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DeFi Education Fund urges Senate to strengthen crypto dev protections in draft bill

DeFi Education Fund called on the Senate Banking Committee to frame a key crypto market bill in a more tech-neutral way and strengthen crypto developer protections in a recent letter.

Strategy expands STRC offering twice in two weeks

The company continues to accumulate BTC through corporate equity and debt offerings, but class action lawsuits against Strategy are mounting.

SEC Chair Aktins calls to ‘reshore crypto’ as companies move back to the US

With officials urging companies to “reshore crypto,” global companies are expanding US operations as the Trump administration rolls out pro-crypto reforms.

SEC’s crypto task force to hit the road with 10 roundtables across the US

The roundtables, scheduled to be held in 10 cities, will focus on crypto startups less than two years old and with 10 or fewer employees.

Hong Kong stablecoin stocks slide as new rules take effect, experts see healthy reset

Stablecoin-linked stocks in Hong Kong plunged by double digits amid the city’s new regulatory transition, but experts say it's a healthy correction.

As Trump challenges Fed independence, key FOMC member resigns

Adriana Kugler steps down from the Federal Reserve Board amid mounting political pressure and renewed uncertainty over Jerome Powell’s leadership.

Crypto Biz: Digital gold rush intensifies as Tether Gold surges, institutions double down on BTC

As physical gold hits record highs, Tether Gold’s (XAUt) market cap surges past $800 million, while Bitcoin treasury firm Twenty One Capital expands holdings.

OpenAI raises $8.3B at $300B valuation

OpenAI’s latest funding round, which values the company at $300 billion, was five times oversubscribed amid surging investor demand for AI, according to The New York Times.

Can Google Gemini really help plan crypto trades?

Gemini looks smart, but can it actually trade? We put it to the test with sample trades and break down where it helps and where it doesn’t.

Bitcoin’s Independence Day: 8 years after the Block Size Wars

The value of Bitcoin has grown substantially since the BTC community asserted independence from miner domination on Aug. 1, 2017.

Bitcoin price dip shakes trader confidence: Is the 2025 bull run in danger?

Bitcoin derivatives data shows no evidence the 2025 bull run is over despite BTC price sliding to lower support levels below $115,000.

Crypto treasuries top $100B for Ethereum’s 10th anniversary: Finance Redefined

Ethereum’s 10th anniversary celebration was marked by an uptick in institutional demand for Ether as an alternative treasury reserve asset, prompting Wall Street to look past Bitcoin.

XRP’s ‘bullish divergence’ raises 20% price rally potential in August

XRP’s $2.80–$2.95 support zone is emerging as a key battleground, with analysts calling it a critical “make-or-break” price level for the next month.

Crypto exchange Gate launches spot trading services in the US

Gate enters the US market with spot trading as regulatory landscape shows signs of progress.

Ric Edelman's crypto shift: from 1% to 40% allocation

Veteran financial adviser Ric Edelman explains why Bitcoin is no longer viewed as just a speculative asset, and how portfolio strategies are evolving in response.

Crypto stocks tumble alongside BTC, equities as tariff fears resurface

Shares of Coinbase, Riot Platforms and CleanSpark plunged amid a broader market sell-off driven by weak jobs data, inflation concerns and renewed tariff threats.

Why a mystery whale is quietly accumulating 331 million Pi coins

A wallet has scooped up over 331 million Pi coins during a major price slump, raising questions about insider moves or a strategic bet on Pi’s future.

How a police officer stole 50 BTC from a seized crypto wallet and got caught

A police officer’s 50-BTC theft was unraveled by blockchain tracking. Investigators traced the funds and brought him to justice.

Price predictions 8/1: BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, ADA, HYPE, XLM, SUI

Bitcoin’s tight consolidation resolved to the downside, but the failure of the bears to sustain the lower levels could push the price to new all-time highs.

DeFi shouldn’t fear ‘suitcoiners’

DeFi’s future depends on embracing institutional investors, whose capital, credibility and demand for stability are shifting DeFi from a speculative playground into a mature, trusted financial ecosystem.

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