The UK's Crypto and Digital Assets All-Party Parliamentary Group has written to chief executives of all major UK banks requesting they explain their policies on providing services to cryptocurrency companies, warning that service denials threaten industry growth.
Grayscale Investments withdrew its S-1 registration statements with the SEC for spot ETFs tied to Cardano (ADA), Hedera (HBAR), and Polkadot (DOT) on August 7, 2026, with all three filings pulled within a 190-second window. No reason was provided for the withdrawals, and no securities had been issued or sold.
U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds attracted $853.54 million in net inflows during the week ending August 7, 2026, marking their best weekly performance since mid-April. BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) dominated with approximately $693 million of the total inflows.
Strategy chairman Michael Saylor posted a cryptic 'Doing Business' message on August 9, 2026, days after the company disclosed selling 1,638 BTC at approximately $64,000 per coin—a 15% loss—to fund preferred stock dividends. The company now holds 842,138 BTC valued at $54.66 billion with $9 billion in unrealized losses.
Cryptocurrency exchange Bitget has signed a cooperation agreement with Bhutan's Gelephu Mindfulness City Authority to establish a local presence and pursue a financial services license under the city's virtual assets framework. The move positions Bitget in Bhutan's emerging crypto-friendly special economic zone.
Bitcoin miner MARA Holdings secured $600 million in loans from Coinbase Credit and Two Prime Lending on August 4, 2026, pledging 18,750 BTC (valued at approximately $1.2 billion) as collateral to finance expansion into artificial intelligence infrastructure and power generation. The move comes amid concerns after the company sold nearly all its mined Bitcoin and MARA stock dropped 10.9% following the announcement.
Coinbase rolled out 24-hour, five-days-a-week trading access to nearly 4,000 US stocks for eligible UK customers on August 6, 2026, allowing users to trade equities and crypto within the same app with zero commissions and fractional investing starting at £1. The expansion marks a significant step in Coinbase's 'Everything Exchange' strategy to move beyond digital assets.
Coinbase began rolling out access to nearly 4,000 US stocks to eligible UK customers on August 6, 2026, offering 24-hour trading five days a week with zero commissions and fractional shares. The service integrates equities with crypto in a single app as part of the company's 'Everything Exchange' strategy.
Wells Fargo announced plans to launch blockchain-based tokenized deposits for corporate and commercial clients, enabling 24/7 fund transfers and settlements. The move comes as JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Citigroup, and Wells Fargo consolidate their separate blockchain deposit projects into a single shared network operated by The Clearing House.
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $211.5 million in net inflows on August 4, 2026, with BlackRock's IBIT fund accounting for $170 million. Bitcoin price held steady near $64,000 despite the strong institutional demand.
Prediction market platform Polymarket is in talks to raise approximately $1 billion at a valuation exceeding $20 billion, more than double its $9 billion valuation from October 2025. The fundraising comes months after the company closed an earlier round with investment from hedge fund D.E. Shaw & Co.
Nasdaq-listed crypto treasury company ZeroStack disclosed in a regulatory filing that substantial doubt exists about its ability to continue operating over the next year, reversing its assessment from three months earlier following significant cryptocurrency losses.
Mastercard has finalized its acquisition of BVNK, a London-based cryptocurrency infrastructure platform and Ripple partner, for $1.5 billion plus $300 million in earnouts. The deal expands Mastercard's capabilities in the stablecoin payments market, adding BVNK's infrastructure that processes $30 billion in annual stablecoin volume across 130 countries.
Trump Media & Technology Group transferred 2,628 BTC to Crypto.com exchange, reducing its holdings to approximately 4,261 Bitcoin. The company has now sold over 7,000 BTC since acquiring 11,542 BTC near record prices, with cumulative losses estimated at $555 million.
Enlivex Therapeutics has entered into a securities purchase agreement with an institutional investor for a private placement valued between $400-800 million, with the investor potentially funding the deal using RAIN tokens, raising concerns among shareholders.
Zhibao Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: ZBAO), an InsurTech company, announced on July 31, 2026 that it has signed a definitive Securities Purchase Agreement with non-U.S. investors for a private investment in public equity (PIPE) financing to be paid in Bitcoin, with investors contributing 2,380 Bitcoin for company shares.
Robinhood Markets reported second quarter 2026 revenues of $1.31 billion, up 32% year-over-year, with diluted earnings per share rising 48% to $0.62. The trading platform also recorded $22 billion in net deposits and reached 4.8 million Gold subscribers.
