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Morning Minute: Wall Street Moving Onchain Will Drive the Next Bull Market It's no longer "the institutions are coming." It's "the institutions are here—and they're going to drive the next bull cycle." We'll find out soon if he's right… Macro Crypto and Markets BitMEX to Close on September 23, Halts New Sign-Ups Corporate Treasuries & ETFs Meme Coin Tracker What is happening in NFTs? This article has been published in decrypt.co via Yahoo News. https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/crypto/articles/morning-minute-wall-street-moving-120252478.html

Crypto 'Wrench Attacks' Cost Victims $124M in Six Months, Up 12x: CertiK Crypto 'Wrench Attacks' Cost Victims $124M in Six Months, Up 12x: CertiK The targeting of relatives has become a signature of the French wave. In February, authorities arrested six, including a minor, after a magistrate and her mother were abducted in a crypto ransom attempt. Months later, two teenagers were charged with attempting to abduct the wife of The Sandbox co-founder Sébastien Borget outside Paris using a fake handgun and restraints, until neighbors intervened and forced them to flee. The scale has drawn a sweeping response. By April, French prosecutors had charged 88 suspects—more than 10 of them minors—across 12 investigations, with French ministers...

Bitcoin steady at $65k with Clarity Act progress in focus Investing.com-- Bitcoin steadied on Thursday, remaining close to recent peaks as markets digested fresh cues from a new draft of a key U.S. regulatory act, while concerns over the Middle East war also remained in play. The world’s largest crypto fell 0.3% to $65,732.3 by 02:38 ET (06:38 GMT), remaining close to a five-week high hit earlier this week after a sharp rebound from annual lows. Broader cryptocurrency prices also advanced in tow. But a crypto recovery stalled in the face of an escalation in the U.S.-Iran conflict, as the two exchanged tit-for-tat strikes for a twelfth consecutive day and as Yemen’s Houthi group opened up a new potential front in the Red Sea.  Get...

Crypto exchange BitMEX to shut down operations in September Investing.com -- Cryptocurrency exchange BitMEX announced today it will close its operations on September 23. The company said user assets remain safe and under their control. HDR Global Trading, which owns and operates BitMEX, made the closure decision as part of a strategic review of the business, according to a post on X. The exchange urged users to close their positions and withdraw their funds before the shutdown date. In 2022, BitMEX co-founders Benjamin Delo, Arthur Hayes and Samuel Reed pleaded guilty to failing to implement a Bank Secrecy Act-compliant anti-money laundering program. This article was generated with the support of AI and reviewed by an editor. For...

Franklin Templeton Says Agentic AI Is Crypto's 'Killer Use Case' The x402 Foundation—40 organizations including Visa, Mastercard, and AWS building open payment rails for AI—launched formally on July 14. The protocol revives a forgotten HTTP status code from 1991, originally reserved for web payments that never materialized, and puts it to work letting software pay software directly over the internet. If each agent buys data, compute, and API access using a blockchain's native token, demand for coins like Solana and Ethereum could follow volume. Kaul's conclusion is direct: "I believe what will become increasingly clear in coming years is that in order to capture the value of decentralized networks and businesses, investors will need...

Explainer-What is in the US Senate's landmark crypto bill? SEC Fundraising Exemption Crypto companies would be allowed to raise up to $50 million a year — and up to $200 million in total — without having to register with the SEC, as other companies do when fundraising. Crypto tokens tied to investment contracts could still be sold under this regime, but with a reduced regulatory burden compared with how securities are treated. This exemption would limit the SEC's ability to argue that most token sales are illegal securities offerings, a stance taken by the regulator under former President Joe Biden's administration and which many courts have also backed. Decentralized Finance Many popular crypto platforms are "decentralized,"...

Bitcoin and ethereum prices today, Wednesday, July 22, 2026: Both cryptos open higher before losing steam Bitcoin and Ethereum prices today, Wednesday, July 22, 2026: Both cryptos open higher before losing steam Market Overview Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH), the leading cryptocurrencies, opened higher today, with investors closely watching the markets for any signs of sustained upward momentum. However, both assets faced challenges in maintaining their early gains throughout the day. Price Movements Bitcoin started the day with optimism, building on the previous day's gains and opening at $32,000. The morning session saw some volatility, with prices briefly touching $33,000 before losing steam in the afternoon. By the end of...

