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Bitcoin and ethereum prices today, Wednesday, July 15, 2026: Prices surge after softer inflation report Bitcoin and Ethereum Prices Today, Wednesday, July 15, 2026: Prices Surge After Softer Inflation Report Bitcoin and Ethereum prices saw a significant increase today after a report showed softer-than-expected inflation. Investors reacted positively to the news, leading to a rally in the crypto markets. The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report indicated that inflation grew at a slower pace than analysts had previously anticipated. This has led to speculation that the Federal Reserve might take a more dovish stance on interest rates, which typically benefits riskier assets like cryptocurrencies. Bitcoin and Ethereum, two of...

Top Hyperliquid Traders Go Heavily Long on Bitcoin as BTC Bullish Bets Hit Record Levels Top Hyperliquid Traders Go Heavily Long on Bitcoin as BTC Bullish Bets Hit Record Levels Total perpetual futures open interest has climbed from roughly $7 billion in mid-April to nearly $11 billion, reflecting rising participation across both crypto-native and tokenized financial markets. One of the biggest developments has been the rapid expansion of real-world asset (RWA) perpetual contracts. Open interest tied to tokenized equities, commodities, indexes, and other synthetic traditional assets has surged to approximately $3.6 billion, overtaking Bitcoin to become the largest category traded on the exchange. Much of that growth has been driven...

Pakistan's crypto push clouded by Islamic edict, regulator asks for clarification Pakistan's Crypto Push Clouded by Islamic Edict Purely speculative tokens with no underlying asset are a separate matter, and "the scholars' concerns there must be taken seriously," he said. "We will continue working ​closely with our scholars as Pakistan develops ‌its licensing framework and advances work on stablecoins and real-world asset tokenisation," he said. "Pakistan has the opportunity to ​lead the world in Shariah-compliant digital finance, and that leadership must be built with our scholars." This article has been published in reuters.com via Yahoo News...

US Government Moves $288M in Seized Crypto to Coinbase Prime US Government Moves $288M in Seized Crypto to Coinbase Prime The U.S. government has reportedly moved $288 million worth of cryptocurrency it seized to a centralized exchange, Coinbase Prime. This development is part of a broader effort by authorities to manage digital assets acquired through seizures connected to criminal cases. The move of crypto assets to an exchange is seen as preparatory to their sale. The substantial amount of crypto involved, including Bitcoin and other digital currencies, has brought keen attention to the handling of such assets by government entities. The assets are typically converted into fiat money before being transferred to government...

Japan parliament passes law reclassifying crypto as a financial asset Investing.com -- Japan’s parliament approved a law amendment on Wednesday that reclassifies cryptocurrency assets as "financial assets," according to NHK news. The digital assets were previously categorized under the "Payment Services Act." The new classification subjects cryptocurrency assets to stricter regulatory requirements, including rules that govern insider trading. The amendment also introduces stricter penalties for unregistered trading activities. User accounts on cryptocurrency exchanges in Japan have grown steadily, with crypto companies preparing to expand their reach to a broader base of Japanese investors. The regulatory change is expected to take...

Bitcoin rebounds to near $65k as rate jitters ease; Iran tensions limit gains Investing.com--  Bitcoin rose on Wednesday, briefly touching a three-week high as a softer-than-expected U.S. inflation print helped soothe concerns over higher interest rates.  But bigger gains in cryptocurrencies were limited by continued uncertainty over the U.S.-Iran war, as both sides launched more attacks and signaled few plans for de-escalation.  Bitcoin rose 3.7% to $64,938.1 by 02:00 ET (06:00 GMT), briefly hitting an intraday high of $65,055– its highest level since June 22.  Get more insights on Bitcoin, the AI trade, and the impact of the Iran war by subscribing to InvestingPro Bitcoin recovers after soft CPI cools rate hike bets  Bitcoin...

CT3 Announces Dedicated Storage Contracts to Expand Decentralized Storage Infrastructure London, United Kingdom, July 15th, 2026, Chainwire CT3 today announced the transition of its decentralized storage infrastructure to a dedicated Storage Contracts model designed to support continued platform growth, improve infrastructure scalability, and expand storage capacity as demand increases. The transition follows rapid growth across the CT3 ecosystem, with more than 180,000 unique users having used the platform and more than 500,000 uploads completed. Each upload is linked to an NFT access key, allowing platform activity and network usage to be independently verified on-chain. Continued growth in demand for ct-3.cloud services has...

