Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong revealed that Base’s content coins initiative failed to achieve its intended goals, prompting the Ethereum Layer-2 network to pivot away from this strategy earlier this year. Armstrong’s statement on social media acknowledged the shortcomings of the yearlong push into creator “content coins” via Zora, which had… Listen ⇢

FC Barcelona apparently tried to sign Brazilian midfielder Oscar from China on a free six-month loan. The catch? The deal hinged on defender Samuel Umtiti leaving first. Oscar himself confirmed the near-move, revealing that Barcelona had approached him about a short-term deal that would have cost the club essentially nothing… Listen ⇢

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller has announced that a task force will be formed to evaluate the feasibility of reducing the Federal Reserve’s balance sheet, which currently stands at $6.74 trillion. This move comes in the context of the Fed halting its balance sheet runoff in late 2025 due to… Listen ⇢

A U.S. government-linked wallet transferred 140.214 BTC worth approximately $8.79 million to Coinbase Prime after four years of inactivity. While exchange deposits can signal potential selling pressure, Coinbase Prime also provides custody and institutional services. The transfer has sparked speculation, but there is no confirmation the Bitcoin is being prepared… Listen ⇢

The European Union added VKontakte, Russia’s dominant social media platform, and several affiliated surveillance technology firms to its sanctions list on July 13, 2026. The move ties VK Company and its subsidiary Communication Platform LLC directly to the development of MaxApp, a surveillance tool allegedly operated under the oversight of… Listen ⇢

President Donald Trump and senior officials are renewing efforts to pass the CLARITY Act in the coming weeks. The legislation would establish the first comprehensive federal regulatory framework for the U.S. crypto industry. Debate over ethics provisions remains one of the biggest obstacles before the bill can reach the president’s… Listen ⇢

Colombian midfielder Jaminton Campaz missed a penalty. Then he had to flee the country. After Colombia’s elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup following a knockout-stage loss to Switzerland, Campaz received death threats targeting both him and his family. The Colombian Football Federation condemned the threats on July 10, 2026,… Listen ⇢

The US military hit Iran’s Bandar Abbas Naval Base on July 12, 2026, targeting a submarine and ship maintenance facility in a strike that rattled both regional security calculations and digital asset markets simultaneously. US Central Command conducted the operation using three Corsair drones. The attack represents the latest escalation… Listen ⇢

Key Takeaways Trump urged Senate action on the CLARITY Act and framed crypto regulation as an urgent geopolitical contest. He warned that China and other countries could overtake the United States in digital finance and artificial intelligence. The bill has advanced through Congress, but Senate negotiations still stand between Trump’s… Listen ⇢