GE Vernova stock drops despite surging AI-driven orders as wind segment drags GE Vernova stock drops despite surging AI-driven orders as wind segment drags GE Vernova has witnessed a decline in its stock value, despite a notable increase in AI-driven orders. The company's wind segment has been a drag on its overall performance, leading to this downturn. The company is focusing on leveraging artificial intelligence to boost its orders, but challenges in the wind segment have tempered investor enthusiasm. As the company continues to navigate these hurdles, it remains committed to addressing the issues within its wind business division. This article has been published in yahoo.com via Yahoo News...

Justin Sun's HTX 'Rotating' On-Chain Wallets Amid UK Sanctions: TRM Labs Justin Sun's HTX 'Rotating' On-Chain Wallets Amid UK Sanctions: TRM Labs The exchange has contested the UK action before. After the May designation, HTX told Decrypt the listed entity, Huobi Global S.A., is "distinct from the online HTX exchange," and said user funds were safe and global operations unaffected—though OFSI emphasised that it considers HTX as subject to the UK's financial sanctions due to its ownership by Huobi. UK Regulator Launches Enforcement Action Against HTX Over Illegal Financial Promotions The UK's financial regulator, the FCA, had separately launched enforcement action against HTX earlier this year over illegal promotions to British...

Agentic AI Could Become Crypto’s Killer App and Send Altcoin Demand Soaring Agentic AI Could Become Crypto’s Killer App and Send Altcoin Demand Soaring Coinbase later transferred the protocol's intellectual property to the Linux Foundation. Credit card networks and technology companies, including Stripe, Shopify, Google, and Amazon Web Services, have reportedly supported the broader standard. AI agents could also reshape retail spending. Franklin Templeton cited projections suggesting they may influence between 15% and 25% of US e-commerce sales by 2030. Why AI Agents May Need Blockchains Traditional payment systems are poorly designed for transactions worth fractions of a cent. Credit card payments typically carry fees of 2%-3%...

Supermicro stock jumps on gross margin raise amid record $60 billion backlog Supermicro Stock Jumps on Gross Margin Raise Amid Record $60 Billion Backlog Supermicro, a leading provider of high-performance computing, storage, and server solutions, saw its stock rise sharply after the company raised its gross margin guidance. This move comes amid Supermicro's announcement of a record $60 billion backlog, highlighting strong demand for its advanced IT solutions. Supermicro's CEO, Charles Liang, stated that the company's strategic initiatives and customer-centric approach are key drivers of their current success. He emphasized how the firm’s commitment to delivering cutting-edge technology solutions is paying off, as evidenced by the...

Bitcoin Price to $20,000? Bitcoin Left Out of S&P’s New Crypto Index as Crash Fears Return Could Bitcoin's Price Crash to $20,000? Bitcoin's exclusion does not directly affect its price or prevent institutional investors from gaining exposure through other S&P benchmarks and spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds. However, the controversy has emerged as traders continue to assess whether Bitcoin's decline from its 2025 record high. In a June Motley Fool analysis, analyst Reuben Gregg Brewer highlighted Bitcoin's history of severe drawdowns. Bitcoin's deepest previous decline reached approximately 83%, while it has fallen by more than 60% on three separate occasions, Brewer said. A 60% decline from the $124,773 record high would take...

Bitcoin and ethereum prices today, Tuesday, July 21, 2026: Crypto prices rise as investors’ risk appetite returns Bitcoin and ethereum prices today, Tuesday, July 21, 2026: Crypto prices rise as investors’ risk appetite returns Cryptocurrency markets are seeing a resurgence in investor interest as bitcoin (BTC) and ethereum (ETH) witness an upward trend. This follows a period of market uncertainty, but investors are now showing renewed confidence. Market Overview Bitcoin experienced an increase of around 3% in value over the last 24 hours, bringing its price to $40,500. Ethereum followed suit, with a similar percentage rise, taking its price to $2,100. Analysts suggest that these positive adjustments in crypto prices could be...

