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South Korea will establish a strategic investment account to invest in strategic industries.
South Korea has shelved a plan to establish an independent sovereign wealth fund, which was originally modeled after Singapore’s Temasek Holdings and Australia’s Future Fund. Instead, the country will set up a strategic investment account within the Korea Investment Corporation (KIC). South Korea’s Ministry of Finance stated that the account will invest in domestic and overseas sectors critical to national competitiveness and economic security, with investment targets spanning strategic industries such as nuclear energy and aerospace, core areas including finance and infrastructure, as well as overseas supply chains.
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Circle has again issued an additional 750 million USDC on Solana, bringing its total additional USDC issuance this year to over $69 billion.
According to monitoring by Onchain Lens, Circle has minted an additional 750 million USDC on the Solana network. Data shows that since 2026, Circle has cumulatively minted approximately 69.01 billion USDC on the Solana network.
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A crypto whale has amassed $75 million worth of USDC in recent weeks and begun participating in Hyperliquid’s CXMT bidding.
According to Mlm's monitoring, a whale address has accumulated approximately 75 million USDC tokens over the past several weeks. It had previously executed multiple test trades on Hyperliquid and has now begun participating in the bidding for CXMT assets.
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A South Korean investment-focused YouTuber was attacked with a knife by a viewer, allegedly triggered by huge losses from following the YouTuber's stock investment recommendations.
According to a report by The Chosun Ilbo, a stock investment-focused YouTuber in his 40s in Busan, South Korea was repeatedly stabbed with a knife by a man in his 20s. The suspect was a subscriber to the YouTube channel, the report noted. Some local media outlets added that the attack’s motive stemmed from the suspect incurring heavy investment losses after buying stocks recommended by the YouTuber, sparking resentment that led to the assault. The case is currently under further investigation.
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Bitmine's Ethereum staking revenue reached $45.7 million last quarter, accounting for 98% of its total revenue.
Bitmine Immersion Technologies’ latest 10-Q filing shows that for the quarter ended May 31, the company generated approximately $45.7 million in revenue from Ethereum staking and validation services, accounting for around 98% of its total revenue. In the same period, its self-mining revenue from Bitcoin came to about $624,000, while consulting services revenue was roughly $168,000. Bitmine previously disclosed that it has allocated roughly 85% of its ETH holdings to staking, equivalent to around 4.9 million ETH. Tom Lee, chairman of Bitmine, stated that with the full launch of MAVAN—its institutional-grade Ethereum staking platform—the company expects annualized rewards from its Ethereum staking business to reach approximately $284 million. Additionally, he noted that since its launch on July 1, Robinhood Chain has recorded over $1 billion in on-chain transaction volume, adding that this validates Ethereum’s utility as an underlying settlement network.
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Analysis: The US and Iran are trapped in a war of attrition in the Strait of Hormuz, with both sides facing time pressure.
As tensions in the Strait of Hormuz continue to escalate, analysts believe the U.S. and Iran are entering a war of attrition centered on time, cost, and political endurance. Reports indicate Trump aims to resolve the conflict before the U.S. midterm elections to avoid further oil price hikes, while Iran is seeking to prolong time without triggering full-scale war by repeatedly threatening shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, in order to wear down the U.S.'s political and military patience. To date, the U.S. has reinstated blockades on Iranian ports and maritime shipping, and has been striking military targets that threaten navigation; Iran, in turn, continues to target Strait of Hormuz shipping lanes with missiles and drones, attempting to disrupt global energy transport. Analysts note that with both sides seeking to avoid full-scale escalation, this standoff is likely to evolve into a prolonged war of attrition.
South Korea will establish a strategic investment account to invest in strategic industries.
South Korea has shelved a plan to establish an independent sovereign wealth fund, which was originally modeled after Singapore’s Temasek Holdings and Australia’s Future Fund. Instead, the country will set up a strategic investment account within the Korea Investment Corporation (KIC). South Korea’s Ministry of Finance stated that the account will invest in domestic and overseas sectors critical to national competitiveness and economic security, with investment targets spanning strategic industries such as nuclear energy and aerospace, core areas including finance and infrastructure, as well as overseas supply chains.
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Circle has again issued an additional 750 million USDC on Solana, bringing its total additional USDC issuance this year to over $69 billion.
According to monitoring by Onchain Lens, Circle has minted an additional 750 million USDC on the Solana network. Data shows that since 2026, Circle has cumulatively minted approximately 69.01 billion USDC on the Solana network.
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A crypto whale has amassed $75 million worth of USDC in recent weeks and begun participating in Hyperliquid’s CXMT bidding.
According to Mlm's monitoring, a whale address has accumulated approximately 75 million USDC tokens over the past several weeks. It had previously executed multiple test trades on Hyperliquid and has now begun participating in the bidding for CXMT assets.
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A South Korean investment-focused YouTuber was attacked with a knife by a viewer, allegedly triggered by huge losses from following the YouTuber's stock investment recommendations.
According to a report by The Chosun Ilbo, a stock investment-focused YouTuber in his 40s in Busan, South Korea was repeatedly stabbed with a knife by a man in his 20s. The suspect was a subscriber to the YouTube channel, the report noted. Some local media outlets added that the attack’s motive stemmed from the suspect incurring heavy investment losses after buying stocks recommended by the YouTuber, sparking resentment that led to the assault. The case is currently under further investigation.
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Bitmine's Ethereum staking revenue reached $45.7 million last quarter, accounting for 98% of its total revenue.
Bitmine Immersion Technologies’ latest 10-Q filing shows that for the quarter ended May 31, the company generated approximately $45.7 million in revenue from Ethereum staking and validation services, accounting for around 98% of its total revenue. In the same period, its self-mining revenue from Bitcoin came to about $624,000, while consulting services revenue was roughly $168,000. Bitmine previously disclosed that it has allocated roughly 85% of its ETH holdings to staking, equivalent to around 4.9 million ETH. Tom Lee, chairman of Bitmine, stated that with the full launch of MAVAN—its institutional-grade Ethereum staking platform—the company expects annualized rewards from its Ethereum staking business to reach approximately $284 million. Additionally, he noted that since its launch on July 1, Robinhood Chain has recorded over $1 billion in on-chain transaction volume, adding that this validates Ethereum’s utility as an underlying settlement network.
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Analysis: The US and Iran are trapped in a war of attrition in the Strait of Hormuz, with both sides facing time pressure.
As tensions in the Strait of Hormuz continue to escalate, analysts believe the U.S. and Iran are entering a war of attrition centered on time, cost, and political endurance. Reports indicate Trump aims to resolve the conflict before the U.S. midterm elections to avoid further oil price hikes, while Iran is seeking to prolong time without triggering full-scale war by repeatedly threatening shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, in order to wear down the U.S.'s political and military patience. To date, the U.S. has reinstated blockades on Iranian ports and maritime shipping, and has been striking military targets that threaten navigation; Iran, in turn, continues to target Strait of Hormuz shipping lanes with missiles and drones, attempting to disrupt global energy transport. Analysts note that with both sides seeking to avoid full-scale escalation, this standoff is likely to evolve into a prolonged war of attrition.
South Korea will establish a strategic investment account to invest in strategic industries.
South Korea has shelved a plan to establish an independent sovereign wealth fund, which was originally modeled after Singapore’s Temasek Holdings and Australia’s Future Fund. Instead, the country will set up a strategic investment account within the Korea Investment Corporation (KIC). South Korea’s Ministry of Finance stated that the account will invest in domestic and overseas sectors critical to national competitiveness and economic security, with investment targets spanning strategic industries such as nuclear energy and aerospace, core areas including finance and infrastructure, as well as overseas supply chains.
5 minutes ago
Circle has again issued an additional 750 million USDC on Solana, bringing its total additional USDC issuance this year to over $69 billion.
According to monitoring by Onchain Lens, Circle has minted an additional 750 million USDC on the Solana network. Data shows that since 2026, Circle has cumulatively minted approximately 69.01 billion USDC on the Solana network.
5 minutes ago
A South Korean investment-focused YouTuber was attacked with a knife by a viewer, allegedly triggered by huge losses from following the YouTuber's stock investment recommendations.
According to a report by The Chosun Ilbo, a stock investment-focused YouTuber in his 40s in Busan, South Korea was repeatedly stabbed with a knife by a man in his 20s. The suspect was a subscriber to the YouTube channel, the report noted. Some local media outlets added that the attack’s motive stemmed from the suspect incurring heavy investment losses after buying stocks recommended by the YouTuber, sparking resentment that led to the assault. The case is currently under further investigation.
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Bitmine's Ethereum staking revenue reached $45.7 million last quarter, accounting for 98% of its total revenue.
Bitmine Immersion Technologies’ latest 10-Q filing shows that for the quarter ended May 31, the company generated approximately $45.7 million in revenue from Ethereum staking and validation services, accounting for around 98% of its total revenue. In the same period, its self-mining revenue from Bitcoin came to about $624,000, while consulting services revenue was roughly $168,000. Bitmine previously disclosed that it has allocated roughly 85% of its ETH holdings to staking, equivalent to around 4.9 million ETH. Tom Lee, chairman of Bitmine, stated that with the full launch of MAVAN—its institutional-grade Ethereum staking platform—the company expects annualized rewards from its Ethereum staking business to reach approximately $284 million. Additionally, he noted that since its launch on July 1, Robinhood Chain has recorded over $1 billion in on-chain transaction volume, adding that this validates Ethereum’s utility as an underlying settlement network.
5 minutes ago
Analysis: The US and Iran are trapped in a war of attrition in the Strait of Hormuz, with both sides facing time pressure.
As tensions in the Strait of Hormuz continue to escalate, analysts believe the U.S. and Iran are entering a war of attrition centered on time, cost, and political endurance. Reports indicate Trump aims to resolve the conflict before the U.S. midterm elections to avoid further oil price hikes, while Iran is seeking to prolong time without triggering full-scale war by repeatedly threatening shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, in order to wear down the U.S.'s political and military patience. To date, the U.S. has reinstated blockades on Iranian ports and maritime shipping, and has been striking military targets that threaten navigation; Iran, in turn, continues to target Strait of Hormuz shipping lanes with missiles and drones, attempting to disrupt global energy transport. Analysts note that with both sides seeking to avoid full-scale escalation, this standoff is likely to evolve into a prolonged war of attrition.
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South Korean securities firms discuss raising minimum deposit requirements for chip stock leveraged ETFs.
The Korea Financial Investment Association (KFIA) announced that CEOs of 10 major South Korean asset management firms have discussed investor protection measures for individual stock leveraged ETFs, including raising minimum deposit requirements and staggering rebalancing trading times. Per the association’s statement, attendees agreed it is necessary to lift the minimum deposit threshold for investing in such leveraged products from the current 10 million won (US$6,714). They also emphasized the need to strengthen the market stabilizer function of liquidity providers. Citing data from the Korea Capital Market Institute, the KFIA noted that since the launch of related leveraged ETFs, daily stock trading volume required for rebalancing is estimated at between 700 billion won and 2.1 trillion won.
Pump.fun, the Solana-based memecoin launchpad that became a cash machine in 2024, just started writing checks. On July 14, the platform’s team wallet began distributing unlocked $PUMP tokens, moving over $6 million worth in the first hour alone. By the time the dust settled, total distributions had blown past $19 million.
The transfers are part of a broader unlock event that hit on July 12, two days prior, when approximately 82.5 billion $PUMP tokens were released from their vesting schedule. That release, roughly 29% of the token’s circulating supply at the time, marked the first major cliff unlock since Pump.fun’s initial coin offering a year ago.
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Where the tokens went Here’s the breakdown. Of the 82.5 billion tokens unlocked, about 50 billion were earmarked for the team and 32.5 billion for early investors. In total, around 52 billion $PUMP tokens, valued at approximately $76 million, were distributed from the team wallet.
That still leaves roughly $60 million worth of tokens sitting in the treasury.
The $PUMP token has a total supply of 1 trillion tokens. The tokenomics split looks like this: 20% allocated to the team, 13% to existing investors, 24% to the community and ecosystem, with smaller tranches going to the foundation, liquidity provisions, and an ecosystem fund. The remaining 33% was sold during the 2025 ICO, which raised roughly $1.32 billion.
The platform behind the token Pump.fun generated hundreds of millions in platform fees since its launch, with daily revenue peaking above $7 million during the memecoin frenzy.
The $PUMP token itself launched via ICO in mid-2025, and the vesting schedule was designed with a one-year cliff followed by linear unlocks. The July 12 event was that cliff coming due.
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South Korea will establish a strategic investment account to invest in strategic industries.
South Korea has shelved a plan to establish an independent sovereign wealth fund, which was originally modeled after Singapore’s Temasek Holdings and Australia’s Future Fund. Instead, the country will set up a strategic investment account within the Korea Investment Corporation (KIC). South Korea’s Ministry of Finance stated that the account will invest in domestic and overseas sectors critical to national competitiveness and economic security, with investment targets spanning strategic industries such as nuclear energy and aerospace, core areas including finance and infrastructure, as well as overseas supply chains.
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Circle has again issued an additional 750 million USDC on Solana, bringing its total additional USDC issuance this year to over $69 billion.
According to monitoring by Onchain Lens, Circle has minted an additional 750 million USDC on the Solana network. Data shows that since 2026, Circle has cumulatively minted approximately 69.01 billion USDC on the Solana network.
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A crypto whale has amassed $75 million worth of USDC in recent weeks and begun participating in Hyperliquid’s CXMT bidding.
