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Publicly traded Thumzup is considering whether it should stash more cryptocurrencies beyond Bitcoin, including Dogecoin, Solana, and XRP.

Greek authorities carried out the country’s first-ever crypto seizure after tracing funds linked to the record-breaking $1.4 billion hack of crypto exchange Bybit earlier this year. The Hellenic Anti-Money Laundering Authority issued a freezing order on a suspect wallet following a months-long investigation aided by blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis. The operation targeted funds allegedly stolen […] The post Greece recovers part of funds stolen in Bybit hack as its first crypto asset seizure appeared first on CryptoSlate.

June Fed minutes warn tariffs may fuel inflation. Bitcoin surged to $112K—clean breakout. Here’s what traders should watch in macro and crypto markets. The post Bitcoin Price Prediction: Fed Flags Tariff Inflation as BTC Hits $112K appeared first on Cryptonews.

The motion to pause repayments to residents of certain countries has added a new wrinkle to the FTX saga. A Chinese creditor has filed an objection to a motion from the FTX estate that would pause payouts to residents in jurisdictions with laws or regulations restricting cryptocurrency transactions, according to a Tuesday court filing. The creditor, Weiwei Ji, stated that although they reside in Singapore, they have been classified as a Chinese creditor due to holding a Chinese passport. Ji noted that the objection was submitted on behalf of Ji and a growing group of Chinese creditors — reportedly over 300 individuals, according to the filing. The objection raises two key arguments: First, that FTX settlements are made in US dollars, which are a standard legal repayment method. Second, it notes that cryptocurrency distributions are legal in China, with digital assets constituting “personal property.” “My family holds four KYC-verified accounts with aggregate claims exceeding $15 million USD… We have fully com...

A new study of 15 million biomedical papers found telltale language patterns linked to ChatGPT, suggesting that AI tools are reshaping scientific writing far more than expected.

The House Ways and Means Committee is set on July 16 to examine how to set up proper taxation for the crypto sector.

The Thumzup Media Corporation provides a platform for influencers to market various products on social media to earn revenue. Donald Trump Jr., the eldest son of the US president, disclosed an investment in Thumzup Media Corp, a social media marketing company that has adopted the Bitcoin (BTC) treasury strategy. Trump Jr. currently holds 350,000 shares of the company, valued at nearly $3.3 million, according to Bloomberg, and the stock is currently trading hands at roughly $9.50 per share. The company’s board of directors approved the use of Bitcoin as a corporate treasury asset in November 2024 by green-lighting the purchase of up to $1 million in BTC. Company CEO Robert Steele said following the decision: Read more

Senate Democrats want an investigation into Salvadoran president Nayib Bukele's use of crypto. The popular leader finds it hilarious.

Hester Peirce, head of the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Crypto Task Force, said that putting securities on a blockchain “does not have magical abilities to transform the nature of the underlying asset.”  In a July 9 statement, Peirce emphasized that tokenized shares, notes, or entitlements “are still securities,” requiring issuers, intermediaries, and traders […] The post SEC Crypto Task Force head warns assets remain securities regardless of tokenization appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Bitcoin price hit new highs today, but surging US debt and concerning housing data raise fears of a recession-led Bitcoin drop toward $95,000. Key takeaways: Exploding US debt and housing market stress could trigger a sharp BTC correction toward $95,000. Bitcoin’s price remains closely tied to macro trends, including Fed policy and institutional flows. Read more

The United Kingdom government is targeting crypto traders and investors in its latest tax raid, while demanding reams of personal information. 

The proposal, which launched voting on Wednesday, had more than 99% support from roughly five billion tokens at the time of publication. World Liberty Financial, the crypto company backed by US President Donald Trump and his sons, has opened a proposal for voting to make the platform’s governance token tradable.  As of Wednesday, a proposal to make the World Liberty Financial token (WLFI) tradable had received more than 99% support from users, with voting scheduled to end on July 16. If approved, the plan could unlock significant amounts of WLFI tokens, though it stated that “founders, team, and advisor tokens” — seemingly including those held by Trump and his family — would not be immediately available for trading.  “This would mark a major milestone in the development of the World Liberty Financial ecosystem and opens the door for broader community participation, access, and protocol development,” said the proposal. Read more

Bitcoin (BTC) reached a new all-time high of $112,040 on July 9, edging above the previous intraday peak of $111,917.37 recorded on May 22, TradingView data shows. The breakout arrived hours after President Donald Trump dispatched formal tariff letters to seven nations, unveiling duties of up to 30% that take effect Aug. 1. According to […] The post Bitcoin hits fresh all-time high above $112k as traders parse new US tariff shock appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Bitcoin price roared to a new all-time high above $112,000. Cointelegraph explains why. Bitcoin soared to another record high, driven by growing global investor demand for risk assets and a $200 million liquidation of BTC shorts near a critical overhead resistance level. Bitcoin’s (BTC) price surpassed the $112,000 all-time high for the first time on Wednesday, after rising 5.95% during the past week. Bitcoin’s price appreciation helped the total crypto market capitalization recapture $3.47 trillion, a level last seen in June 2025. Read more

The price of Bitcoin spiked to a new record price above $112,000 on Coinbase, continuing this year's trend of fresh peaks.

Bitcoin (BTC) has officially hit a new all-time high of $111,999, surpassing its previous peak set on May 22, 2025.The milestone marks the beginning of what many analysts are calling a new crypto bull market, fueled by growing institutional interest and a resurgence in retail demand.Over the past few weeks, institutional interest in crypto assets […] The post Breaking: Bitcoin Hits New All-Time High as New Bull Market Begins appeared first on Cryptonews.

BTC has finally broken out of its consolidaiton phase.

Greece's Hellenic Anti-Money Laundering Authority achieved the country's first-ever cryptocurrency asset freezing, recovering funds directly linked to the $1.5 billion Bybit exchange hack attributed to North Korea's Lazarus Group using Chainalysis Reactor blockchain analysis tools. The post Greece Makes First Crypto Seizure After $1.5 Billion Bybit Hack – Here’s What Happened appeared first on Cryptonews.

Bitget has rolled out tokenized stock trading on its Onchain platform, enabling crypto users to gain exposure to top global equities without relying on traditional brokerages. The move, announced on July 9, was made possible through an integration with Kraken’s recently launched xStocks infrastructure. The initial listings include tokenized versions of Tesla (TSLAx), Nvidia (NVDAx), […] The post Bitget latest CEX to expand into tokenized equity trading via xStocks integration appeared first on CryptoSlate.

The price of BTC has seemingly been capped at $110,000 for several weeks, with gains quickly reversing each time it approached that level.