Cryptocurrency News Today (July 21): Bitcoin, Ethereum, Lido and Uniswap collectively rose

Today's Cryptocurrency News: CLARITY Act, stablecoins and Bitcoin Updates

Overall Cryptocurrency News, July 21, 2026: The market rose 1.7%, Bitcoin and Ethereum rose slightly. Extreme fear persists, while progress in stablecoins, regulation and institutional adoption remain the main drivers.

Cryptocurrency market updates in the past 24 hours: Prices, Volumes and Trends

The market value of the global cryptocurrency market today reached US$2.31 trillion, with an overall increase of 1.7% in the past 24 hours, and total trading volume recorded US$68.99 billion.

Bitcoin (BTC)'s market dominance remains strong at 56.5%, with Ethereum (ETH) accounting for 9.95%. The currencies with the biggest gains in the past day were the Polkadot and XRP Ledger ecosystems.

Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) price analysis:

(Note: Historically, BTC and ETH are generally less volatile, but still carry risks. The data source has been hidden.)

Bitcoin (BTC) was quoted at US$65,267.73 today, up 0.99% in the past 24 hours, with transaction volume of US$30.3 billion and market value of US$1.3 trillion.

Ethereum (ETH)'s price today was US$1,907.03, a 24-hour increase of 1.98%, with trading volume of US$11.56 billion and a market value of US$230 billion.

Popular cryptocurrency prices in the past 24 hours:

(Hot data is based on comprehensive indicators such as 24-hour price changes and trading volume.)

Bitcoin (BTC) price: $65,249.12, up 0.95% in 24 hours, transaction volume: $30.38 billion.

Invesco QQQ Trust Tokenized (QQB) Price: US$698.58, up 0.30%, trading volume: US$13.61 million.

Ethereum (ETH) price: US$1,907.03, an increase of 1.99%, trading volume: US$11.59 billion.

XRP price: $1.11, up 1.42%, trading volume: $1.2 billion.

Midnight (NIGHT) price: US$0.01855, down 31.6%, trading volume: US$114.04 million.

The top three cryptocurrencies with increases in the past 24 hours (ranked by 24-hour percentage increase):

Lido DAO (LDO) Today's price: US$0.3916, soaring 10.82%, with transaction volume of US$51.29 million.

Virtuals Protocol (VIRTUAL) Today's price: US$0.6463, up 5.76%, with trading volume of US$71.44 million.

Uniswap (UNI) price today: US$3.65, climbing 4.69%, with trading volume of US$173.82 million.

The top three cryptocurrencies with declines in the past 24 hours (ranked by 24-hour percentage decline):

Pi Coin (PI) Price: US$0.09154, down 4.49%, with trading volume of approximately US$23.96 million.

Aerodrome Finance (AERO) Price: US$0.4360, down 3.82%, with trading volume of approximately US$25.27 million.

Canton (CC) price: US$0.1243, down 2.79%, with trading volume of approximately US$16.28 million.

stablecoin and DeFi update:

The stablecoin market fell 0.1% in the past 24 hours, with a market value of US$303.9 billion and trading volume of US$59.5 billion.

The overall decentralized finance (DeFi) market has risen 1.7% in the past 24 hours, with a market cap of US$67.9 billion and trading volume of US$3.09 billion. DeFi accounts for 4.2% of the global market.

Today's Cryptocurrency Fear and Greed Index

Today's Cryptocurrency Fear and Greed Index is 25 (Extreme Fear). The decline in the index reflects increasing investor caution, profit-taking, regulatory uncertainty and weak market sentiment, although confidence has improved slightly in recent weeks.

Today's Top Ten Cryptocurrency News (July 21)

(Note: All of the following developments affect traders as they involve liquidity, sentiment and potential returns and need to be watched closely.)

1. HashKey cooperates with Kbank: HashKey Group signed a memorandum of understanding with Kbank and BPMG to explore the use of Korean won stablecoins in cross-border payments, combining compliance, infrastructure and institutional support.

2. CLARITY bill makes progress: President Donald Trump accepted the ethics provisions of the CLARITY bill, putting the crypto market structure bill on track to reach the Senate vote in early August.

3. U.S. focuses on tokenized stocks: The U.S. is developing blockchain-based stock trading with instant settlement and round-the-clock access, while Japan is making slow progress due to regulatory issues.

4. Circle supports stablecoins: Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire said the GENIUS Act will accelerate the adoption of stablecoins, while the CLARITY Act may increase institutional participation in digital assets.

5. Metaplan expands Bitcoin holdings: Metaplan subsidiary Bitcoin Japan raised US$59.5 million through convertible bonds, which is planned to purchase Bitcoin, and its parent company already holds 43,000 BTC.

6. Polymarket faces scrutiny: Analysis identified nearly $200 million in suspicious insider trading on Polymarket, prompting increased surveillance and reporting nearly 100 suspicious wallets to authorities.

7. London Stock Exchange plans after-hours trading: The London Stock Exchange plans to launch an after-hours trading platform in 2027 that will provide exchange-traded products designed to compete with round-the-clock cryptocurrency trading and support artificial intelligence-driven investment.

8. ENS adds security committee: ENS DAO approved the creation of an eight-member security committee with emergency veto power designed to prevent governance attacks while not overriding normal community decision-making processes.

9. LM Funding changes name: LM Funding America, a listed company, will be renamed PowerCompute Inc., Reflecting its artificial intelligence infrastructure strategy, while continuing to carry out Bitcoin mining and hold Bitcoin reserves.

10. Kenyan website hacked: The hacker attacked the Kenyan president's website, demanding 5 bitcoins and threatening to leak data. Authorities have launched an investigation and have not yet confirmed the leak of sensitive data.

Today's major cryptocurrency market events

(source has been hidden)

Comparative analysis

Compared with the July 20 cryptocurrency market update, the July 21 update is enhanced: The total market value rose to US$2.31 trillion from US$2.27 trillion, and the daily increase rose from 0.1% to 1.7%. Bitcoin turned to gain after a brief decline, and Ethereum gained even more, with trading volume jumping to $68.99 billion. However, the Fear and Greed Index dropped from 29 (Fear) to 25 (Extreme Fear), reflecting investors 'greater caution despite improving market performance.

What this means for cryptocurrency users

Cryptocurrency news readers and users should pay attention to both regulatory developments, institutional adoption and market sentiment, rather than just price. While Bitcoin and Ethereum have remained stable, extreme fear suggests that traders should expect volatility, manage risk carefully, and avoid making decisions based solely on short-term fluctuations.

Risk Warning: This comment is not for long-term conditions and is for reference only. Does not constitute price forecasts or investment recommendations.

Editor's Opinion

The current cryptocurrency news market presents selective opportunities rather than broad bullish momentum. Long-term investors may benefit from the gradual accumulation of assets with strong fundamentals, but short-term trading remains risky due to extreme fear, regulatory uncertainty and continued price volatility. Prudent risk management is crucial.

Disclaimer : The information herein should not be regarded as financial or investment advice. Cryptocurrencies are extremely unstable and risky. Never make any investment decisions without conducting self-study (DYOR) and consulting a qualified financial adviser. Not all of the services or assets described are available in all regions.