The applications for national banking licenses keep rolling in, with the latest being Ripple, according to The Wall Street Journal.
Story Highlights The Live Price Of TIA [liveprice sym=”celestia2″] Celestia (TIA), a modular Layer-1 blockchain, could hit $7.50 by 2025 amid network growth and rising developer adoption. By 2030, TIA is forecasted to soar as high as $20.52, supported by scalability features and rising demand for customizable blockchains. Celestia is a Layer-1 blockchain with a …
The Trump family’s American Bitcoin Corp. and Gryphon Digital Mining have filed an amended S-4 registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, moving forward on the public listing for the combined entity. The filing advances a previously announced stock-for-stock merger that will result in the formation of a new publicly traded company, American […]
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The testnet debuts with support from a host of major crypto firms who will be operating nodes on the BitVM bridge, such as Lombard, Amber Group and RockawayX
Coinbase's acquisition of Liquifi could significantly streamline token management, enhancing blockchain project efficiency and compliance.
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XRP price today is facing renewed selling pressure, triggered in part by Ripple’s scheduled escrow unlock. On July 1st, blockchain tracking service Whale Alert reported that Ripple unlocked 500 million XRP tokens from escrow, sending a wave of speculation through the market. As the XRP price hovers around $2.18, many investors are now questioning whether …
The trial focuses solely on crypto custody, with no plans for trading services, according to the report.
Terms of the deal remain undisclosed.
Changpeng Zhao, better known as CZ, has long maintained a low profile despite being one of the most powerful figures in the crypto world. But in a rare and revealing interview with Anthony Pompliano, the former Binance CEO opened up about his journey, the bold risks he took, and his bullish outlook for the future …
According to CryptoQuant analyst Darkfost, long‑term Bitcoin holders are sitting on unrealized gains last seen during the October 2024 market dip. Right now, those holders show an average profit of 220% on coins they bought and held for the long run. That figure is surprisingly low given Bitcoin’s recent surge back above $107,000. Related Reading: Ethereum Network Awakens—Massive On-Chain Moves Signal What’s Coming Lower Profit Levels Than Previous Peaks Darkfost used the MVRV ratio — market value relative to the average cost paid by long‑term holders — to track these shifts. In March 2024, when Bitcoin pushed up to $74,500, MVRV hit 300%. Then in December 2024, at the $108,000 peak, it climbed to 350%. By contrast, today’s 220% gain reflects the fact that many long‑term holders bought in at much higher levels than earlier in the cycle. Price Needs To Rise To Match Past Gains Based on an average cost basis of $33,800, Bitcoin would need to climb back to $135,200 just to restore that 300% profit level. If the market aimed to hit the 357% mark again, prices would have to reach roughly $154,400. Both figures track with what history tells us about investor behavior — people tend to sell when profits hit big round numbers. ???? Unrealized profits of LTH continue to decline and are now approaching levels last seen during the October 2024 correction. The average unrealized profit, based on the MVRV ratio, currently stands at around 220%. That may seem high for BTC, but when compared to previous… pic.twitter.com/NeTCmXZVTY — Darkfost (@Darkfost_Coc) July 1, 2025 Historical Cycle Comparisons Looking farther back shows how much room remains. In December 2017, at the $19,500 top, long‑term holders saw unrealized profits of 4,000%. Then during the 2020/2021 cycle, Bitcoin spiked to $63,000 in April 2021 and MVRV topped out at 1,230%. By November 2021, prices hit about $68,400 but unrealized gains for long‑term holders had already fallen to 340%. An analyst’s recent outlook lines up with this math, first pegging a cycle top at $135,000 in October 2024. After reviewing new data in May 2025, they revised the target range to $120,000–$150,000 and suggested a likely peak between August and September 2025. That range overlaps with the price levels needed to bring MVRV back to earlier highs. Room For More Upside, But Watch The Risks Based on latest figures, Bitcoin is trading at $106,750, roughly flat over the last 24 hours. Lower profit margins mean fewer long‑term holders are itching to sell right now, which could leave more fuel for higher prices. Still, on‑chain numbers don’t capture the whole picture. Spot-market flows, ETF moves and wider economic shifts can all trigger sharp reversals. Related Reading: Insane Or Insightful? VC Firm Says XRP Could Reach Nearly $9,000 In Just 5 Years For now, the evidence points to a market that isn’t overheated. If Bitcoin follows past cycles, it may have farther to climb before long‑term holders lock in gains at levels seen in March or December 2024. But investors should balance these on‑chain metrics with real‑world signals — and be ready for whatever comes next. Featured image from Imagen, chart from TradingView
A US Bankruptcy Court has ruled that Celsius Network may proceed with several claims in its lawsuit against stablecoin issuer Tether, according to a June 30 order from Judge Martin Glenn. According to the filing, the court allowed Celsius to pursue allegations that Tether violated US bankruptcy laws by receiving preferential transfers and unjustly liquidating […]
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Tokenizing carbon credits via blockchain could enhance market transparency and liquidity, addressing inefficiencies and boosting global trust.