More than 100 institutional participants have joined Ethereum Institutional, a collaborative effort to support enterprise adoption of the Ethereum blockchain ecosystem amid growing institutional interest in blockchain technology.
Aviva Investors has launched a tokenized share class of its US Dollar Liquidity Fund on the XRP Ledger after receiving approval from Irish regulators, marking a significant institutional adoption of blockchain technology for traditional asset management.
Digital Currency Group-owned cryptocurrency exchange Luno announced layoffs affecting approximately 20% of its global workforce on July 28, 2026, as CEO James Lanigan restructures operations to focus on automation, institutional clients, and financial infrastructure amid weakening retail trading activity.
FINMA-regulated Swiss digital-asset bank AMINA is evaluating multiple paths to go public, including an IPO, SPAC merger, or reverse merger, with financial services firm Cantor Fitzgerald providing advisory services. The bank states its immediate priority remains securing strategic capital for growth.
IBM's blockchain patent portfolio — spanning over 680 patent families in banking, insurance, and cloud security — was acquired by Circle Internet Group in July 2026, making it the largest U.S. holder of blockchain patents.
Tether's gold-backed digital asset XAU₮ received Shariah compliance certification from Amanah Advisors in July 2026, allowing Islamic banks, institutions, and individuals to access blockchain-based physical gold ownership without exposure to interest or leverage.
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded about $8.05 billion in trading volume during the five sessions ending July 24, their lowest total for a full trading week since October 2024. The funds still posted $33.8 million in net weekly inflows, even though a $225.2 million outflow on July 23 ended a seven-session daily inflow streak and was followed by another $240.1 million outflow on July 24. Spot Ether ETFs attracted $103.9 million, more than three times the Bitcoin funds' weekly total, for their third consecutive positive week.
Crypto payment platform MoonPay has added Discover Network as its third major U.S. card network, alongside Visa and Mastercard. The integration allows eligible Discover Network cards to be used for cryptocurrency purchases and sales through MoonPay, while MoonPay said U.S. cardholders can buy thousands of supported tokens, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and Solana.
Ripple has launched Ripple Mint, an enterprise platform that enables institutional customers to mint, redeem, bridge, and manage Ripple USD (RLUSD) stablecoin through web interface and API integration. The platform provides multichain bridging capabilities and automated management tools for institutional operations.
Mubadala Capital, the asset management arm of Abu Dhabi's $385 billion sovereign wealth fund, has launched a tokenized version of one of its private markets investment strategies on multiple blockchains including Solana, Sui, and Base, with Coinbase taking exposure in the fund through a partnership with Abu Dhabi FinTech firm Kaio.
A report commissioned and funded by the National Cryptocurrency Association and conducted by Pragmatic Policy Group estimates that the U.S. cryptocurrency industry directly employs 34,000 people, supports 232,000 jobs in total through supplier activity and worker spending, and will contribute more than $55 billion to U.S. GDP in 2026.
Digital Asset, creator of the Canton blockchain network, announced that South Korea's Shinhan Financial Group and Standard Chartered's SC Ventures had joined its previously announced oversubscribed $355 million funding round. The Block reported, citing a source with direct knowledge of the matter, that the investments added $10 million, bringing the round to $365 million at the same $2 billion equity valuation.
Mirae Asset Consulting raised its planned acquisition stake in cryptocurrency exchange Korbit from 92.06% to 97.15%, increasing the purchase price from 133.5 billion won to 141.4 billion won (additional 7.9 billion won). The transaction, set to be finalized on July 24, represents the first case of a financial company acquiring a crypto exchange in South Korea.
S&P Dow Jones Indices and Pantera Capital have introduced the S&P Pantera Digital Asset Index, a new benchmark designed to provide institutional investors with a disciplined, quality-focused approach to digital asset allocation that emphasizes real utility over price trends.
The market for tokenized U.S. Treasury securities has surged 2.5 times over the past year to approximately $15.9 billion, while Bank of New York Mellon announced plans to enable round-the-clock settlement for both conventional and tokenized Treasuries by 2027.
Strategy, formerly known as MicroStrategy, raised $263.5 million in net proceeds by selling 2,732,318 Class A common shares between July 13 and July 19, 2026. Its U.S. dollar reserve increased by $225 million to $3.225 billion, while its Bitcoin holdings remained unchanged at 843,775 BTC for a second consecutive week.
Galaxy Digital launched Galaxy Curator, a Morpho-based vault curation service distributed via Fireblocks Earn, giving over 2,400 institutional clients access to curated onchain stablecoin yield strategies without managing DeFi infrastructure directly.
