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Malta has sought to lead the way in EU crypto regulation, though early leadership has not come without its challenges. Malta’s cryptocurrency market regulator said that none of the local licenses issued under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) are at risk following a recent peer review by European Union regulators. “No MiCA license in Malta is at risk of revocation or re-evaluation as a result of the peer review outcomes,” a spokesperson for the MFSA told Cointelegraph, adding that the authority has already started addressing the issues identified in the review. The statement came after the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), Europe’s primary supervisory body overseeing MiCA compliance, on Thursday released a peer review on certain MiCA authorization gaps by Malta’s Financial Services Authority (MFSA). Read more

Tasmania has become the latest Australian state to intensify efforts against crypto ATM scams after top users lost AUD 2.5 million to fraudsters. The post Australia’s Tasmania Joins Nationwide Crackdown on Crypto ATMs as Scam Losses Hit $1.6 Million appeared first on Cryptonews.

The token faces resistance at $5.03, but a break of that level opens the way to $5.20.

Ethereum showcased explosive bullish momentum with institutional demand accelerating through spot ETFs while shattering critical resistance levels.

The Vatican Bank has denied any link to a suspicious crypto project offering fake memberships and token sales through a fraudulent “Vatican Chamber of Trade.” The Istituto per le Opere di Religione (IOR), commonly known as the Vatican Bank, has denied any connection to a fake cryptocurrency project claiming ties to it. The fake token, dubbed Vatican Chamber Token (VCT), was promoted on an online phishing scam website claiming to offer a “formal invitation to join one of the world’s most exclusive economic institutions.” The promoters said the “Vatican Chamber of Trade” was accepting new applicants “for the first time in a generation.” The website goes as far as to include the real number of the Vatican Bank on its website. A representative of the Vatican Bank confirmed during a call with Cointelegraph that the project “is a scam,” and denied any affiliation with it. Read more

Bitcoin's bullish momentum may face potential resistance at the $120,000 level.

Bitcoin broke above $118,000, but key resistance levels remain across other assets.

Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest sold $6.5 million worth of Coinbase Global shares and $5.8 million of Robinhood shares on Thursday. The post Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest Sells $6.5M Coinbase and $5.8M Robinhood Amid Bitcoin Rally appeared first on Cryptonews.

XRP has surged 8% to $2.58 in a decisive breakout move that broke through key resistance levels, marking its strongest rally as Bitcoin reaches new all-time highs above $118,400 and whale wallets holding over 1 million XRP now account for 47.32 billion tokens. The post XRP Price Surges 8% in Breakout Move – Can It Reach $6 in This Rally? appeared first on Cryptonews.

Running a Lightning Network node in 2025 can generate passive Bitcoin income, but success depends on capital, uptime and dynamic fee strategies. The Lightning Network is Bitcoin’s most successful second-layer solution, a protocol built to handle rapid, ultra-low-cost transactions without clogging the main blockchain.  By linking users through a mesh of bidirectional payment channels — essentially offchain smart contracts secured by the Bitcoin blockchain — it allows participants to send and receive funds instantly. The network settles only when a channel is closed, minimizing onchain load and maximizing speed. Read more

“The BTC breakout marks a regime shift, and we expect altcoin dispersion to rise from here,” one trader said, with several trading desks expecting higher moves in major tokens.

Bitcoin's recent bull run has been characterized by steady price increases and declining volatility, aligning more with traditional financial markets.

Florida's AG said Robinhood's payment-for-order-flow model may mislead users by hiding true crypto costs behind marketing claims.

Despite Bitcoin’s push to a new all-time high, the price outlook remains cautiously optimistic, Decrypt was told.

Truglia’s original 18-month term was dramatically increased after he failed to pay restitution to crypto investor Michael Terpin.

Ethereum plunged as much as 37% after the president's son called it a buy in February. Five months later, it has slowly clawed its way back.

Ethena Labs reached $290.2 million in total protocol revenue on July 9, trailing only Tether, Circle, and Sky among stablecoin issuers.  Token Terminal data show that the stablecoin issuer reached $100 million in cumulative revenue 251 days after its launch, making it the second-fastest protocol to cross this threshold. Daily fees averaged $3.1 million during […] The post Ethena rockets to $290 million in revenue, seeks SEC clarity on USDe appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Shareholders trimmed support for executive pay packages at leading US Bitcoin (BTC) miners to an average of 64% in this year’s proxy season, far below the over 90% approval norm across the S&P 500, according to a July 10 VanEck research note.  VanEck reviewed filings from eight listed miners and found average named-executive-officer (NEO) compensation […] The post Shareholders push back against high pay for public Bitcoin miner execs after record equity grants appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Robinhood launched Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL) staking services for U.S. customers on July 10, enabling users to earn staking rewards on their crypto holdings with as little as $1. The new feature expands Robinhood’s staking offerings beyond Europe, allowing American customers to participate in blockchain validation without directly running validators themselves. For Ethereum, Robinhood […] The post Robinhood launches ETH, SOL staking services for US users with $1 minimum appeared first on CryptoSlate.