After passing the final House vote on Thursday, the GENIUS Act was enacted into law by President Donald Trump on Friday, July 18. The signing into law of the Genius Act was witnessed at the White House by top crypto leaders, including Tether (USDT) CEO Paolo Ardoino and Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ: COIN) CEO Brian …
Judge lets Tornado Cashs Roman Storm argue privacy use but bars right to privacy claims. Trial expected to last three weeks.
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JPMorgan, Citigroup and Bank of America are all in the early stages of stablecoin development.
World Liberty Financial announced that its WLFI governance token will begin trading within six to eight weeks of July 18, completing a community mandate that authorized on-chain transfers and secondary market access. According to the project’s announcement on X, the team will use the lead time to finalize “strategic alignments,” such as exchange listings and […]
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Several C-suite executives from cryptocurrency companies attended the Friday event, some of whom directly contributed to Trump’s 2024 campaign.
XRP Open Interest (OI) has surged to a new all-time high, surpassing $10 billion across major crypto exchanges. This jump in futures activity comes as the XRP price climbs toward $3.48, its highest level in years. Historically, rising Open Interest has often coincided with significant price rallies, suggesting the potential for further upside in XRP’s trajectory. XRP Open Interest Records New ATH Reports from Coinglass have revealed that the total Open Interest in XRP futures has climbed to a fresh ATH of $10.49 billion, reflecting a sharp increase in trading activity and capital inflows into the derivatives market. Notably, the Open Interest broke ATH targets after it exceeded the $9 billion mark, with trading activity continuing to accelerate, according to a recent X post by crypto analyst Captain Redbeard. Related Reading: XRP Open Interest Explodes To January ATH Levels, Will Price Follow Above $3? Coinglass chart data from July 18, 2025, shows that XRP is currently trading at approximately $3.5, marking a significant recovery from its prolonged consolidation period just above $2 in recent months. The spike in Open Interest is reportedly driven by some of the top crypto exchanges, with Bitget leading with $2.21 billion, followed by Binance at $1.83 billion, Gate at $1.69 billion, Bybit at $1.53 billion, and other platforms contributing to the overall increase. Binance, the dominant player in XRP futures, has seen its Open Interest vault from around $544.4 million on March 11, 2025, to nearly $2 billion in just four months. This reflects a broader trend where major exchanges, including Bitmex, Coinbase, OKX, and Hyperliquid, witness multiple hundred-million-dollar positions being opened by traders betting on XRP’s next move. The correlation between Open Interest and price action often serves as a crucial signal in the derivatives market. Usually, when OI climbs alongside price, it suggests strong bullish momentum backed by real capital. Conversely, a surge in OI without a corresponding price increase can raise concerns over potential leverage traps or looming liquidations. In the case of XRP, both Open Interest and price appear to be rising, indicating sustained market confidence and the possibility of an even stronger uptrend. XRP Eyes Three Bullish Targets In 2025 The XRP price is eyeing higher levels this bull cycle, as crypto analyst Armando Pantoja has forecasted three upside targets for the altcoin in 2025. Firstly, the analyst announced that XRP has officially entered price discovery territory after smashing through the long-standing resistance level of $2.98. Related Reading: Prepare For ATHs: ‘XRP Train Has Left The Station – Analyst This breakout now marks the possible start of another bull phase, with XRP expected to hit an immediate target of $4 soon. Pantoja’s Projections also extend to a bullish target of $6.37 and even $8.12 before the end of 2025. These targets are based on Fibonacci Extension levels and historical cycle patterns, indicating that XRP could still be in the early phases of a larger breakout. Featured image from Getty Images, chart from Tradingview.com
21Shares, a veteran crypto investment company with more than $11 billion in assets under management (AUM), has announced a strategic partnership with Teucrium, an asset management company focused on commodity and futures ETFs. Through the strategic partnership, 21Shares announced that it has filed two Funds – the 21Shares FTSE Crypto 10 Index ETF and the …
The Senate Agriculture Committee will hear from prospective CFTC chair Brian Quintenz, who could be the sole commissioner at the US regulator by the end of 2025.
President Donald Trump signed the GENIUS Act into law on July 18, pledging that the measure will secure “global dominance” in crypto technology. The legislation gives the US its first federal framework for dollar‑backed stablecoins. Trump celebrated the passing of the bill, saying: “Crypto has gone up more than any stock. Crypto makes the dollar look good. […]
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Institutional capital brings Bitcoin stability and status, but also systemic risk, regulatory pressure, and a creeping erosion of its core ethos.
The IMF report directly contradicts regular posts from El Salvador’s Bitcoin Office that the country is purchasing one BTC per day.
President Trump signed the stablecoin bill at a flashy ceremony attended by industry leaders, just a day after the legislation was passed by Congress.