Japan's dominant security token platform completed migration of ¥452 billion ($3 billion) in regulated assets from Corda 5 to a dedicated Avalanche L1, achieving 3–5x faster transfers. Concurrently, BlackRock's BUIDL fund on Avalanche surged 105% in seven days to surpass $900 million.
Bitcoin treasury company Strategy sold approximately $467 million worth of MSTR shares last week but did not purchase any bitcoin, instead directing proceeds to its U.S. dollar reserve which now stands at $3 billion. The company's bitcoin holdings remain unchanged at 843,775 BTC.
DeFi lending infrastructure provider Morpho has integrated its protocol into Robinhood's consumer app, allowing retail users to earn approximately 7% yields on USDG stablecoin through onchain credit markets accessed via the Earn feature.
Vanguard, the world's second-largest asset manager with roughly $12 trillion in assets, has posted a job opening for a Head of Digital Assets to shape the firm's cryptocurrency strategy and represent it with regulators, marking a significant reversal from its longtime crypto-skeptical stance.
Luxembourg's financial regulator granted Ripple preliminary approval for a Crypto Asset Service Provider (CASP) license under the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), allowing the company to offer regulated payment services across all 30 EU countries ahead of the July 1 deadline.
The National Business Enterprise Pension Fund, a Japanese corporate pension fund covering approximately 1,200 small and medium-sized businesses, announced plans to allocate roughly 1% of its assets to cryptocurrency during fiscal year 2026.
Standard Chartered analyst Geoff Kendrick initiated coverage on Uniswap with a $100 price target by 2030 (40x current levels), projecting DeFi total value locked to reach $2.7 trillion driven by tokenized real-world assets.
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $213.85 million in net outflows on June 10, marking an 18-day losing streak, as JPMorgan analysts report an accelerating retreat from the debasement trade for both bitcoin and gold.
DBS Group, Singapore's largest bank by assets, announced it will offer tokenized physical gold to retail customers through its digibank app in the second half of 2026, as demand for precious metals grows and Singapore positions itself as a gold trading hub.
Nasdaq-listed Fold Holdings sold approximately $45 million worth of Bitcoin at an average price of $71,000, using $20 million to pay off all secured debt and allocating $25 million for growth initiatives. The company's stock surged between 140-162% following the announcement.
Stablecoin issuer Tether Holdings led a $1.4 billion Series C funding round for German startup Neura Robotics, which develops AI-powered humanoid robots. The round also included participation from Qualcomm, Nvidia, and Amazon, marking one of the largest investments in physical AI and humanoid robotics to date.
SBI Shinsei Bank will begin a pilot program on June 10 allowing its 4.33 million depositors to receive vouchers worth 20% of their interest payments, redeemable for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP. The three-month program represents a novel integration of traditional banking with cryptocurrency rewards.
MicroStrategy, led by chairman Michael Saylor, acquired 1,550 BTC worth approximately $101 million, expanding its Bitcoin treasury to around 845,256 BTC. Bitcoin critic Peter Schiff characterized the purchase as 'damage control.'
Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) acquired 1,550 BTC for $101 million and boosted cash reserves to $1 billion through $181 million in stock sales, resuming accumulation one week after its first bitcoin sale in years. The purchase brings total holdings to 845,256 BTC.
Michael Saylor's Strategy sold 32 bitcoin for approximately $2.5 million between May 26-31, marking the company's first bitcoin sale since 2022 and breaking its multi-year accumulation streak. The sale comes as Strategy's holdings dropped to 843,706 BTC, while shares fell in Monday trading.
Robinhood Markets has completed a $180 million acquisition of Canadian crypto firm WonderFi to enter the Canadian market, while the U.S. Supreme Court has asked the Trump administration to weigh in on a lawsuit dispute involving the company's IPO.
ICE CEO Jeffrey Sprecher disclosed at the Bernstein conference that the NYSE parent company held multiple discussions with Hyperliquid to evaluate the on-chain perpetual futures market, describing it as larger than Nasdaq and seeking a 'level playing field' for the space.
Paxos Securities Settlement Company received SEC registration as a clearing agency under Section 17A, marking the first blockchain-native firm to achieve this status after seven years of engagement with regulators beginning with a 2019 no-action letter.
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission approved the first bitcoin perpetual futures contracts on U.S. regulated exchanges, with Kalshi and Coinbase Financial Markets receiving clearance to offer these products domestically. The landmark approval opens a product class that American traders have long accessed only through offshore platforms.
