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Bitcoin must hold above $108K or risk a bearish spiral

A crypto analyst suggests that a drop to $108,000 could mark the beginning of Bitcoin’s fall back below the six-figure price level.

Bitcoin miner production falls in June on power curtailment, weather

Bitcoin miners strategically curtailed operations in June to avoid costly peak demand charges in Texas, sacrificing short-term production for lower costs.

WhiteRock founder to be extradited over $30M ZKasino case — ZachXBT

WhiteRock Finance founder Ildar Ilham was reportedly detained in the UAE more than a year after Dutch authorities announced an arrest linked to ZKasino.

$250M Ondo Catalyst fund signals ‘arms race’ for RWA tokenization

Ondo Finance and Pantera Capital are launching a $250 million fund to fuel tokenized real-world asset projects.

ETH traders target $3.2K after ‘golden cross’ debut, derivatives data disagrees

Traders say an ETH rally to $3,200 could result from a “golden cross” pattern, but other Ether price metrics are not so bullish.

Bitcoin price aims for new highs but ‘divergences’ set $110K as resistance

Bitcoin charts show bearish divergences across multiple timeframes, a hint that price rallies above $110,000 could be a trap.

Tornado Cash co-founder keeps testimony plans unclear ahead of trial

Roman Storm is scheduled to appear in a New York courtroom for his criminal trial on July 14, facing money laundering and conspiracy charges.

XRP news update: Ripple bank license application, chart pattern fuel potential rally to $2.65

XRP could rally to $2.65 as a bullish trading pattern, and investors’ excitement over Ripple Labs’ US banking license application boosts interest in the altcoin.

Bitcoin mining stocks post double-digit gains in weekly rally

The mining companies opened sharply higher on Thursday after US nonfarm payrolls surprised to the upside.

US Senator Cynthia Lummis drafts standalone crypto tax bill

The Wyoming Senator seeks to end double taxation and add clarity to the tax treatment of crypto staking, mining, and lending transactions.

Leverage without letting go: How Bitcoin can unlock real-world freedom

Lever CEO Jullian Duran joins the Clear Crypto Podcast to explore how using Bitcoin as collateral, rather than cashing out, can create a new path to financial independence.

ETH news update: Will expanding corporate Ether treasuries send price to $2.8K?

Growth in companies adding to their ETH treasuries and the acceleration of Ethereum adoption in TradFi could send Ether price to $2,800.

Bitstamp granted MAS license to operate in Singapore

The license was granted after a new policy from Singapore's Monetary Authority required all crypto firms based in the country to register.

Bitcoin holding $109K proves bulls control the market: Will new highs happen today?

Bitcoin bulls will have to maintain the price above $109,000 to enhance the prospects of a breakout to a new all-time high above $111,980.

16 billion passwords leaked. Is it finally time for blockchain-based digital identity?

More than 16 billion passwords were leaked in 2025, not from a single breach, but from years of silent malware infections.

IRS division failed to meet standards for seizing crypto, says watchdog

Based on an evaluation between December 2023 and January 2025, the IRS Criminal Investigation did not always follow guidelines around seizing and holding crypto in cases.

Amundi warns GENIUS Act could backfire, undermining dollar dominance

Europe's largest asset manager says the US GENIUS Act could unintentionally weaken the greenback and disrupt global payments.

XRP futures OI jumps 30% as price chart ‘pennant’ targets $3.20

XRP’s price breaks out of a “pennant” with a profit target of around $3.20 amid increasing futures open interest.

Fix AI’s data theft problem with onchain attribution

AI models generate immense value from user data. It’s time to demand onchain attribution and pay the people whose data makes AI possible with Payable AI, to ensure fair recognition and payment for everyone.

Quantum computers could bring lost Bitcoin back to life: Here’s how

Quantum computing could enable the reverse engineering of private keys from publicly exposed ones, putting the security of Bitcoin holders at risk.

JD.com, Ant Group push yuan stablecoins to challenge US dollar dominance

JD.com and Ant Group are reportedly lobbying Chinese regulators to launch yuan-based stablecoins to boost the currency’s global role and counter US dollar-pegged tokens.

Bitcoin dices with $110K as US jobs beat takes Fed rate cut 'off table'

Bitcoin reverses its push beyond $110,000 as markets discount the odds of the Federal Reserve lowering interest rates before September.

Pakistan Bitcoin mining plan in limbo as IMF rejects power subsidies: Report

The IMF has reportedly blocked Pakistan’s plan to use cheap electricity for crypto mining, warning it could destabilize the energy market.

MiCA enforcement still fragmented across EU, says Bitpanda exec

Bitpanda’s public affairs lead, Benedikt Faupel, told Cointelegraph that while MiCA brings long-awaited regulatory clarity, harmonization is still lacking.

Bitcoin price rallied 80% the last time BTC funding rates flipped red

A large cluster of potential short liquidations near $111,320 could trigger a squeeze to accelerate Bitcoin’s next leg higher into price discovery.

Why can’t Bitcoin price break $112K all-time highs? BTC analysts explain

The absence of new buyers and FOMO-driven greed are key factors that could keep Bitcoin price pinned below $112,000 longer than many think.

John Smedley’s studio raises $30.5M for new shooter built on Etherlink

Gaming industry veteran John Smedley is making his first foray into Web3 gaming with a new AAA shooter featuring Tezos layer-2 blockchain Etherlink.

ChatGPT vs X: Which is better at first spotting the next big crypto narrative?

Crypto traders use ChatGPT and X to catch early signals, combining AI-driven analysis with real-time sentiment. But each comes with its risks.

Bitcoin Suisse legal chief flags gaps in EU, Swiss stablecoin rules

Peter Märkl, general counsel at Bitcoin Suisse, suggested that EU and Swiss stablecoin regulations could benefit from greater flexibility.

Crypto theft campaign hits Firefox users with wallet clones

Over 40 fake Firefox extensions impersonating popular crypto wallets have been used in an ongoing campaign to steal users’ wallet credentials.

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