The GENIUS Act could bolster the US dollar's global dominance, enhance financial stability, and drive innovation in the crypto sector.
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A shift is underway at the SEC, as it is stepping away from surprise enforcement and instead focusing on clear, reliable rules, especially around crypto and digital assets. In a latest interview with Bloomberg, SEC Chair Paul Atkins pointed to work already underway, including a crypto task force led by Commissioner Hester Peirce. Just this …
Ethereum has surged more than 70% since mid-June, marking one of its most impressive rallies of the year. The move has been driven by strong momentum, with bulls firmly in control as ETH recently reclaimed the critical $3,500 level. Notably, the uptrend has shown little to no retracement since the initial breakout, signaling sustained buying interest and confidence among investors. Related Reading: All 40K Remaining Bitcoin From The 80K Whale Just Moved: $4.75B In One Wallet Now One of the most striking developments supporting this move comes from CryptoQuant, which highlights the emergence of a significant premium on Ethereum traded through Coinbase. This is particularly noteworthy because Coinbase is a platform predominantly used by US institutions and high-net-worth individuals. The premium suggests aggressive spot buying by whales, indicating renewed institutional interest in Ethereum. This renewed demand comes as the broader crypto market sees clearer regulatory signals and increasing ETF flows into ETH-related products. As Ethereum continues to outperform and attract capital, traders are watching closely to see if this momentum will carry into a broader altcoin rally—or even signal the start of a long-awaited altseason. US Whales Lead the Charge as Ethereum Buying Activity Accelerates According to a recent report by CryptoQuant analyst Crypto Dan, Ethereum is seeing a notable increase in buying activity, particularly from US-based whales. The steady rise in accumulation, combined with a clear premium on Coinbase, suggests that high-net-worth players are positioning themselves ahead of further upside. Supporting this trend, daily inflows into Ethereum spot ETFs have surged to new all-time highs. This sharp spike reflects growing institutional confidence in ETH as a core digital asset, especially following recent regulatory clarity in the US. With Ethereum now trading above $3,600, demand continues to outpace supply across multiple channels. What makes this rally especially interesting is the current market environment. On-chain metrics show that Ethereum is not yet significantly overheated. Indicators such as NUPL (Net Unrealized Profit/Loss) suggest room for further expansion before excessive euphoria sets in. This creates favorable conditions for ETH to consolidate at higher levels before potentially breaking out again. However, the coming weeks will be crucial. If strong inflows and bullish momentum persist into late Q3 2025, analysts warn it could trigger signs of overheating. While we are not there yet, repeated vertical moves without retracement should prompt caution. Investors may need to reassess risk levels if the pattern continues. Related Reading: Altcoins Reclaim Key Technical Level – Can Momentum Sustain This Time? Ethereum Breaks Key Resistance With Strong Weekly Candle Ethereum is currently trading at $3,620 with two days left before the weekly candle closes, up more than 21% so far. This ongoing rally has pushed ETH firmly above the $2,852 resistance level — a crucial zone that capped price action for months. The move comes with high volume and follows a breakout above the 50-, 100-, and 200-week moving averages, now all reclaimed as support at $2,654, $2,664, and $2,430, respectively. With momentum accelerating and buyers clearly in control, market attention is shifting toward the next key resistance at $3,742, marked by the weekly wick high from December 2024. Related Reading: Bitcoin Retail Demand Rebounds – $0–$10K Transfer Volume Turns Positive Although the candle has not yet closed, its current size and structure highlight growing bullish strength. This surge builds on Ethereum’s 70% rally from mid-June, suggesting that an expansion phase may be underway. If ETH holds near or above current levels by Sunday, it would confirm one of the strongest weekly performances this year and potentially trigger further upside. Until then, traders are watching closely to assess whether this breakout can sustain its pace or if a near-term pullback is due after such an aggressive move. Featured image from Dall-E, chart from TradingView
XLM is gaining momentum with an 87% weekly rally, strong buyers’ interest and bullish technicals pointing toward a breakout past its all-time highs in 2025.
Bitcoin adoption has been soaring, leading up to the optimistic regulatory expectations related to “Crypto Week” in Washington.
Looking to live tax-free with crypto in 2025? These five countries, including the Cayman Islands, UAE and Germany, still offer legal, zero-tax treatment for cryptocurrencies.
JPMorgan’s latest research indicates that international regulators are more inclined to support tokenized deposits, particularly those that preserve the existing structure and stability of fiat-based banking systems, The Block reported on July 18. According to the Wall Street lender, financial regulators outside the United States are showing a growing preference for tokenized bank deposits over […]
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Charles Schwab's CEO said that the U.S.-based brokerage is considering offering a dollar-pegged token as the stablecoin market is poised to grow.
