Crypto Breaking News

Bloomberg Technology & Strategic Industries Senior Editor Mike Shepard says semiconductor stocks have come under pressure as investors question whether the rapid pace of AI infrastructure spending can be sustained beyond 2026, despite continued commitments from major technology companies. Shepard also explains to hosts of Bloomberg This Weekend David Gura and Christina Ruffini SK Hynix's planned US ADR debut will give American investors easier access to one of the world's leading AI memory-chip suppliers while helping fund the company's continued expansion.

President Trump heads to Turkey this week, where NATO leaders will hold a crucial meeting. Bloomberg News Middle Easter Reporter Dan Williams joins David Gura and Christina Ruffini on Bloomberg This Weekend and explains that the NATO summit will focus on defense spending and support for Ukraine, but will also be shaped by the aftermath of the US-Iran conflict and questions about Washington's long-term commitment to the alliance.

Payment volume on the XRP Ledger recorded a spike of more than 1,000% in early July 2026, reaching levels significantly above the network's recent average before retreating almost entirely to baseline within days.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage is under way, with the cryptocurrency industry embedding itself into the tournament through official sponsorships, blockchain ticketing, and rising crypto betting volumes.

The European Union's Markets in Crypto-Assets regulation, known as MiCA, has moved beyond legislative passage and into the demanding phase of real-world implementation, with its long

Centralised cryptocurrency exchanges recorded a net inflow of 4,932.87 Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) over the seven days to 5 July 2026, according to data published by Coinglass.

Ethereum (CRYPTO:ETH) co-founder Vitalik Buterin has unveiled a long-term development roadmap titled "Lean Ethereum," outlining a series of protocol upgrades expected to unfold over the next three to four years.

The Major County Sheriffs Association (MCSA) has shifted its position on the CLARITY Act from outright opposition to neutrality, removing a key obstacle to the bill's progress through the US Senate.

• Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) has approved its 50th crypto licence, highlighting continued growth in the emirate’s regulated digital asset sector.
• The milestone strengthens Dubai’s position alongside other regulated crypto hubs as exchanges, custodians and blockchain firms expand under licensing frameworks.
• Competition between global regulators and changing compliance requirements remain the main challenge for firms seeking cross-border crypto operations.

Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) has underperformed the US stock market so far in 2026, even as equities have reached successive record highs, prompting debate among asset managers over whether the divergence will persist.

Public watch party events tied to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, hosted jointly by the United States, Canada, and Mexico from 11 June to 19 July 2026, have been cancelled or restructured across venues in California following a pattern of violence linked to fan celebrations.

US President Donald Trump held a 90-minute telephone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on 4 July 2026, offering US assistance to broker a settlement to the ongoing war in Ukraine.