According to Mlm's monitoring, a whale address has accumulated approximately 75 million USDC tokens over the past several weeks. It had previously executed multiple test trades on Hyperliquid and has now begun participating in the bidding for CXMT assets.
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A South Korean investment-focused YouTuber was attacked with a knife by a viewer, allegedly triggered by huge losses from following the YouTuber's stock investment recommendations.
According to a report by The Chosun Ilbo, a stock investment-focused YouTuber in his 40s in Busan, South Korea was repeatedly stabbed with a knife by a man in his 20s. The suspect was a subscriber to the YouTube channel, the report noted. Some local media outlets added that the attack’s motive stemmed from the suspect incurring heavy investment losses after buying stocks recommended by the YouTuber, sparking resentment that led to the assault. The case is currently under further investigation.
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Bitmine's Ethereum staking revenue reached $45.7 million last quarter, accounting for 98% of its total revenue.
Bitmine Immersion Technologies’ latest 10-Q filing shows that for the quarter ended May 31, the company generated approximately $45.7 million in revenue from Ethereum staking and validation services, accounting for around 98% of its total revenue. In the same period, its self-mining revenue from Bitcoin came to about $624,000, while consulting services revenue was roughly $168,000. Bitmine previously disclosed that it has allocated roughly 85% of its ETH holdings to staking, equivalent to around 4.9 million ETH. Tom Lee, chairman of Bitmine, stated that with the full launch of MAVAN—its institutional-grade Ethereum staking platform—the company expects annualized rewards from its Ethereum staking business to reach approximately $284 million. Additionally, he noted that since its launch on July 1, Robinhood Chain has recorded over $1 billion in on-chain transaction volume, adding that this validates Ethereum’s utility as an underlying settlement network.
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Analysis: The US and Iran are trapped in a war of attrition in the Strait of Hormuz, with both sides facing time pressure.
As tensions in the Strait of Hormuz continue to escalate, analysts believe the U.S. and Iran are entering a war of attrition centered on time, cost, and political endurance. Reports indicate Trump aims to resolve the conflict before the U.S. midterm elections to avoid further oil price hikes, while Iran is seeking to prolong time without triggering full-scale war by repeatedly threatening shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, in order to wear down the U.S.'s political and military patience. To date, the U.S. has reinstated blockades on Iranian ports and maritime shipping, and has been striking military targets that threaten navigation; Iran, in turn, continues to target Strait of Hormuz shipping lanes with missiles and drones, attempting to disrupt global energy transport. Analysts note that with both sides seeking to avoid full-scale escalation, this standoff is likely to evolve into a prolonged war of attrition.
CASHCAT has been one of the biggest crypto stories of July. After becoming the flagship memecoin on Robinhood Chain, the token generated huge trading volumes and attracted traders looking for early-stage opportunities.
As often happens after a major rally, attention is now moving toward presale projects that have yet to reach the public market. Among those attracting discussion are MemeToro ($MT), Bitcoin Hyper, and Remittix, each targeting a different segment of the crypto industry.
CASHCAT’s Rally Has Shifted Attention to Presales CASHCAT showed how quickly a new blockchain can develop around a single memecoin.
Following the launch of Robinhood Chain, the token surged dramatically as community interest accelerated. Trading activity on the network climbed beyond $500 million within days, with memecoins becoming the chain’s dominant use case instead of tokenized stocks.
The rally also reinforced a familiar pattern.
When one memecoin produces outsized gains, many traders begin looking for projects that are still in their early fundraising stages rather than chasing assets that have already appreciated significantly.
That search has expanded beyond traditional memecoins to include AI-focused platforms, Bitcoin infrastructure projects, and payment networks.
Three Presales Receiving Attention Several presales are appearing regularly in discussions among early-stage crypto investors.
MemeToro ($MT) is building an AI-powered ecosystem on BNB Chain that combines automated memecoin creation, prediction markets, staking, and SocialFi products around one utility token. MemeToro is currently progressing through Stage 4 of its public presale. The project has now raised more than $77,000, while the current $MT price remains $0.00171. The next funding stage will increase the token price to $0.00190.
Bitcoin Hyper takes a different approach by focusing on Bitcoin infrastructure. The project aims to improve Bitcoin’s scalability while introducing smart contracts and decentralized finance features without changing Bitcoin’s base layer.
Remittix (RTX) is targeting international payments through its PayFi platform. The project has already launched crypto-to-fiat transfers across more than 30 countries, while its presale has raised more than $30 million ahead of exchange listings.
Each project targets a different area of the market, giving investors exposure to different blockchain themes rather than the same narrative.
MemeToro’s Launch Platform Takes a Different Approach Rather than launching a single memecoin, MemeToro ($MT) is building tools that allow users to create and manage future projects.
The platform standardizes the token launch process through automated smart contracts running on BNB Chain.
Successful launches automatically migrate into PancakeSwap liquidity pools once predefined targets are achieved, removing much of the manual work traditionally involved in launching new assets.
The platform also includes several built-in safeguards and creator tools:
Automatic PancakeSwap liquidity migration AI-powered market intelligence Anti-whale launch protections Anti-bot safeguards Creator rewards of up to 1.2% from trading volume Automated bonding curve deployment Alongside these launch features, the ecosystem maintains educational resources to help users understand blockchain products and launch mechanics before participating.
Investors Are Looking Beyond One Narrative CASHCAT has reminded the market how quickly memecoin narratives can create extraordinary trading activity, but it has also encouraged investors to search for projects that are still in their early stages. MemeToro ($MT), Bitcoin Hyper, and Remittix each represent different parts of today’s presale market, from AI-powered launch infrastructure and Bitcoin scalability to cross-border payments.
As the crypto market continues evolving, many investors are broadening their search beyond one trend and evaluating projects with different long-term objectives before public trading begins.
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The United States military has carried out strikes on multiple locations in and around Ahvaz, a city sitting at the heart of Iran’s Khuzestan province and, not coincidentally, at the center of the country’s oil production infrastructure. The strikes, confirmed by US Central Command, form part of a broader multi-wave operation that targeted approximately 140 Iranian military sites between July 10 and July 12, 2026.
Crypto markets noticed immediately. Bitcoin dropped roughly 2%, trading in the $62,000 to $63,800 range as the news filtered through. Ether fell to around $1,800. XRP followed the same direction.
What happened and why Ahvaz matters The targets in this round of strikes were consistent with what US Central Command had been hitting across Iran: air defense systems, missile launch sites, and naval assets. The naval component matters because Iran’s ability to threaten the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow waterway through which a substantial portion of global oil supply passes, has been a persistent concern since this conflict began.
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Iranian officials from Khuzestan province acknowledged the strikes.
The current US-Iran conflict traces back to February 2026. Since then, the pattern has been familiar: strikes, a period of relative quiet, threats to regional shipping, then more strikes. The July 10 to July 12 operation appears to be the largest single escalation in that cycle, with 140 military locations hit across the country in a compressed timeframe.
Ahvaz had been identified in 2025 as a hub for large-scale crypto mining operations in Iran, including activity flagged as illicit. Iran has historically used crypto mining as a mechanism to convert subsidized electricity and sanctioned oil revenues into liquid, internationally transferable value.
How markets are reading the conflict Ether at $1,800 and Bitcoin in the low $60,000s reflects a market that is cautious rather than in freefall. Oil price shocks historically translate into broader inflation fears, which pressure central banks, which in turn affect the liquidity conditions that crypto valuations depend on heavily.
Iran’s mining sector has been a source of hashrate for global Bitcoin mining pools. Any significant degradation of Iran’s power infrastructure could affect the global hashrate distribution, a longer-term structural consideration for anyone with exposure to mining equities or hashrate-linked instruments.
What to watch from here The provincial acknowledgment of damage from Iranian officials suggests the strikes landed with meaningful effect on military infrastructure. Iran has previously responded with pressure on regional shipping and energy infrastructure rather than direct military retaliation against US forces.
Bitcoin’s behavior in the $62,000 to $63,800 range over the strike window gives a rough read on the market’s current risk tolerance. A break below that range on continued escalation news would signal that the risk-off rotation is deepening.
Disclosure: This article was edited by Editorial Team. For more information on how we create and review content, see our Editorial Policy.
China’s Supreme People’s Procuratorate has published a set of recommendations that would reshape how the country investigates and prosecutes cryptocurrency-related money laundering, including a proposal to treat the use of mixers and privacy coins as evidence of criminal intent.
The article, released in the official Procuratorial Daily, was written by two prosecutors from Hunan Province’s Yuhu District and an associate law professor at Xiangtan University.
The authors argue that the decentralized, pseudonymous, and cross-border design of virtual currencies has outpaced China’s legal framework and created a three-part problem: defining the offense, gathering evidence, and recovering stolen assets.
At the center of the debate is a gap between statutes. China’s Anti-Money Laundering Law has dropped restrictions on which predicate offenses qualify, but Article 191 of the Criminal Law still limits money laundering charges to seven categories.
As a result, most crypto cases fall under Article 312, which covers concealing criminal proceeds, a charge the authors describe as a catch-all. They call for wider use of the money laundering statute and a “one case, two checks” principle that would require investigators to look for laundering indicators in every major criminal probe.
Burden shifts in China’s courts Three proposals stand out. The first, described as blockchain self-authentication, would treat on-chain records from public block explorers as reliable when hash values match, and would preliminarily establish their integrity.
The second would shift the burden of proof: once prosecutors submit a transaction-chain analysis report, the defense would need to disprove it.
The third would allow courts to presume laundering intent from conduct alone. Under that standard, the use of mixers or privacy coins, the sale of large holdings at off-market prices, or high-value transactions through anonymous wallets with no clear source would establish intent unless a defendant offered a reasonable rebuttal.
The authors also address evidence collection, noting that mixers, privacy coins, and decentralized exchanges allow multi-layered splitting and cross-chain transfers that traditional methods struggle to trace.
They propose adaptive rules for electronic data, tiered standards of proof, and clearer authorization for technical measures such as real-time monitoring and traffic analysis, with limits to protect personal information and cybersecurity.
Asset recovery presents a further obstacle. With crypto trading banned in China, authorities hold seized coins without a legal channel to liquidate them.
The paper recommends a national platform to store, value, and dispose of confiscated assets through compliant channels, along with an expert committee that would set values using on-chain data and international exchange prices.
It also urges bilateral and multilateral agreements and a blockchain-based “judicial cooperation chain” to trace and freeze funds moved abroad.
The recommendations carry no legal force, but they signal a possible direction for China’s courts. The proposals arrive as Chinese-language laundering networks processed $16.15 billion in 2025, about 20% of the global total, according to Chainalysis.
In 2024, Chinese prosecutors brought charges against more than 3,000 people in crypto-related laundering cases, a figure that underscores the scale of the challenge.
Micah Zimmerman
Micah first discovered Bitcoin in 2018 but remained a skeptic on the sidelines for too long. Since 2021, he has covered crypto and business and now works as a news reporter for Bitcoin Magazine, based in North Carolina.
A bipartisan group of US senators has introduced sweeping new sanctions legislation aimed at punishing entities that support Russia’s war machine in Ukraine. The bill, formally known as the Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026, carries an added layer of significance: it’s being framed as a tribute to the late Senator Lindsey Graham, who originally championed the effort before his death.
Graham first introduced the legislation as S.1241 back in April 2025. The fact that colleagues from both parties picked it up and pushed it across the finish line tells you something about where Washington’s head is on Russia policy right now.
What the bill actually does The core mechanism is straightforward. The legislation targets buyers of Russian oil and natural gas exports, expanding the US government’s toolkit for penalizing entities that keep revenue flowing into Moscow’s war chest.
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Key sponsors include Senators Jeanne Shaheen, Richard Blumenthal, and Roger Wicker, a cross-party lineup that’s become increasingly rare in Washington. Over 80 senators have previously backed earlier versions of this bill.
On July 10, 2026, the group reached an agreement with the Trump White House to advance the sanctions framework.
The bill is designed to address several specific scenarios: Russian government actions that undermine peace negotiations over Ukraine, new military invasions, and broader efforts to destabilize the Ukrainian government.
The crypto angle, or lack thereof There are zero references to cryptocurrency, digital assets, or blockchain technology anywhere in this bill or its surrounding discussions. For a piece of legislation focused on economic punishment, that’s a notable omission.
Why energy markets matter for crypto Even without a direct crypto provision, the bill’s energy focus creates second-order effects that digital asset investors should track. Stricter penalties on buyers of Russian energy exports could tighten global oil and gas markets, pushing prices higher and adding inflationary pressure to economies already navigating uncertain monetary policy.
There’s also the mining angle. Higher energy prices directly impact Bitcoin mining economics, particularly for operations in regions sensitive to global energy benchmarks.
Disclosure: This article was edited by Editorial Team. For more information on how we create and review content, see our Editorial Policy.
Canaan Inc, a Singapore-based Bitcoin mining hardware manufacturer, has increased its Bitcoin holdings by 48 BTC, bringing its total to 1,915 BTC. This move comes as the company continues to manage its cryptocurrency portfolio amid financial pressures, including a recent Nasdaq compliance deadline to maintain its listing. Canaan’s Bitcoin treasury, which also includes 3,952 ETH, is valued at approximately $124 million. This accumulation is seen as a strategic decision by Canaan to bolster its digital asset holdings during a period of market fluctuations.
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The news has caught the attention of market participants who are assessing its implications for Bitcoin’s price trajectory. While the addition of 48 BTC may not be substantial on its own, it reflects a broader trend of institutional interest in Bitcoin. This action could influence sentiment in prediction markets, particularly those speculating on Bitcoin’s potential to reach significant price targets by the end of 2026 and within the month of July.
