August 9, 2026

Megan Forsyth

Bitcoin

Thrift Banks Eye AI, Digital Banking at 52nd Annual Convention

Weekly Crypto Roundup Get the weekly briefing for Philippine crypto insiders, from the country’s longest-standing crypto and blockchain news publication. The Chamber of

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Why Tokenized Assets Aren’t Taking off Despite the Hype—What’s Holding Investors Back

Key Takeaways Regulation, interoperability, and distribution now pose greater barriers than tokenization technology. Traditional institutions retain distribution advantages, but digital platforms could attract

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Democrats Reject CLARITY Act Draft as Crypto Ethics Dispute Intensifies

Key Takeaways Seven Senate Democrats said the latest CLARITY Act draft needs stronger ethics and consumer protections. The revised bill would ban federal

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S&P and Pantera Launch New Crypto Index With Holdings in Ether, Solana, BNB and HYPE

Key Takeaways S&P and Pantera launched a crypto index using 3 metrics: revenue, usage, and economic activity. Artemis-backed screening could shift capital toward

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Another Stablecoin Bites the Dust as BLC Crashes From $1 to Near Worthless

Key Takeaways An attacker drained $912,000 in BTCB from 42DAO vaults on BNB Chain on July 22, 2026. Balance Coin (BLC) fell 99.92%,

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Senate Republicans Push CLARITY Act With 15 Days Left as Bitcoin Struggles Near $66K

Key Takeaways Bitcoin slid below $66,000 on Wednesday before steadying near $66,200 as market momentum stalled. The CLARITY Act update includes ethics rules

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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%

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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

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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

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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

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