Here’s what happened in crypto today July 23, 2026, 3:41 pm
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.
Crypto industry to contribute $55B to US economy in 2026: NCA study July 23, 2026, 3:41 pm
The research released by the organization said that crypto companies will directly or indirectly lead to 232,000 jobs across the entire US economy in 2026.
As BitMEX exits, analysts warn crypto consolidation is accelerating July 23, 2026, 3:30 pm
BitMEX’s shutdown marks the end of one of crypto’s earliest derivatives exchanges as analysts point to rising regulatory costs, market concentration and the shift toward licensed trading venues.
Robinhood CEO’s X account hacked in apparent memecoin scam July 23, 2026, 2:09 pm
A hacker reportedly took over Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev’s X account to promote a fake “VLAD” memecoin, posting what appeared to be a malicious token contract address.
Goldman Sachs CEO backs ‘not perfect’ CLARITY Act as vote expected soon July 23, 2026, 12:57 pm
Goldman chief David Solomon will support the crypto market structure bill now in Congress, even as financial companies and banks are hesitant over provisions on stablecoins.
Here’s why the CLARITY Act’s ethics deal may be so hard to reach July 23, 2026, 12:44 pm
Both parties say they want US crypto market structure legislation, but a dispute over ethics rules and who enforces them is becoming the bill’s biggest obstacle.
BTC treasury firm Empery Digital invests $20M in AI data center developer Cardinal Data Power July 23, 2026, 12:42 pm
The investment marks Empery’s latest push into AI infrastructure as the company shifts capital away from its Bitcoin treasury strategy.
Ethereum nears market bottom against Bitcoin, though key signals remain unconfirmed: CryptoQuant July 23, 2026, 12:26 pm
Ether trades below its realized price while onchain indicators point to easing selling pressure and recovering demand, though a definitive cycle bottom has yet to emerge.
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?
Binance joins STOP THE TRAFFIK in anti-human trafficking effort July 23, 2026, 9:22 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.