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XRP price drops 19% but analysts say it’s a ‘healthy correction’

XRP price is down today due to overheated conditions, but analysts say it’s a normal market pullback that could precede a stronger rebound in the short term.

Hong Kong to criminalize unlicensed stablecoin promotions from Aug. 1

Starting Aug. 1, offering or advertising unlicensed stablecoins to retail investors in Hong Kong could get violators a 50,000 Hong Kong dollar fine and six months in jail.

XRP dump: Ripple co-founder under fire for moving $175M XRP near highs

Ripple’s Chris Larsen shifted 50 million XRP to exchanges just as prices peaked, sparking accusations of “dumping” tokens.

Australian fintech Finder wins court battle over crypto yield product

Australia’s Federal Court ruled Finder’s Earn product is not a financial instrument, defeating ASIC’s appeal in a major win for the country’s fintech sector.

Bitcoin due 'massive short squeeze' as BTC dominance bounces to 62%

Bitcoin exchange order-book liquidity is creating the conditions for a giant short squeeze event as traders bet against BTC price upside.

Amended class action calls Pump.fun a ‘slot machine cabinet’ in $5.5B case

An amended lawsuit accused Pump.fun and key Solana partners of operating an unlicensed digital casino that funneled billions through deceptive memecoin schemes.

Golden visas are shrinking for crypto investors

Wealthy crypto investors are attracted to golden visa programs thanks to their residency and tax benefits, but their list of options is getting shorter.

US Ether ETFs celebrate 1 year with bullish inflow streak

Spot Ether ETFs went live on the US market one year ago, have taken in nearly $8.7 million in net inflows and now wield over $16.6 billion in assets.

Bros who tricked MEV bots with their own medicine must face trial, says judge

A judge has denied MIT brothers’ bid to dismiss $25 million crypto fraud charges, ruling their novel crypto exploit methods still constitute wire fraud.

Ether stumbles as ETH validator exit queue hits 18-month high

The Ethereum validator exit queue is at its longest in nearly two years as $2.3 billion worth of Ether now awaits unstaking. Is it profit taking or repositioning?

US appeals court overturns Yuga Labs’ $9M win against Ryder Ripps

The US Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has reversed Yuga Labs’ $9 million reward in its trademark infringement suit against artist Ryder Ripps.

XRP tanks 10% but ATH comeback is still in play: Bitpanda exec

A crypto executive says it is “difficult to pinpoint” exactly where XRP is going, but reclaiming levels above the current all-time high is not off the table.

Scammers pounce as crypto markets touch new all-time highs

Ripple warns that bad actors are stealing YouTube accounts and using them to impersonate the firm to shill their scams, including fake “XRP giveaways.”

Crypto 'control' takes center stage at Roman Storm trial

With the trial of the Tornado Cash co-founder ending its eighth day, a witness testified Roman Storm had control over some of the funds connected to the mixing service.

Ether emerges as winner after crypto’s ‘watershed moment’: Bitwise

A pro-crypto US government, near-insatiable institutional investor demand, and the chance for ETH staking ETFs made ETH a top performer last week.

Asymmetric shifts funds strategy after investor posts losses on X

After a $10 million loss became public on X, crypto hedge fund Asymmetric is pivoting away from liquid trading strategies.

SOL price drop to $180 would be 'golden' entry before rally to new highs

SOL is down nearly 10% on the day, but charts suggest the bull trend remains intact.

Traditional companies enter the crypto treasury game with BTC, XRP and SOL buys

Nature’s Miracle, Upexi and Japan's Kitabo are the latest companies adopting crypto treasury strategies.

Fate of crypto, CBDC bills unclear as US Congress heads into recess

Lawmakers are expected to break in a matter of days, but there are still items on the legislative agenda to address, including two crypto bills passed by the House.

Block joins S&P 500, bringing more Bitcoin exposure to equity index

Block’s inclusion in the S&P 500 could indirectly increase equity investors' exposure to Bitcoin and the asset’s mainstream acceptance.

XRP threatens drop to $3: Will bulls step in to buy the dip?

XRP’s tight range trading resolved to the downside, but lower levels are expected to attract buyers.

Trump's AI plan eases data center rules, strips federal DEI guidelines

The White House on Wednesday released its plan to make the United States a global leader in artificial intelligence research and development.

MoonPay launches Solana staking as investor demand for onchain yield grows

MoonPay introduces liquid staking for Solana as the network sees record staking activity, ETF inflows and major treasury buys from firms like DeFi Dev and Upexi.

ETH news update: Can SharpLink Gaming, BitMine treasuries send Ether to $4K?

Ether price pulled back after a relentless run, but lower levels are likely to attract buyers.

SOL news update: Solana treasury building activates rally toward $240

SOL treasury building and robust inflows to the Solana staking ETF hint at rising demand and a potential rally to $240.

WisdomTree’s USDW stablecoin to pay dividends on tokenized assets

USDW is part of WisdomTree’s stablecoin interoperability strategy and is intended to complement the company’s tokenized funds.

Crypto ATMs were just banned in New Zealand: Here’s why it matters

New Zealand’s financial watchdog outlawed crypto ATMs, citing regulatory gaps and AML concerns and raising questions about retail access and compliance.

Bitcoin grabs bid liquidity as BTC price dip targets include $113K

Bitcoin price action targets waiting $117,500 liquidity in a volatile Wall Street open, while record open interest sparks warnings of crypto market "froth."

DOGE price gained 340% the last time this indicator turned bullish

Dogecoin price rallied between 270% and 340% after similar bullish crosses in the past, and the same signal is flashing again this July.

Mara to raise up to $1B for Bitcoin and operations via debt sale

Mara Holdings announced plans to offer up to $1 billion in zero-interest convertible notes, with proceeds earmarked for repurchasing debt, buying Bitcoin and corporate expenses.

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