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Cointelegraph.com - 13:54 Jul 17, 2025
Boosty Labs founder and CEO Viktor Ihnatiuk told Cointelegraph that Tether’s USDT will be RGB’s first real-world use case for stablecoin transfers on Bitcoin. Smart contract and asset issuance system RGB Protocol said it had launched on the Bitcoin mainnet, enabling tokenized assets like stablecoins, non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and custom tokens within the Bitcoin ecosystem. On Thursday, the protocol announced that tokenization tools allowing users to create, send and manage digital assets on Bitcoin and the Lightning Network were available. The protocol said it enables new tokenization functions on top of the network, while preserving its principles of decentralization, privacy and self-custody. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 13:47 Jul 17, 2025
BTCFi TVL soared from $304 million to $7 billion in 2024 — driven by new protocols and institutional inflows — but trust, risks, and infrastructure hurdles still hinder adoption. Bitcoin-based decentralized finance (DeFi), often referred to as BTCFi, is experiencing significant growth but still faces challenges. According to DefiLlama data, Bitcoin-based (BTC) DeFi protocols’ total value locked (TVL) went from $304.66 million on Jan. 1, 2024, to $6.5 billion by Dec. 31, 2024. As of publication, DefiLlama data shows that BTCFi has a TVL of $7.05 billion. This translates to an increase of more than 22 times. A report shared by Bitcoin smart contract layer Arch Network suggests that “this surge was fueled by new protocol launches, emerging token standards, institutional inflows, a major price rally pushing BTC to an all-time high, and the rise of liquid restaking.” Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 13:46 Jul 17, 2025
Despite the rising DEX-to-CEX ratio, centralized exchanges still lead in the crypto spot market, posting $3.9 trillion in trading volume, compared to $877 billion for DEXs. Cryptocurrency traders have been moving away from centralized exchanges (CEXs) in favor of decentralized exchanges (DEXs), pushing the CEX-to-DEX ratio to a new all-time high. Spot trading volume on DEXs surged at least 25% in the second quarter of 2025 over the previous quarter, while CEXs volumes plunged almost 28%, according to the latest quarterly industry report by the crypto data aggregator CoinGecko. This shift drove the DEX-to-CEX ratio to a record high in Q2, rising from 0.13 in the previous quarter to 0.23, the report noted. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 13:30 Jul 17, 2025
This episode of the Clear Crypto Podcast uncovers how Bitcoin is shedding its passive role and becoming a usable financial tool through wrapped assets, bridges and new DeFi use cases. For years, Bitcoin (BTC) has remained in digital hibernation, meaning it is held tightly in wallets and admired as “digital gold,” though rarely used. According to StarkWare’s Bitcoin lead Ilia Volokh, that era may be ending. On the latest episode of The Clear Crypto Podcast, hosts Nathan Jeffay and Gareth Jenkinson dig into what it means for Bitcoin to evolve from a static store of value to a dynamic financial instrument. The conversation centers on how innovations like wrapped Bitcoin and trustless bridges may unlock new uses for the world’s most well-known cryptocurrency. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 12:13 Jul 17, 2025
The US SEC has extended its decision deadline on whether to allow in-kind redemptions for Bitwise’s spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs on NYSE Arca. The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) extended its deadline for ruling on in-kind redemptions for two separate crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs). According to a Wednesday SEC filing, the regulator will take more time to decide whether to allow in-kind redemptions on NYSE Arca for Bitwise’s Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) spot ETFs. The time limit for the decision was extended, but the underlying limit remains “45 days, extendable to no more than 90.” “The Commission finds it appropriate to designate a longer period within which to take action on the proposed rule change so that it has sufficient time to consider the proposed rule change, and the issues raised therein,” the announcement read. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 12:00 Jul 17, 2025
There have already been 35 reported physical attacks on Bitcoiners in just the first seven months of 2025. Bitcoin “wrench attacks” — a violent form of cryptocurrency theft — could see its worst year in 2025, with criminals spurred on by Bitcoin’s soaring market value, according to Chainalysis. “Wrench attacks” refer to a situation where physical force or intimidation is used to force a victim to give up their crypto holdings, and Chainalysis said that with 35 attacks already recorded as of July, the numbers are on track to “have potentially twice as many physical attacks as the next highest year on record.” The last bull market peak in 2021 was the worst year on record, with a total of 36 recorded attacks against crypto holders, according to a list compiled by Jameson Lopp, a cypherpunk and co-founder of self-custodial firm Casa on GitHub. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 11:46 Jul 17, 2025
