Here’s what happened in crypto today July 8, 2026, 2:05 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.
StarkWare CEO suggests 4% annual Bitcoin inflation to replace 21M cap July 8, 2026, 1:48 am
StarkWare CEO Eli Ben-Sasson argued that Bitcoin private keys get lost over time, meaning the amount of usable Bitcoin will diminish. Many disagree.
Swyftx eyes crypto payments after securing Australian license July 8, 2026, 1:30 am
Swyftx interim co-CEO Andrea Yuen says the company "won’t be a pure crypto spot exchange in future,” after it secured a license allowing it to offer payment services.
Secret Network cites AI exploit risks in proposed Arbitrum move July 7, 2026, 11:54 pm
“The security risk is the part we take most seriously,” the team said, citing old code and AI exploit risks.
CFTC charges commodity, crypto pool operator with $14M fraud July 7, 2026, 11:25 pm
The CFTC has launched a rare crypto-related enforcement action against a commodity pool operator that allegedly defrauded investors of more than $14 million.
Strike launches ‘volatility-proof’ Bitcoin loans amid bear market, but at a cost July 7, 2026, 10:40 pm
The cost of eliminating margin calls and forced liquidations is an interest rate as high as 14.2% and an obligation to pay on time, Strike CEO Jack Mallers said.
SEC crypto rule changes are high on its 2026 agenda July 7, 2026, 5:39 pm
The financial regulator’s agenda included proposed rule changes related to crypto broker-dealers, digital assets on national securities exchanges and potential safe harbors.
Ether climbs toward $2K as Bitmine buys ETH, Robinhood L2 boost July 7, 2026, 5:14 pm
ETH charts a path toward $2,000 as TradFi adoption, DAT buying and a long-awaited network upgrade boost investor interest.
Vanguard seeks digital assets chief after years of crypto skepticism July 7, 2026, 4:57 pm
The asset manager is hiring a head of digital assets to lead its strategy for tokenization, stablecoins, blockchain infrastructure and client-facing products.
New Hampshire lawmakers to hold hearing on $100M Bitcoin bonds July 7, 2026, 4:45 pm
The proposed bonds to be backed by cryptocurrency still need approval from New Hampshire Governor Kelly Ayotte and the state’s five-member executive council.