Bitcoin price sags under $62.5K as Iran strikes add to US stocks pressure July 17, 2026, 10:37 am
Bitcoin saw a key rejection at local highs before reversing lower, moving with stocks for a second day as US-Iran war downside took its toll.
HSBC wins Bank of England approval to enter Digital Securities Sandbox July 17, 2026, 9:54 am
The Bank of England approved HSBC Orion to go live in its Digital Securities Sandbox, with the first Digital Gilt Instrument transaction expected in the first quarter of 2027.
SBI acquires Singaporean crypto platform Coinhako after MAS approval July 17, 2026, 9:30 am
SBI Holdings received regulatory approval to acquire a majority stake in Singapore-based crypto exchange Coinhako as it expands into stablecoins, onchain finance and tokenized assets.
The British Virgin Islands are a top crypto hub no one ever talks about: Here’s why July 17, 2026, 9:30 am
Kraken, Bitstamp, 1inch and Bitfinex have all set up shop in the British Virgin Islands — but you might find it tricky to book an on-site meeting with one of their executives.
Here’s what happened in crypto today July 17, 2026, 8:30 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.
Dutch court declares crypto platform Knaken bankrupt over missing funds July 17, 2026, 8:21 am
The Rotterdam court said bankruptcy was necessary to ensure an orderly settlement because the company lacked enough assets to fully repay users.
Stablecoin growth will erode bank deposits, says ECB’s Cipollone July 17, 2026, 8:03 am
ECB’s Piero Cipollone said stablecoin adoption could erode bank deposits, but the digital euro will keep banks at the center of payments.
UK sentences 2 hackers tied to $115M crypto ransom scheme July 17, 2026, 7:22 am
The pair pleaded guilty after investigators linked them to the Scattered Spider cybercrime group, which US prosecutors say extorted dozens of companies.
ESMA adds 14 new CASPs to MiCA register as licensing slows July 17, 2026, 6:29 am
ESMA adds 14 CASPs to its MiCA register, with banks and Ripple Payments Europe among the new entries as total providers reach 294.
Bitcoin bottom countdown nears 50 days after BTC supply in loss passed 50% July 17, 2026, 5:51 am
Bitcoin supply in loss hit 50% nearly 50 days ago, mimicking the countdown to BTC price bear-market bottoms.