BitMEX said the PUMP token defied the odds, with its funding rates trending positively despite a large initial float. Almost 60% of presale participants in Pump.fun’s initial coin offering (ICO) have already sold or transferred their tokens to centralized exchanges (CEXs) or other wallets, according to data shared by BitMEX. Citing onchain data, the crypto exchange said that of the 10,145 ICO participants in the PUMP presale, 6,042 wallets (59.6%) had already sold or transferred their tokens to CEXs. Meanwhile, 3,791 wallets (37.4%) continued to hold their tokens, while a small group of 312 wallets (3%) had increased their holdings a week after the token launch. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 11:22 Jul 17, 2025
XRP’s market cap could surge past $250 billion, backed by historical fractals and Fibonacci targets after a key breakout pattern. Key takeaways: XRP is about to pass $200 billion in market capitalization for the first time. XRP price is up 35% against Bitcoin in July. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 23:30 Jul 16, 2025
TON shows early signs of a breakout, opening the door for a rally to $3.50. Telegram’s one billion users will be able to interact with Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) decentralized apps (DApps) directly within the messenger following the launch of the Tac mainnet on Tuesday. This new feature could boost DApp adoption and asset inflows into the TON network as it lowers the technical barrier to entry for mainstream users. Could Toncoin (TON) break above its overhead resistance? Let’s analyze the charts to find out. TON rose above the moving averages and is nearing the downtrend line of the descending triangle pattern. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 22:23 Jul 16, 2025
Trump Media’s shares finished up 5.5% on Wednesday, outperforming the Nasdaq, on which the company is listed. Trump Media and Technology Group (TMTG), majority-owned by US President Donald Trump’s family, has filed for two artificial intelligence (AI) trademarks tied to a planned feature on the Truth Social platform. “Truth Social AI” and “Truth Social AI Search,” the names under which the trademark applications were submitted, will allow Truth Social to become a source of “reliable information, non-woke news, and entertainment,” according Trump Media Chairman and CEO Devin Nunes. TMTG's shares closed the day 5.5% higher on Wednesday, a rally that outstripped the Nasdaq, index on which the company is listed. Trump Media posted a net loss of $31.7 million for Q1 2025, with revenue of $8.8 million. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 22:20 Jul 16, 2025
HYPE rallies toward $50 after Sonnet BioTherapeutics combines with Rorschach to launch a $583 million Hyperliquid token treasury. Key point: Corporate treasury buying could boost sentiment, pushing HYPE above its $50 resistance level. Nasdaq-listed biotech company Sonnet BioTherapeutics said on Monday that it had formed a business combination with a newly created entity, Rorschach, to launch a Hyperliquid (HYPE) digital asset treasury. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 22:04 Jul 16, 2025
With millions in crypto flowing into US elections, governments worldwide face pressure to regulate digital campaign contributions. While countries like the United States explore crypto as a new campaign fundraising tool, ministers in United Kingdom are sounding the alarm, with one calling for a ban on crypto donations over concerns about traceability and foreign interference. On Tuesday, Pat McFadden, a Cabinet Office minister, said he thought there was a case to be made for banning such donations, considering how hard they are to trace. McFadden addressed the topic after being asked by Labor party member Liam Byrne about banning crypto fundraising, saying that the UK should always keep its “legislation up to date to ensure that the financing of politics can be trusted by the public. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 21:46 Jul 16, 2025
Bitcoin shows its first major bearish signal in weeks, yet strong dip-buying and key support levels keep the bullish outlook intact. Key takeaways: Bitcoin formed a bearish engulfing candle, indicating potential short-term exhaustion. The Miners’ Position Index surged to its highest level since November 2024, and profit-taking hit record highs. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 21:46 Jul 16, 2025
