https://cryptonews.chikocorp.com/article/the-most-popular-bitcoin-call-option-has-slipped-by-10-000 CryptoNews.ChikoCorp.com en 2026-07-16T11:27:53.000Z The most popular bitcoin call option has slipped by $10,000 https://cryptonews.chikocorp.com/article/bitcoin-pulls-back-to-64-000-after-hitting-monthly-high-as-bears-take-control CryptoNews.ChikoCorp.com en 2026-07-16T10:35:56.000Z Bitcoin pulls back to $64,000 after hitting monthly high as bears take control https://cryptonews.chikocorp.com/article/ark-pushes-back-against-a16z-s-tradfi-wants-blockchain-not-defi-claimark-invest-s-director-of-resear CryptoNews.ChikoCorp.com en 2026-07-16T12:00:01.710Z ARK pushes back against a16z’s ‘TradFi wants blockchain, not DeFi’ claimARK Invest’s director of research disputed a16z crypto’s thesis that traditional finance will adopt permissioned blockchain infrastructure instead of decentralized finance, saying institutions will increasingly rely on DeFi rails. https://cryptonews.chikocorp.com/article/autonomous-ai-agent-economy-faces-infrastructure-gaps-visa-artemis CryptoNews.ChikoCorp.com en 2026-07-16T12:00:01.710Z Autonomous AI agent economy faces infrastructure gaps: Visa, Artemis https://cryptonews.chikocorp.com/article/us-senate-unanimously-adopts-resolution-opposing-clemency-for-sbf CryptoNews.ChikoCorp.com en 2026-07-16T12:00:01.710Z US Senate unanimously adopts resolution opposing clemency for SBF https://cryptonews.chikocorp.com/article/tether-invests-20m-into-argentine-neobank-ual CryptoNews.ChikoCorp.com en 2026-07-16T12:00:01.710Z Tether invests $20M into Argentine neobank Ualá https://cryptonews.chikocorp.com/article/u-s-senate-unanimously-opposes-clemency-for-ftx-founder-sam-bankman-fried CryptoNews.ChikoCorp.com en 2026-07-16T06:00:43.000Z U.S. Senate unanimously opposes clemency for FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried https://cryptonews.chikocorp.com/article/two-groups-of-bitcoin-investors-sell-on-the-rise-as-u-s-inflation-lifts-prices-to-nearly-65-000 CryptoNews.ChikoCorp.com en 2026-07-16T04:09:10.000Z Two groups of bitcoin investors sell on the rise as U.S. inflation lifts prices to nearly $65,000 https://cryptonews.chikocorp.com/article/live-updates-zachxbt-calls-hardware-wallets-complete-garbage-btc-steady-after-korea-rate-hike CryptoNews.ChikoCorp.com en 2026-07-16T06:20:00.000Z Live updates: Bitcoin slips back to $64,000 after Korea rate hike, ahead of U.S. data https://cryptonews.chikocorp.com/article/a-bitcoin-wallet-dormant-since-the-2017-peak-just-moved-383-million CryptoNews.ChikoCorp.com en 2026-07-16T05:12:26.000Z A bitcoin wallet dormant since the 2017 peak just moved $383 million https://cryptonews.chikocorp.com/article/ether-outruns-bitcoin-as-etf-money-returns-almost-all-of-from-blackrock-s-fund CryptoNews.ChikoCorp.com en 2026-07-16T04:56:15.000Z Ether outruns bitcoin as ETF money returns, almost all of from BlackRock's fund https://cryptonews.chikocorp.com/article/robinhood-chain-memecoin-launchpad-vlad-fun-halts-after-internal-integrity-issuevlad-fun-suspended-i CryptoNews.ChikoCorp.com en 2026-07-16T12:00:01.710Z Robinhood Chain memecoin launchpad Vlad.fun halts after ‘internal integrity’ issue https://cryptonews.chikocorp.com/article/hyperion-defi-to-deploy-500k-hype-for-hyperliquid-hip-3-markets CryptoNews.ChikoCorp.com en 2026-07-16T12:00:01.710Z Hyperion DeFi to deploy 500K HYPE for Hyperliquid HIP-3 markets https://cryptonews.chikocorp.com/article/trump-to-meet-with-senators-over-clarity-act-on-thursday-politicous-president-donald-trump-is-set-to CryptoNews.ChikoCorp.com en 2026-07-16T12:00:01.710Z 