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XLM is gaining momentum with an 87% weekly rally, strong buyers’ interest and bullish technicals pointing toward a breakout past its all-time highs in 2025. Key takeaways: XLM hit a yearly high of $0.52, with immediate targets set on cycle highs at $0.63. Peter Brandt said XLM has the most bullish chart, with $0.20 as support and $1 as the breakout level. Read more

Bitcoin adoption has been soaring, leading up to the optimistic regulatory expectations related to “Crypto Week” in Washington. Optimistic regulatory expectations became the focal point for cryptocurrency investors this week, following an event dubbed by the US government as “Crypto Week,” during which lawmakers sought to pass three key regulatory bills for the Web3 industry. Fueled by the optimistic outlook, Bitcoin (BTC) flipped Amazon’s $2.3 trillion market capitalization and soared to become the world’s fifth-largest asset by total value. Regulators passed the three key bills amid Republican concerns with central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). Read more

While there is no reason to worry yet, multiple occurrences of such index movements during the rest of the year could signal overheating.

Solana is becoming a blue-chip altcoin, and no amount of momentum for Ethereum can change that, according to 21Shares’ research head Adrian Fritz.

Representatives from Circle, Ripple, Chainlink, Multicoin Capital and Anchorage Digital confirmed they would be at the White House to mark the passing of the GENIUS Act. Update (July 18 at 5:08 pm UTC): This article has been updated to include more information on Circle’s attendance at the signing ceremony, scheduled for 6:30 pm UTC. Update (July 18 at 5:33 pm UTC): This article has been updated to include a statement from Sergey Nazarov. Several high-profile figures in the crypto and blockchain industry have announced that they plan to be by US President Donald Trump’s side when he signs a stablecoin bill into law on Friday. Read more

CRO trades above key support after ETF news and SEC clearance, with traders watching for a move toward $0.18.

Capital rotation from Bitcoin hints at an accelerating altseason with liquidity, stablecoin inflows and market structure all aligning for a major breakout. Key takeaways: The TOTAL2 market cap (excluding BTC) has hit $1.5 trillion for the first time since January. Exchanges received over $1.7 billion in stablecoin inflows this week, and analysts think the positioning is toward altcoins. Read more

With regulatory advancements injecting fresh retail liquidity into altcoins, exchange recognition has positioned Caldera as the best daily performer in the top 300. The post Caldera Price Prediction: Is ERA About to Pump in July 2025 As Coinbase Adds ERC-20 Support? appeared first on Cryptonews.

Strategy's $72B Bitcoin stash is spread across multiple secret custodians, with only Coinbase confirmed and Fidelity potentially holding 70,000 BTC.

Metaplanet and Semler Scientific are turning corporate balance sheets into Bitcoin battlegrounds, each racing to outstack the other in 2025. Strategy kicked off the corporate Bitcoin boom, but in 2025, the real competition is Metaplanet vs. Semler Scientific.  Both are publicly listed, both are buying Bitcoin (BTC) in size, and both are turning their balance sheets into battlegrounds. Read more

The Barstool Sports founder shared his XRP misplay amid this week’s record surge, years after admitting that he “fucked up Bitcoin.”

The meme coin market has surged 51% to $83.5 billion since June 30, with BONK leading weekly gains at 50.4% and Pudgy Penguins (PENGU) climbing 43.2% as the sector experiences its strongest rally since April 2025. The post Meme Coin Market Explodes 51% to $83B Since June, BONK and PENGU Lead Weekly Gains appeared first on Cryptonews.

Coinbase stock soared to a new all-time high of $436 during early trading on July 18, driven by renewed investor confidence following significant legislative wins for the crypto industry. According to Yahoo Finance data, this is the highest price for Coinbase shares since the company debuted on the Nasdaq in 2021. The price increase also […] The post Coinbase hits new high of $436 as insiders offload $230 million in shares this week appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Backpack Exchange has launched a non-profit claims sale channel enabling FTX creditors to sell their bankruptcy claims to third-party buyers, offering an alternative to waiting for official distributions that have already returned $6.2 billion across two major payment rounds. The post Backpack Launches FTX Debt Marketplace for Creditors to Sell Claims to Third-Party Buyers appeared first on Cryptonews.

The GENIUS Act has cleared Congress, reshaping U.S. stablecoin oversight and prompting Ripple and Circle to apply for bank charters. Investment expert Alice Li explains this move as future-proofing operations amid rising regulatory pressure, with the sector expected to split into institutional and DeFi camps. The post GENIUS Act Reshapes Stablecoin Strategy, Says Foresight Ventures Partner appeared first on Cryptonews.

Public companies are increasingly adding altcoins like Ether (ETH), Solana’s SOL, and XRP to their treasury strategies, according to a new report from Animoca Brands Research. The post Public Companies Increase ETH, XRP, SOL Holdings as Part of Growing Treasury Strategies: Animoca Brands appeared first on Cryptonews.

Shane Donovan Moore, once a trusted figure in Seattle’s rugby circles, exploited friendships, the allure of crypto, and a façade of high-tech mining to siphon nearly $1 million. The post Ex-Rugby Star Jailed for $900K Crypto Ponzi Scheme—How a Sportsman Scammed 40+ Investors appeared first on Cryptonews.

Despite potential risks, Bitcoin is likely to continue rising this year, though the same can’t be said for the vast majority of altcoins, according to the latest report by Coinbase Institutional and Glassnode. The post BTC’s Upwards Trajectory is Unshaken, But Few Altcoins Will Perform Well – Coinbase and Glassnode appeared first on Cryptonews.

The global cryptocurrency market capitalization has reached the $4 trillion milestone for the first time, driven by massive capital inflows with Bitcoin dominating over 59% of total crypto market valuation. The post Bitcoin Price Prediction 18 July, 2025: Can BTC Go To $142K, As Crypto Market Cap Hits $4 Trillion For the First Time Ever? appeared first on Cryptonews.

XRP hits ATH, ETH nears $4k. BlackRock files to add staking to ETH ETF. Crypto market cap hits $4T for the first time. Trump to sign EO allowing crypto in 401k. Trump backs crypto tax exemptions: WH. Sharplink buys $115m ETH, to raise $6b to buy more. Whale moves $4.8b BTC more to Galaxy Digital. Adam Back launches BTC SPV with 30k BTC. Coinbase stock hits ATH, +60% m/m. Bit Origin to raise $500m to buy DOGE. Thumzup Media to buy $250m crypto. GameSquare to buy $70m ETH. Stablecoin market cap hits $260b. Tether minted $3b USDT in less than a day. Atkins wants to incentivize tokenisation. Backpack launches FTX claims sales channel. Russia’s Sberbank to offer crypto custody services. Leshner’s takeover of LQR falls through