Metaplanet has revealed plans to supercharge its Bitcoin strategy, announcing an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) to seek approval for the issuance of new perpetual preferred stock. The proposal includes two classes: Class A (senior, non-convertible) and Class B (convertible). Alongside, Metaplanet filed a massive ¥555 billion shelf registration, giving itself the option to issue more …
Democratic senators have asked Comptroller of the Currency Jonathan Gould to explain how he’ll prevent Donald Trump from influencing stablecoin rules that may benefit his family.
As capital rotation from majors to high-beta altcoins accelerates, the crypto gaming sector is coming back onto the scene. GameFi’s total market cap began to move again in early July 2025, after a few months of sideways price action. This looks a lot like the Q4 2024 surge, with GameFi tokens almost doubling in total …
The crypto market today has entered retracement mode. This has come after the valuation of the business dropped by 3.32% to $3.76 trillion. However, the daily trading volume has surged by 3.07% to $180.36 billion. This move hints at growing activity during a short-term correction. That being said, as Bitcoin dominance climbs to 61.1%, capital …
Coinbase (COIN) shares experienced a decline on Thursday after the cryptocurrency exchange reported second-quarter revenue that fell short of analysts’ expectations, according to CNBC. Weaker Trading Volumes Impact Coinbase For the period ending June 30, Coinbase reported a net income of $1.43 billion, or $5.14 per share, a significant rise from just $36.13 million, or 14 cents per share, in the same quarter the previous year. This growth was largely driven by a $1.5 billion gain from its investment in Circle (CRCL) and an additional $362 million from its crypto investment portfolio. On an adjusted basis, the company earned $1.96 per share, surpassing estimates of $1.26, according to LSEG. Related Reading: JPMorgan, Coinbase Forge Historic Pact For Direct Bank-Crypto Wallet Integration By 2026 However, total revenue slightly increased to $1.5 billion, up from $1.45 billion a year ago, yet it still fell short of the anticipated $1.6 billion. Transaction-related revenue totaled $764 million, which missed StreetAccount’s estimates of $787 million. As a result, shares fell 6% in after-hours trading. Analysts had predicted a weaker second quarter following a period of market enthusiasm in the first quarter, when traders were optimistic about potential regulatory improvements from the Trump administration. As attention in Washington shifted towards tariffs, speculative trading by retail investors declined across centralized crypto exchanges (CEXs). Nonetheless, inflows into crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and purchases by treasury companies helped sustain market prices. Short Of Analyst Expectations Coinbase did report a 16% year-over-year growth in retail trading volume, reaching $43 billion. However, this was below the $48.05 billion expected by analysts. The company’s subscription and service offerings, which encompass stablecoins, staking, interest income, and custody services, experienced a 9% increase from the previous year, totaling $655.8 million. This figure was also below analysts’ projections of $705.9 million. Revenue from stablecoins, a key theme in the crypto market during the second quarter, came in at $332.5 million, closely aligning with estimates of $333.2 million. This represented a substantial 38% increase compared to the same period last year and a 12% rise from the first quarter. Related Reading: Chainlink Acknowledged By The White House As Key Player In Crypto Infrastructure The surge in stablecoin interest was partly fueled by the successful June IPO of Circle, the issuer of the USDC stablecoin. Coinbase benefits from a revenue-sharing agreement with Circle, allowing it to retain 100% of the revenue generated from USDC held on its platform and approximately 50% of revenue from USDC on other platforms. Despite the challenges in trading volumes, the company announced plans to broaden its services beyond cryptocurrencies, introducing tokenized real-world assets, derivatives, prediction markets, and early-stage token sales, starting with US users. Year-to-date, Coinbase shares remain up more than 50%, outperforming the S&P 500 benchmark, which the stock joined in May. As of this writing, COIN closed the trading day at $377. Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com
Solana, XRP, and Dogecoin are experiencing sharp downturns as investor sentiment turns cautious, Decrypt was told.
