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Tether Gold Thrives Amid Institutional & Central Bank Demand

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Tether Gold Thrives Amid Institutional & Central Bank Demand As gold reaches historic highs under mounting economic and geopolitical turbulence, Tether Gold (XAUt) is experiencing robust growth—aligning directly with central bank and institutional demand for physical bullion. A shifting macroeconomic landscape has triggered a heightened gold rush among sovereign investors and institutions. Bullion prices have surged to unprecedented levels in 2025, and digital gold tokens like XAUt are gaining traction... Tether Gold Thrives Amid Institutional & Central Bank Demand Coinatory

Upcoming economic events 25 July 2025

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Upcoming economic events 25 July 2025 Time(GMT+0/UTC+0)StateImportanceEventForecastPrevious16:002 points2-Year Note Auction----------3.786%16:002 points5-Year Note Auction----------3.879% cryptocurrency news Coinatory

Bitcoin OGs’ Confidence Erosion Sparks Institutional Versus Ethos Debate

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Bitcoin OGs’ Confidence Erosion Sparks Institutional Versus Ethos Debate A well-known crypto analyst has ignited a divisive discussion within the Bitcoin community, asserting that many Bitcoin OGs—early whales—are seeing their conviction waver as institutional adoption gains traction. Scott Melker (The Wolf of All Street) recently posted on X that “many of the most ardent early whales have seen their faith shaken and have been selling at these prices.” According to Melker, institutional participation has transform... cryptocurrency news Coinatory

Bitcoin OGs’ Confidence Erosion Sparks Institutional Versus Ethos Debate

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Bitcoin OGs’ Confidence Erosion Sparks Institutional Versus Ethos Debate A well-known crypto analyst has ignited a divisive discussion within the Bitcoin community, asserting that many Bitcoin OGs—early whales—are seeing their conviction waver as institutional adoption gains traction. Scott Melker (The Wolf of All Street) recently posted on X that “many of the most ardent early whales have seen their faith shaken and have been selling at these prices.” According to Melker, institutional participation has transform... Coinatory

Pudgy Penguins Rebuffs OpenSea Acquisition Rumors, Emphasizes Strategic Brand Partnerships

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Pudgy Penguins Rebuffs OpenSea Acquisition Rumors, Emphasizes Strategic Brand Partnerships Pudgy Penguins has categorically denied rumors suggesting it acquired the NFT marketplace OpenSea, terming such speculation unnecessary and reaffirming its focus on expanding brand partnerships. In a post on X, Beau—the project’s head of security—stated bluntly: “Pudgy Penguins didn’t buy OpenSea… chill.” He emphasized the team’s broader ambitions, urging observers to “talk about partnering with Lufthansa and NASCAR, and go find the next grea... cryptocurrency news

Bitcoin Bulls Dominate as BTC Rebounds Toward $118K

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Bitcoin Bulls Dominate as BTC Rebounds Toward $118K Bitcoin staged a textbook liquidity sweep by briefly dipping under the $115,000 threshold before rebounding decisively, signaling that bullish sentiment persists. Traders are now pivoting toward tests of new all‑time highs. Key Highlights After probing $115K to capture liquidity, Bitcoin swiftly rebounded above $118,000, reinforcing bullish momentum. According to Fundstrat research chief Tom Lee, Bitcoin could reach $200K–$250K by year... Coinatory

ETH Poised for $4K Surge Despite Broader Crypto Pullback

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ETH Poised for $4K Surge Despite Broader Crypto Pullback Despite intensifying volatility across digital assets, Ethereum (ETH) continues to demonstrate structural resilience, preserving its bullish momentum as Bitcoin (BTC) extends its decline toward $115,000. Market data and institutional behavior indicate that Ether remains on track for a potential move toward the $4,000 threshold. Institutional Demand Underpins ETH Strength Since July 9, more than 540,000 ETH—worth approximately $2 billion—ha... Coinatory cryptocurrencies news

