Crypto Industry News & Market Trends

S&P and Pantera launch crypto index led by ETH, BNB and SOL

S its knowing how to allocate.” Pantera contributed digital-asset research and governance experience to the project, while S&P supplied its index design and administration framework.　　The launch follows other moves by S&P Dow Jones Indices to expand its digital-asset products. As previously reported by crypto.news, S&P announced plans for the S&P Digital Markets 50 Index in 2025, combining 15 cryptocurrencies with 35 crypto-linked public companies. That product takes a wider ecosystem approach, while the new Pantera index narrows its selection around recurring protocol revenue and economic activity.　　Institutional crypto benchmarks continue to expand　　Other financial market operators have also introduced basket-based crypto products for professional investors. As crypto.news reported in June, CME Group launched Nasdaq CME Crypto Index futures tied to eight major digital assets. The cash-settled contract gives investors a regulated way to gain or hedge exposure to several cryptocurrencies without holding each underlying token directly.　　Meanwhile, S&P has continued work that connects established benchmarks with blockchain infrastructure. As crypto.news reported in April, S&P Dow Jones Indices and Kaiko announced plans to bring the iBoxx U.S. Treasury index onto the Canton Network. The project aims to support index-linked products through on-chain index data, licensing terms and access controls.　　The S&P Pantera Digital Asset Index

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Gold: The floor has been found, but where is the ceiling？

The US dollar staged a four-day growth against the backdrop of air strikes on Iran. Rumours of a temporary ceasefire have not been confirmed, pushing Brent to near $93 per barrel and fuelling inflation fears. The odds of two Fed rate hikes in 2026 are estimated at 50/50, supporting the USD.　　This makes the gold rally all the more surprising, as a strong dollar and rising Treasury yields are typical headwinds. However, this time demand is supporting the precious metal. Capital outflows from ETFs have given way to inflows. The 7.4-metric-tonne increase in holdings of specialised exchange-traded funds on 21 July was the months largest. Hedge funds have increased their net long positions in gold to a five-week high.　　It is likely that the resilience of support at $4,000 per ounce, together with golds poor performance in previous periods, has led investors to view the precious metal as oversold. By the end of June, it had recorded its worst monthly performance since the 2008 global economic crisis, falling at its fastest pace since 2013.　　During this period, pressure on gold prices was fuelled by rumours that central banks in the Gulf states were selling bullion via intermediaries. Turkey was the main focus of

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Solana Price Today Analysis: 3 Key Trends in July 2026

On July 22, 2026, the broader crypto market slipped roughly 0.60%, yet the Solana price today sits at $77.36 — a level that appears calm on the surface but hides structural uncertainty. With the Fear & Greed Index at 33 and Bitcoin dominance at 56.74%, traders remain cautious about adding risk.　　SOL/USDT — daily chart with candlesticks, EMA20/EMA50 and volume.Key takeawaysSolana trades at $77.36on July 22, 2026, above its 20-day and 50-day EMAs but roughly 22% below the 200-day EMA at $94.78.Daily RSI reads 52.56(neutral), while the hourly RSI at 42.16 signals weakening short-term momentum and a micro-downtrend.On-chain DEX fees are declining sharply: Raydiumfees fell 63.27% over 30 days, and Orcadropped 45.81% in a single day.The Fear & Greed Index stands at 33(Fear), with Bitcoin dominance elevated at 56.74%, compressing altcoin risk appetite.A daily close below the $76.71S1 support could open the door toward the Bollinger Band low at $73.49.　　The Daily Picture: Neutral Regime With Fragile Support　　The daily chart for Solana reflects a flat but unbroken near-term trend. Price closed at $77.36, sitting just above both the 20-day EMA ($76.77) and the 50-day EMA ($76.74), which are essentially stacked on top of each other. This cluster provides a thin layer of

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Progressive Groups Accuse Senator Gillibrand of Hypocrisy Over CLARITY Act Ethics

