Month: July 2026

Jim Rickards Asked Robert Kiyosaki to Read One Manuscript, Then His View of Global Finance Changed

Key Takeaways Robert Kiyosaki said a manuscript shared by Jim Rickards changed how he views global finance. Kiyosaki warned commonly held financial assets could face pressure as financial rules shift across markets. His claims remain warnings, with evidence and future…

Kraken wins $22M as Arjun Sethi blasts Operation Chokepoint 2.0

Kraken has secured a $22 million arbitration award against its former auditor Mazars USA, with co-CEO Arjun Sethi linking the dispute to what he described as Operation Chokepoint 2.0. Summary Kraken secured a $22 million arbitration award against former auditor…

Crypto

Did the US Treasury Just Pull Plug on US Strategic Bitcoin Reserve?

In Bitcoin news today, the Bitcoin Strategic Reserve has not been canceled, but it has hit a wall. A jurisdictional dispute between the US Treasury and the Commerce Department over which agency controls oversight has frozen implementation of the Trump…

$12 Trillion Vanguard Signals Deeper Crypto Push With New Head of Digital Assets Position

Key Takeaways Vanguard is hiring a Head of Digital Assets to lead Personal Wealth strategy and execution. The role covers tokenization, stablecoins, custody, settlement, governance, compliance, and client-facing capabilities. The posting gives Vanguard flexibility to shape its digital asset offerings…

Crypto

Was It a Hack or Governance? BONK’s $21M Treasury Vote Divides Crypto

BonkDAO says it has alerted law enforcement about the treasury drain and is coordinating with exchanges to manage the situation. An anonymous wallet spent $4.4 million buying BONK tokens over two days, then used that stash to push through…

Nigel Farage resigns as MP amid crypto donor gifts controversy

Nigel Farage has resigned as a Member of Parliament after confirming he will seek re-election in a by-election while facing scrutiny over multimillion-dollar gifts from figures linked to the crypto industry. Summary Nigel Farage has resigned as MP and will…

Prediction Markets Price Platner’s Maine Senate Exit as All but Certain by Late July

Key Takeaways Kalshi contracts on Platner exiting before July 14 hit an all-time high of 82%, rising to 97% by late July. The Maine Senate winner market swung on the news, with Democrats holding a 59% edge over Republicans at…

Crypto

World ID London: The Sam Altman Orb Scans Hit Oxford Street

World, the digital identity network formerly known as Worldcoin, co-founded by Sam Altman, has opened a permanent flagship at 48 Oxford Street in London, placing its proof-of-human technology at the center of one of the world’s highest-footfall retail corridors. The…

67 Million Crypto Owners Are Not a ‘Rounding Error’

New industry data suggests that crypto ownership has expanded significantly across different demographic groups. Ripple’s Chief Legal Officer Stuart Alderoty has criticized Politico over its interpretation of a recent opinion poll, where the publication framed support for crypto legislation…

SEC Unveils Sweeping 2026 Agenda to Reshape Crypto and Capital Markets

Key Takeaways The SEC agenda emphasizes crypto custody, tokenized securities trading, and capital raising under clearer regulatory standards. IPO reforms aim to reverse the decline of public companies while preserving core investor protections. Private market access remains central, with safeguards…