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The European Central Bank will launch a blockchain settlement pilot by late 2026 under its new Pontes initiative, aiming to connect DLT platforms with the eurozone’s core payment systems.
As investor panic spreads through the XRP community, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has broken his silence, offering a firm statement that sets the record straight on Ripple’s involvement with troubled private equity platform Linqto. In a tweet that comes amid mounting scrutiny and a potential bankruptcy filing at Linqto, Garlinghouse wrote: “To be clear, on …
Details — including the total target number of bitcoins to be acquired, the number of shares to be issued, and the issuance pricing terms — remain unknown.
A fun and viral classification system is circulating online, categorizing Pi Coin holders into playful sea creatures based on how much Pi Coin they’ve mined. From Shrimp to Humpback, this new system has sparked excitement among Pioneers—and it might just change how you see your Pi Network holdings. What’s This Pi Coin Ranking All About? …
Bybit and OKX have both launched MiCA-compliant crypto exchanges in the EU, marking a significant push into Europe’s newly unified regulatory landscape.
Onchain stock trading is a relatively untapped corner of the RWA sector many believe possesses huge growth potential.
July 2, 2025 12:18:36 UTC Pi Network News Today The Pi Browser has received a UI refresh, making it more modern and user-friendly. New sections now highlight Core Team apps, community apps, and third-party apps, along with categories for wallets, services, bridges, exchanges, top-staked apps, and bookmarks. Meanwhile, the Pi Wallet introduces a “stake” section …
Robinhood quietly minted 213 tokenized shares on Arbitrum for only $5 in gas as it opens onchain-powered stock trading to EU users.
Cardano ended June 2025 on a disappointing note, registering a 16% decline despite positive ecosystem developments. The launch of the cbETH cross-chain bridge, ADA’s integration into Coinbase’s Base L2, and broader market speculation around cross-chain XRP compatibility failed to support price momentum. Adding to the pressure, $182 million in outflows, poor sentiment, and the reality …
Strategy, formerly known as MicroStrategy, is on track to report an impressive $14 billion in unrealized gains from its extensive Bitcoin accumulation strategy. Co-founded by Michael Saylor, the company has successfully transformed itself from a struggling enterprise software provider into a leading leveraged Bitcoin proxy, drawing comparisons to major corporate powerhouses such as Amazon and JPMorgan Chase. Strategy Set To Post Record Profits According to a recent Bloomberg report, Strategy’s anticipated profits stem largely from the rebound in Bitcoin prices and recent changes in accounting practices that allow the firm to value its substantial cryptocurrency holdings at market rates. Analysts project that while Strategy’s software business may only generate approximately $112.8 million in revenue for the second quarter, the surge in Bitcoin prices has significantly bolstered its financial outlook. Related Reading: BitMine Stock Soars 700% After $250 Million Raise For Ethereum Treasury This potential record profit comes after a turbulent period for the company, which faced criticism from notable investors like Jim Chanos. Chanos has publicly derided Saylor’s valuation model, describing it as “financial gibberish,” while Saylor has countered that Chanos fails to grasp the intricacies of his approach. Despite the skepticism, Mark Palmer, an analyst at Benchmark Capital, noted Saylor’s resilience, stating that he has consistently outperformed not only his critics but also the broader market. Since Saylor initiated his Bitcoin buying spree, Strategy’s stock has skyrocketed over 3,300%. In the same time frame, Bitcoin has appreciated approximately 1,000%, while the S&P 500 has advanced around 115%. The company’s shares saw a 40% increase in the second quarter, significantly outpacing the S&P’s 11% rise. $64 Billion Bitcoin Value The recent accounting change at Strategy, which took effect in the first quarter, allows the firm to recognize the market value of its Bitcoin holdings—currently valued at about $64 billion—resulting in substantial swings in reported earnings. Previously, the company treated its Bitcoin similar to intangible assets, which limited their ability to recognize gains unless the assets were sold. This change has positioned Strategy to capture the full benefit of Bitcoin’s price fluctuations. Related Reading: Bitcoin Shopping Spree: Strategy Continues Accumulation With $530M Purchase At the start of the second quarter, Strategy held 528,185 BTC, valued at over $43.5 billion based on market prices. An increase in the value of Bitcoin of 30% during the quarter alone contributed more than $13 billion to the company’s unrealized gains. Cumulatively, weekly purchases have brought the company closer to holding 600,000 BTC. Despite the positive outlook, the company has faced legal challenges, including several class-action lawsuits claiming that executives misled shareholders regarding the first-quarter losses. In response, Strategy has pledged to vigorously defend against these accusations. As of press time, BTC trades at $106,100, down 5% from its current record high of $111,800 during May’s rally. Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com
Deutsche's prior involvement in crypto custody has largely been through Swiss custodian Taurus, of which the German bank is both an investor and a client
Bitcoin price today is trading at $107K, extending last week’s turbulence into July 2025. The dip comes amid growing political tensions between U.S. President Donald Trump and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, raising concerns across traditional and digital markets alike. Bitcoin Price Movement: July Starts in the Red After a strong rebound in the last …
The dollar index tanked over 10% in the first half.
