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MoneyGram's CEO says blockchain works best when customers don't know it's there
July 21, 2026 1:38 pm
In an interview with CoinDesk, MoneyGram CEO Anthony Soohoo said that their blockchain strategy has evolved from early experimentation into a broader effort to modernize the company's global payments infrastructure.
CoinShares debuts Bitcoin mining ETF in Europe entrance
July 21, 2026 1:34 pm

CoinShares debuts Bitcoin mining ETF in Europe entrance

The UCITS ETF, CoinShares’ first in Europe, began trading on Deutsche Börse Xetra, tracking a rules-based index of publicly listed BTC miners.

Robinhood-backed DEX Arcus expands with tokenized assets, perps
July 21, 2026 1:16 pm

Robinhood-backed DEX Arcus expands with tokenized assets, perps

Arcus, built by the dYdX team, adds tokenized stocks and perpetual futures on Robinhood Chain as platforms compete to bring traditional assets onchain.

Morpho launches fixed-rate lending protocol on Base
July 21, 2026 1:00 pm

Morpho launches fixed-rate lending protocol on Base

Morpho Midnight introduces fixed rates and defined maturities alongside Morpho Blue’s variable-rate lending markets.

Jack Mallers steps down as XXI Capital CEO as Tether's plans to merge three bitcoin firms falls
July 21, 2026 12:42 pm
The proposed three-way merger between Twenty One Capital, Mallers' Strike, and Elektron Energy has been abandoned.
Tether-backed Twenty One, Strike merger plan scrapped: Bloomberg
July 21, 2026 12:29 pm

Tether-backed Twenty One, Strike merger plan scrapped: Bloomberg

Strike will remain a standalone company after the proposed three-way merger was scrapped, while Twenty One Capital and Elektron continue discussions, Bloomberg reported.

More MiCA-licensed crypto firms may exit EU market: Gate Europe CEO
July 21, 2026 11:58 am

More MiCA-licensed crypto firms may exit EU market: Gate Europe CEO

Gate Europe’s Giovanni Cunti says some MiCA-licensed crypto firms may struggle to sustain compliance costs as Europe enters its new regulatory era.

Russian parliament passes law regulating crypto market
July 21, 2026 11:49 am

Russian parliament passes law regulating crypto market

The State Duma legislation creates a regulated framework for crypto market participants and now moves to President Vladimir Putin for his signature before becoming law.

Bitcoin rally has broad-based support as institutions, whales, options traders pile in
July 21, 2026 11:37 am
Your day-ahead look for July 21, 2026
Clarity odds jump to 43% on Polymarket after unverified reports Trump agreed to ethics deal
July 21, 2026 11:19 am
Bettors moved the crypto market structure bill to a 43% chance of passing this year, up from a record low last week, though no bill text has appeared.