Nine Bitcoin firms launch a $15M consortium to fund quantum-safe security research and support open-source developers. BlackRock, Coinbase, Fidelity Digital Assets and Strategy joined seven other firms this week. Together they launched the Bitcoin Security Consortium on July 23. Nine founding members pledged $15 million over the next three years....
Wall Street Wins? SEC Approves Nasdaq Delisting Rule for Small Firms
SEC approves Nasdaq’s new $5M listing threshold, fast-tracking delisting for small firms with no standard 180-day cure period now. The Securities and Exchange Commission approved a Nasdaq rule change on July 22, 2026. The rule sets a new minimum Market Value of Listed Securities at $5 million. It applies across...
FATF Warns Crypto Enforcement Is Falling Behind as AI Crime Rises
FATF warns crypto laws are advancing globally, but enforcement is lagging as AI-driven crime and freeze-resistant stablecoins rise. The Financial Action Task Force has released its seventh compliance report card on virtual assets. Published July 16, the update tracks how well nations have adopted the FATF’s R.15 recommendations since they...
Crypto Bridge Attack Spree: $31M Stolen From AFX and VerusCoin
Hackers drained $31M from AFX Trade and VerusCoin bridges in July 2026. Full breakdown of both exploits and fund movements. Two separate bridge exploits drained more than $31 million from crypto protocols within days of each other. Arbitrum-based AFX Trade lost $24.15 million in USDC on July 22. VerusCoin’s Ethereum...
Aave Rolls Out New Governance Framework to Speed Up Proposals
Aave DAO adopts a new governance framework, cutting proposal timelines from 19 days to 13 while streamlining ARFC and AIP votes. Aave’s decentralized autonomous organization has rolled out a new governance framework built for speed. The update, called Governance Framework V2, was published by TokenLogic on behalf of the protocol....
1win Invites Creators to Join Its Global Ambassador Network
Willemstad, Curaçao, July 23rd, 2026, PlayNewswire Leading crypto entertainment platform 1win announces the launch of its new X.com Ambassador Program, inviting content creators to join the brand’s growing global ambassador network and help shape conversations across the crypto and online entertainment communities. As social platforms continue to advance in crypto...
Updated Clarity Act Seeks to Ban Federal Officials From Crypto Profits
Senate Republicans update the Clarity Act with crypto ethics rules banning federal officials from profiting from digital assets. Senate Republicans released an updated version of the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act on Tuesday. The revision adds a sweeping ethics package barring federal officials from profiting off digital assets while in...
VAP Group Announces Global Trading Show, The Most Influential Unified Multi-Asset Trading Show
Abu Dhabi, UAE — VAP Group today announced the Global Trading Show from 15-16 December 2026 at Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi. Powered by Times Of Trading, the event brings together the full spectrum of the trading world, including the most influential 5,000+ market movers together such as ultra-HNW investors, brokers,...
Turtle Acquires Lunar Strategy to Expand DeFi Growth Platform
Turtle acquires Lunar Strategy, merging DeFi liquidity routing with crypto PR to connect onchain funding with audience growth now. Turtle, a protocol that routes liquidity to DeFi projects, has acquired Lunar Strategy, a Lisbon-based marketing agency. The deal brings together Lunar’s reach in crypto public relations, influencer networks, and community...
SEC’s Hester Peirce Warns Some Crypto Vaults May Be Securities
SEC says some crypto vaults may fall under securities laws based on their structure. Active management of DeFi vaults could trigger investment adviser or securities rules. Peirce invites industry feedback to help shape future crypto regulatory frameworks. SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce said some crypto vaults and onchain lending strategies could...