Daily Crypto News

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  July 30: Prediction Markets on Robinhood 30.07.2026 12min

  Robinhood generated more second-quarter revenue from prediction-market contracts than from either crypto or equities trading, showing how quickly event contracts are becoming a major business line. Binance.US now plans to seek a CFTC license to compete with Kalshi, Polymarket, and Robinhood, while Core Scientific continues being revalued as an AI and data-center infrastructure company through its large AMD partnership. The episode also covers U.S. sanctions against Iran-linked firms accused of using Bitcoin, South Korea’s proposed consolidated crypto law, Hungary reversing a restrictive conversion rule, Ostium’s $23.75 million exploit, and Aave’s plan to wind down underused markets. Matt also discusses ARK Invest selling several crypto-related stocks while adding SpaceX exposure, as Bitcoin remains near $64,755 and the Fear & Greed Index sits at 38. Happy Hodling, Everyone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  July 29: Bitcoin Miners Are Becoming AI Companies 29.07.2026 12min

  Core Scientific is rapidly shifting from Bitcoin mining toward AI data-center infrastructure after reporting $164.2 million in second-quarter revenue and announcing a major AMD partnership. Matt argues that this transition is likely temporary. AI customers want computing costs to fall, while Bitcoin mining continues rewarding additional hash power, so miners may eventually move back toward Bitcoin when the next bull market improves mining economics. The episode also covers the rapid growth of tokenized traditional assets, Emirates adding Crypto.com Pay for eligible UAE customers, and Binance losing Google Play access in parts of Europe after MiCA-related changes. Matt also discusses trade.xyz reimbursing customers after an oracle-related price anomaly, a lawsuit against Apple involving $1.8 million lost through a fake Sparrow Wallet app, and Tether’s tokenization agreement with the Nairobi Securities Exchange. Bitcoin remains near $64,500, but Matt argues perspective matters: while recent buyers may be frustrated, long-term holders are still sitting on substantial gains, and a $64,000 Bitcoin remains historically significant. Happy Hodling, Everyone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  July 28: Crypto Exchanges Are Shrinking 28.07.2026 10min

  Crypto markets remain sluggish, with Bitcoin drifting around $63,000 as trading activity continues to weaken. Matt argues that the recent wave of exchange closures and layoffs—including BitMEX, BitMart, Momentum Labs, Storage Labs, and workforce reductions at Uphold—reflects a maturing industry rather than a crisis. As retail speculation fades and trading volumes decline, he believes only exchanges offering meaningful services such as institutional custody, compliance, and infrastructure will survive. The episode also covers BitMine's continued accumulation of Ethereum, New York Attorney General Letitia James' criticism of the CLARITY Act, and allegations from Thailand's SEC that Bitkub concealed a 2021 cyberattack that resulted in roughly $50 million in stolen digital assets. Matt closes by noting that inflation continues to squeeze consumers, reducing speculative investing, while the crypto market becomes increasingly crowded with millions of tokens competing for attention. Happy Hodling, Everyone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  July 27: Bitcoin Stalls at $65,000 as the Market Turns Mixed 27.07.2026 7min

  Craig sees a mixed and largely directionless crypto market, with Bitcoin repeatedly struggling to move decisively above $65,000. After roughly three weeks of minimal progress, the weekly chart raises the possibility that Bitcoin is forming a lower high before another move down. Craig is staying cautious and would rather wait for a confirmed breakout or a clean rollover than force trades in a market with weak momentum and declining volume. He also points to exchange shutdowns as further evidence that trading activity has dried up and says a fast drop toward $50,000 could create a healthier reset and better buying opportunities. For now, he is completely flat, with NEAR presenting the clearest potential short setup. Start your free 7-day trial of Market Intern at https://marketintern.com and subscribe to Craig’s free Tuesday newsletter at https://www.thegrowmeco.com. Happy Hodling, Everyone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  July 24: Miners, Treasuries, and Regulators Reshape the Market 24.07.2026 13min

  Bitcoin remains stuck near $64,000 as the broader crypto market struggles to find momentum. Matt covers Poolin’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy, Bitcoin treasury companies selling holdings to repay debt and fund operations, and another likely delay for the CLARITY Act as traditional banks push back against yield-bearing stablecoin products that could threaten their business models. The episode also examines India’s effort to restrict Jack Dorsey’s privacy-focused BitChat app, a proposed $40.7 million lawsuit against BitMEX, the hacking of Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev’s X account to promote a fake meme coin, Ripple’s expansion of RLUSD, Coinbase’s new AI-powered payment and trading tools, and the SEC’s $150,000 settlement in a Coinbase records lawsuit. Happy Hodling, Everyone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  July 23: Bitcoin Faces Macro Pressure as ETFs Keep Buying 23.07.2026 17min

