Bitcoin price forecasts diverge as US-Iran war tensions fueled an ongoing oil and bond-market surge, while July Fed rate-hike odds neared 40%. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/markets/bitcoin-dips-below-65k-iran-war-sparks-100-oil-us-bond-spike?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Monthly Archives: July 2026
Crypto industry to contribute $55B to US economy in 2026: NCA study
The research released by the organization said that crypto companies will directly or indirectly lead to 232,000 jobs across the entire US economy in 2026. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-industry-contributed-us-economy-2026-nca?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
As BitMEX exits, analysts warn crypto consolidation is accelerating
BitMEX’s shutdown marks the end of one of crypto’s earliest derivatives exchanges as analysts point to rising regulatory costs, market concentration and the shift toward licensed trading venues. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/as-bitmex-exits-analysts-warn-crypto-consolidation-is-accelerating?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Robinhood CEO’s X account hacked in apparent memecoin scam
A hacker reportedly took over Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev’s X account to promote a fake “VLAD” memecoin, posting what appeared to be a malicious token contract address. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/robinhood-ceo-x-account-hacked-in-apparent-memecoin-scam?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Goldman Sachs CEO backs ‘not perfect’ CLARITY Act as vote expected soon
Goldman chief David Solomon will support the crypto market structure bill now in Congress, even as financial companies and banks are hesitant over provisions on stablecoins. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/goldman-sachs-ceo-clarity-act-stablecoin-vote?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Here’s why the CLARITY Act’s ethics deal may be so hard to reach
Both parties say they want US crypto market structure legislation, but a dispute over ethics rules and who enforces them is becoming the bill’s biggest obstacle. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/magazine/heres-why-the-clarity-acts-ethics-deal-may-be-so-hard-to-reach?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
BTC treasury firm Empery Digital invests $20M in AI data center developer Cardinal Data Power
The investment marks Empery’s latest push into AI infrastructure as the company shifts capital away from its Bitcoin treasury strategy. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-treasury-firm-empery-digital-invests-20m-in-ai-data-center-developer-cardinal-data-power?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Ethereum nears market bottom against Bitcoin, though key signals remain unconfirmed: CryptoQuant
Ether trades below its realized price while onchain indicators point to easing selling pressure and recovering demand, though a definitive cycle bottom has yet to emerge. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/ethereum-nears-market-bottom-against-bitcoin-key-signals-remain-unconfirmed-cryptoquant?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Fears of AI-driven DeFi hack epidemic overstated for now — but not for long
Are the fears of an AI driven hacking epidemic totally overblown, or is this just the lull before the storm? Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/magazine/ai-hasnt-unleashed-a-defi-hackpocalypse-but-its-making-every-weakness-more-dangerous?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Strategy-led group pledges $15M to quantum-proof Bitcoin network
A consortium led by Strategy and BlackRock has pledged $15 million to secure the Bitcoin network from the threat of a quantum computing breakthrough. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/strategy-consortium-15m-quantum-proof-bitcoin?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound