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Crypto and fintech groups are urging Trump to defend open banking rules, warning the case could affect access to wallets, DeFi apps, and stablecoins. A coalition of trade groups representing the crypto, fintech, retail, and restaurant industries is urging President Donald Trump to defend open banking rules under a so-called legal attack by the nation’s largest banks. In a letter sent July 23, organizations including the Blockchain Association, Crypto Council for Innovation, and the Financial Technology Association claim that the US’s most powerful banks are undermining innovation by suing to block the implementation of new open banking rules and imposing “stunning” new data fees on fintech and crypto apps. On July 11, Bloomberg reported that JPMorgan plans to start charging fintech firms fees for access to their customers’ bank account data. According to pricing sheets sent to customers, the fees vary based on how the information is used, with higher charges applied to payments companies. Read more

The token rebounded from overnight lows with high volume confirmation as institutional selling pressure was absorbed by buyers.

Strategy intends to expand its new preferred equity offering to $2 billion from $500 million, Bloomberg News reported on July 24. The upsized deal comes as the Michael Saylor-led firm leans further into purchasing additional Bitcoin (BTC) amid a powerful, ETF-driven market rally to new all-time highs. The company has created multiple share classes to […] The post Strategy lifts latest preferred stock sale to $2B for more Bitcoin buys appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Bitcoin dominance has declined from 63.8% to 60.8%, and Altcoins have benefited as funds rotate toward Ethereum, Solana, XRP, Cardano, and BNB. Analysts say lower dominance could signal a new altcoin season, though ETF approvals and liquidity channels remain decisive. The post Altcoins Gain Traction With Institutional Investors, But Challenges Remain appeared first on Cryptonews.

ChatGPT Agents can assist with crypto trading in 2025 by automating research and analysis, while keeping users in control through built-in safety features. ChatGPT Agent can automate crypto trading tasks like research, charting and strategy execution. It integrates real-time data, onchain metrics and sentiment analysis into a single workflow. While powerful, it requires human oversight to avoid hallucinations, API errors or security risks. Read more

HYPE needs to pump by more than 60% to hit the meme number before September. Can it still happen?

Ether versus Bitcoin in the US spot ETF world becomes a major talking point, with Swissblock research seeing ETH coming out winning in the long term. Key points: US spot ETF flows show Ether coming out on top against Bitcoin this week. Institutional capital is “rotating” into ETH, Swissblock says — a move that has implications beyond the short term. Read more

Ethena Labs’ UDStb will debut in the U.S., less than a week after the country's lawmakers passed a landmark stablecoin law. 

Bitcoin’s narrowing trading range could result in a springboard move to $135,000. Key point: BTC faces selling at $120,000, but the bulls have not ceded much ground, hinting at a breakout to new highs. Bitcoin (BTC) turned down from the $120,000 resistance on Wednesday, indicating that the bears are fiercely defending the level. The failure to break above the overhead resistance has resulted in net outflows of $285.2 million in the past three days in the US-based spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs), per Farside Investors data. That suggests the investors have turned cautious in the near term. However, a positive sign is that the bulls have not allowed the price to dip below $115,000.  Read more

Altcoin Season has intensified in Q3 2025, with capital moving from Bitcoin to Shiba Inu, Bonk, and Cardano. Each token has paired community interest with network activity—from Shibarium’s DeFi support to Bonk’s Solana integrations and Cardano’s Hydra rollout—indicating faster market rotations. The post Altcoin Season Returns: SHIB Climbs 15%, BONK 140%, and ADA Nears $1 appeared first on Cryptonews.

FTX’s creditor payments resume September 30 after court approval to reduce disputed claims by $1.9B, clearing funds for verified claimants.

BlackRock’s Ethereum ETF has reached $10B in assets within 251 days, outpacing many traditional funds and trailing only BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF and Fidelity’s FBTC for speed. The milestone comes amid inflows to U.S. spot Ethereum funds after SEC approvals, showing institutional appetite. The post BlackRock’s Ethereum ETF Rockets to $10B in 10 Days – Third-Fastest Ever appeared first on Cryptonews.

Yuga Labs will need to continue defending its suit against Ryder Ripps, the creator of RR/BAYC.

[PRESS RELEASE – George Town, Grand Cayman, July 24th, 2025] Zircuit has announced its next major product: an AI-powered trading engine designed for lightning-fast, cross-chain execution. This launch builds on the success of Zircuit’s Deposit Vaults, which now secure more than $950 million in stablecoins, ETH, and BTC. The new AI Trading Engine—“Hyperliquid for AI […]

BitMine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) has strengthened its position as Ethereum’s largest publicly traded holder, with its total ETH portfolio now valued at over $2 billion. In a disclosure on July 24, the company announced that it currently holds 566,776 ETH, acquired at an average price of $3,643 per token. BitMine’s ETH stash now exceeds the […] The post BitMine Immersion aims to stake 5% of Ethereum’s supply as holdings exceed $2 billion appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Michael Saylor’s company has accumulated 607,770 BTC since adopting its Bitcoin treasury strategy in 2020. Business intelligence firm–turned–Bitcoin treasury company Strategy has reportedly increased its preferred stock offering to $2 billion, up from the previously planned $500 million, as it continues raising capital to fund additional Bitcoin purchases. The Series A Perpetual Stretch preferred shares were priced at $90 each at noon Eastern Time on Thursday and carry an initial dividend of 9%, Bloomberg reported, citing an anonymous source. This update comes just days after Bloomberg first revealed the preferred equity sale, which at the time was expected to be marketed between $90 and $95 per share. As Cointelegraph reported, the offering includes 5 million preferred shares. Read more

An ancient Bitcoin wallet dormant since January 2011 has transferred 3,962 BTC, valued at $469 m, after a test send. The move has renewed discussion about early-holder liquidations, even as BlackRock and other corporate treasuries have purchased large lots during the current consolidation. The post Ancient Bitcoin Wallet Awakens After 14 Years, Moves 3,962 BTC Worth $460M appeared first on Cryptonews.

Bitcoin price has entered a sideways trading pattern following its peak at $123,200 reached one week ago, but smart money and institutional investors have intervened strategically, pushing BTC back above the crucial $119,000 resistance threshold. The post Bitcoin Price Prediction: Smart Money Steps In – Is This the Last Chance to Buy Before $150K? appeared first on Cryptonews.

The hack only affected a limited number of user wallets, but withdrawals have been temporarily paused for additional safety, the team said. Crypto trading platform Woo X paused withdrawal services after a cybersecurity breach affected several accounts, leading to $14 million in losses. Nine user accounts experienced “unauthorized withdrawals” on Thursday, the Woo X team said in an X post. The team added that the incident has since been contained: Cointelegraph reached out to Woo X but was unable to obtain a response from the trading platform by the time of publication. Read more

The early-cycle jokes labeling XRP a stablecoin due to its price stagnation may have overshadowed one of the biggest bull-run setups now in play. The post XRP Price Prediction: After a 6-Year Breakout, XRP Eyes $6 – Is This the Most Overlooked Bull Setup in Crypto?  appeared first on Cryptonews.