  Bitcoin remains caught between strong ETF demand and an increasingly difficult macroeconomic environment. Matt explains how rising Treasury yields, the possibility of additional Federal Reserve rate hikes, expensive equity valuations, and a weakening housing market are all competing for investor capital. Despite those headwinds, spot Bitcoin ETFs have attracted more than $1 billion over the past week, helping stabilize prices while traditional finance continues moving deeper into blockchain through tokenized Treasury settlement and ongoing debate over the CLARITY Act. The episode also covers BitMEX's planned shutdown after 11 years, a series of cross-chain exploits that drained more than $35 million, the formation of a Bitcoin Security Consortium to prepare for future quantum computing risks, and Alphabet's decision to significantly increase AI infrastructure spending. Matt closes by arguing that while ETF inflows are providing support, Bitcoin still faces stiff competition from safer, yield-producing assets until the broader macroeconomic picture improves. Happy Hodling, Everyone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  July 21: Bitcoin ETFs Extend Their Inflow Streak 21.07.2026 16min

  Bitcoin moved back above $66,000 as U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded a fifth straight day of inflows, bringing roughly $727 million into the market over that stretch. The episode also covers renewed momentum around the CLARITY Act, rapid growth in tokenized assets on Solana, a UK inquiry into crypto banking restrictions, Washington state's legal fight with Kalshi, and Base's planned launch of tokenized equities. Matt also discusses an SEC case involving an alleged $22 million mining scheme, the latest Celsius settlement, Exodus cutting 25% of its workforce, and Bitcoin miners shifting computing power toward AI infrastructure. He explains why miners reallocating compute is a normal part of the crypto cycle, then closes with his skepticism about Litecoin's long-term upside despite its recent breakout. Happy Hodling, Everyone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Bitcoin Stuck in Neutral as Traders Wait for the Next Move 20.07.2026 7min

  Craig reviews another slow week across the crypto market, with Bitcoin continuing to struggle below $65,000 and most major coins trading sideways. He remains long Litecoin after a clean daily breakout and is watching for a possible pullback and bullish continuation. Ethereum showed slightly more strength, while Binance Coin, Cardano, Dogecoin, Solana, XRP, and Tron offered very little momentum. Bitcoin Cash was one of the weaker performers, falling roughly 10% over the week. With few strong trends available, Craig is focusing on higher-timeframe breakout setups in markets such as Injective and Ethereum Classic rather than forcing low-quality trades. His main message is patience: when conditions are this slow, traders should reduce activity, manage risk carefully, and wait for the market to provide better opportunities.Start your free 7-day trial of Market Intern at: https://marketintern.comSubscribe to Craig’s free Tuesday newsletter at: https://www.thegrowmeco.comHappy Hodling, Everyone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  July 20: Strategy Keeps Raising Cash While Regulators Race the Clock 20.07.2026 12min

  Strategy's latest stock sale led today's discussion after the company raised another $163 million without purchasing additional Bitcoin, increasing its cash reserves while maintaining more than 843,000 BTC on its balance sheet. Matt questioned whether raising money to fund dividend obligations while continuing to hold Bitcoin is a sustainable long-term strategy. The episode also covered more companies adopting Bitcoin treasury strategies, Capital B's reverse stock split, and regulators missing the GENIUS Act deadline for finalizing stablecoin rules, leaving issuers waiting on key guidance before the law takes effect in early 2027. Matt also discussed France's decision to block Polymarket as unauthorized gambling, sharing his concerns about how prediction markets can be manipulated through coordinated betting activity in smaller political races. The episode wrapped up with South Korea's review of Upbit's 2025 hack, Zilliqa's investigation into a suspected cold wallet theft, and a look at the day's crypto markets, with Bitcoin trading around $64,600 and sentiment remaining in Fear territory. Happy Hodling, Everyone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  July 17: Why Blockchain Could Fix Elections 17.07.2026 16min

  Traditional finance continues embracing crypto as Morgan Stanley's E*TRADE launches Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana trading for eligible retail clients, Citadel Securities invests $400 million in Crypto.com, and Visa unveils a new stablecoin platform designed for banks and fintech companies. Matt explains why competition to control digital dollar infrastructure is accelerating as more traditional financial firms enter the stablecoin market.The episode also covers Europe's growing list of MiCA-licensed crypto firms, Malaysia's investigation into a crypto-related network state project, Taiwan sentencing the operator behind the BitShine exchange to 22 years in prison, and a UK crypto fraud ring that impersonated police officers to steal more than £4 million. Matt wraps up with JPMorgan's improving outlook for Bitcoin, concerns over rising oil prices, and why he believes blockchain technology could eventually provide a more transparent and auditable election system.Happy Hodling, Everyone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  July 16: Tokenization Goes Live on Wall Street 16.07.2026 15min

