Jack Mallers steps down as XXI Capital CEO as Tether's plans to merge three bitcoin firms falls
The proposed threeway merger between Twenty One Capital, Mallers' Strike, and Elektron Energy has been abandoned. Source：CoinDesk
Alphabet is pouring record cash into data centers, and earnings will show whether that’s paying off
Investors will be looking for more signs of AI monetization when Alphabet reports its earnings Wednesday. Source：MarketWatch
Tether-backed Twenty One, Strike merger plan scrapped: Bloomberg
Strike will remain a standalone company after the proposed threeway merger was scrapped, while Twenty One Capital and Elektron continue discussions, Bloomberg…
Novo Nordisk sues Eli Lilly over ads comparing GLP-1 medications
The Danish company Novo says U.S.based Lilly isn’t including the most uptodate clinical information about its drugs. Source：MarketWatch
GM’s stock bounces back as revenue grows for the first time in over a year
GM’s stock rises after a beatandraise earnings report, as revenue grows to snap a fourquarter streak of declines. Source：MarketWatch
More MiCA-licensed crypto firms could exit EU market: Gate Europe CEO
Gate Europe’s Giovanni Cunti says some MiCAlicensed crypto firms may struggle to sustain compliance costs as Europe enters its new regulatory era.…
Russian parliament passes law regulating crypto market
The State Duma legislation creates a regulated framework for crypto market participants and now moves to President Vladimir Putin for his signature before…
The co-founder of Stocktwits dumped chip stocks before their 20% slide. Where he’s putting his money now.
Stocktwits’ Howard Lindzon talks to MarketWatch about sidestepping a chip selloff, where he sees opportunity and the “degenerate economy.” Source：MarketWatch
Bitcoin rally has broad-based support as institutions, whales, options traders pile in
Your dayahead look for July 21, 2026 Source：CoinDesk
Clarity odds jump to 43% on Polymarket after unverified reports Trump agreed to ethics deal
Bettors moved the crypto market structure bill to a 43% chance of passing this year, up from a record low last week, though the reports remain unconfirmed and…
Do I use $300,000 of my $1.2 million retirement savings so my daughter can attend her dream college?
“Our daughter is a highly ranked competitive softball pitcher with a 3.94 GPA.” Source：MarketWatch
China has been buying the gold dip, and these analysts say a comeback is brewing
For the last few years, China’s buying patterns have been an excellent investment signal on gold Source：MarketWatch