Key Takeaways Canaan Inc’s increased Bitcoin holdings appear to indicate institutional confidence in Bitcoin, consistent with YES outcomes for future price increases. Market sentiment may be influenced by Canaan’s strategic accumulation, suggesting support for Bitcoin reaching higher price targets in July. The broader impact of Canaan’s actions is moderate due to the source being a social media report, though it aligns with positive institutional trends. What to Watch Market participants will be watching for additional institutional movements in Bitcoin holdings, which could further impact sentiment and pricing in prediction markets. The upcoming weeks will be crucial as Canaan navigates its Nasdaq compliance and as Bitcoin markets respond to any significant regulatory or technological developments. Observers will also focus on how these dynamics influence expectations for Bitcoin reaching key price targets by the end of 2026 and throughout July.
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Canaan Inc., the company that builds the machines other people use to mine Bitcoin, has been quietly stacking its own pile. The NASDAQ-listed mining hardware manufacturer disclosed its June 2026 unaudited mining performance on July 14, revealing a net addition of 49 BTC to its corporate treasury.
That brings the company’s total Bitcoin stash to 1,915 BTC, valued at approximately $123.5 million. Alongside the 1,915 BTC, Canaan also holds 3,952 ETH.
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The numbers behind Canaan’s June mining haul Canaan’s self-mining operations produced 64 BTC during June 2026. The net addition of 49 BTC reflects the difference between gross mining output and what ends up staying on the balance sheet. Some of those Bitcoin came from customer payments for hardware sales, meaning the company is accepting BTC as payment and holding it rather than converting to fiat.
According to Bitcoin treasury trackers, Canaan now ranks approximately 33rd among public companies globally in terms of Bitcoin holdings.
A strategy that started paying off a year ago The company formally adopted its digital asset holding policy in July 2025, making an explicit corporate commitment to building long-term BTC reserves. At that point, the firm held roughly 1,484 BTC.
By the end of May 2026, the company held 1,867 BTC, meaning the June addition of 49 BTC net represents a steady monthly cadence of accumulation. From July 2025 to July 2026, the treasury has grown from 1,484 BTC to 1,915 BTC — an increase of about 431 BTC, or roughly 29%, in a single year.
As an ASIC chip designer and manufacturer, Canaan sits at the intersection of hardware production, self-mining operations, and treasury management. Unlike companies that issue debt or equity to fund BTC purchases, Canaan generates Bitcoin through its mining operations and receives it as payment from customers.
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Top participants on the Hyperliquid platform are currently holding significant long positions in bitcoin:native (BTC), surpassing the levels recorded during the cryptocurrency’s previous peak at approximately $83,000. This development indicates strong speculative demand for Bitcoin at its current price range of $62,600 to $62,800. The recent activity on Hyperliquid, a notable cryptocurrency exchange, reflects a record level of whale long positions, with the total whale exposure on the platform now at around $3.5 billion. This exposure slightly favors longs over shorts, contributing to the narrative of heightened sentiment consistent with YES outcome support among these top participants.
The current price of Bitcoin is down about 2-2.4% from the previous day but remains up approximately 6.3% for the month. Despite this, the broader market sentiment remains mixed, with some divergence among participants. One of the largest whales on Hyperliquid has notably increased their long positions, holding about $445 million in assets, including 2,500 BTC and 120,000 ETH, even after Bitcoin’s price temporarily dipped to $59,000. This aggressive positioning may suggest an expectation of further price increases or a strategic play to capitalize on potential market movements.
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Market participants on platforms like Polymarket appear to reflect this sentiment, with the probability of Hyperliquid reaching $100 by December 31, 2026, currently priced at 30% YES. This is a decrease from previous days, indicating some hesitation or recalibration amid the ongoing market dynamics.
Key Takeaways The current long positions on Hyperliquid exceed previous levels seen during Bitcoin’s peak, suggesting strong speculative demand. Bitcoin’s price has experienced a slight decline but remains significantly higher for the month, with mixed market sentiment. The probability of Hyperliquid reaching $100 by year-end has decreased, reflecting potential caution among market participants. What to Watch Observers should monitor Bitcoin’s price movements and market sentiment, as these will be key indicators of whether the current speculative demand will translate into sustained price increases. Additionally, any developments related to regulatory discussions or significant announcements from influential market participants could impact market dynamics. The ongoing activity on Hyperliquid and shifts in whale positioning will also be crucial in understanding broader market trends.
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Crypto presales continue to attract investors looking for projects before exchange listings. Unlike previous cycles, many 2026 presales now combine AI, DeFi, payments, or Bitcoin infrastructure alongside their fundraising campaigns.
While every presale carries risk, comparing each project’s utility, roadmap, and community can provide a clearer picture before investing.
1. MemeToro ($MT) MemeToro ($MT) is an AI-powered SocialFi project built on BNB Chain. Instead of launching a single memecoin, it provides infrastructure that helps users create, track, and participate in new blockchain projects.
Its AI agent monitors news, social media, and online discussions to identify emerging trends before supporting no-code token launches. Beyond launches, the platform plans to expand into prediction markets, staking, and SocialFi products.
Key highlights:
AI-assisted no-code token creation Prediction markets using $MT and USDC Up to 35% APR staking Coinsult-audited smart contracts Behavioral finance tools The project is currently in Stage 4, having raised more than $77,000. The current token price is $0.00171, increasing to $0.00190 in the next stage.
2. Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER) Bitcoin Hyper focuses on expanding Bitcoin’s capabilities through Layer-2 infrastructure.
The project aims to introduce faster settlements, smart contracts, and decentralized finance applications while maintaining compatibility with Bitcoin’s security model.
Community interest has centered on its Bitcoin-focused roadmap rather than memecoin speculation, making it one of the more infrastructure-driven presales currently available.
3. Remittix ($RTX) Remittix is developing a PayFi platform that connects cryptocurrency with traditional banking.
The project has already launched crypto-to-fiat payment services across more than 30 countries while raising over $30.7 million during its presale.
It has also confirmed a minimum exchange listing price of $0.35, with additional products such as Remittix Markets planned after launch.
4. AlphaPepe ($ALPE) AlphaPepe combines memecoin branding with decentralized finance tools across Ethereum and BNB Chain.
Its ecosystem includes AlphaSwap, AlphaRank, and AlphaPalace, while multiple centralized exchange listings have already been announced.
The project has also introduced AI-enhanced swap functionality and continues expanding its multi-chain ecosystem beyond the presale itself.
5. Pepeto ($PEPETO) Pepeto focuses on cross-chain trading infrastructure supported by AI-assisted risk analysis.
The project completed a SolidProof audit before launching its presale and offers fee-free swaps, weekly token burns, and staking rewards for early participants.
Its ecosystem also includes PepetoAI, which evaluates trading risk throughout the investment process.
Buying Presale Tokens Safely Regardless of the project, investors should always complete a few checks before participating in a new crypto presale.
Verify the official website and smart contract. Read the project’s tokenomics and roadmap. Check whether the contracts have been independently audited. Understand vesting schedules before investing. Only use verified payment portals. For MemeToro, participation takes place through the official Stage 4 presale using BNB, ETH, USDT, USDC, or a bank card after connecting a compatible BNB Chain wallet.
How to Buy $MT Crypto Presale For MemeToro ($MT), participation takes place through the official presale portal.
Users connect a compatible wallet configured for BNB Chain, select a supported payment method including BNB, ETH, USDT, USDC, or a bank card, and complete the purchase through the verified smart contract.
As with every presale, investors should independently review the project’s documentation and assess whether its goals align with their own investment strategy.
Final Words The 2026 presale market has become more diverse than previous cycles. Projects such as Bitcoin Hyper focus on Bitcoin infrastructure, Remittix targets digital payments, AlphaPepe expands into DeFi, Pepeto develops cross-chain tools, and MemeToro ($MT) combines AI with SocialFi and blockchain automation.
While every presale carries risk, investors increasingly look beyond marketing narratives and evaluate whether a project offers practical products, transparent development, and a roadmap capable of supporting long-term ecosystem growth after fundraising ends.
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Maelstrom, the family office run by BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes, just handed its sixth Bitcoin Grant Program award to one of the network’s most quietly important builders. Tadge Dryja, best known as a co-creator of the Lightning Network, will use the funding to research how to harden Bitcoin against the looming threat of quantum computers.
What Dryja is actually working on The grant supports Dryja’s research into post-quantum cryptographic defenses for Bitcoin. Bitcoin’s current security relies on elliptic-curve cryptography, which works brilliantly against today’s computers. The concern, shared by a growing number of researchers, is that sufficiently powerful quantum machines could eventually break those protections.
Dryja has already been working on solutions. He’s developed a commit/reveal scheme he calls “Lifeboat,” designed to protect transactions from quantum attacks. He’s also proposed a mechanism called OP_CIV for post-quantum signature aggregation, which would let Bitcoin verify quantum-resistant signatures more efficiently.
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Dryja’s broader body of work includes Utreexo, a data structure that could dramatically reduce the storage requirements for running a Bitcoin full node.
Inside the Maelstrom Bitcoin Grant Program Maelstrom launched its Bitcoin Grant Program on July 17, 2024. The program offers grants between $50,000 and $150,000 for a 12-month period, paid out monthly in BTC, USDC, or USDT. The focus areas are resilience, scalability, censorship resistance, and privacy.
Dryja is the sixth recipient. A June 2026 annual report detailed the accomplishments of four prior grantees, whose work has spanned privacy-enhancing tools like Payjoin and Silent Payments, along with scalability improvements to Bitcoin Core.
Payjoin is a transaction method that makes blockchain analysis significantly harder by blending sender and receiver inputs. Silent Payments let users receive Bitcoin without reusing addresses, which is a privacy upgrade that sounds boring until you realize address reuse is one of the easiest ways to deanonymize someone on-chain.
The specific dollar amount of Dryja’s grant hasn’t been disclosed. But given the program’s stated range, we’re looking at something in the $50,000 to $150,000 neighborhood.
The quantum clock is ticking, kind of No quantum computer today can break Bitcoin’s cryptography. Current machines don’t have nearly enough stable qubits to run Shor’s algorithm against the elliptic curves Bitcoin uses. The National Institute of Standards and Technology has already standardized several post-quantum cryptographic algorithms for broader use, which creates a foundation that Bitcoin researchers can build on.
Dryja’s Lifeboat proposal doesn’t require Bitcoin to adopt entirely new signature schemes overnight. Instead, it creates an emergency mechanism that users could activate to protect their funds if quantum capabilities suddenly leapt forward.
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July's positive seasonality may drive Bitcoin's recovery, but macro factors like the June CPI and geopolitical tensions could constitute a hindrance.
This week’s Bitfinex Alpha report has revealed that bitcoin usually has a five-to-six-month bear market window where it trades below the Short-term Holder Realized Price. The fifth and sixth months mark the final phase of the period, after which the asset experiences a broader recovery.
July marks the fifth month in this bear phase window, and analysts believe BTC could witness a significant recovery. While there are positive dynamics that could drive the rebound in the coming weeks, market experts have also identified factors that could disrupt the recovery.
BTC Ends Five-Month Bear Window According to Bitfinex analysts, the positive seasonality of July may drive the recovery, but macro factors like the June U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East could constitute a hindrance. So, the end of the five-to-six-month window is not enough to confirm a broader recovery for BTC; macro and demand dynamics need to align as well.
So far this month, BTC has absorbed record corporate selling and weathered the storms of renewed geopolitical pressure. Last week, the asset was hit from every direction; Strategy executed its largest sale ever, and the Fed faced continued divisions.
Despite the harsh environment, BTC managed to maintain its range within $61,300 and $64,700. The asset’s resilience was further supported by spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) breaking their outflow streak after nine weeks. These products recorded $197.4 million in net inflows for the first time in over two months.
Although the inflows into ETFs reflect recovering institutional demand, BTC still remains dependent on the macro environment, and July’s positive seasonality stays secondary.
ETFs Break Nine Weeks Outflow Streak From a more detailed perspective, analysts believe the ETF inflow pattern matters more than the total. The inflows appeared more on quieter days and receded when geopolitical tensions intensified. This indicated that institutional demand has not established a durable floor.
You may also like: Bitcoin Brace for US CPI Report as Fed Rate Fears Grow XRP and ETH Traders Turn Bullish as FOMO Surges to 5-Week High: Santiment South Korea Stock Crash Could Drag Bitcoin Below Key Support: Analyst With that in mind, one major indicator to watch is the 30-day Simple Moving Average (SMA) of ETF net inflows. This metric tracks the primary direction of institutional positioning and the persistent trend in market demand. The SMA signals that the monthly trend of ETF flows remains in a state of net contraction, with daily redemptions hitting $88.9 million.
The next moves of the SMA will depend on whether July’s seasonality is strong enough to override macro tensions in the coming weeks.
US Central Command has accused Iran of targeting commercial ships and launching missiles and drones toward Persian Gulf countries, marking a significant escalation in a waterway that handles roughly a third of the world’s seaborne oil trade.
Iran has reportedly begun demanding Bitcoin fees from vessels seeking passage approval through the strait, charging approximately $1 per barrel.
What’s happening in the strait CENTCOM executed at least three waves of precision strikes targeting Iranian military infrastructure in early-to-mid July 2026. The targets included Iranian air defenses, missile sites, coastal radar systems, and Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps small boats stationed at key ports like Bushehr and Bandar Abbas.