On July 30, JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon announced a new partnership with Coinbase to help more people access cryptocurrencies. He said the goal is to make it easier for Chase customers to use digital currencies and stablecoins. In a recent interview with CNBC, Dimon showed strong interest towards stablecoins and blockchain. When asked about …
Crypto hiring stayed active in July, with 30 people changing roles across DeFi, stablecoins, infrastructure, and policy.
"Coinbase is long bitcoin," CEO Brian Armstrong declared on X following the crypto exchange's Q2 earnings report on Thursday.
Crypto markets in 2025 are riding a wave of renewed optimism. Capital is rotating aggressively into digital assets, driven by easing macro uncertainty, institutional inflows, and a sustained appetite for alternative stores of value. Against this backdrop, a new corporate strategy is taking shape, with publicly traded companies that treat crypto holdings not as a …
Strategy’s Michael Saylor wants the US government to clearly define digital securities and commodities, as well as state when it is allowable to tokenize securities.
Ripple’s most awaited annual event of the year, Swell 2025, is returning, and this time, it’s backed by major names like BlackRock, Nasdaq, and Citibank. In the past, Ripple has used this event to reveal major announcements, and those have often surged the XRP price by almost 50%. Here’s the list of speakers & what …
After rising to a new 7-year high off the back of strong buys, the XRP price has moved back downward in search of new support levels. This move has been spurred by the general bearish sentiment that has plagued the market as the Bitcoin price struggled to reclaim its all-time high levels, putting altcoins at risk once again. On its own, the XRP price is facing unique barriers, especially when it comes to buying, which could trigger another wave of decline. Directions The XRP Price Could Go Crypto analyst Thecafetrader has highlighted the possible directions that the XRP price could go in following its decline. These include both bullish and bearish directions, both being decided by buyers and how much weight they put behind their positions during this time. Related Reading: XRP Price To Climb 44% To $4.804 As Long As This Level Holds The first point that the analyst makes is the fact that the XRP price rally was driven by massive buyers. These buys had triggered a breakout above the 2024 highs, but met resistance from sellers once again. Thus, it suggests that bulls have been trapped at higher prices inside their positions. However, this is not the most concerning development. One thing that the analyst points out is the major decline in trading volume despite XRP hitting new highs this year. For example, back in 2024, when the XRP price had first crossed the $3 mark, the daily trading volume had peaked above $78 billion. But with the new highs above $3.6, the highest daily trading volume recorded was just above $41 billion. Given this, it suggests that there is a major decline in buying interest, especially as conviction has been impacted by the price decline. Interestingly, though, the buyers are not the only ones who seem to be abstaining from the XRP altcoin at this point. According to the analyst, there are no “real” sellers that are moving into the market. Therefore, there is still bullish momentum for a possible recovery back to $4.64. Related Reading: XRP, Dogecoin, And Shiba Inu Get Major Boost From Gemini Exchange Announcement Moving to the more bearish side, the analyst explains that the XRP price does need the strong buyers to step in to continue an uptrend. If these buyers fail to hold up, then the XRP price does risk crashing back downward from the initial $2.95 point of interest. The targets for such a decline are placed by the crypto analyst at $3.13 initially. However, the more the price struggles, the lower the targets go. Next is the $2.95 territory, then $2.15-$2.3, which the analyst calls a “good price” for entry. Then last but not least is the $1.60-$1.93 range, marked as a “steal.” Featured image from Dall.E, chart from TradingView.com
Major cryptocurrencies, including BTC and ETH, experienced volatile trading as the dollar strengthened following new U.S. tariffs.
Cointelegraph analyzed 16 company statements made this week and found a whopping $7.8 billion has been earmarked or used to buy crypto.
Bitcoin is currently trading around $116,500, slipping from recent highs near $123,000. Despite signs of renewed interest, the cryptocurrency remains locked in an 18-day trading range between $115,000 and $121,000, highlighting market hesitation. Traders remain cautious as they await clarity on macroeconomic policy and liquidity conditions. Globally, the crypto market cap stands at approximately $3.85 …
ETH's funding rate turns negative as the price drops below $3,600. The good news is, traders are buying the dip!
Bitcoin tumbled to a three-week low near $114,000 as Trump’s tariff executive order triggered a stock and crypto sell-off.
