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DOGE gained 18% this week, and multiple data points suggest a 300% rally is possible before the end of 2025. Key takeaways: DOGE formed a double bottom after breaking a long-term downtrend, hinting at a rally to new year-to-date highs. DOGE’s futures open interest, spot volumes, and holders’ profit show rising demand and reduced sell pressure. Read more

Bitcoin DeFi protocols have recorded substantial growth with total value locked expanding from $304.66 million to $7.117 billion in 2024. Institutions have begun developing BTCFi strategies while stablecoins support the sector's expansion across Bitcoin layer-2 networks. The post Why Bitcoin DeFi Protocols Are Seeing Impressive Growth As BTC Soars appeared first on Cryptonews.

XRP soared to new all-time highs today, with Ethereum showing impressive weekly gains. Technical indicators suggest Solana may not be far behind.

The move follows SEC guidance treating staking rewards as income, enabling asset managers like Canary to back blockchain-based tokens through delegated staking. Investment company Canary Capital filed an S-1 application for a staked INJ (INJ) exchange-traded fund (ETF) with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Thursday. INJ is the governance, staking and utility token for the Injective Protocol, a layer-1 blockchain network focused on decentralized finance (DeFi) operations. One of the main objectives of the fund is to accrue staking rewards through providing validation services using an “approved staking platform,” the filing reads. Read more

ChatGPT's AI model processed 42 live indicators, revealing explosive momentum as XRP surges 7.19% to $3.2563, breaking the historic $190 billion market cap milestone while RSI hits extreme 86.07 overbought territory. The post ChatGPT’s 42-Indicator XRP Analysis Flags Extreme $3.30 Resistance Test appeared first on Cryptonews.

Gavin Wood's plan will aim to solve verification challenges in the rising AI age.

The nine spot Ethereum ETFs generated more than $726 million in investments on Wednesday as ETH's price rose to its highest level in months.

Ethereum-focused firms BitMine and SharpLink Gaming have each surpassed $1 billion in ETH holdings. BitMine disclosed on July 17 that it now holds 300,657 ETH, valued at approximately $1.04 billion. The firm acquired its holdings at an average price of $3,461.89 per token. Conversely, SharpLink Gaming has also expanded its Ethereum position, purchasing an additional […] The post BitMine and SharpLink amass $1B stash amid Ethereum’s rising appeal as ‘digital oil’ appeared first on CryptoSlate.

The fourth day of the Tornado Cash developer’s criminal trial in New York kicked off with witnesses from the FBI. US Attorneys in New York’s Southern District continued presenting their case against Tornado Cash co-founder and developer Roman Storm, expected to last about a month. According to reporting from Inner City Press inside the courtroom on Thursday, Assistant US Attorney Thane Rehn said the prosecution expected to close its case against Storm by the end of next week, leading to the Tornado Cash co-founder’s lawyers calling their own witnesses. Storm said he expected the trial to last “3-4 weeks due to complex legal arguments and unforeseen witnesses and evidence.” Read more

Ethereum’s role in stablecoins, RWAs, and DeFi is fueling institutional interest, positioning ETH as a reserve asset, store of value, and digital oil. Key takeaways: ETH is increasingly viewed as a reserve asset for the digital dollar economy, with over 54% of stablecoins issued on Ethereum. Fidelity sees Ethereum as a sovereign digital economy, with ETH acting as both a store of value and a medium of exchange. Read more

Bit Origin has arranged up to $500 million in new capital to accumulate Dogecoin (DOGE) for its corporate treasury, becoming the latest public company to shift its digital asset reserves beyond Bitcoin.  The company stated in a current report on Form 6-K that accredited investors committed $400 million in Class A shares and $100 million […] The post Bit Origin lines up $500M to build Dogecoin treasury as corporate altcoin bets expand appeared first on CryptoSlate.

The price of XRP rose to a record high, soaring past a seven-year-old milestone amid broader momentum for altcoins in the crypto market.

Staking for crypto exchange-traded funds has been a feature long sought by traditional financial institutions and asset managers. The Nasdaq stock exchange filed an application with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Wednesday on behalf of BlackRock to add staking to the asset manager’s iShares Ether (ETH) exchange-traded fund (ETF). If the application is approved, the fund would give investors exposure to staking rewards accrued from using the underlying Ether as collateral security for Ethereum’s proof-of-stake consensus algorithm. In May, the SEC released guidance classifying staking rewards earned from validation services on proof-of-stake blockchain networks as earned income rather than securities transactions subject to capital gains tax. Read more

OpenAI’s new ChatGPT Agent can do complex tasks on behalf of users, but it comes with potentially greater risks.

Bitcoin Standard Treasury Company has agreed to merge with Cantor Equity Partners I (CEPO) in a SPAC transaction that will take the Bitcoin-focused treasury vehicle public on Nasdaq under the ticker BSTR once the deal is closed.  The parties signed the Business Combination Agreement dated July 16 and released the announcement today.  BSTR plans to […] The post Bitcoin Standard to go public on Nasdaq with 30,021 Bitcoin treasury following Cantor merger appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Violent attacks targeting cryptocurrency holders are on track to hit record highs in 2025, with Asia-Pacific among the hardest-hit regions. These "wrench attacks" involve criminals using physical violence to coerce victims into surrendering their digital assets. The post Asia-Pacific Faces Record Bitcoin Thefts and Deadly “Wrench Attacks”—Chainalysis appeared first on Cryptonews.

BlackRock aims to include staking in its spot Ethereum ETF, according to a rules change request filed to the SEC.

Maxine Waters has opposed the CLARITY Act in a new press release, calling it the 'CALAMITY Act' and warning it would cause investor harm as part of her Anti-Crypto Corruption Week initiative. Waters has also questioned Trump's crypto ties and conflicts of interest The post Rep. Maxine Waters Doubles Down On Crypto Legislation Crypto Criticism appeared first on Cryptonews.

Australia’s Block Earner has launched a Bitcoin-backed mortgage as a new path into the property market, following a regulatory win that cleared the way for crypto-backed lending. As home prices in Australia continue to outpace incomes, a company is rolling out a Bitcoin-backed mortgage, offering crypto holders a new way to access the property market without selling their assets. On Wednesday, Block Earner launched the country’s first Bitcoin-backed home loan after fighting with regulators in court for over two years. The product was made possible by an April Federal Court ruling that found that Block Earner’s crypto lending products did not qualify as “financial products” under the Corporations Act. The decision cleared the company from needing a financial services license in order to offer Bitcoin as collateral in home loans. Read more

The House passed the GENIUS Act in a 307‑122 vote and sent the bill to President Donald Trump, who plans to sign it at a White House ceremony tomorrow, according to Galaxy head of research Alex Thorn.  The 307‑122 tally showed that more than 100 Democrats joined most Republicans to advance the measure, which differed […] The post Congress moves forward on digital asset regulations with GENIUS, CLARITY Acts appeared first on CryptoSlate.