The House is considering a proposal that would require the Department of Veterans Affairs to examine how distributed ledger technology, such as blockchain, can enhance the agency’s claims systems. The “Veterans Affairs Distributed Ledger Innovation Act of 2025” (H.R. 3455), introduced May 15 by Rep. Nancy Mace, passed its first checkpoint with a June 11 […]
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The FTX Recovery Trust has set Aug. 15 as the record date for its next distribution to creditors, with payments expected to begin around Sept. 30, according to a statement released on July 23. The window covers holders of allowed Class 5 Customer Entitlement Claims and Class 6 General Unsecured Claims under the confirmed plan, […]
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Litecoin (LTC) is picking up speed. The coin is now trading at $116 after rising 20% over the last seven days. Trade volume has also jumped by 1.30%, hitting $1.27 billion. Related Reading: Too Pricey? Expert Says XRP Beats Bitcoin And Ethereum Right Now That’s a clear sign of growing activity. Over the past week, LTC has surged by 24%, reaching a high of $119.21. For many traders watching the charts, momentum is starting to build again. Bulls Eye $125 As Momentum Builds Crypto analyst Naveed said Litecoin has broken through a key resistance level. According to him, the price “filled the fair value gap” and moved higher just as predicted. The next target now falls in the $120–$125 zone. That’s the level many traders are watching as a potential breakout point. $LTC just broke above a key level just as told before and is now flying at $118.26 – Price filled the FVG and pushed HIGHER – Target hit ✅ Next target: $120–$125 zone Let’s see if bulls can keep it going https://t.co/ozGP3gVXA3 pic.twitter.com/PB59Jy832U — Naveed (@navex_eth) July 21, 2025 The growing optimism isn’t just about short-term moves. Some analysts have projected that LTC might reach as high as $262 sometime in 2025, even after a rough start to the year. Their outlook includes a rise to $140, followed by a potential dip under $94 before making a comeback. The long-term picture includes a shot at the previous all-time high of $413, although that’s a steep climb from where it is now. Litecoin Sentiment Turns Bullish Meanwhile, CoinCodex gave a more conservative outlook. They expect LTC to rise by 15% and hit $134 by August 22, 2025. Their technical indicators show that the overall sentiment is bullish. Also, the Fear & Greed Index is currently sitting at 74, which points to high confidence—or greed—among investors. LTC has registered gains on 19 of the previous 30 trading days. That’s approximately 60% of the time, with price fluctuations of nearly 11%. It’s an indicator that Litecoin’s price is going up, but it’s not doing so in a linear motion. Investors are finding space for appreciation but are aware the market is still volatile. Market Watching $140 After $125 Test If LTC clears the $125 resistance, the path toward $140 could open up. A lot of traders agree this level is important, not just from a technical point of view but also because of growing market interest. Social chatter is increasing, and trading activity is starting to pick up across different crypto exchanges. Related Reading: Solana DeFi Rebirth: TVL Breaks Past $14 Billion Amid Price Surge However, not everything is certain. Global markets are still reactive to such things as interest rate changes, inflation reports, or policy changes. Crypto regulation is also something that might shift sentiment very rapidly. But Litecoin’s recent resilience has allowed it to outshine altcoins during this month. With $134 in sight and a possible return to $262 in 2025, Litecoin is showing signs of life again. Whether it can sustain the rally will depend on what happens next—especially around that $125 line. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView
With the trial of the Tornado Cash co-founder ending its eighth day, a witness testified Roman Storm had control over some of the funds connected to the mixing service.
A pro-crypto US government, near-insatiable institutional investor demand, and the chance for ETH staking ETFs made ETH a top performer last week.
After a $10 million loss became public on X, crypto hedge fund Asymmetric is pivoting away from liquid trading strategies.
