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Ether futures open interest hits all-time high as ETH price tops $4.5K — Will it last?

ETH open interest soared to a record high as Ether price rallied through $4,500. Is the rally sustainable?

Ex-Binance dealmaker joins Hilbert Group to launch tokenized funds platform

Former Binance executive Ryan Horn joins Hilbert Group to advise on Syntetika, an onchain platform for tokenized funds, as global finance races to bring traditional assets to blockchain.

Roman Storm’s potential retrial pushed back following court extension

After a New York jury found the Tornado Cash co-founder guilty of one of three charges he had been facing, US authorities still have the option of filing for a retrial.

Trump’s crypto ventures yield $2.4B since 2022: Report

The $2.4 billion represents roughly 43.5% of the known money Donald Trump has gained from “personal enrichment” during his political career.

Ethereum hits new multiyear high as Tom Lee's BitMine plans $20B ETH raise

Ether price action targets all-time highs amid excitement over BitMine's giant accumulation plan, shifting the focus away from rangebound Bitcoin.

Skynet 1.0, before judgment day

AI systems are already ignoring shutdown commands. Decentralized audit trails are needed to prevent centralized AI from becoming humanity’s Skynet.

Stablecoin laws aren’t aligned — and big fish benefit

Stablecoin laws are popping up all over the globe, but their differences could spell trouble for cross-border crypto projects.

Do Kwon pleads guilty to two charges related to his role at Terraform

The Terraform Labs co-founder was indicted in 2023 on nine charges related to the collapse of the ecosystem, resulting in an estimated $40 billion in losses.

BitMine targets huge $24.5B raise as SharpLink boosts Ether war chest

Corporate Ether buying accelerates as BitMine and SharpLink raise cash, with ETH nearing record highs and institutions targeting a larger share of supply.

Challenges and opportunities for institutional integration of restaking in 2025: Report

Discover the institutional potential of restaking and the path to broader integration.

‘The Fight for Ethereum’s Soul,’ a Cointelegraph documentary

Cointelegraph presents “The Fight for Ethereum’s Soul,” a documentary on the future of the smart contract blockchain protocol.

New crypto whale buys $1.3B of Ether ahead of US inflation reports

The new whale’s investments came amid record-breaking Ether ETF inflows, which may help Ether recapture its old all-time high, market watchers told Cointelegraph.

How to use ChatGPT to predict altcoin pumps before they happen

This guide shows how to turn ChatGPT into your warning system for altcoin pumps, using smart prompts, trend tracking and risk filters to stay ahead of the curve.

Hex Trust adds institutional custody for tokenized uranium

Hex Trust has integrated Tezos-based Etherlink to offer institutional custody for xU3O8, a tokenized uranium asset listed on multiple exchanges.

Crypto captures half of top 20 spots in ETFs launched since 2024

BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF leads with $57.4 billion in inflows, followed by Fidelity’s Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund with $12.1 billion.

Monero price dips as Qubic likely succeeds in 51% attack

Monero suffered 60 discarded blocks in 24 hours as Qubic openly conducts selfish mining and claims a successful 51% attack, escalating an ongoing hack war.

Is $30 XRP price a real possibility for this bull cycle?

XRP prices have multiplied at least 10x in previous bull cycles, fueling hopes for a similar big breakout toward $30 by mid-2026.

USDC issuer Circle to launch new layer-1 Arc blockchain this year

USDC issuer Circle introduced its layer-1 blockchain, Arc, and said its Q2 revenue and reserve income increased 53% year-over-year.

Metaplanet, Smarter Web add almost $100M in Bitcoin to treasuries

Metaplanet and the UK’s The Smarter Web Company added nearly $100 million in Bitcoin on Tuesday, boosting their positions among the largest public corporate BTC holders.

SEC to focus on ‘clear’ crypto regulations after Ripple case: Atkins

The end of the almost five-year legal dispute will enable the agency to dedicate more time to developing clear regulatory frameworks, according to SEC Chair Paul Atkins.

ARK Invest buys $19M of Jack Dorsey’s Block as stock tumbles to $73

ARK Invest’s latest Block purchase is its first in months, signaling a potential shift in the company’s investment strategy.

Bitcoin gets $95K target as ‘ugly’ BTC price candle spoils breakout

Bitcoin Wyckoff analysis paints a grim picture for bulls as a “distribution phase” implies that $100,000 support may not be safe.

Bithumb halves crypto lending leverage, slashes loan limits by 80%: Report

Bithumb’s new rules slash maximum loan limits by 80% and halve leverage, following regulator scrutiny over high-risk crypto lending products.

Ether ETFs see record $1B inflows as ETH flashes bull signs

Spot Ether ETFs had their biggest net inflow day ever on Monday, outpacing their Bitcoin counterparts amid ETH's recent rally.

SharpLink Gaming shares dip after $400M deal to boost Ether holdings

SharpLink Gaming shares closed trading on Monday down over 6.5% after striking a $400 million share purchase deal to buy more Ether.

Bitcoin ‘ugly daily candle’ may signal drop below $117K: Trader

Bitcoin swiftly reversed direction this week after soaring expectations for new highs gave way to weakening price movement below $120,000, signaling the possibility of further declines.

Trump’s crypto adviser to ‘smash buy’ $762M of Bitcoin this week

US President Donald Trump's crypto advisor, David Bailey, is planning a huge Bitcoin purchase through Nakamoto Inc, targeting around 6,400 BTC this week.

Steak ‘n Shake thanks Bitcoiners as same-store sales rise 11% in Q2

Steak ‘n Shake attributed Bitcoin as a driver for its 11% quarter-on-quarter sales rise after adopting the cryptocurrency as a payment method in May.

Nasdaq-listed firm slumps 50% on BONK memecoin treasury play

Wellness drinks maker Safety Shot made a bold shift into a memecoin treasury strategy, but shareholders were not impressed.

Ether profit-taking on the rise as ETH tiptoes near $4.3K

Ether short-term holders are ramping up their profit-taking as the price of ETH has climbed 43% in the past month.

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