Crypto

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

Teucrium 2x Long Daily XRP ETF (XXRP) reached $323.6 million in net flows this week, being the first XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) traded in the US to surpass the $300 million threshold. According to VettaFi’s data, XXRP now represents 52.5% of the total $616 million in net flows registered by US-traded XRP ETFs.  Notably, all […] The post Teucrium’s 2x XRP ETF tops $300M in flows, dominates 52% of the market appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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.

South Korea’s Central Bank has announced it will reorganize its structure to include a “cryptoassets department” as a wave of public sector stablecoin-related activity continues to build momentum. The post South Korean Central Bank Unveils New ‘Cryptoassets Department’ appeared first on Cryptonews.

The Nym token has jumped considerably in the past day as UK VPN demand spikes 6,000% amid a new age verification law.

Senator Cynthia Lummis (R‑Wyo.) introduced the 21st Century Mortgage Act on July 29, legislation that aims to bring US underwriting into the digital era by requiring Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to consider digital assets when assessing single‑family mortgage eligibility.  The bill directs the government‑sponsored enterprises to recognize assets recorded on cryptographically secured ledgers and […] The post Senator Lummis introduces legislation to make Fannie and Freddie count crypto in mortgage risk checks appeared first on CryptoSlate.

The firm expects to hold about 43,500 Bitcoin after stablecoin giant said it would provide more digital coins.

The bitcoin miner said the company posted its highest revenue quarter due to the average price of bitcoin surging 50% during the second quarter.

Steam dumped adult games following pressure on payment providers. Now, Collective Shout says crypto payment firms could be targeted next.

DeepSeek Predicts has projected strong 2025 price moves for XRP, Dogecoin, and Solana, arguing that Bitcoin’s new record high of $122,838 has revived optimism. Cooling RSI readings, possible spot ETFs, and clearer regulation are cited as factors that may push these altcoins to fresh records. The post China’s DeepSeek AI Predicts the Price of XRP, Dogecoin and Solana by the End of 2025 appeared first on Cryptonews.

Crypto price prediction today has outlined how Bitcoin’s recent record high has supported a broader upswing across key altcoins. Forecasts discuss XRP’s post-lawsuit inflows, Cardano’s academic development model, and Shiba Inu’s Shibarium utility, alongside meme-token presales gaining traction. The post Crypto Price Prediction Today 29 July – XRP, Cardano, Shiba Inu appeared first on Cryptonews.

Users can buy crypto at a target price or earn attractive APRs.

BlackRock stated that stablecoins now sit at the heart of the “future of finance,” and the recently approved GENIUS Act gives them a clear lane as everyday payment instruments.  In a July 28 report, the BlackRock Investment Institute wrote that stablecoins “look here to stay” and that recent legislation cements their use in payments rather […] The post BlackRock says clear US rulebook turns stablecoins into payment method of the ‘future of finance’ appeared first on CryptoSlate.

The company plans to offer the most popular US stocks as ERC-20 tokens on the Ethereum network, enabling 24/5 trading and DeFi integration. Trading and investing platform eToro has announced plans to launch tokenized US stocks as ERC-20 tokens on the Ethereum blockchain. The upcoming rollout will include the 100 most popular US-listed stocks and ETFs, tradable 24/5 as blockchain-based assets, the company said on Tuesday. According to eToro, users will eventually be able to transfer tokenized stocks off the platform into self-custody or DeFi protocols. “Yes—that is 100% the objective here,” a spokesperson told Cointelegraph. Read more

Another publicly traded firm is starting an Ethereum treasury, hoping to make a Godzilla-sized impact on the growing sector.

XRP futures data shows neutral sentiment despite the altcoin’s double-digit price drop from $3.66. Key takeaways: XRP open interest remains elevated despite the recent drop, suggesting traders are still holding leveraged positions. Low onchain activity on the XRP Ledger raises doubts about sustainable price gains above the $3 resistance level. Read more

The two behind the Bitcoin mixing app had previously pleaded not guilty when the U.S. Department of Justice filed charges against them.

Strategy has secured $2.521B by issuing 28,011,111 Series A Stretch Preferred Stock at $90 each, making 2025’s largest U.S. IPO and biggest perpetual preferred issue since 2009. Proceeds fund 21,021 BTC at $117,256, lifting reserves to 628,791 BTC before the Nasdaq debut on July 30. The post Strategy Doubles Down: 21,021 Bitcoin Acquired After Record $2.5B IPO for New “Stretch” Stock appeared first on Cryptonews.

If passed, the legislation could give more weight to a US housing regulatory agency’s June order to consider certain digital assets for mortgage loan risk assessments. Wyoming Senator Cynthia Lummis has introduced a law that could codify an order from a US housing regulatory agency for mortgage purchasers to consider digital assets in applications. In a Tuesday notice, Lummis said her proposed bill, the 21st Century Mortgage Act, would take congressional action following a June order from the US Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). In that order, US mortgage purchasers Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac would be required to “consider cryptocurrency as an asset for single-family loans.” “This legislation embraces an innovative path to wealth-building keeping in mind the growing number of young Americans who possess digital assets,” said Lummis. Read more