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. https://cryptonews.chikocorp.com/article/base-s-social-bet-left-it-trailing-in-prediction-markets-and-perps-pollakbase-creator-jesse-pollak-i CryptoNews.ChikoCorp.com en 2026-07-16T12:00:01.710Z 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. https://cryptonews.chikocorp.com/article/stanford-study-says-5-minute-bitcoin-prediction-markets-enable-settlement-manipulation CryptoNews.ChikoCorp.com en 2026-07-16T12:00:01.710Z 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. https://cryptonews.chikocorp.com/article/coinbase-s-jesse-pollak-steps-back-from-base-app-leadership-after-admitting-his-crypto-social-strate CryptoNews.ChikoCorp.com en 2026-07-15T20:18:02.000Z Coinbase's Jesse Pollak steps back from Base app leadership after admitting his crypto social strategy failed https://cryptonews.chikocorp.com/article/dtcc-moves-tokenized-securities-into-live-trading-marking-a-milestone-for-wall-street-s-blockchain-p CryptoNews.ChikoCorp.com en 2026-07-15T17:02:22.000Z DTCC moves tokenized securities into live trading, marking a milestone for Wall Street's blockchain push https://cryptonews.chikocorp.com/article/cantor-and-securitize-collaborate-on-blockchain-based-ipos CryptoNews.ChikoCorp.com en 2026-07-15T16:52:28.000Z Cantor and Securitize collaborate on blockchain-based IPOs https://cryptonews.chikocorp.com/article/president-trump-expected-to-meet-with-senators-to-work-on-ethics-concerns-in-crypto-bill CryptoNews.ChikoCorp.com en 2026-07-15T14:37:36.000Z President Trump expected to meet with senators to work on ethics concerns in crypto bill https://cryptonews.chikocorp.com/article/south-korea-to-modify-76-year-old-law-to-classify-cryptocurrencies-as-national-assets CryptoNews.ChikoCorp.com en 2026-07-15T14:35:26.000Z South Korea to modify 76-year-old law to classify cryptocurrencies as national assets https://cryptonews.chikocorp.com/article/open-usd-poses-biggest-threat-yet-to-circle-s-usdc-coinshares-says CryptoNews.ChikoCorp.com en 2026-07-15T14:03:54.000Z Open USD poses biggest threat yet to Circle's USDC, CoinShares says https://cryptonews.chikocorp.com/article/blackrock-s-crypto-assets-fall-39-despite-15-billion-of-net-inflows CryptoNews.ChikoCorp.com en 2026-07-15T12:12:01.000Z BlackRock's crypto assets fall 39% despite $15 billion of net inflows https://cryptonews.chikocorp.com/article/the-launchpad-that-fueled-robinhood-chain-s-memecoin-boom-just-gave-away-all-its-revenue CryptoNews.ChikoCorp.com en 2026-07-15T12:11:58.000Z The launchpad that fueled Robinhood Chain's memecoin boom just gave away all its revenue https://cryptonews.chikocorp.com/article/japan-reclassifies-crypto-as-a-financial-asset-paves-way-for-tax-cuts CryptoNews.ChikoCorp.com en 2026-07-15T12:05:33.000Z Japan reclassifies crypto as a financial asset, paves way for tax cuts https://cryptonews.chikocorp.com/article/revolut-receives-in-principle-approval-from-uae-authorities-for-crypto-servicesdubai-s-virtual-asset CryptoNews.ChikoCorp.com en 2026-07-16T12:00:01.710Z 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. https://cryptonews.chikocorp.com/article/us-senator-blasts-ag-pick-for-dismantling-crypto-unit-trump-s-cz-pardon CryptoNews.ChikoCorp.com en 2026-07-16T12:00:01.710Z US senator blasts AG pick for ‘dismantling’ crypto unit, Trump’s CZ pardonPresident Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general faced criticism from members of the Senate Judiciary Committee on his approach to crypto enforcement and the pardon of former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao. https://cryptonews.chikocorp.com/article/ostium-pauses-trading-as-security-firms-report-multimillion-dollar-oracle-exploitostium-halted-tradi