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Naoris has launched a $120,000 bounty incentivising researchers to break key cryptographic algorithms underpinning Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana. Naoris, a cybersecurity firm focused on safeguarding digital assets from quantum computing threats, is offering bounties to anyone who can break the encryption algorithms that secure major blockchain networks. In an announcement shared with Cointelegraph on Thursday, Naoris said it has set a bounty of $120,000 — equivalent to approximately one Bitcoin (BTC) — for successfully compromising key cryptographic algorithms used in the crypto industry. The largest bounty, $50,000, is for anyone who can break secp256k1, the cryptographic standard that underpins Bitcoin, Ethereum and many other protocols. A $30,000 reward is available for breaking Ed25519, which is used by Solana, as well as encrypted messaging services like Signal and WhatsApp. Read more

Bitcoin’s explosive July rally pushed its market cap to $2.4 trillion, overtaking Amazon, silver and Alphabet, cementing its place among the world’s five most valuable assets. On July 14, 2025, Bitcoin crossed a historic threshold. Its price surged past $122,600, pushing its market capitalization to approximately $2.4 trillion — surpassing Amazon’s estimated $2.3 trillion.  With that, Bitcoin officially joined the ranks of the top five most valuable assets on Earth. Read more

Phoenix Group launched a $150 million crypto treasury with Bitcoin and Solana, becoming the first Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange-listed company to hold digital assets on its balance sheet. Abu Dhabi-based Bitcoin miner Phoenix Group has launched a $150 million strategic cryptocurrency reserve, becoming the first publicly listed company on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) to establish a digital asset treasury. The company said Thursday the reserve includes 514 Bitcoin (BTC) and 630,000 Solana (SOL), describing it as a long-term holding strategy. This makes Phoenix Group the first company listed on the ADX to establish a strategic cryptocurrency treasury, the company said in an announcement shared with Cointelegraph. Read more

A negative Coinbase Premium Index and the markets’ reaction to a disappointing Federal Reserve presser catalyzed a “big move” in Bitcoin price. Key takeaways: Bitcoin’s Coinbase Premium turned negative after a 62-day buying streak. BTC continues to hold above $115,000 despite rising sell pressure and a negative futures CVD. Read more

Bitcoin (BTC) registered a 1.11% hourly drawdown after the Federal Reserve kept its target range at 4.25%–4.50%, trading at $116,320.13 as of press time following a quick visit below the $116,000 threshold. This is the largest correction recorded during a single hour of trading since July 14, when BTC retraced 1.14% Major cap altcoins registered […] The post Bitcoin whipsaws below $116k amid largest hourly correction in two weeks; risks of further pullback to $114k appeared first on CryptoSlate.

CryptoQuant flags a brief cool-down in the market where Bitcoin corrections are likely to be softer than past downturns.

President Donald Trump’s administration released its most detailed digital asset policy report on Wednesday, outlining a broad regulatory roadmap for crypto but offered no new insight into the government’s proposed strategic Bitcoin (BTC) reserve. The 163-page document, prepared by the President’s Working Group on Digital Asset Markets, consolidates the administration’s position across stablecoin regulation, tax […] The post Trump administration unveils detailed crypto policy but shrouds Bitcoin reserve in mystery appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Bitcoin investors are showing renewed conviction, holding onto their assets despite record-setting unrealized gains. According to a July 30 Glassnode report, the total paper profits held by Bitcoin holders now exceed $1.4 trillion, surpassing figures earlier recorded this month. This milestone reflects a growing tendency among investors to delay selling, even as Bitcoin trades just below […] The post Bitcoin’s unrealized gains top $1.4 trillion as investors resist selling pressure appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Traders anxiously await today’s FOMC results to see if a surprise Fed rate cut could ignite a Bitcoin rally toward $140,000. Key takeaways: A surprise Federal Reserve interest rate cut could reduce the appeal of fixed income, pushing some capital toward assets like Bitcoin. Bitcoin benefits from loose monetary policy as excess liquidity and strong macro conditions boost risk appetite. Read more

Glassnode warned of a thin liquidity zone below $115K, which could trigger a retracement if Bitcoin dips.

