Ether’s bullish outlook strengthens as Bitcoin dominance falls below 60%, its lowest since February. Key takeaways: Analysts say Ether is undervalued and should be above $8,000, as global M2 money supply hits a record $95.58 trillion. A falling Bitcoin dominance adds fuel for ETH bulls, with Bitcoin’s market share dropping 8.5% since June 27. Read more
Vietnam will use the NDAChain network to power a decentralized identity solution that allows digital contract signing and counterparty verification. Vietnam launched a national blockchain platform designed to serve as the backbone for its expanding digital ecosystem. On Friday, Vietnam announced the state-run blockchain network, which will verify digital transactions and records across different sectors. The new platform, NDAChain, was developed by the country’s National Data Association (NDA) and will be operated by the Ministry of Public Security’s Data Innovation and Exploitation Center. Read more
Analysts expect a “pivotal stretch” in crypto markets, as institutional appetite and open interest are at peak levels. Corporate adoption of Bitcoin is accelerating, with 35 publicly traded companies now holding at least 1,000 BTC each, signaling growing institutional interest in the world’s largest cryptocurrency. Demand for Bitcoin (BTC) is soaring among public companies four months after US President Donald Trump’s executive order outlined the creation of a federal Bitcoin reserve for the world’s largest economy. According to Chris Kuiper, vice president of research at Fidelity Digital Assets, at least 35 public companies have now surpassed 1,000 BTC in holdings on their balance sheets, worth more than $116 billion at the time of writing, up from 24 companies at the end of Q1. Read more
Nigeria’s SEC Director-General Emomotimi Agama said the country welcomes stablecoin firms, marking a shift toward supportive crypto policy. Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Director-General Emomotimi Agama said the country was open to stablecoin businesses that comply with local regulations. According to a Thursday report by English-language local news outlet, The Cable, Agama said stablecoin companies that complied with local regulations were welcome in Nigeria. “Nigeria is open for stablecoin business, but on terms that protect our markets and empower Nigerians,” he said. “We have onboarded some firms focused on stablecoin applications, all while ensuring compliance with core risk management principles,” Agama said, adding that those companies were admitted through the SEC’s regulatory sandbox. Read more
Although some Ripple executives initially suggested that RLUSD might be limited to institutional use, the stablecoin is gaining traction in retail. Update (July 25, 12:10 pm UTC): This article has been updated to correct information related to Ethereum-issued RLUSD and rectify previous information about EVM sidechain-issued RLUSD. Ripple USD, a stablecoin issued by XRP coin issuer Ripple, was initially marketed as an “enterprise-focused” stablecoin but has since gained traction among retail users. Ripple officially introduced its Ripple USD (RLUSD) stablecoin in late 2024, with CEO Brad Garlinghouse highlighting its institutional focus, setting RLUSD apart from competitors primarily focused on retail use. Read more
OSL said its latest milestone reflects “strong recognition” of its digital asset business model. Digital asset platform OSL Group has secured $300 million in equity financing, marking the largest publicly disclosed equity raise in Asia’s crypto sector to date. On Friday, the company announced that it will deploy the funds in three growth areas: acquisitions, global business initiatives like payments and stablecoin infrastructure and boosting its working capital. The raise is part of OSL’s broader strategy to expand its international presence. OSL described the raise as a “milestone” for the company that signals market recognition of its long-term trajectory and crypto business model. Read more