WLFI’s USD1 stablecoin will be used as a collateral asset on Falcon Finance, fueling regulatory concerns about potential conflicts of interest related to the Trump family-backed platform.
Ripple claims hundreds of bank partners, but with a 30%–40% drop in XRPL activity and institutional use concentrated offchain, transparency concerns persist.
Investors are uncertain and moving their Bitcoin off exchanges, while stablecoins are set to take off after GENIUS passed.
Japan is proposing a major reform in its tax regime for crypto assets. If passed, these changes will make digital asset investing simpler for crypto investors.
Twenty One Capital, backed by Cantor Fitzgerald and Tether, may begin issuing US dollar loans using Bitcoin as collateral.
Ripple co-founder David Schwartz addressed concerns over a 30-40% decline in XRP Ledger (XRPL) activity, explaining that many banking partners settle transactions offchain. While Ripple claims hundreds of bank collaborations, institutional use primarily occurs outside the blockchain, contributing to lower onchain volume. This offchain settlement approach raises ongoing transparency questions about XRPL usage and the …
Coinbase and JPMorgan Chase partner to bring crypto purchases, stablecoin rewards and direct bank integrations to Chase customers.
A major $1.3 million bet has been placed on Polymarket predicting that the U.S. Federal Reserve will keep interest rates unchanged at today’s policy meeting. This high-stakes wager reflects strong market expectations that the Fed will maintain its current rate, following recent pauses and cautious signals from officials. The decision comes as investors watch closely …
Trump really doesn’t hold back! The U.S. economy grew faster than expected last quarter and President Donald Trump wasted no time turning up the pressure on the Federal Reserve. In a post on Truth Social, the President called out Fed Chair Jerome Powell once again: “2Q GDP JUST OUT: 3%, WAY BETTER THAN EXPECTED! ‘Too …
After existential hacks, deep upgrades and mass adoption, how will Ethereum evolve from here? Leading players from the ecosystem weigh in.
The White House just released its latest crypto report—but there’s a key thing missing: any mention of a strategic Bitcoin reserve. Despite growing calls for the U.S. to consider holding BTC as a national asset, the report stays silent on the idea. Trump’s Bold Crypto Push President Trump’s pro-crypto administration is gearing up to launch …
Bitcoin remains trapped in a tight consolidation range that began over two weeks ago, fueling expectations of an imminent breakout or breakdown. The lack of decisive movement has created a state of market indecision, with neither bulls nor bears taking full control. Price continues to hover between key support and resistance levels, showing no strong signs of accumulation or distribution. Related Reading: Bitcoin Long-Term Holders Begin Distribution: Mirroring Fall 2024 Cycle According to new data from CryptoQuant, the Bitcoin Heat Macro Phase—a metric that reflects the overall temperature of the market—currently sits at a neutral level. This indicates that market conditions are balanced, with no clear dominance from buyers or sellers. Profit-taking remains moderate, ETF inflows have slowed, and long-term holder activity is stable, all of which support the view that the market is in a wait-and-see mode. The current structure suggests that a major move is likely approaching. With volatility compressed and the market treading water, traders and investors are closely watching for a signal that will define the next leg. Whether Bitcoin breaks out toward new highs or rolls over into a correction, the coming days will be crucial in shaping the short-term trend and broader sentiment across the crypto landscape. Bitcoin Heat Macro Phase Signals Neutral Market Top analyst Axel Adler recently shared insights into the Bitcoin Heat Macro Phase—a metric that condenses several key market indicators into a single scalar value, offering a simplified yet powerful view of where Bitcoin stands in its broader macro cycle. The metric combines data points such as overvaluation assessments, profit-taking activity, long-term holder (LTH) selling pressure, and ETF inflows to gauge whether the market is overheated or entering a favorable accumulation zone. When the Heat Macro Phase reaches high values near 50%, it typically signals that these components are at their upper historical bounds—suggesting an overheated market that may be nearing a distribution phase or a correction. Conversely, readings closer to 30% reflect cooler market conditions: lower profit-taking, modest ETF activity, and minimal LTH selling. These scenarios often indicate that the market is undervalued and ripe for accumulation. Currently, the Bitcoin Heat Macro Phase sits at 44%, putting it squarely in the neutral zone. Adler explains that this level reflects a balanced market environment—neither overbought nor undervalued. There’s no clear dominance by bulls or bears. Profit-taking is beginning to accelerate, but it hasn’t reached a level that would suggest