Fidelity Investments acquires a 7.4% stake in Marathon Digital Holdings for ~$20 million, while Marathon reports a 66% month-over-month increase in July bitcoin production and holds 6,225.6 BTC.

The UK FCA has outlined a timeline for its new crypto licensing regime, with applications expected to open in September 2026 ahead of implementation on October 25, 2027. Crypto firms will need authorization under FSMA to operate legally.

The UK FCA has outlined its new crypto licensing timeline, with applications expected to open in September 2026 ahead of the regime taking effect on October 25, 2027. Crypto firms will need FSMA authorization to operate legally in the UK.

Michael Saylor's Strategy announced an IPO of 3.5 million Series A Perpetual Stream Preferred Stock (STRE) with a 10% annual cumulative dividend, escalating 100 bps per period up to 18%. The company retains redemption rights but prohibits retail investors in EEA and UK. Proceeds likely used for additional Bitcoin purchases.

Michael Saylor's Strategy plans to IPO 3.5 million STRE perpetual preferred shares at €100 each, offering a 10% annual dividend that increases by 100 bps each year up to 18%. Funds will be used for Bitcoin purchases. EEA and UK retail investors are prohibited.