Key Takeaways U.S.-Iran combat cut Strait of Hormuz transits by nearly 50% to 127 vessels for the week ending July 19. Brent crude spiked toward $92 per barrel as Indian Oil Corp. suspended Iraqi oil loadings amid security risks. Goldman Sachs warned that prolonged shipping blockades could push Brent crude past $120 per barrel in
Key Takeaways Solana’s tokenized asset volume hit $5.77 billion in Q2 2026, up 114% quarter over quarter. Tokenized equities on Solana quadrupled to $4.8 billion, from $1.1 billion in Q1. The Solana Foundation says the network held roughly 97% of spot tokenized-stock volume. A Sixth Straight Quarterly Record The Q2 figure did not arrive as
Key Takeaways Falcon Finance launched the USDf card across 90+ jurisdictions for verified users. USDf turns 3 asset classes – crypto, gold, and stocks into spendable liquidity. Falcon Finance will test whether a $0 annual fee drives tokenized assets into daily payments. Falcon Card Lets Users Spend USDf Online and in Stores With a $0
Key Takeaways Ethereum’s EIP-8222 could hide validator links as roughly 1/3 of ETH remains staked. Sygnum says stronger privacy may attract institutions but add delays, costs, and compliance work. EIP-8222 has no launch date; Ethereum must balance anonymity with regulated firms’ controls. Sygnum’s Dubuis Warns Privacy Upgrade Could Raise Institutions’ Execution Costs Ethereum’s staking market
Key Takeaways Jack Mallers stepped down as Twenty One Capital CEO on July 20, returning full time to Strike. Raphael Zagury now leads Twenty One Capital, which holds 43,514 BTC worth roughly $2.9 billion. XXI shares fell on July 21 as the Strike merger plan collapsed and Elektron talks continue. Mallers co-founded Twenty One Capital
Key Takeaways Blackrock led $226.92M into bitcoin ETFs on July 20, extending inflows to 5 sessions. Bitcoin held above $66,000 as ether, XRP, and solana ETFs gained, broadening demand. Blackrock and ARK now face whether 5-day ETF buying can keep Bitcoin above $66,000. Bitwise Funds Lead Gains for XRP and Solana ETFs Institutional investors returned
Key Takeaways Jim Cramer called the market “miserable” on July 21 amid oil, tariff and Fed pressure. WTI crude jumped 9.4% to $78.14 a barrel after Trump reimposed a Strait of Hormuz blockade. The Fed holds rates at 3.50%-3.75%, with half of officials open to a hike this year. Not the First Time He’s Reached
Governments are no longer treating post-quantum security as a distant research problem. They are turning it into policy, procurement requirements, migration deadlines, and national infrastructure programs. Paul Soliman is the Founder and CEO/CTO of Hacktiv Colab Inc. and Chairman and Group CEO of BayaniChain, where he leads initiatives in blockchain, enterprise tech, and digital nation-building.
Key Takeaways Polymarket odds of BTC reaching $67,500 in July climbed from about 56% to 70% this week. Bitcoin has traded roughly between $65,000 to $66,000 since Monday. Traders assign a 82% chance BTC touches $65,000, but just 13% odds of a drop below $60,000. A Market Betting on a Modest Bounce Polymarket’s “What price
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