT tokens, valued at around $9 million, from Midnight's treasury. ➤ The exploit, caused by a non-injective signed-message encoding flaw allowing signature reuse, led to a 30% crash in the NIGHT token's price to a record low. ➤ This incident highlights the significant cross-chain security risks, particularly as tokenized real-world assets increasingly rely on bridges for interoperability. #wanchain #cardano #bridgeexploit #midnight #nighttoken #treasury #signaturereuse #crosschainsecurity #realworldassets #tokenization 🔗 Read more at:

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Wanchain Cardano Bridge Exploit Drains 515M NIGHT, Token Plunges 30% to Record Low

Wanchain's Cardano bridge exploit drained 515M NIGHT from Midnight's treasury, triggering a 30% intraday crash to $0.016, the token's record low.

📰 A $223M DAO vote could turn governance into a cash-out button 🗓️ Jun 28 2026 18:39 UTC - CryptoNews GnosisDAO's GIP-151 passed with 215% of the required quorum, 49 votes representing a voting weight roughly 2.15 times the 75,000 $GNO minimum threshold. The proposal authorized a one-time ➤ GnosisDAO's GIP-151 passed, allowing GNO holders to redeem tokens for a share of treasury assets, effectively turning governance tokens into a claim on the balance sheet. ➤ This move introduces 'NAV activism' to DAOs, where token holders can vote to extract value, similar to closed-end fund activism, potentially repricing governance tokens based on treasury value. ➤ The article highlights significant legal and regulatory risks, particularly concerning the Howey test and the Investment Company Act, as such redemptions could be viewed as investment contracts or resemble regulated investment vehicles. #gnosisdao #gip151 #governancetoken #treasuryredemption #dao #navdiscount #activism #sec #howeytest #investmentcontract 🔗 Read more at:

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A $223M DAO vote could turn governance into a cash-out button

GnosisDAO's GIP-151 passed with 215% of the required quorum, 49 votes representing a voting weight roughly 2.15 times the 75,000 $GNO minimum thres...

📰 DIA unveils ZK system delivering verifiable offchain data for onchain assets - Crypto Economy 🗓️ Jul 22 2026 17:19 UTC - Guido Battigelli DIA launched DIA ZK, an offchain data verification layer that generates cryptographic proofs verifiable directly on the blockchain. ➤ DIA has launched DIA ZK, a new system that uses zero-knowledge proofs to verify offchain data for onchain assets, enhancing transparency and trust. ➤ The system addresses critical issues in DeFi, particularly for stablecoins and RWAs, by cryptographically linking offchain backing to onchain value without revealing sensitive information. ➤ Regulatory frameworks like MiCA and the proposed GENIUS Act are driving the demand for such verifiable data solutions, making continuous backing verification a legal requirement. #diazk #zeroknowledgeproofs #offchaindata #onchainassets #stablecoins #rwa #zktls #mica #geniusact #oracles 🔗 Read more at:

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DIA unveils ZK system delivering verifiable offchain data for onchain assets - Crypto Economy

DIA launched DIA ZK, an offchain data verification layer that generates cryptographic proofs verifiable directly on the blockchain.

📰 How Launchpads Help New Crypto Projects Raise Capital 🗓️ Jul 21 2026 20:07 UTC - Damilola Esebame Crypto startups raised 16.1 billion dollars through token launches in 2024 alone, according to Qubit Capital. That figure confirmed launchpads as a primary capital-formation channel for early-stage blockchain projects globally. ➤ Crypto launchpads are crucial platforms for early-stage blockchain projects to raise capital through structured token sales, with IDOs and IEOs being primary formats. ➤ The landscape is evolving with increased regulatory scrutiny, including the SEC's Reg Crypto framework and the GENIUS Act, impacting how token sales operate in the US and globally. ➤ Investors face risks such as rug pulls and smart contract vulnerabilities, while regulatory changes are likely to consolidate the market around fewer, more compliant platforms. #cryptolaunchpads #tokensales #fundraising #ido #ieo #secregulation #geniusact #investorrisks #blockchainstartups #capitalformation 🔗 Read more at:

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How Launchpads Help New Crypto Projects Raise Capital

Crypto startups raised 16.1 billion dollars through token launches in 2024 alone, according to Qubit Capital. That figure confirmed launchpads as a...

