Japan could launch its first Bitcoin ETF by 2028 as FSA rule changes advance and demand estimates reach JPY 3T. Japan could launch its first Bitcoin exchange-traded fund as early as 2028. The move would follow planned rule changes for investment funds and crypto assets. According to Wu Blockchain, Japan’s...
Crypto Falls to a 21-Month Low as $305 Billion Vanishes in Q2: Report
Crypto market cap sank 12.6% in Q2 2026, wiping out $305B as CoinGecko’s report shows the brutal quarter for Bitcoin and Ethereum. The crypto market has closed its third straight quarter in the red. Total market capitalization dropped 12.6% in the second quarter of 2026, erasing $304.8 billion in value....
Aave Rolls Out New Governance Framework to Speed Up Proposals
Aave DAO adopts a new governance framework, cutting proposal timelines from 19 days to 13 while streamlining ARFC and AIP votes. Aave’s decentralized autonomous organization has rolled out a new governance framework built for speed. The update, called Governance Framework V2, was published by TokenLogic on behalf of the protocol....
1win Invites Creators to Join Its Global Ambassador Network
Willemstad, Curaçao, July 23rd, 2026, PlayNewswire Leading crypto entertainment platform 1win announces the launch of its new X.com Ambassador Program, inviting content creators to join the brand’s growing global ambassador network and help shape conversations across the crypto and online entertainment communities. As social platforms continue to advance in crypto...
Updated Clarity Act Seeks to Ban Federal Officials From Crypto Profits
Senate Republicans update the Clarity Act with crypto ethics rules banning federal officials from profiting from digital assets. Senate Republicans released an updated version of the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act on Tuesday. The revision adds a sweeping ethics package barring federal officials from profiting off digital assets while in...
VAP Group Announces Global Trading Show, The Most Influential Unified Multi-Asset Trading Show
Abu Dhabi, UAE — VAP Group today announced the Global Trading Show from 15-16 December 2026 at Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi. Powered by Times Of Trading, the event brings together the full spectrum of the trading world, including the most influential 5,000+ market movers together such as ultra-HNW investors, brokers,...
SEC’s Hester Peirce Warns Some Crypto Vaults May Be Securities
SEC says some crypto vaults may fall under securities laws based on their structure. Active management of DeFi vaults could trigger investment adviser or securities rules. Peirce invites industry feedback to help shape future crypto regulatory frameworks. SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce said some crypto vaults and onchain lending strategies could...
Adam Weitsman Backs Unserious in their Acquisition of Creepz and Psychrome homecoming
Miami, United States, July 22nd, 2026, Chainwire Unserious today announced the acquisition of Creepz, one of the most recognizable NFT collections of the 2021-22 cycle. Backed by entrepreneur and investor Adam Weitsman, and with the support of the original founders, the deal places the lizard cult brand under a powerhouse...
Galaxy Launches $5M Bitcoin Quantum Defense Initiative
Galaxy commits $5M to advance Bitcoin’s quantum-resistant security ecosystem. Grants support wallet migration tools, audits, and post-quantum cryptography. Industry collaboration aims to prepare Bitcoin before quantum threats emerge. Galaxy Digital has launched a $5 million Bitcoin Quantum Readiness Initiative to strengthen Bitcoin against future quantum computing threats. The program will...
Digital Chamber Sues Illinois Over Digital Asset Tax Act
Digital Chamber seeks to block Illinois’ 0.2% Digital Asset Tax before 2027. Lawsuit claims blockchain transactions face unfair and discriminatory taxation. Case challenges the tax under constitutional and federal commerce protections. The Digital Chamber has filed a lawsuit against Illinois to block the state’s Digital Asset Tax Act before it...