Japan passes crypto overhaul to bring digital assets under financial rules July 15, 2026, 7:05 am
Japan’s revised Financial Instruments and Exchange Act introduces crypto insider trading rules, tougher penalties and new oversight requirements for crypto businesses.
South Korea to bring digital assets under new state asset management system July 15, 2026, 6:53 am
South Korea’s Economy Ministry plans to include digital assets and intellectual property under the country’s new state-asset management framework.
Bitcoin gets new $80K August target: Watch these BTC price levels next July 15, 2026, 6:22 am
BTC price upside predictions include $68,000 within two weeks and up to $80,000 next month, contrasting with warnings of a 2022 bear-market rerun for the rest of 2026.
Czech Republic tells ISPs to block Polymarket after gambling blacklisting July 15, 2026, 6:19 am
The Czech Finance Ministry added Polymarket to its blacklist of unauthorized online gambling websites, requiring internet providers to block access within 15 days.
Cathie Wood’s ARK buys another 220K Circle shares despite sell-off July 15, 2026, 4:55 am
Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest added $13.9 million worth of Circle shares on Tuesday, extending its July buying spree to 725,517 shares amid a steep stock decline.
Stripe, Advent offer $53B to acquire PayPal: Report July 15, 2026, 4:23 am
Stripe and Advent reportedly offered to buy PayPal for $53 billion, at a 28% premium compared to the company’s Tuesday closing price.
Here’s what happened in crypto today July 15, 2026, 1:44 am
Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, Web3 and crypto regulation.
Kalshi says CFTC, Michigan orders leave it in ‘impossible position’ July 15, 2026, 1:38 am
“We are disappointed by this decision and believe it is unfair to Kalshi,” the company’s legal counsel said on X.
US freezes $131M in Iran-linked crypto as Middle East tensions rise July 14, 2026, 11:17 pm
“US Treasury is committed to disrupting and degrading Iran’s illicit financial activities, including its abuse of digital assets,” US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Tuesday.
Bitmine generated $46M from Ethereum staking last quarter July 14, 2026, 9:28 pm
Ethereum staking generated 98% of Bitmine’s revenue last quarter as the company’s pivot from Bitcoin mining gained momentum following its March validator launch.