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Crypto adoption in 2025 spurred by payments, AI: Survey

37% of survey participants cited artificial intelligence and payments as the key drivers for crypto adoption in 2025.

‘This isn’t a top’: Here’s why Bitcoin analysts say BTC will break $123K

Several Bitcoin onchain metrics are suggesting that BTC’s market structure remains strong and the bull cycle has more room to run.

CoinShares secures French MiCA license, cementing EU presence

In addition to its presence in the EU, CoinShares has expanded in the US market since entering it in 2023, aiming to compete with major industry peers.

OpenAI, Oracle expand $500B Stargate spend as Musk unveils bold xAI plan

OpenAI expands Stargate with Oracle to surpass 5 GW of AI power, while Elon Musk outlines plans for xAI to deploy 50 million H100-scale units in 5 years.

Bitcoin speculators hint at 'local bottom' as buyers target $117.5K

Bitcoin profit-taking may be inadvertently revealing the next "local bottom" for BTC price, new analysis suggests.

Fees, collateral give DeFi edge as TradFi eyes crypto loans: 1inch exec

1inch co-founder Sergej Kunz told Cointelegraph that DeFi’s user experience, wider collateral range and optimized fees give it an edge over TradFi in the lending race.

Ozzy Osbourne’s death sparks 400% surge in CryptoBatz NFTs

Though modest compared to 2022 levels, the latest spike in Ozzy Osbourne’s CryptoBatz NFTs could signal an NFT market rebound.

South Korean regulator urges asset managers to limit crypto exposure

South Korea’s FSS advises fund managers to limit ETF exposure to crypto firms like Coinbase, citing caution as regulatory rules are still evolving.

Colorado pastor and wife indicted in $3.4M crypto scam

The pastor claimed that “God told” him to shill INDXcoin, which caused financial losses to at least 300 investors.

Spot Ether ETFs attract $533M, extend 13-day inflow streak to over $4B

Spot Ethereum ETFs notch $533 million in daily inflows, pushing all-time inflows to $8.3 billion amid rising institutional demand.

US looks to grab $7.1M in crypto from oil and gas investment scam

Federal prosecutors in Seattle are looking to win forfeiture of millions worth of crypto tied to an investment scheme in the hope of distributing it to victims.

Crypto traders with ‘emotionless approach’ to do well this cycle — Exec

As traders try to guess the crypto market’s next move, Coinstash co-founder Mena Theodorou says sticking to historical trends is still the smartest move.

Bank of England mulls canning CBDC plan: Report

The UK central bank is considering abandoning its digital pound plans as its Governor Andrew Bailey favors private payment innovations over a state-backed CBDC.

SEC approves, then instantly pauses Bitwise’s ETF conversion

SEC greenlights Bitwise ETF, then halts it hours later — analysts say politics or missing crypto rules could be behind the sudden reversal.

21Shares files with SEC for spot ONDO ETF

21Shares has filed a preliminary application with the US Securities and Exchange Commission for an ETF tracking the token of the DeFi platform Ondo Finance.

Bitcoin hitting $200K this year ‘very improbable,’ says analyst

Glassnode lead analyst James Check says in five years’ time Bitcoin will be “well and truly” past the $200,000 price level, but doesn’t expect it to surpass that this year.

UK to ban public sector from making ransomware payments

The UK will prohibit its public sector, such as its health service and local councils, from paying ransomware in a bid to “smash the cyber criminal business model.”

$100B Binance Futures volume backs traders’ ‘altseason’ claim

Altseason takes center stage as 71% of Binance Futures volume are altcoins.

Bitfarms to buy back 10% of shares, calls stock undervalued

The Bitcoin miner plans to repurchase up to 49.9 million shares over the next year as it pivots to high-performance computing and AI infrastructure.

Bitcoin liquidity wars carry on, but BTC price target remains $140K

Bitcoin holds firm above $115,000 as resilient buyers absorb sell pressure, setting the stage for a potential breakout to new highs.

Crypto confusion: 50% of non-investors don’t understand it well enough to buy

A survey conducted by the National Cryptocurrency Association explored why some people aren’t comfortable investing in digital assets.

Price predictions 7/22: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, ADA, HYPE

Bitcoin continues to face selling near $120,000, but the bulls have kept up the pressure, increasing the likelihood of an upside breakout.

Boom in RWA tokenization expected after passing of GENIUS Act — Aptos exec

New legislation like the GENIUS Act is paving the way for institutional adoption of real-world asset tokenization, as Aptos Labs and other major players lead the charge.

PNC Bank to launch crypto trading via Coinbase partnership

Institutional interest in crypto has been rising as regulatory clarity increases in the United States.

Solana SSK ETF breaks $100M as Wall Street warms to crypto staking

SSK, the first US ETF to combine spot Solana exposure with onchain staking rewards, attracted over $100M in 12 trading days.

Opendoor’s 500% surge signals return of meme stock mania

Meme stocks are rallying in lockstep with crypto and the broader stock market, with gains reminiscent of the pandemic era.

Microsoft publishes emergency patches for its SharePoint software amid attacks

SharePoint’s cloud-based platform remains unaffected, with the vulnerabilities limited to on-premises installations, Microsoft said.

US Senate Republicans release draft bill for crypto market structure

Republican leaders on the Senate Banking Committee said the legislation “built on” the CLARITY Act passed in the House of Representatives last week.

SpaceX moves $153M in BTC after three-year silence

SpaceX transferred $153 million in Bitcoin as political tensions rise and the Pentagon opens defense contracts to new bidders.

The dead don’t spend Bitcoin: How to set up a crypto inheritance plan (before it’s too late)

It is essential to secure your BTC, altcoins and NFTs with a crypto inheritance plan that safeguards keys and simplifies wealth transfer for heirs.

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