Visa Launches Stablecoin Platform Built Around Open USD as Circle Shares Fall
Visa launched a stablecoin platform built around Open USD as rival Circle shares fell 5%.
Jul 17, 2026
Norma Du Sart
Journalist and Financial AnalystNorma Du Sart is a financial writer and crypto researcher with a growing focus on digital assets, Bitcoin markets, and blockchain innovation. Since 2021, she has been exploring the world of cryptocurrency, writing about everything from exchange comparisons to regulatory updates and security practices.
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Keyrock Closes Deal for BlockFills’ Institutional Trading Assets After Bankruptcy Auction
Keyrock closed its acquisition of BlockFills' institutional trading assets after a bankruptcy auction.
Jul 17, 2026
Anthropic Begins Investor Meetings Ahead of Possible October IPO
Anthropic is holding investor meetings as it moves toward a possible October IPO.
Jul 16, 2026
Bitcoin Hits Three-Week High Near $65,500 as Inflation Data Cools Rate Hike Bets
Bitcoin hit a three-week high near $65,500 as cooler inflation data eased Fed rate hike bets.
Jul 16, 2026
CLARITY Act Nears Vote as Ethics Dispute Persists
Trump meets Senate Republicans as the CLARITY Act nears a floor vote amid an ethics dispute.
Jul 16, 2026
Cathie Wood’s ARK Buys More Circle Shares as CRCL Slides
ARK Invest bought 220,000 more Circle shares as CRCL extends its steep decline in July.
Jul 16, 2026
Bitcoin Selling Pressure Fades as Charts Signal Reversal
Bitcoin's selling pressure has sharply eased since June, with chart signals hinting at a possible reversal.
Jul 15, 2026
Tether Leads $7 Million Series A in Pact Labs to Push USA₮ Into U.S. Payroll
Tether led a $7 million Series A in Pact Labs to expand USA₮ into U.S. payroll and consumer payments.
Jul 15, 2026
US, UK Release Joint Plan on Stablecoin, Tokenization Rules
The US and UK released a joint roadmap coordinating stablecoin and tokenized asset oversight across both countries.
Jul 15, 2026
CFTC, Michigan Clash Over Kalshi Prediction Market Trades
The CFTC blocked Kalshi from voiding Michigan trades, deepening a jurisdictional fight with state regulators.
Jul 15, 2026
Wall Street Group Wants SEC Rules to Favor Issuer Tokens
Transfer agents are urging the SEC to favor issuer-sponsored tokenized stocks over third-party token models.
Jul 14, 2026
Strategy Halts Bitcoin Purchases as Cash Reserve Climbs to $3 Billion
Strategy has paused Bitcoin purchases since June 22, building its dollar reserve to $3 billion instead.
Jul 14, 2026