TLDR:Progressive groups accuse Gillibrand of hypocrisy over sons $30 million crypto exchange venture.Ethics language remains the biggest hurdle to securing 60 Senate votes for CLARITY Act passage.Gillibrand proposes barring officials and spouses from issuing digital assets like memecoins.Fairshakes $125 million war chest pressures both parties to finalize crypto legislation quickly.　　The CLARITY Act faces fresh turbulence as progressive groups target Senate Democrat Kirsten Gillibrand over unresolved ethics provisions.　　Indivisible, Demand Progress, and the Revolving Door Project accuse Gillibrand of hypocrisy tied to her sons crypto venture.　　The dispute complicates efforts to secure 60 Senate votes before the August recess. Ethics language now stands as the biggest obstacle blocking passage of the bill, which would split crypto oversight between the CFTC and SEC.　　Progressive Groups Escalate Pressure Over Family Crypto Ties　　Indivisible, Demand Progress, and the Revolving Door Project sent a letter to every Democratic Senate office this week.　　The letter argued Gillibrands conduct undermines Democratic efforts to criticize Trump administration corruption. Her son Theo runs American Perpetuals Exchange, a crypto platform that raised $30 million from investors.　　The groups called Gillibrand “a prime example of a Democratic leader whose conduct undermines” accountability efforts against Trump.　　LATEST: Sen. Gillbrand is facing tremendous blacklash from progressives over CLARITY Act ethics

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Bitcoin Price Prediction: Bessent Says CLARITY Act At The One-Yard Line as BTC Eyes a Break Above $67,000

Treasury Secretary Bessent urged Congress to pass the CLARITY Act before recess, sending BTC above $67,000 and Coinbase up 12.6%Six consecutive days of spot ETF inflows totaled $930.39M with July 21s $203.14M the strongest single session of the streakAnalyst Ali Charts flagged $69,340 as the Short-Term Holder Realized Price where every rally since November has been rejected　　Bitcoin trades at $65,937 on July 22, pulling back after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called the CLARITY Act a one-yard line situation and sent BTC above $67,000 and Coinbase up 12.6% in a single session. Six straight days of ETF inflows and a monthly chart signal that preceded the 2019 and 2022 bottoms are keeping bulls firmly in control of the narrative.　　BTC Price Today: Pressing Against Resistance That Has Capped Every Rally Since June　　BTC 1D Price Action (Source: TradingView)　　Bitcoin at $65,937 is sitting immediately below a horizontal resistance band between $66,000 and $67,000 that has rejected every breakout attempt since the June breakdown. An ascending trendline from the late June low near $57,500 has guided the recovery, with price riding its upper boundary into this resistance zone. The Parabolic SAR at $62,694 remains bullish below price, keeping the short-term trend intact.　　Related: Stellar (XLM) Price

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Profit-taking, oil spike knock bitcoin (BTC) price off its best levels in a month: Crypto Markets Today

The crypto market edged lower on Wednesday, with bitcoin BTC　　$66,001.09 falling about 0.9% since midnight UTC to $65,900 and ether (ETH) shedding 0.5% to $1,920.　　The pullback came after the largest cryptocurrency rose to its highest point in more than a month on Tuesday, with a degree of profit-taking always a likely outcome.　　One major macroeonomic influence was the surge in the WTI crude price. The U.S. oil benchmark topped $85 per barrel for the first time since June 12 as the Iran conflict escalated, reviving the inflation concerns that have weighed on risk assets for much of the year.　　Nasdaq 100 and S&P 500 index futures both fell while gold climbed 0.95% to $4,118 and silver gained 1.2% as investors flocked to haven assets.　　The demand for safety was visible in crypto assets too, with bitcoins dominance climbing to 59% as capital retreated from altcoins and stablecoins into the relative safety of the largest token.　　Derivatives positioningMarket activity slows down:Trading volume over the past 24 hours dropped 12% to $150 billion, while open interest (OI) remained static around $116 billion. With just $165 million in liquidations, the market appears to be taking a breather.Long/short ratio tightens: The 24-hour long/short ratio stands at 50.59/49.41, a

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New Zealand Dollar weakens as global risk aversion overshadows hawkish RBNZ outlook

NZD/USD extends its losing streak for the fifth successive day, trading around 0.5810 during the European hours on Wednesday. However, the New Zealand Dollar (NZD) could find support as hot inflation figures have reinforced market expectations that the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) will deliver another interest rate hike in September.　　New Zealand‘s annual inflation accelerated to 4.1% in Q2, up from 3.1% in Q1, topping both market expectations of 4.0% and the central bank’s forecast of 3.9%. Reaching its highest level since Q4 2023, inflation remains well above the RBNZs 1–3% target range.　　The hot reading reinforces recent warnings from RBNZ Chief Economist Paul Conway regarding sticky inflation, boosting expectations for further policy tightening following the central banks July 8 rate hike, its first in three years.　　The NZD/USD pair remains subdued as the US Dollar (USD) may regain its ground amid growing risk aversion tied to escalating geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran.　　CME FedWatch Tool indicates that markets are currently pricing in over 69% odds of at least a 25 basis-point rate hike at the upcoming September meeting. However, the Fed is widely expected to leave the federal funds rate unchanged. Despite this anticipated pause, expectations for tighter

