New Zealand bans crypto ATMs and sets a $5,000 cap on overseas cash transfers in a major step to combat money laundering and financial crime.
Bitcoin is holding steady around $108,700, showing resilience while the global markets react to Trump’s Tariffs. Bitcoin remains mostly unfazed and shows growing confidence among investors. The institutional demand also remains strong with steady ETF inflows. New Tariffs Incoming President Trump shared in a Tuesday evening post that he is all set to announce new …
Due to rising financial crimes, the New Zealand government took a bold step to ban crypto ATMs and cap international cash transfers at $5,000. As the officials noted that crypto kiosks mainly attract users seeking anonymity to covert illegal funds, the industry leaders supported the government’s decision to ban Bitcoin banks. New Zealand Government’s Strict …
The U.S. SEC has announced a closed-door meeting scheduled for July 10, reigniting speculation around the long-standing XRP lawsuit. The official agenda mentions “enforcement matters,” prompting hopes that this could mark a significant development, possibly even the end of the SEC’s appeal against Ripple Labs. While nothing has been confirmed, the crypto community is watching …
XRP was one of the biggest crypto winners after the U.S. election in 2024, so why has the price stalled since then? Between November 5 and December 2, 2024, XRP surged an astonishing +445.15%, delivering a monthly return of +281.7% in November alone. However, despite major milestones like the SEC settlement and improved political outlook, …
Bitcoin traders are showing a “lack of follow-through strength” as BTC struggles to break its current all-time high level, says Bitfinex.
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On-chain data shows the Binance Exchange Reserve has diverged between Bitcoin and the stablecoins. Here’s what this could mean for the market. Bitcoin & Stablecoin Exchange Reserves Have Decoupled On Binance In a CryptoQuant Quicktake post, an analyst has talked about the latest trend in the Binance Exchange Reserve for Bitcoin and the stablecoins. The “Exchange Reserve” here refers to an on-chain metric that keeps track of the total amount of a given asset that’s sitting on the wallets attached to a centralized exchange. When the value of this metric rises, it means the holders are making net deposits of the asset to the platform. Generally, investors use exchanges when they want to participate in trading activities, so them making inflows could signal appetite for trading the coin away. Related Reading: Ethereum ETF Inflows Hit 8-Week Streak—Institutions Still Buying For cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, this is something that can naturally have a bearish impact on the price. The same, however, isn’t true in the case of the stablecoins, as they are, by definition, always stable around the same value as the fiat currency that they are pegged to. Investors usually store their capital in the form of these tokens when they want to avoid the volatility associated with assets like Bitcoin. Many of them, however, plan to eventually return back to the volatile side. Once they have decided to make the switch, they transfer their stablecoins to exchanges. When they make the swap to a coin like Bitcoin, its price naturally observes a buying boost. As such, stablecoin inflows can be bullish for the volatile cryptocurrencies. Now, here is the chart shared by the analyst that shows the trend in the Exchange Reserve of Binance for Bitcoin and the stablecoins over the last couple of years: As displayed in the above graph, the Binance Exchange Reserve for the two asset classes showed some correlation in 2024. But by the end of the year, a shift had occurred, with the stablecoins witnessing sharp inflows and Bitcoin outflows. The two have remained decoupled in 2025 so far, although their trends no longer diverge as extremely. The stablecoin Binance exchange reserve has recently been trending sideways, while the one for Bitcoin has rapidly been moving down. Related Reading: Dogecoin Resistance Walls Ahead: Analyst Flags 3 Key Levels Thus, it would appear that there is a large amount of fiat-tied tokens on the exchange potentially waiting to be deployed into the volatile side and at the same time, investors are also pulling out BTC supply, hinting at ongoing accumulation. This could hint at bullish conditions aligning on the largest cryptocurrency exchange, but it only remains to be seen whether the setup would reflect in the Bitcoin price or not. BTC Price Bitcoin is holding steady as its price is still trading around the $108,800 level. Featured image from Dall-E, CryptoQuant.com, chart from TradingView.com
Tether, the issuer of the world’s largest stablecoin USDT, is gearing up for a dramatic shift in strategy. While regulatory pressure builds under the newly passed GENIUS Act in the U.S., CEO Paolo Ardoino has revealed bold plans to make Tether the largest Bitcoin miner in the world by the end of 2025. This comes …
U.S. President Donald Trump has called for Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to resign if the allegations against him prove to be true. Powell has been accused of misleading lawmakers about the cost of expensive renovations at the Fed’s headquarters and of failing to cut interest rates in recent months. Trump Urges Jerome Powell to …
Pi Network is booming! At the Pi2Day 2025 event, the team unveiled a breakthrough: over 9,120 AI-generated apps were built using its no-code App Studio. With at least 30 apps already live on the mainnet, Pi Network is rapidly evolving into one of the most vibrant ecosystems in Web3. 13.7M Pi Users On Mainnet As …
US prosecutors charged two men for allegedly running the crypto fraud scheme OmegaPro, which promised 300% returns to investors.
