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BITCOINJul 17, 2026CoinDesk
DOG Mode vs. BIP-110: Inside the Bitcoin client built to bypass data restrictions
Leonidas, a prominent advocate in the Bitcoin Ordinals and Runes community, has proposed a new open-source Bitcoin client called DOG Mode to bypass the stalled BIP 110 process, which aims to restrict non-financial data on Bitcoin. Unlike BIP 110, which requires majority miner approval and changes consensus rules, DOG Mode would alter relay policies to allow near–block-size transactions and reduce the dust limit to one satoshi, potentially freeing around $25 million currently locked in padding. The proposal requires no network-wide consent and could function with support from just one miner, but as of now, it exists only as an announced initiative without code or active development. DOG Mode represents an alternative approach to the ongoing debate on non-financial data on Bitcoin, contrasting with BIP 110's restrictive path.
ALLJul 17, 2026Cointelegraph
Trump Media sells Wall Street low-latency access to Trump postsThe paid Truth API is aimed at high-frequency trading firms seeking “the fastest” access to market-moving Truth Social posts, including those from US President Donald Trump.
Trump Media has launched a paid Truth API designed to provide Wall Street institutional clients, particularly high-frequency and algorithmic trading firms, with low-latency access to market-moving posts from influential Truth Social accounts, including those of former President Donald Trump. The API, available starting August 1, 2026, offers a real-time, licensed feed intended to replace unauthorized data scraping, which violates Truth Social's terms of service. Trump Media's interim CEO Kevin McGurn emphasized the move as both a strategy to monetize proprietary content and a way to ensure direct, compliant access to impactful posts that have historically influenced financial markets.
ALLJul 17, 2026Cointelegraph
Here’s what happened in crypto todayNeed 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.
Morgan Stanley’s E*TRADE has launched spot cryptocurrency trading for eligible retail clients, allowing them to trade Bitcoin, Ether, and Solana through a partnership with Zero Hash, with custody services planned to move to Morgan Stanley Digital Trust. The US Senate unanimously adopted a nonbinding resolution opposing executive clemency for former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried following his fraud conviction. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet with senators to discuss the CLARITY Act, a crypto market structure bill that lawmakers aim to advance before the Senate's August recess.
ALLJul 17, 2026CoinDesk
$1.9 trillion asset manager T. Rowe Price bets on active management with first multi-token crypto ETF
T. Rowe Price, a $1.9 trillion asset manager, launched its first actively managed multi-token spot crypto ETF, named TKNZ, offering a diversified portfolio including bitcoin, ether, BNB, XRP, solana, and Hyperliquid. Unlike passive ETFs that track fixed indexes, TKNZ’s managers can adjust holdings based on market conditions and research to capture shifts in market momentum. The fund carries a 0.75% management fee through May 2027, rising to 0.90% thereafter, and is led by digital assets head Blue Macellari. This move reflects the firm's broader entry into digital assets amid increasing industry efforts to expand beyond single-token crypto products.
ALLJul 16, 2026Cointelegraph
Trump teleprompter operator made $100K betting on Kalshi markets tied to speeches: ABCAccording to ABC News, federal regulators are investigating whether the longtime White House staffer used nonpublic information to profit from event contracts tied to President Donald Trump’s speeches.
Gabriel Perez, President Donald Trump’s longtime teleprompter operator, is under federal investigation for allegedly using nonpublic information to profit over $100,000 by betting on Kalshi prediction markets linked to Trump’s speeches, ABC News reported. Perez reportedly placed wagers on more than a dozen markets based on specific words or phrases expected in the speeches and adjusted bets mid-speech when Trump deviated from prepared remarks. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is involved following detection by Kalshi’s surveillance systems, and the White House has placed Perez on unpaid leave, with Trump condemning the conduct as a "disgrace." This case adds to growing regulatory scrutiny of insider trading risks in prediction markets amid recent high-profile incidents.
ALLJul 16, 2026Cointelegraph
Injective files for SEC transfer agent registration to bring securities ownership records onchainThe company said the filing would create a regulated pathway for maintaining ownership records for tokenized securities onchain.
Injective has filed for transfer agent registration with the US Securities and Exchange Commission to bring the record-keeping function of securities ownership onto blockchain infrastructure. Transfer agents traditionally maintain shareholder records, and Injective aims to offer a regulated onchain solution for issuing and managing tokenized securities in the US, potentially reducing delays and reconciliation among intermediaries. If approved, this would mark a shift from providing blockchain infrastructure to participating in legally recognized ownership systems. Injective has not disclosed details about the legal entity behind the filing, and the submission has not been independently verified.