a broader exit is underway. This mid-range reading aligns with Bitcoin’s recent price action, which has remained in a tight consolidation for over two weeks. As the metric hovers in neutral territory, it reinforces the idea that the next significant move—whether upward toward new highs or downward in a correction—will depend entirely on upcoming price behavior. For now, the Bitcoin Heat Macro Phase acts as a market barometer, signaling patience as investors wait for the next breakout or breakdown to confirm direction. Related Reading: Bitcoin Demand Builds at $117K: Cost Basis Distribution Defines Key Support Level BTC Price Action Details: Tight Consolidation Bitcoin continues to consolidate between well-defined support and resistance levels, currently trading at $118,269.81 on the 12-hour chart. The price action has remained confined within a horizontal range, with upper resistance at $122,077 and strong support at $115,724. This range has persisted for over two weeks, reflecting a phase of indecision where neither bulls nor bears have asserted dominance. The 50, 100, and 200 SMAs—located at $116,342, $111,334, and $106,668, respectively—are all trending upward, suggesting that the broader structure remains bullish. BTC is currently trading above all key moving averages, which are acting as dynamic support. However, volume has decreased significantly, indicating a lack of conviction from both sides of the market. Related Reading: Abraxas Capital Faces $100M Unrealized Loss On $800M Crypto Short Positions – Details The tightening structure suggests that a breakout is approaching. If buyers manage to push BTC above $122K with strong volume, the next leg higher toward new all-time highs could follow. On the other hand, a breakdown below $115K would invalidate the current setup and open the door to a deeper correction. Featured image from Dall-E, chart from TradingView
Bitcoin, the world’s most valuable cryptocurrency, dipped by 1.02% in the last 24 hours and is now trading at $117,677.26. But Bitcoin isn’t alone in this pullback. XRP faced a bigger drop than most, falling over 3% to $3.08 in the past day. Several other top cryptocurrencies are also facing declines. Dogecoin has fallen over …
The deal underscores the growing role of Brazil as a tokenization hub in the region.
Support has been established at $3.74, with resistance at the $3.83 level.
Institutional and retail demand for Bitcoin ETFs is surging, with cumulative fund inflows topping 600,000 BTC, about 3.3% of Bitcoin’s total supply. This vertical rise in ETF holdings has closely tracked the cryptocurrency’s 160% price surge, with Bitcoin recently advancing from $46,000 to a record $119,000. Analysts point to ETF inflows as a key market …
The U.S. Department of Justice has confirmed that Dragonfly Ventures is not under investigation for its past investment in Tornado Cash. This update comes just as Roman Storm’s high-profile crypto trial moves toward its conclusion in New York. Here’s everything you need to know. DOJ Steps Back from Dragonfly Allegations In a post on X, …
Ripple’s Chief Technology Officer, David Schwartz, has revealed that regulatory risks are the main reason why the company and its partners have not embraced the XRP Ledger’s decentralized exchange (DEX) for payment settlements. The statement came in response to a user on X (formerly Twitter) who questioned the DEX’s underwhelming activity despite Ripple’s wide-ranging institutional […]
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A recent viral story shared by TikTok user Steve shows a new level of sophistication in phishing scams. Gone are the days of poorly written emails filled with grammatical and logical errors. Now, scammers have figured out how to mimic real customer support email addresses – in this case, from Coinbase itself. Voice Phishing – ‘Vishing’ Latest Scam Tool The scam follows a consistent pattern. The victim receives an automated voicemail from a U.S. phone number claiming to be Coinbase, warning of suspicious account activity. Then, the scammer makes a live follow-up call from a supposed Coinbase support team member, stating there has been an unauthorized attempt to change the victim’s email and phone number. The scam unfolds quite simply—while attempting to ‘stop’ the supposed unauthorized attempt, the scammers gradually build the victim’s trust and collect information. Eventually, often after multiple calls from different numbers and various ways of ‘confirming’ the scammers were legitimate, the phishing attempt reaches its peak, and the victim is asked for their wallet keyphrase. TikTok user Steve remained suspicious and recognized that asking for a seed phrase is the one inviolable law of crypto: ‘not your keys, not your crypto.’ Give up that seed phrase, and you no longer control your digital assets. But the mix of fear and urgency – stop the threat now! – can compel people to reveal information they would never share otherwise. Phishing Attempts Build Off Leaked Data Trust is built on information, and during interactions, scammers often refer to key personal data. They used his real name and email address obtained through leaked data to appear legitimate. Coinbase experienced several significant data breaches in the past, including a major leak of private information in May. The company estimates that social engineering scams cost them over $300 million annually. It also disclosed that personal data from as many as 97,000 users was exposed through bribed or compromised call center staff. Coinbase branding is also a key part of the scheme, with scammers using websites and emails that closely resemble the real ones. Fraudsters reportedly deceive users through cloned emails, spoofed caller IDs, PBX systems, and even pre-generated seed phrases. Private Keys, Non-Custodial Wallets Key to Defeating Phishing Scams In the end, never divulge your key phrase. And along with that, use a non-custodial wallet. Savvy crypto investors can protect themselves from most attacks by personally keeping your keys and not depending on a third party. Using a wallet with the most recent crypto security features is also important. Luckily, Best Wallet app offers MPC and biometric security – and is fully non-custodial. Best Wallet Token ($BEST) – Advanced Security Meets Web3 Utility Best Wallet Token ($BEST) offers the best of both worlds – a no-KYC, non-custodial web3 wallet combined with the latest in crypto security measures. And the $BEST token enhances the wallet’s core functions. Beyond swaps, multiple wallets, and a growing list of supported chains and tokens, users also benefit from lower transaction fees, higher staking rewards, and early access to the best new crypto projects. Web3 wallets like Best Wallet are increasingly more than just places to store your digital assets; they serve as gateways to the emerging crypto economy. That’s certainly true with Best Wallet, which plans to introduce a Best Card to complement the wallet and token. The $BEST presale has already raised over $14M; with tokens priced at $0.025405 (and our price prediction showing a possible increase to $0.05106175), there’s never been a better time to get in on the project, so check out how to buy $BEST. Visit the Best Wallet Token presale to learn more about the project. $BEST, Best Practices Key To Defeating Phishing Attempts Ultimately, most scammers seek quick wins; victims who lack knowledge and willingly give up their information. Keep your keys to yourself and always use a non-custodial wallet. As always, we’d like to stress the importance of doing your own research. This isn’t financial advice.
The Trump administration’s White House crypto policy report, released on July 30, 2025, outlines regulatory proposals for stablecoins, tokenisation, and digital asset markets. It emphasises the need for clear frameworks to support innovation and market stability. However, the report does not provide new details on the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve established earlier this year. This omission …
Crypto markets are in a wait-and-watch phase, especially after Bitcoin is stuck in a tight range, and it’s making the entire altcoin market nervous. Meanwhile, top crypto analyst Altcoin Sherpa believes the next big altcoin rally depends entirely on Bitcoin’s next move. If BTC doesn’t explode out of this zone soon, altcoins could see a …
Market observers express concern over potential risks from crowded USD short positions, which could impact equities and crypto markets.
After shedding over 55% of its July gains, the SPK price is once again attempting a recovery as technical and fundamental factors align as August approaches. Notably, the token most recently bounced back from a key support level with a strong 30% intraday surge, raising investor interest despite ongoing token dilution concerns. SPK Price Slumps …
Ethereum turns 10 as corporate treasury firms and Wall Street entities increase their Ether holdings, signaling growing institutional adoption.
Indonesia's tax changes may boost government revenue but could deter foreign crypto platforms, impacting market dynamics and user costs.
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A preview of a White House report on digital assets makes further recommendations to areas already in motion within the Clarity Act to oversee crypto markets and the GENIUS Act for stablecoins.
World Liberty Financial (WLFI), the DeFi initiative tied to President Donald Trump, has made substantial investments of over $11 million into Ethereum and a new stablecoin project this week. These moves reflect WLFI’s growing ambition to build out core blockchain infrastructure and deepen its presence across the digital asset ecosystem. Falcon Finance On July 30, […]
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From the ICO craze and CryptoKitties to the Merge and spot ETFs, Ethereum’s first decade is a reflection of crypto’s most chaotic and innovative moments.
Credit card support is expected to launch this fall, while rewards redemption and bank account linking are slated for 2026.
JPMorganChase and Coinbase have signed a deal that will allow customers to buy crypto quicker and easier than before.