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July 21, 2026

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🇷🇺 Russian parliament passes crypto market regulation bill
🗳️ CLARITY Act heads to Senate with Aug. 8 deadline
📈 Bitcoin mining stocks surge on AI infrastructure deals
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Russian parliament passes law regulating crypto market

The Russian State Duma has passed a bill creating a regulated framework for crypto market participants, including exchanges and brokers, with provisions allowing crypto use in foreign trade but banning it for domestic payments. Non-qualified investors would face annual purchase limits, while the Bank of Russia gains broad oversight. The bill now requires approval from the Federation Council and President Putin’s signature, with most provisions set to take effect on September 1, 2026, and a transition period through July 2027.

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Patrick Witt defers military training as CLARITY heads to Senate

White House crypto adviser Patrick Witt has deferred his military training for a second time to remain in place as the administration’s lead negotiator on the CLARITY Act, which faces a critical Senate vote before the August recess. The decision ensures stability within the President’s Council of Advisors for Digital Assets, even as deputy director Harry Jung prepares to leave his post. Witt stated he is committed to seeing the comprehensive crypto regulatory framework through to the end.

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Hut 8, IREN deals lift AI-focused Bitcoin mining stocks

Bitcoin mining stocks surged after Hut 8 and IREN announced major AI infrastructure deals worth billions, highlighting the sector’s accelerating pivot from cryptocurrency mining to data centers and cloud computing. The rally lifted shares of several miners by over 11%, reflecting investor optimism despite a weak mining environment and the need for billions more in capital to fund the AI shift.

Binance & OKX users face $1,900 fines in Vietnam, Coinbase in China? Asia Express

Vietnamese retail traders using offshore exchanges like Binance or OKX face fines up to $1,900, but no local licenses have been issued yet. Meanwhile, Balaji Srinivasan’s Network School in Malaysia faces controversy over hosting Israeli citizens, threatening its investment in the country amid diplomatic tensions.

Japan now classifies crypto as financial assets, cutting tax rates to 20% but imposing stricter fines. South Korea updates its asset management to include crypto and sanctions Upbit for a hack, while Coinbase reportedly allows Chinese users to verify with just a local ID, though China is still not listed as a supported country.