ALLJul 16, 2026Cointelegraph
Ethics in crypto market structure ‘really not our concern,’ says Blockchain Association CEOA former CFTC commissioner urged lawmakers not to “kill all the hard work that we put in the rest of the bill” by making ethics a make-or-break issue on crypto market structure.
Summer Mersinger, CEO of the Blockchain Association and former CFTC commissioner, indicated that the Digital Asset Market Clarity (CLARITY) Act was close to a Senate vote, contingent on resolving disagreements around ethics provisions. While ethics remain a contentious issue, particularly among some Senate Democrats concerned about potential conflicts tied to figures like former President Donald Trump, Mersinger emphasized that the Blockchain Association is focused on advancing the bill’s broader market structure reforms rather than the political ethics debate. A White House meeting with Republican senators aimed to forge an agreement on ethics, which is seen as crucial for securing bipartisan support needed for the bill’s passage before the August state work period.
ALLJul 16, 2026CoinDesk
Crypto brokerage firm Alpaca raises $135 million for tokenized stock infrastructure
Alpaca, a crypto brokerage infrastructure firm, raised $135 million in equity funding led by Peak XV to expand its infrastructure for tokenized U.S. stocks, adding to prior financing that brought its total to $435 million. The company currently clears or custodies about 94% of tokenized U.S. equities, with over $1.5 billion in underlying stocks backing these tokenized shares via partners including Binance and Ondo. Despite the blockchain integration, Alpaca highlighted the ongoing need for regulated firms to hold the actual shares and manage corporate actions, reflecting a key limitation in the tokenized stock market. Their Instant Tokenization Network facilitates 24/7 minting and redemption of tokenized stocks linked to the traditional equity market.
DEFIJul 16, 2026CoinDesk
Galaxy targets institutional stablecoin yield with new DeFi vaults
Galaxy Digital has launched institutional vault products on the decentralized lending protocol Morpho, accessible through Fireblocks Earn to help institutions earn yield on idle stablecoins using curated DeFi strategies. The offering features two vaults: a Quality Vault focused on capital preservation with blue-chip collateral, and an Enhanced Vault targeting higher yields through riskier assets like liquid restaking tokens and Pendle principal tokens. Galaxy applies its institutional risk framework, including collateral standards and exposure limits, while allowing clients to retain control of assets at the protocol level. This move positions Galaxy amid increasing competition as firms race to provide institutional-grade onchain investment products.
BITCOINJul 16, 2026CoinDesk
The most popular bitcoin call option has slipped by $10,000
The most popular bitcoin call option strike price has shifted from $80,000 to $70,000, with open interest in the $70,000 calls now exceeding $1.6 billion, signaling a lowered ceiling for bitcoin’s price range. The $60,000 put remains the most popular downside bet, suggesting this level continues to serve as a potential floor. According to Imran Lakha of Options Insights, dealers’ net long gamma exposure above $70,000 may pressure bitcoin to trade sideways near this level, as dealers hedge by selling into strength. This dynamic could slow bitcoin’s rise beyond $70,000 compared to other cryptocurrencies like ether.
ALLJul 16, 2026CoinDesk
U.S. Senate unanimously opposes clemency for FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried
The U.S. Senate unanimously passed a resolution opposing any presidential clemency for FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, who was convicted in 2023 on seven counts related to the collapse of FTX and the loss of over $8 billion in customer funds. Senators Cynthia Lummis and Ruben Gallego led the bipartisan effort, emphasizing that Bankman-Fried should "under no circumstances" receive a pardon or commutation. Bankman-Fried, whose fraudulent practices involving FTX and Alameda Research were exposed in 2022, is not eligible for release until around 2044. Former President Donald Trump had previously stated he did not intend to pardon him.
BITCOINJul 16, 2026CoinDesk
Two groups of crypto investors are selling bitcoin to cap its latest price recovery
Bitcoin prices neared $65,000 following softer-than-expected U.S. inflation data for June, which eased concerns over Federal Reserve rate hikes. However, two groups of investors—long-term holders who bought near last year's highs and short-term holders who bought near recent lows—are actively selling into this price rise, potentially dampening further gains. Long-term holders are realizing losses rather than waiting for recoveries, indicating weak confidence in sustaining the rally, while short-term holders are taking profits at levels last seen during May's peak. Analysts remain cautious about the bounce's durability due to geopolitical tensions and the recent reversal in oil prices, which contributed to the inflation slowdown.
