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Bitcoin gets new $80K August target: Watch these BTC price levels next

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BTC price upside predictions include $68,000 within two weeks and up to $80,000 next month, contrasting with warnings of a 2022 bear-market rerun for the rest of 2026.

Published Date: 2026-07-15 10:22:06
Creator: Cointelegraph by William Suberg
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Czech Republic tells ISPs to block Polymarket after gambling blacklisting

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The Czech Finance Ministry added Polymarket to its blacklist of unauthorized online gambling websites, requiring internet providers to block access within 15 days.

Published Date: 2026-07-15 10:19:09
Creator: Cointelegraph by Yohan Yun
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Cathie Wood’s ARK buys another 220K Circle shares despite sell-off

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Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest added $13.9 million worth of Circle shares on Tuesday, extending its July buying spree to 725,517 shares amid a steep stock decline.

Published Date: 2026-07-15 08:55:11
Creator: Cointelegraph by Helen Partz
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Stripe, Advent offer $53B to acquire PayPal: Report

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Stripe and Advent reportedly offered to buy PayPal for $53 billion, at a 28% premium compared to the company’s Tuesday closing price.

Published Date: 2026-07-15 08:23:15
Creator: Cointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai
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Kalshi says CFTC, Michigan orders leave it in ‘impossible position’

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“We are disappointed by this decision and believe it is unfair to Kalshi,” the company’s legal counsel said on X.

Published Date: 2026-07-15 05:38:10
Creator: Cointelegraph by Felix Ng
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US freezes $131M in Iran-linked crypto as Middle East tensions rise

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“US Treasury is committed to disrupting and degrading Iran’s illicit financial activities, including its abuse of digital assets,” US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Tuesday.

Published Date: 2026-07-15 03:17:59
Creator: Cointelegraph by Felix Ng
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Bitmine generated $46M from Ethereum staking last quarter

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Ethereum staking generated 98% of Bitmine’s revenue last quarter as the company’s pivot from Bitcoin mining gained momentum following its March validator launch.

Published Date: 2026-07-15 01:28:14
Creator: Cointelegraph by Felix Ng
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Over 95% of Coinbase’s code is now written with help of AI

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Coinbase’s Rob Witoff said the company is leaning more on AI to help with execution, but still needs high-agency humans for judgment and strategy.

Published Date: 2026-07-14 22:30:00
Creator: Cointelegraph by Felix Ng
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Three US senators oppose CLARITY Act on ethics grounds with vote expected soon

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Senate Majority Leader John Thune reportedly said the chamber will consider a vote on the crypto market structure bill before Aug. 10, though it’s unclear whether it has enough Democratic support to pass.

Published Date: 2026-07-14 21:30:26
Creator: Cointelegraph by Turner Wright
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Velocity raises $38M to build stablecoin treasury infrastructure for enterprises

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Backed by Dragonfly, FirstMark and Coinbase Ventures, the startup is expanding software that helps businesses integrate stablecoins into treasury and payment workflows.

Published Date: 2026-07-14 20:04:31
Creator: Cointelegraph by Nate Kostar
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