The $100M acquisition brings Coin Metrics’ data, indexes and onchain analytics into Talos’s growing platform for institutional investors. Talos, a platform that provides trading infrastructure and technology for institutions trading digital assets, has agreed to acquire Coin Metrics, a popular blockchain analytics platform. A source told Fortune that the deal closed at over $100 million, though at the time of writing, it remains unclear how much was paid in cash versus equity. The acquisition will enable Talos to incorporate Coin Metric’s crypto market data, benchmark indexes and analytics tools into its platform. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 21:02 Jul 16, 2025
Lynch joined his Democratic colleagues in denouncing cryptocurrencies and calling for a central bank digital currency (CBDC). US Democratic lawmakers characterized crypto as an outright “scam” in a Wednesday press conference, pushing for the development and rollout of a central bank digital currency (CBDC). Representative Maxine Waters called the CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act, a bill that would prohibit the creation of a government-controlled digital dollar, the “anti-innovation act.” The anti-CBDC bill and the GENIUS stablecoin bill “endanger our national security,” Waters said. Representative Stephen Lynch, who also attended press event, said crypto had no legitimate use case: Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 20:50 Jul 16, 2025
US Attorneys continued hearing from witnesses in their case against the Tornado Cash co-founder and filed a motion to block testimony on crypto-related kidnappings and torture. US attorneys prosecuting Tornado Cash co-founder and developer Roman Storm are asking a judge to block certain testimony after opening statements on Tuesday suggested that defense lawyers plan to question witnesses on crypto-related cases involving kidnapping and torture. In a Wednesday filing, interim New York Attorney and former Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Jay Clayton asked Judge Katherine Failla “to preclude evidence and arguments based on privacy rights” following opening statements. Specifically, Clayton requested that the judge not allow Storm’s attorneys to elicit testimony about “people being threatened, harmed, and even kidnapped” for their crypto during witness testimony. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 20:43 Jul 16, 2025
Institutional investor demand for Solana-based staking options could set a fire under SOL price. Key point: Increased demand for liquid staking solutions combined with higher institutional interest could drive the price toward the $185 resistance. Liquid Collective introduced a liquid staking token on Solana (SOL), in partnership with Coinbase, Kraken, Galaxy, Anchorage Digital and Fireblocks. The Liquid Staked SOL (LsSOL) will cater to the rising institutional interest in the network in anticipation of SOL-based exchange-traded funds (ETFs) receiving US regulatory approval. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 20:24 Jul 16, 2025
Roger Ver, also known as "Bitcoin Jesus," has repeatedly called the US DOJ tax evasion case against him "politically motivated." Early Bitcoin investor and advocate Roger Ver, also known as “Bitcoin Jesus,” filed a lawsuit against Spain seeking to block his extradition to the United States, where he faces a tax evasion case. The lawsuit, filed at the European Court of Human Rights, argues that the extradition violates Ver’s human rights, according to Bloomberg Law. United States Department of Justice prosecutors charged Ver with tax fraud in April 2024, alleging that he owed $48 million. Spanish law enforcement authorities arrested Ver shortly after. He posted bail in May and was allowed to leave prison. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 20:15 Jul 16, 2025
The new ETF claims to provide protection against losses greater 20%, relying on the structure of underlying ETFs that the new fund would invest in. Calamos Investments, an investment firm with over $40 billion in assets under management, has filed for a “laddered” Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the United States, tapping into cautious crypto investors seeking exposure to digital asset markets. The product would add to a growing list of attempts by asset managers to package Bitcoin exposure with built-in guardrails, a response to the cryptocurrency’s volatility. According to a Fidelity analysis, Bitcoin has been three to nearly four times more volatile than major equity indexes. Calamos launched three “protected” Bitcoin ETFs in January. The new ETF would invest in options contracts that reference against the performance of five Bitcoin ETFs: BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust; Grayscale’s Bitcoin Mini Trust; the Bitwise Bitcoin ETF; the Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund; and the ARK 21Shares Bitco... -
Cointelegraph.com - 19:42 Jul 16, 2025
Bitcoin bulls are making a run at $120,000 again, but most traders are wondering what it takes to get to $150,000. Key takeaways: Bitcoin market structure and multi-faceted adoption still support a longer-term rally to $150,000. Regulatory tailwinds, along with the Trump administration’s expansionary economic mandate, support a BTC price rally to $150,000 and higher. Read more
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