Proceeds from the proposed raise will be used to purchase additional bitcoin to its treasury, which currently holds 17,132 BTC.
Old Bitcoin being sold to new institutions is a sign of its “integration with the financial system," Ryan McMillin, chief investment officer at Merkle Tree Capital told Cointelegraph.
Hong Kong’s new stablecoin licensing regime takes effect, tightening rules as the city vies for a global crypto edge.
Tether, the company behind the market’s largest stablecoin USDT, has announced major financial results for the second quarter (Q2) of the year, reporting a net profit of $4.9 billion. Tether Achieves $5.7 Billion In Earnings For H1 2025 According to the report, this surge in profitability comes amid the issuance of over $13.4 billion in new USDT, boosting the total circulating supply to more than $157 billion—a remarkable $20 billion increase since the beginning of the year. Related Reading: JPMorgan, Coinbase Forge Historic Pact For Direct Bank-Crypto Wallet Integration By 2026 At the end of Q2 2025, Tether’s exposure to US Treasuries reached $127 billion, comprising $105.5 billion in direct holdings and an additional $21.3 billion in indirect investments. The company’s shareholder capital remained stable at approximately $5.47 billion, reinforcing Tether’s strong solvency profile and ensuring long-term sustainability. For the first half of 2025, Tether reported total earnings of $5.7 billion, with $3.1 billion coming from recurrent profits alone. Excluding mark-to-market contributions from investments in gold and Bitcoin (BTC), which added another $2.6 billion, this performance emphasizes Tether’s operational strength and revenue consistency. CEO Paolo Ardoino’s Highlights Building on its financial foundation, Tether revealed that it has reinvested a significant portion of its profits into long-term initiatives. Over the past six months, the company has allocated more capital toward these efforts than in prior periods, demonstrating its commitment to foundational infrastructure. Among its key initiatives are investments in XXI Capital and a partnership with Rumble, which includes the development of the Rumble Wallet. The firm also unveiled that SDT continues to facilitate commerce, remittances, and innovation across more than 150 countries, particularly in regions where traditional banking services are limited or unreliable. Related Reading: Chainlink Acknowledged By The White House As Key Player In Crypto Infrastructure As of June 30, 2025, Tether reported total assets of approximately $162.6 billion against total liabilities of about $157.1 billion, with nearly all liabilities relating to the digital tokens issued. Importantly, the company’s assets exceed its liabilities, providing a reassuring financial outlook. Additionally, proprietary investments in emerging sectors such as artificial intelligence (AI), renewable energy, and communications infrastructure are not included in the reserves backing issued tokens, indicating further growth potential. Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether, emphasized the company’s achievements, stating, “Q2 2025 affirms what markets have been telling us all year: trust in Tether is accelerating. With over $127 billion in US Treasury exposure, robust Bitcoin and gold reserves, and over $20 billion in new USDT issued, we’re not just keeping pace with global demand, we’re shaping it.” He added, “As regulators formalize frameworks for digital dollars, Tether stands as a live, proven model of what stablecoin innovation can achieve: transparency, resilience, and massive global reach. USDT is helping billions access the stability of the US dollar, and that mission has never been more urgent or relevant.” Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com
The legal battle between Ripple and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) may finally be approaching a turning point. While rumors are swirling that the SEC might dismiss the case today, experts advised not to jump to conclusions just yet. What’s Happening? Both Ripple and the SEC are currently in a legal holding pattern. …
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Meme token DOGE fell sharply over the past 24 hours as a dramatic increase in volume drove prices down to key support levels. Despite the selloff, data suggests large holders may be quietly accumulating.
Binance maintained the largest market share in July with $683 billion in volume, according to The Block's data dashboard.
The cryptocurrency market saw a sharp dip in the last 24 hours, with the global crypto market cap falling by over 2.4% to $3.78 trillion. Top cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum were not spared from the downturn. Bitcoin dropped by more than 2% and is currently trading around $115,957, while Ethereum slipped over 3.6% to …
Momentum indicators remain skewed bearish, though recovering volume profiles suggest some exhaustion in the sell-off.
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