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Crypto price prediction today has tracked a broad pullback driven by Trump’s tariffs and profit-taking days after Bitcoin’s record $122,838. XRP, Solana and Cardano have slipped, yet support zones and bullish flags suggest room for fresh rallies when sentiment steadies. The post Crypto Price Prediction Today 1 August – XRP, Solana, Cardano appeared first on Cryptonews.

As a global leader in digital payments, the company continues to bridge the gap between traditional finance and blockchain.

With officials urging companies to “reshore crypto,” global companies are expanding US operations as the Trump administration rolls out pro-crypto reforms. Crypto companies are beginning to return to the United States as top officials signal a shift toward friendlier regulation and domestic growth. In a Thursday speech at the America First Policy Institute, SEC Chair Paul Atkins called on the country to “reshore the crypto businesses that fled,” reinforcing a broader effort by the administration of President Donald Trump to position the US as a global hub for digital assets. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Friday that the US has entered the “golden age of crypto” and issued a direct call to builders: “Start your companies here. Launch your protocols here. And hire your workers here.” Read more

The number of tradable crypto tokens has gone parabolic since 2022, with CoinMarketCap now tracking roughly 18.9 million digital assets, compared to a little over 20,000 in 2022. In January of that year, roughly 20,000 assets were listed across major trackers. By mid-2025, that universe swelled to an estimated 18.9 million, an astonishing 945x increase […] The post Crypto tokens explode from 20k in 2022 to 18.9M following launchpad frenzy on Solana, Base, BSC appeared first on CryptoSlate.

The roundtables, scheduled to be held in 10 cities, will focus on crypto startups less than two years old and with 10 or fewer employees. US SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce will hit the road this fall, leading a 10-city tour as part of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s new crypto outreach initiative. The regulator announced a roundtable series on Friday aimed at gathering feedback from industry stakeholders, developers and investors as the agency weighs future digital asset rules. “The Crypto Task Force is acutely aware that any regulatory framework will have far-reaching effects, and we want to ensure that our outreach is as comprehensive as possible,” Peirce said in a statement. The agency's crypto task force is “particularly interested” in meeting with crypto startups less than two years old and with 10 or fewer employees. The roundtable discussions will take place between August and December. Read more

Decentralized exchanges (DEX) reached $1 trillion in monthly trading volume for the first time in July. According to DefiLlama data, spot trading volume grew 29.4% and reached nearly $514 billion last month, bested only by January’s all-time high of $568 billion. At the same time, perpetual futures’ monthly volume increased 33.6% to register a new […] The post DEX trading volume tops $1T for the first time in July, Hyperliquid leads record perp surge appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Amid a confluence of bearish political and economic developments, Bitcoin and other assets are down while liquidations only keep rising.

Stablecoin-linked stocks in Hong Kong plunged by double digits amid the city’s new regulatory transition, but experts say it's a healthy correction. Stablecoin companies operating in Hong Kong posted double-digit losses on Friday amid local regulatory shifts and a broader market correction. Bright Smart Securities & Commodities Group fell nearly 20% on Friday, according to Google Finance data. Yunfeng Financial Group dropped more than 16% during the trading session, while Guotai Junan International Holdings slid 11% and OSL Group declined 10.5%. These companies are referred to as “Hong Kong stablecoin-concept companies,” with share prices driven by exposure to stablecoin issuance, custody, trading, or related infrastructure. Still, some local experts view the correction as a positive market adjustment. Read more

Adriana Kugler steps down from the Federal Reserve Board amid mounting political pressure and renewed uncertainty over Jerome Powell’s leadership. Federal Reserve Board of Governors member Adriana D. Kugler has announced her resignation, stepping down during a particularly sensitive moment for the US central bank as President Donald Trump continues to challenge the long-standing tradition of Fed independence. In a statement released Friday, the Fed said Kugler’s resignation will take effect on Aug. 8. While she did not provide a specific reason for her departure, the central bank noted she plans to return to her academic post at Georgetown University. Her term had been scheduled to end in January. “It has been an honor of a lifetime to serve on the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System,” Kugler said. “I am especially honored to have served during a critical time in achieving our dual mandate of bringing down prices and keeping a strong and resilient labor market.” Read more

XRP is down 1.2% on the day, which, compared to the rest of the market, is relatively strong.

The GENIUS Act has marked a milestone for US digital finance, introducing federal oversight for stablecoins and clearing distributed ledger tech for banks and firms such as Vertalo, Paxos and IBM. The certainty has boosted tokenization plans but leaves questions on cross-border alignment. The post Why The GENIUS Act May Benefit RWA Tokenization Companies The Most appeared first on Cryptonews.

The firm continues accumulating the leading asset, as per their vision.

MicroStrategy aims to have the biggest corporate treasury stash ever—Bitcoin or otherwise—while Metaplanet raises $3.7 billion for its BTC buying spree.

Bitcoin continues to freefall, pushing liquidations closer to $1 billion.

HIVE Digital co-founder Frank Holmes stated this week that several sanctioned nations are actively mining Bitcoin (BTC) in secret, turning to the crypto as an alternative revenue stream in the face of U.S. financial restrictions. Holmes made the claims during a recent interview with the Roundtable. He tied a recent drop in global mining difficulty […] The post Sanctioned nations are secretly mining Bitcoin and the clues are in the hash rate appeared first on CryptoSlate.

As physical gold hits record highs, Tether Gold’s (XAUt) market cap surges past $800 million, while Bitcoin treasury firm Twenty One Capital expands holdings. While Bitcoin (BTC) is often described as digital gold, a tokenized commodity offering direct exposure to the physical metal is quietly gaining traction. By the end of the second quarter, Tether Gold (XAUt) — a tokenized asset issued by the stablecoin provider behind USDt — was backed by 7.66 tons of gold, according to the company’s latest attestation report. The reserve supports more than 259,000 XAUt tokens in circulation, giving the asset a total market value of over $800 million. The rise of Tether Gold reflects a broader surge in demand for physical bullion, which has hit multiple record highs this year amid renewed inflation concerns and market unease driven by the White House’s tariff agenda. Read more

Selling from long-term holders could lead to a months-long correction, analysts at CryptoQuant warned earlier this week.

OpenAI’s latest funding round, which values the company at $300 billion, was five times oversubscribed amid surging investor demand for AI, according to The New York Times. OpenAI has raised $8.3 billion at a $300 billion valuation, accelerating its plan to secure $40 billion in funding by year’s end. The latest round, led by Dragoneer Investment Group, comes after the company raised $2.5 billion in March. According to The New York Times on Friday, Dragoneer committed $2.8 billion to the raise, representing roughly 10% of its total funds. The funding round brings OpenAI closer to its 2025 target, which includes a $30 billion commitment from SoftBank. The funding round was five times oversubscribed, meaning investors wanted to invest roughly $40 billion, the Times said. OpenAI prioritized new strategic investors over existing backers, frustrating some investors who received smaller allocations than they hoped for. Read more

Cardano trades at $0.72 after 8% drop. Analysts see cycle repeat, with breakout above $0.85–$0.90 targeting $1.15 and $1.74.

The overall crypto market had a rough week. Bitcoin is holding onto key price support—but barely.