ALLJul 16, 2026Cointelegraph
Trump to meet with senators over CLARITY Act on Thursday: PoliticoUS President Donald Trump is set to meet with several senators on Thursday as negotiators race to get the CLARITY Act across the line before the Senate’s August recess.
US President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet with senators, including Bernie Moreno and Cynthia Lummis, on Thursday to discuss the CLARITY Act, a crypto market structure bill aiming for passage before the Senate's August recess. Lawmakers are awaiting a revised draft expected soon, with Senator Thom Tillis emphasizing the importance of reaching an agreement this week to move the bill forward. Prediction markets show a 79% chance the bill will be voted on before the recess, though the likelihood of it becoming law this year remains lower, at around 36-39%.
ALLJul 16, 2026Cointelegraph
Base’s social bet left it trailing in prediction markets and perps: PollakBase creator Jesse Pollak is stepping back from leadership of the Base App after admitting he was “definitively wrong” to bet on social experiences driving crypto adoption.
Jesse Pollak, creator of the Base blockchain, is stepping back from leading the Base App after admitting his bet on social experiences driving crypto adoption was “definitively wrong.” He acknowledged that Base fell behind competitors in critical areas like prediction markets and perpetual futures, with Base-native platforms Limitless and Avantis trailing significantly in volume. This shift aligns with Base’s strategic pivot from social products toward financial applications focused on trading, payments, and AI agents. Pollak will focus on the Base blockchain while leadership of the app returns to Coinbase under Jordan Fish, coinciding with Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong’s recent acknowledgment that content-focused crypto strategies had failed.
ALLJul 16, 2026Cointelegraph
Stanford study says 5-minute Bitcoin prediction markets enable settlement manipulationResearchers found that Polymarket’s five-minute Bitcoin prediction markets create incentives to manipulate spot prices around contract settlement, proposing longer settlement windows as a potential fix.
A Stanford and Singapore Management University study found that Polymarket’s five-minute Bitcoin prediction markets incentivize traders to manipulate spot prices around settlement, transferring about $1.28 million from retail traders to sophisticated participants. The manipulation is linked to contracts settling via Chainlink price feeds at the end of short trading windows, prompting sharp pre-settlement price moves followed by reversals. Extending the contracts’ duration to 15 minutes largely mitigated this effect. The researchers emphasized that settlement design, such as longer windows or alternative pricing methods, can reduce manipulation risks and noted implications for both crypto and traditional financial markets as prediction markets grow.
ALLJul 15, 2026CoinDesk
Coinbase's Jesse Pollak steps back from Base app leadership after admitting his crypto social strategy failed
Jesse Pollak, formerly leading the Base app at Coinbase, is stepping back from that role after admitting his strategy focused on onchain social applications and creator coins failed to drive crypto adoption. Pollak acknowledged that Base fell behind competitors in key areas like trading, payments, and tokenization due to its social-first approach. Leadership of the Base app will now be handed to Jordan Fish, aka ‘Cobie,’ who will work on expanding the app beyond the Base ecosystem. Pollak will concentrate on developing Base’s blockchain as infrastructure for global finance, marking a strategic pivot away from social apps toward trading, payments, and AI-powered applications.
ALLJul 15, 2026Cointelegraph
Revolut receives in-principle approval from UAE authorities for crypto servicesDubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority approved the London-headquartered fintech company for broker-dealer, management and investment, and exchange services in the UAE.
London-based fintech company Revolut has received in-principle approval from Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) to offer broker-dealer, management, investment, and exchange crypto services in the UAE. This follows earlier approval from the Central Bank of the UAE for payment activities and comes after Revolut obtained a UK banking license in March. The approval will allow UAE users to buy, sell, and hold digital assets through Revolut’s app and Revolut X exchange. VARA currently lists 51 licensed crypto firms, with 22 granted in-principle approval, including Kraken’s parent company, Payward.
ALLJul 15, 2026Cointelegraph
Ostium pauses trading as security firms report multimillion-dollar oracle exploitOstium halted trading and advised revoking contract approvals after blockchain security firms reported an apparent oracle-related exploit of its OLP liquidity vault, with estimated losses ranging from $18 million to $22 million.
Ostium, a decentralized perpetuals trading protocol on Arbitrum, has paused trading after blockchain security firms Blockaid and CertiK reported an exploit of its OLP liquidity vault involving its oracle system, causing estimated losses of $18 million to $22 million. The protocol has advised users to revoke contract approvals temporarily while investigating the incident. This attack reflects a broader trend of DeFi exploits targeting offchain infrastructure such as oracles, contributing to substantial losses in the sector and raising concerns about DeFi’s security and its readiness for institutional adoption.