Mastercard received a BitLicense from the New York State Department of Financial Services, enabling the payments giant to conduct digital asset activities including stablecoin and blockchain-based settlement infrastructure under one of the strictest regulatory frameworks in the U.S.
Consensys, the Ethereum infrastructure company behind MetaMask, has postponed its planned U.S. IPO until at least fall 2026 due to weak and volatile market conditions. This adds to a growing list of crypto firms delaying public offerings.
BNY, the world's largest custodian bank with nearly $59 trillion in assets, is expanding its digital asset custody services into the UAE through local partnerships as institutional demand for secure custody in the region surges.
Morgan Stanley's Amy Oldenburg stated that while the bank launched the first bank-issued Bitcoin ETP, advisors, regulators and balance sheets still have significant progress to make before banks hold Bitcoin directly.
Ondo Finance has partnered with Broadridge Financial Solutions to allow holders of its tokenized stocks and ETFs to participate in on-chain proxy voting, bringing tokenized equities closer to traditional brokerage account functionality. The feature covers Ondo's $700 million in tokenized equities across 250+ stocks.
Tether has proposed merging NYSE-listed bitcoin treasury company Twenty One Capital with Strike and Elektron Energy, with Strike CEO Jack Mallers and Elektron founder Raphael Zagury taking executive roles. Twenty One Capital shares rose on the news.
Block Inc. revealed it holds 28,355 BTC ($2.2 billion) including $1.5 billion in customer Bitcoin and $692 million in corporate treasury, adding 114 BTC in Q1 and committing to regular third-party audited reports.
Crypto treasury company BitMine purchased over 101,000 ETH for $236 million, continuing aggressive accumulation despite holding $6.5 billion in unrealized losses. The company has bought more than 5 million ETH in 10 months.
Morgan Stanley debuted a government money market fund specifically designed for stablecoin issuers to hold reserves, requiring a minimum $10 million investment. The fund is aligned with GENIUS Act requirements and positions the Wall Street giant as a reserve manager for the stablecoin industry.
Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) purchased 34,164 BTC for $2.54 billion last week, bringing total holdings to over 815,000 BTC worth approximately $61 billion—more than 3.8% of Bitcoin's total supply. The purchase was funded by sales of STRC preferred stock and common stock.
A Nomura and Laser Digital survey found 65% of institutional investors now see crypto as a vital portfolio diversifier, with 31% viewing crypto assets positively over the next year—up from 25% in June 2024.
UK asset manager Legal & General Asset Management has tokenized decades-old money market funds worth £50 billion on blockchain rails through Calastone's token network to enable faster settlement and expanded access.
Michael Saylor's Strategy purchased 13,927 BTC for approximately $1 billion entirely through STRC perpetual preferred stock sales, bringing total holdings to 780,897 BTC worth around $55 billion—over 3.7% of total Bitcoin supply.
TD Cowen initiated coverage on Nakamoto, SharpLink, Strive, and Smarter Web with buy ratings, framing public Bitcoin treasury companies as an investable equity category. The firm cut Strategy's price target to $350 on lower Bitcoin assumptions.
Ethereum treasury company BitMine Immersion Technologies uplisted to the New York Stock Exchange and increased its share buyback authorization from previous levels to $4 billion, while holding nearly 4% of Ethereum's total supply.
Financial services giant Charles Schwab, with nearly $12 trillion in client assets, announced plans to launch spot Bitcoin and Ethereum trading through a new 'Schwab Crypto' account by the end of Q2 2026, with early access subscriptions now available.
Stablecoin issuer Circle announced plans to launch cirBTC, a 1:1 Bitcoin-backed token on Ethereum aimed at institutional users seeking DeFi market access. The move positions Circle to compete with existing wrapped Bitcoin providers BitGo and Coinbase.
Japanese firm Metaplanet purchased 5,075 BTC for approximately $400 million in Q1 2026, bringing total holdings to 40,177 BTC and surpassing MARA Holdings to become the third-largest corporate Bitcoin treasury after MicroStrategy and Tesla.
Coinbase received conditional approval from the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to operate as a national trust bank, enabling it to offer federally regulated crypto custody services. The approval moves Coinbase closer to operating as a federally regulated custodian pending final compliance review.
A New Hampshire state authority received a provisional Ba2 (speculative-grade) rating from Moody's for a first-of-its-kind bitcoin-backed municipal bond. BitGo will serve as custodian and liquidation agent, marking an early test of crypto as collateral in traditional public finance markets.
The Department of Labor proposed a rule following Trump's executive order that would enable Americans to invest in crypto and other alternative assets through 401(k) plans, potentially opening trillions in retirement funds to digital assets.
