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The proposed bank, called Ererbor, will service firms in crypto, defense, AI and other sectors that have historically been barred from working with more traditional financial institutions. 

Bitcoin came close to a return to $110,000 on Wednesday as major altcoins like Ethereum and Dogecoin put up larger gains.

Celsius has accused Tether of improperly liquidating nearly 40,000 bitcoins in order to cover an outstanding loan while it was on the precipice of bankruptcy in 2022.

U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs saw $342M in outflows on July 1, ending a 15-day inflow streak and snapping momentum built through June.

Vitalik Buterin's presentation at the EthCC event comes amid an inflection point for the crypto industry as it attempts to reconcile growth and the Cypherpunk ethos. Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin delivered a keynote speech at EthCC on Wednesday, asking blockchain developers to focus on freeing humanity through their inventions rather than building more technically advanced tools. Buterin compared the individual liberty ethos of the early internet in the 1990s to the current ethos in blockchain, noting that the free and open internet championed by early digital rights advocate John Perry Barlow was lost in the Web2 era. The Ethereum co-founder characterized Web2 as a collection of "walled gardens," warning the audience that many of the Web2 founders, which have since become known for censorship policies, framed themselves as freedom advocates in the early days. Buterin cautioned Web3 founders not to fall into the same trap: Read more

LTC price fell under $90, but multiple factors suggest Q4 2025 could be an exciting time for the altcoin. Key takeaways: LTC’s spot cumulative volume delta flipped positive for the first time since December 2024, signaling a positive shift in market sentiment. A potential LTC ETF could trigger institutional investor demand and align with its historically strong Q4 performance. Read more

Though the agency greenlit the partially altcoin-exposed ETF this week, it also paused the approval until further notice.

Grayscale’s conversion of its Digital Large Cap Fund (GDLC) into an exchange-traded fund (ETF) has been frozen by a stay order, despite receiving approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on July 1. Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart said in a social media post on July 2 that the stay blocks the conversion “for now” […] The post SEC temporarily halts Grayscale’s multi-asset crypto ETF debut despite conversion greenlight appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Belgium’s KBC Bank has sought CASP status to launch Bitcoin and Ether trading for retail clients via its Bolero investment platform by late 2025, moving ahead of domestic peers as MiCA drives European banks toward regulated digital-asset offerings, reflecting wider investor demand. The post Belgium’s KBC Bank Set to Unleash Bitcoin and Ether Trading for Retail – Will Rivals Follow? appeared first on Cryptonews.

In a media interview, Chair Paul Atkins pledged to empower businesses to innovate through tokenization. The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) now sees tokenization as an “innovation” to be encouraged in the marketplace, according to Chair Paul Atkins, who pointed to a clear regulatory shift since former SEC Chair Gary Gensler’s tenure ended. “Tokenization is an innovation,” Atkins said in a CNBC interview on Wednesday. “And we at the SEC should be focused on how do we advance innovation in the marketplace.” Atkins contrasted his approach to crypto regulation with his predecessors, saying the SEC had previously hindered innovation through vague laws and “regulation through enforcement.” Read more

Ether climbs to $2,601 as institutional narratives strengthen following bullish ETF commentary and Robinhood’s L2 blockchain development on Arbitrum.

Crypto price prediction today: Bitcoin has added 1% after weeks of stagnation, encouraging speculation that a summer rally could emerge. XRP’s court victory, Solana’s ETF hopes and Cardano’s expanding institutional interest have supported projections of new all-time highs across leading altcoins. The post Crypto Price Prediction Today 2 July – XRP, Solana, Cardano appeared first on Cryptonews.

ICE-tracking app ICEBlock has sparked backlash from the DOJ and DHS, along with legal threats over federal agents' safety concerns.

The Solana price has struggled to move today, but could the strong possibility of ETF acceptance could send it flying in the coming weeks? The post Solana Price Prediction – With ETF Approval Now ‘Almost Certain,’ Could SOL Flip Ethereum in the Next Cycle? appeared first on Cryptonews.

Bitcoin (BTC) could see its strongest half-year performance ever in late 2025, driven by record ETF inflows, policy risks to the Federal Reserve, and broadening sovereign adoption, according to Geoffrey Kendrick, head of digital assets research at Standard Chartered. In a July 2 research note, Kendrick forecasted that ETF inflows and corporate treasury purchases will […] The post StanChart predicts Bitcoin’s new cycle may defy past patterns with ETF and policy tailwinds appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Paul Atkins has said on CNBC’s ‘Squawk Box’ that tokenization is imminent and represents the next step toward market efficiency. The newly sworn-in SEC chair has acknowledged the agency’s past ‘regulation-by-enforcement’ approach and has promised a transparent, rational framework for digital assets. The post Paul Atkins Says Tokenization Boom Imminent, Ditches SEC ‘Regulation by Enforcement’ appeared first on Cryptonews.

BNB Smart Chain’s Maxwell upgrade has ignited the bulls, opening the door for a rally toward new year-to-date highs. Key point: BNB Smart Chain’s Maxwell upgrade has acted as a catalyst in starting an uptrend toward $719. BNB Smart Chain’s Maxwell upgrade, which, according to the BNB Chain team, is “a technical leap forward for faster blocks, better validator coordination, and smoother network performance,” went live on Monday. Read more

Shares of DeFi Development Corp. (DFDV) finished the day down by 3% following its upsized convertible notes offering to buy more Solana.

DeFi Development Corp has proposed issuing $100M in convertible senior notes due 2030, with buyers able to add $25M more. Funds will expand Solana holdings and finance share buybacks, positioning the firm for possible U.S. Solana ETF approvals that could lift institutional demand. The post DeFi Development Corp Races to Raise $100M for SOL – ETF Green Light Next? appeared first on Cryptonews.

The dEURO is overcollateralized by other digital assets such as Bitcoin, Ether and Monero. Cake Wallet added the decentralized stablecoin dEURO to its offerings on Tuesday, expanding its stable of euro-denominated digital assets for users. The decentralized stablecoin is overcollateralized by other digital assets, including Bitcoin (BTC), Ether (ETH) and Monero (XMR), meaning that to mint the dEURO stablecoin, users must first deposit other cryptocurrencies as collateral. Overcollateralizing, or depositing cryptocurrency worth more than the value of the asset being borrowed, acts as a shield against de-pegging events, the dEURO team told Cointelegraph. The dEURO offering also features automatic liquidations, which occur when loan-to-value ratios drop below a certain threshold. Read more