Monthly Archives: July, 2026
BlackRock Bitcoin ETF Holdings Hit Record 806,700 BTC Worth $63.7 Billion
BlackRock's IBIT reaches 806,700 BTC worth $63.7 billion, setting a new all-time high for the spot Bitcoin ETF. The post BlackRock Bitcoin ETF Holdings Hit Record 806,700 BTC Worth $63.7 Billion appeared first on BeInCrypto...
FBI Director Kash Patel To Speak at Bitcoin 2026 Conference About “Ending the War on Bitcoin”
A panel titled “Code Is Free Speech: Ending The War On Bitcoin” has been announced for Bitcoin 2026, bringing together three figures from law, government, and the Bitcoin industry. The panel features FBI Director Kash Patel, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, and Coinbase Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal. Kash Patel was confirmed as FBI Director
The U.S. Military Is Running a Bitcoin Node, Admiral Paparo Reveals
The United States military has an active node on the Bitcoin network, according to Admiral Samuel Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM). The disclosure, made at a House Services committee hearing, marks the first known confirmation that a U.S. military combatant command is directly participating in the Bitcoin peer-to-peer network. “We have a node
Pharco launches EGP 500m eye drops production line with annual capacity of 20 million packs
Pharco Pharmaceuticals has inaugurated a new specialized production line for ophthalmic (eye) drops at its Amreya City facility in Alexandria, with total investments exceeding EGP 500m. Nearly EGP 300m was allocated to the new line, which reflects Egypt’s growing pharmaceutical capabilities and supports national efforts to localize drug manufacturing, reduce reliance on imports, and expand
US Military Runs Bitcoin Node for Cybersecurity Tests, Admiral Confirms
Admiral Paparo told the Senate that INDOPACOM runs a Bitcoin node and is testing the protocol for cybersecurity and power projection. The post US Military Runs Bitcoin Node for Cybersecurity Tests, Admiral Confirms appeared first on BeInCrypto...
“Bitcoin as Everyday Money” Event to Rally Industry Behind De Minimis Tax Framework at Bitcoin 2026
Bitcoin for Financial Services will host “Bitcoin as Everyday Money,” a live event and livestream, on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at 10:00 AM PT at The Venetian’s Satoshi Social Room (Rooms 2002–2004) during Bitcoin 2026 in Las Vegas. Capped at 100 in-person attendees and streamed globally via TFTC, the event invites policy leaders, industry executives
Saudi Communications Min., Ericsson CEO Eye Expanded Tech Partnerships
Saudi Communications Minister Abdullah Alswaha and Ericsson's CEO Börje Ekholm in Riyadh (Photo: SPA) Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah Alswaha and Ericsson CEO Börje Ekholm have discussed scaling tech partnerships and investments in the Kingdom. During a meeting in Riyadh, Alswaha and Ekholm explored opportunities to expand Ericsson’s investments in Saudi
U.S. Treasury Secretary Presses Senate to Pass Crypto Market Structure Legislation
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told a Senate panel Wednesday that passing comprehensive crypto legislation is essential to securing U.S. financial leadership and protecting the dollar’s status as the world’s reserve currency, using an appearance before the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government to amplify a push for legislation that has stalled on
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Alphabet’s SpaceX stake fuels a $98 billion gain, beating estimates
Google parent company Alphabet Inc. posted stronger-than-expected results for its second quarter, a sign that it’s massive artificial intelligence spending spree is paying off so far and advertising revenue is coming in strong. The Mountain View, California-based company said Wednesday it earned $112.11 billion, or $9.11 per share, in the April-June period. That’s up from $28.2
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Coinbase’s corporate customers can now accept payments from AI agents
Rolling out this week, Coinbase Business users will be able to accept payments from AI agents, done via the x402 protocol, developed and incubated by the exchange. Coinbase logo shown on a laptop screen (Shutterstock) Coinbase has simplified native agentic payment acceptance in Coinbase Business. Exchange users get new trading views in Coinbase for Agents.
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Justin Bieber’s World Cup halftime song streams jumped 110%
It was the 11-minute performance heard around the world. Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira each brought abridged hits to the World Cup’s first halftime show in a whirlwind performance Sunday just outside New York. And it has resulted in some noteworthy streaming bumps. Luminate, the industry data and analytics company that provides insight into changing behaviors across music listenership, examined streams
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BitMEX token crashes 90% as exchange announces shutdown
[Update, 15:18 UTC, July 23 - Adds comment from cofounder beginning in sixth paragraph.] BitMEX’s utility token lost almost all of its value after the exchange announced Thursday it would wind down operations. The BitMEX (BMEX) token plunged 90% to as low as $0.002 from $0.06, according to CoinGecko data. It traded at $0.0063 at
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Strategy by HBR Editors July 23, 2026 Illustration by Ana Yael Post Summary. Our Management Tip of the Day newsletter continues to be one of HBR’s most popular newsletters. In this article, we’ve compiled 10 of our favorite tips on setting strategy when the Leer en español Ler em português Post Each weekday, in our