CryptoNews.ChikoCorp.com en 2026-07-16T12:00:01.710Z 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. https://cryptonews.chikocorp.com/article/aave-launches-v4-on-avalanche-laying-groundwork-for-tokenized-credit-markets CryptoNews.ChikoCorp.com en 2026-07-16T12:00:01.710Z Aave launches V4 on Avalanche, laying groundwork for tokenized credit marketsThe deployment marks Aave V4’s first expansion beyond Ethereum and introduces lending infrastructure designed to support future markets for tokenized real-world assets. https://cryptonews.chikocorp.com/article/securitize-cantor-target-tokenized-ipos-for-public-markets CryptoNews.ChikoCorp.com en 2026-07-16T12:00:01.710Z Securitize, Cantor target tokenized IPOs for public marketsSecuritize and Cantor Fitzgerald are developing infrastructure for tokenized IPOs and secondary equity offerings within the existing US securities framework. https://cryptonews.chikocorp.com/article/the-privacy-paradox-of-protecting-kids-online CryptoNews.ChikoCorp.com en 2026-07-15T14:58:50.000Z The privacy paradox of protecting kids online https://cryptonews.chikocorp.com/article/ostium-suffers-18-million-exploit-as-oracle-attack-wave-continues-to-hit-defi CryptoNews.ChikoCorp.com en 2026-07-15T15:27:43.000Z Ostium suffers $18 million exploit as oracle attack wave continues to hit DeFi https://cryptonews.chikocorp.com/article/crypto-long-short-to-eth-or-not-to-eth-is-sol-the-better-diversifier CryptoNews.ChikoCorp.com en 2026-07-15T14:58:09.000Z Crypto Long & Short: To ETH or not to ETH — is SOL the better diversifier? https://cryptonews.chikocorp.com/article/a-timeline-of-the-ethereum-foundation-s-ongoing-shakeup CryptoNews.ChikoCorp.com en 2026-07-15T13:19:48.000Z A timeline of the Ethereum Foundation's ongoing shakeup https://cryptonews.chikocorp.com/article/strategy-feels-very-secure-until-bitcoin-reaches-8-000-10-000-says-ceo CryptoNews.ChikoCorp.com en 2026-07-15T12:00:33.000Z Strategy feels 'very secure' until bitcoin reaches $8,000-$10,000, says CEO https://cryptonews.chikocorp.com/article/crypto-firms-face-aml-risks-during-post-mica-migration-says-amla-chair CryptoNews.ChikoCorp.com en 2026-07-16T08:00:01.100Z Crypto firms face AML risks during post-MiCA migration, says AMLA chairAMLA is expanding its crypto oversight as firms complete the transition to the EU’s MiCA licensing regime. https://cryptonews.chikocorp.com/article/bitcoin-rally-cools-as-investors-digest-inflation-data-oil-clouds-outlook CryptoNews.ChikoCorp.com en 2026-07-15T11:46:06.000Z Bitcoin rally cools as investors digest inflation data, oil clouds outlook https://cryptonews.chikocorp.com/article/crypto-steadies-as-middle-east-tensions-counter-u-s-inflation-report-boost CryptoNews.ChikoCorp.com en 2026-07-15T11:05:49.000Z Crypto steadies as Middle East tensions counter U.S. inflation report boost https://cryptonews.chikocorp.com/article/japan-passes-crypto-overhaul-to-bring-digital-assets-under-financial-rulesjapan-s-revised-financial- CryptoNews.ChikoCorp.com en 2026-07-16T08:00:01.100Z Japan passes crypto overhaul to bring digital assets under financial rulesJapan’s revised Financial Instruments and Exchange Act introduces crypto insider trading rules, tougher penalties and new oversight requirements for crypto businesses. https://cryptonews.chikocorp.com/article/south-korea-to-bring-digital-assets-under-new-state-asset-management-system CryptoNews.ChikoCorp.com en 2026-07-16T08:00:01.100Z South Korea to bring digital assets under new state asset management systemSouth Korea’s Economy Ministry plans to