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The strikes came in direct response to Iranian attacks on commercial vessels. Among the ships hit was the Cyprus-flagged container ship M/V GFS Galaxy, which sustained fire damage and had a crew member go missing. Iran also declared the Strait of Hormuz closed and launched retaliatory measures against US and allied positions in the region.
CENTCOM hit over 60 IRGC small boats and struck missile and drone infrastructure across multiple sites, including Bushehr, Chabahar, Jask, and Bandar Abbas.
The Bitcoin toll booth Iran has reportedly mandated Bitcoin fees for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, charging $1 per barrel as a transit toll payable in BTC. For a country under heavy international sanctions, the logic is straightforward: traditional banking rails are largely closed to Tehran, but Bitcoin transactions don’t require SWIFT access or correspondent banking relationships.
Iran has previously explored crypto mining as a revenue strategy, leveraging its subsidized electricity to run large-scale operations. Demanding Bitcoin as a maritime toll fee transforms a geopolitical chokepoint into a forced-adoption mechanism for cryptocurrency.
Markets shrug, and that might be the story Bitcoin traded at approximately $63,800 during the escalation, reflecting only minor daily fluctuations.
The Iran Bitcoin toll demand could trigger regulatory responses from Western governments. Treasury departments in the US and EU have been increasingly focused on crypto’s role in sanctions circumvention. A high-profile case of a nation-state using Bitcoin to monetize control of a shipping lane would give regulators exactly the ammunition they’ve been looking for to push stricter compliance requirements on exchanges and on-chain transaction monitoring.
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After a tumultuous first half of 2026, Bitcoin appears to be showing signs of a technical rebound, drawing attention from chart analysts who have been waiting for the asset to confirm support at a historic level. The cryptocurrency recently bounced off a trend line that has been closely watched by market observers for eight years.
Testing historical supportDave the Wave, a prominent Bitcoin technical analyst known for his use of the Logarithmic Growth Curve, published a monthly chart on TradingView that highlights Bitcoin’s recent price action. The current monthly candle shows Bitcoin trading near $64,443, representing an increase of roughly 10% for the month, after dipping to a 21-month low close to $57,750. This recent low coincided almost exactly with the lower green band of Dave’s growth curve.
Dave the Wave’s Logarithmic Growth Curve has served as a long-term Bitcoin price framework since 2018. The model maps the cryptocurrency’s price within a broad channel indicating strong but diminishing growth as the asset matures. The lower band of this channel, which the analyst refers to as the “buy zone”, has historically marked significant market bottoms. Previously, these bands identified major lows in March 2020 and November 2022, while the upper band has twice aligned with cycle peaks.
July 2026 marks the third time Bitcoin has returned to this critical support area. In a note to subscribers issued two weeks earlier, Dave the Wave noted that Bitcoin’s price was once again testing the lower curve, a pattern also observed ahead of the last two significant recoveries. The analyst compared the current retest—accompanied by a trading volume of 4.28 million—to the 2022 support test, which saw a heavier volume of 11.21 million. This softer volume aligns with the theory that Bitcoin’s overall volatility is decreasing as the market advances.
Mini dictionary: Dave the Wave, a pseudonymous technical analyst, has built a strong following among Bitcoin traders and investors for developing the Logarithmic Growth Curve—a model that attempts to forecast broad Bitcoin price cycles using log-scaled support and resistance bands drawn over multi-year charts.
Support TestDateVolume (million)First Support TestMarch 2020N/ASecond Support TestNovember 202211.21Third Support TestJuly 20264.28Comparisons with previous cyclesThe current decline represents a drawdown of approximately 50% from the all-time high of nearly $126,000 set in October 2025. While significant, this is notably less severe than the 75% to 90% corrections seen during prior bear markets. The return to structural support, combined with a positive double-digit monthly gain, suggests that buyers are defending the curve. According to Dave the Wave’s long-term projections, the model points towards potential price targets between $140,000 and $200,000 by the end of the decade. Over a longer time frame, he forecasts the possibility of Bitcoin reaching $500,000 to $1 million within ten years, although he anticipates diminishing returns as each cycle matures.
For proponents of this framework, the implication is that Bitcoin’s recent price action is testing established support, and the moderate volume may signal that most sellers have already exited the market rather than further capitulation occurring.
Cautious optimism among tradersDave the Wave cautions that his model does not guarantee outcomes. In late June, Bitcoin closed a full week below the 200-week moving average, a technical event that has historically only occurred during severe market downturns. He emphasizes that models are not infallible and that technical support levels only count if they hold through volatility. At last check, Bitcoin remained volatile, trading in the low $60,000 range, and the market has yet to decisively confirm the retest.
Despite these uncertainties, sentiment has shifted. After months of discussing further possible declines, traders are now debating the likelihood that Bitcoin has found a sustainable floor. A recent reversal—marked by a more than 10% monthly gain from the lower curve band—resembles previous market bottoms but does not ensure the trend has reversed for good.
No single indicator or model can guarantee that the bear market has ended. However, the presence of multiple bottoming signals, a shallower correction, and lighter trading volume lend cautious support to the argument that the worst may be over.
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Bitcoin’s price has been grinding through levels that several major institutions have publicly mapped as the potential cycle bottom. But the numbers land in two distinct clusters, and that dispersion is telling market participants something about the conviction behind each call. According to a summary of institutional assessments published by WuBlockchain, the aggregated review shows forecasts roughly grouping into a higher band of $50,000 to $60,000 and a lower band of $40,000 to $46,000, with some outliers below that.
The Higher Band: Floors Near $50K–$60K Standard Chartered indicated that $59,000 may have already marked the low. CryptoQuant, NYDIG, and Citi pointed to key levels around $53,000 to $54,000. These aren’t identical numbers, but they sit close enough to suggest that a cluster of sell-side and on-chain research shops sees a durable support zone forming in the mid-to-high $50Ks. That’s consistent with a market where large-scale institutional participation—and the regulatory framework around it—is still a moving target. The pending Senate vote on the most significant crypto bill in US history, which banking interests are now trying to derail, adds another layer of uncertainty to any floor estimate.
The Lower Band and the Stress Cases Galaxy Research placed its base-case bottom at $40,000 to $46,000. Bitfinex and 22V Research flagged the potential for a slide toward $40,000, but mostly under conditions of materially weaker demand or a breakdown of current support levels. 10x Research updated its model to a range of $46,628 to $50,732, which bridges the two clusters and highlights how model design itself can tilt forecasts. Forecasts that fall below $40,000 mostly reflect prolonged bear-market, recession, or severe stress scenarios, rather than base-case expectations. The wide gap between a $59K floor and a $40K base case isn’t just a matter of model preference—it can shape how options desks price risk and how leveraged traders position around these thresholds.
Why the Models Disagree The lack of a unified consensus isn’t just academic noise. It reflects genuine uncertainty about incoming capital flows, ETF dynamics, central bank policy, and the health of the broader tech-liquidity cycle. Some models weight on-chain cost basis data heavily, while others lean on macro correlations or options market structure. Industry figures outside of these institutions have offered an even wider spread, with some calling for bottoms well below $30,000. Price forecasts for other assets, like Filecoin’s recovery timeline, similarly show how far apart analyst models can sit when demand drivers are still in flux.
The practical upshot is that when specific catalysts hit—such as institutional staking partnerships—assets can decouple from macro gloom, as seen with SUI’s 18% surge earlier this year. That doesn’t invalidate bottom models, but it does remind traders that bottoms are often discovered through liquidity events, not spreadsheet outputs. In the background, the institutional push into real-world asset tokenization—crossing $20 billion on-chain—is creating new pathways for capital that could influence Bitcoin demand indirectly. Recent tokenization milestones show that traditional finance and crypto rails are blending, yet that doesn’t automatically flow into spot BTC bids. It does, however, keep institutional desks focused on the asset class, which can flatten sell-offs near widely cited support levels.
Meanwhile, development activity on major chains remains robust, as tracked in this week’s top blockchains by developer activity, a reminder that fundamentals don’t always move in lockstep with spot price. That disconnect between on-chain health and a bleak macro narrative is part of what makes bottom-calling so treacherous. The wide band of institutional estimates leaves the market without an obvious floor to defend. What traders watch next isn’t a single price level, but the interplay of ETF flows, regulatory news flow, and risk-asset correlations. Until those signals align, Bitcoin’s actual cycle low will remain a debated figure rather than a settled data point.
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The crypto market may not be out of the woods yet, but Funstrat’s Head of Digital Asset Strategy Sean Farrell believes the odds are slowly starting to favor digital assets over traditional markets. In a recent podcast, Farrell said macro conditions are still keeping Bitcoin and altcoins under pressure. However, he believes any sharp correction from here could become one of the best buying opportunities of the cycle.
Strategy Is No Longer the Biggest ConcernFarrell said fears surrounding Michael Saylor’s Strategy have eased significantly after the company raised more cash and reduced the immediate risk of a liquidity crunch.
That doesn’t mean the story is over. Strategy still carries around $2 billion in annual preferred dividend obligations, along with nearly $5 billion in bonds that can be put back to the company between 2027 and early 2028.
If Bitcoin remains stuck at current levels for years, those obligations could become a problem. But for now, Farrell believes the worst-case scenario has largely been avoided.
Why Bitcoin Has Been LaggingMany investors are frustrated that Bitcoin hasn’t matched the rally in U.S. stocks. Farrell says that’s actually normal.
Over the past year, company earnings have grown faster than global liquidity, making equities the preferred investment. In that environment, investors naturally chase productive assets rather than monetary assets like Bitcoin.
He expects that trend to change over the next three to six months as liquidity conditions improve. When that happens, crypto could once again attract fresh capital.
Ethereum Could Have the EdgeWhile Farrell remains bullish on Bitcoin, he argues that Ethereum may offer better upside over the next 12 to 18 months.
The launch of Robinhood’s Ethereum Layer-2 blockchain adds another long-term use case for the network. The platform isn’t generating meaningful revenue yet, but Farrell says the bigger story is the growing adoption of tokenized assets and corporate blockchains built on Ethereum.
He also said Ethereum currently looks like a “cleaner trade” because it doesn’t face the same potential selling overhang tied to Strategy’s Bitcoin holdings. On top of that, Ethereum developers are making faster progress on preparing the network for future quantum computing risks.
How Low can BTC Go? Despite the short-term uncertainty, Farrell says crypto’s risk-reward now looks more attractive than equities.
He remains cautious because of tight liquidity, elevated real yields, and uncertainty around Federal Reserve policy. Still, if Bitcoin drops into the low-$50,000 range, or even toward $48,000, he sees it as a rare opportunity rather than a reason to panic.
“If we get there,” Farrell said, “I’ll be backing up the truck.”
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Ripple has joined the x402 Foundation as a Premier Member, adding support for XRP and RLUSD in the Foundation’s effort to build an open payment standard for AI agents.
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Ripple has joined the x402 Foundation as a Premier Member alongside Coinbase, Google, and Mastercard. XRP and RLUSD will support AI agent payments through the open x402 protocol on the XRP Ledger. The Linux Foundation has launched the x402 Foundation under open governance after Coinbase contributed the protocol. According to Ripple, AI agents are beginning to handle more of the transaction process, creating demand for payment infrastructure that can move value as efficiently as these systems already exchange information.
Ripple is proud to join the x402 Foundation as a Premier Member.
As AI agents begin to take on more of the transaction lifecycle, they'll need a way to pay that's as fast and reliable as the way they already exchange data. We've been helping build that future on the XRP Ledger… https://t.co/eSzTyXBQFm
— Ripple (@Ripple) July 14, 2026 The company stated that its work on the XRP Ledger provides developers with tools to support agentic payments through the x402 protocol, allowing AI-powered applications to settle transactions using XRP and its RLUSD stablecoin.
The announcement places Ripple alongside other Premier Members including Coinbase, Circle, Google, Mastercard, Visa, Amazon Web Services, Stripe, Shopify, American Express, Adyen, Cloudflare, Fiserv, the Solana Foundation, the Stellar Development Foundation, the Monad Foundation, and MoonPay.
Ripple expands XRP Ledger role in AI payments Building on earlier development work, Ripple launched the XRPL AI Starter Kit in June to help developers integrate AI applications with the XRP Ledger. The toolkit introduced support for agentic payments using XRP and RLUSD, allowing autonomous software agents to send and receive blockchain-based payments.
Soon after, Ripple-backed t54.ai introduced the XRPL AI Hub with support from Ripple developers and the XRPL Foundation. The platform was designed to provide resources and infrastructure for developers building AI-powered applications on the XRP Ledger.
Activity on the network has also increased following the rollout of x402 support. The XRPL Foundation recently announced that the XRP Ledger has processed more than one million agentic transactions, indicating growing developer testing and adoption of AI-driven payment workflows.
Ripple stated that combining blockchain settlement with AI agents could allow software systems to complete financial transactions without relying on traditional payment rails while using XRP and RLUSD as settlement assets.
Linux Foundation formalizes x402 governance Separately, the Linux Foundation announced the operational launch of the x402 Foundation after Coinbase completed the contribution of the x402 protocol. According to the Linux Foundation, the organization will now oversee the protocol under an open governance model intended to guide future technical development.
The Linux Foundation said developers, financial institutions, cloud providers, and other community participants will be able to contribute to the protocol’s direction through the Foundation’s governance framework rather than under the control of a single company.
Membership in the Foundation extends beyond its Premier Members. General Members include Injective, the Near Foundation, Polygon Labs, and World Liberty Financial, while Associate Members include the Cardano Foundation, the BSV Association, Casper, the Japanese Contents Blockchain Initiative, and OMA3.
