U.S. AND IRAN AGREED TO PAUSE STRIKES AND HOLD TALKS THIS WEEK, SAYS U.S. OFFICIALThe Crypto Ledger

KEY INSIGHT: 🟠 12 out of the top 15 institutional holders of $MSTR increased their stakes in Q2 2026. Their combined holdings rose by $1.2 billion.Source: x.com/Strategy/status/2089784456475287712… Crypto Ledger

BULLISH: 🟠 Bitcoin is recognized worldwide as a neutral, global commodity. Liquid is simply a layer built on top of it 🌊Insight from Adam Back on why this is crucial for institutional tech adoption.Source: x.com/Liquid_BTC/status/20897314433709181… Crypto Ledger

JUST IN: 🇺🇸 The SEC has unveiled proposed rules titled "Regulation of Crypto Assets," aiming to establish a formal framework for investment contracts tied to digital assets. This marks a pivotal step toward clearer regulatory oversight in the crypto space. 👀Source: x.com/BitcoinMagazine/status/208978772168… Crypto Ledger

IRANIAN CITIZENS BARRED FROM ENTERING DUBAI.IF YOU’RE CURRENTLY IN DUBAI, LEAVING MEANS YOU WON’T BE ALLOWED TO RETURN.The Crypto Ledger

JUST IN: 🇨🇦 The Royal Bank of Canada, with $1.8 trillion in assets, has quietly acquired an additional 46,001 shares of $MSTR — a Bitcoin treasury vehicle — valued at $4.45 million. This brings its total holdings to 385,002 shares, worth approximately $37.2 million. The move increases its stake by 13.5%, marking a significant signal from Canada’s largest bank. Source: x.com/BTCtreasuries/status/20897287389804… Crypto Ledger

UAE'S DEFENSE MINISTRY CONFIRMS TWO BALLISTIC MISSILES LAUNCHED FROM IRAN WERE AIMED AT MARITIME TRAFFICThe Crypto Ledger