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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…

FridayJul 17, 2026 9:00 am

Forward Industries Inc. (NASDAQ: FWDI) Now Holds Over 7.5 Million SOL as It Expands Solana Treasury in Fiscal Q3 2026

Forward Industries announced an expansion of its Solana treasury by over 500,000 Solana (SOL) during fiscal Q3 of 2026 at an average purchase price of around $79 per SOL. This brings Forward’s SOL treasury up to 7.55 million SOL as of June 30, 2026. During fiscal Q3, Forward sold 93,642 shares of common stock as part of its At The Market offering while delivering an annualized SOL-per-share growth of 36%. Forward Industries (NASDAQ: FWDI), which continues to build and manage a large-scale Solana (SOL) treasury, announced that it acquired more than 500,000 SOL during fiscal Q3 of 2026, at an…

ThursdayJul 16, 2026 10:00 am

Crypto Market Recovers Modestly as Macroeconomic Conditions Improve

The cryptocurrency market has regained significant ground this month, adding $170 billion in value since the beginning of July. Total market capitalization reached approximately $2.28 trillion on July 11, marking a 1.2% increase over the last 24 hours. Trading activity also remained strong, with daily volume approaching $62.8 billion. Bitcoin has been the primary driver of the recovery. The world’s largest crypto was trading at $64,100, posting a daily gain of nearly 1.4%. At that level, Bitcoin’s market capitalization stood at roughly $1.28 trillion, representing about 56.4% of the entire crypto market. Ether, the second-largest crypto, accounts for close to…

ThursdayJul 16, 2026 9:00 am

The Next Generation of Treasury Management: How MindWave Innovations Inc. (NYSE American: APUS) Is Building for Programmable Corporate Reserves

MindWave’s platform targets the shift from passive reserve management toward programmable treasury assets, including Bitcoin, staking and validator strategies, and tokenized real-world assets. As corporations look beyond cash, bonds, and foreign exchange, MindWave is positioning at the infrastructure layer where the next generation of treasury is being built. Company leadership recently highlighted this vision during the “Inside the ICE House x Las Vegas” podcast, discussing the intersection of traditional finance, blockchain infrastructure and the future of corporate treasury management. For decades, corporate treasury has revolved around a familiar toolkit. Cash protects liquidity, short-dated bonds preserve capital, foreign exchange manages currency…

TuesdayJul 14, 2026 10:00 am

Middle East Escalation Causes Bitcoin to Drop to $61,481

Bitcoin’s rally in July lost momentum towards the end of last week as the crypto fell below $62,000 amid renewed concerns over rising tensions in the Middle East. Investors reacted to reports suggesting that the already fragile understanding between the U.S. and Iran may have broken down, triggering a sharp sell-off across crypto. Trading data showed Bitcoin dropping from an intraday high above $64,100 to as low as $61,481 by late morning, a 3.5% decline over a 24-hour period. Before the downturn, Bitcoin had been on a steady climb, gaining nearly 10 percent since the beginning of the month. However,…

FridayJul 10, 2026 10:00 am

Global Operation Against Fraud Leads to 5,800 Arrests

A global crackdown against fraud has resulted in 5,811 people being arrested and more than $293m worth of illicit assets being intercepted during the operation that was led by Interpol. The crackdown was undertaken in 97 countries around the world. Dubbed “Operation First Light,” the crackdown took place between January 15 and April 30 this year. Areas of focus included sextortion, investment scams, social engineering scams, impersonation and email compromise schemes. The money laundering activities linked to these scams were also targeted. In total, the operation solved 23,715 cases, identified over 15,000 suspects, blocked more than 31,000 bank accounts and…

ThursdayJul 09, 2026 11:15 am

Blockchain Futurist Conference Expands Speaker Lineup for Toronto 2026

New speaker additions bring institutional expertise, blockchain leadership, and cross-industry perspective to Canada’s largest Web3 and AI event Blockchain Futurist Conference is pleased to announce the next wave of confirmed speakers joining the 2026 program, set to take place July 21–22 at Rebel Entertainment Complex and Cabana Pool Bar in Toronto. The 2026 speaker roster now spans more than 200 confirmed voices, founders, C-suite executives, institutional leaders, and policy experts, representing the broadest lineup in the conference's nine-year history. With over 100 sessions across multiple stages, the program continues to grow ahead of what is shaping up to be the…

ThursdayJul 09, 2026 10:00 am

Is Wall Street Taking Over Crypto?

When crypto first appeared, it was promoted as a way for people to store and transfer money without relying on banks. More than 15 years later, the sector has taken a completely different path. Instead of replacing traditional finance, blockchain technology is increasingly being adopted by the same institutions it was once designed to bypass. In its early years, the crypto movement focused on building an alternative financial system that could operate outside conventional banking. Supporters promoted decentralized networks as a way to expand financial access, reduce reliance on Wall Street, and remove middlemen from everyday transactions. Today, however, banks,…

WednesdayJul 08, 2026 1:30 pm

Canada Crypto Week Returns July 20–26, 2026, Turning Toronto into a Global Hub for Web3 and AI

Canada Crypto Week is back. Now in its sixth year, the week-long Web3 takeover of Toronto will run July 20–26, 2026, drawing builders, investors, founders, and community members from around the world for one of the most concentrated gatherings of Web3 activity on the global calendar. At the center of Canada Crypto Week is Blockchain Futurist Conference, taking place July 21–22 at Rebel Entertainment Complex and Cabana Pool Bar, Canada’s largest and longest-running Web3 and AI conference. Many of the week’s events, activations, and networking experiences will take place within the festival-style conference, while the surrounding days will feature independently…