Robert Kiyosaki Flags ETF Risk; Analysts Rebut

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Robert Kiyosaki Flags ETF Risk; Analysts Rebut Investor and best-selling author Robert Kiyosaki has issued a stark warning about the perceived risks associated with holding Bitcoin, gold, and silver through exchange-traded funds (ETFs), calling into question the reliability of paper-based investment vehicles in the face of economic uncertainty. In a recent statement, Kiyosaki drew a sharp distinction between owning physical assets and relying on financial instruments that claim to represe... Coinatory cryptocurrencies news

NFT Market Cap Soars to $6.6B in July — CryptoPunks Rebound

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NFT Market Cap Soars to $6.6B in July — CryptoPunks Rebound In July, the non‑fungible token (NFT) market cap surged to $6.6 billion, a 94% rise month‑on‑month, according to analytics firm DappRadar. Weekly trading volumes also accelerated, reaching $136 million, marking a 51% weekly gain ─ the most robust weekly activity since February. This rebound follows a period of declining volumes through the second quarter of 2025, which had softened momentum since mid‑2024. DappRadar’s data shows a steady cont... Coinatory cryptonews

Arizona Woman Sentenced for Role in North Korean Crypto Fraud

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Arizona Woman Sentenced for Role in North Korean Crypto Fraud In a striking example of cyber-enabled sanctions evasion, Christina Marie Chapman, a 50-year-old resident of Litchfield Park, Arizona, has been sentenced to 102 months in federal prison for her role in a sophisticated international fraud operation that enabled North Korean IT operatives to infiltrate over 300 U.S. companies, including cryptocurrency platforms and major technology firms. Operating what prosecutors described as a “laptop farm” ... crypto news

Irys Portal Airdrop Guide: Complete New Galxe Campaigns

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Irys Portal Airdrop Guide: Complete New Galxe Campaigns Irys Portal is a blockchain protocol designed to offer low-cost data storage with built-in compute features. It runs on a multi-ledger system that supports both temporary and permanent data storage—seamlessly within a single network. With its EVM-compatible environment, IrysVM, developers can build smart contracts that interact directly with on-chain data. Be sure to complete all the activities from our previous post about Irys Portal. The pr... Coinatory cryptocurrency news

Ethereum Developer Testifies in Roman Storm's Defense Case

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Ethereum Developer Testifies in Roman Storm's Defense Case In the ongoing criminal trial of Tornado Cash co-founder Roman Storm, his legal team called Ethereum core developer Preston Van Loon to the stand as the defense's first witness, following the conclusion of the US government's case. After approximately two weeks of testimony from government witnesses, the prosecution rested on Thursday, clearing the way for Storm’s attorneys to introduce their own defense. According to reports from Inner City ... Coinatory news

Bitcoin Consolidation Poised to Trigger $135K Breakout, Data Suggests

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Bitcoin Consolidation Poised to Trigger $135K Breakout, Data Suggests Bitcoin’s current consolidation, marked by a narrow trading range between $115K and $120K, is setting the stage for a potential surge to $135K. Despite facing significant selling pressure at the $120K resistance level, bulls have managed to hold firm, suggesting that the cryptocurrency may soon break out to new highs. Key Market Insights Resistance at $120K–$123.2K: Bitcoin faced resistance at $120K on Wednesday, triggering $285.2 million... cryptocurrency news today

Upcoming economic events 25 July 2025

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Upcoming economic events 25 July 2025 Time(GMT+0/UTC+0)StateImportanceEventForecastPrevious12:302 pointsCore Durable Goods Orders (MoM) (Jun)0.1%0.5%12:303 pointsDurable Goods Orders (MoM) (Jun)-10.4%16.4%15:302 pointsAtlanta Fed GDPNow (Q2)2.4%2.4%17:002 pointsU.S. Baker Hughes Oil Rig Count42142217:002 pointsU.S. Baker Hughes Total Rig Count----------54419:302 pointsCFTC Crude Oil speculative net positions----------162.4K19:302 pointsCFTC Gold speculative net positions----------21... cryptocurrency news today

