Crypto

Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have rapidly established themselves as a dominant force in the market, now representing more than 30% of the total BTC spot trading volume. This shift highlights how traditional financial products have swiftly captured the market as institutional and retail investors increasingly turn to regulated avenues for Bitcoin exposure. However, this […] The post Bitcoin ETFs now drive over 30% of spot BTC volume as overall trading slumps appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Key Takeaways: Economist Hong Hao expects stablecoin market capitalization to surpass $1 trillion. He argues HKD-backed stablecoins may offer greater reliability than U.S.-based ones. U.S. Treasury demand may increase, though long-term flows hinge on fiscal credibility. Economist Hong Hao predicted that the market value of stablecoins could surpass $1 trillion in the near term, according […] The post Chinese Analyst Sees $1 Trillion Stablecoin Market on the Horizon appeared first on Cryptonews.

The bull market gains may not have been exhausted yet. XRP appears well-positioned for further gains, putting the long-awaited $3 target back in focus. The post XRP Price Prediction: On-Chain Signals Flash Green – Surge to $3+ Now Locked In  appeared first on Cryptonews.

Trump Media and Technology Group is looking to launch another Truth Social-branded crypto ETF for Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and more.

Bitcoin's long-term investors now hold 80% of all BTC in circulation, which could trigger the next leg higher into price discovery, if history repeats. Key takeaways: 80% of all Bitcoin is now being hodl’d, a historical signal for upcoming rallies. A break above the $110,000 resistance could lead to increased volatility, with some traders anticipating a rise to $130,000. Read more

While a growing number of listed companies are pursuing crypto treasury strategies, BioSig is focusing on gold as a treasury asset combined with Streamex's tokenization plans.

Jerome Powell’s cautious rate policy sparks fierce criticism and succession talks, putting his Fed Chair tenure under unprecedented scrutiny.

“We’re investing in businesses that treat Bitcoin not as a trade, but as infrastructure - something to build on, not bet on,” ego general partner Lyn Alden said

The Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM)-compatible sidechain of the XRP Ledger is showing early signs of traction among developers, with over 1,400 smart contracts deployed just one week after launch. On July 7, Peersyst confirmed the strong demand in a post stating that nearly 1,400 smart contracts had gone live within the first week. As of […] The post XRP Ledger’s EVM sidechain sees 1,400 smart contracts in first week appeared first on CryptoSlate.

The company’s board of directors includes names from Coinbase, Binance, and Trump’s first administration.

The venture fund has already invested in Bitcoin-focused exchanges, savings platforms and payment solutions. Venture capital firm Ego Death Capital has raised $100 million from family offices and other investors to support early-stage Bitcoin (BTC) companies, highlighting the growing institutional appetite for digital asset-focused ventures. The fund aims to back Series A rounds for companies generating between $1 million and $3 million in annual revenue, founding partner Nico Leshuga told Axios in an exclusive interview. Leshuga said he sees “Bitcoin as the only decentralized and secure base to be able to build on.” Read more

NEAR buyers emerge at critical technical levels during volatile overnight trading session.

In 2025, governments hold over 463,000 BTC, with the US and China leading, while countries like Bhutan, Iran and the UK quietly build strategic reserves. Roughly 463,000 BTC — or about 2.3% of Bitcoin’s total supply — is currently held by governments around the world, according to publicly available blockchain data and legal disclosures.  While that might sound like a small percentage, it equates to tens of billions of dollars in sovereign Bitcoin wealth, giving Bitcoin (BTC) a growing role in national asset strategies and state-level accumulation. Read more

ETH whales bought over $500 million worth of the asset over the weekend.

Analysts at BitMEX Research have raised the alarm about a scam targeting early Bitcoin holders, particularly those with wallets dating back to 2011. According to the firm, the scam appears to exploit long-dormant addresses by injecting false transactions and misleading messages via OP_Return outputs, an optional field in Bitcoin transactions that can carry arbitrary data. […] The post Scam targets dormant Bitcoin wallets with fake legal notice appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Pakistan formally established the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA) to oversee the country's rapidly growing digital assets ecosystem, with former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao and Michael Saylor of MicroStrategy serving as strategic advisors to the Pakistan Crypto Council. The post Pakistan Creates Digital Assets Regulator PVARA to Oversee Crypto Industry appeared first on Cryptonews.

The company will use a combination of American depositary shares, warrants and convertible debentures to raise the funds.

Crypto dips on tariff letters, then recovers. ETH outperforms, altcoins weak after PumpFun news. PumpFun plans $600m token sale, $4b valuation. Trump admin to publish crypto report on July 22. US government deposits $218k ETH to Coinbase. Robinhood speaking to US on tokenised shares. Truth Social files for Blue Chip crypto ETF. US drops appeal in Tornado Cash lawsuit. Strategy to raise $4.2b equity to buy BTC. Semler Scientific buys $20m BTC. Bit Digital pivots to ETH treasury, stock pumps. Tokenized assets on ETH hit $5b. Metaplanet to use BTC as collateral for M&A. XRP CEO to testify before senate on legislation. SEC asks firms to amend SOL ETF applications. HK crypto stocks soar on stablecoin momentum. BBVA opens BTC, ETH trading for Spanish retail. El Salvador bought $800k BTC last week

The QCP Capital analysts warned that Q3-Q4 could bring "fireworks" as ETF inflows create a supply squeeze.

Much like Bitcoin eliminates reliance on centralized intermediaries in finance, Bitchat would removes central authorities from digital communication.