Indian Rupee gains on Middle East peace hopes

The Indian Rupee (INR) opens higher against the US Dollar on Tuesday. The USD/INR pair corrects to near 96.34 from its two-month high of 96.76 posted on Monday, as fresh hopes of de-escalation in military aggression between the United States (US) and Iran have offered support to the Indian currency.  The emergence of hopes for Middle East peace has resulted in a pause in the oil price rally, a scenario that offers support to currencies from economies, such as India, which rely heavily on oil imports to meet their energy needs.  In the opening trade, the MCX Crude Oil contract expiring on August 19 is marginally down to near Rs. 7,945. On Monday, the crude oil price corrected sharply after posting a fresh five-week high at Rs. 8,158.  Iran was offered 10-day ceasefire proposal with US  On Monday, a senior Iranian official confirmed receiving a proposal of a 10-day cessation of strikes from mediators to find ways to revive the interim deal with the US. This led to financial markets regaining confidence that negotiations between nations are still active.  Earlier in the day, an Axios report also showed that US President Donald Trump will either accept the 10-day ceasefire with Iran and resume negotiations toward

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Democrats added certain consumer protection rules to CLARITY: Coinbase exec

As lawmakers in the US Senate are likely to vote soon on the Digital Asset Market Clarity (CLARITY) Act, representatives from advocacy organizations and companies are providing details of closed-door negotiations over the bill, which is expected to be the most comprehensive piece of legislation affecting the crypto industry.  In a Monday CNBC interview, Coinbase vice chair Ryan VanGrack said while the final negotiations over text of the CLARITY Act were taking place in the Senate, Democratic lawmakers had added additional protections for customers to give what he called “more teeth” to the legislation. He did not explicitly mention any progress on adding ethics provisions to the bill, which many Democrats said will be necessary for their votes.  “[A]t the end of the day, this is about customer protections,” said VanGrack. “The status quo lacks this infrastructure, lacks these protections, and the Democrats used this opportunity, wisely, to make sure that customers were first and foremost in [this bill].”  Notably, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong may have contributed to a delay for a markup of an earlier version of the bill in the Senate Banking Committee, when he announced in January that the exchange could not support the legislation as written. Several Coinbase executives

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Strategy Skips Bitcoin Buy After $263M Share Sale

Strategy sold $263.5M in MSTR shares but made no Bitcoin purchase, keeping its holdings at 843,775 BTC and boosting cash reserves.  Strategy ended another week without adding to its Bitcoin holdings despite raising fresh capital through its at-the-market share program.  The company disclosed that it sold millions of MSTR shares while keeping its Bitcoin position unchanged.  Its latest filing also showed a larger U.S. dollar reserve and no activity under its share repurchase plans. The update arrived through a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.  Strategy Raises $263.5M Through MSTR Share Sale  Strategy reported that it sold 2,732,318 Class A MSTR shares between July 13 and July 19.  The sales generated net proceeds of about $263.5 million through its at-the-market offering program.  The SEC filing showed that none of the companys preferred stock programs recorded sales during the same period.  Those programs still retain billions of dollars in remaining issuance capacity.  The filing also stated that more than $23.5 billion in MSTR share issuance capacity remains available. That includes the current offering and the expanded authorization announced earlier this year.  Wu Blockchain shared the filing details on X, pointing out that Strategy completed the share sale without using the proceeds to acquire more Bitcoin during the reporting week.  Strategy

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Ripple Veteran on Selling XRP: ‘I Wish I Hadn’t