Australian Fintech Finder Wins Major Court Ruling on Crypto Yield Product

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Australian Fintech Finder Wins Major Court Ruling on Crypto Yield Product Australia’s Federal Court has delivered a significant victory for fintech company Finder.com, ruling in favor of its yield-generating product, Finder Earn, in a legal dispute with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC). This decision comes after nearly three years of legal proceedings, solidifying Finder’s position within Australia’s evolving fintech landscape. In a landmark ruling on Thursday, Justices Stewart, Cheeseman... Australian Fintech Finder Wins Major Court Ruling on Crypto Yield Product Coinatory

Hong Kong to Enforce Criminal Penalties for Unlicensed Stablecoin Ads

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Hong Kong to Enforce Criminal Penalties for Unlicensed Stablecoin Ads In a significant move to strengthen regulatory oversight in digital finance, Hong Kong will begin enforcing its Stablecoin Ordinance on August 1, making it a criminal offense to offer or advertise unlicensed fiat-referenced stablecoins (FRS) to retail investors. Violations will carry penalties of up to HK$50,000 (approximately $6,300) and a maximum prison sentence of six months. The new regulation, introduced by the Hong Kong Monetary Authori... cryptocurrency news Coinatory

Monad Airdrop Guide: 10 Key Projects Highlighted by Monad

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Monad Airdrop Guide: 10 Key Projects Highlighted by Monad Monad is a Layer 1 blockchain built to address scalability challenges in crypto while staying fully compatible with Ethereum. Thanks to its support for the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM), developers can easily migrate their existing Ethereum apps and smart contracts without making any changes. We've already published several posts about Monad on our site. If you're new to the project, make sure to follow the steps in that guide. Recently... cryptocurrency news Coinatory

Fate of U.S. Crypto & CBDC Bills Remains Uncertain Before Recess

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Fate of U.S. Crypto & CBDC Bills Remains Uncertain Before Recess As Congress prepares to enter its August recess, the legislative outlook for two critical crypto bills—the Digital Asset Market Clarity (CLARITY) Act and the Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act—remains unresolved. Just days before adjourning, the House advanced three cryptocurrency-related bills under a coordinated “crypto week.” Notably, the GENIUS Act (Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins), aimed at stablecoin regula... cryptonews today

Upcoming economic events 24 July 2025

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Upcoming economic events 24 July 2025 Time(GMT+0/UTC+0)StateImportanceEventForecastPrevious00:302 pointsau Jibun Bank Services PMI (Jul)----------51.708:002 pointsHCOB Eurozone Manufacturing PMI (Jul)49.749.508:002 pointsHCOB Eurozone Composite PMI (Jul)50.850.608:002 pointsHCOB Eurozone Services PMI (Jul)50.650.512:153 pointsDeposit Facility Rate (Jul)2.00%2.00%12:152 pointsECB Marginal Lending Facility----------2.40%12:152 pointsECB Monetary Policy Statement --------------------12... Upcoming economic events 24 July 2025

XRP Price Outlook: Could It Surge to $10 After $3.66 Peak?

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XRP Price Outlook: Could It Surge to $10 After $3.66 Peak? XRP is currently consolidating near its recent multimonth high of $3.66, prompting fresh speculation among analysts about its rally potential. Below is a refined breakdown of what traders and investors are watching. Classic Chart Pattern Signals $4.20 Next XRP’s four‑hour candlestick chart has formed a textbook bull pennant, a bullish continuation pattern characterized by converging trendlines following a sharp prior surge. A breakout abov... XRP Price Outlook: Could It Surge to $10 After $3.66 Peak?

21Shares Files for Spot  ONDO ETF with SEC

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21Shares Files for Spot  ONDO ETF with SEC Swiss crypto asset manager 21Shares has filed a Form S‑1 prospectus with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for its proposed 21Shares Ondo Trust, a spot ETF intended to hold the ONDO token and track the CME CF Ondo Finance‑Dollar Reference Rate. The tokens will be protected by Coinbase Custody. The trust will operate passively, allowing authorized participants to create and redeem shares either in cash or in-kind, and will not employ s... 21Shares Files for Spot  ONDO ETF with SEC

Pharos Testnet Guide: Mint "Zentra Testnet Badge"