Ethereum News: BlackRock’s ETHA Drives ETH ETF Reversal With Back-to-Back Inflow Weeks The $1,800 level is therefore not just a technical support reading; it is partially a function of ETF flow dynamics. A breakdown below that zone would likely signal either a sharp deceleration in institutional demand or net outflow resumption, both of which would remove the mechanical bid that has been supporting prices. The inverse is also true: sustained weekly inflows in the $80–105M range provide a floor that did not exist during the prior two-month drawdown. Institutional Crypto Momentum and What the Data Confirms and What It Doesn't In other Ethereum news, the $105M weekly figure is the best since April, but it remains modest compared with...

Jack Mallers Quits Twenty One Capital as Tether's Bitcoin Merger Collapses Jack Mallers Quits Twenty One Capital as Tether's Bitcoin Merger Collapses Where Mallers built Twenty One's identity around aggressive Bitcoin accumulation, Zagury is promising institutional discipline. Per Tether's official announcement, Zagury said Twenty One "should be measured by the cash flow it generates and the discipline with which it allocates capital." Bitcoin treasury companies as a category have faced growing skepticism since their initial surge. Twenty One company shares hit a 52-week high of $31.51 before sliding to a low of $4.81. In May 2026, Tether moved to consolidate control by buying out SoftBank's roughly 25% stake—a position the Japanese...

Pakistan Launches Crypto Investigation Unit to Fight Money Laundering Pakistan Launches Crypto Investigation Unit to Fight Money Laundering Pakistan has launched a dedicated unit to probe the use of cryptocurrencies in money laundering. The Financial Monitoring Unit (FMU) will oversee crypto-related investigations and report any suspicious activities to the authorities. The initiative aims to curb financial crimes and enhance the country’s ability to comply with international standards set by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). The establishment of the unit comes amid a growing crypto market in Pakistan, where digital currencies are being increasingly used for transactions. The Pakistani government has shown interest in...

Bitcoin Price to $200K if CLARITY Act Passes? Trump Issues Critical Approval But Passing Odds Remain Low Bitcoin Price to $200K if CLARITY Act Passes? Trump Issues Critical Approval But Passing Odds Remain Low Why Are the CLARITY Act's Polymarket Odds Still Below 50%? Despite the reported ethics breakthrough, Polymarket traders remained unconvinced that the legislation would complete its journey through Congress this year. The prediction platform gave the CLARITY Act a 43% chance of becoming law in 2026. More than $2 million had been traded on the market. The contract will resolve positively only if H.R. 3633 passes both chambers of Congress and is signed into law by Dec. 31. The below-50% probability reflects the number of...

Ethics Provision Deal Could Unlock Senate Vote on the Clarity Act The bill still needs additional steps before a floor vote can occur. The 60-vote threshold means Democratic senators must cross, and the deal language now being shared with Republican senators will need to satisfy Democratic holdouts. What Passage Would Mean for Markets For active traders, the main implication of the passage is regulatory clarity for US exchanges, issuers, and investors. A defined federal framework can reduce legal uncertainty and encourage broader institutional adoption. Failure carries the inverse risk: if the bill stalls again, regulatory uncertainty extends well into next year, and the political window for a comprehensive market structure bill...

Coinbase Global, Inc. (COIN) Ascends While Market Falls: Some Facts to Note Coinbase Global, Inc. (COIN) Ascends While Market Falls: Some Facts to Note The Financial - Miscellaneous Services industry is part of the Finance sector. This industry, currently bearing a Zacks Industry Rank of 176, finds itself in the bottom 29% echelons of all 250+ industries. The Zacks Industry Rank assesses the strength of our separate industry groups by calculating the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks contained within the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1. Be sure to use Zacks.com to monitor all these stock-influencing metrics, and more, throughout the forthcoming...

Forbes Warns BTC USD Price Explosion Corellating with $27.9 Trillion Gold Prediction Forbes Warns BTC USD Price Explosion Correlating with $27.9 Trillion Gold Prediction BlackRock CEO Larry Fink's recent 12-month price prediction adds institutional weight to the bull case, but execution still depends on whether BTC can reclaim that $68,000–$70,000 resistance band in the near term. Bitcoin Hyper Targets Early Infrastructure Upside as BTC Tests Key Resistance Here's the uncomfortable truth for late-cycle BTC bulls: even if Bitcoin mirrors gold's ETF adoption curve, the asymmetric upside was always largest at the beginning of that curve, not a decade in. That's the arbitrage early-stage infrastructure plays are designed to capture...