Unlikely price predictionsRipple veteran no longer holds much XRP  Ripple CTO Emeritus David Schwartz has admitted that he regrets selling some of his early cryptocurrency holdings, including XRP at $0.10 and Ethereum at around $1.  He says his decision was driven mainly by his aversion to risk, which he “really, really” hates.  “Obviously, I wish I hadnt done those things,” Schwartz replied.  Ripple Veteran on Selling XRP: ‘I Wish I Hadn’t  Analyzing Shiba Inu‘s (SHIB) Unexpected Price Uptick, Ethereum’s (ETH) Biggest Test For $2,000 Yet, Bitcoin (BTC) Has Room For $68,000 Run  The Ripple veteran explained that the sales were part of an agreement he had made with his wife to gradually reduce exposure whenever his holdings reached new all-time highs.  “But I agreed with my wife to sell at every new ATH and I really, really hate risk,” Schwartz said. “I wish I was more comfortable with risk, but Im just not that person.”  Unlikely price predictions  Schwartz previously revealed that he sold his Ethereum because he viewed extreme price predictions as unlikely  Addressing criticism over the early sale, Schwartz said that his decision was based on probability rather than a lack of belief in cryptos long-term potential.  “If I had thought there was a 1% chance of it hitting

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Gold price in Philippines: Rates on July 21

Gold prices rose in Philippines on Tuesday, according to data compiled by FXStreet.  The price for Gold stood at 8,037.94 Philippine Pesos (PHP) per gram, up compared with the PHP 7,955.80 it cost on Monday.  The price for Gold increased to PHP 93,753.77 per tola from PHP 92,794.92 per tola a day earlier.Unit measureGold Price in PHP1 Gram8,037.9410 Grams80,382.97Tola93,753.77Troy Ounce250,009.00  FXStreet calculates Gold prices in Philippines by adapting international prices (USD/PHP) to the local currency and measurement units. Prices are updated daily based on the market rates taken at the time of publication. Prices are just for reference and local rates could diverge slightly.  Gold FAQs  Gold has played a key role in human‘s history as it has been widely used as a store of value and medium of exchange. Currently, apart from its shine and usage for jewelry, the precious metal is widely seen as a safe-haven asset, meaning that it is considered a good investment during turbulent times. Gold is also widely seen as a hedge against inflation and against depreciating currencies as it doesn’t rely on any specific issuer or government.  Central banks are the biggest Gold holders. In their aim to support their currencies in turbulent times, central banks tend to diversify

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Gold price in United Arab Emirates: Rates on July 21

Gold prices rose in United Arab Emirates on Tuesday, according to data compiled by FXStreet.  The price for Gold stood at 477.72 United Arab Emirates Dirhams (AED) per gram, up compared with the AED 473.25 it cost on Monday.  The price for Gold increased to AED 5,572.05 per tola from AED 5,519.84 per tola a day earlier.Unit measureGold Price in AED1 Gram477.7210 Grams4,777.21Tola5,572.05Troy Ounce14,858.75  FXStreet calculates Gold prices in United Arab Emirates by adapting international prices (USD/AED) to the local currency and measurement units. Prices are updated daily based on the market rates taken at the time of publication. Prices are just for reference and local rates could diverge slightly.  Gold FAQs  Gold has played a key role in human‘s history as it has been widely used as a store of value and medium of exchange. Currently, apart from its shine and usage for jewelry, the precious metal is widely seen as a safe-haven asset, meaning that it is considered a good investment during turbulent times. Gold is also widely seen as a hedge against inflation and against depreciating currencies as it doesn’t rely on any specific issuer or government.  Central banks are the biggest Gold holders. In their aim to support their currencies in turbulent

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Grayscale could take Worldcoin to Wall Street after ETF filing with the SEC

Quick TakeGrayscale filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission a registration statement for the Grayscale Worldcoin ETF.If launched, the ETF would trade on The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC under its generic listing standards.  The first exchange-traded fund tied to Worldcoin (WLD) could soon be headed to U.S. markets.  On Monday, Grayscale filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission a registration statement for the Grayscale Worldcoin ETF. The fund would hold WLD, the native crypto of the World Network, the firm said in the filing.  “As a passive investment vehicle, the Trust‘s investment objective is for the value of the Shares (based on WLD per Share) to reflect the value of WLD held by the Trust, determined by reference to the Index Price, less the Trust’s expenses and other liabilities,” Grayscale said in the filing.  If launched, the ETF would trade on The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC under its generic listing standards. The Bank of New York Mellon would serve as transfer agent, while BitGo Bank s price data.  Worldcoin, later rebranded as World, is a company cofounded by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman that focuses on biometric identification, crypto, and blockchain. The company uses a decentralized digital passport to verify people as well as a spherical