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Pharos Testnet Guide: Mint "Zentra Testnet Badge" Pharos Testnet is a blockchain network designed to work seamlessly with the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM). It focuses on simplifying payments and decentralized applications through trustless technology. The Pharos Network is committed to creating innovative tools that empower underserved communities and support emerging asset markets, with the goal of building a more inclusive global economy and bringing real-world use to Web3 technology. ... cryptocurrency news today

JPMorgan Mulls Crypto‑Backed Loans & Expands into Stablecoins

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JPMorgan Mulls Crypto‑Backed Loans & Expands into Stablecoins JPMorgan Chase is reportedly evaluating the launch of crypto‑backed loans, marking a notable recalibration in its stance on digital assets. According to a Financial Times source, the bank is contemplating lending against assets such as Bitcoin ($119,015) and Ether ($3,696), potentially by 2026—though plans remain provisional. This development aligns with JPMorgan’s recent strategic pivot toward stablecoins. On a July 15 earnings call, CEO Jam... cryptocurrency news

Eric Trump Celebrates 35% ETH Rally, Dismisses Critics

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Eric Trump Celebrates 35% ETH Rally, Dismisses Critics After a month-long gain, ETH soared beyond $3,800, and Eric Trump celebrated the price increase on X on Monday. “How am I doing now @TedPillows?” he posted, referencing a March exchange in which OKX partner Ted Pillows had mocked Trump’s earlier ETH endorsement. In response to another critic, Trump added, “Up 35% in 5 months, Pal. Embrace volatility,” reiterating his advice to buy during market dips. When Trump first posted urging people... Coinatory cryptocurrency news

Upcoming economic events 23 July 2025

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Upcoming economic events 23 July 2025 Time(GMT+0/UTC+0)StateImportanceEventForecastPrevious05:002 pointsBoJ Core CPI (YoY)2.5%2.5%14:003 pointsExisting Home Sales (Jun)4.01M4.03M14:002 pointsExisting Home Sales (MoM) (Jun)----------0.8%14:303 pointsCrude Oil Inventories-----------3.859M14:302 pointsCushing Crude Oil Inventories----------0.213M17:002 points20-Year Bond Auction----------4.942% Summary of Upcoming Economic Events on July 23, 2025 Asia – Japan BoJ Core CPI (YoY... crypto news today

Spot Bitcoin ETFs Halt 12‑Day Inflow Run Amid Profit‑Taking

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Spot Bitcoin ETFs Halt 12‑Day Inflow Run Amid Profit‑Taking Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds experienced a $131.35 million net outflow on Monday, ending a 12-day inflow streak that had aggregated $6.6 billion. Leading the declines was ARK Invest’s ARKB, which saw $77.46 million in redemptions. Grayscale’s GBTC followed with $36.75 million withdrawn, and Fidelity’s FBTC posted $12.75 million in outflows, according to SoSoValue data. Bitwise’s BITB and VanEck’s HODL showed modest declines of $1.91 mil... Coinatory crypto news

Genius Group Doubles BTC Treasury to 200 BTC, Leverages GENIUS Act

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Genius Group Doubles BTC Treasury to 200 BTC, Leverages GENIUS Act On July 18, 2025, Singapore-based AI-powered edtech company Genius Group added 20 Bitcoin to its assets, increasing its total to 200 BTC and doubling its treasury in a single month. With an unrealized gain of almost 9.8% or $216,000, the most recent buy, which was done at an average price of $106,812 per Bitcoin, was well below the day's market range of $117,000 to $120,600. Earlier in the month, there was a consistent accumulation tendency, wi... cryptocurrency news Coinatory

Zama Testnet Guide: Complete Guild Quests

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Zama Testnet Guide: Complete Guild Quests Zama's homomorphic encryption tools let developers work with encrypted data without ever having to decrypt it. This makes it possible to build truly private smart contracts on open, permissionless blockchains. With Zama, only authorized users can view transaction details and contract states—ensuring both privacy and security. The project launched its testnet but temporarily shut it down due to a large influx of users. In the meantime, yo... cryptocurrency news Coinatory