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Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), a US Department of the Treasury, recently targeted a Russian firm, Aeza Group, along with three associated entities, for its involvement in ransomware, infostealers, and dark markets related to crypto. OFAC sanctioned the four entities for their bulletproof hosting (BPH) on Tuesday. US Sanctioned Russian Aeza Group The Russian …
The Bitcoin halving cycle is unlikely to hurt the BTC price in the second half of 2025 due to strong ETF and corporate buying, Standard Chartered forecasts.
The XRP Ledger (XRPL) is entering a new growth phase, combining its legacy as a fast and efficient payment network with growing traction in decentralized finance and tokenization. According to data from Dune Analytics, weekly payment transactions have grown by more than 430% in under two years to over 8 million this year. These payments […]
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A growing number of Bitcoin and crypto market participants have fallen victim to a dangerous assumption: that summer in the crypto markets is synonymous with stagnation. However, crypto analyst Cristian Chifoi warns that this summer may follow a drastically different script. In a video analysis released on July 1, Chifoi lays out a compelling case that 2025 fits a historical pattern that has previously delivered some of Bitcoin’s strongest summer performances. Summer 2025 Could Flip Bitcoin’s Script Chifoi’s thesis is based on a concept he has long explored: Bitcoin seasonality—a recurring, cyclical behavior in Bitcoin’s price action across the calendar year, especially in relation to the four-year halving cycles. According to Chifoi, there is an identifiable seasonal window from mid-January to mid-March where Bitcoin historically shows explosive movement in one direction, only to reverse course in the subsequent months. Related Reading: Bitwise Just Sounded The Alarm—Bitcoin Could Explode Soon This pattern has held across multiple years and cycles. In 2021, for example, Bitcoin rallied from $28,000 to $60,000 between January and March before collapsing back to $28,000 by summer. The opposite occurred in 2023, when Bitcoin dumped in Q1 and reversed upwards during summer. “From January 22nd to March 11th [2024], we had a 2x on Bitcoin,” Chifoi noted. “And if the price moves in one direction in this window, it tends to do the exact opposite after that. That’s the seasonality reversal.” Chifoi highlighted this tendency across previous cycles as well, identifying the same trend flip in 2022, 2023, and most notably in 2021. Critically, Chifoi warns that while most traders are anchored to the recent past—recalling three consecutive “boring” summers—this year is historically aligned with a different kind of setup. “Nobody is prepared for this summer,” he said. “Because people only look at the past three years. But those were not the years to look at.” Instead, Chifoi compares 2025 to three historical analogues: 2013, 2017, and 2021—all years that followed a halving and saw significant summer rallies. In each of those years, after early-year volatility or corrections, Bitcoin posted dramatic gains from mid-July into early September. In 2017, Bitcoin rallied 160% in that timeframe. In 2021, the move was 77%. “The common factor in those years? They were one year after a halving, with a post-March reversal in trend,” Chifoi explained. “Now we are in the same window again. And people are not looking at it.” First Crash, Then Surge? The analyst also emphasized that current price action fits his broader fractal thesis. After Bitcoin’s local top at $109K earlier this year and the rejection that followed, the market appears to be chopping sideways—something he predicted back in late 2024. He expects this phase to continue into July 20, potentially ending with a sudden flush to the downside. But this, he argues, would be the setup for the next leg higher. “Don’t be surprised if the drop comes with a lot of bad news,” he said. “Every time there’s a dump before a rally, the media has a narrative ready. That doesn’t mean it’s real. It just means the market is doing what it always does—shake out the majority.” Related Reading: Analyst Calls For Bitcoin Crash As Price Pulls Above $108,000 — Details Chifoi also addressed broader market confluences, notably pointing out similar behavior in the S&P 500, where a corrective move in early July appears to align with his crypto timing model. He expects a pullback in both markets to precede the next upward thrust, targeting a Fibonacci resistance zone that historically acts as a pause point during price discovery. Despite his bullishness, Chifoi made it clear he’s not buying Bitcoin right now. “I already bought below $20K,” he said. “At this point, I’m watching altcoin charts, looking for pullbacks to accumulate.” He expressed frustration at the prevailing narratives circulating among large X accounts, particularly those pushing for rotating altcoins into Bitcoin under the assumption that dominance will rise indefinitely. “This is very stupid,” he said bluntly. “The market is behaving exactly as it should—for the fewest number of people to make money.” In closing, Chifoi cautioned that those who insist on saying this time is different will likely find themselves on the wrong side of the trade. “Only if this time is different will this not play out. But if you base your strategy on those words, I can guarantee you 99% of the time, you won’t make money.” As the July 20 pivot approaches, Chifoi’s analysis suggests that Bitcoin’s next move may catch a complacent market off guard. Whether or not history rhymes once more, the veteran analyst has made his stance clear: this is not a summer to sleep through. At press time, BTC traded at $106,880. Featured image created with DALL.E, chart from TradingView.com