Coinbase originally introduced x402 as an open internet payment protocol designed to let applications, APIs, and AI agents exchange digital payments through standard web infrastructure.
With Ripple now joining the governing body, XRP and RLUSD gain a larger role in ongoing work to develop payment standards for autonomous software systems while development continues under the Linux Foundation’s stewardship.
Ripple joins the x402 Foundation as a Premier Member, gaining a direct role in governance and standards. x402 lets AI agents pay for APIs, data, and services through standard web requests without manual approval. Ripple plans to support agent payments on the XRP Ledger using XRP and its dollar-backed RLUSD stablecoin. The foundation includes 40 organizations and remains network-neutral across blockchains and payment systems. Ripple has joined the Linux Foundation’s x402 Foundation as a Premier Member, expanding its role in building payment standards for autonomous artificial intelligence agents. The membership was announced on July 14, when the Linux Foundation formally launched the organization to oversee the open x402 protocol.
Ripple is proud to join the x402 Foundation as a Premier Member.
As AI agents begin to take on more of the transaction lifecycle, they'll need a way to pay that's as fast and reliable as the way they already exchange data. We've been helping build that future on the XRP Ledger… https://t.co/eSzTyXBQFm
— Ripple (@Ripple) July 14, 2026
The initiative connects payment instructions directly to ordinary web communications, allowing software, applications, and AI agents to exchange value without manual approval. Through the membership, Ripple will support technical development and governance while promoting XRP and RLUSD for automated transactions on the XRP Ledger.
How x402 Embeds Payments Into Standard Web Requests Coinbase introduced x402 in May 2025 before contributing the protocol to the Linux Foundation. The system revives the rarely used HTTP 402 “Payment Required” status code and converts it into a standard payment process.
A typical transaction begins when an AI agent requests access to a paid website, application, or API. The server responds with the required amount, accepted asset, and receiving address.
The agent’s wallet then creates and signs the payment. After verification and settlement, the server delivers the requested data, computing capacity, software service, or individual API call.
This process can remove account registrations, subscriptions, API keys, and manual payment screens. As a result, automated systems can complete small digital purchases using predefined instructions.
The foundation includes 40 organizations from payments, blockchain, cloud computing, and online commerce. Premier Members include Amazon Web Services, American Express, Circle, Cloudflare, Coinbase, Google, Mastercard, Shopify, Solana Foundation, Stellar, Stripe, and Visa.
Premier status gives Ripple an appointed seat on the governing board. It also provides involvement in budgeting, committees, and major decisions, while carrying an annual membership fee of $200,000.
XRPL Tools Support Faster AI Payments With XRP and RLUSD The membership follows the release of Ripple’s XRP Ledger AI Starter Kit. The package includes an MCP documentation server, an agent wallet skill, and a payment tutorial.
The tools guide developers from initial setup to a confirmed XRPL transaction. They also support x402 payments using XRP and the dollar-backed RLUSD stablecoin.
XRPL documentation states that transactions settle deterministically in about three to five seconds. The network also offers predictable fees and avoids an uncertain pending state.
Those features allow AI agents to determine quickly whether a payment succeeded or expired. This reduces repeated status checks and helps automated systems continue operating efficiently.
However, the x402 Foundation will remain payment-network neutral. Its standards can support different blockchains, stablecoins, and traditional payment methods instead of requiring one provider.
The arrangement brings ledger-based settlement into the same web request cycle used to access information, creating a defined sequence between payment and service delivery online.
That structure places the XRP Ledger beside several competing networks within one technical framework. It also gives Ripple a direct role in defining common rules for machine-to-machine commerce.
By joining the foundation, Ripple is linking XRP and RLUSD to a broader effort that standardizes how AI agents request, authorize, settle, and confirm payments online.
Binance XRP CVD Confirmation Score data shared by CryptoQuant reveals that selling pressure on XRP continues and that a real recovery in demand has not yet been seen in the market.
The CVD Confirmation Score indicator evaluates price movements together with Cumulative Volume Delta (CVD) data. CVD measures the net difference between buy and sell orders executed in the market, and the indicator is used to analyze whether the price trend is supported by actual liquidity flows.
According to the data, the XRP price has gradually declined in recent months, falling from levels above $2 to approximately $1.07. During the same period, the value of XRP CVD on Binance was recorded at approximately minus 6.93 million.
The fact that CVD is in negative territory indicates that executed sell orders are higher than buy orders. This suggests that selling pressure is still stronger than buying interest in the Binance spot market.
XRP’s 30-day Price-CVD Confirmation Score has stabilized at approximately 0.84. While this value appears relatively positive, according to CryptoQuant, current levels do not indicate strong enough buying demand to support a sustained reversal in the price trend.
The indicator shows that the relationship between price movements and order flows continues, but current liquidity flows favor sellers rather than buyers. This is considered a factor reinforcing the prevailing bearish trend in XRP.
The fact that the CVD value remains in negative territory and there is no significant improvement in the Confirmation Score increases the likelihood that XRP’s short-term price momentum will remain weak.
Conversely, a sustained recovery in CVD and its move into positive territory, especially if accompanied by an increase in the Confirmation Score, could be one of the first signals that new liquidity and buyer demand are entering the market.
*This is not investment advice.
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A plunge below $0.90 or the start of a new bull run: what is next for XRP?
Ripple’s cross-border token remains one of the most talked-about topics in the crypto space, but analysts have recently split into two distinct camps.
On one side, we have people calling for the end of the bear market and a price explosion toward new historical peaks, and on the other, pundits who believe XRP may drop well below $1 in the near future.
The Bearish Scenario As of press time, the asset is worth around $1.07, which means a 5% plunge over the past week. According to X user Diana, losing the $1.08 support may result in a final shakeout to much lower levels.
She believes the next move could be a sell-off toward the $0.90-$0.93 liquidity zone, followed by a relief bounce above $1 and an ultimate flush into the $0.87 macro support, which is expected to complete the entire correction and set the stage for the next major expansion.
Cryptorphic also paid attention to $1.08, which remains strong resistance, indicating that the current structure favors sellers and could lead to further declines.
Some factors also suggest that the price of Ripple’s native token may head further south in the short term. As CryptoPotato reported, positive online posts about XRP have surged recently, with FOMO rising to a multi-month high. This may sound optimistic, but the cryptocurrency market is a weird one and often moves against the crowd’s expectations.
Another worrying element is the waning interest in spot XRP ETFs. Up until the beginning of July, the inflows consistently surpassed outflows, yet in recent weeks, pension funds, hedge funds, and other conservative investors started reducing their exposure to the asset, forcing Bitwise, Canary Capital, Franklin Templeton, 21Shares, and Grayscale to sell XRP to maintain the proper backing of the shares.
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Not long ago, X user Crypto Patel claimed that the asset is repeating a macro pattern that has previously led to 1,000%+ rallies. In their view, history suggests another expansion phase that could push the price to a new peak above $9.
Celal Kucuker is also highly optimistic, reminding XRP’s monthly rise by 500% two years ago. “Now people say $7 by year-end is impossible… yet there are still 6 months left. Never underestimate what Ripple can do,” they added.
Of course, expectations should remain tempered given the extended bear market gripping the crypto space. One should also know that such high price levels for XRP would require its market capitalization to skyrocket above $350 billion, and that seems far-fetched (to say the least) as of the moment.
Ripple has burned another 10 million RLUSD tokens, extending a series of treasury supply reductions that have steadily reduced the circulating supply of its U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin.
According to blockchain data shared by the Ripple Stablecoin Tracker, 10 million RLUSD were sent to a null address from the RLUSD Treasury on Tuesday. This means that the token got removed from circulation.
The latest burn follows a string of nearly identical treasury operations over the past week.
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The tracker reported 10 million RLUSD burns on July 13, July 10 (twice), July 9, July 8, July 7, and July 6. The most recent mint took place on July 6 (Ripple created 20 million RLUSD).
RLUSD's market cap falls from its peak The repeated burns have coincided with a decline in RLUSD's circulating supply.
According to CoinGecko data, RLUSD currently has a market capitalization of approximately $1.52 billion.
This is a notable decline from late May, when RLUSD's market capitalization briefly climbed to around $1.9 billion.
RLUSD's circulating supply has contracted by roughly $380 million, or about 20%, from its peak.
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Fiat-backed stablecoins such as RLUSD regularly undergo minting and burning operations to align the circulating supply with customer demand. New tokens are minted when institutional customers deposit dollars to issue additional stablecoins. At the same time, tokens are burned when users redeem RLUSD for U.S. dollars.
It is worth noting that treasury burns do not necessarily indicate weakening adoption.
RLUSD's recent wins Ripple has continued expanding RLUSD's utility across various sectors. Earlier today, Ripple announced it had joined the Linux Foundation's new organization to integrate stablecoin payments for AI agents.
Ripple said AI agents can already transact using RLUSD through x402 on the XRP Ledger, as the company works to establish open standards for autonomous machine-to-machine payments.
On Monday, the company announced that its Ripple Effect initiative with Hire Heroes USA would use funding made possible through an RLUSD donation to provide $250,000 in grants.
Ripple has removed another 10 million RLUSD tokens from circulation as part of ongoing treasury operations that have significantly reduced the stablecoin’s supply in recent weeks.
RLUSD supply contracts furtherOn Tuesday, blockchain data verified by the Ripple Stablecoin Tracker showed that the RLUSD Treasury sent 10 million RLUSD to a null address. This transaction eliminated these tokens permanently from circulation, extending a series of similar burns executed over the past week.
These repeated burns have taken place on an almost daily basis. The tracker recorded other 10 million RLUSD burns on July 13, July 10 (twice), July 9, July 8, July 7, and July 6. The only recent mint occurred on July 6, when Ripple issued 20 million RLUSD tokens.
RLUSD’s circulating supply has now declined by about $380 million, or 20%, from its late May peak of approximately $1.9 billion, falling to a current market capitalization of around $1.52 billion, according to CoinGecko.
The ongoing burns have caused RLUSD’s outstanding supply to shrink, and this reduction is clearly visible in circulating market data.
DateBurn Amount (RLUSD)Mint Amount (RLUSD)Market Cap (approx.)Late Mayn/an/a$1.9 billionJuly 610 million20 million$1.6 billionJuly 7–1310 million (daily)0$1.52 billionStablecoin burns and demandAs with other fiat-backed stablecoins, RLUSD undergoes regular minting and burning to balance on-chain supply with user demand. New RLUSD tokens are issued when institutional clients deposit dollars, while tokens are destroyed when users redeem RLUSD for the underlying fiat currency.
A decrease in circulating supply is not always a sign of weakening adoption, as supply adjustments often reflect real changes in demand across user groups and market conditions.
Mini dictionary: RLUSD is Ripple’s U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin, designed for fast and efficient payments on blockchain networks, with supply managed through minting and burning operations linked to demand.
Ripple expands RLUSD’s ecosystemRipple, known for its enterprise blockchain solutions and the XRP Ledger, has continued to promote RLUSD’s integration in multiple sectors, despite the ongoing supply reductions.
Earlier today, Ripple joined the Linux Foundation’s new organization to help develop open standards for integrating stablecoin payments into AI agent ecosystems. Ripple explained that AI agents are already able to make payments using RLUSD via x402 on the XRP Ledger, advancing efforts towards autonomous machine-to-machine transactions.
Mini dictionary: x402 is a technical protocol on the XRP Ledger enabling direct payments between AI agents, allowing autonomous, peer-to-peer transfers without human intervention.
In another recent announcement, Ripple said that its Ripple Effect initiative, in partnership with Hire Heroes USA, will use funding from an RLUSD donation to issue $250,000 in grants. The program aims to support employment opportunities for veterans and military spouses through targeted financial assistance.
The company emphasized that recent supply contractions have not slowed RLUSD’s integration into real-world payment use cases, with both AI payments and social impact programs continuing to use the stablecoin.
Disclaimer: The information contained in this article does not constitute investment advice. Investors should be aware that cryptocurrencies carry high volatility and therefore risk, and should conduct their own research.
XRP Utility Debate Returns As Ripple Stablecoin Migration Plans Draw Attention is a useful reminder that crypto coverage is not only about token prices. Sometimes the more important story is the infrastructure, regulation, security, or product layer sitting underneath the market noise.
The immediate point is straightforward: fresh discussion around Ripple’s stablecoin plans has put XRP utility back in focus. That gives readers something concrete to work with, rather than another vague sentiment update.
TL;DR Fresh discussion around Ripple’s stablecoin plans has put XRP utility back in focus. The debate centres on whether XRP can act as a bridge asset alongside RLUSD. The story matters because stablecoins could reshape how the XRPL is used. Why This Matters Now The timing matters because XRP is already part of a wider conversation across the market. Traders want to know whether the development changes liquidity or risk. Builders want to know whether it changes what can be deployed. Compliance teams want to know whether it changes how platforms operate.
In that sense, the story is bigger than one headline. It sits inside the ongoing shift from speculative crypto cycles toward more practical questions: who can use these systems, how safe are they, and whether the underlying incentives actually work.
The best way to read it is with discipline. It is not a guarantee of immediate upside, and it should not be treated as one. But it does add a fresh data point to the way the market is thinking about XRP.
The XRP Angle For XRP, the important part is the specific mechanism. If this is a security issue, the risk sits in dependencies and user protection. If it is a listing or product launch, the question is access and liquidity. If it is a governance or research proposal, the question is whether the idea can survive implementation.
That is where this update becomes useful. It is not just a label attached to a trend. It gives readers a way to understand what might actually change if the development gains traction.