Bitcoin Ticks Up to $64K Following Largest Inflation Slowdown in Six Years Bitcoin Ticks Up to $64K Following Largest Inflation Slowdown in Six Years "As long as tensions with Iran don't worsen, fundamentals and catalysts are starting to align for a $100k push by quarter-end," he told Decrypt. On Tuesday, the U.S. military said that it was preparing to reimpose its blockade on Iranian ports at 4 p.m. Eastern Time, per AP News. The development followed days of retaliatory strikes between the countries centered on control of the vital Strait of Hormuz. This article has been published in decrypt.co via Yahoo News. https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/crypto/articles/bitcoin-ticks-64k-following-largest-152427907.html

Bitcoin Price Fall Below $60K? Coinbase CEO Poll Shows Most Expect Further Losses Bitcoin again fell over the last twenty-four hours following another escalation between Washington and Tehran. Bitcoin initially remained above $63,000 over the weekend, despite the latest military developments. However, its price then weakened as traders began assessing how the conflict could affect energy markets and the wider economy. Oil prices climbed after the escalation renewed fears that shipments through the Strait of Hormuz could be interrupted. Any prolonged disruption could increase fuel and transport costs, making it more difficult for inflation to return to central bank targets. That possibility matters for Bitcoin because persistently...

Crypto ETFs End 8-Week Outflow Streak With $282M Inflows as Bitcoin and Ethereum Demand Rebounds Crypto ETFs End 8-Week Outflow Streak With $282M Inflows as Bitcoin and Ethereum Demand Rebounds The expected debate around the CLARITY Act later this summer has increased expectations for a clearer legal framework governing digital assets, a factor that could encourage additional institutional participation. Others remain cautious, noting that ETF demand has yet to fully recover despite Bitcoin's recent rebound, and warn that seasonal weakness in August and September has historically weighed on crypto markets. Ethereum Funds Also Return to Positive Territory Ethereum investment products mirrored Bitcoin's recovery, recording $84.4...

Bank of Thailand Flags Abnormal Stablecoin Trades in 'Grey Economy' Crackdown Bank of Thailand Flags Abnormal Stablecoin Trades in 'Grey Economy' Crackdown The Bank of Thailand (BoT) has issued a warning concerning irregularities in the trade of stablecoins as part of a broader crackdown on what it terms the "grey economy." The bank's analysis has flagged trades that appear abnormal in size and frequency, questioning whether they are being used to bypass conventional financial monitoring and controls. The BoT's concerns stem from stablecoins being utilized in activities beyond their intended purpose of providing digital currency stability. Such uses allegedly include money laundering or as a tool for the repatriation of funds, which...

Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire Says AI Agents and Blockchain Will Merge Into a Single Global Economy Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire Says AI Agents and Blockchain Will Merge Into a Single Global Economy Businesses may be able to discover and hire software agents for tasks including contract negotiation, research, video production, accounting, marketing, or customer service. But such a market would require reliable systems for identity, reputation, accountability, contracts, and payments. That is where blockchain becomes essential to Allaire's thesis. He argues that public networks can provide cryptographically verifiable records showing that a payment occurred, a contract executed, and a balance moved. Each agent could operate through a...

Meta expands Louisiana AI data center to 5 GW, lifting planned investment above $50 billion Meta expands Louisiana AI data center to 5 GW, lifting planned investment above $50 billion The project's longer-term local impact will depend partly on what remains after construction ends. Meta expects more than 1,000 operational jobs, while the parish must contend with housing costs and infrastructure demands as temporary construction activity recedes. Hero image: Hand-out This article has been published in yahoo.com via Yahoo News https://finance.yahoo.com/technology/ai/articles/meta-expands-louisiana-ai-data-134716200.html

Coinbase's Ryan VanGrack Says CLARITY Act Is 'On the One-Yard Line' Coinbase's Ryan VanGrack Says CLARITY Act Is 'On the One-Yard Line' Three Fights Still Blocking Cloture Three disputes have held up the Democratic votes needed for floor passage. President Trump's June financial disclosure showing approximately $1.4 billion in crypto-related income during his first year back in office transformed an abstract ethics debate into a concrete conflict-of-interest fight, with Democrats demanding enforceable recusal provisions for officials with significant crypto holdings before they will commit to floor votes. Section 604 of the bill, which would shield software developers from money transmitter liability for crimes committed by...

