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SEC Chair Atkins considers innovation exemption to boost tokenization

Crypto industry hails GENIUS Act as a win, while Senator Elizabeth Warren criticizes it for consumer protection gaps.

Bitcoin whale’s $9.6B transfer, GENIUS Act spark correction concerns

An OG Bitcoin whale’s $9.6 billion transfer and the stablecoin audit requirements imposed by the GENIUS Act are sparking correction concerns among some industry watchers.

Stellar’s XLM has 'most bullish chart' in crypto, mirroring XRP price

During their bull runs, XLM and XRP often move in sync, with a high correlation coefficient typically topping 0.70. Will history repeat for Stellar?

Franchise-led SOL treasury expansion launches with Kraken, Pantera support

DeFi Development, a Nasdaq-listed Solana treasury company, has launched the DFDV Treasury Accelerator to expand globally via a franchise model, partnering with Kraken and top crypto VCs.

UK elections: How crypto donation risks are dividing MPs

UK lawmakers are taking sides over the issue of cryptocurrencies as parliamentarians look to update campaign donation laws.

Why FTX ruling on China payouts matters: Global precedent at stake

A US bankruptcy court is set to decide whether to block creditor payouts to certain countries after receiving at least 40 objections from creditors in China, Saudi Arabia and more.

Former rugby player sentenced for $900K crypto mining Ponzi

Former rugby player Shane Donovan Moore was sentenced to 2.5 years in US federal prison for running a $900,000 crypto mining Ponzi scheme.

Indian crypto users may ‘force’ policy shift amid mounting demand

Crypto proponent Sujal Jethwani told Cointelegraph that India’s crypto community is growing fast despite heavy tax burdens.

XRP jumps 22% into price discovery as market cap hits a record $210B

XRP’s rally to $3.66 all-time high came amid the passage of major crypto bills in the US House, and other positive fundamentals boosting investor confidence.

Fintech firms will move to DeFi lending within 3 years: Morpho co-founder

Fintech firms are poised to adopt DeFi lending due to its permissionless nature, according to the co-founder of Morpho.

Bitcoin golden cross that sparked 2,000% BTC gains is already here

Bitcoin bulls are salivating as the 2025 daily golden cross starts to deliver classic BTC price gains; in the past, these have exceeded 2,000%.

Memecoin $79B rally means capital has nowhere better to go: Exec

Neiro community lead S called memecoins “the most attractive segment" in crypto, while Xion CEO Anthony Anzalone claimed they destroy crypto’s reputation.

Sharplink Gaming’s expanded $6B share offering could buy 1% of ETH

The company holds more than 280,000 ETH in its treasury. It has bought ETH worth $515M in the past nine days.

Dave Portnoy dumped his XRP two weeks ago: ‘I want to cry’

Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy said he “would’ve made millions” if he had just held onto his big XRP stack.

Satoshi-era Bitcoin whale shifts second 40K BTC pile to Galaxy Digital

Kadan Stadelmann, chief technology officer at Komodo Platform, speculates the whale might be securing its “jaw-dropping profits” after 14 years of holding.

GENIUS Act heads to Trump’s desk: Here’s what will change

The stablecoin-regulating GENIUS Act is headed to Donald Trump’s desk, which is expected to shake up how stablecoins operate in the US and abroad.

Crypto market cap nears $4T, just behind the biggest company in the world

Surges in the price of Ether and XRP have driven total crypto market capitalization to record highs just shy of $4 trillion.

BTC Digital ditches Bitcoin for Ethereum in ‘transformative’ shift

The mining firm has raised $6 million and is set to dump Bitcoin in favor of Ethereum, targeting tens of millions in ETH reserves by year-end.

Ether rockets 47% in a month as hedge fund says ‘rapid reversal’ unlikely

The “hard data” signals that Ether is not due for a correction anytime soon, according to Felix Xu, a partner at crypto hedge fund ZX Squared Capital.

Trump eyes executive order to open up retirement funds to crypto: FT

White House spokesman Kush Desai told Cointelegraph that “No decisions should be deemed official,” unless it comes directly from President Trump himself.

Trump’s court pick would bring crypto baggage to the bench

The president’s pick to sit on an appellate court covering Silicon Valley has represented several blockchain entities in courts.

US to investigate Brazil’s digital payment system

As Brazil’s Pix system expands and BRICS eyes a reserve currency, Trump responds with a 50% tariff and a sweeping trade investigation.

300% DOGE price rally expected if this key price level is reclaimed

DOGE gained 18% this week, and multiple data points suggest a 300% rally is possible before the end of 2025.

Canary Capital bets on Injective with staked ETF filing

The move follows SEC guidance treating staking rewards as income, enabling asset managers like Canary to back blockchain-based tokens through delegated staking.

US prosecutors expect to close case against Roman Storm by July 25

The fourth day of the Tornado Cash developer’s criminal trial in New York kicked off with witnesses from the FBI.

Wall Street piles into Ethereum as stablecoins are greenlit and RWAs expand

Ethereum’s role in stablecoins, RWAs, and DeFi is fueling institutional interest, positioning ETH as a reserve asset, store of value, and digital oil.

Nasdaq files application to add staking for BlackRock iShares ETH ETF

Staking for crypto exchange-traded funds has been a feature long sought by traditional financial institutions and asset managers.

Bitcoin-backed mortgages debut in Australia amid housing crisis

Australia’s Block Earner has launched a Bitcoin-backed mortgage as a new path into the property market, following a regulatory win that cleared the way for crypto-backed lending.

SUI’s next ‘altcoin season’ stop could be $5: Here’s why

The start of a new altcoin season could play a key role in sending SUI toward $5.

Semler Scientific adds $25M in Bitcoin, but stock slides 22% YTD

The company's stock price has been in a negative trend in 2025, indicating that a Bitcoin strategy is not a “panacea,” according to an analyst.

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