2 weeks left for Clarity: State of Crypto

The Senate leaves town in two weeks. Here's what needs to happen for Clarity to advance before then.

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/07/26/2-weeks-left-for-clarity-state-of-crypto

U.S. regulator warns prediction markets against cutting corners in event contracts

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission again issued an advisory that signals firms have been straying into cookie-cutter self-certification.

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/07/24/u-s-regulator-warns-prediction-markets-against-cutting-corners-in-event-contracts

Europe's high regulatory bar could spark new crypto industry M&A wave

As MiCA beds in and the U.K. finalizes its crypto framework, stringent regulation could spur mergers, acquisitions and closer ties with banks.

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/07/26/europe-s-high-regulatory-bar-could-spark-new-crypto-industry-m-and-a-wave

Shiba Inu surges 36% as South Korean traders fuel mystery rally

The rally has no announcement behind it, other dog tokens haven't matched it, and Korean venues are carrying the volume.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/07/26/shiba-inu-surges-36-as-south-korean-traders-fuel-mystery-rally

Crypto exchange BitMart to shut down after nine years, BMX token crashes 58%

Users have a month to close trades and six months to withdraw, and the exchange gave no specific reason for closing.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/07/26/crypto-exchange-bitmart-to-shut-down-after-nine-years-bmx-token-crashes-58

Russia’s largest bank Sberbank plans crypto trading infrastructure by December

New regulations for crypto trading, custody, and settlement in Russia take effect Sept. 1, with requirements for licensed intermediaries applying from July 2027.

source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/07/25/russia-s-largest-bank-sberbank-plans-crypto-trading-infrastructure-by-december

North Korea arrests hackers accused of laundering stolen funds from country's bank via crypto

The group allegedly breached Central Bank systems, converted crypto to cash via Chinese brokers, and used small transfers to evade detection.

source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/07/25/north-korea-arrests-hackers-accused-of-laundering-stolen-funds-from-country-s-bank-via-crypto