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Hotels are turning to humanoid robots, with guests either loving or hating the creepy, human-like experience.

PLUS: Another publicly listed tech company is building out a bitcoin treasury.

Ethereum developer Zak Cole is spearheading a new initiative called the Ethereum Community Foundation (ECF), which will primarily work to enhance the digital asset’s economic value. The initiative was announced during the Ethereum Community Conference in Cannes, France. Founded by Cole and a group of ecosystem supporters, the ECF has reportedly already raised “millions” and […] The post Ethereum dev Zack Cole launches initiative to fund ‘tokenless’ projects, promote ETH burning mechanisms appeared first on CryptoSlate.

The world’s largest internet security provider just defaulted to blocking AI crawlers—and lets publishers set a price for scraping.

ChatGPT has analyzed 42 indicators, regulatory milestones, and sentiment to assess XRP, highlighting mixed EMA patterns in the $2.10–$2.23 band, a 101.5 % volume surge, and Bloomberg’s 95 % ETF approval odds that have fueled record institutional positioning after Ripple’s legal victory. The post ChatGPT o3’s 42-Signal AI XRP Price Forecast Reveals Key Resistance Test Amid Major Legal Victory and ETF Development appeared first on Cryptonews.

The Dogecoin price has declined by 2.5% in the past 24 hours, and could a bear flag be a signal that the meme token is going to drop even further? The post Dogecoin Price Prediction – Bearish Price Action Could Set Stage for Massive Breakout to $0.65 appeared first on Cryptonews.

Publicly traded cannabis company Dogecoin Cash Inc. is embracing the real DOGE after previously stockpiling a derivative meme coin.

Attorney General Letitia James has cautioned Congress that the GENIUS Act, which mandates full reserve backing for stablecoins, still lacks robust investor and national-security protections; she has pressed for FDIC-like insurance, capital rules, and identity checks ahead of the House debate. The post Trump-Backed GENIUS Act Under Fire: NYAG Urges Tougher Stablecoin Rules Before July Vote appeared first on Cryptonews.

Eskom has mapped a long-term plan that includes Bitcoin mining, artificial intelligence and data centres to absorb surplus baseload electricity and stem financial decline. The utility has seen a 4% sales drop in 2023 and faces a R403 billion debt while municipal arrears mount to R90 billion. The post Eskom Eyes Bitcoin Mining & AI to Tackle $22.7B Debt – Can the Lights Stay On? appeared first on Cryptonews.

Figma’s initial public offering (IPO) prospectus reveals that the design software company holds approximately $69.5 million of the Bitwise Bitcoin ETF (BITB). According to a July 1 filing, a table lists the ETF under level-1 marketable securities at $69.533 million.  The document also stated that the board authorized a $55 million purchase on March 3, […] The post Figma discloses $70M Bitcoin exposure via Bitwise ETF in IPO filing, plans another $30M buy appeared first on CryptoSlate.

SOL retraced its ETF rally, and with over 14% of supply concentrated at $144, holding this key support is critical to avoid a deeper correction. Key takeaways: SOL’s 5% ETF-driven rally to $160 was reversed entirely within 24 hours, exposing persistent technical weakness on the lower and higher time frames. SOL trades near a key $144.5–$147.7 supply cluster. A breakdown below $144 could trigger a drop to $124 or even $95–$100, where support thins out. Read more

Grayscale has slowly narrowed the arbitrage opportunities on its crypto trusts by converting them into exchange-traded funds. Asset manager Grayscale received approval from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Tuesday to convert its Digital Large-Cap Fund into an exchange-traded fund (ETF). The fund consists of the five biggest cryptocurrencies by market capitalization featured in the CoinDesk Five Index. Roughly 80.2% of the weighted fund is Bitcoin (BTC), followed by Ether (ETH) at 11.3%, while Solana (SOL) accounts for approximately 2.7% of the fund, XRP (XRP) commands over 4.8%, and Cardano's ADA (ADA) has a weighting of 0.81% in the fund. Read more

The Florida-based firm produced 237 fewer Bitcoin in June compared to the month prior, but said in its latest report that it would increase its network’s power by 40%. 

"The decision is in line with the Eurosystem’s commitment to supporting innovation without compromising on safety and efficiency in financial market infrastructures," a release said.

Powell said Tuesday that if not for President Trump's aggressive tariff policies, the Fed would have likely already cut interest rates in 2025.

ETH fell to $2,418, down 3.3% in 24 hours, as traders failed to defend support near $2,460 during high-volume selling.

A Kraken spokesperson told Decrypt that the company is working to bring xStocks to chains beyond Solana.

Bitcoin (BTC) investors have kept their coins off exchanges in recent weeks, even as market-wide profitability climbed to levels that typically trigger distribution, according to a July 1 report from Glassnode. Bitcoin fell from $106,000 to $99,000 during last week’s Israel-Iran flare-up, but buyers defended the short-term holder cost basis at $98,300 and pushed the […] The post Bitcoin holders exhibit ‘diamond hands’ as unrealized profits swell past $1 trillion appeared first on CryptoSlate.

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission is reportedly considering simplifying the listing process for certain crypto ETFs. The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reportedly exploring a simplified listing structure for crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that would automate a significant portion of the approval process. Under the proposed overhaul, ETF issuers could potentially sidestep 19b-4 application filings, the form entities submit to the SEC before listing a financial product on exchanges, according to crypto journalist Eleanor Terrett. Instead, issuers would submit SEC form S-1, the initial listing registration filing, and wait for 75 days. If the SEC does not object to the application, the issuer would be free to list the ETF, reducing the back-and-forth communication between fund managers and the regulator. Read more

SEC may approve Grayscale’s GDLC ETF this week, analyst says it could pave the way for U.S. spot ETFs for XRP, Solana, and Cardano.