Month: July 2026

Satsuma’s Bitcoin Treasury Collapses, Leaving Shareholders 18p on the Pound

In Bitcoin news today, Satsuma Technology raised £163.6M in August 2025 to build a Bitcoin treasury on the London Stock Exchange, and is now expected to return between £26.8M and £30M to shareholders after wind-down costs. That is roughly 18p…

Bitcoin Options Scream Bullish as Traders Pile Into $72K and $80K Calls

Key Takeaways Bitcoin futures open interest hit $49.82 billion on July 22, led by Binance’s $9.24 billion share. Deribit calls outnumber puts 65.88% to 34.12%, showing traders favor higher bitcoin prices through 2026. Binance max pain data points to $72,000…

ETH Holds Crucial Support as $2K Comes Into View

Ethereum has staged a notable recovery from its June lows. It has reclaimed some important support levels and is now pushing toward a major technical barrier. While short-term momentum continues to favor buyers, the broader trend remains challenged by overhead…

What is a money transmitter? The definition on trial

Two developers went to prison-facing trials over four words in a 1970s-era framework: what counts as transmitting money. The answer decides whether writing DeFi code is a regulated financial business or protected publishing, and Section 604 of the CLARITY Act…

A 1,900% Surge May Be Sending a Bigger Warning Than Oil Prices

Key Takeaways War-risk premiums for tankers crossing the Strait of Hormuz have surged nearly 1,900%. A single transit for a $100 million tanker could now carry an insurance bill of about $5 million. Rising shipping costs could feed into fuel…

Pavel Durov’s Native Telegram Wallet Play: What It Means for Gram’s Price

Telegram founder Pavel Durov announced on July 21, 2026, that the messaging app will roll out a native, non-custodial wallet across all versions of its app, targeting more than 1 billion monthly active users with instant, zero-fee crypto transactions. GRAM,…

Ethereum price charges toward $2,000 as Nasdaq rally revives demand

Ethereum price has climbed from $1,800 to an intraday high near $1,945 after a technology-led Wall Street rebound revived risk appetite, although resistance below $2,000 has kept traders cautious. Summary Ethereum price holds above $1,900 after a Nasdaq-led rebound lifted…

The Digital Chamber Sues the State of Illinois Over First-Ever 0.2% Crypto Tax

Key Takeaways The Digital Chamber filed suit in Sangamon County on July 21, against Illinois’ new crypto tax. The 0.2% tax on digital asset activity takes effect January 1, 2027, and could raise $60 million yearly. The Digital Chamber calls…

The banks hired lawyers to stop Ripple’s bank

The lobby representing JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, and Citigroup has retained counsel to challenge the regulator that approved crypto’s bank charters. No suit has been filed. The threat is doing the work, and the fight underneath it decides who gets to…

Treasury Secretary Bessent Says CLARITY Act Is at the ‘1-Yard Line’

Key Takeaways Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said July 21 the CLARITY Act has reached the “1-yard line.” Bitcoin rose toward $67,000 and Coinbase shares jumped 13% after Bessent’s comments. Indivisible, Demand Progress, and the Revolving Door Project are pressuring Gillibrand…