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Bitcoin drops 1.8% as Galaxy Digital and others move $3.7B worth of BTC to exchanges, triggering massive selling pressure and liquidations.

Vietnam will use the NDAChain network to power a decentralized identity solution that allows digital contract signing and counterparty verification. Vietnam launched a national blockchain platform designed to serve as the backbone for its expanding digital ecosystem.  On Friday, Vietnam announced the state-run blockchain network, which will verify digital transactions and records across different sectors.  The new platform, NDAChain, was developed by the country’s National Data Association (NDA) and will be operated by the Ministry of Public Security’s Data Innovation and Exploitation Center. Read more

NEAR surges from $2.61 overnight lows to $2.79, posting 6.9% gains in 24-hour session ending July 25 12:00.

Analysts expect a “pivotal stretch” in crypto markets, as institutional appetite and open interest are at peak levels. Corporate adoption of Bitcoin is accelerating, with 35 publicly traded companies now holding at least 1,000 BTC each, signaling growing institutional interest in the world’s largest cryptocurrency. Demand for Bitcoin (BTC) is soaring among public companies four months after US President Donald Trump’s executive order outlined the creation of a federal Bitcoin reserve for the world’s largest economy. According to Chris Kuiper, vice president of research at Fidelity Digital Assets, at least 35 public companies have now surpassed 1,000 BTC in holdings on their balance sheets, worth more than $116 billion at the time of writing, up from 24 companies at the end of Q1. Read more

As Hong Kong’s new stablecoin law looms, the city’s first licensed crypto exchange is raising fresh capital to seize an early advantage.

An Arizona-based TikTok influencer has been sentenced to eight and a half years in prison for her role in a North Korean plot to infiltrate the US tech workforce. The post TikTok Influencer Sentenced to 8.5 Years for Aiding North Korean IT Sanctions Evasion Scheme appeared first on Cryptonews.

The overall capitalization of non-fungible tokens has jumped 66% to $6 billion in the past 30 days with CryptoPunks' market share growing past 30%.

Nigeria’s SEC Director-General Emomotimi Agama said the country welcomes stablecoin firms, marking a shift toward supportive crypto policy. Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Director-General Emomotimi Agama said the country was open to stablecoin businesses that comply with local regulations. According to a Thursday report by English-language local news outlet, The Cable, Agama said stablecoin companies that complied with local regulations were welcome in Nigeria. “Nigeria is open for stablecoin business, but on terms that protect our markets and empower Nigerians,” he said. “We have onboarded some firms focused on stablecoin applications, all while ensuring compliance with core risk management principles,” Agama said, adding that those companies were admitted through the SEC’s regulatory sandbox. Read more

Players can now export their Off the Grid skins to sell on the NFT marketplace OpenSea, available to anyone to buy.

Strategy's latest preferred stock issuance surpassed expectations, offering 9.5%–10.0% yield with built-in price stability mechanisms.

Extending the BTC treasury plans to smaller altcoins has been described as "hugely speculative" and a "flash in the pan"

Although some Ripple executives initially suggested that RLUSD might be limited to institutional use, the stablecoin is gaining traction in retail. Update (July 25, 12:10 pm UTC): This article has been updated to correct information related to Ethereum-issued RLUSD and rectify previous information about EVM sidechain-issued RLUSD. Ripple USD, a stablecoin issued by XRP coin issuer Ripple, was initially marketed as an “enterprise-focused” stablecoin but has since gained traction among retail users. Ripple officially introduced its Ripple USD (RLUSD) stablecoin in late 2024, with CEO Brad Garlinghouse highlighting its institutional focus, setting RLUSD apart from competitors primarily focused on retail use. Read more

OSL said its latest milestone reflects “strong recognition” of its digital asset business model. Digital asset platform OSL Group has secured $300 million in equity financing, marking the largest publicly disclosed equity raise in Asia’s crypto sector to date. On Friday, the company announced that it will deploy the funds in three growth areas: acquisitions, global business initiatives like payments and stablecoin infrastructure and boosting its working capital. The raise is part of OSL’s broader strategy to expand its international presence. OSL described the raise as a “milestone” for the company that signals market recognition of its long-term trajectory and crypto business model. Read more

Your day-ahead look for July 25, 2025

Maple Finance’s SYRUP token defied the broader crypto market slump, soaring 23% following its listing on Upbit.

A record-breaking public sale, strategic acquisitions and ecosystem expansion mark Pump.fun’s rise, highlighting user-driven token distribution. Pump.fun limited token supply in the ICO and locked transfers for 72 hours, creating urgency and fueling retail FOMO. Over 10,000 wallets joined the sale, many pre-funded via PumpSwap, enabling rapid participation and fast capital inflow. The platform processed $448M directly on Solana, using its high-speed, low-fee design to complete the $500M sale in under 12 minutes. Read more

An Arizona woman was sentenced to 8.5 years for aiding DPRK hackers in infiltrating over 300 US crypto and tech firms, generating $17 million of illicit gains. An Arizona woman was sentenced to more than eight years in federal prison for helping North Korean operatives infiltrate US cryptocurrency and tech firms using stolen identities and fraudulent documents. According to a Thursday announcement by the US Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia, Christina Marie Chapman was convicted of wire fraud conspiracy, aggravated identity theft and money laundering conspiracy. She was sentenced to 102 months, or about 8.5 years in prison. Prosecutors said Chapman worked with operatives tied to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) to obtain remote IT positions at more than 300 US-based companies. The North Korean workers posed as US citizens and residents, and the scheme generated over $17 million in illicit revenue. Read more

Token demonstrates resilience with dramatic intraday breakout on elevated volume amid broader crypto market turbulence.

Bitcoin’s drop below $115,000 saw significant liquidations of late longs, but BTC’s bullish scenario remained intact, according to analysts and onchain metrics. Key takeaways: A whale bet $23.7 million targeting Bitcoin at $200,000 by year-end, signaling strong bullish conviction. Analysts say Bitcoin remains bullish, but $115,000 will be key for uptrend continuation. Read more

In the bank's most optimistic scenario, bitcoin could reach $199,000 by the end of the year, while a more bearish setup, pulls the forecast down to $64,000.