Thailand Mount Major Anti-Crypto Crackdown: We’re Coming For Your Stablecoins Thailand Mount Major Anti-Crypto Crackdown: We’re Coming For Your Stablecoins While crypto trading is legal in Thailand, using digital assets or stablecoins for payments is banned. The Bank of Thailand (BOT) has approved USDT and USDC for transactions but maintains the payment prohibition, distinguishing the legality of trading from their use as currency. Currently, Thai platforms have frozen over 10,000 accounts suspected of money laundering, echoing a larger 2025 crackdown in which 3 million accounts were frozen, affecting many legitimate users. There is a risk of overcorrection, and the BOT's ability to avoid repeat issues is in question. This trend...

Tom Lee Says Ethereum Crypto Is Set To Outperform Bitcoin Tom Lee Says Ethereum Crypto Is Set To Outperform Bitcoin On the ETF side, U.S. spot Ethereum funds returned to daily net inflows in early July after sustained pressure through June. BlackRock's ETHA led the July 1 session with approximately $14.9 million in net inflows. One positive day does not erase the June outflow pattern, and a sustained run of institutional demand will be required before fund flow data meaningfully reinforces Lee's ratio thesis. For context on Bitcoin's current market structure and what ETH needs to overcome on a relative basis, the BTC dominance picture matters: CoinGecko placed Bitcoin's market share near 56.2%, having eased from recent highs – a...

Strategy bitcoin sales shine light on faltering crypto hoarding companies Strategy Bitcoin Sales Shine Light on Faltering Crypto Hoarding Companies DAT executives, though, have said their success will be rooted in their ability to make smart investing decisions and are looking for new ways to boost shareholder value. Aggregate Weekly Trading Volume The ​aggregate weekly trading volume in DAT shares peaked in August last year, according to data from blockchain data provider Artemis Terminal, but has seesawed since. Weekly trading volume hit a low in February, after bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies sold off on the news Warsh would be nominated for Fed chair. Analysts believe Warsh will push to shrink the Fed's balance sheet, a...

Crypto News Today (July 10): BTC Loses $63K Support, Thailand Tightens Stablecoin Regulation, and Eric Trump’s American Bitcoin Avoids Nasdaq Delistin Crypto News Today (July 10): BTC Loses $63K Support, Thailand Tightens Stablecoin Regulation, and Eric Trump’s American Bitcoin Avoids Nasdaq Delisting American Bitcoin executed a 1-for-15 reverse stock split on July 2, increasing share prices without adding actual value for investors. Despite this strategy, the company's overall market valuation is uncertain. In its Q1 2026 results, American Bitcoin reported an increase in holdings from approximately 5,401 BTC at the end of 2025 to approximately 7,021 BTC as of March 31. Eric Trump stated that the company held more than 7,300 BTC...

BYDFi Participates in Peru Blockchain Conference 2026, Engaging the LATAM Web3 Community VICTORIA, Seychelles, July 13th, 2026, Chainwire Global crypto trading platform BYDFi participated in Peru Blockchain Conference 2026, held July 10-11 at JW Marriott Larcomar in Miraflores, Lima. Now in its 5th edition, the event was positioned as one of Peru’s largest blockchain, crypto, and trading gatherings, bringing together industry participants across digital assets, Web3, trading, fintech, AI, regulation, and financial education. Peru Blockchain Conference 2026: A Key Gathering for Web3 and Trading in LATAM Peru Blockchain Conference 2026 convened a broad mix of industry participants from across Latin America and the global digital...

Strategy sells MSTR shares worth $466.7M, made no bitcoin purchases Strategy (MSTR) sold 4,818,781 shares of its Class A common stock between July 6 and July 12, 2026, generating net proceeds of $466.7 million, according to a press release issued July 13, 2026. No shares of Strategy’s preferred stock — including STRK, STRF, and STRD — were sold during the period. As of July 12, 2026, remaining capacity under Strategy’s at-the-market offering programs stood at $23.79 billion for MSTR stock, $17.51 billion for STRC stock, $2.1 billion for STRK stock, $4.01 billion for STRD stock, and $1.62 billion for STRF stock. Strategy announced a $21.0 billion MSTR stock offering increase on March 23, 2026, which is reflected in the available MSTR...