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The region is emerging as a focal point in the global surge of crypto-related theft and laundering, according to a new report.

There have already been 35 reported physical attacks on Bitcoiners in just the first seven months of 2025. Bitcoin “wrench attacks” — a violent form of cryptocurrency theft — could see its worst year in 2025, with criminals spurred on by Bitcoin’s soaring market value, according to Chainalysis. “Wrench attacks” refer to a situation where physical force or intimidation is used to force a victim to give up their crypto holdings, and Chainalysis said that with 35 attacks already recorded as of July, the numbers are on track to “have potentially twice as many physical attacks as the next highest year on record.”  The last bull market peak in 2021 was the worst year on record, with a total of 36 recorded attacks against crypto holders, according to a list compiled by Jameson Lopp, a cypherpunk and co-founder of self-custodial firm Casa on GitHub.  Read more

BitMEX said the PUMP token defied the odds, with its funding rates trending positively despite a large initial float. Almost 60% of presale participants in Pump.fun’s initial coin offering (ICO) have already sold or transferred their tokens to centralized exchanges (CEXs) or other wallets, according to data shared by BitMEX.  Citing onchain data, the crypto exchange said that of the 10,145 ICO participants in the PUMP presale, 6,042 wallets (59.6%) had already sold or transferred their tokens to CEXs.  Meanwhile, 3,791 wallets (37.4%) continued to hold their tokens, while a small group of 312 wallets (3%) had increased their holdings a week after the token launch.  Read more

XRP’s market cap could surge past $250 billion, backed by historical fractals and Fibonacci targets after a key breakout pattern. Key takeaways: XRP is about to pass $200 billion in market capitalization for the first time. XRP price is up 35% against Bitcoin in July. Read more

Crypto firms must prepare for stricter rules by 2026 as AUSTRAC targets sector-wide financial crime vulnerabilities.

ETH, DOGE lead crypto majors higher. ETH ETF inflows now 50-90% BTC inflows. BTC inflows to exchanges hit $9.4bn after CPI. House fails to advance crypto bills, next vote today. 11 reps who voted against crypto acts will flip: Trump. DeFi leaders opposed part of crypto bill. Cantor nears $4b SPAC deal to acquire BTC. BTC entering more sustainable stage: DB. Sharplink hits $30, on increasing ETH holdings. COIN stock hits ATH, passes $100b market cap. Thiel takes 9% stake in ETH treasury company BMNR. DoJ ends Polymarket probe. BigONE exchange loses $27m in hack. DEA seizes $10m crypto from Sinaloa cartel. UK to make DLT, tokenisation push

ETH, DOGE lead crypto majors higher. ETH ETF inflows now 50-90% BTC inflows. BTC inflows to exchanges hit $9.4bn after CPI. House fails to advance crypto bills, next vote today. 11 reps who voted against crypto acts will flip: Trump. DeFi leaders opposed part of crypto bill. Cantor nears $4b SPAC deal to acquire BTC. BTC entering more sustainable stage: DB. Sharplink hits $30, on increasing ETH holdings. COIN stock hits ATH, passes $100b market cap. Thiel takes 9% stake in ETH treasury company BMNR. DoJ ends Polymarket probe. BigONE exchange loses $27m in hack. DEA seizes $10m crypto from Sinaloa cartel. UK to make DLT, tokenisation push

Ethereum fundamentals and positioning are drawing renewed interest from institutions, lifting price and sentiment as analysts eye a new high.

Coinbase's Base app, described as "game-changing," combines cryptocurrency, AI, and social media into a single, all-in-one platform.

A nearly 10-hour procedural vote, the longest in House history, saw GOP lawmakers flip-flop on major crypto bills amid late-night talks.

Bank of America is holding back on stablecoins, with CEO Brian Moynihan citing regulatory uncertainty and limited customer demand.

The 2017 photo of two friends in crypto-themed sweaters became iconic. Eight years later, both men are still in the industry.

During Crypto Week, U.S. representatives have advanced the CLARITY, GENIUS and Anti-CBDC acts, steps that would clarify SEC or CFTC oversight, require one-to-one stablecoin backing and ban a Federal Reserve CBDC, showing momentum toward broader regulation despite procedural and political hurdles. The post Crypto Week Could Unlock “Trillions” as U.S. Bills Seek to Clarify Digital Assets appeared first on Cryptonews.

After a Wednesday vote, users will soon be able to buy and sell the Ethereum-based WLFI.

French lawmakers have doubled down on their plans for Bitcoin mining by highlighting that the country could generate an annual revenue of up to $150 million from the industry. In a July 11 bill submitted to the French National Assembly, the lawmakers outlined a five-year pilot program allowing electricity producers to redirect excess power, often […] The post French lawmakers say country could generate $150M in annual revenue from Bitcoin mining appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Early Bitcoin investor Roger Ver has asked the European Court of Human Rights to block his U.S. Tax Extradition. He has said Spain ignored legal safeguards in approving transfer on allegations he has evaded $48 m taxes from a 2017 bitcoin sale, highlighting ongoing policy uncertainty. The post “Bitcoin Jesus” Faces 109-Year Sentence as $48M Tax Extradition Battle Hits Europe appeared first on Cryptonews.

Russian lawmakers have voted in favour of a digital ruble bill that mandates a September 2026 rollout for the CBDC. The post Russian Lawmakers Pass Digital Ruble Bill as CBDC Rollout Draws Near appeared first on Cryptonews.

TON shows early signs of a breakout, opening the door for a rally to $3.50. Telegram’s one billion users will be able to interact with Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) decentralized apps (DApps) directly within the messenger following the launch of the Tac mainnet on Tuesday. This new feature could boost DApp adoption and asset inflows into the TON network as it lowers the technical barrier to entry for mainstream users. Could Toncoin (TON) break above its overhead resistance? Let’s analyze the charts to find out. TON rose above the moving averages and is nearing the downtrend line of the descending triangle pattern. Read more

ChatGPT predicts Bitcoin's $122,838 record could ignite a new bull phase, lifting altcoins. It has forecast XRP to top $10, DOGE to $1.50 and SHIB to rise sevenfold by late 2025, citing clearer regulation, wider payment use and enduring investor momentum. The post ChatGPT Predicts the Price of XRP, Dogecoin and Shiba Inu by the End of 2025 appeared first on Cryptonews.

Crypto price prediction today reports Bitcoin remaining just 3.3% below its record $122,838 and analyses whether XRP’s post-SEC victory momentum, Solana’s ETF prospects, Pepe’s bullish wedge and newcomer Snorter’s presale growth have positioned each token for fresh highs amid an expected bull cycle. The post Crypto Price Prediction Today 16 July – XRP, Solana, Pepe appeared first on Cryptonews.