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Cointelegraph.com - 21:49 Jul 18, 2025
The growing popularity of Bitcoin ETFs and treasury companies is reshaping how investors hold Bitcoin — raising questions about the core principle of "not your keys, not your coins." Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and other institutional Bitcoin products may be reshaping a core crypto ethos rooted in Satoshi Nakamoto’s original vision. According to onchain data, Bitcoin self-custody has been steadily declining since January 2024 — the same month Bitcoin spot ETFs were approved. After nearly 15 years of growth, the creation of new Bitcoin (BTC) addresses is slowing down, while active addresses have dropped sharply from nearly 1 million in January 2024 to around 650,000 in late June, reaching levels not seen since 2019. “Since spot ETFs became available the growth rate of self-custody users has been in decline,” said on X analyst Willy Woo. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 21:38 Jul 18, 2025
The lack of yield-bearing options for US-regulated stablecoins under the GENIUS bill will drive investors to search for interest elsewhere, analysts said. The US fresh stablecoin legislation could create more demand for Ether (ETH) and decentralized finance applications, which are primarily based on the Ethereum network, according to analysts. The GENIUS bill, signed into law by US President Donald Trump on Friday, bans yield-bearing stablecoins, cutting off interest-earning opportunities for institutions and retail traders. This type of stablecoin generates interest or returns for the holder through yield-generating mechanisms, like staking or lending. According to crypto analyst Nic Puckrin, the removal of yield on stablecoins “is great news for Ethereum-based DeFi as the main alternative for passive income generation." Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 21:00 Jul 18, 2025
At least seven law firms have filed complaints against Strategy, alleging securities fraud. Two crypto lawyers had different takes on the situation. The securities fraud lawsuits facing Michael Saylor’s company Strategy could take years to play out — if they go anywhere at all, according to legal experts. Strategy, formerly MicroStrategy, pioneered the use of Bitcoin (BTC) as an asset reserve for corporate treasuries. The company has been since 2020 making regular purchases of Bitcoin, with over 601,550 BTC in its balance sheets and no plans to cap the accumulation. Now, Strategy has investors questioning its crypto approach. As of mid-July, at least seven law firms have filed complaints against Strategy. Many of the complaints have similar claims, echoing that the defendants overstated the anticipated profitability of its Bitcoin investment strategy and understated volatility risks, as well as the magnitude of losses the company could recognize following the adoption of the ASU 2023-08 accounting principles.... -
Cointelegraph.com - 20:30 Jul 18, 2025
Bitcoin testing underlying support, and the potential start of an altcoin season have traders focusing on XLM, LTC, ETC and BNB. Key points: Continuation of Bitcoin’s consolidation seems likely in the near term, but the trend remains positive as long as the price remains above $110,530. Charts for BNB, XLM, LTC and ETC are looking positive. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 20:00 Jul 18, 2025
JPMorgan, Citigroup and Bank of America are all in the early stages of stablecoin development. As crypto markets keep a close eye on Capitol Hill for movement on the GENIUS bill, legacy financial institutions are already laying the groundwork for a future where stablecoin payment rails handle trillions of dollars in client transactions. Once a niche tool used primarily by crypto traders to fund exchange accounts, stablecoins have evolved into one of the industry’s most compelling use cases. Major players like JPMorgan, Citigroup and Bank of America are now competing for a share of this growing market. This week’s Crypto Biz newsletter dives into Wall Street’s accelerating push into stablecoins, highlights an emerging stablecoin network aiming to challenge Tether and Circle, and puts the S&P 500’s latest record high into perspective — by measuring its performance against Bitcoin (BTC). Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 19:42 Jul 18, 2025
Several C-suite executives from cryptocurrency companies attended the Friday event, some of whom directly contributed to Trump’s 2024 campaign. US President Donald Trump signed one of the first bills related to crypto and blockchain of his administration into law on Friday after delays due to debates in the House of Representatives and Senate. In a Friday signing ceremony attended by many cryptocurrency company executives and high-ranking Republicans, including Vice President JD Vance and House Speaker Mike Johnson, Trump signed the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act into law. The president acknowledged the support of several crypto figures in attendance, including Kraken co-CEO David Ripley, Gemini co-founders Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong, Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire, Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino and Robinhood CEO Vladimir Tenev. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 19:04 Jul 18, 2025
