Crypto

Poseidon secures $15 million led by a16z Crypto to build a decentralized, IP-cleared data pipeline for AI training. Poseidon has secured $15 million in seed funding led by a16z Crypto to build a decentralized data layer designed for artificial intelligence training. The San Francisco-based full-stack AI data layer said it aims to tackle the scarcity of high-quality, IP-cleared training data in AI development, according to a Tuesday announcement shared with Cointelegraph. “LLMs and compute are no longer the bottlenecks; it’s high-quality data that’s missing,” said Sandeep Chinchali, Poseidon’s chief scientist and also chief AI officer at its incubator, Story Protocol. Read more

EDX International, the Singapore-based global hub of the firm, is offering trading in 44 cryptocurrency pairs, including Bitcoin, ETH, Sol, and XRP.

Poseidon was incubated by IP-based protocol Story, whose aim is to convert IP into programmable assets that can be licensed and managed using smart contracts

ETH’s climb toward $4,000 is backed by whales and sentiment, but some analysts warn the rally looks overheated and ripe for a correction.

$PUMP falls below $0.004 sale price as traders brace for a potential 40% drop or sharp rebound.

Internet Computer loses ground as high-volume liquidation hits $5.83 support.

The Solana-based memecoin weathered an 8% intraday swing amid a Galaxy Digital transfer and Binance reclassification.

The Genius Act is a US law aimed at establishing federal oversight for stablecoin issuers, setting rules for reserves, redemption rights, and licensing requirements. The GENIUS Act is a United States federal law that creates a comprehensive regulatory framework for stablecoins. The Guiding and Empowering Nation’s Innovation for US Stablecoins Act, better known as the GENIUS Act, is the United States’ first federal law focused exclusively on payment stablecoins. The White House categorically states it is a historic piece of legislation that will pave the way for the US to lead the global digital asset revolution. Read more

The spot bitcoin funds on Monday saw outflows of $131 million as speculative interest turned in a big way to altcoins.

U.K.-based crypto asset firms also face a high risk of being targeted by North Korean hackers, many of which operate on behalf of sanctioned entities, the report said.

Token faces sustained bearish pressure with extreme volatility in final trading hour amid broader market uncertainty.

American users of popular messaging app Telegram can now access the native crypto wallet app that launched elsewhere in 2023.

Is the long-anticipated altseason finally here?

SOL outperforms on MEV elimination upgrade. Altcoins’ searches hit 4 year high. ETH ETF inflows continue outperforming BTC. JP Morgan exploring loans backed by BTC, ETH. Ether not a security: SEC’s Atkins. WH crypto report may now be released end of July. Strategy buys $740m BTC, to sell $500m perps. Trump Media now holds ~$2b BTC. Mexico’s Groupo Murano to buy $1b BTC. Sequans, Volcon, Profusa all set to buy BTC. GameSquare buys $30m ETH, raises limit to $250m. Mercurity Fintech plans to buy $200m SOL. Bit Origin buys $10m DOGE. Stablecoin X formed to buy $260m ENA. BitGO set for US IPO. Western Union explores stablecoin rollout

Crypto exchange Kraken will custody and manage BNB assets for Windtree Therapeutics' crypto treasury plan tied to Binance Chain.

DeFi’s obsession with maximum decentralization sacrifices performance. Minimum viable decentralization offers a pragmatic path to compete with TradFi. Opinion by: Doug Colkitt, a founding contributor at Fogo  To adhere to its ethos of decentralization above all else, the crypto industry often forgets its core user: the trader. What exists today is an ecosystem that has prioritized philosophical principles instead of practical use cases — something that has simultaneously barred the most serious traders from participating and driven decentralized finance (DeFi) users to more centralized offerings. If DeFi is set to scale beyond speculation alone — and offer a meaningful alternative to TradFi — then the core focus must be performance. Read more

Gaming tokens lag altcoins, but history hints at big surge. SaruTobi Bitcoin game returns to App Store a decade after 2015 ban. Web3 Gamer. The crypto market is printing green candles across the board, with 80% of altcoins outperforming Bitcoin this month but gaming tokens seem to have missed the memo. While the broader market is soaring alongside Bitcoin and Ethereums recent rally, gaming-related tokens are showing signs of life, but still lagging. According to MMORPG game Calamity co-founder Seva, its a credibility problem. Trust is broken. Too many raised millions, delivered zero, Seva said of blockchain games in a recent X post. Read more

XRP just broke its seven-year-old price record, but die-hard fans believe that the SEC’s legal battle with Ripple has stunted its growth.

The partnership aims to bring crypto trading to PNC clients and banking support to Coinbase, the companies said.

[PRESS RELEASE – Tel Aviv, Israel, July 22nd, 2025] PlayW3 has officially launched a $250 million on-chain partner fund aimed at supporting creators, influencers, and community contributors. The initiative is designed to facilitate direct earnings through automated smart contracts linked to verified user engagement on the platform. According to the company, the partner fund is […]