Crypto

The token experienced a sharp rally earlier in the day, reaching a local high of $778, but a rapid sell-off followed, trimming gains made during the advance.

Ethereum, SOL, and XRP have jumped on reports that President Trump will sign an executive order to allow crypto in 401(k)s.

Victims are lured in by phishing websites offering heavily discounted products, and then urged to make purchases using the Tether stablecoin.

The latest “Clear Crypto Podcast” unpacks how blockchain helps solve critical challenges in agriculture, from supply chain transparency to land ownership and food waste. Blockchain and agriculture might seem like strange bedfellows, but as Yana Leonova explains on Episode 19 of “The Clear Crypto Podcast,” the pairing has the potential to address some of humanity’s most pressing challenges — from food waste to land disputes. “Agriculture can be a great example of how blockchain can benefit the planet, sustainability and each and every one of us,” Leonova said, and she’s not speaking hypothetically.  Her PhD in agricultural economics and her work in Dubai’s innovation ecosystem place her at the intersection of blockchain and real-world impact. Read more

ENA gains 12% in 24 hours, testing key $0.65 resistance as indicators show bullish strength and rising retail activity.

The ETF is the first to offer amplified exposure to Circle, whose stock price has skyrocketed 134% since the company’s debut in June.

Arthur Hayes says the U.S. will need to print $9T to avoid collapse, a move he claims could send Bitcoin soaring to $250K

Ether outpaces Solana and Bitcoin in capital inflows and futures dominance, with $4,000 retest in the cards. Key takeaways: Capital rotation favors Ether as “Hot Capital Ratio” hits a yearly low for Solana. ETH futures dominance grows with open interest hitting $58 billion. Read more

Will history repeat itself?

Polygon (POL) joined Sui (SUI) as a top performer, rising 6.2% from Wednesday.

The European Banking Authority completed draft rules requiring banks to assign a 1,250% risk weight to unbacked cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ether. The European Banking Authority (EBA) has finalized draft rules requiring banks to hold significantly more capital against so-called “unbacked” cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ether. In its final draft of regulatory technical standards released on Tuesday, the EBA said the rules aim to “address implementation aspects and will ensure harmonisation of the capital requirements on crypto-asset exposures by institutions across the EU.” The framework applies to European Union-based banks holding crypto assets on their balance sheets. Once the final draft goes to the European Commission, Brussels will have up to three months to decide whether to endorse it as is or with amendments, or send it back for redrafting. After endorsement, the bill would become a delegated regulation and be forwarded to the European Parliament and the Council, with a three-month objection ...

Bitcoin DeFi is seeing more venture capital interest as institutional investors flock to Bitcoin and its increasing yield-bearing capabilities. Bitcoin’s decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem is experiencing renewed venture capital (VC) interest, signaling more demand for the world’s first cryptocurrency as it gains utility as a yield-bearing asset. Bitcoin DeFi, or BTCFi, is a technological paradigm that seeks to bring decentralized finance capabilities to Bitcoin’s base layer. According to a new report from Bitcoin DeFi infrastructure provider Maestro, shared with Cointelegraph, the BTCFi ecosystem received $175 million worth of VC funding across 32 rounds in the first half of 2025, with increasingly more capital flowing into consumer apps and demand-driven products. Read more

The reserve is funded by offchain and onchain revenue, which is automatically converted into LINK via mechanism called Payment Abstraction.

A joint report due on Aug. 15 may lead to the conclusion of the nearly five-year legal dispute between the SEC and Ripple Labs. XRP, the world’s third-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, rose past $3 for the first time in over a week amid speculation that the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) may drop its long-standing case against Ripple Labs. The XRP (XRP) token recovered above the $3 psychological mark on Thursday after rising more than 4.5% in 24 hours, Cointelegraph data showed. Investor confidence was buoyed by regulatory clarity and growing expectations of a dismissal of the SEC’s appeal. Read more

Total value locked (TVL) in DeFi remains below 2021 highs, the report noted.

The Rail acquisition is a way for Ripple to delve deeper into the fast-growing stablecoin ecosystem after launching its RLUSD stablecoin

The White House Press Office confirmed to Cointelegraph that President Trump will sign an executive order allowing crypto exposure in US 401(k) retirement plans. US President Donald Trump will sign an executive order opening the door for cryptocurrencies to be included in 401(k) retirement plans, potentially reshaping how Americans invest their savings. The White House Press Office confirmed to Cointelegraph on Thursday that the order directs the US Labor Department to reevaluate restrictions around alternative assets in defined-contribution plans, including digital assets, private equity and real estate.  A senior White House official said the order instructs the labor secretary to clarify the department’s stance on alternative assets and provide guidance on fiduciary processes for offering these types of investments in retirement portfolios. Read more

Elsewhere, crypto majors are soaring on reports that Trump will sign an Executive Order today allowing crypto in 401(k)s.

The onchain value of all tokenized real-world assets has reached record levels, and Ethereum is the dominant force. 

The deal follows Bit2Me's authorization under the EU's MiCA license approval, allowing it to operate across the European Union.