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DOGE Holds Key to Crypto Surge, Analyst Says

Beyond BitcoinDogecoinâs longest streak below the 20-day moving average　　Market analyst Jordi Visser believes the next major cryptocurrency rally may depend on the return of a familiar force: retail investor enthusiasm.　　Visser argues that the market is still missing the speculative energy that typically drives the final stages of major bull cycles.　　In his view, Dogecoin (DOGE) is one of the clearest indicators of whether retail investors are returning.　　XRP, Cardano (ADA), Stellar (XLM) and Bitcoin (BTC) Price Analysis for July 22: Bulls Are Waking Up　　Telegrams Durov Teases Largest Non-Custodial Crypto Wallet Launch　　“The crypto advance continues with my 40 name ecosystem index closing above the mid-June highs and BTC just below,” Visser wrote.　　“I am still looking for a true ecosystem breakout to need the energy from retail best seen from DOGE which had a record 65th close below the 20 day moving average.”　　Vissers thesis is not that Dogecoin directly controls the direction of Bitcoin or the entire crypto market.　　Beyond Bitcoin　　Vissers argument centers around his Crypto Financial Rails 40 Equal Weight Index, which is a basket that tracks the performance of the crypto ecosystem.　　The index includes 40 crypto-related companies, protocols, and assets.　　According to the performance chart shared by Visser, the Crypto Financial Rails 40 has

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Crypto Market Outlook: Russia Passes Crypto Law, CLARITY Act Lags

Key Insights:Russias State Duma approves rules for exchanges, custody, investors, and foreign trade settlements, reshaping the crypto market.Non-qualified investors face annual limits as regulated institutions gain a formal framework.US regulatory delays may divert some crypto investment toward clearer overseas markets.　　Russia has moved closer to establishing its first comprehensive framework for the crypto market. The State Duma approved the digital currency bill during its second and third readings on July 21.　　The vote comes as the United States continues negotiating the CLARITY Act. The US bill seeks to define oversight responsibilities between the SEC and CFTC, but it has not cleared the Senate.　　Russia Crypto Law Reshapes the Crypto Market　　The Russian crypto law establishes rules for exchanges, brokers, digital depositories, asset managers, and other intermediaries. Companies offering exchange services must eventually join a special regulatory registry.　　Russia Crypto Law Announcement| Source: TASS　　Existing operators receive a transition period until July 1, 2027. Most provisions are expected to take effect on September 1, 2026, subject to further legislative approval and the presidents signature.　　The framework also gives the Bank of Russia a central supervisory role. The regulator will oversee eligible market participants and determine how approved digital assets reach investors.　　This could move the crypto market away from

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CLARITY Act Buzz Heats Up As Prediction Markets Shift

Crypto prices drifted sideways on Tuesday, yet Washington chatter reached a boiling point. Social conversation around the CLARITY Act exploded, and prediction market contracts shifted meaningfully, according to the latest Santiment intelligence. Traders who had been pricing the bill as a long shot are now facing a different probability distribution, and that is forcing a rapid re-evaluation of institutional positioning.　　The new odds are feeding a narrative that keeps popping up in market channels: if the bill passes, trillions of dollars in institutional capital could flow into digital assets. Bulls have seized on the idea that a clear U.S. regulatory framework would unlock pension funds, endowments, and sovereign wealth pools that have been waiting on the sidelines. Yet prediction markets aren‘t handing out certainties—they are simply updating priors. The shift is real, but it doesn’t mean the bill is inevitable. It means the market is repricing the fat tail.　　Why the Bill Could Still Stall　　Ethics fights are the most immediate threat. Behind the headline momentum, unresolved provisions around lawmaker trading rules and disclosure requirements have created a pocket of resistance that could slow committee timelines. Even if the macro support holds, a single ethics dispute that drags out markups can push a

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