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SEC crypto ETFs ruling brings structural fix, not retail shakeup: Analysts

Bitwise is the first to act on the SEC’s rule change, though analysts say it’s a backend fix, not a retail breakthrough.

New whales trigger Bitcoin’s third profit-taking wave of current cycle

A fresh wave of profit-taking from newly emerged Bitcoin whales has marked the third major distribution event of this bull run, according to CryptoQuant.

Bitcoin ’tick tock’ fractal predicts $150K BTC price top in October

Bitcoin begins a 77-day historical countdown to its potential 2025 peak, with targets around $150,000 and higher.

US SEC rolls out ‘Project Crypto’ to rewrite rules for digital assets

The initiative aims to modernize the SEC for 21st-century finance and was formed in response to recent policy recommendations from the White House.

Blockstream debuts Simplicity as Bitcoin’s answer to Ethereum’s Solidity

Adam Back’s Blockstream has launched Bitcoin-native smart contract programming language Simplicity, offering an alternative to Ethereum’s Solidity.

Ethereum derivatives show no momentum, raising doubts over $4K rally

Despite strong ETF inflows, ETH traders remain cautious as competitive pressures and weak network activity persist.

White House crypto report a mixed bag for Bitcoin advocates

The White House’s crypto report did not provide updates to the March 6 executive order establishing a Bitcoin reserve.

The rise of Money2: The next financial system has already begun

Money2 is a new financial system powered by stablecoins and DeFi. With $225 billion in stablecoins and code-based contracts replacing banks, Money2 is already changing how value moves.

Appeals court overturns Nate Chastain's conviction in OpenSea insider trading case

Former OpenSea employee Nathaniel Chastain has successfully appealed his conviction for wire fraud and money laundering.

Bitcoin’s quantum threat: Naoris offers bounty to break crypto encryption

Naoris has launched a $120,000 bounty incentivising researchers to break key cryptographic algorithms underpinning Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana.

Bitcoin is now bigger than Amazon: Here’s how it became a top-5 asset

Bitcoin’s explosive July rally pushed its market cap to $2.4 trillion, overtaking Amazon, silver and Alphabet, cementing its place among the world’s five most valuable assets.

Deutsche Bank-backed EURAU stablecoin launch: Key things to know

AllUnity’s EURAU stablecoin launches as euro-denominated stablecoins account for just 0.2% of the stablecoin market despite surging 60% since late 2024.

99% of CFOs plan to use crypto long term, 23% within two years: Deloitte

A Deloitte survey shows 99% of CFOs at billion-dollar firms expect to adopt crypto long term, with nearly a quarter planning integration within two years.

From islands to highways: How blockchain interoperability is finally catching up

As blockchain interoperability matures, this episode of the Clear Crypto Podcast unpacks how solutions like Hyperlane are reshaping crypto infrastructure and enhancing security.

Corporate crypto treasury holdings top $100B as Ether buying accelerates

Crypto treasury companies are emerging as a new category, bringing significant liquidity to the crypto industry.

South Korea to target leveraged crypto lending services with new rules

The guidelines are expected to cover leverage limits, user eligibility and risk disclosures for crypto lending activities.

‘Everything is fine’: Coinbase mocks UK financial system in new video

Coinbase’s satirical video takes aim at Britain’s struggling economy as data shows almost half of UK adults are financially vulnerable.

Philippines to secure government documents on Polygon despite network hiccup

The Philippine government launched a blockchain-based document validation system on Polygon, despite the network suffering a partial outage on the same day.

'Real fun starts' if XRP price ends July above $3, new analysis says

XRP price needs to beat its January record monthly close above $3.03 for a renewed push toward new all-time highs.

CoinDCX employee arrested in connection with $44M crypto hack: Report

CoinDCX operator Neblio reportedly filed a complaint against software engineer Rahul Agarwal after discovering that his credentials had been compromised through his work laptop.

Bitcoin miner Phoenix Group launches $150M crypto treasury for BTC, SOL

Phoenix Group launched a $150 million crypto treasury with Bitcoin and Solana, becoming the first Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange-listed company to hold digital assets on its balance sheet.

Bitcoin price retargets $119K as treasuries buy 28K BTC in two days

Bitcoin market sentiment shrugged off a hawkish Fed FOMC meeting in an instant amid fresh promises of a US strategic Bitcoin reserve becoming a reality.

NFT sales surge to $574 million in July, second-highest in 2025

CryptoSlam data showed that the average sale value for NFTs climbed to $113.08, highest in six months.

Ether Machine scoops up $57M in ETH; SharpLink follows with $43M buy

The latest acquisition pushes The Ether Machine’s total holdings to 334,757 ETH, far outpacing the Ethereum Foundation’s reported 234,000 ETH.

Ether, a ‘90s tech stock’ ends July with biggest gain in 3 years

Ether rose 56% this month in its strongest monthly gain since July 2022 amid strong ETF flows and ETH treasury firm buying.

Donald Trump to get on with Bitcoin reserve ‘in short order’ — Bo Hines

White House digital assets chief Bo Hines confirmed strategic Bitcoin reserve plans remain active despite the omission of any new details in a recent policy report.

Crypto class actions on pace to nearly double in 2025

Crypto-related securities class-action lawsuits are already near their total for the whole of 2024, Cornerstone Research says.

Ethereum activity may top 2024 as it stays key to DeFi, NFTs: DappRadar

DappRadar analyst Sara Gherghelas said 2025 Ethereum DApp activity appears on track to match or even surpass 2024, “suggesting that the current market momentum might be sustainable.”

Slower bull market ahead? September rate cut chance falls to 40%

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s comments dampened hopes for a September rate cut, which could lead to a slower crypto bull run, one analyst speculates.

Spot Ether ETF staking could ‘dramatically reshape the market’

Hank Huang, CEO of Kronos Research, said Ether ETFs offering yield through staking “flips the switch on demand,” boosting liquidity and greater onchain participation.

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