📰 Cryptocurrencies Price Prediction: Solana, Hyperliquid & Ondo – Asian Wrap 22 July 🗓️ Jul 22 2026 14:41 UTC - FXStreet Team Solana (SOL) steadies at $78 on Wednesday, up over 2% so far this week. Institutional demand shows positive signs with SOL spot Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) recording a second consecutive day of inflow this week. In addition, strengthening derivatives metrics support further gains ahead. ➤ Solana (SOL) shows positive institutional demand with ETF inflows and strengthening derivatives, suggesting potential further gains. ➤ Hyperliquid (HYPE) is facing easing demand and elevated liquidations, with institutional investors on the sidelines. ➤ Ondo (ONDO) is rallying, enabling tokenized stocks as collateral for perpetual futures, significantly increasing tokenized stock market capitalization. #solana #ondo #hyperliquid #etfs #tokenizedstocks #derivatives #defi #institutionaldemand #collateral 🔗 Read more at:

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Cryptocurrencies Price Prediction: Solana, Hyperliquid & Ondo – Asian Wrap 22 July

Solana (SOL) steadies at $78 on Wednesday, up over 2% so far this week. Institutional demand shows positive signs with SOL spot Exchange Traded Fun...

📰 Andrew Cuomo Joins OKX as NYSE Explores Stock Tokenization - Tekedia 🗓️ Jul 22 2026 11:00 UTC - Paul Ugbede Godwin Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s appointment to the board of cryptocurrency exchange OKX, alongside reports of a partnership between the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and OKX to advance stock tokenization initiatives, marks a significant convergence between traditional finance and digital assets. These developments signal that the boundaries separating Wall Street and blockchain-based finance […] ➤ Former NY Governor Andrew Cuomo joins crypto exchange OKX's board, bringing regulatory expertise. ➤ The NYSE is reportedly partnering with OKX to explore stock tokenization, signaling a convergence of traditional finance and blockchain. ➤ These developments suggest a maturing crypto industry, with institutions integrating blockchain for enhanced market efficiency, accessibility, and liquidity. #andrewcuomo #okx #nyse #stocktokenization #traditionalfinance #digitalassets #blockchain #regulatoryexpertise #institutionaladoption #capitalmarkets 🔗 Read more at:

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Andrew Cuomo Joins OKX as NYSE Explores Stock Tokenization - Tekedia

Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s appointment to the board of cryptocurrency exchange OKX, alongside reports of a partnership between the N...

📰 Kraken Expands xStocks to Global Markets via GTN Partnership 🗓️ Jul 22 2026 16:20 UTC - Sead Fadilpasic Kraken's parent company is expanding xStocks globally via GTN, bringing equities from Hong Kong, the UK, and South Korea on-chain. ➤ Kraken is expanding its tokenized stock offering (xStocks) globally through a partnership with GTN, moving beyond US equities. ➤ The expansion will initially include equities from Hong Kong, the UK, and South Korea, with plans for further European market integration. ➤ This initiative aims to provide investors with broader access, extended trading hours, fractional ownership, and seamless integration between traditional finance and the crypto world. #kraken #xstocks #gtn #tokenizedstocks #globalmarkets #hongkong #unitedkingdom #southkorea #fractionalownership #blockchain 🔗 Read more at:

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Kraken Expands xStocks to Global Markets via GTN Partnership

Kraken's parent company is expanding xStocks globally via GTN, bringing equities from Hong Kong, the UK, and South Korea on-chain.

📰 Kraken’s Parent Company Payward and GTN Partner to Launch Tokenized Equities via xStocks 🗓️ Jul 22 2026 16:05 UTC Kraken's parent Payward partners with GTN to offer tokenized equities via xStocks, expanding on-chain access to traditional stocks amid rising tokenization. ➤ Kraken's parent company, Payward, has partnered with GTN to launch tokenized equities through its xStocks platform, aiming to expand on-chain access to traditional stocks. ➤ This collaboration integrates GTN's trading infrastructure with Payward's blockchain-based framework, enabling the creation, issuance, and trading of tokenized stocks on-chain, potentially offering 24/7 access and DeFi composability. ➤ The move signifies a growing trend of crypto firms entering the tokenized RWA space, positioning Kraken as a competitor to other platforms offering similar services, while navigating a complex regulatory environment. #kraken #payward #gtn #xstocks #tokenizedequities #onchain #securities #defi #regulatorylandscape #capitalmarkets 🔗 Read more at:

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Kraken’s Parent Company Payward and GTN Partner to Launch Tokenized Equities via xStocks

Kraken's parent Payward partners with GTN to offer tokenized equities via xStocks, expanding on-chain access to traditional stocks amid rising toke...

📰 Falcon Finance Launches Falcon Card, Bringing USDf To Everyday Payments 🗓️ Jul 22 2026 16:01 UTC - Shahzaib Ahmed Falcon Finance launches Falcon Card that lets users spend tokenized RWAs, mint USDf, and access on-chain liquidity across 90+ jurisdictions worldwide. ➤ Falcon Finance has launched the Falcon Card, enabling users to spend tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) and access on-chain liquidity across over 90 jurisdictions. ➤ The card facilitates the minting of USDf, Falcon Finance's synthetic dollar, by using tokenized gold and stocks as collateral, thereby unlocking liquidity without selling core holdings. ➤ This initiative aims to expand the practical use cases of tokenized assets beyond investment, integrating them into everyday commerce and potentially driving broader blockchain adoption. #falconcard #falconfinance #tokenizedrwas #usdf #onchainliquidity #syntheticdollar #tokenizedgold #tokenizedstocks #everydaypayments #90jurisdictions 🔗 Read more at:

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Falcon Finance Launches Falcon Card, Bringing USDf To Everyday Payments

Falcon Finance launches Falcon Card that lets users spend tokenized RWAs, mint USDf, and access on-chain liquidity across 90+ jurisdictions worldwide.

