However, crypto ETNs will not be covered by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme, and the retail ban on crypto derivatives remains.
The platform lets users generate entire episodes from prompts or photos, with Amazon betting on a new mode of storytelling.
Based on reports, the altcoin market is heating up again and XRP is back in focus. Prices have climbed steadily, and some traders think a fresh wave of buying could push XRP far above current levels. The move in Ethereum and BNB has set the stage. Now everyone is watching whether XRP can follow. Related Reading: Don’t Blink: 1,000 XRP Could Be The Best Move You’ve Made—Expert Tight Range Could Fuel Breakout According to analyst Zach Rector, XRP has been trading in a narrow band just above $3.00. It recently sat around $3.15, giving it room to spring higher. Rector points out that a push above $3.25 could send XRP into the $4–$5 range “any day now.” $4-$5 XRP any day now. $7-$15 by 9/7. pic.twitter.com/75Brfp06pQ — Zach Rector (@ZachRector7) July 27, 2025 That jump would be about a 50% gain from today’s price. He even marks out a window from August 23 to September 7 for a bigger run toward $7 or higher. Ethereum’s surge is helping set the tone. Its price has climbed to about $3,940 while the market cap hit nearly $500 billion. BNB also made a splash, topping $850 for the first time. Those moves often drag other coins upward, and many believe XRP is next in line. Fibonacci Projections Based on weekly charts shared by Tony Edward of the Thinking Crypto Podcast, XRP has clear Fibonacci levels ahead. His targets range from $4.5 to $9.1. Those marks match up with Rector’s range, lending more weight to the idea that XRP is setting up for a big move. If XRP follows those lines, each level could act as a stepping stone. While Fibonacci is just one method, its overlap with Rector’s targets creates a story that traders can follow. It gives them clear numbers to watch and simple goals to aim for as the market moves. Related Reading: XRP ETF Approval Incoming? Analyst Eyes September-October Window Anything Can Happen Other market observers take a different take. They look back at XRP’s past rallies and figures current cycles could average out to about $20 per coin. In 2017, XRP rose a whopping 2,500%, which would imply a $30 peak today. In 2021 the altcoin jumped 500%, pointing to $7.70 as we speak. By averaging those two, a $20 target for this season could be on their crosshair. Even with bullish charts, risks are still there. Regulatory news around Ripple and the SEC can send prices tumbling overnight. If Bitcoin cools off or global markets turn sour, altcoins like XRP could get hit hard. Big holders also have power. If they decide to sell into strength, any rally could stall quickly. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView
Crypto hacks are getting worse, and fast. July 2025 saw a sharp rise in crypto hacks as hackers pulled off 17 major attacks, resulting in total losses of $142 million. This marks a 27.2% increase compared to the $111.6 million lost in June, which reveals a growing threat to digital asset platforms and protocols. July’s …
Bitcoin fell below $115,000 on August 1, reaching its lowest level since July 11 after a sustained period of volatility. The drop marked a retracement from the asset’s July 14 peak, when it hit an all-time high of $123,000. The retreat to $114,000 punctuates a 7% pullback from the July high and reflects the broader […]
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August is here, and the crypto market might finally be waking up. While Bitcoin and Ethereum have been a bit quiet, some smaller altcoins are starting to move fast. One analyst has listed four altcoins that are showing bullish moves this month and also revealed why they could be good picks for August. TON: Quiet …
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is currently reviewing several applications for XRP-based exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The agency recently published its listing guidelines, which say that a cryptocurrency can qualify for an ETF if it has been traded in futures markets for at least six months on platforms like Coinbase’s derivatives exchange. While Canada …
A software engineer working for CoinDCX has been arrested for alleged involvement in the breach after hackers allegedly exploited his credentials to siphon funds to six wallets.
BTC price weakness outpaces stocks on fresh US trade tariffs, and Bitcoin traders are split over the impact of the CME gap fill near $114,000.
The cryptocurrency market faced a steep sell-off this week as the United States officially rolled out its latest wave of trade tariffs, shaking investor confidence across both traditional and digital asset markets. Bitcoin price dropped below the key $115,000 level, while Ethereum price slumped toward the $3,600 zone. The pressure wasn’t limited to majors—altcoins like …
In 2025, governments hold over 463,000 BTC, with the US and China leading, while countries like Bhutan, Iran and the UK quietly build strategic reserves.
Aggregated Solana CME futures trading volume came in at $8.1 billion in July, while open interest average for the month topped $400 million.