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Something unusual just happened on the Uniswap network, and it’s turning heads across the crypto world. A record 72.95 billion in dormant UNI tokens suddenly moved. With UNI already up 20% and now trading around $7.69, this surge could be the start of something much bigger. Some experts even predict UNI could reach as high …
The Hong Kong Legislative Council passed the Stablecoin Ordinance on May 21, and it will come into effect on August 1, 2025. Now, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) will begin accepting license applications. However, it has been speculated that the licenses are relatively short, contrary to the growing demand. More than 40 companies are …
The XRP Lawsuit is finally approaching the finish line. Ripple has already dropped its cross-appeal, and now everyone’s waiting to see if the SEC will officially withdraw theirs. If that happens, the years-long legal battle could wrap up in a matter of days or weeks. Regulatory clarity is finally within reach, and the future for …
The Bitcoin price surged above $108,000 in the past few days and has remained sustained above the range. With this, the top 10 tokens like Ethereum, XRP, Solana, Tron, Dogecoin and Cardano, hold above their respective support. Meanwhile, Cronos price spiked heavily due to the external factors, while the other tokens attracted notable gains. Therefore, …
PNUT, which has no affiliation with the actual squirrel or Musk, saw trading volumes surge over 120% from $65 million to $214 million in a 24-hour period, according to CoinGecko.
Ether's recent price increase has pushed it into a negative gamma zone, which could increase its market volatility.
July 9, 2025 06:20:40 UTC Tether CEO Unveils Bold Expansion Plans in Bankless Interview Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino revealed ambitious goals in a recent Bankless interview, stating that Tether aims to become the world’s largest Bitcoin miner by year-end. He emphasized that Tether is expanding U.S. dollar dominance globally and expects profits to surpass last …
With 221 machines nationwide, New Zealand joins countries reining in crypto kiosks over rising financial crime concerns.
July 9, 2025 05:48:17 UTC Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse Testimony Puts XRP in U.S. Senate Spotlight Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse is set to testify before the U.S. Senate on July 9, shifting from legal battles to leading policy discussions. His testimony emphasizes that XRP is not a security, Ripple holds over 60 global licenses, and …
Vlad Tenev told CNBC that these tokens are technically not equity, but provide similar exposure.
