🔍Bitcoin Holds Stable at 64505 as Market Navigates Federal Reserve Decision and Regulatory Delays

Bitcoin is currently trading at 64505, registering a minor 24-hour decline of -0.22%. This marginal negative movement indicates a temporary phase of price consolidation, with market participants demonstrating patience and a steady holding pattern. The short-term behavior suggests a cautious wait-and-see attitude as investors avoid heavy volatility ahead of key macroeconomic events. Meanwhile, the broader market sentiment is shaped by the shelving of the Crypto Clarity Act in the U.S. Senate and the highly anticipated Federal Reserve interest rate decision. While institutional progress continues with Morgan Stanley offering competitive Ether exposure, systemic concerns such as security breaches, Apple's fake wallet app lawsuits, and Storj's bankruptcy filing restrain immediate bullish momentum. - The marginal -0.22% correction shows Bitcoin stabilizing at 64505, reflecting low short-term volatility as the market anticipates the upcoming Federal Reserve interest rate decision. - Regulatory uncertainty persists as the U.S. Senate shelves key crypto legislation, yet institutional sentiment remains resilient, supported by new exchange-traded products. - Security breaches, high-profile lawsuits over fraudulent wallet applications, and corporate insolvencies continue to challenge retail trust and highlight ongoing custody risks.

Brazil's Crypto Purchases Rise 135% in First Half of 2026

Brazil's Crypto Purchases Rise 135% in First Half of 2026

Brazilian crypto asset purchases reached $14.68 billion in the first half of 2026, up 135% from $6.24 billion a year earlier. According to Odaily, the figures include bitcoin, ether and stablecoin transactions processed by registered virtual asset service providers.Brazil recorded $2.54 billion in c…

IRS warns crypto holders fraudster sending fake letters in attempt to steal digital assets or data: Bloomberg

IRS warns crypto holders fraudster sending fake letters in attempt to steal digital assets or data: Bloomberg

The U.S. Internal Revenue Service is warning crypto holders that scammers are mailing counterfeit letters to some taxpayers in an effort to steal their digital assets or data, according to Bloomberg.Letters may direct taxpayers to register for a fake "Digital Asset Compliance Portal," the IRS said, …

Coinbase Q2 profit misses estimates despite record crypto market share

Coinbase Q2 profit misses estimates despite record crypto market share

Crypto exchange Coinbase reported mixed second-quarter results on Thursday, missing Wall Street expectations on profitability as weaker trading activity weighed on results despite the company capturing a record share of the crypto market.In the second quarter, Coinbase generated roughly $1.2 billion…

Lazarus Group Moves $7.7M in Bitcoin, Renewing Concerns Over Crypto Laundering

Lazarus Group Moves $7.7M in Bitcoin, Renewing Concerns Over Crypto Laundering

North Korea-linked hacking group Lazarus has once again drawn attention after moving 121.5 BTC, worth around $7.74 million, to two unidentified wallet addresses. Blockchain tracking platforms Arkham Intelligence and Lookonchain flagged the transfer. However, the purpose behind the transaction remain…

Polymarket Odds for Antitrust Action Outside the U.S. Drop Sharply for July 31

Polymarket Odds for Antitrust Action Outside the U.S. Drop Sharply for July 31

Polymarket’s "July 31" yes option in the "U.S. antitrust action outside the United States" event fell sharply from 88.8% an hour earlier to 71.15% at the time of monitoring, a drop of 17.65 percentage points. According to ChainCatcher, the sudden swing may reflect the impact of breaking news.

Tether Freezes Wallets Linked to $666,000 in Illicit USDT After Dark Web Laundering Service Purchase

Tether Freezes Wallets Linked to $666,000 in Illicit USDT After Dark Web Laundering Service Purchase

Foresight News posted on X (formerly Twitter). A threat actor bought a money-laundering service on a dark web forum to clean cryptocurrency and received 666,000 USDT in purportedly clean funds, according to on-chain investigator @osint_based. Days later, Tether froze all related wallets.Investigator…

Chinese newspaper warns of Bitcoin extortion scam using its name

Chinese newspaper warns of Bitcoin extortion scam using its name

China Business Journal, a state-affiliated newspaper, has warned that fraudsters have been impersonating the publication to extort companies by demanding Bitcoin in exchange for suppressing damaging reports.In a statement issued Thursday, the newspaper said scammers used a Proton Mail address to con…

Bitcoin, Ether Whipsaw Wipes Out $280 Million Even As Prices Remain Flat Over 24 Hours

Bitcoin, Ether Whipsaw Wipes Out $280 Million Even As Prices Remain Flat Over 24 Hours

Bitcoin and ether volatility around the Federal Reserve's rate decision wiped out about $280 million in leveraged positions, clearing roughly 90,000 traders as bulls and bears took unusually even losses. The move came even as prices were flat over the past 24 hours, according to CoinDesk, underscori…

Australia sues Telegram over alleged failures to remove terror content

Australia sues Telegram over alleged failures to remove terror content

Telegram, the messaging platform used by more than 1 billion people worldwide, is facing a major legal challenge in Australia over claims that it failed to stop the spread of terrorism-linked material.Australia’s online safety regulator, the eSafety Commissioner, launched civil penalty proceedings a…

BANKS | ABA Chairman Rob Nichols Says CLARITY Act Needs Stablecoin Fixes

BANKS | ABA Chairman Rob Nichols Says CLARITY Act Needs Stablecoin Fixes

U.S. banking lobby groups want the CLARITY Act to pass, but issues around stablecoins still need to be resolved, American Bankers Association Chairman Rob Nichols said in a CNBC interview. According to Foresight News, Nichols said the group is seeking only small, precise changes to two parts of the …

South Korean Lawmakers Propose Amendment to Suspend Crypto Account Payments for Suspected Illicit Transfers

South Korean Lawmakers Propose Amendment to Suspend Crypto Account Payments for Suspected Illicit Transfers

South Korean lawmakers from the People Power Party, including Kim Sang-hoon, proposed an amendment to the Act on Reporting and Using Specified Financial Transaction Information on July 28. According to Odaily, the bill would allow financial authorities to order the suspension of payments from virtua…

Lummis, CLARITY Act’s Fiercest Proponent, Hit by Crypto Scam Hack

Lummis, CLARITY Act’s Fiercest Proponent, Hit by Crypto Scam Hack

The Wyoming Republican is the Senate’s most persistent advocate for the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, a bill that would divide crypto oversight between two federal regulators. Few lawmakers post about digital assets more often.Inside the Lummis Crypto Scam HackThe message claimed the token was “…