Here’s what happened in crypto today July 23, 2026, 9:31 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.
Fears of AI-driven DeFi hack epidemic overstated for now — but not for long July 23, 2026, 9:30 am
Are the fears of an AI driven hacking epidemic totally overblown, or is this just the lull before the storm?
Strategy-led group pledges $15M to quantum-proof Bitcoin network July 23, 2026, 9:03 am
A consortium led by Strategy and BlackRock has pledged $15 million to secure the Bitcoin network from the threat of a quantum computing breakthrough.
Binance joins STOP THE TRAFFIK in anti-human trafficking effort July 23, 2026, 9:00 am
The partnership expands Binance’s compliance efforts by providing intelligence and training to help detect cryptocurrency activity tied to human trafficking and child exploitation.
Bitget secures license for New Zealand expansion July 23, 2026, 8:33 am
Crypto exchange Bitget said it was registered as a financial service provider with New Zealand’s financial regulator, enabling it to expand its services in the country.
BitMEX token crashes 90% as exchange announces shutdown July 23, 2026, 8:02 am
BitMEX’s BMEX token plunged about 90% after the exchange announced plans to shut down, ending nearly 12 years in business as its Bitcoin futures market share shrank.
Bernstein says Bitcoin mining deals necessary for AI power crunch July 23, 2026, 7:49 am
Bernstein analysts remain bullish on the Bitcoin mining sector, as deals with third-party providers will be necessary to address the computing power limits of AI data centers.
HYPE falls as crypto funds queue nearly $150M in locked tokens for withdrawal July 23, 2026, 7:24 am
HYPE briefly fell 8% from its local highs as Multicoin Capital, Selini Capital and Galaxy Digital queued nearly $150 million of the token for withdrawals.
Kazakhstan approves strategic crypto mining rules tied to national reserve July 23, 2026, 7:04 am
Kazakhstan plans to require miners to meet strict infrastructure standards and transfer part of their mined crypto assets to a state-backed reserve under new rules.
Bitcoin will get ‘lift’ from Hyperliquid, Robinhood in next crypto bull market: Bitwise exec July 23, 2026, 6:49 am
Bitwise predicted that Hyperliquid and Robinhood TradFi ventures should form the basis for a crypto bull-market comeback that would lift Bitcoin and Ether.