The Senate Agriculture Committee will hear from prospective CFTC chair Brian Quintenz, who could be the sole commissioner at the US regulator by the end of 2025. Brian Quintenz, US President Donald Trump’s pick to chair the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), is scheduled to appear before lawmakers as his nomination moves forward in the Senate. His role could expand significantly if current legislation shifting crypto oversight to the agency becomes law. The Senate Agriculture Committee will hold a meeting to consider Quintenz’s nomination before a potential floor vote on Monday. The meeting will follow a hearing held by the committee in June, marking the first step in his nomination since Trump announced it in February. The committee meeting will come as the Senate is expected to consider the Digital Asset Market Clarity (CLARITY) Act following passage in the House of Representatives on Thursday. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 19:00 Jul 18, 2025
Institutional capital brings Bitcoin stability and status, but also systemic risk, regulatory pressure, and a creeping erosion of its core ethos. Key takeaways: Bitcoin is now a macro asset, with behavior increasingly tied to traditional risk markets and vulnerable to the same systemic pressures as TradFi assets. Custodial concentration is reshaping Bitcoin’s market structure, increasing systemic risk and weakening self-custody norms. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 18:34 Jul 18, 2025
The IMF report directly contradicts regular posts from El Salvador’s Bitcoin Office that the country is purchasing one BTC per day. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) published a report on Tuesday about its ongoing loan agreement with El Salvador, claiming that the Central American country has not bought any new Bitcoin (BTC) since signing the agreement in December 2024. El Salvador’s Chivo Bitcoin wallet “does not adjust its Bitcoin reserves to reflect changes in clients’ Bitcoin deposits,” the report read. Chivo doesn’t sell its BTC, leading to “minor” discrepancies that made it appear as if El Salvador’s public sector was accumulating BTC. A letter of intent signed by El Salvador’s central bank president, Douglas Pablo Rodríguez Fuentes, and minister of finance, Jerson Rogelio Posada Molina, contained within the IMF report, confirmed the details: Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 18:25 Jul 18, 2025
Google Gemini could help traders break down the news, track sentiment and turn headlines into actionable crypto trading strategies. Google Gemini can break down complex crypto news, like new US legislation, by pulling clear summaries from trusted sources. By scanning reactions on X, Gemini reveals how investors feel about the news, helping traders gauge short-term momentum. Gemini highlights who benefits first, like stablecoin issuers and compliant exchanges, and who faces risk, particularly DeFi projects that are labeled as decentralized but operate with clear centralized control. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 18:00 Jul 18, 2025
Bitcoin adoption has been soaring, leading up to the optimistic regulatory expectations related to “Crypto Week” in Washington. Optimistic regulatory expectations became the focal point for cryptocurrency investors this week, following an event dubbed by the US government as “Crypto Week,” during which lawmakers sought to pass three key regulatory bills for the Web3 industry. Fueled by the optimistic outlook, Bitcoin (BTC) flipped Amazon’s $2.3 trillion market capitalization and soared to become the world’s fifth-largest asset by total value. Regulators passed the three key bills amid Republican concerns with central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 18:00 Jul 18, 2025
XLM is gaining momentum with an 87% weekly rally, strong buyers’ interest and bullish technicals pointing toward a breakout past its all-time highs in 2025. Key takeaways: XLM hit a yearly high of $0.52, with immediate targets set on cycle highs at $0.63. Peter Brandt said XLM has the most bullish chart, with $0.20 as support and $1 as the breakout level. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 17:04 Jul 18, 2025