FTX Seeks Delay as Creditors Challenge $470M Claims Freeze

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FTX Seeks Delay as Creditors Challenge $470M Claims Freeze The FTX estate, overseeing the 2022 bankruptcy proceedings, has petitioned a Delaware court for additional time to address more than 90 formal objections to its plan to suspend repayments to creditors in 49 defined "restricted foreign jurisdictions," which includes China—a jurisdiction responsible for approximately 82% ($380 million) of the disputed claims. This motion followed the filing of the initial stay motion and comes ahead of a Tuesday h... Coinatory cryptocurrencies news

Trump Media Reports $2 B Bitcoin Reserve Amid Congressional Crypto Push

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Trump Media Reports $2 B Bitcoin Reserve Amid Congressional Crypto Push Backed by $2.5 billion in funding, Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG), the owner of Truth Social, has initiated a substantial allocation into digital assets, reporting approximately $2 billion in Bitcoin and Bitcoin-linked securities in its latest disclosure. This strategic move follows the company's May announcement outlining a digital asset investment plan, designating $1.5 billion from stock sales and $1 billion through convertible ... Coinatory cryptonews

Upcoming economic events 22 July 2025

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Upcoming economic events 22 July 2025 Time(GMT+0/UTC+0)StateImportanceEventForecastPrevious01:302 pointsRBA Meeting Minutes--------------------12:302 pointsFed Chair Powell Speaks--------------------17:002 pointsFOMC Member Bowman Speaks--------------------17:002 pointsECB President Lagarde Speaks--------------------20:302 pointsAPI Weekly Crude Oil Stock----------19.100M Summary of Upcoming Economic Events on July 22, 2025 Asia-Pacific – Australia RBA Meeting Minutes – 01:... Coinatory cryptonews

Ethereum NFT Sales Soar as ETH Nears $4K

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Ethereum NFT Sales Soar as ETH Nears $4K Ethereum-based NFT collections have taken nine of the top ten spots in the most recent seven-day sales rankings, with standout performers including CryptoPunks, Pudgy Penguins, Moonbirds, and Azuki. The only non-Ethereum entry in the top 10 was the Polygon-based Courtyard collection. CryptoPunks, still the leading NFT collection by market capitalization, is valued at approximately $1.8 billion. Last week, the collection posted $15.5 million i... cryptonews

UK Eyes $7B Bitcoin Sale to Fill Budget Gap

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UK Eyes $7B Bitcoin Sale to Fill Budget Gap The United Kingdom is considering liquidating more than £5 billion ($6.7 billion) worth of seized Bitcoin in a move aimed at narrowing the country’s fiscal deficit. According to recent reports, the Home Office and Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves are coordinating with law enforcement agencies to facilitate the sale and create a custodial system for handling the digital assets. This prospective liquidation, primarily involving ov... cryptocurrency news today

Ethereum Scaling: Gas Limit Up as Validators Back 45M

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Ethereum Scaling: Gas Limit Up as Validators Back 45M Ethereum’s mainnet throughput saw a notable increase this weekend, driven by a coordinated validator initiative to raise the gas limit—marking a pivotal step in network scalability and efficiency. According to Etherscan, the average block gas limit climbed to 37.3 million units on Sunday, reflecting a nearly 3% increase over late last week. This rise is part of a broader community-led push to raise the gas ceiling to 45 million units, a ... Ethereum Scaling: Gas Limit Up as Validators Back 45M Coinatory

Saylor Signals More BTC Buys as Strategy’s Stash Tops $71B

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Saylor Signals More BTC Buys as Strategy’s Stash Tops $71B MicroStrategy, now branded as Strategy, continues its aggressive accumulation of Bitcoin, solidifying its role as the dominant corporate holder of the digital asset. Co-founder Michael Saylor signaled the company’s intention to further expand its Bitcoin reserves this weekend, as total holdings surpassed $71 billion. On July 14, the firm acquired an additional 4,225 BTC for $472.5 million—an average purchase price of approximately $111,827 pe... cryptocurrency news Coinatory

