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ThursdayAug 06, 2026 10:00 am

Minnesota Law Banning Crypto ATMs Takes Effect

Minnesota has officially enforced a statewide prohibition on crypto ATMs following mounting concerns over fraud linked to the machines. State authorities reported that residents have lost close to $1 million through scams involving crypto kiosks since 2023. Governor Tim Walz approved the legislation on May 4, preventing any new crypto kiosks from being installed across the state. Machines already in operation can continue temporarily but must be removed before December 31. State investigators say the devices have increasingly become tools for criminals targeting older adults. Fraudsters frequently pose as police officers or other government representatives, convincing victims that a family…

TuesdayAug 04, 2026 10:00 am

Bitcoin Rallies Even as Chip Stocks Stumble

Bitcoin posted modest gains towards the end of last week, advancing about 1% to trade near $63,800, even as Asian stock markets endured one of their sharpest selloffs of the year. The move marked the second time within a week that the cryptocurrency remained relatively stable despite heavy pressure on technology shares linked to the AI sector. Other leading digital assets also recorded positive performance. XRP climbed 2% to $1.07, while Ether increased roughly 1% to around $1,899. BNB strengthened to $567, Solana held steady around $73, and Dogecoin also edged higher. Hyperliquid’s HYPE token stood out as the only…

FridayJul 31, 2026 2:45 pm

Beeline Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: BLNE) to Update Investors on Q2 Results as Digital Mortgage Strategy Targets Changing Housing Market

The company will host a stakeholder update call on August 13, 2026, to discuss second-quarter financial results and business initiatives. Beeline is using artificial intelligence and automation to shorten mortgage approval and closing timelines while serving both homebuyers and real estate investors. Beeline is addressing financing challenges facing Millennials and Generation Z through digital underwriting designed to provide rapid qualification assessments. The company is also expanding products aimed at older homeowners seeking to access home equity without refinancing existing low-rate mortgages. Q1 2026 results showed revenue and loan originations more than doubling from the prior-year period despite a challenging mortgage…

FridayJul 31, 2026 10:00 am

Crypto Stocks Record Gains as Money Moves from AI Stocks

Shares tied to the crypto sector posted strong gains early this week, outperforming much of the wider market as investors shifted funds away from AI infrastructure and semiconductor companies. BitMine Immersion recorded the biggest advance, climbing 11% after revealing it had expanded its Ether reserves by almost 10,000 tokens. Based on current market values, the latest purchase is worth roughly $19.4 million. SharpLink Gaming, another Ether holder, also moved higher, rising about 6%. Strategy, a long-time Bitcoin holder, gained 7%. Figure Technology, Coinbase Global, and BitGo each finished between 4 and 6 percent higher. Circle added 2% after announcing the…

ThursdayJul 30, 2026 10:00 am

Largest Russian Bank to Establish Crypto Trading Infrastructure by Year’s End

Russia’s biggest lender, Sberbank, is preparing to roll out crypto trading infrastructure alongside a digital asset depository by December 1, marking another step in the country’s effort to integrate digital currencies into its regulated financial sector. The depository will maintain records confirming customers’ crypto ownership while processing most transactions away from public blockchain networks. The bank will also manage active crypto wallets, allowing clients to make deposits, transfers, and withdrawals when requested. The initiative follows the approval of legislation establishing a legal framework for crypto trading through exchanges, licensed brokers, custodians, and asset managers. The law will come into force…

TuesdayJul 28, 2026 10:00 am

Symbiotic COO Says Lack of Political Will is Hindering Crypto Regulation

Jillian Friedman, chief operating officer at Symbiotic, believes the biggest obstacle to crypto regulation has been political decision-making rather than a shortage of expertise among regulators. Friedman noted that many government agencies have spent years developing a strong understanding of blockchain technology, decentralized finance, and digital assets. Even so, she noted that adoption by major financial institutions has advanced far more slowly than many early industry participants predicted, despite increasing legal certainty. Friedman entered the cryptocurrency sector in 2014 after launching a law firm dedicated to serving blockchain businesses. At that time, Bitcoin dominated the market, while legal frameworks and…

FridayJul 24, 2026 10:00 am

Russian Parliament Close to Finalizing New Crypto Law

Russia is moving closer to introducing a comprehensive legal framework for crypto after the State Duma had readings of its flagship crypto asset bill on July 21. Parliamentary records show legislators recommended the proposal for approval during its second reading on Thursday, July 16. The measure, draft bill No. 1194918-8 (Digital Currency and Digital Rights), now awaits the final votes in the lower house of parliament before advancing to the next stages of the legislative process. If approved, the bill would introduce detailed rules covering investor participation, crypto trading, and international digital asset transfers. However, passage in the State Duma…

ThursdayJul 23, 2026 10:00 am

Report Flags Underutilization of Nearly 90% of Concentrated Liquidity in DeFi

A new report from Dune has found that a large share of liquidity supplied by users to decentralized exchanges is failing to contribute to trade execution, leaving substantial amounts of capital inactive despite the introduction of mechanisms designed to improve efficiency. Concentrated liquidity was developed to make decentralized exchanges more capital efficient by allowing liquidity providers to allocate funds within selected price ranges where trading activity is expected to occur most frequently. Dune’s analysis, however, shows that the intended benefits are often not being realized. During the first six months of this year, an average of 29.4 percent of liquidity…

TuesdayJul 21, 2026 10:00 am

US Freezes Crypto Worth $131M Linked to Iran

The U.S. has blocked access to over $130 million worth of crypto connected to Iran, marking another step in Washington’s campaign to disrupt financial networks it says support the Iranian government as tensions across the Middle East continue to rise. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced on X that the Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) had imposed sanctions on several cryptocurrency wallets associated with Iran’s central bank. The move, he said, is intended to weaken financial channels that U.S. authorities believe are being used to generate and move illicit funds. Bessent stated that the Treasury…

FridayJul 17, 2026 10:00 am

Trump Urges Congressional Action on CLARITY Act in Memory of Lindsey Graham

President Donald Trump has urged the Senate to move forward with the CLARITY Act, saying it would serve as a tribute to the late Senator Lindsey Graham, who died over the weekend at the age of 71. In a message shared Monday on Truth Social, Trump praised Graham as a supporter of the proposal and encouraged lawmakers to approve the measure. He also argued that the U.S. must remain competitive in emerging technologies, warning that China is seeking dominance in both crypto and AI. Trump said the country should not allow Beijing to gain an advantage in either field. The…