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Colorado pastor and wife indicted in $3.4M crypto scam

The pastor claimed that “God told” him to shill INDXcoin, which caused financial losses to at least 300 investors.

Spot Ether ETFs attract $533M, extend 13-day inflow streak to over $4B

Spot Ethereum ETFs notch $533 million in daily inflows, pushing all-time inflows to $8.3 billion amid rising institutional demand.

US looks to grab $7.1M in crypto from oil and gas investment scam

Federal prosecutors in Seattle are looking to win forfeiture of millions worth of crypto tied to an investment scheme in the hope of distributing it to victims.

Crypto traders with ‘emotionless approach’ to do well this cycle — Exec

As traders try to guess the crypto market’s next move, Coinstash co-founder Mena Theodorou says sticking to historical trends is still the smartest move.

Bank of England mulls canning CBDC plan: Report

The UK central bank is considering abandoning its digital pound plans as its Governor Andrew Bailey favors private payment innovations over a state-backed CBDC.

SEC approves, then instantly pauses Bitwise’s ETF conversion

SEC greenlights Bitwise ETF, then halts it hours later — analysts say politics or missing crypto rules could be behind the sudden reversal.

21Shares files with SEC for spot ONDO ETF

21Shares has filed a preliminary application with the US Securities and Exchange Commission for an ETF tracking the token of the DeFi platform Ondo Finance.

Bitcoin hitting $200K this year ‘very improbable,’ says analyst

Glassnode lead analyst James Check says in five years’ time Bitcoin will be “well and truly” past the $200,000 price level, but doesn’t expect it to surpass that this year.

UK to ban public sector from making ransomware payments

The UK will prohibit its public sector, such as its health service and local councils, from paying ransomware in a bid to “smash the cyber criminal business model.”

$100B Binance Futures volume backs traders’ ‘altseason’ claim

Altseason takes center stage as 71% of Binance Futures volume are altcoins.

Bitfarms to buy back 10% of shares, calls stock undervalued

The Bitcoin miner plans to repurchase up to 49.9 million shares over the next year as it pivots to high-performance computing and AI infrastructure.

Bitcoin liquidity wars carry on, but BTC price target remains $140K

Bitcoin holds firm above $115,000 as resilient buyers absorb sell pressure, setting the stage for a potential breakout to new highs.

Crypto confusion: 50% of non-investors don’t understand it well enough to buy

A survey conducted by the National Cryptocurrency Association explored why some people aren’t comfortable investing in digital assets.

Price predictions 7/22: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, ADA, HYPE

Bitcoin continues to face selling near $120,000, but the bulls have kept up the pressure, increasing the likelihood of an upside breakout.

Boom in RWA tokenization expected after passing of GENIUS Act — Aptos exec

New legislation like the GENIUS Act is paving the way for institutional adoption of real-world asset tokenization, as Aptos Labs and other major players lead the charge.

PNC Bank to launch crypto trading via Coinbase partnership

Institutional interest in crypto has been rising as regulatory clarity increases in the United States.

Solana SSK ETF breaks $100M as Wall Street warms to crypto staking

SSK, the first US ETF to combine spot Solana exposure with onchain staking rewards, attracted over $100M in 12 trading days.

Opendoor’s 500% surge signals return of meme stock mania

Meme stocks are rallying in lockstep with crypto and the broader stock market, with gains reminiscent of the pandemic era.

Microsoft publishes emergency patches for its SharePoint software amid attacks

SharePoint’s cloud-based platform remains unaffected, with the vulnerabilities limited to on-premises installations, Microsoft said.

US Senate Republicans release draft bill for crypto market structure

Republican leaders on the Senate Banking Committee said the legislation “built on” the CLARITY Act passed in the House of Representatives last week.

SpaceX moves $153M in BTC after three-year silence

SpaceX transferred $153 million in Bitcoin as political tensions rise and the Pentagon opens defense contracts to new bidders.

The dead don’t spend Bitcoin: How to set up a crypto inheritance plan (before it’s too late)

It is essential to secure your BTC, altcoins and NFTs with a crypto inheritance plan that safeguards keys and simplifies wealth transfer for heirs.

Citadel warns SEC: Tokenization must deliver real innovation, not regulatory loopholes

As the US regulator explores streamlined rules for securities tokenization, Citadel Securities urges a focus on meaningful innovation.

FBI ends probe of Kraken co-founder, returns confiscated devices — Report

The investigation was reportedly not connected to Jesse Powell’s activities within the crypto industry.

A16z Crypto leads $15M Poseidon raise to decentralize AI training data

Poseidon secures $15 million led by a16z Crypto to build a decentralized, IP-cleared data pipeline for AI training.

What does the US GENIUS Act mean for stablecoins?

The Genius Act is a US law aimed at establishing federal oversight for stablecoin issuers, setting rules for reserves, redemption rights, and licensing requirements.

Crypto needs minimum viable decentralization to guide performance-focused infrastructure

DeFi’s obsession with maximum decentralization sacrifices performance. Minimum viable decentralization offers a pragmatic path to compete with TradFi.

New Bitcoin analysis says 'most explosive phase' to $140K is close

Bitcoin price consolidation after a powerful rally to record highs is normal. Will the current bull pennant confirm and send BTC beyond $136,000?

Owning a full Bitcoin in 2025 — just how rare is it?

Fewer than 1 million people on Earth hold a full Bitcoin. That’s less than 0.02% of the global population and even fewer in crypto.

PancakeSwap Infinity launches on Base as L2 network hits record TVL

PancakeSwap Infinity, the latest version of the DEX, has launched on Coinbase’s Base network as its TVL and DEX activity hit all-time highs.

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