Upcoming economic events 21 July 2025

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Upcoming economic events 21 July 2025 Time(GMT+0/UTC+0)StateImportanceEventForecastPrevious01:002 pointsChina Loan Prime Rate 5Y (Jul)3.50%3.50%01:002 pointsPBoC Loan Prime Rate3.00%3.00%14:002 pointsUS Leading Index (MoM) (Jun)-0.2%-0.1% Summary of Upcoming Economic Events on July 21, 2025 Asia – China Lending Rates China Loan Prime Rate 5Y (Jul) – 01:00 UTC Forecast: 3.50% | Previous: 3.50% PBoC Loan Prime Rate (1Y): 3.00% (unchanged) Impact: No change expected ... Coinatory cryptocurrency news

GENIUS Act Fortifies U.S. Dollar, Blocks Big Tech and Banks From Stablecoin Monopoly

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GENIUS Act Fortifies U.S. Dollar, Blocks Big Tech and Banks From Stablecoin Monopoly Washington Signals Strategic Shift in Stablecoin Regulation In a landmark legislative move, the U.S. Congress has passed the GENIUS Act, a sweeping bipartisan bill designed to insulate the stablecoin market from the influence of technology giants and financial conglomerates. With the vote garnering over 300 House members—including support from 102 Democrats—the bill is being heralded as the most significant federal digital currency policy to ... GENIUS Act Fortifies U.S. Dollar, Blocks Big Tech and Banks From Stablecoin Monopoly

CoinDCX Suffers $44 Million Breach; Customer Funds Intact

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CoinDCX Suffers $44 Million Breach; Customer Funds Intact Indian cryptocurrency exchange CoinDCX fell victim to a sophisticated cybersecurity breach on Friday, resulting in a loss of approximately $44 million, CEO and co‑founder Sumit Gupta disclosed Saturday. Attackers exploited an internal “liquidity provision” account connected to another exchange, compromising its server infrastructure. Custodial wallets holding user assets remained unaffected. Gupta emphasized that all customer funds are secure... crypto news today

Bitcoin ETFs Challenge Self-Custody Ideals

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Bitcoin ETFs Challenge Self-Custody Ideals The approval of Bitcoin spot ETFs in January 2024 marked a watershed moment in cryptocurrency history. Yet as these regulated, institutionally-managed investment vehicles flourish, they are also accelerating a fundamental shift—away from the self-custody principles that once defined Bitcoin’s ideological foundation. Self-Custody in Decline According to on-chain data, Bitcoin self-custody has been steadily decreasing since early 20... Coinatory cryptocurrency news

Bitcoin Eyes New July High Despite Likely Price Pause

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Bitcoin Eyes New July High Despite Likely Price Pause Bitcoin’s recent rally to a record high of $122,884 may face a near-term consolidation, but another all-time high by the end of July remains firmly within reach, according to Michael Harvey, head of franchise trading at Galaxy Digital. Speaking to Cointelegraph, Harvey stated that a moderate cooling in Bitcoin’s momentum would be a natural reaction to its recent surge. “Consolidation around current prices is my base case given the large rally... Coinatory cryptocurrencies news

Peter McCormack Funds Private Security in Bedford Pilot

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Peter McCormack Funds Private Security in Bedford Pilot Peter McCormack, the prominent Bitcoin podcaster and owner of Real Bedford FC, has launched a privately funded security initiative in Bedford, United Kingdom. Frustrated by what he describes as rising crime and ineffective law enforcement, McCormack claims he can protect local residents more effectively — a move some liken to a real-life Batman. In a recent post, McCormack declared, “If the police won’t keep the town safe for our women and ch... cryptocurrency news

Ripple CEO: Trump Is “Most Crypto-Forward” President

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Ripple CEO: Trump Is “Most Crypto-Forward” President In a notable public statement, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse commended President Donald Trump as “the most crypto-forward president in U.S. history,” following the formal signing of the GENIUS Act—a milestone federal law regulating stablecoins. The comment came as Ripple’s leadership team attended the White House ceremony on July 18, while Garlinghouse himself celebrated remotely. “Bummed I wasn’t able to make it in person but celebrati... Ripple CEO: Trump Is “Most Crypto-Forward” President

