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XRP is often criticized for “not having a use case,” yet it remains a top performer in the current bull market. Why? Key takeaways: XRP gained 30% in the past week, boosted by rising institutional interest and deep trading liquidity, now the third-largest crypto by market cap. Ripple’s alignment with ISO 20022, a new financial messaging standard, and its stablecoin (RLUSD) support a pivot toward real-world financial integration. Read more

Elliptic Report has detailed how cross-chain crypto crime has climbed to $21B in 2025, a 3× rise since 2023. Criminals hop assets across blockchains via bridges, DEXs, and swaps, complicating probes into hacks, scams, and state-linked laundering by groups such as Lazarus. The post Elliptic Report Finds Cross-Chain Crime Up 200 – Here’s Where Hackers Hide Now appeared first on Cryptonews.

Experts say that testing the Fed’s independence could be bad for stocks and bonds, but a boon for assets like Bitcoin.

Holdout Republicans are pouring cold water on "Crypto Week."

Though the House of Representatives may soon be able to consider the three bills, President Donald Trump didn’t get all Republicans to fall in line to support the legislation. The US House of Representatives has cleared the way for three Republican-led crypto bills to be considered in the chamber after a failed vote on Tuesday. In a Wednesday floor vote in the House, lawmakers voted 215-211 in favor of a resolution to reconsider a package with bills to regulate payment stablecoins, establish crypto market structure and restrict the development of a US central bank digital currency (CBDC). The passage could lead to amendments to the bills and votes on the legislation itself soon as part of Republicans’ plans to pass them before Congress breaks for an August recess. Read more

Bonk ($BONK) has surged 22.1% in the past 24 hours and 81.1% week-on-week, rebounding after early-July lows as Solana traders return. Expanded DeFi reach, Bonkbot’s $54.8 million annualized fees and Grayscale watchlist inclusion reinforce sentiment, though Fibonacci levels flag pullback zones. The post Bonk ($BONK) Rockets 22% Following Renewed Institutional Interest appeared first on Cryptonews.

Bitcoin's daily chart has recently formed a shooting star candle pattern, indicating a possible trend reversal, though analysts note the CME gap fill between $114,000-$117,000 now serves as foundational support for a potential rally toward the $140,000 target. The post Bitcoin Price Prediction: Panic Candle Appears – Could BTC Be Heading for a Sharp Reversal Dip appeared first on Cryptonews.

The House approved on July 16 a motion to reconsider the crypto‑related proposals package combining the GENIUS Act, the CLARITY Act, and the Anti‑CBDC Surveillance Act in a 215-211 vote. Alex Thorn, head of research at Galaxy Digital, said on X that analysts expect a vote on the GENIUS Act today. Because the House agreed […] The post House passes motion to reconsider crypto package containing the GENIUS Act appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Developers warn that quantum computers could steal 25% of Bitcoin. A new BIP proposes a 3-phase upgrade to protect exposed funds.

The market stands “right on the verge of a genuine altcoin season,” and the leading cryptocurrency could be one of its biggest beneficiaries. The post Dogecoin Price Prediction: Bullish Chart Pattern + Altcoin Season = Perfect Storm for 1,000% DOGE Surge appeared first on Cryptonews.

A bullish Cardano price prediction is gaining traction as ADA becomes the second-best-performing token in the top 10 over the past 7 days, with impressive gains of 23.3%.This latest surge has analysts eyeing a potential move toward the key $1 psychological level in the near term.Momentum across the altcoin market has accelerated, fueled by the […] The post Cardano Price Prediction: ADA Breaks Falling Channel With 30% Rally – Is $1 Now Locked In? appeared first on Cryptonews.

Bank of America and other legacy financial institutions have been increasingly associated with stablecoins amid the growing push for regulatory clarity. Bank of America is in the early stages of exploring stablecoins, aiming to leverage blockchain technology to enhance its payment infrastructure. During the bank’s second-quarter earnings call, CEO Brian Moynihan addressed questions about BoA’s stablecoin strategy, noting that the initial focus is “on stablecoins as a transactional device.” Stablecoin-based payment rails could help BoA move the trillions of dollars in client assets that flow through its systems each day. Read more

Is XRP gearing up for a 60% price explosion?

Ethereum’s derivatives market is showing clear signs of speculative overheating, with leverage ratios, open interest, and funding rates all rising. The last 30 days have seen ETH rally more than 24%, triggering a sharp expansion in derivatives exposure that now surpasses $24.5 billion in open interest, its all-time high. This has pushed the estimated leverage […] The post Ethereum open interest tops $24.5 B as traders chase rally appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Ethereum is emerging as the cycle's next leg as Bitcoin consolidates.

Meme coins are rising fast as the crypto market rebounds from a one-day selloff, with Dogecoin leading the charge.

Tether, the world’s largest stablecoin issuer, minted an additional $2 billion USDT on July 16 on the Ethereum blockchain. Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino confirmed the mint via a post on X, clarifying that the new mints were an “inventory replenish” on Ethereum. This means the funds serve as inventory for future issuance and blockchain swaps, […] The post Tether mints $2 billion in USDT as supply reaches a record-breaking $160 billion appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Bitcoin price action coils beneath an increasingly thick cloud of liquidity as PPI inflation cools beyond expectations in June. Key points: Bitcoin price targets include taking liquidity at around the $120,000 mark. US PPI inflation cools beyond expectations, providing relief after the hot CPI print the day prior. Read more

Dogecoin forms a hammer candle, bounces in a wedge pattern, with $1 target as trading activity rises.

As Ethereum marks a decade, Consensys touts its security architecture and “trustware” thesis as key to its long-term role in global finance. As Ethereum nears its 10th anniversary, blockchain company Consensys is proposing a new way to think about the network’s role in the global economy: as critical infrastructure for what it calls a “trustware” era. According to Consensys, Ethereum is evolving beyond a smart contract platform into a foundational layer for verifiable, programmable trust in financial systems and beyond. While the concept remains speculative, Consensys points to Ethereum’s growing share of tokenized assets, stablecoins and decentralized finance as early signals of that shift, further predicting that demand for Ether (ETH) could rise sharply in the coming years. Read more