Ripple has followed Circle in looking to be its own bank after Congress moved ahead with a bill to regulate stablecoin issuers under the national bank regulator.
Bitcoin held its ground as US President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” passed the Senate late Monday narrowly by 51–50 votes. Related Reading: Insane Or Insightful? VC Firm Says XRP Could Reach Nearly $9,000 In Just 5 Years Vice President J.D. Vance provided the tie‑breaking vote that sealed the deal for the $4.5 trillion package. The package contains major tax reductions, deeper border security funding, and substantial cuts to programs such as Medicaid and SNAP. No crypto‑specific language was included, but lawmakers attempted to insert a tax benefit for digital currencies during last minute wrangling. Bitcoin Dips Before Quick Rebound Based on reports from crypto exchanges, Bitcoin slid to about $106,344 just before the vote as traders held off on big bets. Once the Senate approved the bill, BTC jumped back above $107,800. That’s a swing of roughly $1,400 in a single session, or about 1.3%. Some traders said they sold into the dip and bought back in once the outcome was clear. Others just shook their heads and waited for the next news headline. Altcoins And Liquidations Take A Hit Ethereum barely moved, dipping 0.3%, while XRP fell about 0.7% on the day. Solana saw the biggest wobble, dropping as much as 6% during trading. In total, more than $219 million in liquidations hit the broader crypto market. Bitcoin alone accounted for roughly $60 million of that, as leveraged positions got squeezed when prices spiked back up. Crypto Stocks See Gains Stocks tied to digital assets also rallied on the bill’s passage. MicroStrategy (now Strategy) shares climbed around 3.2%, and Coinbase jumped 2.3% in early trading on Tuesday. Those moves outpaced the Nasdaq’s modest gains. Related Reading: Ethereum Network Awakens—Massive On-Chain Moves Signal What’s Coming Final Look The bill now goes back to the House for a final sign‑off, with Speaker Mike Johnson aiming to send it to the president’s desk before July 4. The traders will be watching closely for the next inflation reading and for any signals from the Federal Reserve. If a rise in prices drives the Fed to more increases, crypto markets may come under new strain. However, others view the Senate vote as another reminder that Bitcoin and its cousins can move on significant political news—sometimes in ways not necessarily expected. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView
Solana dominated major cryptocurrencies in real economic value (REV) and DEX volumes during the first half of 2025, according to Helius’ “Solana Ecosystem Report H1 2025.” The report highlighted that Solana has led all blockchains in REV since October 2024 and reached $551 million in January 2025. REV is a metric that measures the monetary […]
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Bitcoin moved closer to its all-time high today, but several data points suggest pro traders are not on board yet.
A New York bankruptcy judge has allowed Celsius to pursue claims that Tether allegedly improperly liquidated its bitcoin collateral.
Musk's critique highlights tensions between profit motives and public interest in tech, potentially influencing future corporate governance debates.