Kite AI Airdrop Guide: AI Layer 1 on Avalanche Backed by HashKey & SamsungNext

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Kite AI Airdrop Guide: AI Layer 1 on Avalanche Backed by HashKey & SamsungNext Kite AI is a Layer 1 blockchain built on Avalanche, designed to support the development of decentralized AI. It helps bridge the gap between AI and blockchain by offering tools to manage AI components like agents, models, and data — making them easier to access and use. The platform promotes transparency, rewards contributors fairly, and reduces dependence on centralized entities through decentralization. The project has launched its Ozo... Kite AI Airdrop Guide: AI Layer 1 on Avalanche Backed by HashKey & SamsungNext

El Salvador Stops Bitcoin Buys Amid IMF Loan Scrutiny

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El Salvador Stops Bitcoin Buys Amid IMF Loan Scrutiny El Salvador has reportedly suspended Bitcoin (BTC) acquisitions since entering into a $1.4 billion loan agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in December 2024, directly contradicting claims made by the country's Bitcoin Office, according to a recent IMF report. The IMF disclosed on Tuesday that the Salvadoran government has not increased its Bitcoin reserves following the signing of the loan deal. The report specifically noted ... cryptonews today

SEC Eyes Innovation Exemption to Advance Tokenization

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SEC Eyes Innovation Exemption to Advance Tokenization U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Paul Atkins signaled a potential regulatory pivot on Friday, revealing the agency is evaluating a new “innovation exemption” designed to catalyze the growth of tokenized securities markets. The proposal, aimed at fostering onchain asset movement, would grant targeted relief from traditional securities regulations to enable new trading models, according to remarks made at a Bloomberg-hosted event. ... Coinatory

Crypto Executives Spotlighted as Trump Enacts GENIUS Act

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Crypto Executives Spotlighted as Trump Enacts GENIUS Act C-suite leaders from the cryptocurrency industry took center stage this Friday as former U.S. President Donald Trump enacted the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act into law. The signing ceremony, delayed by legislative negotiations in both chambers of Congress, was attended by prominent figures and lawmakers, including Vice President J.D. Vance and House Speaker Mike Johnson. Trump acknowledged the ... cryptonews

Bitcoin Whale’s $9.6B Move & GENIUS Act Spark Market Alert

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Bitcoin Whale’s $9.6B Move & GENIUS Act Spark Market Alert An early Bitcoin whale has reemerged after 14 years of dormancy, transferring an estimated $9.6 billion in BTC to institutional custody. The movements occurred over four days and are believed to be tied to long-term strategic planning rather than panic selling. The whale originally acquired the Bitcoin in 2011, when the cryptocurrency traded below $30. With an estimated 2.4 million percent return, the move likely represents a significant prof... Coinatory

$9.6B Whale Move and GENIUS Act Spark Bitcoin Jitters

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$9.6B Whale Move and GENIUS Act Spark Bitcoin Jitters A dormant Bitcoin whale has re-emerged after 14 years, transferring $9.6 billion in BTC in a move that, combined with new U.S. crypto legislation, is sparking concerns about a potential market correction. According to Cointelegraph, the whale received the Bitcoin in April and May 2011 when the asset traded below $30. The recent activity follows the U.S. House’s passage of three major crypto bills, including the Guiding and Establishing N... cryptonews

Bitcoin-Backed Mortgages Launch in Australia Amid Housing Crisis

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Bitcoin-Backed Mortgages Launch in Australia Amid Housing Crisis Amid rising property prices and tightening credit conditions, Australian fintech Block Earner has introduced the nation’s first Bitcoin-backed mortgage—a financial innovation poised to reshape traditional home lending. The launch follows a pivotal ruling by Australia’s Federal Court in April, which determined that Block Earner’s crypto-collateralized products do not fall under the definition of “financial products” as outlined in the Corporation... Coinatory cryptocurrency news

BTC Consolidation at $120K Signals Propel to $135K Rally

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BTC Consolidation at $120K Signals Propel to $135K Rally Bitcoin (BTC) is exhibiting a textbook consolidation pattern after failing to break $120,000—a key resistance level—suggesting a potential pause before the next bullish leg. Technical indicators confirm that, despite the stalemate, buyers remain firmly in control. Persistent Selling at $120K Attempts to breach the $120,000 threshold have repeatedly faltered, evidenced by long upper wicks on intra‑day candlesticks. However, BTC maintains its f... Coinatory cryptonews