U.S. regulatory developments and earnings, ECB rate decision: Crypto Week Ahead

MarketsU.S. regulatory developments and earnings, ECB rate decision: Crypto Week AheadYour look at what's coming in the week starting July 20.By Francisco Rodrigues|Edited by Sheldon Reback Jul 20, 2026, 8:57 a.m. 3 min readMake preferred on ShareShare this articleCopy linkX iconX (Twitter)LinkedInFacebookEmailMake preferred on SummaryShowCrypto Week Ahead is a comprehensive list of what's coming up in the world of cryptocurrencies and blockchain, as well as the major macroeconomic events that will influence digital asset markets.Crypto’s major events this week are set in Washington D.C. A House Financial Services subcommittee opens with a hearing on oversight of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network.The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency’s (OCC) comment period on proposed GENIUS Act rules extending anti-money laundering and sanctions standards to stablecoin issuers closes July 24.The Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s (CFTC) window on 24/7 trading and perpetual-style bitcoin futures closes July 27, three months after the regulator cleared the first regulated bitcoin perpetual on Kalshi. The GENIUS Act turned one this month, and the rules built on it are still being written.The macro calendar centers on Thursday's European Central Bank decision, with markets pricing a hold. Traders will also be monitoring geopolitical developments and oil prices for potential clues about what markets may do next.What to Watch(All times ET)CryptoJuly 21, 10:00 a.m.: U.S. House Financial Services subcommittee hearing, “Oversight of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network.”July 24: OCC comment deadline for proposed GENIUS Act rules applying AML/CFT and sanctions compliance standards.July 27: CFTC comment period closes for its proposal on 24/7 trading and perpetual-style standard futures contracts referencing spot bitcoin.MacroJuly 20, 8:30 a.m.: Canada CPI YoY for June (Prev. 3.2%); Core CPI YoY (Prev. 2.2%)July 22, 2:00 a.m.: U.K. CPI YoY for June (Prev. 2.8%); Core …

U.S. regulatory developments and earnings, ECB rate decision: Crypto Week Ahead

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