Sui Research’s new quantum-safe wallet upgrade method offers a hard fork-free solution for EdDSA-based blockchains, but does not apply to Bitcoin or Ethereum. Sui Research has introduced a cryptographic framework that could offer protection against quantum computing threats without requiring hard forks, address changes or key updates. Cryptographer Kostas Chalkias wrote in a Monday X post that the recent research paper he co-authored with Sui Research constitutes “a major breakthrough in quantum transition of ‘some’ blockchains.” He explained that while the new approach would apply to Sui, Solana, Near, Cosmos and other networks, it would not apply to Ethereum and Bitcoin. “As far as I know, this is the first backward-compatible quantum-safe upgrade path for blockchain wallets to avoid future forks or freezing accounts,” Chalkias said. Read more

Crypto markets slide 5.4% as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP fall ahead of Fed decision while ETF flows remain strong despite policy uncertainty.

Investors are uncertain and moving their Bitcoin off exchanges, while stablecoins are set to take off after GENIUS passed. Crypto market analysts are optimistic as July winds to a close, and Bitcoin reserves on crypto exchanges are down 2% on the month. This is a bullish signal. A decrease in exchange reserves indicates people are taking their Bitcoin (BTC) off exchanges and holding it, anticipating the price to go higher. While 2% on the month sounds like small potatoes, it continues the overall decrease in exchange reserves since January. In the US, the House of Representatives passed three crypto laws in July. One of them — the GENIUS Act regulating stablecoins — was signed into law by President Donald Trump. With set rules for stablecoins, and a regulatory framework in the form of the CLARITY Act making its way through the Senate, observers predict substantial growth in the stablecoin sector.  Read more

Traders cut risk ahead of Wednesday’s Federal Reserve decision on interest rates, and a long-awaited crypto policy report from the White House. Key points:  Bitcoin’s price compression and the Bollinger Bands suggest a range expansion will occur soon.  This week’s early price weakness is likely the result of traders cutting risk ahead of Wednesday’s FOMC and a White House update on its crypto policy and Bitcoin strategic reserve. Read more

Strategy bought over 21,000 Bitcoin after raising $2.5 billion from a preferred stock offering, the largest initial public offering in the US this year. Michael Saylor’s Strategy says it bought 21,021 Bitcoin after raising $2.5 billion from its fourth preferred stock — STRC — making it the largest US initial public offering in 2025 so far. Strategy, which has the largest Bitcoin (BTC) holdings among public companies, said on Tuesday that its latest buy was at an average purchase price of $117,256 per coin, bringing its total stash to 628,791 BTC. The purchase was the firm’s largest since March 31, BitcoinTreasuries.NET data shows. The company formerly known as MicroStrategy raised $2.5 billion by selling 28 million shares of Variable Rate Series A Perpetual Preferred Stock (STRC) for $90 each, which was upsized from an initial goal of $500 million. Read more

Strategy closed a $2.521 billion initial public offering of its Variable Rate Series A Perpetual Stretch Preferred Stock (STRC) and immediately used the proceeds to expand its Bitcoin (BTC) reserve.  The company said it purchased 21,021 BTC at an average $117,256 apiece, lifting holdings to about 628,791 BTC as of July 29. The aggregate cost […] The post Strategy buys nearly $2.5B worth of Bitcoin to make up 62% of total BTC in treasuries appeared first on CryptoSlate.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved orders allowing authorized participants to create and redeem shares of spot Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) exchange‑traded products (ETP) in kind. According to a July 29 statement, the agency framed the move as aligning crypto funds with standard practice in commodity‑based ETPs. Additionally, it said the change should […] The post SEC approves in‑kind redemptions for spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Bitcoin eyes upside breakout to $122,000, but fading spot ETF flows, lack of volumes and seasonality could stall bullish momentum thereafter. Key takeaways: Bitcoin targets $122,000, where $2 billion in short liquidations are clustered but Q3 seasonal data hints at downside. A falling RSI, spot BTC ETF outflows, and low trading volumes point to weakening bullish momentum. Read more

Traders are betting big on Bitcoin as calm markets and record-low volatility mask the bull’s intentions. Key takeaways:  The Bitcoin Implied Volatility Index has fallen to its lowest level since September 2023, hinting at a potential breakout. The short-term holder realized cap drawdown is at -8%, which is historically a bullish accumulation zone. Read more

Bitcoin prepares for an impulse move, and if the upside is taken, ETH, BNB, AVAX and PENGU could explode higher. Key points: Bitcoin is preparing for a range expansion in the next few days, and the trend favors the bulls. ETH, BNB, AVAX, and PENGU are looking set for a possible upside move. Read more