A widely followed chartist says Dogecoin’s latest rally has run into textbook resistance and the memecoin now sits on a make-or-break support band that will determine whether momentum resumes or unwinds. Crypto analyst Kevin (@Kev_Capital_TA) published a daily chart on X on July 31, 2025, showing DOGE pulling back to roughly the $0.22 area after a rejection beneath $0.28. Dogecoin Must Hold This Key Zone “Dogecoin holders as you can see DOGE came up to the macro golden pocket at the major resistance of .26-.28 cents and saw a rejection similar to the rest of the altcoins market after a really nice move,” he wrote, adding that price is “retesting the big support zone you want to hold… .213-.189 is all of your major daily MA’s, weekly bull market support band and the 0.5 FIB. Hold that zone and all is well Doge will end up bouncing higher. Fail it then your going back down into the shadow realm at the .14-.12 cents level.” Related Reading: Dogecoin Eyes Breakout Above Key Trendline-Will Momentum Hold Or Fade? The accompanying chart—set to the one-day timeframe—depicts DOGE’s advance into the $0.26–$0.28 “macro golden pocket,” a term traders typically use for the 61.8%–65% Fibonacci retracement cluster that often caps counter-trend moves. Kevin’s map highlights how the rejection there coincides with a dense shelf of historical supply and a clearly defined horizontal resistance band dating back to prior distribution. The subsequent slide has brought DOGE back into a breadth of confluent supports: a cluster of key daily moving averages, the analyst’s “weekly bull market support band,” and the 50% retracement of the prior swing, all stacked between $0.213 and $0.189. Confluence of this kind—multiple widely watched signals occupying the same price zone—often becomes a battleground; a decisive defense can restore trend structure, while a breach can accelerate liquidations. Community responses pressed the analyst on consistency and risk framing. One user, @SmRatul1994, challenged the shift in tone: “You just said Doge was very well positioned a couple weeks ago. Now you’re saying the opposite which things change so quickly?” Kevin replied that his guidance has been contextual and level-driven rather than directional at all costs. “I remember telling people to take profits at .40+ cents in December a buy at .14 cents twice this year both of which produced 70+% gains and I also remember telling people to take profits at the highs both times. Don’t cry in the casino buddy. I have been saying BTC and the Altcoin market was at major resistance for over a week now,” he said. Related Reading: Dogecoin Just Flashed A Rare Weekly Bullish Signal — This Analyst Is Buying Another commenter, @anthonyzamanz, noted the market’s correlation to Bitcoin—“Also all depend where Bitcoin will go…”—to which Kevin answered, “yes sir,” underscoring the top-down dependency altcoins retain on BTC’s path. When a separate user quipped, “To summarize, dogecoin will go up, if not it will go down,” Kevin distilled the thesis back to the levels: “Hold those levels and go up if not go down. You almost had it.” In practical terms, the roadmap laid out is binary and technical. A sustained bid inside $0.213–$0.189 would argue for continuation, potentially setting up another attempt at the $0.26–$0.28 range that capped the recent push. Losing that band on convincing volume and closing structure would, in Kevin’s words, open the “shadow realm” below, with $0.14–$0.12 flagged as the next major demand pocket. For now, the chart places DOGE squarely at confluence, with bulls tasked to convert the moving-average cluster and mid-range Fibonacci support into a durable base before any serious discussion of upside resumes. As ever in altcoin cycles, the analyst and several respondents emphasized that Bitcoin’s behavior will likely arbitrate the outcome. At press time, DOGE traded at $0.205. Featured image created with DALL.E, chart from TradingView.com
Major asset managers, Franklin Templeton, Bitwise, Fidelity, Canary Capital, CoinShares, Grayscale, and VanEck, have updated their S-1 registrations with the SEC to launch Solana spot ETFs. Notably, Grayscale’s filing reveals a 2.5% annual fee to be charged in SOL, highlighting new strategies in digital asset funds. Additionally, CoinShares has registered its Solana Staking ETF in …
Real estate tycoon Grant Cardone has made waves by purchasing 1,000 additional Bitcoin, spending roughly $110 million during a recent dip in the market. The bold move highlights Cardone’s growing conviction in Bitcoin as an investment asset, adding to his already significant crypto holdings. Cardone’s buy comes as Bitcoin prices have been under pressure, signaling …
Pi Coin has been one of the biggest letdowns of 2025. After showing promise earlier this year, its price has taken a massive price drop of over 80% from its February high of $2.10 to around $0.40. And with a 162.8 million token unlocking in August, it might trigger another fall, possibly sending Pi to …
During the WOO X hack, bad actors used social engineering to gain access to the development environment, according to Rob Behnke, chairman of Halborn.
There’s growing speculation in the crypto community that Ripple could take a dramatic turn, shifting from its current payments-focused model to becoming a full-on XRP treasury company. Think of MicroStrategy’s legendary Bitcoin play, but potentially even bigger in scale. Ripple already controls 40.67 billion XRP, about 41% of the total supply. It is roughly worth …
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 …