Bitcoin Steadies at $118K as Analysts Flag Deeper Pullback Risks and Altcoin Rotation
Bitcoin steadied near $118,000 on Sunday, though analysts Lark Davis and Michaël van de Poppe warned of deeper corrections and choppy trading ahead.
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State of Crypto: Do Kwon Pleads Guilty
A few years after telling Terra/Luna investors that their funds were safe, Kwon admitted to misleading them.
Why Circle and Stripe (And Many Others) Are Launching Their Own Blockchains
Firms aim to own their settlement rails to boost efficiency, compliance and revenue from digital asset payments, analysts said.
Story Protocol Co-Founder Jason Zhao Steps Back to Pursue New AI Venture
Zhao will remain an adviser as Story Protocol enters its next phase under SY Lee’s leadership, while he launches Poseidon to bring AI into frontier industries like science and space.
Altcoins, Stablecoins, Tokenized Stocks Drive July’s Crypto Gains, Binance Says
The crypto market cap rose 13% in July with ether leading altcoins higher, stablecoins overtaking Visa and tokenized stocks surging 220%, Binance Research said.
Gemini Hires Goldmans, Citi, Morgan Stanley and Cantor as Lead Bookrunners for Its IPO
The company said its net revenue for the first six months of 2025 was $67.9 million, against a net loss of $282.5 million.
This Is the 'Best Investment Environment Ever', Says BlackRock’s CIO of Global Fixed Income
Rick Rieder cited strong earnings, high yields and low volatility as drivers of today’s favorable investing climate, while warning complacency remains a risk.
Adam Back’s $2.1B Bitcoin Treasury Play Set to Challenge MARA in BTC Holdings
Bitcoin Standard Treasury Co.'s SPAC deal combines fiat financing and a bitcoin-denominated PIPE, aiming to debut on the Nasdaq with over 30,000 BTC and an aggressive growth plan.
XRP Ledger Used by Nasdaq-Listed Pharma Distributor to Power Payment System for Pharmacies
The distributor is rolling out an XRPL-powered system for 6,500 pharmacies to speed up payments, cut costs and expand blockchain use in healthcare finance.
U.S. Fed Officially Scraps Specialist Group Meant to Oversee Crypto Issues
The Federal Reserve has shuttered the Novel Activities Supervision Program it built in 2023 that was — in part — meant to focus on banks' crypto activity.
Digital Asset Treasury Firms Plunge as Bitcoin Tumbles Below $117K, ETH Slides to $4.4K
The crypto rally continues to quickly reverse course just two days after bitcoin surged to a new record and ether soared to a five-year high.
Stellar Lumens Holds Firm as Network Growth Set Stage for Breakout
XLM trades in a tight range with strong support at $0.42 as record wallet growth and rising total value locked fuel optimism for a push toward the $0.50 resistance — and potentially beyond.
Czech Police Arrest Donor in Billion-Dollar Bitcoin Scandal: Report
Authorities detain convicted trafficker Tomáš Jiřikovský in probe over bitcoin gifted to Ministry of Justice, with the case expanding to money laundering and drug charges.
HBAR Swings 6% as Institutional Activity Signals Support and Resistance Levels
Hedera’s token rebounded sharply from overnight lows before retreating on heavy selling, as ETF filings and cross-chain integrations underscored growing institutional engagement.
Crypto Hackers Capitalize on ETH Surge, Offloading $72M This Week
Three high-profile exploiters have taken advantage of ether’s rally to liquidate stolen funds, pocketing tens of millions in extra profits.
Galaxy Secures $1.4B to Expand Helios Data Center for AI and HPC
The firm, led by Mike Novogratz, projected its deal with AI cloud firm CoreWeave could generate $1 billion in annual revenue over 15 years.
Trump's SEC Chair Says Agency Is 'Mobilizing' to Update Custody, Other Guidance
SEC Chair Paul Atkins appeared on "Mornings With Maria" to discuss his recently announced "Project Crypto.
CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Avalanche (AVAX) Gains 3.4% as Index Trades Higher
Cardano (ADA) was also a top performer, rising 3.4% from Thursday.
BONK Holds Key Support After Heavy Selling Hits Solana Meme Token
BONK stabilizes after testing major support, with institutional traders eyeing potential upside from current consolidation zone
Hyperbeat Secures $5.2M Backing From ether.Fi, Electric Capital
The raise will be used to build out their yield infrastructure for traders, protocols, and institutions that are tapped into the Hyperliquid ecosystem.
Bitcoin Rally Stalls on U.S. Inflation, Policy Whiplash: Crypto Daybook Americas
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Bitcoin and Strategy Lead Risk-Adjusted Returns as Volatility Falls
BTC and MSTR post Sharpe ratios above 2.0, far outpacing tech peers around 1.0, while implied volatility drops to new lows.
Circle to Offer 10 Million Class A Shares at $130 Each
The price is more than quadruple the June IPO price of $31 when the company debuted on the New York Stock Exchange.
Hong Kong Regulator Tightens Custody Standards for Licensed Crypto Exchanges
A regulatory review earlier this year found weaknesses in some exchanges’ cyber defenses, prompting the SFC to set new custody standards for licensed platforms.
Altcoin Season Could Begin in September as Bitcoin’s Grip on Crypto Market Weakens: Coinbase Institutional
Coinbase expects falling bitcoin dominance, improving liquidity and renewed investor appetite to shift gains toward altcoins starting in September.