Representatives from Circle, Ripple, Chainlink, Multicoin Capital and Anchorage Digital confirmed they would be at the White House to mark the passing of the GENIUS Act. Update (July 18 at 5:08 pm UTC): This article has been updated to include more information on Circle’s attendance at the signing ceremony, scheduled for 6:30 pm UTC. Update (July 18 at 5:33 pm UTC): This article has been updated to include a statement from Sergey Nazarov. Several high-profile figures in the crypto and blockchain industry have announced that they plan to be by US President Donald Trump’s side when he signs a stablecoin bill into law on Friday. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 16:30 Jul 18, 2025
Capital rotation from Bitcoin hints at an accelerating altseason with liquidity, stablecoin inflows and market structure all aligning for a major breakout. Key takeaways: The TOTAL2 market cap (excluding BTC) has hit $1.5 trillion for the first time since January. Exchanges received over $1.7 billion in stablecoin inflows this week, and analysts think the positioning is toward altcoins. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 15:55 Jul 18, 2025
Metaplanet and Semler Scientific are turning corporate balance sheets into Bitcoin battlegrounds, each racing to outstack the other in 2025. Strategy kicked off the corporate Bitcoin boom, but in 2025, the real competition is Metaplanet vs. Semler Scientific. Both are publicly listed, both are buying Bitcoin (BTC) in size, and both are turning their balance sheets into battlegrounds. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 15:12 Jul 18, 2025
SEC Chair Paul Atkins signaled openness to including cryptocurrencies in 401(k) retirement plans, stressing the importance of investor education. US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Paul Atkins showed openness to allowing cryptocurrencies in 401 (k) retirement plans for Americans, but highlighted the need for responsible disclosure. During a Bloomberg interview published Friday, Atkins did not rule out allowing cryptocurrencies into 401 (k) plans. Still, he emphasized that education on the risks associated with such an investment is crucial. “Disclosure is key and that people need to know what they are getting into,” Atkins said when asked about the potential inclusion of crypto into 401 (k) plans. Still, he added that he looks “forward to whatever may come out from the president.” Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 15:00 Jul 18, 2025
Web3’s current trading infrastructure fails to offer institutional participants privacy, scale and sophistication. It lags behind market maturity, leaving institutional and large-scale traders underserved. Opinion by: Anish Mohammed, co-founder of Panther Protocol Binance co-founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao’s recent proposal to create a dark-pool perpetual swap decentralized exchange (DEX) is more than just a novel idea — it’s a timely reflection of where Web3 is falling short. In a market increasingly driven by institutions and large stakeholders, CZ’s call for private execution and protection from maximal extractable value (MEV) attacks underscores a more profound truth: The current trading infrastructure in crypto is not built for scale, discretion or sophistication. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 14:45 Jul 18, 2025
Unlike traditional messaging apps that rely on internet infrastructure, Bitchat operates on direct device-to-device communication. Jack Dorsey’s new app could revolutionize offline communication — and for good reason. The founder of Twitter and Block’s CEO has launched a pilot of Bitchat, a revolutionary new messaging app operating entirely without an internet connection. What was initially a weekend project for Dorsey is quickly evolving into a compelling proof-of-concept. It has the potential to offer truly decentralized, censorship-resistant communication, all of which is turning heads in the tech world and worrying governments. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 14:25 Jul 18, 2025
ADA price catches a bid as multiple bullish signals emerge and bull flag targets $2.70. Key takeaways: ADA price is up over 70% since June 22, signaling the end of the downtrend. Multiple bullish chart signals suggest ADA price can climb over 200% toward $3. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 14:06 Jul 18, 2025
Crypto industry hails GENIUS Act as a win, while Senator Elizabeth Warren criticizes it for consumer protection gaps. The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is considering the creation of an innovation exemption within its regulatory framework to foster tokenization, SEC Chair Paul Atkins said during a press event on Friday, according to Bloomberg. In the Bloomberg report, Atkins said that the SEC staff was considering changes that would promote tokenization, including an innovation exception that would allow for new trading methods and provide targeted relief to support the development of a tokenized securities ecosystem. Atkins said the movement of assets onchain is inevitable, stating: “If it can be tokenized, it will be tokenized.” While he acknowledged the uncertainty of the outcome, he was optimistic about the industry’s future. Read more
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