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US House passes three key crypto bills ahead of August recess

The three bills on Republicans’ crypto agenda passed with bipartisan support despite continued pushback from Democrats over claims of corruption and conflicts of interest.

Bitcoin smack dab in the middle of its adoption curve: Fidelity analyst

Data from Fidelity Investments suggests that Bitcoin is still mid-cycle in its adoption curve as institutional interest and inflows signal asset maturity.

Bitcoin resistance at $120K hints at consolidation before impulse rally to $135K

Bitcoin technical charts suggest BTC could remain range-bound for an extended period of time. Cointelegraph explains why.

XRP cloud mining in 2025: How much can you really earn?

XRP cloud mining is possible in 2025, but approach with caution, as risks often outweigh the rewards.

Crypto Week Day 4: US lawmakers remain divided on key bills

Republicans and Democrats tussled over the Trump family’s crypto ties, consumer protections, and backing stablecoins with fiat assets.

LINK news update: Pro crypto convergence in TradFi and DeFi may start rally to $18

LINK price is on the verge of confirming a historically bullish pattern, which could send the altcoin’s price above $18.

Bhutan should embrace decentralized identity systems

Bhutan’s unique naming culture and values of sovereignty make it a strong candidate for adopting blockchain-based identity systems.

Japan just found a way to let you earn XRP without spending yen

Aplus and SBI VC Trade launch Japan’s first point-to-crypto program, letting users earn XRP, BTC and ETH from everyday spending.

Ethereum looks to break $3,500 as RSI 'buy signal' targets $10K ETH price

ETH continues its “up only rally” after breaking $3,000, as an Ethereum trader says the price could top between $7,000 and $10,000 this cycle.

USDt market cap hits $160B, cementing its ‘digital dollar’ role: Tether CEO

Tether’s USDt stablecoin has surpassed $160 billion market cap, confirming its place as the digital dollar, as Tron leads in blockchain supply.

RGB Protocol to bring tokenized assets, USDT to Bitcoin

Boosty Labs founder and CEO Viktor Ihnatiuk told Cointelegraph that Tether’s USDT will be RGB’s first real-world use case for stablecoin transfers on Bitcoin.

BTCFi TVL jumps 22x to $7B, but trust remains an issue

BTCFi TVL soared from $304 million to $7 billion in 2024 — driven by new protocols and institutional inflows — but trust, risks, and infrastructure hurdles still hinder adoption.

DEX-to-CEX ratio hits new high as crypto traders flee centralization

Despite the rising DEX-to-CEX ratio, centralized exchanges still lead in the crypto spot market, posting $3.9 trillion in trading volume, compared to $877 billion for DEXs.

Bitcoin’s next chapter: From passive asset to financial powerhouse

This episode of the Clear Crypto Podcast uncovers how Bitcoin is shedding its passive role and becoming a usable financial tool through wrapped assets, bridges and new DeFi use cases.

SEC delays in-kind redemption decision for Bitwise crypto ETFs

The US SEC has extended its decision deadline on whether to allow in-kind redemptions for Bitwise’s spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs on NYSE Arca.

Bitcoin ’wrench attacks’ on track to double its worst year

There have already been 35 reported physical attacks on Bitcoiners in just the first seven months of 2025.

60% of PUMP presale participants sold or transferred to CEXs

BitMEX said the PUMP token defied the odds, with its funding rates trending positively despite a large initial float.

XRP is about to hit $200B market cap for first time; price nears record

XRP’s market cap could surge past $250 billion, backed by historical fractals and Fibonacci targets after a key breakout pattern.

Is FOMO back? Bitcoin first timers buy 140K BTC in 2 weeks

Bitcoin first-timers upped their BTC exposure by more than 2% in July, but mainstream interest worldwide is still barely perceptible, data revealed.

36% of Gen Z spend crypto daily; Gen X leads high-value spending

Gaming, daily purchases and travel bookings emerge as categories where Gen Z users strongly prefer cryptocurrency.

3 charts scream ‘It’s altcoin season’ as Bitcoin dominance hits 8-week lows

Bitcoin dominance charts moving downward may be a signal that the much-anticipated “altcoin season” is finally here, analysts said.

Memecoin market cap grows 29% in July

Memecoin market cap hits $72B in July, driven by the Bonk memecoin’s 72% surge and LetsBonk launchpad’s rise.

Pakistan’s crypto minister, El Salvador’s president discuss Bitcoin strategy

Bilal Bin Saqib met El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele to discuss Bitcoin adoption and signed a Letter of Intent for crypto collaboration.

Michael Saylor’s Strategy hits record market cap amid Bitcoin surge

Strategy’s executive chairman Michael Saylor took to social media on Wednesday to share the news after recently disclosing another major Bitcoin buy.

UK officer jailed for 50 Bitcoin theft during Silk Road 2.0 probe

The UK has jailed a former National Crime Agency officer who stole and spent Bitcoin seized from Silk Road 2.0 co-founder Thomas White.

Canadian Bitcoin firm Matador eyes 6K Bitcoin treasury by 2027

Matador Technologies plans to accumulate 6,000 BTC by 2027 — 1% of total supply — via a $656 million funding strategy, aiming to become a top 20 corporate Bitcoin holder.

Retail waking up? Coinbase rockets to rank 137 in App Store

The rise in popularity of the Coinbase app is often seen as a sign of renewed retail interest, but there’s still debate whether retail has truly returned.

Coinbase Wallet is now Base app, a crypto ‘everything app'

Coinbase is transforming its wallet into Base App, a crypto-native app combining social media, trading, payments, and mini-apps.

US spot Ether ETFs post new record inflow as altcoins pump

US Spot Ether exchange-traded funds attracted $717 million of US investor money on Wednesday, and now hold more than 4% of ETH’s circulating supply.

Massive OG Bitcoin whale shifts another $4.7B of BTC to new wallet

Lookonchain first noticed the whale in early July and discovered its eight wallets received Bitcoin in April and May 2011, before going dormant for over a decade.

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