Portnoy's missed XRP gains highlight the volatility and unpredictability of crypto markets, underscoring the risks of speculative trading.
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XRP had a wild ride this week, reaching a new all-time high of $3.65 before slightly cooling off to around $3.37. Despite the pullback, the overall momentum remains strong, and many in the market are wondering: Can XRP break $4 next? An analyst has said that XRP is currently in the middle of a bullish …
Representatives from Circle, Ripple, Chainlink, Multicoin Capital and Anchorage Digital confirmed they would be at the White House to mark the passing of the GENIUS Act.
President Trump has signed the GENIUS stablecoin bill into law, marking the first major piece of crypto legislation to clear Congress and reach the White House.
Charles Schwab CEO Rick Wurster confirmed the brokerage plans to add Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) trading for its customers during an interview with CNBC on July 18. According to Wurster, the move comes amid heavy client demand to see all their asset exposure in the same dashboard. He said: “Our clients are invested in […]
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Crypto Analysis AI, in a recent update on X, highlighted that Avalanche (AVAX) is displaying mixed signals across multiple timeframes. While the short-term (1-hour) chart leans slightly bullish, the medium-term (4-hour) view suggests caution. Price action has recently tested resistance near $23.24 and is now consolidating between $22.80 and $23.00. Though the broader trend remains upward, a brief pullback or sideways movement could be on the horizon before any further upside. 1-Hour Timeframe And 4-Hour Timeframe Analysis Crypto Analysis AI recently highlighted that AVAX/USDT is flashing bullish signals on the 1-hour timeframe, with 30 buy signals against just 9 sell signals. Indicators such as the EMA crossover (9 > 20), a bullish MACD, and a DMI uptrend suggest positive short-term momentum. Related Reading: Avalanche 12-Hour TD Sequential Flashes Sell Signal After Nailing 50% Rally – Details The RSI at 59.48 supports a bullish outlook without being overbought, while the CMF at 0.1367 signals accumulation. These signs point to strong buyer interest and underlying market strength at current levels. However, some caution is warranted. The KDJ indicator has issued a sell signal, and the HMA reflects potential short-term exhaustion, pointing to a brief pause or pullback in the uptrend. On the 4-hour chart, momentum weakens slightly with 29 buy signals facing 14 sell signals. While the ADX (37.80) confirms trend strength, the CCI (143.48) and RSI (65.03) suggest overbought conditions near the $23.24 resistance. Avalanche Current Price Action & Key Levels According to Crypto Analysis AI, Avalanche was trading around $22.89, testing key resistance zones. The price recently surged from $21.16 to $23.24 on the 4-hour chart, before entering a consolidation phase in a tight range between $22.80 and $23.00. Short-term momentum looks bullish, especially on the 1-hour timeframe, whereas the 4-hour chart suggests the trend may be losing steam and needs confirmation for further upside. Related Reading: Avalanche (AVAX) Overextended—Is A Market Shakeup Imminent? Crypto Analysis AI predicted a breakout toward $23.50–$24.00, and AVAX has surpassed this level. On the downside, initial support lies at $22.60, followed by $22.00–$22.20 as a stronger demand zone. If losses deepen, $21.60–$21.80 could provide key support. The analyst also warned of overbought signals on the 4-hour RSI and CCI, which may trigger a short-term pullback. Additionally, low volume during recent dips signals weak buyer follow-through. Giving his final verdict, the analyst noted that Avalanche remains in an uptrend, but short-term traders might consider looking for pullbacks to the $22.60–$22.80 range for potential long setups. Meanwhile, medium-term traders are advised to watch for either a confirmed breakout above $23.24 or a deeper retest of the $22.00–$22.20 zone, as this could establish a stronger support base. Featured image from Medium, chart from Tradingview.com
Capital rotation from Bitcoin hints at an accelerating altseason with liquidity, stablecoin inflows and market structure all aligning for a major breakout.
MEI Pharma is making headlines with the announcement of a bold new Litecoin treasury strategy. The move, confirmed on Friday, positions MEI as the first publicly traded company to adopt Litecoin as a primary treasury reserve asset. In a press release, the company announced a $100 million private investment at $3.42 per share. As part …
Memecoins are roaring back as institutional interest, game-changing announcements, and bullish patterns drive the next wave of explosive price action. In Brief BONK explodes +78% after a 100B token burn and Grayscale watchlist addition. FLOKI rallies on Valhalla game growth and MiCAR-compliant whitepaper approval. FART shows rising on-chain activity, hinting at early-stage momentum. PEPE and …
Charles Schwab's entry into crypto trading could reshape the financial landscape, challenging established platforms and diversifying investor options.
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