After nearly eight years of being trapped under a long-term resistance line, XRP is set to make headlines again as it inches closer to a historic breakout against Bitcoin (BTC). With XRP Spot ETF approvals still pending, this breakout could signal the start of a significant shift in momentum and price trajectory. XRP To Break Major Resistance Against Bitcoin The XRP/BTC trading pair is rapidly approaching a critical technical breakout that could reshape its long-term value outlook. Crypto market expert Gordon noted in his chart analysis on X social media that XRP/BTC is close to breaching an 8-year descending resistance line—a move that could spark a major structural change in the market. Related Reading: XRP Open Interest Explodes To January ATH Levels, Will Price Follow Above $3? A breakout from this resistance could not only signal the end of nearly a decade of underperformance against Bitcoin but also serve as a potential precursor to a broader revaluation of XRP. Gordon’s biweekly chart illustrates XRP’s historical struggle to gain ground against Bitcoin, with repeated rejections from a strong descending line that has acted as a barrier since 2017. However, after experiencing long years of consolidation and accumulation, XRP/BTC now appears to be forming a large Symmetrical Triangle, with the current price hovering just below the upper boundary of the formation. Based on Gordon’s analysis, this technical compression suggests an imminent breakout, especially as price action builds momentum. What makes this potential breakout even more intriguing is that XRP’s rising value and current momentum have occurred without any significant bullish catalysts. The upward movement in XRP/BTC comes even before any official news concerning a potential XRP Spot ETF approval. The anticipation surrounding this ETF is already palpable, and a favorable decision could act as a powerful catalyst for continued upside. This scenario aligns with Gordon’s assessment that a breakout from the 8-year trendline could be a gateway to a generational wealth opportunity. 2025 XRP Spot ETF Approval Odds Hit 95% According to new data shared by market expert Steph is Crypto, XRP has emerged as one of the front-runners in the race for Spot ETF approval in the United States (US). The analyst has stated that the probability of an XRP ETF approval by the US SEC in 2025 has increased to a whopping 95%. Related Reading: XRP Wave 3 Could Repeat 600% Surge From Nov 2025, Target Set For $15 XRP currently shares the highest projected odds of approval alongside Litecoin and Solana, signaling a major shift in sentiment toward altcoin-based ETFs. Already, a growing number of institutional asset managers are investing in this ETF, including Grayscale, Bitwise, 21Shares, WisdomTree, Canary, and others. Just a few days ago, reports also revealed that the SEC has officially approved the conversion of the Bitwise 10 Crypto Index Fund into an ETF, which will include assets such as XRP, BTC, ETH, and others. Featured image from Getty Images, chart from Tradingview.com
Block joined the S&P 500 on July 23, replacing Hess after the oil producer’s $54 billion acquisition by Chevron, a reshuffle that sent Block’s stock up 10.7% from the July 18 open of $72.01 to $79.69 by press time. The company announced the addition on July 18, prompting investors to position ahead of index-tracking funds […]
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FTX will begin its next creditor payout on September 30, 2025, following a $1.9B reserve reduction and August 15 record date.
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SOL is down nearly 10% on the day, but charts suggest the bull trend remains intact.
Nature’s Miracle, Upexi and Japan's Kitabo are the latest companies adopting crypto treasury strategies.
President Trump's American AI Action Plan is here, and it's drawing praise—and criticism—for prioritizing growth over safety.
The cryptocurrency market recorded more than $669 million in net liquidations on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. The altcoin market accounted for the lion’s share of the $563 million in long liquidations during the past 24 hours. According to market aggregate data from Coinglass, the ETH and XRP trading pairs recorded net liquidations of about $126 …
Solana Labs and Jito Labs have been named as co-defendants in a newly amended federal lawsuit that accuses them of playing a central role in an alleged $1.5 billion fraud tied to the Solana-based memecoin launchpad Pump.Fun. The amended lawsuit, filed on July 22 by Burwick Law in the Southern District of New York, expands […]
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Bitcoin hovers just below its mid‑May record at roughly $119,000, while the global crypto‑asset capitalisation approaches $4 trillion, but traders say the real test will come in the last week of July, when an unusually dense cluster of US macro‑policy events collides with an intensifying legal battle over President Trump’s tariffs. “The last few days of July will set the stage for markets for the rest of the year imo. FOMC meeting where dovish dissents are looking very likely. QRA meeting where we will get a look into how willing Bessent is going to be to try to weaponize treasury issuance for the first time since being chair. Tariff letter deadlines. The Supreme Court will begin deliberating on whether tariffs via executive order are legal or not. No big edge on either side right now personally, will just react once we get clarity. Stay frosty,” Forward Guidance host Felix Jauvin wrote via X. July’s Final Days Could Shape Crypto The two‑day Federal Open Market Committee meeting on 29–30 July is the first shot. Governor Christopher Waller, speaking last week, laid out the case for an immediate 25‑basis‑point rate cut, arguing that tariff‑linked inflation looks “temporary” and that the labour market is “under strain.” Related Reading: House Passes Major Bills During ‘Crypto Week,’ But Significant Changes May Take Time Prediction‑market platform Kalshi assigns a 40 % probability to two cuts and a 13 % probability to three cuts by December; Goldman Sachs now places the first move in September, but traders emphasise that even a single dovish dissent next week would cement that timetable. As The Kobeissi Letter summed up in a widely shared post: “Rate cuts are coming … Next week’s Fed meeting will pave the path for a September rate cut.” Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has broken with predecessors’ reticence by all but instructing the central bank to move sooner. “If [tariff] inflation isn’t sticky, they could do it sooner than September,” he told Fox News on 1 July, after stating two months earlier that “the bond market is sending a signal that the Fed should be cutting.” Only hours after the Fed decision, Bessent will unveil the Treasury’s third‑quarter borrowing plans at the Quarterly Refunding Announcement. The agenda published on 11 July flags a noon release on 30 July. Desks are watching not just the size but the maturity mix: Bessent’s advisers have floated heavier use of short‑dated bills to “manage the yield curve,” a move that would soak up the very cash that cycles into stablecoins and crypto risk. Tariffs Come Back Into Focus Trade policy is the second pressure point. A 7 July executive order extended reciprocal tariffs and launched a volley of tariff‑rate letters to trading partners; the new levies take effect on 1 August unless renegotiated. Bessent flies to Stockholm next week in a last‑minute bid to defer a mooted 100 % surcharge on Chinese imports, underscoring how fluid the landscape remains. Related Reading: 2025 Crypto Thefts Spike: Stolen Funds Hit $2.7 Billion In H1– Report Even if diplomats buy time, lawyers may not. The Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has set 31 July for expedited oral argument on V.O.S. Selections v. Trump, a case that could decide whether a president can impose tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. Petitioners have already asked the Supreme Court for review before judgment, calling the tariffs a “$600 bn annual tax.” A ruling to curtail executive trade powers would remove what many bitcoin bulls see as a long‑term inflation tail‑risk; the opposite outcome could entrench the policy. Real yields—now the dominant macro driver of Bitcoin—move inversely to rate‑cut expectations and Treasury supply. The benchmark 10‑year has fallen about 30 bp in three sessions to 4.34 %, mirroring BTC’s 8 % bounce over the same period. For now, the market’s playbook is simple: Watch the Fed dots, count the bills in the QRA, read the tariff letters—and, as Jauvin advised, “stay frosty.” At press time, total crypto market cap stood at $3.81 trillion. Featured image from Shutterstock, chart from TradingView.com
Lawmakers are expected to break in a matter of days, but there are still items on the legislative agenda to address, including two crypto bills passed by the House.