📰 Scott Bessent Urges Congress to Pass Clarity Act Before Recess 🗓️ Jul 22 2026 16:15 UTC - Ethan Collins Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says Congress is at the "1-yard line" on the Clarity Act, urging lawmakers to approve the landmark cryptocurrency leg ➤ Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is urging Congress to pass the Clarity Act, a significant cryptocurrency market structure bill, before their upcoming recess. ➤ The Clarity Act aims to establish a clearer regulatory framework for digital assets in the U.S., addressing long-standing uncertainty for businesses and investors. ➤ Passage of the bill is seen as crucial for fostering innovation, strengthening investor protection, and enhancing the U.S.'s position in the global digital asset market. #clarityact #scottbessent #cryptocurrencyregulation #congress #digitalassets #blockchain #regulatoryframework #financialmarket #investorprotection #unitedstates 🔗 Read more at:

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Scott Bessent Urges Congress to Pass Clarity Act Before Recess

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says Congress is at the &#34;1-yard line&#34; on the Clarity Act, urging lawmakers to approve the landmark cryptoc...

📰 Crypto perps face renewed scrutiny after watchdog flags retail risks - Cryptopolitan 🗓️ Jul 22 2026 03:26 UTC - ByMicah Abiodun ➤ Consumer advocacy groups, like Better Markets, are actively pushing for stricter regulations on crypto perpetual futures due to high risks for retail investors. ➤ Perpetual futures, characterized by high leverage, 24/7 trading, and automatic liquidations, represent a significant and growing segment of the crypto derivatives market. ➤ Regulatory oversight remains limited, as much of the trading occurs on offshore exchanges, creating uncertainty and a need for consumer advocates to bridge the gap. #cryptoperpetualfutures #retailinvestors #regulatoryscrutiny #consumeradvocacy #bettermarkets #highleverage #automaticliquidation #fundingrates #offshoreexchanges #riskmanagement 🔗 Read more at:

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Crypto perps face renewed scrutiny after watchdog flags retail risks - Cryptopolitan

Consumer advocacy groups, like Better Markets, are actively pushing for stricter regulations on crypto perpetual futures due to high risks for reta...

📰 Uphold launches one-step crypto-to-stock trading for 4,000+ U.S. securities 🗓️ Jul 22 2026 08:30 UTC - Olivia Stephanie Uphold launches one-step crypto-to-stock trading for 4,000+ U.S. stocks and ETFs, with fractional investing and planned 24/5 trading access. ➤ Uphold has launched a new feature allowing U.S. customers to trade over 4,000 U.S. stocks and ETFs directly from their cryptocurrency holdings. ➤ The service converts crypto to USD before executing stock trades through a registered broker-dealer, offering fractional investing and aiming for 24/5 trading access. ➤ This move aligns with a broader trend of crypto platforms expanding into traditional financial markets, offering integrated multi-asset investment experiences. #uphold #cryptotostocktrading #ussecurities #etfs #fractionalinvesting #brokerdealer #multiassetstrategy #robinhood #kraken #binance 🔗 Read more at:

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Uphold launches one-step crypto-to-stock trading for 4,000+ U.S. securities

Uphold launches one-step crypto-to-stock trading for 4,000+ U.S. stocks and ETFs, with fractional investing and planned 24/5 trading access.

📰 Trump Media's plan to sell access to Trump's posts draws calls for SEC scrutiny - Cryptopolitan 🗓️ Jul 22 2026 14:04 UTC - ByHannah Collymore ➤ Representative Ritchie Torres is urging the SEC to investigate Trump Media's Truth API, which sells expedited access to President Trump's social media posts to Wall Street firms. ➤ The core concern is whether this practice constitutes a violation of federal securities laws, potentially amounting to a form of insider trading or market manipulation due to Trump's significant ownership stake. ➤ The article also touches upon broader ethical debates surrounding politicians profiting from digital assets and the complexities of proposed legislation like the CLARITY Act. #trumpmedia #truthapi #secscrutiny #insidertrading #marketmanipulation #politicalfinance #regulatoryinvestigation #socialmediadata #financiallaw 🔗 Read more at:

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Trump Media's plan to sell access to Trump's posts draws calls for SEC scrutiny - Cryptopolitan

Representative Ritchie Torres is urging the SEC to investigate Trump Media's Truth API, which sells expedited access to President Trump's social me...