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BREAKING: President Trump Signs ‘GENIUS Act’ Making Crypto History
On Friday, US President Donald Trump signed a landmark crypto bill into law aimed at establishing a regulatory framework for stablecoins. The legislation, known as the GENIUS Act, passed with a significant majority of 308 to 122, garnering support from nearly half of the Democratic representatives a...Bitcoinist
Fri, Jul 18
Strategy is guarding its massive $72 billion BTC stash with an air of secrecy
Bitcoin giant Strategy is guarding its massive $72 billion BTC stash with an air of secrecy. It has spread its holdings across multiple undisclosed custodians. So far, Coinbase has been confirmed as one of the safekeepers, and speculation points to Fidelity potentially holding some of its BTC. Two weeks ago, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong bragged […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Jul 18
Is Cardano (ADA) Still Worth Holding? Experts Back This Underrated Altcoin
As crypto markets show signs of optimism, one DeFi protocol is quietly gaining traction where others fade into the noise, Mutuum Finance. Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is currently priced at $0.03 at stage 5 of presale, over 80% now sold. Phase 5 investors will be able to witness a guaranteed 100% ROI return on listing. The […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Jul 18
Trump signs stablecoin law as crypto industry aims for mainstream adoption
Law requires tokens to be backed by liquid assetsMeasure is first major crypto law enacted in USSome crypto firms look to gain bank licensesBy Hannah Lang July 18 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday signed a law to create a regulatory regime for U.S.-dollar-pegged cryptocurrencies k...Reuters
Fri, Jul 18
David Bailey's hedge fund, 210k Capital, sees 640% net return over the past year
David Bailey, the Bitcoin conference promoter who helped turn Donald Trump into a vocal cryptocurrency advocate, has seen his hedge fund, 210k Capital, deliver a staggering 640% net return over the past year. Bailey’s fund has outperformed Bitcoin itself, solidifying his role as one of crypto’s most influential behind-the-scenes operators. The gains stem from a […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Jul 18
Trump says big trade deals to be announced soon
WASHINGTON, July 18 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Friday the U.S. government has some "big" trade deals to announce soon."When I send out the paper that you're paying 35% or 40% tariffs, that's a deal," he said at the signing of a bill to create a regulatory fram...Reuters
Fri, Jul 18
U.S. banks fear losing up to $6.6 trillion in deposits to stablecoins
Some U.S. banks are panicking over a growing threat: stablecoins. They’re not worried about volatility or speculation; they’re worried about losing trillions in customer deposits. This week, that anxiety got louder after lawmakers in Washington passed the GENIUS Act, a bill that lays out legal rules for stablecoins in the U.S. The House of Representatives […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Jul 18
Bitcoin Goes Mainstream With Massive Accumulations From Public Firms – Here’s How Many
With its recent powerful move to a new threshold, Bitcoin seems to be taking over the market, attracting a notable wave of investors, both institutional and retail investors. BTC’s presence at the institutional level has seen sharp growth as publicly traded companies acquire the crypto king at a mas...Bitcoinist
Fri, Jul 18
Coinbase Premium Signals Aggressive Ethereum Accumulation: Institutional Demand Accelerates
Ethereum has surged more than 70% since mid-June, marking one of its most impressive rallies of the year. The move has been driven by strong momentum, with bulls firmly in control as ETH recently reclaimed the critical $3,500 level. Notably, the uptrend has shown little to no retracement since the i...NewsBTC
Fri, Jul 18
Microsoft shut down its movies and TV store on Xbox consoles and Windows PCs today
Microsoft (MSFT) has shut its movies and TV store on Xbox consoles and Windows PCs. As of today, new movies or TV shows from the MSFT Store on Xbox or Windows are no longer accessible for purchase. However, previously purchased content on devices is still accessible. “Microsoft no longer offers new entertainment content for purchase, […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Jul 18
U.S. consumer sentiment rose to 61.8 in early July, the highest in five months
U.S. consumer sentiment climbed in early July to its strongest level in five months, as worries about inflation started to pull back, according to data from the University of Michigan released Friday. The preliminary sentiment index hit 61.8, up from 60.7 in June. While that’s a small bump, it’s the highest reading since February. Still, […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Jul 18
Ripple (XRP) Price Prediction: Could XRP Reach $10 This Year? Here’s the Better Crypto Analysts Are Watching
As Ripple (XRP) inches toward key resistance levels, investors are wondering if XRP could hit $10 this year. While speculation around XRP’s legal clarity and broader adoption continues to drive headlines, crypto analysts are beginning to shift their gaze elsewhere. At the center of this pivot is Mutuum Finance (MUTM), a rising player in the […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Jul 18
US Commerce Department imposes a 93.5% tariff on anode active materials imported from China
The U.S. Commerce Department has imposed a preliminary 93.5% anti-dumping tariff on Chinese anode-grade graphite imports, a vital ingredient used to make electric vehicle batteries. However, the tariff does not come into effect until December 5, 2025. After news of the tariff went live on Friday, shares of non-Chinese graphite producers rallied. Australia-listed Syrah Resources, […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Jul 18
Coinbase stock surges to new high ahead of GENIUS bill signing in historic Crypto Week
Coinbase (COIN) registered a new all-time high on Friday, briefly rising to $444 following a successful Crypto Week, where House lawmakers passed the GENIUS, CLARITY and Anti-CBDC Surveillance bills.Fxstreet
Fri, Jul 18
Memecoin Mania? DOGE, BONK, PEPE Prices Explode and Pepeto Could Be Next!
This week, there was an explosive performance in major memecoins. Dogecoin (DOGE), for example, topped the list of the most performing after a long dormant break, giving way to its most active rivals: Bonk (BONK) and Pepe (PEPE). Bonk made a significant move earlier this week, loud enough to gain most investors’ interest. Here, we […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Jul 18
Charles Schwab is set to begin spot Bitcoin and Ethereum trading
Charles Schwab, the US brokerage firm with $10.7 trillion under management, is set to roll out spot Bitcoin and Ethereum trading. According to the company’s CEO, Rick Wurster, both BTC and ETH will become meaningful long-term growth drivers for the company. Wurster initially revealed Schwab’s plans to start spot crypto trading last November and reiterated […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Jul 18
Avalanche Bulls Eye Breakout, But Mid-Term Caution Clouds The View
Crypto Analysis AI, in a recent update on X, highlighted that Avalanche (AVAX) is displaying mixed signals across multiple timeframes. While the short-term (1-hour) chart leans slightly bullish, the medium-term (4-hour) view suggests caution. Price action has recently tested resistance near $23.24 a...NewsBTC
Fri, Jul 18
SharpLink Gaming To Buy $5 Billion In Ethereum: Supply Shock Incoming?
Ethereum is undergoing a bullish expansion, pushing above the $2,650 level and holding support above $2,600—a move that reinforces investor confidence across the broader crypto market. As ETH shows signs of sustained strength, institutional interest is ramping up. On Thursday, SharpLink Gaming (Nasd...Bitcoinist
Fri, Jul 18
