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NYC Crypto Torture Case: Accused Set Free After Posting $1M Bail
An accused torturer walked free this week after two months behind bars. According to a report, 37-year-old John Woeltz left Rikers Island on a $1 million bond this Thursday. His alleged partner, 33-year-old William Duplessie, remains in custody. Related Reading: Crypto In The Courtroom—2025 Class Ac...Bitcoinist
Fri, Aug 1
Ripple Exec Reveals What Will Drive The XRP Price Value
Ripple Labs Chief Technology Officer, David Schwartz, has offered rare and pointed clarity on what drives the XRP price value in the long term, despite the company’s recent spotlight on its new stablecoin, RLUSD. In a recent exchange with an XRP supporter on social media, Schwartz emphasized that th...NewsBTC
Fri, Aug 1
Pump.fun, Bitcoin and Sui fall sharply, ignoring SEC Chair Atkins' promise of crypto "golden age"
Paul Atkins, Chair of the Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), shared a bullish outlook for crypto regulation in the US in a recent speech. Chair Atkins said the changes within the commission’s approach to crypto firms could usher in the “golden age” for crypto during the Trump administration.
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Fri, Aug 1
Crypto slowdown drags Coinbase down
Coinbase shares crashed 15% on Friday after the company disappointed investors with weak second-quarter numbers. The crypto exchange posted a sharp drop in adjusted profit, pushing its stock to $321.68, the lowest it’s been in over a month. The selloff, which wiped out $14.3 billion in value, came after Coinbase reported just $33.2 million in […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Aug 1
Shiba Inu to Rally, But a New All-Time High May Take Time; Here’s the Top SHIB Alternative to Flip $1,500 Into $75,000 Fast
Shiba Inu’s path to a fresh all-time high may take patience, but Little Pepe (LILPEPE) is already turning heads with its breakneck presale momentum. Little Pepe (LILPEPE) recently stormed through its seventh stage weeks ahead of projections. Now in Stage 8 at the project is priced at $0.0017, a 70% climb from its opening price. […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Aug 1
U.S. Treasury is exploring blockchain for payments and decentralized computing
The U.S. Treasury is now working on ways to use blockchain for payments and decentralized computing, according to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who made the announcement Friday on X. He reiterated that the move was part of a broader plan under President Donald Trump to make the country a global crypto leader. “Under POTUS, we […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Aug 1
Trump’s US Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Still In Play, Director Reveals
According to a top White House official, the Donald Trump administration is pressing ahead with its plan to establish a US Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. Despite its brief mention in a recent digital assets policy report, the initiative remains firmly in play and is considered a key pillar of the admini...Bitcoinist
Fri, Aug 1
Fed leadership downplays job concerns as Trump eyes control
U.S. President Trump told the Federal Reserve board on Friday to remove Chair Jerome Powell if he keeps refusing to lower interest rates. He made the statement directly on Truth Social, calling Powell “a stubborn MORON” and saying the board “should assume control” and “do what everyone knows has to be done.” This came two […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Aug 1
Bitcoin Advanced Sentiment Index Reaches Bearish Levels: Futures Traders Show Caution
Bitcoin has broken down from the two-week consolidation range that held the market between $115,724 and $122,077, reaching a new local low near $114,000. The drop confirms a shift in short-term momentum, putting bulls on the defensive. The $117,000 level—previously a key support zone—now serves as t...NewsBTC
Fri, Aug 1
Trump raised $274 million by June 2025, backed by tech, oil, and crypto billionaires
Donald Trump has banked $274 million in political cash, pulled together through massive donations from top names in tech, oil, and crypto in just six months. The massive fundraising happened between January and June, and was revealed in new filings on Friday to the Federal Election Commission. According to the filing, the money came through […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Aug 1
Solana CME futures picked up in July, after the approval of the Rex-Osprey ETF
The newly launched Solana CME futures achieved another monthly peak in July, with open interest growing by 370% against the previous month. The potential for an ETF launch also boosted trading volumes. Interest in SOL futures trading on CME kept growing in July, as the product completed its first three months. Both open interest and […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Aug 1
U.S. stocks dropped sharply Friday after weak July jobs data and new Trump tariffs
Wall Street kicked off August with a massive sell-off after weak job numbers and fresh tariffs from President Donald Trump rattled investor confidence. According to data from CNBC, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by 640 points, dropping 1.4%. The S&P 500 lost 1.6%, while the Nasdaq Composite slumped 2.1%. Traders immediately dumped risk as […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Aug 1
SEC Chair Paul Atkins’ ‘Project Crypto’ Sets the Stage for the Next Cryptos to Explode
Yesterday, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Paul Atkins announced ‘Project Crypto’ – a bold new initiative he describes as ‘the SEC’s north star in aiding President Trump in his historic efforts to make America the crypto capital of the world.’ Ultimately, it aims to modernize US fi...Bitcoinist
Fri, Aug 1
Ethereum Elite Shift: ETH Foundation Loses Top‑3 Spot As Corporate Buyers Surge Ahead
The race for an Ethereum treasury reserve is heating up, as multiple big companies continue to accumulate the second-largest crypto asset at a rapid rate and scale. While accumulation at the institutional level has spiked, the Ethereum Foundation has lost its position as the leader in ETH holding ra...Bitcoinist
Fri, Aug 1
Cardano Price Prediction: As ADA Slows Down, Attention Shifts to $0.035 Altcoin Set to Soar Past $1 in 2025
Crypto investors are shifting gears fast, with Cardano (ADA) showing signs of fatigue and the timing couldn’t be more urgent. As July draws to a close, a new $0.035 altcoin, Mutuum Finance (MUTM), is creating serious buzz as the top summer pick poised to break the $1 mark in 2025. Momentum is building rapidly, and […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Aug 1
Best Altcoins to Buy Now – Grok’s Top 3 100x Picks in August 2025
What a wild month July turned out to be for altcoin investors! Not only did Bitcoin, the granddaddy of all cryptocurrencies, break out to fresh all-time highs, but major tokens like XRP, Solana, and Ethereum also staged impressive rallies. With the market now brimming with momentum heading into Augu...Bitcoinist
Fri, Aug 1