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Trump stalls CLARITY Act as ethics dispute threatens Senate vote

The CLARITY Acts chance of becoming law in 2026 has fallen to 31% on Polymarket as the White House withholds support for a disputed ethics provision.  Crypto In America reported that the White House had not approved the ethics language as of July 20, despite President Donald Trump meeting Republican senators last week to discuss the crypto market structure bill. Sources cited by the outlet also said the administration has not explained which ethical limits it would accept.  Without a clear position from the White House, Senate negotiators may need more time to prepare an updated version of the legislation, according to the report. The delay could disrupt Republican plans to bring the CLARITY Act to the Senate floor before lawmakers leave Washington for their August recess.  Senate Majority Leader John Thune wants to schedule a floor vote before August, but he has acknowledged that Republicans have not secured a bipartisan agreement. Under Senate rules, the party would need Democratic support to overcome procedural barriers and advance the legislation.  Democrats have demanded restrictions on elected officials‘ involvement in digital assets, with their concerns focused mainly on Trump’s crypto interests. According to the presidents financial disclosure, his digital-asset ventures generated as much as $1.4 billion

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Bitcoin gets $2.5B target for $72,000 by August as unknown trader bets big on Fed rally

Deribits July 31 options board shows more than 20,000 Bitcoin call contracts open at both the $70,000 and $72,000 strikes.  The two strikes represent the largest call concentrations for that expiry, with roughly 27,000 contracts at $70,000 and 21,000 at $72,000, according to the exchanges data as of press time. Bitcoin sits near $64,289, placing the lower strike about 8.9% above spot.  Deribit Chief Commercial Officer Jean-David Péquignot told CoinDesk that one large block involved buying 20,000 July 31 calls at $70,000 and selling the same number at $72,000.  The exchange data concentration independently confirms substantial positioning at the strikes in the 20,000-by-20,000 bull call spread.  Based on that construction, the two legs carry roughly $2.5 billion in aggregate gross notional at prevailing Bitcoin prices. Premium paid, capital committed and net exposure are separate measures from that figure.  The options expire two days after the Federal Reserves next policy decision. Together, the strike concentration, expiry and spot gap define a tactical test for Bitcoin during the final days of July.  Deribits July 31 Bitcoin options board showed more than 20,000 call contracts open at both the $70,000 and $72,000 strikes on July 20. Open interest confirms the concentration but does not disclose ownership or trade direction.

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NEAR Co-Founder: AI-Powered Hacking Demands New Era of Code Verification

Illia Polosukhin, co-founder of $NEAR Protocol, has issued a stark warning about the escalating threat of AI-powered hacking, stating that traditional code review methods are no longer sufficient to protect blockchain ecosystems. According to a report from The Block, Polosukhin noted that AI-driven attacks began to intensify significantly in October of last year, marking a turning point in the cybersecurity landscape.  The Acceleration of AI-Driven Threats  Polosukhin emphasized that the sophistication and speed of AI-generated attacks have outpaced manual code audits, which are often slow, expensive, and prone to human error. He argued that the industry must pivot toward formal verification — a mathematical approach to proving that code behaves exactly as intended — to keep pace with automated adversaries. Formal verification, while historically costly and computationally intensive, offers a level of certainty that traditional testing cannot match.  Why Formal Verification Matters Now  The $NEAR co-founder highlighted that the window for relying solely on human reviewers has closed. AI can now generate thousands of attack vectors in seconds, probing smart contracts and decentralized applications for vulnerabilities faster than any human team can respond. Polosukhin called for the integration of AI tools to make formal verification faster and cheaper, effectively using the same technology that

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