MicroStrategy Erases 2-Month Loss as Crypto Stocks Rally: Is the Damage Over?
MicroStrategy's stock reached a two-month high as bitcoin approached $69,800. The company's bitcoin treasury remains $4.69 billion underwater despite the recent price recovery.
Bitwise CIO Projects Potential 100-Fold Surge in Blockchain Transaction Volumes
Blockchain transaction volumes could increase by up to 100 times in coming years, according to Bitwise Asset Management's chief investment officer. Hougan discussed this potential expansion in a recent investment note examining investor mistakes with distributed ledger technology.
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Says Bitcoin Will Likely Hit $400,000 By 2030
Brian Armstrong predicted Bitcoin will likely reach between $300,000 and $400,000 by 2030. Armstrong also stated the U.S. is moving in the right direction on crypto legislation following a White House meeting.
Bitcoin eyes key short-term holder cost basis, signaling potential bullish trend
Bitcoin has reached price levels near the cost basis of short-term holders, which could encourage holding rather than panic selling. This price alignment potentially signals a bullish trend that might drive values higher among recent investors.
Return of the ICO? SEC Wants Token Fundraising to Escape Securities Status
A new SEC proposal would allow token offerings to raise up to 75 million dollars without registering as securities. This framework aims to create a regulatory pathway for token fundraising that avoids traditional securities registration requirements.
Bitcoin Reclaims $70,000 First Time Since June and Trump Just Hinted at More
Bitcoin exceeded $70,000 for the first time since June, with traders holding short positions losing $1.23 billion. Trump hinted at a substantial bitcoin purchase as the cryptocurrency climbed.
Bitcoin Shortsellers Get Destroyed With $1.7B in Positions Liquidated Following BTC Price Jump
Bitcoin short positions totaling $1.7 billion were liquidated following a price increase on Wednesday. Traders betting on price declines had their positions closed automatically.
Bitcoin Tops $68,000 as Short Liquidations Hit $1.7 Billion
Bitcoin rose above $68,000 while $1.7 billion in short positions were liquidated across cryptocurrency markets. Ether increased 9% and the overall crypto market value grew 5.1%, with short liquidations representing 91% of total liquidations that day.
President Trump To Host Crypto Execs at White House
President Trump plans to host cryptocurrency executives at the White House following a stalled vote on the Clarity Act. The meeting addresses recent legislative delays in cryptocurrency regulation.
HMRC Reportedly Sends Out Over 80,000 Letters Warning Crypto Investors to Pay Their Taxes
HMRC sent 81,000 warning letters to crypto investors over 12 months regarding potential underpayment of taxes. This represents an increase from 65,000 letters sent in the previous year.
Bitcoin Blasts Past $68,000 After US Treasury Doubles Debt Buybacks
Bitcoin surged nearly 3% to exceed $68,000 following the U.S. Treasury's announcement to more than double government debt repurchases. The price reached $68,473 at 10:30am New York time after briefly touching $68,982.
Bitcoin’s Volatility May Be Down But Expect a ‘Meaningful Move’ Soon, Says Fidelity
Bitcoin's volatility has decreased, leading analysts to expect a significant price movement soon. Fidelity suggests the current low volatility period typically precedes meaningful market moves in the cryptocurrency.
Crypto Long & Short: Where DeFi yield really comes from (and why it broke this spring)
DeFi yield strategies quietly stopped working during April's $13 billion drawdown, accounting for most losses rather than hacks. Allocators need to ask four specific questions about yield sustainability before committing capital, as headline yield numbers reveal little about performance under stress.
Ripple Price Analysis: XRP Reclaims $1 as Sellers Show Early Signs of Exhaustion
XRP reclaimed the $1 price level as sellers demonstrated early signs of exhaustion in short-term trading. The cryptocurrency remains within a broader bearish structure while approaching an important demand area below the $1 psychological level.
SEC Unveils Two Crypto Funding Exemptions and Token Safe Harbor
The SEC proposed two exemptions for cryptocurrency funding and a conditional safe harbor for tokens with specific disclosure requirements. The proposals include a 60-day public comment period.