  The DTCC processed live production trades involving tokenized stocks, ETFs, and U.S. Treasuries with participation from firms including JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, BlackRock, and Vanguard. Matt explains why this is one of the clearest signs yet that tokenization is moving beyond pilot programs and into the core infrastructure of U.S. financial markets.The episode also covers Orange Juice’s plan to buy cash-flowing businesses and use them as Bitcoin treasury companies, Volvo’s latest blockchain experiment, the ethics fight holding up the Clarity Act, and the Senate’s unanimous opposition to any pardon for Sam Bankman-Fried. Matt also looks at Europe’s post-MiCA compliance problems, Tether freezing $131 million connected to Iranian sanctions, and Visa finally acknowledging that stablecoins may be better suited than card networks for machine-to-machine micropayments.Happy Hodling, Everyone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  July 14: Banks Fight the Clarity Act 14.07.2026 7min

  Japan continues pushing stablecoins into the mainstream as JCB, the country's largest card network, partners with Circleto explore USDC for cross-border payments and merchant transactions. Matt also covers CleanSpark's $6.6 billion data center lease, Coinbase Ventures remaining the most active crypto investor of 2026, and why stablecoin adoption continues accelerating around the world.The episode also examines the latest fight over the Clarity Act, as banking groups push Congress to block stablecoin rewards while law enforcement throws its support behind the legislation. Matt wraps up with the U.S. government's $288 million crypto transfer to Coinbase Prime, slowing Bitcoin ETF trading volumes, and why Japan continues to focus on building real-world crypto infrastructure while much of the U.S. debate remains centered on regulation.Happy Hodling, Everyone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Bitcoin Sits on Support While Bears Wait for Confirmation 13.07.2026 7min

  Start your free 7-day trial of Market Intern at https://marketintern.com and see how Craig identifies high-probability trading setups before they develop.Craig Cobb returns from a short break to walk through the crypto markets live, explaining why Bitcoin's $61,500 support and $65,000 resistance remain the two most important levels to watch this week. He also breaks down Ethereum's key breakout level, why Cardano is setting up for potential short opportunities, and why much of the market is sitting just above critical support.Craig also reviews the top cryptocurrencies, shares what's on his watch list, and explains why the daily timeframe is the one that matters most right now. His advice this week is simple: stay patient, be selective, and let the market confirm its next move before getting aggressive.Happy Hodling, Everyone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  July 13: Strategy Builds Cash 13.07.2026 8min

  Podcast Show Notes SummaryStrategy raised another $466.7 million in cash without buying additional Bitcoin, while SBI Holdings and the Solana Foundation announced a major partnership to build Japan's next generation of on-chain financial infrastructure. Matt also covers the UK's expanding tokenization initiative, Thailand's crackdown on high-volume stablecoin transactions, and Japan's new JPYSC stablecoin lending product offering a 3% annual yield.The episode also examines why the Clarity Act remains stalled in Congress, the growing debate over Bitcoin Improvement Proposal 110 and whether Bitcoin should be reserved primarily for payments or remain open to uses like Ordinals and inscriptions, and new data showing crypto trading volumes climbed to nearly $5 trillion in June after five consecutive months of decline.Happy Hodling, Everyone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  July 10: Circle Becomes a National Bank 10.07.2026 8min

  Crypto infrastructure continues expanding even as Bitcoin remains stuck in one of the longest trading ranges in its history. Matt breaks down Circle's approval to launch a federally supervised national trust bank, Robinhood's Layer 2 blockchain surpassing $70 million in bridged ETH, and Metaplanet's plans to develop Bitcoin-backed tokenized credit products. He also covers the rapid growth of prediction markets, now projected to reach $240 billion in trading volume this year.The episode also explores Polymarket's push for U.S. margin trading, a new AI-powered "Internet Court" backed by MetaMask and OKX, XRP's breakout above $1.10, and why Bitcoin's 307-day consolidation between $60,000 and $70,000 has become one of the longest in the asset's history. Matt closes by explaining why, despite Bitcoin's lack of price movement, the companies building crypto infrastructure continue moving the industry forward.Happy Hodling, Everyone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  July 9: Quantum Security Moves to the Forefront 09.07.2026 8min

