The Block - 2026-07-24 ​
5 items collected.
1. Bitcoin Policy Institute, Palantir and Anduril join US State Department’s Freedom Tech Excellence Program ​
Author: Daniel Kuhn
Published: 7/24/2026, 10:21:01 PM
Categories: Crypto Ecosystems, Layer 1s, Markets, People, Policy, Regulation, Token Projects, Bitcoin, Donald Trump
The Bitcoin Policy Institute, Palantir and Anduril are partners in the U.S. State Department's Freedom Tech Excellence Program.
2. Cardano co-founder Hoskinson says Bitcoin could lose top spot if governance fails quantum test ​
Author: RT Watson
Published: 7/24/2026, 7:01:53 PM
Categories: Companies, Crypto Ecosystems, Layer 1s, Markets, Token Projects, Bitcoin, Cardano
Cardano’s governance and ability to enact upgrades make it better equipped to respond to existential technical threats, said Hoskinson.
3. Wise plans to resubmit national trust bank application under GENIUS Act framework ​
Author: Daniel Kuhn
Published: 7/24/2026, 5:37:34 PM
Categories: Central Banks, Companies, Finance firms, Policy, Regulation, Federal Reserve, Fintech, OCC
The OCC has granted conditional approval to several stablecoin-focused entities since December.
4. Galaxy cuts Clarity Act passage odds to 30%, says bill needs ‘last-ditch effort’ ​
Author: Kyle Baird
Published: 7/24/2026, 3:11:17 PM
Categories: Crypto Ecosystems, Markets, Policy, Regulation, U.S. Policymaking, Web3, Congress, Crypto, Senate Agriculture Committee, Senate Banking Committee
Seven Democratic negotiators say the latest Clarity Act draft needs stronger ethics and consumer protections.
5. World Foundation raises $52.5 million in WLD token sale with one-year lockup ​
Author: Yogita Khatri
Published: 7/24/2026, 2:50:40 PM
Categories: Companies, Crypto Ecosystems, Deals, DeFi, Governance, Markets, Token Projects, Venture Capital, Web3, Strategic Investments, Tokens
The "first close" of the WLD token sale was led by Pantera and included Bain Capital Crypto, Eightco Holdings, Selini, Susquehanna other investors.