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Venture capital funding directed towards crypto startups totaled $4.5 billion during the second quarter, down 22% versus the previous three months. According to DefiLlama data, the breakdown of the second quarter shows monthly flows of roughly $1.29 billion in April, $624 million in May, and $2.5 billion in June. June’s figure is over 4x larger […]
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Bitcoin (BTC) is now 195 days into its latest sideways movement, which is part of a broader two-year stretch marked by sluggish price action and short-lived rallies. According to a crypto analyst, just 36 days of meaningful gains have defined this cycle, while the rest have been a relentless grind. Still, despite the clear market fatigue and repeated new lows, the analyst insists that the cycle isn’t over yet. Bitcoin Cycle Sees Only 36 Days Of Real Gains The current Bitcoin market cycle is being closely examined, as a new analysis by expert analyst Crypto Con delves deep into the cryptocurrency’s past movements, revealing two full years of sideways price action with only brief periods of upward momentum. The analyst’s chart, titled “Cycle 4 Ranges and Expansions,” highlights a pattern of prolonged range-bound activity interrupted by short bursts of expansion. Related Reading: Bitcoin Price At $145,000 In September? Bullish Dojis Suggest Upward Move As of now, Crypto Con notes that Bitcoin has been consolidating for 195 consecutive days since December 18, 2024, without setting a new local high. The chart analysis shows that the total time spent in actual upward expansion in the entire cycle is just 5.76 months. Even more interesting is the fact that when isolating the days in which Bitcoin recorded new local highs, the number shrinks to just 36 days. According to the market expert, these expansion bursts are responsible for all of Bitcoin’s significant price increases during its current cycle. Every expansion phase has also occurred within extremely narrow windows—typically just two to five days long. The rest of the cycle after this has been characterized by a consistent sluggish grind and long stretches of price consolidation, where momentum fades and the market struggles to advance. Flattened Price Action Hides Cycles’ Underlying Strength A closer look at the bottom section of Crypto Con’s chart, which removes the expansion bursts, shows how Bitcoin’s price has essentially remained flat or trended lower throughout the cycle. Major sideways phases in 2023 and 2024 lasted 192 days and 238 days, respectively, offering minimum sustained upside. The current 2025 range has now extended close to 200 days, continuing the trend of market inactivity. Related Reading: Is The Bitcoin Top In? Bitcoin MVRV-Score Has The Answer Despite the drawn-out stagnation, Crypto Con maintains that this cycle is not over yet. He implies that Bitcoin’s prolonged accumulation and consolidation could be building pressure for a significant breakout. The chart also shows Bitcoin’s next potential upside target between $165,000 and $180,000. Currently the leading cryptocurrency is trading at $106,990, meaning a jump anywhere between these targets would represent price increase of over 54%. If previous patterns hold, BTC’s next major move may arrive swiftly, as past expansions have delivered their impact in just a few trading sessions. Until that moment arrives, Bitcoin remains locked in what is shaping up to be the slowest and possibly the most patient-testing cycle to date. Featured image from Pixabay, chart from Tradingview.com
The platform's OpenAI private equity tokens were disavowed by the company, prompting OpenAI co-founder, Elon Musk, to call the AI firm "fake."
Bitcoin’s derivatives market saw a quiet but meaningful repositioning in July, marked by two liquidation-driven drawdowns in futures and a record expiry event that wiped out over $15 billion in options open interest. These changes took place alongside relatively muted price action, as Bitcoin hovered between $101,000 and $110,000 throughout June before stabilizing near $107,000 […]
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Zohran Mamdani has made waves after his primary election victory, but what would he mean for the crypto industry in NYC?
DeFi Development Corp has unveiled plans to raise $100 million through a private offering of convertible senior notes to strengthen its Solana-focused treasury strategy as anticipation for potential U.S. approval of Solana exchange-traded funds (ETFs) ramps up. DeFi Development Corp. said proceeds will be used partly to repurchase its own shares through a prepaid forward […]
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Vitalik Buterin's presentation at the EthCC event comes amid an inflection point for the crypto industry as it attempts to reconcile growth and the Cypherpunk ethos.
LTC price fell under $90, but multiple factors suggest Q4 2025 could be an exciting time for the altcoin.