include digital assets and intellectual property under the country’s new state-asset management framework. https://cryptonews.chikocorp.com/article/czech-republic-tells-isps-to-block-polymarket-after-gambling-blacklisting CryptoNews.ChikoCorp.com en 2026-07-16T08:00:01.100Z Czech Republic tells ISPs to block Polymarket after gambling blacklistingThe Czech Finance Ministry added Polymarket to its blacklist of unauthorized online gambling websites, requiring internet providers to block access within 15 days. https://cryptonews.chikocorp.com/article/live-markets-bitcoin-ether-etfs-draw-inflows-as-majors-rise-as-much-as-5 CryptoNews.ChikoCorp.com en 2026-07-15T08:29:18.000Z Live updates: Bitcoin rises near $65,000 as markets get more good inflation news https://cryptonews.chikocorp.com/article/cathie-wood-s-ark-buys-another-220k-circle-shares-despite-sell-offcathie-wood-s-ark-invest-added-13- CryptoNews.ChikoCorp.com en 2026-07-16T06:00:03.109Z Cathie Wood’s ARK buys another 220K Circle shares despite sell-offCathie Wood’s ARK Invest added $13.9 million worth of Circle shares on Tuesday, extending its July buying spree to 725,517 shares amid a steep stock decline. https://cryptonews.chikocorp.com/article/stripe-advent-offer-53b-to-acquire-paypal-report CryptoNews.ChikoCorp.com en 2026-07-16T06:00:03.109Z Stripe, Advent offer $53B to acquire PayPal: ReportStripe and Advent reportedly offered to buy PayPal for $53 billion, at a 28% premium compared to the company’s Tuesday closing price. https://cryptonews.chikocorp.com/article/kalshi-says-cftc-michigan-orders-leave-it-in-impossible-position CryptoNews.ChikoCorp.com en 2026-07-16T04:00:02.544Z 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. https://cryptonews.chikocorp.com/article/bitcoin-nears-65-000-as-cooling-u-s-inflation-guts-the-fed-rate-hike-trade CryptoNews.ChikoCorp.com en 2026-07-15T05:19:14.000Z Bitcoin nears $65,000 as cooling U.S. inflation guts the Fed rate-hike trade https://cryptonews.chikocorp.com/article/us-freezes-131m-in-iran-linked-crypto-as-middle-east-tensions-rise-us-treasury-is-committed-to-disru CryptoNews.ChikoCorp.com en 2026-07-16T00:00:02.779Z US freezes $131M in Iran-linked crypto as Middle East tensions rise“US Treasury is committed to disrupting and degrading Iran’s illicit financial activities, including its abuse of digital assets,” US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Tuesday. https://cryptonews.chikocorp.com/article/bitmine-generated-46m-from-ethereum-staking-last-quarterethereum-staking-generated-98-of-bitmine-s-r CryptoNews.ChikoCorp.com en 2026-07-15T20:00:01.946Z Bitmine generated $46M from Ethereum staking last quarterEthereum staking generated 98% of Bitmine’s revenue last quarter as the company’s pivot from Bitcoin mining gained momentum following its March validator launch. https://cryptonews.chikocorp.com/article/over-95-of-coinbase-s-code-is-now-written-with-help-of-ai CryptoNews.ChikoCorp.com en 2026-07-15T18:00:02.102Z Over 95% of Coinbase’s code is now written with help of AICoinbase’s Rob Witoff said the company is leaning more on AI to help with execution, but still needs high-agency humans for judgment and strategy. https://cryptonews.chikocorp.com/article/three-us-senators-oppose-clarity-act-on-ethics-grounds-with-vote-expected-soon CryptoNews.ChikoCorp.com en 2026-07-15T18:00:02.102Z Three US senators oppose CLARITY Act on ethics grounds with vote expected soonSenate Majority Leader John Thune reportedly said the chamber will consider a vote on the crypto market structure bill before Aug. 10, though it’s unclear whether it has enough Democratic support to pass.