Cardano activated its Van Rossem hard fork on July 18, 2026, at approximately 21:44:51 UTC, moving the network to Protocol Version 11 without any reported downtime.
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Cardano activated Van Rossem on July 18, 2026, reaching Protocol Version 11 with no downtime.
Whales holding 100K to 100M ADA pushed balances to their highest level since 2023.
Cardano now moves toward Leios, targeting…
Grayscale says bitcoin covered call strategies may offer investors a way to generate income if bitcoin trades within a limited price range rather than staging a rapid recovery. The approach combines spot bitcoin ownership with option premiums, creating returns that differ…
The investment was part of a large $197 million funding round that valued Ualá at $3.2 billion in March. No operational integration will follow this capital injection, as Ualá recognizes the regulatory hurdles to bringing these assets to Latam markets as a banking…
U.S.-listed bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) now hold an estimated 1.25 million bitcoin worth well over $100 billion, and few of the shareholders who own those funds have read the prospectus language that spells out what happens to that money if the fund’s sponsor or custodian collapses.
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Blackrock’s IBIT held 734,762 bitcoin worth $48 billion as of July 15, 2026.
Coinbase…
The company will provide access to USDC financial services through BEN, its regulated and licensed VASP, in compliance with national standards. The move is part of an expansion push across Latam, with a special focus on Argentina, where USDC is popular.
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Circle…
Tim Draper Admits ‘Ouch’ Moment After Passing on Coinbase — His Son Saw a Crypto Fortune in the Making
July 16, 2026
Tim Draper says he passed on Coinbase after underestimating how quickly retail crypto adoption would arrive, but his son invested early and helped turn a rejected opportunity into one of the venture capitalist’s biggest wins.
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Tim Draper passed on Coinbase…
Bitcoin whales have not identified quantum computing risks as a reason for selling, according to Galaxy Digital, while institutional investors have flagged quantum concerns as a reason to avoid buying the crypto asset.
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Galaxy analyst says bitcoin whales have not linked selling activity to quantum risks.
Institutional investors have considered quantum fears when deciding whether to…
The Bank of Tanzania is reportedly finalizing a new regulatory framework to oversee cryptocurrencies and stablecoins.
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Bank of Tanzania Governor Emmanuel Tutuba announced a new plan to regulate digital assets.
The laws will govern stablecoins and…
XRP-related sentiment has reached a five-week high, according to Santiment’s analysis, as bullish commentary accelerates despite price weakness. Market participants are showing increased optimism while payments-related developments continue to shape discussions around…
Arch CTO Himanshu Sahay Says Bitcoin Validates Rules, Not Motives, as BIP-110 Rift Deepens
July 15, 2026
Michael Saylor’s description of BIP‑110 as dangerous has deepened rifts within the Bitcoin community, leading Arch co‑founder Himanshu Sahay to urge a measured, fact‑based review of the proposal.
Key Takeaways
Michael Saylor condemned BIP-110 as a dangerous precedent of censorship on the Bitcoin network.
Critics warn BIP-110 could spark a major network split if miners proceed with…