Bitcoin is at a pivotal point, and the weekly close could define its next move. To confirm bullish continuation and strengthen market confidence, BTC needs to secure a solid weekly close above $107,720. Bitcoin Weekly Candle Could Set The Stage For A Run Bitcoin is approaching a make-or-break moment, but if BTC can secure a strong weekly close above $107,720, it could trigger a move toward the $130,000 to $135,000 range in Q3. This key level is acting as a resistance zone, and breaking it could unlock a new wave of bullish momentum. Related Reading: Bitcoin Dominance Shows Bearish Divergence – Altseason Could Be Near SatheMeme_Expert revealed on X that a similar setup had appeared in Q4 2024, when BTC posted its biggest weekly close of the year. The result was an unstoppable rally that shattered resistance and fueled one of the strongest bullish legs of the cycle. The weekly chart shows Bitcoin is trading within a well-defined historical parallel channel. As mentioned by Pinnacle_Crypto, this channel has previously marked a breakout point in October 2023 and October 2024, which fueled upward moves. If this pattern continues, BTC could be on track to reach the $150,916 target in October 2025. The channel provides a roadmap, with key breakouts that signal the start of rallies. Alongside, price dips will serve as accumulation zones. Crypto analyst Gemxbt also highlighted that Bitcoin’s 1-hour chart is currently in a downward trend, but the price is attempting to bounce off a support zone near $106.500. So far, this area is holding firm, providing a foundation for buyers to step in, and technical indicators support this potential shift. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is recovering from oversold levels, hinting that selling momentum is waning, while the Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) indicator is nearing a bullish crossover, which could signal the start of upward momentum. However, for a meaningful reversal to hold, BTC must overcome the critical resistance near $108,500. A breakout above with sustained volume will be crucial to confirm the trend and bullish momentum. Consolidation Phase Matures — Breakout May Be Imminent BTC is consolidating inside a descending channel formation on the daily chart, a pattern that typically reflects a phase with a broader trend. Dynamite Trader emphasized that BTC is currently trading above the 50-day moving average (MA 50), a technical level that is now solid for the bulls. Related Reading: Bitcoin Whales Just Realized $2.6B In Profit, Is the Market About to Crack or Soar? A breakout above the descending channel would mark a shift in sentiment and momentum, potentially triggering a bullish continuation toward the $120,000 region, the next psychosocial target on the macro chart. According to MiraCrypto, Bitcoin has shown a strong breakout from the descending channel on the 1-day chart, signaling a shift in momentum. BTC is now consolidating above the resistance, which has turned into support. This consolidation above the breakout levels is a bullish continuation signal seen before the next leg higher. MiraCrypto noted that as long as BTC holds this zone, the path remains open for a move toward $135,000. featured Image from Istock images, chart from tradingveiw.com
"Any transfer of OpenAI equity requires our approval — we did not approve any transfer,” the company said in a statement.
JPMorgan's upcoming application aims to set a single ecosystem for tokenized carbon credits that can address market fragmentation.
The SEC is expected to approve several Solana-focused ETFs this year, but the Rex-Osprey Solana + Staking ETF is the first in the U.S.
OpenAI said on July 2 that digital tokens trading under its name on Robinhood’s new blockchain platform do not represent OpenAI equity and were listed without the company’s consent. In a statement posted on X, the artificial intelligence developer wrote: “These ‘OpenAI tokens’ are not OpenAI equity. We did not partner with Robinhood, were not […]
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In a media interview, Chair Paul Atkins pledged to empower businesses to innovate through tokenization.
The proposed bank, called Ererbor, will service firms in crypto, defense, AI and other sectors that have historically been barred from working with more traditional financial institutions.
Celsius has accused Tether of improperly liquidating nearly 40,000 bitcoins in order to cover an outstanding loan while it was on the precipice of bankruptcy in 2022.
BNB Smart Chain’s Maxwell upgrade has ignited the bulls, opening the door for a rally toward new year-to-date highs.
The dEURO is overcollateralized by other digital assets such as Bitcoin, Ether and Monero.
Grayscale’s conversion of its Digital Large Cap Fund (GDLC) into an exchange-traded fund (ETF) has been frozen by a stay order, despite receiving approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on July 1. Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart said in a social media post on July 2 that the stay blocks the conversion “for now” […]
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OpenAI's disavowal highlights potential regulatory and trust challenges in the burgeoning tokenized equity market on blockchain platforms.
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After closing June in the highest monthly close since inception, Bitcoin (BTC) price has signaled bullish sentiment in July. The flagship coin surged 4 percent on Wednesday, July 2, to trade at about $109,420 during the mid-North American trading session. However, BTC price has not fully invalidated the midterm bearish sentiment. As Coinpedia reported, BTC …
Traders say Bitcoin will benefit from the proposed $5 trillion increase to the US debt ceiling, but data could suggest otherwise.
Ether climbs to $2,601 as institutional narratives strengthen following bullish ETF commentary and Robinhood’s L2 blockchain development on Arbitrum.
ICE-tracking app ICEBlock has sparked backlash from the DOJ and DHS, along with legal threats over federal agents' safety concerns.