Crypto has a habit of turning every announcement into a broad market claim. This one deserves a narrower read. The value is in seeing how it affects the users, developers, institutions, or traders closest to the issue.
The Risk Side There is also a caution attached. Source material can confirm that a development exists, but it cannot prove that adoption will follow. A proposal still needs support. A product still needs users. A chart still needs confirmation. A compliance tool still needs integration.
That is why the responsible reading is not to oversell the story. The stronger takeaway is that this adds to a pattern. The crypto market is steadily becoming more professional, more technical, and more sensitive to real operational details.
Readers should also watch for follow-up signals. That could mean developer feedback, exchange support, regulatory response, wallet adoption, liquidity data, or simply whether market participants continue reacting after the first headline fades.
What Comes Next The next stage will decide whether this remains a narrow update or becomes part of a larger market theme. In crypto, that difference matters. Plenty of stories look important for a few hours and then disappear. The ones that last usually show up again through usage, liquidity, enforcement, governance, or developer adoption.
For now, this gives the market another piece of information to weigh. It is specific enough to be useful, but still early enough that readers should keep the caveats in view.
That makes it worth covering without pretending it settles anything. The story is a signal, not a final verdict.
This report is based on information from beincrypto.com.
This article was written by the News Desk and edited by Samuel Rae.
Doppler Finance and SBI Digital Finance have announced a strategic partnership to develop institutional-grade infrastructure for XRP borrowing and lending in Japan. The collaboration signals continued momentum for integrating digital assets into established financial systems.
Focus on institutional XRP productsDoppler Finance, a platform specializing in tokenized capital market infrastructure, will work alongside SBI Digital Finance, which provides services in crypto asset borrowing and lending. The new joint venture aims to create institutional infrastructure, design innovative financial products based on XRP and other tokenized assets, and expand the use of tokenized financial infrastructure across Japan.
The companies have stated that this initiative responds to rising institutional demand not only for secure cryptocurrency storage but also for comprehensive borrowing, liquidity, and collateral management solutions.
“Doppler was built to transform digital assets from passive holdings into productive financial capital. Working with SBI Digital Finance allows us to expand that vision into one of the world’s most important institutional digital asset markets while laying the foundation for broader tokenized capital markets,” said Rox, head of institutions at Doppler Finance.
Industry observers see this move as part of a broader effort to integrate digital currencies into mainstream capital markets. The partnership targets the use of Ripple’s native XRP token in institutional finance, helping align product offerings with the evolving needs of major financial organizations.
Mini dictionary: SBI Digital Finance is a subsidiary of the Japanese financial conglomerate SBI Group, known for its significant involvement in digital assets and blockchain technology across Asia.
Japan’s regulatory environmentJapan has long maintained favorable regulations for digital assets, particularly for XRP, supported by substantial institutional participation and an active community of holders. The country’s clear regulatory framework continues to attract companies seeking to develop compliant crypto lending and tokenized finance solutions.
SBI Group, with roots in financial services and digital innovation, has been central to Ripple’s expansion in Japan and other Asian markets. Its SBI Digital Finance division is involved in building payment systems and custodial services, enhancing the accessibility and security of institutional crypto offerings.
New approach to XRP lending and collateralWith this partnership, the two firms will focus on converting XRP and other tokens into profitable institutional assets through lending and collateral management facilities. SBI Digital Markets is expected to serve as the custodian for institutional clients, while this partnership marks the first occasion that SBI Ripple Asia collaborates directly with a native XRP Ledger (XRPL) protocol.
By reinforcing infrastructure and enabling regulated institutional use of XRP, the collaboration aims to set new standards for lending, financing, and collateral solutions within Japan’s legal framework.
The initiative is described as a major step for institutional investors, with industry experts highlighting infrastructure-driven investment as a key milestone for the next growth phase in the digital asset market.
AspectJapanOther JurisdictionsRegulatory clarityHighVariesXRP institutional productsExpandingLimitedSBI Group involvementStrongMinimalMarket impact and future outlookAnalysts suggest that while the partnership may not deliver immediate effects on XRP’s market price, it reflects shifting industry trends toward infrastructure development and institutional capital in digital assets, rather than speculative activity. Market watchers anticipate the eventual rollout of institutional XRP products, further regulatory developments, and the engagement of traditional financial institutions.
If successful, the project is expected to reinforce Japan’s position as a leader in institutional XRP finance and could provide a model for similar developments in other regions.
Disclaimer: The information contained in this article does not constitute investment advice. Investors should be aware that cryptocurrencies carry high volatility and therefore risk, and should conduct their own research.
The decline in social media chatter around Bitcoin and Ethereum is no longer a slow simmer—it has reached a silence not seen since 2020. According to the original report from analyst CryptoJack, the number of posts mentioning the two largest cryptocurrencies has steadily fallen from the peaks of 2021 and early 2022, and now rests at levels that precede the last major bull cycle. For a market that has long relied on retail enthusiasm to drive volumes, this quiet carries heavy implications.
Retail traders were the engine of the last crypto boom, pushing Bitcoin to nearly $69,000 and minting a generation of millionaires. The fading social media presence isn’t just lower tweet counts—it suggests that small investors have either exited completely or are unwilling to risk fresh capital. The economics of trading have shifted. With interest rates elevated and easy money receding, the speculative appetite that once fueled meme coins and DeFi degens has lost its oxygen.
But this quiet among retail traders coincides with a separate, louder trend: the institutional sprint into tokenized real-world assets. The tokenization sector has been on a tear. In the span of a single week, Bullish acquired Equiniti for $4.2 billion, Ondo Finance and JPMorgan settled the first live tokenized Treasury trade, and the total value of on-chain real-world assets broke through $20 billion. This is institutional capital moving into an asset class that promises not just returns, but compliance and yield—something Bitcoin’s volatility cannot match.
The pivot is not merely a capital reallocation. It signals a different market regime where assets are digitized for settlement efficiency rather than speculative buzz. Bitcoin and Ethereum, which were once the first stop for new entrants, now compete with a growing list of tokenized government bonds, private credit pools, and commodity-backed tokens that offer clearer cash flows. This is a market structure evolution that order books will reflect eventually.
When attention dries up Social media activity serves as a proxy for retail engagement. When post volumes drop, it often precedes a drying up of spot market liquidity. For Bitcoin and Ethereum, the correlation is historically strong: the 2020 lows in social mentions arrived just before the acceleration phase that defined the 2021 bull run. But analogies to that period ignore a crucial difference—the macro backdrop. Central banks are no longer injecting trillions, and the retail investor who entered in 2020 is now two years older, with depleted reserves and a different risk calculus.
Exchanges that depend on high-frequency retail flow are already reacting. Spot volumes have shrunk across major platforms, forcing them to cut fees or expand into tokenized securities. The shift toward tokenization and institutional custody is not just a trend; it’s a survival strategy for these intermediaries. The era of massive retail-led rallies may be on an extended hiatus, replaced by a more professional, but less explosive, market.
Institutions find a new playground While the crypto Twitter crowd goes quiet, traditional financial houses are committing significant resources to tokenized assets. The infrastructure is being built at a pace that suggests this is not a fad. The top blockchains by developer activity show that Ethereum, BNB Chain, and Polygon remain havens for builders, even if the noise around them has diminished. Developer activity tends to be a leading indicator: it rises before price manias, not during them. So while the social feeds look bleak, the code still thrives.
Another signal of the institutional shift came from Sui, which surged 18% in a single day in May. The Sui price jump was traced to institutional staking by a Nasdaq-listed firm and a new partnership with Paga, a fintech with $11 billion in payment flows. There were no viral memes, no celebrity endorsements—just corporate treasury moves that signaled confidence. That kind of price action is built on deals, not tweets.
The uncertain road ahead for Bitcoin and Ethereum The fall in social media mentions raises more questions than it answers. Have retail investors simply rotated into smaller, non-BTC tokens that offer higher volatility? On-chain data does not confirm a mass exit from crypto entirely, but rather a migration into assets with lower social media footprints. Or perhaps the exodus is genuine, and the next wave of buyers will be entirely different: pension funds, insurers, and sovereign wealth seeking tokenized bonds.
What is clear is that Bitcoin and Ethereum are losing their grip on the retail narrative. The narratives that once drove them—store of value, programmable money, internet cash—have lost novelty. Tokenized Treasury bonds, by contrast, offer a familiar story: yield. Until Bitcoin and Ethereum can reclaim that level of simple, tangible utility or a new catalyst emerges, their social media silence may become structural, not cyclical.
The market is not dead, but it is becoming quieter, more professional, and, for many small traders, less relevant. Whether that silence is the pause before a storm or the new normal depends on whether the infrastructure being built today can eventually onboard the next generation of users. For now, the loudest part of the market is the hum of institutional money settling in.
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Ethereum Research Thread Puts Sybil Resistance Back In Focus For Decentralized Networks is a useful reminder that crypto coverage is not only about token prices. Sometimes the more important story is the infrastructure, regulation, security, or product layer sitting underneath the market noise.
The immediate point is straightforward: an Ethereum Research post examines Sybil risks in the AUCIL framework. That gives readers something concrete to work with, rather than another vague sentiment update.
TL;DR An Ethereum Research post examines Sybil risks in the AUCIL framework. The discussion focuses on how duplicate identities can distort decentralized systems. It adds to the broader security debate around validator and node-level trust. Why This Matters Now The timing matters because Ethereum is already part of a wider conversation across the market. Traders want to know whether the development changes liquidity or risk. Builders want to know whether it changes what can be deployed. Compliance teams want to know whether it changes how platforms operate.
In that sense, the story is bigger than one headline. It sits inside the ongoing shift from speculative crypto cycles toward more practical questions: who can use these systems, how safe are they, and whether the underlying incentives actually work.
The best way to read it is with discipline. It is not a guarantee of immediate upside, and it should not be treated as one. But it does add a fresh data point to the way the market is thinking about Ethereum.
The Ethereum Angle For Ethereum, the important part is the specific mechanism. If this is a security issue, the risk sits in dependencies and user protection. If it is a listing or product launch, the question is access and liquidity. If it is a governance or research proposal, the question is whether the idea can survive implementation.
That is where this update becomes useful. It is not just a label attached to a trend. It gives readers a way to understand what might actually change if the development gains traction.
Crypto has a habit of turning every announcement into a broad market claim. This one deserves a narrower read. The value is in seeing how it affects the users, developers, institutions, or traders closest to the issue.
The Risk Side There is also a caution attached. Source material can confirm that a development exists, but it cannot prove that adoption will follow. A proposal still needs support. A product still needs users. A chart still needs confirmation. A compliance tool still needs integration.
That is why the responsible reading is not to oversell the story. The stronger takeaway is that this adds to a pattern. The crypto market is steadily becoming more professional, more technical, and more sensitive to real operational details.
Readers should also watch for follow-up signals. That could mean developer feedback, exchange support, regulatory response, wallet adoption, liquidity data, or simply whether market participants continue reacting after the first headline fades.
What Comes Next The next stage will decide whether this remains a narrow update or becomes part of a larger market theme. In crypto, that difference matters. Plenty of stories look important for a few hours and then disappear. The ones that last usually show up again through usage, liquidity, enforcement, governance, or developer adoption.
For now, this gives the market another piece of information to weigh. It is specific enough to be useful, but still early enough that readers should keep the caveats in view.
That makes it worth covering without pretending it settles anything. The story is a signal, not a final verdict.
The key is not to confuse coverage with certainty. Ethereum stories can move quickly, especially when they touch security, regulation, listings, infrastructure, or price levels. The useful approach is to track the next confirming detail rather than assume the first update carries the whole market story. That is how traders avoid chasing noise and how readers separate a genuine development from another passing headline.
This report is based on information from ethresear.ch.
This article was written by the News Desk and edited by Samuel Rae.
Public blockchains run on radical transparency. Every transaction, every smart contract interaction, every whale wallet movement is visible to anyone with an internet connection. For institutions that need to protect trade execution, counterparty data, and proprietary strategies, that transparency isn’t a feature—it’s a dealbreaker. EthSystems, an engineering and research company that launched publicly today, is betting that privacy infrastructure can finally bridge the gap. According to the announcement, the new entity secured anchor funding from Bitmine Immersion and will focus explicitly on building privacy solutions for institutions that want to use Ethereum without exposing every balance and transfer to the world.
The idea isn’t new—privacy layers have been a research theme for years—but the institutional angle is sharpening. Banks, asset managers, and fintechs have stayed mostly on the sidelines of public Ethereum while asset tokenization swells. Just this month, tokenized real-world assets crossed $20 billion on-chain, and deals like Bullish’s $4.2 billion Equiniti acquisition show how seriously the plumbing is being laid. As detailed in BlockchainReporter’s Weekly Tokenization Roundup, those milestones make the privacy gap more urgent. A pension fund holding tokenized Treasuries on a completely visible ledger faces serious compliance and competitive exposure.
Why Privacy Is the Missing Piece for Institutional Ethereum Retail traders accept transparent mempools and public wallets. Institutions do not. A market-making firm doesn’t want its order flow dissected. A corporate treasury doesn’t want counterparties mapping its liquidity. Even simple payroll in stablecoins leaks sensitive data without confidentiality. Existing privacy tools like mixers, zero-knowledge rollups, and stealth addresses have either fallen short on compliance or failed to scale to institutional demands. Tornado Cash’s sanctions experience only deepened the chill. EthSystems hasn’t disclosed its technical approach yet, but the company’s framing—”privacy solutions for institutions”—suggests selective disclosure models rather than blanket anonymity. Think auditor-facing proofs, transaction gating, and programmable confidentiality that still allows regulatory reporting.
