The Block - 2026-07-20 ​
11 items collected.
1. Grayscale could take Worldcoin to Wall Street after ETF filing with the SEC ​
Author: Sarah Wynn
Published: 7/20/2026, 9:25:00 PM
Categories: Markets, Policy, Regulation, SEC
The first exchange-traded fund tied to Worldcoin could soon be headed to U.S. markets, as Grayscale files for a Worldcoin ETF.
2. Kalshi, Polymarket open interest falls 20% as World Cup frenzy winds down ​
Author: Ivan Wu and Bryan Samsoedin
Published: 7/20/2026, 9:12:50 PM
Categories: Crypto Ecosystems, DeFi, Markets
Sports accounted for 80% of both Kalshi and Polymarket's total volumes throughout the weekslong World Cup tournament.
3. Trump’s crypto ethics stance leaves Clarity Act negotiations in limbo ​
Author: Sarah Wynn
Published: 7/20/2026, 8:26:38 PM
Categories: People, Policy, Regulation, U.S. Policymaking, Cynthia Lummis, Donald Trump, Senate Agriculture Committee, Senate Banking Committee
A meeting last week to discuss an ethics provision to address President Trump's vast crypto wealth has become something of a black box.
4. Vietnam sets new crypto trading fines on par with drunk-driving penalties ​
Author: Kyle Baird
Published: 7/20/2026, 7:47:47 PM
Categories: Markets, Policy, Regulation, Asian Regulation
Domestic investors who trade crypto without going through a licensed service provider face fines of roughly $1,140 to $1,900.
5. AI-assisted hacking is outpacing traditional code reviews, NEAR co-founder says ​
Author: Kyle Baird
Published: 7/20/2026, 6:20:02 PM
Categories: Crypto Ecosystems, DeFi, Security, Web3, AI, Exploits, Hacks
NEAR co-founder Polosukhin called formal verification a necessary shift for securing blockchain code from AI hacking.
6. Former NY Governor Cuomo joins OKX board, touts 24/7 tokenized trading ​
Author: RT Watson
Published: 7/20/2026, 5:25:58 PM
Categories: Companies, Crypto Ecosystems, Exchanges, Web3, OKX, Tokenization
Andrew Cuomo said OKX could help bring round-the-clock trading and more international capital into U.S. markets.
7. Benchmark backs Exodus after 25% workforce cut, says stablecoin pivot is being overlooked ​
Author: Kyle Baird
Published: 7/20/2026, 3:07:52 PM
Categories: Companies, Crypto Ecosystems, Equities, Finance firms, Infrastructure, Markets, Analyst Reports, Payments, Wallets
Late Friday afternoon, Exodus said it expects the restructuring to generate $10 million to $13 million in annualized cost savings.
8. Hut 8 fully commercializes 1 GW Texas AI campus with second $9.8B lease as IREN signs $2.8B in contracts; shares climb double digits ​
Author: Naga Avan-Nomayo
Published: 7/20/2026, 2:12:46 PM
Categories: Companies, Crypto Ecosystems, Crypto Infrastructure, Markets, Web3, AI, Mining Companies
Hut 8 and IREN shares climb on fresh AI data center deals worth billions as the bitcoin-to-AI pivot continues to accelerate.
9. Bitmine expands Ethereum treasury to 5.78 million ETH, repurchases 5.5 million shares ​
Author: Brian Danga
Published: 7/20/2026, 1:43:15 PM
Categories: Companies, Crypto Ecosystems, Layer 1s, Markets, Token Projects, Ethereum
Bitmine expanded its ether treasury to 5.78 million ETH and repurchased 5.5 million shares under its $4 billion buyback program.
10. Bernstein lifts Robinhood target to $160, sees prediction markets revenue overtaking crypto ​
Author: Naga Avan-Nomayo
Published: 7/20/2026, 12:44:13 PM
Categories: Companies, Exchanges, Markets, Public Equities, Robinhood
Bernstein raised its Robinhood price target to $160, citing prediction markets, Rothera, and Robinhood Chain as key revenue drivers.
11. Strategy sells $263.5 million in MSTR shares, buys no bitcoin as USD reserve tops $3.2 billion ​
Author: James Hunt
Published: 7/20/2026, 12:09:00 PM
Categories: Companies, Crypto Ecosystems, Layer 1s, Markets, Public Equities, Token Projects, Bitcoin, Strategy
Strategy's total holdings account for around 4% of the 21 million bitcoin supply cap — worth roughly $54.7 billion.