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.
Over 95% of Coinbase’s code is now written with help of AI July 14, 2026, 6:30 pm
Coinbase’s Rob Witoff said the company is leaning more on AI to help with execution, but still needs high-agency humans for judgment and strategy.
Three US senators oppose CLARITY Act on ethics grounds with vote expected soon July 14, 2026, 5:30 pm
Senate Majority Leader John Thune reportedly said the chamber will consider a vote on the crypto market structure bill before Aug. 10, though it’s unclear whether it has enough Democratic support to pass.
Velocity raises $38M to build stablecoin treasury infrastructure for enterprises July 14, 2026, 4:04 pm
Backed by Dragonfly, FirstMark and Coinbase Ventures, the startup is expanding software that helps businesses integrate stablecoins into treasury and payment workflows.
US, UK treasuries to align transatlantic rules on tokenization and stablecoins July 14, 2026, 3:45 pm
The two governments issued recommendations on the treatment of digital assets as the US prepares to implement a 2025 law on payment stablecoins.
UK government defers capital gains on certain crypto with ‘no gain, no loss’ approach July 14, 2026, 1:24 pm
The change in tax policy, expected to affect about 700,000 people in the UK, is tied to the disposal of crypto in lending and liquidity pools.
JCB signs Circle MOU to test stablecoin payments in Japan July 14, 2026, 1:05 pm
The companies will explore using USDC for JCB’s cross-border treasury operations and merchant payments in Japan as regulated stablecoin adoption gains momentum.