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Crypto ETFs to hit ‘model portfolios’ toward year end: BlackRock

“Investors really want to get their ETH exposure,” said BlackRock’s ETF investment chief Samara Cohen.

‘Tone deaf’ — US moves $2B Silk Road BTC after Trump’s stockpile pledge

The move comes just two days after Donald Trump declared he would create a “strategic national Bitcoin stockpile” if reelected.

4 suspects forced a Bitcoiner to transfer BTC before killing him, police say

Kyiv Police and the nation’s special police unit have arrested and detained four suspects believed to be responsible for the foreign national’s murder.

Polymarket tops $1B in betting volume amid US election hype

More than one-third of the platform’s lifetime volume was traded in July, with speculators betting hard on the US presidential race.

Artists sue SEC over confusing security status of NFTs

Attorneys representing the artists drew parallels to Taylor Swift concert tickets, which are often sold on the secondary market.

Bitcoin traders flag ‘inflection point’ in key futures market metric as BTC breaks range

Crypto traders say Bitcoin is at an “inflection point” after BTC’s open interest rises and the cryptocurrency’s price pushes into a new range.

Kamala Harris to consider Gary Peters as running mate: Report

Gary Peters joins Gavin Newsom, Pete Buttigieg, JB Pritzker, and Josh Shapiro as potential vice presidential candidates.

Bitcoin price closes in on all-time high as political and TradFi tone and tenor shift

BTC price rallied as an improved regulatory outlook in the US and a series of improvements in the Bitcoin ecosystem altered investor expectations.

Everything Bitcoin: L2s see wave of adoption, but security needs to catch up

The Bitcoin 2024 conference showcased dozens of protocols driving innovation on the Bitcoin blockchain. Cointelegraph’s team explored the promises and challenges emerging around the world.

One Trading receives Dutch license, onshores EU crypto futures

The Bitpanda spinoff offers Tradfi the advantages of blockchain and could soon provide investors with a host of new advantages.

Solana near yearly high after 27% July gain and SOL price ‘double bottom’

Solana liquid staking tokens are increasing the network’s onchain activity as its TVL crosses $5.5 billion.

Donald Trump may not be the champion that crypto advocates hope

Donald Trump didn't like cryptocurrency during his first term in office, and he wouldn't be obligated to carry out his promises for a second term.

WisdomTree CEO: Crypto ‘is going to go mainstream’

Jonothan Steinberg said US presidential contender Donald Trump’s July 27 speech at Bitcoin 2024 promised much-needed regulatory clarity.

United States government holds $12B in Bitcoin — Arkham Intelligence

Pro-crypto Senator Cynthia Lummis recently announced legislation establishing a strategic Bitcoin reserve for the United States.

Price analysis 7/29: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, SOL, BNB, XRP, DOGE, TON, ADA

Bitcoin turned down from $70,000, a sign that bears are fiercely defending the overhead resistance, but the price whipsaws are having limited impact on altcoins.

Bill targeting illicit use of crypto passes US House: Law Decoded

Legislation focuses on preventing illicit cryptocurrency activities while safeguarding consumer choice.

Crypto Super PAC Fairshake takes top funding spot, beats MAGA — OpenSecrets

The Coinbase-led advocacy group has raised upward of $202 million so far, according to the political donations researcher.

Slovenia launches EU's first digital sovereign bond via BNP Paribas

The bond was issued as part of ECB wholesale settlements experiments and matures on Nov. 25.

Solana beats Ethereum in weekly total fees for the first time — Research

On July 28, Solana topped $5.5 million in daily total fees, the highest for the network in three months.

BTC price dips 4.5% as US gov’t Bitcoin move raises new sell-off fears

Bitcoin falls below $67,000 in an abrupt change of trend after initially hitting $70,000 for the first time in nearly two months.

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