The timing matters. Ethereum’s reliance on Layer 2s has created a fragmented privacy landscape. Institutional flows moving into ETFs, stablecoin settlement, and RWA trading will need a unified, auditable privacy layer that doesn’t require building from scratch every time a new chain spins up. EthSystems appears to be positioning itself for that infrastructure demand, though no product roadmap has been published. The anchor funding from Bitmine Immersion points to a patient capital approach. Bitmine’s presence in immersion mining suggests deep energy and hardware ties, but the strategic leap to Ethereum privacy indicates a broader crypto infrastructure thesis. Whether that translates into viable technology remains the central question.
The Regulatory Tightrope for Private Transactions Privacy tech and regulation have a tense relationship. Regulators worry that strong on-chain privacy creates money laundering highways. But blanket demands for full transparency are equally unrealistic for regulated institutions that operate under confidentiality laws. The path forward is likely to run through privacy-preserving yet auditable designs—zero-knowledge proofs that can prove solvency without revealing balances, or identity-leveraged systems that reveal transaction parties only to authorized supervisors. Europe’s MiCA framework and ongoing US legislative battles both shape this space. The latest US drama, as covered in BlockchainReporter’s report on the stalled crypto bill, shows how banks are pushing back against legislative certainty—signaling that the compliance infrastructure for institutional crypto is still politically unsettled. Any privacy startup entering this environment must navigate not just code but legal opinion letters and interagency dynamics.
What makes EthSystems’ moment interesting is that it lands exactly when regulated entities are testing tokenization in live environments. Ondo Finance settled tokenized Treasuries with JPMorgan, a transaction that required both speed and confidentiality. The more such high-stakes experiments succeed, the more urgent the need for institutional-grade privacy becomes. If EthSystems can deliver a solution that lets a bank hold assets on Ethereum while keeping internal books private but verifiable, it could unlock a significant trapped capital pool. The regulatory path is uncertain, but the demand signal is real.
What This Launch Signals for Ethereum’s Developer Landscape Ethereum remains the clear leader in developer activity, routinely topping measures of weekly commits and protocol innovation. BlockchainReporter’s latest Top 10 Blockchains by Developer Activity shows Ethereum holding the top spot, and that gravitational pull attracts precisely the kind of deep engineering talent that privacy infrastructure requires. EthSystems adds one more specialized node to that network. The launch does not create a new panic or rally in ETH price, but it does reinforce Ethereum’s positioning as the chain where the hardest institutional problems get solved first—even if the market is not pricing that yet.
What remains unknown is whether a small, well-funded engineering outfit can produce privacy tooling that meets the simultaneous demands of regulators, institutional risk committees, and the Ethereum community’s open-source ethos. EthSystems could become a quiet backend provider, or its work could fold into larger L2 stacks. The funding from Bitmine Immersion gives it a runway. The next signal to watch is a technical paper, a testnet, or early partnerships that reveal which side of the transparency-confidentiality spectrum the company intends to occupy. For now, the launch is a reminder that Ethereum’s path to institutional relevance must solve the privacy question—and that real money is starting to bet on answers.
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SharpLink, the Nasdaq-listed Ethereum treasury company trading under the ticker SBET, pulled in 499 ETH from staking rewards in just the past week. That brings the company’s cumulative staking haul to 23,490 ETH since it kicked off its treasury strategy, and its total Ethereum holdings now sit at 887,673 ETH.
For context, that’s the second-largest Ethereum stash held by any publicly traded company on the planet. The only outfit holding more is Bitmine Immersion Technologies (BMNR), which controls over 5.7 million ETH.
The MicroStrategy playbook, but for Ethereum SharpLink provides what it calls structured equity exposure to Ethereum. Investors buy SBET stock on Nasdaq, and that stock price is heavily tied to how much ETH the company holds per share. It’s a way to get Ethereum exposure through a traditional brokerage account without touching a wallet or an exchange.
SharpLink actively stakes its holdings. That 499 ETH earned in a single week is essentially passive income generated from helping secure the Ethereum network. The 23,490 ETH accumulated through staking alone represents a meaningful addition to the balance sheet without the company spending a single dollar.
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SharpLink maintains a public ETH dashboard that breaks down its holdings, staking rewards, and per-share ETH concentration metrics. The average purchase price across its entire portfolio sits at $3,586 per ETH, according to that dashboard.
Recent buying spree signals confidence SharpLink resumed active Ethereum purchases in June 2026 after what appears to have been a pause in direct buying. On June 25, the company scooped up 5,000 ETH. Shortly after, it grabbed another 10,000 ETH at an average price of $1,611 per coin. That’s notably below its overall portfolio average of $3,586, which means those recent buys actually improved the company’s cost basis.
The purchases pushed total holdings from approximately 872,984 ETH in May 2026 to the current 887,673 ETH figure. That’s a net increase of roughly 14,700 ETH in about two months, combining both direct purchases and staking rewards.
The company funds these acquisitions partly through at-the-market equity offerings, a mechanism that lets it sell new shares gradually at prevailing market prices rather than through a single large offering. It also executes share repurchases, creating a two-way flow that management can use to manage dilution and signal confidence.
The competitive landscape for public ETH treasuries SharpLink’s position as the number-two public Ethereum holder is noteworthy because this category barely existed a couple of years ago. Bitmine Immersion Technologies, the leader in this space, holds over 5.7 million ETH. SharpLink’s nearly 888,000 ETH treasury held approximately 521,939 ETH as of August 2025. By May 2026, that had grown to roughly 872,984 ETH. Now it’s at 887,673 ETH. The company has added over 365,000 ETH to its balance sheet in less than a year.
That 499 ETH weekly staking reward represents roughly a 0.056% weekly return, or about 2.9% annualized if the rate holds steady. Those staking rewards get added to the total, which then generates more rewards the following week.
What this means for investors For anyone watching SBET as a proxy for Ethereum exposure, the key metric isn’t just total ETH held. It’s ETH per share. At-the-market offerings dilute the share count, while ETH purchases and staking rewards increase the numerator. The interplay between those two forces determines whether shareholders are actually gaining or losing ETH exposure over time.
SharpLink’s dashboard transparency is designed to address exactly this concern, giving investors real-time visibility into whether the company is creating or destroying value on a per-share basis.
The recent purchases at $1,611 suggest management sees current prices as attractive. Buying ETH at roughly 55% below the portfolio’s average cost of $3,586 also means the overall position was significantly underwater at the time of purchase.
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T Rowe Price is on the verge of launching its new active cryptocurrency ETF, $TKNZ, according to a social media post by Eric Balchunas. The fund, which received SEC approval in June, will offer exposure to multiple digital assets and will be listed on NYSE Arca. Although the exact launch date has not been disclosed, speculation suggests it could debut as soon as Thursday. T Rowe Price’s entry into the crypto asset management space marks a significant step for institutional diversification in the U.S. digital asset market.
The crypto ETF will allow T Rowe Price to manage a portfolio of 5 to 15 digital assets, chosen from a list of cryptocurrencies including BTC, ETH, and SOL. The fund’s introduction comes amid a stabilized period following market volatility earlier in October. This move by a notable traditional finance firm could influence market sentiment, particularly within the Ethereum market.
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Market reactions to the anticipated launch have been mixed, with Ethereum’s future price predictions showing a slight increase in optimism. Current pricing in prediction markets suggests a modest boost in support for Ethereum reaching higher price targets by the end of 2026, although confidence remains cautious given the speculative nature of the source information.
Key Takeaways Market activity suggests anticipation surrounding T Rowe Price’s upcoming crypto ETF launch. The ETF’s approval and imminent release are consistent with increased institutional interest in digital assets. Ethereum market participants appear to view this development as potentially supportive of positive price movements. What to Watch Observers are closely monitoring T Rowe Price’s official announcement regarding the ETF’s launch date. Any confirmation of the debut could influence market sentiment and Ethereum price predictions. Additionally, developments in the regulatory landscape or further entries by traditional financial institutions into the crypto market could sway investor confidence and market pricing.
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Ethereum price today: $1,880Ethereum recorded a 7% gain on Monday after US inflation declined in June.Whale and retail wallets are yet to experience major changes in their balance.ETH approaches the $1,909 resistance after bouncing off the 20-day EMA and $1,741 support level again.Ethereum (ETH) jumped more than 7% above $1,850 on Tuesday following a weaker-than-expected US Consumer Price Index (CPI) report for June.
The inflation data fell to 3.5% below expectations of 3.8%, marking a month-on-month decline of 0.4%, its largest monthly drop since May 2020. Core CPI also fell to 2.6% below forecasts of 2.8%.
Following the decline, odds of the Federal Reserve (Fed) hiking rates at its next meeting on July 29 dropped to 8%. The move prompted a quick rally across risk assets, with the wider crypto market seeing a 2.4% gain alongside a broader stock market rally.
Notably, the price jump particularly shook traders betting on the downside in ETH futures market, with roughly $113 million in short liquidations over the past 24 hours.
The recent gains add to a mild recovery in the top altcoin over the past week after a slight improvement in overall sentiment across risk assets.
Despite the gains, retail and whale holdings have seen minimal changes. Wallets with a balance of 100-1K and 1K-10K ETH depleted their collective holdings by 30K ETH over the past week.
Similarly, whales or wallets with a balance of 10K-100K ETH reduced their holdings by 20K ETH. The decline in the balances of these cohorts indicates a continued cautious outlook across whale and retail investors.
In addition, US momentum is fading again after a slight increase over the past week. The decline is evident in the Coinbase Premium Index, which dropped to -0.121 on Monday.
Coinbase Premium Index. Source: CryptoQuantHowever, on the derivatives side, open interest, which represents the total worth of outstanding contracts in a derivatives market, jumped by roughly 680K ETH to 14.41 million ETH on Tuesday, its highest level in more than a month. The move indicates that the price rise is supported by the return of leveraged capital from bullish traders. Funding rates leaned positive, a pattern that has persisted since ETH began its recovery earlier in the month.
ETH Open Interest. Source: CoinglassEthereum Price Forecast: ETH eyes $1,909 resistance after bounce off 20-day EMA and $1,741On the daily chart, ETH is maintaining a constructive near-term bias as price holds above the 20- and 50-day Exponential Moving Averages (EMAs) at $1,755 and $1,802, respectively and remains capped by the 100-day EMA at $1,948.
The Relative Strength Index (RSI) at 64 and a stretched Stochastic reading near 96 suggest firm bullish momentum, though the overbought signals hint that upside could slow as price approaches the nearby resistance band.
On the topside, initial resistance is seen at the horizontal barrier at $1,909, followed by $2,018 and $2,107, before a stronger cluster emerges around $2,211 and $2,388.
ETH/USDT daily chartOn the downside, immediate support is provided by $1,806 and the 50-day EMA at $1,802, with the 20-day EMA at $1,755 and the horizontal level at $1,741 underpinning the structure after providing another bounce. Deeper pullbacks would expose $1,524 and $1,404.
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Ethereum (ETH) is showing strong technical signs of a short-term bottom reversal, with a projected surge to $2,163.
Ethereum targets $2,163 following double bottom completionAs shown in the chart below, ETH has clearly formed a classic double-bottom reversal pattern near the $1,510 support. Even more, just two days ago, the coin broke above the $1,842 neckline resistance after a period of consolidation. At press time, ETH was still sustaining this bullish momentum, trading at about $1,883 (+6.88% in the last 24 hours).
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According to veteran chartist Aksel Kibar, this setup projects an upside target of $2,163 – calculated from the pattern’s move from the double bottom to the neckline. It also follows a similar short-term bullish prediction made by the analyst just three days ago, indicating continued bullish momentum in the reversal.
Further supporting this thesis is the rising multi-month trendline, which shows higher lows between February and May. This trajectory means buyers are consistently accumulating even as prices rise, further reinforcing the previously mentioned bullish thrust.
Recent developments fueling upside biasIn addition to the above technical analysis, EthSystems, a spin-off from the Ethereum Foundation, recently launched as an independent for-profit research and engineering company. The Ethereum community expressed optimism for the event, as it signaled Ethereum’s commitment to providing blockchain privacy to heavily regulated institutions.
Furthermore, today’s cooler-than-expected inflationary data encouraged investors to flow into crypto assets. Other than retail investors, institutions continue to accumulate the coin, with Bitmine Immersion Technologies now holding 5.77 million ETH tokens (about 4.8% of the circulating supply).
Key levels to watch forImportant levels to watch out for now include the $1,842-$1,850 double-bottom neckline resistance. A downside penetration below this threshold could invalidate the bullish setup.
Additional resistance lies between $1,900 and $2,000, which marks the highs hit between May and June just before the sharp decline.
Breaking above these two zones, coupled with rising trade volumes, would pave the way for the $2,163 target.
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Bitmine Immersion Technologies recorded $45.7 million in revenue from Ether staking and validation last quarter, following the launch of its institutional-grade Ethereum staking platform in March.
Staking revenue accounted for 98% of total revenue for the three months ended May 31, far outpacing the $624,000 from self-mining Bitcoin (BTC) and the $168,000 from consulting services, according to Bitmine’s latest 10-Q filing. On Monday, Bitmine said it had staked 85% of its ETH holdings, equating to around 4.9 million Ether (ETH).
“Bitmine has staked more ETH than other entities in the world. At scale (when Bitmine’s ETH is fully staked by MAVAN and its staking partners), the projected ETH staking reward is $284 million on an annualized basis,” said Tom Lee, chairman of Bitmine.