ALTCOINSJul 15, 2026CoinDesk
The privacy paradox of protecting kids online
The U.S. House passed the Kids Internet and Digital Safety (KIDS) Act in June 2026 to protect minors online, but critics warn the bill's reliance on identity verification systems risks expanding surveillance and data breaches, as seen with AU10TIX and Discord incidents exposing government IDs. While KIDS does not explicitly mandate age verification, platform liability encourages companies to verify users’ ages, often leading to broad data collection. The Cardano Foundation CEO Frederik Gregaard highlights privacy-preserving alternatives like Utah’s Veridian system, which proves age without revealing full identities. The debate continues in the Senate, with calls to prioritize data minimization and privacy in online child protection measures.
ETHEREUMJul 15, 2026CoinDesk
A timeline of the Ethereum Foundation's ongoing shakeup
In 2026, the Ethereum Foundation underwent significant leadership and structural changes following community criticism over its governance and technical focus. Co-executive directors Tomasz Stańczak and Hsiao-Wei Wang stepped down, and the foundation adopted a new mandate centered on the CROPS framework, repositioning itself as a long-term steward rather than the ecosystem's primary builder. The foundation cut about 20% of its workforce and reduced its budget by 40% in a major restructuring, while new organizations like ETHLabs, Ethereum Institutional, and EthSystems emerged to take on roles previously held by the foundation, signaling a shift toward a more distributed ecosystem approach.
BITCOINJul 15, 2026CoinDesk
Bitcoin rally cools as investors digest inflation data, oil clouds outlook
Bitcoin's recent rally to $64,532 slowed as investors digested weaker-than-expected U.S. inflation data that failed to significantly increase expectations for a Federal Reserve rate cut. Despite a 3% rise over 24 hours, Bitcoin and Ether both trimmed gains by 0.5% since midnight. Market sentiment shifted sharply, with Polymarket showing a drop in the odds of a rate hike to 6.7% and a strong likelihood the Fed will keep rates steady this month. Rising oil prices above $85 a barrel and ongoing geopolitical risks continue to complicate the inflation outlook, leaving Bitcoin's near-term direction dependent on upcoming U.S. producer price reports and further inflation data.
BITCOINJul 15, 2026CoinDesk
Live updates: Bitcoin rises near $65,000 as markets get more good inflation news
U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs saw inflows of about $181 million on Tuesday, rebounding from a $425 million outflow the day before, with BlackRock's IBIT leading the gains at $139 million and Fidelity's FBTC adding $21 million. Ether ETFs gained around $58 million, driven entirely by BlackRock's ETHA, as bitcoin ETFs collectively rose nearly 4% and ether ETFs about 6%. Total bitcoin ETF assets increased to approximately $78 billion, while ether ETF assets surpassed $10 billion. July's ETF flows have been volatile, with significant swings between inflows and outflows occurring frequently without sustained trends.
ALLJul 15, 2026Cointelegraph
Kalshi says CFTC, Michigan orders leave it in ‘impossible position’“We are disappointed by this decision and believe it is unfair to Kalshi,” the company’s legal counsel said on X.
Kalshi is facing conflicting orders after a Michigan court directed the company to stop offering sports betting contracts and unwind trades, while the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) instructed Kalshi to ignore the state order and continue operating. Kalshi's legal counsel, Robert DeNault, stated the company is caught between complying with state court orders and federal regulatory obligations. The dispute highlights ongoing jurisdictional tensions between the CFTC and state regulators over prediction markets, with CFTC Chair Michael Selig emphasizing the importance of federal authority and warning against state interference. Kalshi is currently reviewing the CFTC’s directive and deciding its next steps.
BITCOINJul 15, 2026CoinDesk
Bitcoin nears $65,000 as cooling U.S. inflation guts the Fed rate-hike trade
Bitcoin approached $65,000 after U.S. inflation data for June showed a larger-than-expected cooldown, with headline inflation falling to 3.5% and core inflation to 2.6%. This eased market expectations for a near-term Federal Reserve rate hike, causing the implied odds of a rate increase to drop from 43% to 13% and lowering two-year Treasury yields. The cooling inflation lifted risk assets, with bitcoin rising 3.6% and other cryptocurrencies like ether and XRP also posting gains. Analysts noted bitcoin remains sensitive to interest rate outlooks, with the September Fed meeting seen as the next critical event for the market.