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With the bitcoin price reaching a new all-time high earlier this week, crypto industry leaders and analysts are starting to expect a lot more from BTC in 2025.

Jay Clayton, President Trump’s onetime SEC head, is now top prosecutor at the DOJ office set to take Roman Storm to trial on Monday.

Asia’s regulatory frameworks in tokenization are attracting global investors, with Japan and Hong Kong setting the pace for real-world asset adoption. Asia’s leadership in tokenization is drawing growing attention from global investors, with regulatory clarity in the region attracting capital that was once on the sidelines, according to Maarten Henskens, head of protocol growth at Startale Group. “We’re seeing Western institutions set up Asia-Pacific operations not just to follow capital, but to participate in innovation,” he told Cointelegraph. Henskens pointed out the distinct yet complementary approaches taken by Japan and Hong Kong to advance real-world asset (RWA) adoption. Japan’s regulatory framework has been deliberate and forward-looking, establishing a strong foundation of institutional trust. “MUFG’s infrastructure for security token issuance is a good example of how the ecosystem is maturing,” he noted. Read more

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed civil charges and sought an emergency asset freeze against First Liberty Building & Loan, LLC, a lending institution based in Newnan, Georgia, and its founder and owner, Edwin Brant Frost IV. The SEC alleges that the firm and its owner orchestrated a Ponzi scheme that defrauded […] The post SEC charges Georgia’s First Liberty Building & Loan and owner in $140M Ponzi scheme appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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Despite Bitcoin maintaining a steady grip on the market, many altcoins are experiencing significant price surges, suggesting ample room for further upside. The post Crypto Analyst: Altcoins Rally Strongly While Bitcoin Dominance Remains Unshaken appeared first on Cryptonews.

XRP bulls eye $3 as ETF decisions on July 14, 21, and 25 fuel momentum. Can Ripple’s token break resistance as crypto ETF activity surges? The post XRP Price Prediction: Investors on High Alert for July 14, 21, 25 – What’s Next for XRP? appeared first on Cryptonews.

Binance co-founder CZ has dismissed a Bloomberg report linking him to the Trump-backed USD1 stablecoin, threatening legal action over alleged defamation. Binance co-founder and former CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao has rejected a recent Bloomberg report linking him to a stablecoin issued by World Liberty Financial (WLF), one of the crypto businesses tied to US President Donald Trump. In a post on X responding to the investigation, Zhao called the article a “hit piece (sponsored by a competitor)” filled with “so many factual errors” that he “doesn’t even know where to begin.” He added, “Might have to sue them again for defamation.” The Bloomberg report claimed Binance developed the original smart contract code for USD1, a stablecoin issued by World Liberty Financial, a company affiliated with former President Donald Trump. Read more

The number of wallets holding at least 1 million XRP tokens has surged to an all-time high, coinciding with a 26% price increase over the past week. The post XRP Whales Hit Record High as Price Surges 26% in One Week appeared first on Cryptonews.

Ethereum breaks past $3,000 as ETF inflows soar and institutional demand rises. Is this the start of a broader Crypto Summer? Key levels and trends ahead. The post Ethereum Price Prediction: ETH Leads the Charge Above $3,000 – Has Crypto Summer Season Officially Begun? appeared first on Cryptonews.

Bitcoin holds above $117K as ETF hopes rise and the dollar dips. Could weakening USD, Fed uncertainty, and bullish momentum push BTC toward $300,000? The post Bitcoin Price Prediction: The Dollar’s Dip, BTC’s Rise – Is $300,000 Within Reach This Year? appeared first on Cryptonews.

BlockFi’s bankruptcy administrator and the DOJ have settled a $35 million crypto asset transfer lawsuit. The administrator overseeing BlockFi’s bankruptcy wind-down and the US Department of Justice (DOJ) have reached a settlement to dismiss a $35 million crypto asset transfer lawsuit involving the crypto lender. The agreement was approved by Judge Michael B. Kaplan of the US Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey on Friday, according to court filings. The lawsuit, filed in May 2023, sought to transfer over $35 million in crypto assets from BlockFi to the US government. The DOJ said it had warrants to seize the funds from the BlockFi accounts of two Estonian citizens in a criminal fraud case unrelated to BlockFi’s bankruptcy. Read more

Dogecoin has rallied 23% over the past week, driven by increased retail participation through platforms like Robinhood and Binance. XRP volumes have spiked on Korean exchanges, while Cardano, TRX, and AVAX are all trading firmly in the green.

Market-wide crypto strength lifts Dogecoin, but coordinated profit-taking caps intraday breakout.

US-based spot Bitcoin ETFs saw over $1 billion in inflows on two straight days for the first time ever, as Bitcoin hit new all-time highs this week. US-based spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded over $1 billion in daily inflows for the second consecutive day on Friday, marking the first time since their January 2024 launch that they’ve seen two back-to-back days with ten-digit inflows. On Friday, the 11 spot Bitcoin (BTC) ETF products recorded total inflows of $1.03 billion, following $1.17 billion in inflows the day before, according to Farside data.   NovaDius Wealth Management president Nate Geraci said in an X post that since the January 2024 launch, there have been only seven inflow days exceeding $1 billion, two of which occurred in the past two days. Before that, the last was on Jan. 17, with $1.07 billion. Read more

Intraday volatility surged 14% as volume spiked above 375M; analysts eye breakout extension to $3.40.

Crypto analyst Matthew Hyland suggests altcoins will be “ripping” much more when Bitcoin Dominance drops to 45%. A crypto analyst suggests altcoins may have plenty more upside, as many are already surging without pulling much market share from Bitcoin. “BTC dominance hasn’t even sneezed and Alts are ripping,” crypto analyst Matthew Hyland said in an X post on Friday.  TradingView shows Bitcoin (BTC) Dominance is 64.46% at the time of publication, down just 1.53% over the past week, while altcoins saw significant price spikes amid Bitcoin reaching new all-time highs on Wednesday, Thursday, and reaching $118,760 on Friday. Read more

Three leading crypto trade groups urged Congress to pass the CLARITY Act in a July 11 letter to Speaker of the House Mike Johnson and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.Crypto Trade Groups Urge Congress To Pass Crypto Legislation According to the Friday letter from Blockchain Association CEO Summer Mersinger, The Digital Chamber CEO Cody Carbone […] The post Key Crypto Trade Groups Call For CLARITY Act’s Passage appeared first on Cryptonews.

Santiment data shows the number of XRP whales has just hit an all-time high as the price of XRP continues to rally. The number of crypto wallets holding at least 1 million XRP tokens has reached an all-time high, coinciding with a 26% surge in XRP’s price over the past week. “Not only are there more XRP whales than ever, but the total supply they hold is also increasing,” onchain analytics platform Santiment said in a report on Friday, noting that the number of wallets holding over 1 million XRP (XRP) tokens has surged to a new all-time high of 2,743. “XRP is also showing signs of strength,” Santiment said. “This dual trend is a very positive sign for the fourth-largest crypto asset,” they added. Read more

Ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee Maxine Waters (D-CA) Congressman Stephen Lynch (D-MA) announced July 11 that next week will be known as “Anti-Crypto Corruption Week” on Captiol Hill.Democrats Push Back On GOP Crypto Week According to the Friday notice posted on the House Financial Services Committee’s website, Democratic lawmakers will be pushing […] The post Democratic Lawmakers Announce Anti-Crypto Corruption Week In Blow To GOP’s Crypto Week appeared first on Cryptonews.