A long‑time figure in the world of digital money and a noted XRP advocate stepped out of the shadows this week, sparking fresh chatter among investors and developers alike. Related Reading: XRP Could Hit $35 If It Captures A Quarter Of Remittance Market By 2029 Arthur Britto, who co‑founded Ripple Labs in 2012, broke a 14‑year silence with a single emoji on X. That tiny message carried big weight. His name rarely surfaces in headlines, but his work helped build XRP into one of the top assets by market value. Impact Of A Secretive Founder According to reports, Britto kept a low profile while helping craft the XRP Ledger’s code. He holds a 2% stake in XRP under a deal made when the company launched. That slice of holdings could be worth billions if the token’s price ever climbed high enough. Some in the market worry that if Britto ever sold even part of that stake, it might send prices tumbling. ????⚠️ HE CO-CREATED THE XRP LEDGER. HE HOLDS 2% OF ALL XRP. HE’S NEVER BEEN SEEN IN PUBLIC. Arthur Britto might be the most important figure in crypto you’ve never heard of. Let’s dive into the mystery.???????? pic.twitter.com/xKyiYXIpGY — All Things XRP (@XRP_investing) July 5, 2025 The Satoshi Connection Based on reports, comparisons to Bitcoin’s creator have swirled around Britto for years. Some fans point to the fact that Satoshi Nakamoto’s last known post came just as the XRP Ledger went live. That timing alone has led people to whisper that Britto could be Satoshi under a different name. No proof supports that idea. Experts say it’s more likely just a coincidence. Britto’s lone emoji on X was verified by Ripple CTO David Schwartz. That confirmation set off a wave of theories about what might come next. Some speculated a new protocol update. Others thought it hinted at a partnership or a fresh product launch. So far, nothing public has followed the post. Behind The Scenes At PolySign While he stayed away from interviews, Britto never stopped working. He co‑founded PolySign, a crypto custody firm that now operates under Ripple Custody. That arm provides secure storage for institutions holding digital coins. Based on filings, PolySign handled an estimated $1.5 billion in assets last year. Its integration into Ripple’s services shows Britto’s influence lives on, even if his name doesn’t show up on conference schedules. Related Reading: Ethereum Sees $6 Billion In Tokenized Funds As Big Players Jump In Future Moves And Market Watch With XRP trading near its recent range, some investors say they’re watching for any hint of action from Britto’s wallet. Price targets in the community sometimes stretch to $10,000 per XRP. Those figures come without verification, and many traders treat them as wishful thinking. Still, a lot can happen if even a fraction of Britto’s holdings moves. Featured image from Meta, chart from TradingView
Michael Shannon Sims, a founder and promoter of OmegaPro, and Juan Carlos Reynoso, who led OmegaPro’s operations in Latin America and some parts of the U.S.
GameSquare, a Nasdaq-listed gaming and media company, is making a major move into crypto. The board has approved a phased investment of up to $100 million in Ethereum (ETH), marking a bold shift in its treasury strategy. To kick things off, the company priced a public offering of 8.42 million shares at $0.95, raising $8 …
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Major news outlets The Wall Street Journal, the Financial Times and The New York Times published just 13 articles on Bitcoin in Q2, according to research from Perception.
Dogecoin started a fresh increase above the $0.1680 zone against the US Dollar. DOGE is now consolidating and might aim for a move above $0.1720. DOGE price started a fresh increase above the $0.1650 and $0.1680 levels. The price is trading above the $0.1680 level and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There is a bullish trend line forming with support at $0.1680 on the hourly chart of the DOGE/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The price could start a fresh rally if it clears the $0.1720 and $0.1750 resistance levels. Dogecoin Price Eyes More Gains Dogecoin price started a fresh increase from the $0.1650 zone, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. DOGE was able to climb above the $0.1665 and $0.1680 resistance levels. The bulls even pushed the price above the $0.170 resistance. There was a steady increase and the price even spiked above the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $0.1722 swing high to the $0.1657 low. Dogecoin price is now trading above the $0.1680 level and the 100-hourly simple moving average. Besides, there is a bullish trend line forming with support at $0.1680 on the hourly chart of the DOGE/USD pair. Immediate resistance on the upside is near the $0.1720 level. The first major resistance for the bulls could be near the $0.1730 level or the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $0.1722 swing high to the $0.1657 low. The next major resistance is near the $0.1750 level. A close above the $0.1750 resistance might send the price toward the $0.180 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $0.200 level. The next major stop for the bulls might be $0.2120. Another Decline In DOGE? If DOGE’s price fails to climb above the $0.1750 level, it could start another decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $0.1680 level or the trend line zone. The next major support is near the $0.1650 level. The main support sits at $0.1610. If there is a downside break below the $0.1610 support, the price could decline further. In the stated case, the price might decline toward the $0.1550 level or even $0.1520 in the near term. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for DOGE/USD is now gaining momentum in the bullish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for DOGE/USD is now above the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $0.1680 and $0.1650. Major Resistance Levels – $0.1720 and $0.1750.