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Wall Street Goes Bitcoin Shopping: $810M Added To Corporate Reserves
In the span of just five days, corporate America and beyond made a big splash in the crypto market. Between July 14 and 19, 58 separate Bitcoin treasury updates appeared. Related Reading: Crypto Advocate To Replace Cops With His Own Security In Bedford During that same stretch, Bitcoin’s price climb...
Jul 20, 2025

Bitcoin Hits All-Time High—And The Internet Can’t Stop Talking About It
Bitcoin chatter took over social media this week as the coin climbed to a fresh high. According to Santiment, Bitcoin’s market value climbed above $123.1K for the first time in its 17+ year history. At the same time, 43.06% of all crypto-related posts were about “BTC”. The surge in menti...
Jul 20, 2025

Crypto Exchange CoinDCX Falls Victim To $44 Million Hack – Details
Indian exchange CoinDCX has suffered a cybersecurity attack, resulting in the loss of $44 million. This incident comes exactly one year after Indian exchange WazirX suffered a $235 million hack. Related Reading: CoinDCX CEO Denies WazirX Allegations: User Crypto Never Moved Abroad CoinDCX Server Bre...
Jul 20, 2025

Republican Lawmaker Warns GENIUS Act Opens Door To Layered CBDCs
On Friday, US President Donald Trump signed the GENIUS Act into law, marking a pivotal moment for stablecoin regulation in the United States. After months of debate and two previous rejections, the bill finally passed through Congress, setting a clearer legal framework for payment stablecoins and th...
Jul 20, 2025

UK Government Looks To Offload $7 Billion Seized Bitcoin – Details
The UK government is reportedly planning to sell billions of dollars worth of Bitcoin (BTC) in a bid to support public spending. This development comes following Bitcoin’s latest success in establishing a new all-time high at $123,091. Related Reading: IMF Bombshell: El Salvador Didn’t Buy Bit...
Jul 20, 2025

Bitcoin Growth Rate Indicator Signals Bullish Continuation – Analyst
Bitcoin has entered a consolidation phase after briefly pushing above the $120,000 level, marking a significant milestone in its ongoing bull cycle. Despite the temporary pause in upward momentum, bulls remain firmly in control as the broader landscape continues to improve. Global adoption is steadi...
Jul 20, 2025

Pump.fun Ex‑Developer Behind $2M Crypto Theft Jailed For Bail Breach
Pump.fun former employee Jarett Dunn has been remanded to a London prison after breaching the terms of a bail agreement. The Canadian and popular crypto figure is currently undergoing trial after stealing $2 million from the Solana meme coin factory. Related Reading: Crypto Crash Tackle: Former Athl...
Jul 20, 2025

Ripple CEO Says Likens GENIUS Act To Major Regulation After 2008 Finanical Crisis
In a landmark moment for both Ripple and the broader crypto industry, US President Donald Trump has officially signed the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins Act, or the “GENIUS Act.” Notably, Ripple’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Brad Garlinghouse, has likened this new...
Jul 20, 2025

Signal That Sparked 630% XRP Price Rally In 2024 Just Got Triggered Again
The XRP price action could be setting up for a major rally as a key bullish signal has just reappeared on the charts. According to crypto analyst Ali Martinez, this historical indicator previously preceded a massive 630% surge in XRP’s price back in 2024. Now, with the same signal flashing again, th...
Jul 19, 2025

IMF Bombshell: El Salvador Didn’t Buy Bitcoin In 2025 After All
A new report has shaken up El Salvador’s bold Bitcoin story. All year long, President Nayib Bukele and the National Bitcoin Office promised they were buying one BTC every day. Public trackers even showed holdings climbing past 6,102 BTC. Yet the IMF’s July 15 Article IV consultation says there were ...
Jul 19, 2025

Bitcoin ETFs Are Booming—But Self-Custody Growth Just Broke 15-Year Streak
The US-based spot Bitcoin ETFs (exchange-traded funds) have continued to soar after they started trading in January 2024, breaking and setting records in the global ETF market. Recently, BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (with the ticker IBIT) became the fastest ETF to hit $80 billionin assets under...
Jul 19, 2025

Today In Crypto: 3 Major Bills Passed In The US House, Here’s What You Should Know
The US House of Representatives passed three significant pieces of legislation this week, hallmarking what many in the crypto industry are calling the most impactful week for crypto policy in recent memory. The bills are meant to target the crypto market structure, stablecoin regulation, and a preem...
Jul 19, 2025

SEC Chair Signals Openness To Including Crypto Investments In Retirement Plan — Details
United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Paul Atkins has indicated openness to allow crypto investments in retirement plans. This comes days after a report emerged about United States President Donald Trump’s plans to open the retirement market to other alternative investments...
Jul 19, 2025

Crypto Lawyer Argues GENIUS Act Sets The Stage For DeFi Expansion
In a historic move for the digital asset industry, US President Donald Trump signed the GENIUS Act into law on Friday, marking the first major federal legislation governing cryptocurrency. The bill, which passed the Senate last month and was approved by the House of Representatives on Thursday with ...
Jul 19, 2025

Bitcoin Advocate To Replace Cops With His Own Security In Bedford
Bitcoin podcaster and Real Bedford FC owner Peter McCormack is taking matters into his own hands in his hometown of Bedford, UK. With rising concerns over public safety, McCormack says he’s stepping up where the police have fallen short — by paying for a group of private security guards to patrol th...
Jul 19, 2025

Peter Thiel’s Crypto Bet ‘Bullish’ Targets Wall Street With NYSE Listing
Bullish, the crypto exchange backed by billionaire investor and PayPal co-founder Peter Thiel, is officially heading to Wall Street. In a bold move that underscores growing institutional confidence in digital assets, Bullish announced on Friday that it has publicly filed a registration statement on ...
Jul 19, 2025

Bitcoin Price Crash Imminent? BTC Could Fall Back To This 4H FVG
While the Bitcoin price has managed to hold close to its all-time high levels, there is still bearish pressure lurking in the background for the digital asset. With the surge to new peaks over the weekend, there have been multiple gaps created, and history suggests that Bitcoin will have to drop bac...
Jul 19, 2025

Ethereum Futures Flip Bitcoin: Volume 50% Higher Than BTC’s
Data shows the Ethereum futures volume has flipped that of Bitcoin, a sign that strong speculative interest is flooding into the asset. Ethereum Futures Volume Has Shot Up Alongside Price Rally According to data from the analytics firm Glassnode, Ethereum has managed to surpass Bitcoin in terms of f...
Jul 19, 2025

SEC Exploring ‘Innovation Exception’ To Boost Tokenization After Historic Crypto Week
Following the historic vote on three major crypto bills, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reportedly considering regulatory changes related to digital assets to incentivize the industry. Related Reading: Thailand Launches Nationwide Crypto Sandbox For Tourists To Boost Competitiveness...
Jul 19, 2025

US Banking Associations Oppose License For Crypto Custody Firms – Details
Several US banking associations have pushed against the issuance of a banking license to crypto custody firms, citing a need for public input in such a change in industry policy, among other reasons. This development comes as the cryptocurrency industry continues to gain more recognition in the US f...
Jul 19, 2025


