OpenAI's ChatGPT agent could revolutionize productivity by automating complex tasks, potentially transforming workflows across industries.
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Earlier this week, XRP flipped Tether's USDT to become the third-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization.
Cryptocurrency advocates, President Trump era regulators voiced enthusiasm and delight after passage of three cryptocurrency bills.
Republicans and Democrats tussled over the Trump family’s crypto ties, consumer protections, and backing stablecoins with fiat assets.
A new paper from 40+ AI safety researchers proposes monitoring the "thoughts" of AI models before they act. Experts warn this safety tool could become a surveillance weapon.
The move updates a prior prospectus with the SEC to drastically increase the amount of its stock eligible for sale to buy ETH.
A rumor is rapidly spreading among crypto investors that the US government may have quietly sold off nearly 170,000 BTC, leaving a fraction of its assumed holdings intact. The speculation began after the US Marshals Service, in response to a FOIA request, revealed that it currently holds only 28,988 BTC valued at approximately $3.4 billion. Many crypto investors took this disclosure to mean that the federal government’s total Bitcoin reserves had declined from the long-assumed figure of around 200,000 BTC. The claim was amplified across the social media platform X, where even some public figures reacted to what appears to be a massive strategic sell-off by the US government. FOIA Request Misinterpreted The confusion of the US government selling the majority of its Bitcoin holdings appears to stem from misinterpretations of the specific holdings of the US Marshals Service with those of the entire federal government. The FOIA request that sparked the debate was submitted by journalist L0la L33tz, and it accurately reflects that the Marshals control just under 29,000 BTC. However, this only accounts for the Bitcoin under the custody of that particular agency. Related Reading: This Analyst Predicted Bitcoin’s Rally To $120,000 Months Ago, Here’s The Rest Of The Forecast On-chain data from blockchain analytics firm Arkham Intelligence provides a very different picture. According to Arkham, the US government as a whole still holds approximately 198,000 BTC, worth over $23.46 billion at the current price of Bitcoin. These coins are distributed across various federal agencies and are not limited to the Marshals’ holdings. Nevertheless, the misrepresentation took hold quickly. Even US Senator Cynthia Lummis, who is a well-known advocate of Bitcoin, responded to the rumor, saying, “I’m alarmed by reports that the U.S. has sold off over 80% of its Bitcoin reserves, leaving just ~29,000 coins. If true, this is a total strategic blunder and sets the United States back years in the bitcoin race.” What If the US Quietly Sold 170,000 BTC? The repercussions on the broader crypto market would be immense if the US government had indeed sold off 170,000 BTC in secret. A sale of that scale would unleash massive selling pressure and cause a strong drop in the price of Bitcoin. This would erode confidence among investors in the wider crypto market and set off a chain reaction of liquidations across other cryptocurrencies. Such a move would not only cause technical breakdowns in price structure but also cancel out the possibility of governments around the world holding crypto as a form of strategic reserve. Related Reading: Bitcoin Dominance Just Got Rejected From TSDT Resistance That Triggered Last Altcoin Season — Details Moreover, such a dump would directly contradict the federal policy direction set earlier this year. In March, President Donald Trump signed an executive order instructing all federal agencies to transfer their Bitcoin and digital asset holdings to the US Treasury. The order formalized the creation of a Bitcoin reserve, which was meant to recognize the cryptocurrency as a national asset. In light of that policy, the notion that the US would quietly sell off the majority of its Bitcoin holdings seems highly improbable under the current Trump administration. At the time of writing, Bitcoin is trading at $118,360. Featured image from Pixabay, chart from Tradingview.com
The inclusion of staking in Ethereum ETFs could enhance investor appeal by offering additional yield, but regulatory hurdles remain significant.
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DV8 has completed its first capital raise since undergoing a strategic shift toward becoming Southeast Asia’s first crypto treasury company, securing approximately THB 241 million (roughly $7.4 million), according to a filing released July 16. The funding round closed with a 99.9% warrant exercise rate, marking a critical vote of confidence from existing shareholders in […]
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Altcoin giants under $1 are flashing breakout signals, backed by news, on-chain surges, and explosive technical setups as the next monster rally looms. In Brief Arthur Hayes predicts a “monster altcoin season” led by ETH, ADA, XRP, and DOGE, as retail capital rotates from majors to mid-cap altcoins. Under $1 tokens like ADA, TRX, DOGE, …
LINK price is on the verge of confirming a historically bullish pattern, which could send the altcoin’s price above $18.
