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Coinbase stock soared to a new all-time high of $436 during early trading on July 18, driven by renewed investor confidence following significant legislative wins for the crypto industry. According to Yahoo Finance data, this is the highest price for Coinbase shares since the company debuted on the Nasdaq in 2021. The price increase also […] The post Coinbase hits new high of $436 as insiders offload $230 million in shares this week appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Backpack Exchange has launched a non-profit claims sale channel enabling FTX creditors to sell their bankruptcy claims to third-party buyers, offering an alternative to waiting for official distributions that have already returned $6.2 billion across two major payment rounds. The post Backpack Launches FTX Debt Marketplace for Creditors to Sell Claims to Third-Party Buyers appeared first on Cryptonews.

The GENIUS Act has cleared Congress, reshaping U.S. stablecoin oversight and prompting Ripple and Circle to apply for bank charters. Investment expert Alice Li explains this move as future-proofing operations amid rising regulatory pressure, with the sector expected to split into institutional and DeFi camps. The post GENIUS Act Reshapes Stablecoin Strategy, Says Foresight Ventures Partner appeared first on Cryptonews.

Public companies are increasingly adding altcoins like Ether (ETH), Solana’s SOL, and XRP to their treasury strategies, according to a new report from Animoca Brands Research. The post Public Companies Increase ETH, XRP, SOL Holdings as Part of Growing Treasury Strategies: Animoca Brands appeared first on Cryptonews.

Shane Donovan Moore, once a trusted figure in Seattle’s rugby circles, exploited friendships, the allure of crypto, and a façade of high-tech mining to siphon nearly $1 million. The post Ex-Rugby Star Jailed for $900K Crypto Ponzi Scheme—How a Sportsman Scammed 40+ Investors appeared first on Cryptonews.

Despite potential risks, Bitcoin is likely to continue rising this year, though the same can’t be said for the vast majority of altcoins, according to the latest report by Coinbase Institutional and Glassnode. The post BTC’s Upwards Trajectory is Unshaken, But Few Altcoins Will Perform Well – Coinbase and Glassnode appeared first on Cryptonews.

The global cryptocurrency market capitalization has reached the $4 trillion milestone for the first time, driven by massive capital inflows with Bitcoin dominating over 59% of total crypto market valuation. The post Bitcoin Price Prediction 18 July, 2025: Can BTC Go To $142K, As Crypto Market Cap Hits $4 Trillion For the First Time Ever? appeared first on Cryptonews.

XRP hits ATH, ETH nears $4k. BlackRock files to add staking to ETH ETF. Crypto market cap hits $4T for the first time. Trump to sign EO allowing crypto in 401k. Trump backs crypto tax exemptions: WH. Sharplink buys $115m ETH, to raise $6b to buy more. Whale moves $4.8b BTC more to Galaxy Digital. Adam Back launches BTC SPV with 30k BTC. Coinbase stock hits ATH, +60% m/m. Bit Origin to raise $500m to buy DOGE. Thumzup Media to buy $250m crypto. GameSquare to buy $70m ETH. Stablecoin market cap hits $260b. Tether minted $3b USDT in less than a day. Atkins wants to incentivize tokenisation. Backpack launches FTX claims sales channel. Russia’s Sberbank to offer crypto custody services. Leshner’s takeover of LQR falls through

SEC Chair Paul Atkins signaled openness to including cryptocurrencies in 401(k) retirement plans, stressing the importance of investor education. US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Paul Atkins showed openness to allowing cryptocurrencies in 401 (k) retirement plans for Americans, but highlighted the need for responsible disclosure. During a Bloomberg interview published Friday, Atkins did not rule out allowing cryptocurrencies into 401 (k) plans. Still, he emphasized that education on the risks associated with such an investment is crucial. “Disclosure is key and that people need to know what they are getting into,” Atkins said when asked about the potential inclusion of crypto into 401 (k) plans. Still, he added that he looks “forward to whatever may come out from the president.” Read more

Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party started accepting crypto donations last month, now a Labour MP is arguing it should be banned.

Web3’s current trading infrastructure fails to offer institutional participants privacy, scale and sophistication. It lags behind market maturity, leaving institutional and large-scale traders underserved. Opinion by: Anish Mohammed, co-founder of Panther Protocol Binance co-founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao’s recent proposal to create a dark-pool perpetual swap decentralized exchange (DEX) is more than just a novel idea — it’s a timely reflection of where Web3 is falling short.  In a market increasingly driven by institutions and large stakeholders, CZ’s call for private execution and protection from maximal extractable value (MEV) attacks underscores a more profound truth: The current trading infrastructure in crypto is not built for scale, discretion or sophistication. Read more

Both BTC and XRP tapped new all-time highs this week.

Unlike traditional messaging apps that rely on internet infrastructure, Bitchat operates on direct device-to-device communication. Jack Dorsey’s new app could revolutionize offline communication — and for good reason. The founder of Twitter and Block’s CEO has launched a pilot of Bitchat, a revolutionary new messaging app operating entirely without an internet connection. What was initially a weekend project for Dorsey is quickly evolving into a compelling proof-of-concept. It has the potential to offer truly decentralized, censorship-resistant communication, all of which is turning heads in the tech world and worrying governments. Read more

[PRESS RELEASE – Hong Kong, PCR, July 18th, 2005] MultiBank Group, a global financial derivatives institution, is proud to announce that its $MBG Token will be listed on two new major global cryptocurrency exchanges, MEXC and Gate.io, on the day of its official Token Generation Event (TGE), July 22, 2025, in addition to MultiBank.io and […]

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ADA price catches a bid as multiple bullish signals emerge and bull flag targets $2.70. Key takeaways: ADA price is up over 70% since June 22, signaling the end of the downtrend.  Multiple bullish chart signals suggest ADA price can climb over 200% toward $3.  Read more

We asked Grok, the AI model from X.com, to identify the top 4 altcoins with the highest chance to 10x. It gave us 4 candidates, three well-known tokens – XRP, Solana (SOL), and Sui (SUI) – and one newcomer – a crypto presale called SUBBD (SUBBD).Here’s why Grok believes that these top altcoins could deliver […] The post Grok Picks Top 4 Altcoins to 10x Before 2026 appeared first on Cryptonews.

Crypto industry hails GENIUS Act as a win, while Senator Elizabeth Warren criticizes it for consumer protection gaps. The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is considering the creation of an innovation exemption within its regulatory framework to foster tokenization, SEC Chair Paul Atkins said during a press event on Friday, according to Bloomberg. In the Bloomberg report, Atkins said that the SEC staff was considering changes that would promote tokenization, including an innovation exception that would allow for new trading methods and provide targeted relief to support the development of a tokenized securities ecosystem. Atkins said the movement of assets onchain is inevitable, stating: “If it can be tokenized, it will be tokenized.” While he acknowledged the uncertainty of the outcome, he was optimistic about the industry’s future. Read more

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In the latest SlateCast episode, CryptoSlate’s Editor‑in‑Chief Liam “Akiba” Wright and CEO Nate Whitehill sat down with Dustin Hedrick, co‑founder of The Roar, to unpack how RoarChain, a self‑custody‑first layer‑two built on the OP‑Stack, blends artificial‑intelligence tooling, fee‑backed yield, and a decade‑long roadmap to welcome the next wave of crypto users. Building a Self‑Custody L2 on OP‑Stack RoarChain’s architecture […] The post RoarChain: Bridging self‑custody, AI, and sustainable yield for web3’s next billion appeared first on CryptoSlate.