Kalshi Brings Crypto’s Perpetual Futures Model to Stocks With CFTC Filing
Kalshi filed with the CFTC to launch perpetual futures contracts for stock indices and copper. These products extend the leverage model common in cryptocurrency markets into traditional equities trading.
Harmony Protocol Plans Network Rollback After Token Forgery Exploit, Raising Blockchain Immutability and Lack of Decentralization Concerns
Harmony Protocol plans to rollback its blockchain to reverse an unauthorized minting event that created trillions of forged ONE tokens. The action raises concerns about blockchain immutability and the protocol's degree of decentralization.
Regulation Crypto Assets: SEC Proposes New Rules for Crypto
The SEC proposed new rules that would clarify how securities laws apply to digital asset offerings and preempt state authority. The regulation, called Regulation Crypto Assets, would support secondary trading of certain digital assets.
SEC Proposes Groundbreaking Crypto Regulation Framework
The Securities and Exchange Commission proposed a new framework for crypto fundraising that could facilitate capital raising by digital asset projects in the United States. The framework addresses regulatory requirements for cryptocurrency offerings and market participation.
Decentralized Finance Protocol Compound Approves Budget for Institutional DeFi Expansion Efforts
Compound's decentralized autonomous organization approved a $52 million two-year budget, the largest funding commitment in the protocol's history, to develop infrastructure supporting institutional participants in decentralized finance. The program aims to accelerate the protocol's shift toward on-chain credit services for institutional users.
Crypto Exchange Binance Reportedly Shared User Information with Russian Officials After Market Exit
Binance shared personal and transaction data from one user with Russian law enforcement officials, which was used in a terrorism-financing case tied to Ukrainian donations. The information exchange happened after Binance had publicly exited the Russian market.
SEC Proposes Token Offering Rules With $75 Million Exemption
The SEC proposed token offering rules creating a $75 million exemption from registration and a conditional safe harbor removing the "investment contract" classification from tokens. All three sitting commissioners voted to support the proposal, which preempts state securities law.
SEC Proposes Crypto Rulebook as Clarity Act Stalls
The SEC is proposing a cryptocurrency rulebook while the Clarity Act remains stalled in Congress. Regulators are advancing with new legislation despite the lack of progress on the separate clarity-focused bill.
BNB Chain Launches BNB Agent Studio v2, Giving AI Agents the Ability to Earn
AI agents can now earn income and operate within owner-defined financial limits enforced on blockchain through BNB Chain's updated Agent Studio v2 platform. The update expands autonomous agents' capabilities to independently manage money while remaining constrained by onchain financial boundaries set by their owners.
Citi to Debut Bitcoin Custody for Institutional Investors
Citi will launch Custody+ service allowing institutional investors to hold Bitcoin alongside other assets on a single platform. The new offering combines Bitcoin storage with existing custody capabilities for multiple asset types.
S&P 500 Falls, Bitcoin Surges as Traders Await the Fed Minutes: What Next?
The S&P 500 fell 0.52% while Bitcoin surged past $64,000 on Monday. Markets are awaiting Federal Reserve minutes from its July meeting to determine direction across asset classes.
Fundstrat predicts Bitcoin is overdue for 30% price moves
Bitcoin is overdue for 30% price movements according to Fundstrat analysis. Missing key trading days can drastically reduce returns when such swings occur.
US Treasury Asks For Public Input on Landmark Genius Act Crypto Legislation
The U.S. Treasury announced it is seeking public comment on a proposed rule under the GENIUS Act to clarify cryptocurrency licensing requirements. The government body is welcoming stakeholder input on regulations intended to provide industry clarity on who must obtain licenses.
Ethereum’s next big upgrade has 66 proposals, including a major privacy fix
Ethereum developers have narrowed the upgrade proposals for Hegotá down to 66 options, including a privacy improvement and a package that modifies wallet transaction approval and payment processes. The changes aim to provide privacy application developers with additional tools built directly into Ethereum's core functionality.
Bitcoin volatility could surge as BTC trades within the $62,300–$66,500 range
Bitcoin is consolidating between $62,300 and $66,500 since mid-July while trading volume and implied volatility decline. US spot Bitcoin ETFs experienced $389.71 million in net outflows during the week.