Here’s what happened in crypto today July 18, 2026, 7:42 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.
Kaspersky identifies malware framework targeting crypto investors July 18, 2026, 7:40 am
Cybersecurity company Kaspersky said a newly identified malware framework is targeting cryptocurrency investors through social engineering tactics and trojanized GitHub apps.
French gambling regulator orders ISPs to block Polymarket July 18, 2026, 5:58 am
France’s gambling authority has ordered the country’s internet service providers to geoblock Polymarket, citing illegal gambling and market manipulation concerns.
FTX to distribute $900M to creditors in fifth payment round July 17, 2026, 5:40 pm
The FTX Recovery Trust and company have distributed about $10 billion since the exchange filed for bankruptcy in November 2022, leaving users cut off from their funds.
Galaxy lands 15-year Texas Tech stadium naming rights deal July 17, 2026, 4:03 pm
Galaxy Digital will rename Texas Tech’s football stadium under a 15-year agreement, expanding its West Texas presence as the state attracts growing crypto investment.
Consensys unknowingly outsourced developer work to North Korean July 17, 2026, 3:33 pm
Through an introduction with a “reputable third-party service provider,“ the company took on a developer who, as part of an investigation, was revealed to be tied to North Korea.
Crypto Biz: When dollars disappear, stablecoins step in July 17, 2026, 3:23 pm
Bolivia moves to recognize USDT amid a dollar shortage, while Bitcoin miners’ AI ambitions face fresh investor scrutiny.
OKX Europe lets users convert USDT to MiCA-compliant USDC July 17, 2026, 12:54 pm
The feature offers European customers a voluntary path away from Tether’s USDT as MiCA rules reshape the region’s stablecoin market.
Senator Warren requests 2026 reporting for Trump’s crypto earnings after $1.4B disclosure July 17, 2026, 12:48 pm
With the Senate likely voting on a crypto bill within days, Elizabeth Warren asked for information on Donald Trump’s earnings between January and July ahead of a 2027 deadline.
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.