The asset manager filed Thursday with the SEC to debut its Staked INJ ETF, which would allow investors to earn yield on its fund's underlying tokens.
Lawmakers have passed cryptocurrency legislation to create a federal regulatory framework for stablecoins and write rules for the industry.
Altcoins are flashing fresh bullish signals as momentum returns to the broader crypto market. Leading the charge is Ethereum, which has surged above the $3,450 level, marking its highest price since mid-January. The breakout signals growing confidence among bulls and is sparking renewed interest across the altcoin sector. Related Reading: Bitcoin Retail Demand Rebounds – $0–$10K Transfer Volume Turns Positive Many altcoins have posted impressive gains in recent days, bouncing sharply from their April lows. The recovery is not just isolated to top names like ETH and SOL; mid- and small-cap tokens are also showing signs of strength, supported by increasing volume and improved market structure. A key technical development is adding weight to the bullish case: the altcoin market has once again pushed above a key daily moving average. This historically significant level often marks the transition from downtrends to sustained uptrends. Altcoins Reclaim 200-Day Moving Average Altcoins are showing renewed strength, and according to top analyst On-Chain Mind, the technical landscape is beginning to shift in their favor. In a recent chart shared on X, he highlighted that the altcoin market has once again broken above its 200-day moving average, a level that historically separates bearish phases from sustained uptrends. However, On-Chain Mind cautioned that this development has occurred multiple times during this market cycle, often followed by weeks of sideways chop and volatility rather than immediate upside. Still, this time may be different. With Ethereum rallying above $3,400—its highest level since mid-January—and Bitcoin consolidating above key support zones, conditions appear more favorable for a broader altcoin breakout. What makes this moment particularly important is the price structure across many altcoins, which has turned decisively bullish after months—and in some cases, years—of deep consolidation. Tokens across sectors such as DeFi, Layer 1s, and infrastructure are forming higher lows and showing clean breakouts on higher timeframes, indicating growing demand and fresh capital rotation. Related Reading: SharpLink Gaming Buys Another $19.5M In Ethereum: Institutional Accumulation Continues Altcoin Market Cap Breaks Out Past $1.4 Trillion The Total Crypto Market Cap excluding Bitcoin (TOTAL2) has rallied to $1.42 trillion, posting a +9.68% weekly gain and reaching its highest level since March 2025. This powerful move confirms a breakout above the 50-week, 100-week, and 200-week moving averages, signaling broad-based strength across the altcoin market. One key technical milestone is the bullish crossover of the 50-week SMA above the 100-week SMA. Meanwhile, the 200-week SMA—now positioned near $880 billion—has acted as strong support during previous corrections and continues to provide a solid foundation for the current uptrend. Related Reading: Bitcoin Bears Strike Back After ATH: Long/Short Ratio Flips Negative Ethereum’s breakout above $3,450 has been a key driver, supported by renewed retail activity and bullish sentiment. If TOTAL2 holds above $1.4 trillion, the next resistance target is the $1.6 trillion level, last tested earlier this year. A sustained move toward that range could confirm the beginning of a long-awaited altseason. Featured image from Dall-E, chart from TradingView
Bhutan’s unique naming culture and values of sovereignty make it a strong candidate for adopting blockchain-based identity systems.
Crypto fundraising is on pace to break records in 2025, with $16.5 billion raised in the first half alone, according to a report from CEX.IO. According to the report, this has already surpassed the $12.2 billion recorded across all of 2024 and also exceeds the $10.9 billion raised during the 2021 bull run, the industry’s […]
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Aplus and SBI VC Trade launch Japan’s first point-to-crypto program, letting users earn XRP, BTC and ETH from everyday spending.
Current U.S. IRS rules state individuals must report cryptocurrency transactions regardless if they result in a capital gain or loss.
ETH continues its “up only rally” after breaking $3,000, as an Ethereum trader says the price could top between $7,000 and $10,000 this cycle.
Tether’s USDt stablecoin has surpassed $160 billion market cap, confirming its place as the digital dollar, as Tron leads in blockchain supply.
