Satoshi-era Bitcoin whale shifts second 40K BTC pile to Galaxy Digital
Kadan Stadelmann, chief technology officer at Komodo Platform, speculates the whale might be securing its “jaw-dropping profits” after 14 years of holding.
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GENIUS Act heads to Trump’s desk: Here’s what will change
The stablecoin-regulating GENIUS Act is headed to Donald Trump’s desk, which is expected to shake up how stablecoins operate in the US and abroad.
Crypto market cap nears $4T, just behind the biggest company in the world
Surges in the price of Ether and XRP have driven total crypto market capitalization to record highs just shy of $4 trillion.
BTC Digital ditches Bitcoin for Ethereum in ‘transformative’ shift
The mining firm has raised $6 million and is set to dump Bitcoin in favor of Ethereum, targeting tens of millions in ETH reserves by year-end.
Ether rockets 47% in a month as hedge fund says ‘rapid reversal’ unlikely
The “hard data” signals that Ether is not due for a correction anytime soon, according to Felix Xu, a partner at crypto hedge fund ZX Squared Capital.
Trump eyes executive order to open up retirement funds to crypto: FT
White House spokesman Kush Desai told Cointelegraph that “No decisions should be deemed official,” unless it comes directly from President Trump himself.
Trump’s court pick would bring crypto baggage to the bench
The president’s pick to sit on an appellate court covering Silicon Valley has represented several blockchain entities in courts.
US to investigate Brazil’s digital payment system
As Brazil’s Pix system expands and BRICS eyes a reserve currency, Trump responds with a 50% tariff and a sweeping trade investigation.
300% DOGE price rally expected if this key price level is reclaimed
DOGE gained 18% this week, and multiple data points suggest a 300% rally is possible before the end of 2025.
Canary Capital bets on Injective with staked ETF filing
The move follows SEC guidance treating staking rewards as income, enabling asset managers like Canary to back blockchain-based tokens through delegated staking.
US prosecutors expect to close case against Roman Storm by July 25
The fourth day of the Tornado Cash developer’s criminal trial in New York kicked off with witnesses from the FBI.
Wall Street piles into Ethereum as stablecoins are greenlit and RWAs expand
Ethereum’s role in stablecoins, RWAs, and DeFi is fueling institutional interest, positioning ETH as a reserve asset, store of value, and digital oil.
Nasdaq files application to add staking for BlackRock iShares ETH ETF
Staking for crypto exchange-traded funds has been a feature long sought by traditional financial institutions and asset managers.
Bitcoin-backed mortgages debut in Australia amid housing crisis
Australia’s Block Earner has launched a Bitcoin-backed mortgage as a new path into the property market, following a regulatory win that cleared the way for crypto-backed lending.
SUI’s next ‘altcoin season’ stop could be $5: Here’s why
The start of a new altcoin season could play a key role in sending SUI toward $5.
Semler Scientific adds $25M in Bitcoin, but stock slides 22% YTD
The company's stock price has been in a negative trend in 2025, indicating that a Bitcoin strategy is not a “panacea,” according to an analyst.
US House passes market structure bill as crypto week continues
The first of three bills on Republicans’ crypto agenda passed with bipartisan support despite continued pushback from Democrats over claims of corruption and conflicts of interest.
Bitcoin smack dab in the middle of its adoption curve: Fidelity analyst
Data from Fidelity Investments suggests that Bitcoin is still mid-cycle in its adoption curve as institutional interest and inflows signal asset maturity.
Bitcoin resistance at $120K hints at consolidation before impulse rally to $135K
Bitcoin technical charts suggest BTC could remain range-bound for an extended period of time. Cointelegraph explains why.
XRP cloud mining in 2025: How much can you really earn?
XRP cloud mining is possible in 2025, but approach with caution, as risks often outweigh the rewards.
Crypto Week Day 4: US lawmakers remain divided on key bills
Republicans and Democrats tussled over the Trump family’s crypto ties, consumer protections, and backing stablecoins with fiat assets.
LINK news update: Pro crypto convergence in TradFi and DeFi may start rally to $18
LINK price is on the verge of confirming a historically bullish pattern, which could send the altcoin’s price above $18.
Bhutan should embrace decentralized identity systems
Bhutan’s unique naming culture and values of sovereignty make it a strong candidate for adopting blockchain-based identity systems.
Japan just found a way to let you earn XRP without spending yen
Aplus and SBI VC Trade launch Japan’s first point-to-crypto program, letting users earn XRP, BTC and ETH from everyday spending.
Ethereum looks to break $3,500 as RSI 'buy signal' targets $10K ETH price
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.
USDt market cap hits $160B, cementing its ‘digital dollar’ role: Tether CEO
Tether’s USDt stablecoin has surpassed $160 billion market cap, confirming its place as the digital dollar, as Tron leads in blockchain supply.
RGB Protocol to bring tokenized assets, USDT to Bitcoin
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 TVL jumps 22x to $7B, but trust remains an issue
BTCFi TVL soared from $304 million to $7 billion in 2024 — driven by new protocols and institutional inflows — but trust, risks, and infrastructure hurdles still hinder adoption.
DEX-to-CEX ratio hits new high as crypto traders flee centralization
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.
Bitcoin’s next chapter: From passive asset to financial powerhouse
This episode of the Clear Crypto Podcast uncovers how Bitcoin is shedding its passive role and becoming a usable financial tool through wrapped assets, bridges and new DeFi use cases.