  Crypto firms continue preparing for the future as BitGo launches quantum-resistant security tools for institutional Bitcoin wallets, while Aave rolls out Stable Vaults to simplify stablecoin yield for fintechs and institutions. Matt explains why quantum computing is becoming a real security consideration for Bitcoin and why the next phase of crypto infrastructure is already being built long before it's urgently needed.The episode also covers Stripe-owned Privy's new Solana transaction routing tool, the growing uncertainty surrounding the Clarity Act in Congress, Senator Ron Wyden's effort to protect non-custodial software developers, and new data showing crypto hacks reached a record 207 incidents in the first half of 2026 despite total losses falling sharply. Matt also discusses whether companies like Strategy are approaching the point where institutional Bitcoin ownership could begin affecting the network's long-term decentralization.Happy Hodling, Everyone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  July 8: Bitcoin Slips as Middle East Tensions Return 08.07.2026 10min

  Podcast Show Notes SummaryAfter returning from a short camping trip, Matt breaks down another volatile day for crypto as Bitcoin slips following renewed tensions in the Middle East after the collapse of the Iran ceasefire. He also covers India's continued push toward stricter crypto policies, Kalshi's latest courtroom loss in New York, and why prediction markets remain caught between financial regulation and gambling laws.The episode also dives into new data showing USDT processed $95 billion in commercial payments during the first half of 2026, while USDT and USDC now account for 83% of the entire stablecoin market. Matt explains why stablecoins are quietly becoming one of the most important pieces of financial infrastructure and why their growth may be a bigger long-term story than Bitcoin's daily price action.Finally, Matt discusses Tom Lee's BitMine purchasing another 40,000 ETH, bringing its holdings close to 5% of Ethereum's circulating supply, and shares his concerns about whether large institutional ownership and Ethereum's move to Proof of Stake could eventually create decentralization issues.Happy Hodling, Everyone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Craig Cobb: Bitcoin Is Still Stuck 07.07.2026 9min

  Start your free 7-day trial of Market Intern at https://marketintern.com and see how Craig identifies high-probability trading setups before they develop.Craig Cobb explains why he's still sitting largely in cash despite Bitcoin posting a strong week. While many traders are calling the bottom, Craig believes Bitcoin remains trapped between $59,000 support and $65,000 resistance, with the broader bear market still intact. Instead of forcing trades on Bitcoin, he's focusing on cleaner opportunities in assets like XRP and other altcoins that continue producing strong trends on the lower timeframes.Craig also reviews the top 10 cryptocurrencies, discusses why Cardano and Solana showed relative strength last week, and explains why the U.S. Dollar Index remains one of the most important charts for predicting the next move in Bitcoin and other risk assets. His advice remains simple: preserve capital, trade the trends that exist, and don't mistake one good week for the start of a new bull market.Happy Hodling, Everyone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  July 3: Stablecoins Keep Winning, Tokenization Expands, and the CBDC Debate Isn't Over 03.07.2026 14min

  Bitcoin ETFs finally snapped their 10-day outflow streak, bringing in more than $221 million in new inflows, but Matt explains why one positive day isn't enough to erase June's record $4.5 billion in institutional selling. He also dives into the growing stablecoin debate, arguing that while Congress continues pushing back against a Federal Reserve CBDC, privately issued stablecoins backed by U.S. Treasuries may ultimately become an even more powerful form of digital money.https://www.youtube.com/watch?is=ncQr95cy21vYsWT4&v=SHroBbNtcbk&feature=youtu.beThe episode also covers Securitize's public debut and tokenized shares on Solana and Avalanche, Metaplanet's continued Bitcoin accumulation, the IMF's latest warning on tokenization, Russia's rollout of the digital ruble, and Spotify's dispute with Kalshi and Polymarket after alleged manipulation of music-related prediction markets. Matt closes with his thoughts on why the biggest story in crypto may no longer be Bitcoin itself, but the race to build the financial infrastructure that will power the next generation of digital assets.Happy Hodling, Everyone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  July 2: Stablecoins Invade Banking, Crypto Crime Explodes, and Europe Is Already Rewriting the Rules 02.07.2026 12min

  Traditional finance and crypto continue moving closer together as Standard Chartered and Circle launch institutional USDC minting and redemption through the bank's platform, while Anchorage Digital expands support for Ethereum liquid staking. Matt explains why stablecoins are rapidly becoming part of the global banking infrastructure and explores the debate over whether privately issued stablecoins could eventually become a backdoor alternative to central bank digital currencies.The episode also covers Europe's MiCA regulations already undergoing review just days after taking full effect, Australia's expanded crypto travel rule, Bitget's launch of tokenized U.S. stock options, and a troubling rise in crypto-related kidnappings and extortion cases in France. Matt also examines the continued legal battle over prediction markets as Kalshi and Polymarket see record World Cup trading volumes while facing regulatory challenges across multiple U.S. states.Happy Hodling, Everyone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.