A new accounting rule this year lets companies mark crypto assets to market, benefiting Tesla’s balance sheet.
The firm’s business model revolves around “blockchain securities.”
Solana-based tokenized stocks surpassed $100 million in market capitalization less than one month since their official launch on June 30. According to rwa.xyz data, the tokenized stock market on Solana is valued at nearly $102 million as of July 22, representing a 242% increase from its $29.8 million size at the debut date. This market […]
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Block’s inclusion in the S&P 500 could indirectly increase equity investors' exposure to Bitcoin and the asset’s mainstream acceptance.
McCann is shutting down crypto fund after steep losses and shifting his focus to long-term blockchain investments.
Litecoin Foundation founder Charlie Lee will be joining MEI Pharma's board of directors.
Joe McCann is shutting down Asymmetrics Liquid Fund after a 78% loss, as he seeks $1B for a new Solana treasury firm.
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XRP’s tight range trading resolved to the downside, but lower levels are expected to attract buyers.
BNB, the native cryptocurrency of BNB Chain, crossed the $800 level in early Asian trading on Wednesday to set a new all-time high of $801. Related Reading: Too Pricey? Expert Says XRP Beats Bitcoin And Ethereum Right Now The surge came after a 5% increase over the last 24 hours and a 13% gain in the last week, taking BNB’s market capitalization to over $110 billion. Currently, it ranks as the fifth-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization. Spike In Volume And Derivatives Trading Volume trading around BNB has increased strongly. According to Coinglass data, daily volume rose over 40% to over $3 billion. Derivatives volume surged 31% to $2.18 billion, while open interest in BNB futures increased 19% to $1.23 billion. These represent an expanding tide of speculation and demand for the asset, perhaps fueled by fresh money flowing into the market. A good deal of this movement seems to be riding on bullish momentum forming around BNB’s recent price action. The token has been in an uptrend for weeks now, and this breakout above its previous highs indicates buyers are remaining bullish, even as there are indications that the market is heating up. Meanwhile, the relative strength index (RSI) is also well into overbought conditions at 87.50. When the RSI crosses above 70, it generally means that a pullback may be imminent. Nevertheless, the uptrend is still in place. BNB is well above its 20-day simple moving average of $704. Price is higher with good volume, and this is a combination that is commonly used to confirm trend strength. Nano Labs Buys $90 Million Worth Of BNB Institutional buying could be propelling the rally. On July 22, China-founded Web3 infrastructure company Nano Labs Ltd announced it had added 120,000 BNB tokens to its holdings—worth around $90 million. According to the company, it bought over-the-counter at an average cost of $707 per BNB. Nano Labs stated that it views BNB as a strategic reserve asset and will continue to add to its holdings. It also stated that it will invest in companies that are dedicated to the BNB ecosystem. Such a long-term commitment brings an element of confidence for retail investors tracking the token’s movements closely. All the hype aside, there are beginning to appear some warning signs. BNB is now trading above the top Bollinger Band, an indication that the token may be getting stretched. Related Reading: Solana DeFi Rebirth: TVL Breaks Past $14 Billion Amid Price Surge Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView
The White House on Wednesday released its plan to make the United States a global leader in artificial intelligence research and development.
VERT, a Brazilian fund management and securitization firm, has launched a blockchain-based platform on the XRP Ledger (XRPL) to modernize the issue and management of agribusiness credit. According to a July 23 statement, the platform’s first significant transaction involves the tokenization of a BRL 700 million (~$130 million) Agribusiness Receivables Certificate (CRA), marking a substantial […]
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MoonPay introduces liquid staking for Solana as the network sees record staking activity, ETF inflows and major treasury buys from firms like DeFi Dev and Upexi.
White House crypto report due July 30 may include Bitcoin reserve details, national security plans, and crypto regulatory proposals.
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Cramer's Bitcoin investment highlights growing concerns over national debt, prompting discussions on alternative financial safeguards.
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