Bitcoin, crypto market are in the red today: Here’s why
The crypto market took a sharp turn lower this week as a cocktail of weak economic data, renewed trade tensions, and heavy profit-taking sparked a wave of selling across Bitcoin and major altcoins. Summary The crypto market continued crashing, with…
Figma explodes 250% in NYSE debut; Cathie Wood’s ARK grabs 60,000 shares
Key Takeaways Figma stock jumped 250% on its first day, closing at $115. Figma’s IPO is part of a wave of public listings amid renewed market activity under the Trump administration. Share this article Figma, the collaborative design platform, soared…
Samourai Wallet Founders Plead Guilty in $100M Bitcoin Laundering Case
Samourai Wallet co-founders Keonne Rodriguez and William Lonergan Hill have decided to plead guilty to charges related to their mixer service. The pair had previously denied guilt in April 2024 and had made several attempts to have their lawsuit dropped….
Toncoin price soars as cryptocurrencies crash, here’s why
Toncoin continues to surge, climbing to $3.60 and notching a 38% gain from its June low, as renewed investor interest and ecosystem momentum breathed new life into the Telegram-linked blockchain. Summary Toncoin price jumped after STON.fi, its biggest dApp raised…
These 3 Public Companies Now Own Nearly 4% of All Bitcoin and Why That’s Risky
DATCOs, a.k.a Digital Asset Treasury Companies, now collectively hold over $100 billion in digital assets. The bulk of these holdings is dominated by publicly listed firms, with Michael Saylor-led Strategy leading the pack, followed by Japan’s Metaplanet and US-based SharpLink…
Ethereum Steals the Spotlight With $1.59B Inflows, But Not All Altcoins Are Winning
Ethereum investment products saw $1.59 billion in inflows last week. This was the second-largest weekly total on record as it led all digital assets in fund attraction. The broader digital asset market logged $1.9 billion in total inflows for the…
$686M Token Unlock Wave Set for This Week
A fresh wave of token unlocks is set to hit the crypto market this week, with over $686 million worth of assets entering circulating supplies. The releases are arriving just as Bitcoin (BTC) staged a fragile recovery from a sell-off…
‘Digital Slop:’ Solana CEO’s Brutal Take on NFTs and Meme Coins Sparks Outrage
Solana Labs CEO Anatoly Yakovenko is once again at the center of a heated debate. This time for branding meme coins and NFTs as “digital slop” in a public back-and-forth with Base creator Jesse Pollak. The discussion, which unfolded on…
From Outflows to Overflowing: Ethereum ETFs Quietly Amass $21.8B in a Year
In recent weeks, the nine U.S. ethereum-based exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have been loading up on ether, grabbing hefty portions of the cryptocurrency. This month celebrates their first full year trading on Wall Street, now holding more than 5.73 million ETH—worth…
FTX Stakes $79M in ETH, Whales Are Buying, BlackRock’s ETHA Keep Growing
TL;DR FTX staked $79M ETH after withdrawing $75M, signaling renewed activity from major crypto players. BlackRock now holds 2.5% of all ETH, adding $375M more through its growing Ethereum ETF. Eleven new whale wallets added 722K ETH since July, with…
Trader Says One Metric Suggests Bitcoin Could Surge to This New All-Time High Level, Outlines Path Forward for Ethereum, XRP and Dogecoin
A closely followed crypto analyst says that one metric is signaling Bitcoin (BTC) may surge to a massive new all-time high. In a new thread, crypto trader Ali Martinez tells his 145,200 followers on the social media platform X that,…
Blockstream Launches Simplicity | Smart Contracts on Bitcoin
MENLO PARK, CALIFORNIA, USA, July 31 — Blockstream, the global leader in Bitcoin-powered financial infrastructure, has announced the public launch of Simplicity, a groundbreaking smart contracting language, on the Liquid Network. Simplicity introduces powerful, Bitcoin-native programmability, designed for a new…
Blockstream launches Simplicity to bring verifiable contracts to Bitcoin
Blockstream’s newly launched Simplicity language brings formally verifiable contracts to Bitcoin’s Liquid Network, offering institutions a new logic they can trust. By anchoring to Bitcoin’s UTXO model, it sidesteps the fragility that plagues state-based systems. Summary Blockstream has launched Simplicity,…
IP token jumps 12% as Grayscale launches Story Trust
Grayscale Investments has launched the Grayscale Story Trust to offer accredited investors exposure to IP token. Grayscale’s announcement saw IP price jump 12% to hit highs of $6.41. Bulls could target a new all-time high. Grayscale Investments, the world’s leading…
Ripple Vs. SEC Battle At An End? What An Appeal Dismissal In August Would Mean For XRP
Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure The long-running legal battle between Ripple and the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) may finally be heading for closure. Particularly, a joint appeal dismissal from both…
SEC Chair Atkins launches Project Crypto, says most crypto is not security
Key Takeaways The SEC’s Project Crypto aims to modernize rules and provide clearer guidelines for crypto asset classification and approvals. The program is designed to support President Trump’s push to make the US the global hub for crypto innovation. Share…
Blackrock Lifts Both Bitcoin and Ether ETFs as Flows Stay Positive
Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) secured $47 million in fresh inflows, driven by Blackrock and Bitwise, while ether ETFs narrowly extended their inflow streak to 19 days with $5.79 million after a sharp Fidelity outflow. Ether ETFs Extend Streak to 19…
White House Lays Out Detailed Crypto Policy Blueprint
The White House has released a 160-page roadmap outlining how it plans to approach crypto regulation going forward. It brings together insights from major agencies like the Treasury, SEC, and CFTC. Officials are calling it the most comprehensive federal policy…