The latest quarterly results show how Bitmine’s pivot to Ethereum has reshaped its revenue mix. A year ago, Bitmine recorded just $2 million in total revenue for the quarter ended May 31, 2025, primarily from machine leasing.
The results also reflect the March launch of MAVAN, an institutional-grade Ethereum staking platform that operates validator infrastructure for its own holdings and external clients.
MAVAN, short for “Made in America VAlidator Network,” followed the acquisition of Australia-based non-custodial validator operator Pier Two Holdings. It was originally developed to support Bitmine’s own Ethereum treasury; its scope expanded to serve institutional investors, custodians and ecosystem partners.
Lee calls Robinhood Chain a “breakaway success”On Monday, Lee highlighted the success of the newly launched Robinhood Chain, with dollar volumes exceeding $1 billion since its July 1 launch.
“Robinhood Chain now has more trading volume than any other decentralized exchange (DEX), demonstrating the outstanding utility and product market fit for Ethereum, which is the underlying chain,” he said.
“Robinhood Chain uses ETH as the native gas token. And transaction fees are denominated in ETH and the finality is settled on Ethereum. Robinhood’s 27 million users are paying crypto fees denominated in ETH. In other words, everyday users are starting to see ETH as money,” he added.
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Bitmine Immersion Technologies recorded $45.7 million in revenue from Ether staking and validation last quarter, following the launch of its institutional-grade Ethereum staking platform in March.
Staking revenue accounted for 98% of total revenue for the three months ended May 31, far outpacing the $624,000 from self-mining Bitcoin (BTC) and the $168,000 from consulting services, according to Bitmine’s latest 10-Q filing. On Monday, Bitmine said it had staked 85% of its ETH holdings, equating to around 4.9 million Ether (ETH).
“Bitmine has staked more ETH than other entities in the world. At scale (when Bitmine’s ETH is fully staked by MAVAN and its staking partners), the projected ETH staking reward is $284 million on an annualized basis,” said Tom Lee, chairman of Bitmine.
The latest quarterly results show how Bitmine’s pivot to Ethereum has reshaped its revenue mix. A year ago, Bitmine recorded just $2 million in total revenue for the quarter ended May 31, 2025, primarily from machine leasing.
The results also reflect the March launch of MAVAN, an institutional-grade Ethereum staking platform that operates validator infrastructure for its own holdings and external clients.
MAVAN, short for “Made in America VAlidator Network,” followed the acquisition of Australia-based non-custodial validator operator Pier Two Holdings. It was originally developed to support Bitmine’s own Ethereum treasury; its scope expanded to serve institutional investors, custodians and ecosystem partners.
Lee calls Robinhood Chain a “breakaway success”On Monday, Lee highlighted the success of the newly launched Robinhood Chain, with dollar volumes exceeding $1 billion since its July 1 launch.
“Robinhood Chain now has more trading volume than any other decentralized exchange (DEX), demonstrating the outstanding utility and product market fit for Ethereum, which is the underlying chain,” he said.
“Robinhood Chain uses ETH as the native gas token. And transaction fees are denominated in ETH and the finality is settled on Ethereum. Robinhood’s 27 million users are paying crypto fees denominated in ETH. In other words, everyday users are starting to see ETH as money,” he added.
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Bitmine Immersion Technologies reported generating $46 million from Ethereum staking in the last quarter, according to Cointelegraph. This earnings report reflects Bitmine’s significant presence in the Ethereum staking sector, with the company holding 5.77 million ETH or approximately 4.8% of the total supply. Bitmine’s MAVAN platform currently has 4.92 million ETH actively staked. Analysts had anticipated similar quarterly figures, projecting an annualized revenue of $184 million, aligning with Bitmine’s massive staked position and the current network yields averaging 2.7%–2.8%.
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Key Takeaways Bitmine’s reported $46 million earnings from Ethereum staking last quarter suggests strong performance and demand within the Ethereum ecosystem. Market participants have shown increased confidence in Ethereum’s price potential, with significant moves in prediction markets indicating a possible price increase. The $46 million figure aligns with analyst expectations, suggesting that Bitmine’s staking strategy continues to perform as projected. What to Watch Market participants will be observing how Bitmine’s staking earnings influence Ethereum’s market sentiment, particularly in the context of price predictions for July. Key actors such as Vitalik Buterin and regulatory bodies like the U.S. SEC may play a role in the ecosystem’s developments. Price movements toward significant milestones, like reaching $1,900, could further be influenced by institutional activities and macroeconomic announcements in the coming weeks.
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Bitmine Immersion Technologies reported $45.7 million in revenue from Ether staking and validator operations for the most recent quarter, reflecting a major shift in the company’s business model following the introduction of its institutional-grade Ethereum staking platform in March.
Staking dominates revenue streamsFor the three months ending May 31, staking activities contributed approximately 98% of Bitmine’s total revenue, according to the company’s latest 10-Q filing. In contrast, self-mined Bitcoin operations generated $624,000, while consulting services added $168,000.
Bitmine disclosed that it has allocated 85% of its Ether holdings—about 4.9 million ETH—into staking. Chairman Tom Lee stated that this is the largest amount of ETH staked by any single entity worldwide.
Bitmine’s projected annual ETH staking reward reaches $284 million at full scale, when both the company’s and its partners’ Ether are fully staked through MAVAN and affiliated staking operations.
A year ago, Bitmine’s quarterly revenue totaled $2 million, driven mainly by equipment leasing, highlighting how the company’s focus on Ethereum staking has transformed its income structure.
Launch and expansion of MAVAN platformThe launch of MAVAN in March marked a new phase for Bitmine. MAVAN, an institutional-grade Ethereum staking service, manages validator infrastructure on behalf of Bitmine and external customers. The platform emerged after Bitmine’s acquisition of Pier Two Holdings, an Australian operator specializing in non-custodial validator services.
Originally developed to support Bitmine’s own Ethereum treasury, MAVAN has grown to serve institutional investors, custodians, and partners within the Ethereum ecosystem.
Mini dictionary: MAVAN (Made in America VAlidator Network) is a staking and validator infrastructure platform focused on institutional-grade Ethereum staking, supporting both Bitmine’s assets and third-party clients.
Robinhood Chain drives Ethereum growthBitmine’s chairman Tom Lee also pointed to the rapid success of Robinhood Chain, a new decentralized trading platform that launched on July 1. He reported that dollar trading volumes on Robinhood Chain have already surpassed $1 billion.
According to Lee, Robinhood Chain now handles more trading volume than any other decentralized exchange, underscoring both its significance and the utility of Ethereum as the underlying blockchain.
Robinhood Chain, utilizing ETH as its native gas token, has introduced millions of users to Ethereum-based transactions, with all network fees and settlement processes occurring directly on the Ethereum blockchain.
Lee emphasized that Robinhood’s 27 million users are now paying transaction fees in ETH, signaling a shift toward mainstream viewing of ETH as a form of money within the platform’s ecosystem.
Quarter EndedTotal RevenueStaking RevenueBTC MiningConsultingMay 31, 2026$45.7 million$44.8 million$624,000$168,000May 31, 2025$2 millionNot disclosedMajority of revenueMinimalDisclaimer: The information contained in this article does not constitute investment advice. Investors should be aware that cryptocurrencies carry high volatility and therefore risk, and should conduct their own research.
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Circle has again issued an additional 750 million USDC on Solana, bringing its total additional USDC issuance this year to over $69 billion.
According to monitoring by Onchain Lens, Circle has minted an additional 750 million USDC on the Solana network. Data shows that since 2026, Circle has cumulatively minted approximately 69.01 billion USDC on the Solana network.
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A crypto whale has amassed $75 million worth of USDC in recent weeks and begun participating in Hyperliquid’s CXMT bidding.
According to Mlm's monitoring, a whale address has accumulated approximately 75 million USDC tokens over the past several weeks. It had previously executed multiple test trades on Hyperliquid and has now begun participating in the bidding for CXMT assets.
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A South Korean investment-focused YouTuber was attacked with a knife by a viewer, allegedly triggered by huge losses from following the YouTuber's stock investment recommendations.
According to a report by The Chosun Ilbo, a stock investment-focused YouTuber in his 40s in Busan, South Korea was repeatedly stabbed with a knife by a man in his 20s. The suspect was a subscriber to the YouTube channel, the report noted. Some local media outlets added that the attack’s motive stemmed from the suspect incurring heavy investment losses after buying stocks recommended by the YouTuber, sparking resentment that led to the assault. The case is currently under further investigation.
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Analysis: The US and Iran are trapped in a war of attrition in the Strait of Hormuz, with both sides facing time pressure.
As tensions in the Strait of Hormuz continue to escalate, analysts believe the U.S. and Iran are entering a war of attrition centered on time, cost, and political endurance. Reports indicate Trump aims to resolve the conflict before the U.S. midterm elections to avoid further oil price hikes, while Iran is seeking to prolong time without triggering full-scale war by repeatedly threatening shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, in order to wear down the U.S.'s political and military patience. To date, the U.S. has reinstated blockades on Iranian ports and maritime shipping, and has been striking military targets that threaten navigation; Iran, in turn, continues to target Strait of Hormuz shipping lanes with missiles and drones, attempting to disrupt global energy transport. Analysts note that with both sides seeking to avoid full-scale escalation, this standoff is likely to evolve into a prolonged war of attrition.
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The Korea Financial Investment Association (KFIA) announced that CEOs of 10 major South Korean asset management firms have discussed investor protection measures for individual stock leveraged ETFs, including raising minimum deposit requirements and staggering rebalancing trading times. Per the association’s statement, attendees agreed it is necessary to lift the minimum deposit threshold for investing in such leveraged products from the current 10 million won (US$6,714). They also emphasized the need to strengthen the market stabilizer function of liquidity providers. Citing data from the Korea Capital Market Institute, the KFIA noted that since the launch of related leveraged ETFs, daily stock trading volume required for rebalancing is estimated at between 700 billion won and 2.1 trillion won.
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Hyperliquid’s HIP-3 has completed the code auction for CXMT (Changxin Memory Technologies), with a final transaction price of 500 HYPE.
Hyperliquid HIP-3 has completed the auction of CXMT trading codes, with the final deal closing at 500 HYPE (approximately $32,600). The CXMT code corresponds to Chinese storage chip manufacturer Changxin Memory Technologies, and is expected to be listed on Hyperliquid’s IPOP market ahead of its IPO on July 27.
Dogecoin price has climbed more than 2% after softer US inflation boosted risk appetite, even as Binance traders have offloaded $1.2 billion in memecoins since October.
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Dogecoin price rose over 2% after US inflation eased to 3.5%, boosting demand for risk assets. CryptoQuant says Binance traders have sold $1.2 billion in memecoins since October 2025, weighing on DOGE. Technical charts show improving short-term momentum, but key resistance near $0.0755 still needs to break. According to CryptoQuant analyst Darkfost, traders have reduced memecoin exposure because they consider these assets the riskiest part of the crypto market. Although Dogecoin has joined the latest recovery in risk assets, Darkfost warned that the rebound may fade unless buyers return with sustained demand.
Dogecoin (DOGE) was trading near $0.074 at the time of writing, up about 4.4% over the past 24 hours. The move followed a decline in US inflation to 3.5%, which lowered pressure on the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates and improved demand for speculative assets.
Even after the daily gain, Dogecoin remains below its major exponential moving averages. TradingView data shows that the token is still moving within a long-running downtrend, leaving the latest advance vulnerable to renewed selling.
Binance selling has kept Dogecoin under pressure CryptoQuant’s figures show that about $1.2 billion in memecoin value has left Binance since October 2025. Darkfost attributed the outflows to investors cutting exposure to high-risk tokens while market conditions remained weak.
Dogecoin has fallen from about $0.26 in October 2025 to close to $0.07 in July, a decline of roughly 73% over eight months. Bitcoin, by comparison, has dropped about 50% during the same period, according to the figures cited in the report.
The size of the decline shows that Dogecoin has underperformed Bitcoin during the selloff, though Darkfost’s analysis ties the weakness to the risk profile of memecoins rather than to a Dogecoin-specific event.
Interest in newer meme tokens has not disappeared completely. Since Robinhood Chain launched on July 1, tokens issued on the network have drawn fresh speculative activity, with CASHCAT reaching a market value of about $138 million.
While that activity has brought attention back to the memecoin sector, CryptoQuant’s data still points to persistent selling on Binance. Darkfost maintains that Dogecoin’s long-term outlook will remain bearish unless buying pressure becomes consistent.
DOGE is testing a key breakout area TradingView’s daily chart shows Dogecoin trading near the upper boundary of a descending triangle, with support clustered around $0.070 to $0.071. The pattern keeps the larger trend bearish until price closes above the falling resistance line.
Dogecoin daily price chart — July 15 | Source: crypto.news The daily Relative Strength Index has recovered to about 42, but it remains below the neutral 50 level. Aroon data also favors sellers, with Aroon Down at 100 and Aroon Up near 28, according to the chart.
On the 4-hour timeframe, the setup appears stronger. TradingView data shows a possible double-bottom pattern near $0.071, while the MACD has produced a bullish crossover and the Chaikin Money Flow reading has climbed to about 0.21.
Dogecoin 4-hour price chart — July 15 | Source: crypto.news A break above the neckline near $0.0755 could open a move toward $0.080 to $0.081 based on the pattern’s measured target. Failure to clear that level could send DOGE back toward support around $0.072 or $0.071.
CoinGlass data places a dense group of short-liquidation levels between about $0.075 and $0.078. Another liquidity cluster sits near $0.070 to $0.071, leaving Dogecoin between two heavily traded zones as buyers attempt to extend the inflation-led rebound.
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