A July 15 report by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) suggests that El Salvador’s growing Bitcoin holdings are not the result of recent purchases, but rather a reorganization of existing assets. According to a footnote in the document: “Increases in [El Salvador’s] Bitcoin holdings in the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Fund reflect the consolidation of Bitcoin […]
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Sberbank's crypto custody services could enhance Russia's digital asset infrastructure, potentially reducing reliance on foreign entities.
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Bitcoin believer and Strategy executive chairman Michael Saylor is back in the spotlight. In a recent post on X, he shared what he calls the “ultimate Bitcoin secret” and the numbers behind it speak volumes. Along with the post, Saylor included an infographic comparing his company’s stock, MSTR, to major market indexes and assets. The …
XRP’s journey toward a new all-time high is shaping up with remarkable precision. After weeks of steady accumulation and shallow pullbacks, the chart is finally coming alive, and momentum is building fast. From key Fibonacci retracements to breakouts, everything is aligning for what could be XRP’s most exciting move yet. Here’s how it’s unfolding. Shallow Pullbacks Signal Strength In XRP’s Bullish Structure Crypto Analyst CasiTrades revealed that XRP’s price pulled back to $2.85, which aligns with the 0.236 fib retracement level. This minor pullback follows a strong upward trend and suggests that the market may be cooling off before its next move higher. Related Reading: XRP Becomes Top 3 Crypto After ProShares ETF Approval, Can It Flip ETH? According to the analyst, XRP “continues to hold bullish retrace levels, like .118 + .236.” CasiTrades stated that this is exactly what we want to see in bullish continuation, pointing to the shallow retracements as a sign of strength. The ability of XRP to maintain these support levels indicates that bulls remain in control and that momentum may soon return. XRP is once again targeting a key level. As the analyst noted, “Now, XRP is making its way toward $3.04 again, the next macro resistance level.” This level represents a significant barrier, and reclaiming it could define the trajectory of the next major move. CasiTrades highlighted the potential for a breakout, saying that flipping this into support is the final major hurdle before entering price discovery, which could send XRP into uncharted territory. Hourly Trendline Offers Clear Roadmap For XRP’s Next Move CasiTrades went on to state that there’s a strong trendline forming on the hourly chart, a structure that’s proving valuable in monitoring support, resistance, and timing. This trendline is shaping market expectations and offers a technical roadmap for potential short-term movements. Related Reading: XRP Price Eyes Fresh Gains: Traders Bullish After Momentum Spike Using this framework, the analyst suggests that “we should see a breakout to $3.18 today,” identifying it as a key resistance level across multiple timeframes. If confirmed, this projected move would be an incredibly bullish signal, hinting at renewed strength behind XRP’s price action. However, in the event of a rejection at $3.18, CasiTrades notes that a back-test of $3.04 fib could follow. Based on the current trendline’s trajectory, this could happen through Friday, allowing for a potential pullback before a significant rally. “Playing out the way I’ve described would be a strong signal that the market is ready to accelerate,” the analyst concluded. Should buying pressure persist and technical conditions align, XRP could begin a vertical expansion very soon, suggesting that a parabolic move may not be far off. Featured image from Adobe Stock, chart from Tradingview.com
This ruling may accelerate crypto integration into traditional finance, potentially reshaping mortgage markets and financial regulations.
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Boosty Labs founder and CEO Viktor Ihnatiuk told Cointelegraph that Tether’s USDT will be RGB’s first real-world use case for stablecoin transfers on Bitcoin.
BTCFi, or Bitcoin-based decentralized finance (DeFi), has surged over 22x in TVL since January 2024, driven by new protocols and institutional inflows, but still faces adoption hurdles due to trust.
Despite the rising DEX-to-CEX ratio, centralized exchanges still lead in the crypto spot market, posting $3.9 trillion in trading volume, compared to $877 billion for DEXs.
Following days of upheaval in Washington, pro-crypto lawmakers on both sides of the aisle say they have the votes to pass key legislation.
The crypto industry is on track to witness record-breaking thefts in 2025, with over $2.17 billion already stolen from crypto services as of mid-July, according to a new report from Chainalysis. This figure surpasses the total amount stolen in all of 2024 and suggests a troubling upward trend in digital asset crime. A significant portion […]
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