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Payments are settled in real-near time using Bitcoin layer-2 Lightning, with Square processing the exchange into fiat

Despite falling below the 200-day SMA, SHIB remained above the Ichimoku cloud, indicating a potentially bullish long-term trend.

New Zealand’s financial watchdog outlawed crypto ATMs, citing regulatory gaps and AML concerns and raising questions about retail access and compliance. On July 17, 2025, New Zealand’s government made a defining move in its ongoing battle against financial crime: It announced a nationwide ban on cryptocurrency ATMs.  The decision, spearheaded by Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee, is part of a sweeping reform of the country’s Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) regime.  Read more

The Wall Street banking giants are joining to a growing roster of traditional financial firms to offer tokenized versions of assets.

Altcoins tumbled Wednesday, triggering over $200M in liquidations and pushing bitcoin’s dominance back past 60%.

Ethereum has had a significant expansion in liquidity over the past three months, with aggregated 2% market depth rising from $278.35 million on April 25 to $393.34 million on July 21. This 41% increase comes from a clear buildup in resting orders on both sides of the order book, suggesting heightened participation by market makers […] The post Ethereum order‑book liquidity has grown 41 % since April appeared first on CryptoSlate.

A guide to passing on your Bitcoin and crypto after you die — and how your loved ones can track it down if you forgot to make plans. So, you died. People are sad, your body is dealt with, and the world keeps spinning. But what happens to your crypto? Digital assets become part of your estate and the gears of the legal system creak into motion to handle this digital body, now legally distinct from the one headed six feet under. The problem? Crypto inheritances are often less like accessing gold bullion in a safe, and more like inheriting a buried treasure it can be entirely on the inheritor to actually find it! Read more

Bitcoin price action targets waiting $117,500 liquidity in a volatile Wall Street open, while record open interest sparks warnings of crypto market "froth." Key points: Bitcoin dives more than 2% from its $120,000 daily high to swipe bid liquidity in an anticipated move. Market projections nonetheless see a deeper retracement coming. Read more

Cardano (ADA) breaks out from months-long pennant, eyes $1.03, $1.17, $1.33, and $1.60 next.

Dogecoin price rallied between 270% and 340% after similar bullish crosses in the past, and the same signal is flashing again this July. Key takeaways: DOGE price previously rallied 340% from a bullish cross that’s again in play. A double bottom breakout hints at a Dogecoin price rally to $0.48. Read more

Mara Holdings announced plans to offer up to $1 billion in zero-interest convertible notes, with proceeds earmarked for repurchasing debt, buying Bitcoin and corporate expenses. Mara Holdings, one of the largest publicly traded crypto mining firms, said it intends to offer up to $1 billion worth of convertible senior notes, with a portion of the funds intended for Bitcoin purchases. According to a Wednesday announcement, $850 million of notes will be offered to qualified institutional buyers due in 2032. The company will also grant buyers an option to purchase an additional $150 million in principal, bringing the potential total to $1 billion. Up to $50 million of the proceeds is expected to be spent on repurchasing a portion of its existing 1.00% convertible senior notes due 2026. The remainder will be used to cover the costs of the capped call transactions, acquire additional Bitcoin (BTC) and fund general corporate purposes. Read more

The couple allegedly spent the funds on cosmetic dentistry, luxury handbags, snowmobiles, and luxury vacations, according to investigators.

Cardano (ADA) was also among the underperformers, declining 5.1% from Tuesday.

Regulatory uncertainty drove crypto innovation offshore, but new bipartisan leadership and clear frameworks can restore America’s financial dominance. Opinion by: Senator Tim Scott and Senator Cynthia Lummis The US Congress recently took a major step toward reclaiming the United States’ leadership in financial innovation. We passed, and President Trump signed, the bipartisan GENIUS Act passed — a landmark bill that establishes the first-ever federal framework for payment stablecoins. It’s a milestone for consumer protection, national security and American competitiveness — and proof that principled leadership can still deliver real results. Read more

The offering, with Ripple's contribution, aims to streamline Brazil’s structured credit market and attract foreign investors.

Goldman Sachs and BNY will allow institutions to access tokenized money market funds with 24/7 settlement and blockchain-based ownership tracking. Wall Street giants Goldman Sachs and BNY are preparing to offer institutional investors access to tokenized money market funds, which could unlock real-time settlement, 24/7 market access and more efficiencies across capital markets. Clients of BNY, the world’s largest custodian bank, will soon be able to invest in money market funds whose ownership is recorded directly on Goldman Sachs’ private blockchain, according to a Wednesday news release. “As the financial system transitions toward a more digital, real-time architecture, BNY is committed to enabling scalable and secure solutions that shape the future of finance,” said Laide Majiyagbe, global head of liquidity, financing and collateral at BNY. Read more

XRP is consolidating near its multimonth high, but some new projections from market analysts point to a potential rally to as high as $10. Key takeaways: A Classic XRP chart pattern is suggesting a breakout toward $4.20 next. Some analysis hints at even higher targets inside the $5–$10 range. Read more

Six-year breakout holds, but late-session sell pressure tests key levels as ETF momentum and U.S. crypto legislation continue to drive long-term narrative.

The cryptocurrency has grown to be larger than some of the biggest firms in the world after setting a new all-time high.

The U.S. Federal Reserve remains under intense political pressure ahead of its July 30 meeting, with President Trump and some of his appointees openly calling for rate cuts despite sticky inflation.