Ethereum's dominance hurting smaller altcoins

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  The Bitcoin Hyper (HYPER) community, long focused on revamping Bitcoin through Layer 2 scaling, was caught off guard when a top trader on X (formerly Twitter) published a detailed thread naming Pepe Dollar (PEPD) as one of the top long-term altcoins to watch. The post quickly went viral within crypto circles, prompting HYPER’s Telegram groups to pin the thread and add PEPD to their internal watchlist. What stood out wasn’t just the price upside—it was the structure, scarcity, and satirical genius behind the project that turned heads. Pepe Dollar (PEPD) Stands for More Than Memes What initially looks like The post Bitcoin Hyper (HYPER) Community Add Pepe Dollar To Watch List As Top Trader Explains The Longterm Potential of PEPD In X Thread appeared first on The Merkle News.

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Pepeto blends meme energy with real infrastructure, offering a zero-fee exchange, PepetoSwap, and cross-chain bridge. At $0.000000143, it’s a rare ground-floor chance for an x100 meme coin. #sponsored

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The crypto world is holding its breath as the White House prepares to release its first comprehensive cryptocurrency policy report on July 30, 2025, including an important section on Bitcoin and XRP. Related Reading: eToro CEO Hints At Launching Own Blockchain Following Public Debut Dubbed a “regulatory Bible” by insiders, the report stems from President […]

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CoinDCX operator Neblio reportedly filed a complaint against software engineer Rahul Agarwal after discovering that his credentials had been compromised through his work laptop.

This made Phoenix Group the first company listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) to open a strategic cryptocurrency reserve, it said.

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Bitcoin market sentiment shrugs off a hawkish Fed FOMC meeting in an instant amid fresh promises of a US strategic Bitcoin reserve becoming a reality.

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$90B at the start of the year! Now it’s $160B! That’s a huge jump in the total market value of public companies holding crypto assets! The significant increase indicates that more investors are eager to enter crypto through traditional US stocks. This growth over the last six months highlights a broader shift in how companies […]

MARA received $73.3 million worth of Teraflux Bitcoin miners from Silicon Valley chip startup Auradine during the first half of 2025, according to the company’s latest quarterly filing. This article is from Theminermag, a trade publication for the cryptocurrency mining industry, focusing on the latest news and research on institutional bitcoin mining companies. The amount […]

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Popular chart analysis service TradingView contains a bug in the Fibonacci retracement technical analysis tool.

WLFI’s USD1 stablecoin will be used as a collateral asset on Falcon Finance, fueling regulatory concerns about potential conflicts of interest related to the Trump family-backed platform.

Sui Research’s new quantum-safe wallet upgrade method offers a hard fork-free solution for EdDSA-based blockchains, but does not apply to Bitcoin or Ethereum.

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TON, the blockchain natively integrated into Telegram’s 900 million-strong user base, is poised to become the first everyday blockchain by 2027, offering a user experience that makes Web3 feel like Web2.

Ethereum price is painting an ascending triangle pattern breakout with a price target of around $16,700.

The Bor layer, which handles transaction execution, did not experience any downtime and continued producing blocks, the Polygon team said.

Planck relies on a network of global processing units worth $40 million, the protocol said.

Traders anxiously await today’s FOMC results to see if a surprise Fed rate cut could ignite a Bitcoin rally toward $140,000.

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The White House’s digital asset task force calls on regulators to clarify crypto trading rules and accelerate innovation, as a major crypto bill becomes law and two more head to the Senate.

Bitcoin’s tight consolidation just below $120,000 suggests the bulls are holding on to their positions as they anticipate an uptick in volatility.

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As Ethereum turns 10, leaders from Consensys, Coinbase, RedStone, Optimism and GameSquare share what the next decade could look like for the evolving network.

A negative Coinbase Premium Index and the markets’ reaction to a disappointing Federal Reserve presser catalyzed a “big move” in Bitcoin price.

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Proposed filings aim to eliminate the need for individual ETF approvals and come a day after the SEC greenlit in-kind transactions for crypto funds.

Equity investment vehicles present ETH in a way that is palatable to investors in the legacy financial system, Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan says.

ETH onchain data predicts a rally to $4,500, but a bearish RSI divergence warns of a correction in the short term.

Markets responded with a 13% drop in share price after the company unveiled its $200 million Ether treasury plan.

The report rehashed many of the policy objectives touted by the Trump administration for regulating crypto in the United States.

If convicted of the three charges, the Tornado Cash developer could face more than 40 years in prison.

Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.

As Kraken eyes a $15 billion valuation and potential IPO, its Q2 report reveals growth and a shift toward TradFi products.

Robinhood saw its crypto revenue almost double to $160 million as CEO Vladimir Tenev confirmed plans to keep pushing its tokenization strategy in the US and abroad.

Over 10 million have been potentially targeted by a malware campaign designed to steal crypto and credentials, say cybersecurity researchers at Check Point.

Bolivia has signed an agreement with El Salvador to promote crypto as an alternative to traditional currencies amid its ongoing economic crisis.

Hank Huang, CEO of Kronos Research, said Ether ETFs offering yield through staking “flips the switch on demand,” boosting liquidity and greater onchain participation.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s comments dampened hopes for a September rate cut, which could lead to a slower crypto bull run, one analyst speculates.

DappRadar analyst Sara Gherghelas said 2025 Ethereum DApp activity appears on track to match or even surpass 2024, “suggesting that the current market momentum might be sustainable.”

Crypto-related securities class-action lawsuits are already near their total for the whole of 2024, Cornerstone Research says.

White House digital assets chief Bo Hines confirmed strategic Bitcoin reserve plans remain active despite the omission of any new details in a recent policy report.

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Ether rose 56% this month in its strongest monthly gain since July 2022 amid strong ETF flows and ETH treasury firm buying.

The latest acquisition pushes The Ether Machine’s total holdings to 334,757 ETH, far outpacing the Ethereum Foundation’s reported 234,000 ETH.

CryptoSlam data showed that the average sale value for NFTs climbed to $113.08, highest in six months.

The SOON Foundation has launched a $200K Token Redemption Program, offering guaranteed buybacks at $0.14 per token — an initiative aimed at restoring investor confidence after the early July market manipulation incident. The SOON Foundation has officially launched its SOON…

Security firm Check Point warns of a malware named JSCEAL that has been impersonating crypto platforms to lure in millions of victims to steal crypto related data, how does it work? In a recent blogpost, Check Point Research notified crypto…

Meme tokens have come a long way from being internet punchlines to becoming real players in the crypto world, with active communities and growing influence. While the big names get most of the spotlight, a new crop of lesser-known tokens within the Four.Meme ecosystem is starting to make waves. All with market caps under $10 million, these emerging projects are flying under the radar, but not for long. Whether you’re an investor hunting for the next big thing or just curious about where the meme coin scene is headed, these five tokens are worth keeping an eye on. Note: This The post Top 5 Four.Meme Ecosystem Tokens Below 10M Market Cap To Watch In July 2025 appeared first on The Merkle News.

  In early 2023, Pepecoin (PEPE) defied expectations. With zero roadmap and no utility, it exploded to multi-billion-dollar heights in weeks, driven purely by meme power. Now, over two years later, traders are seeing eerily similar signals—but this time, it’s Pepe Dollar (PEPD) leading the charge. Analysts and traders are now pointing to early PEPE-style momentum forming behind PEPD. But there’s a key difference: Pepe Dollar has real utility, scarce supply, and a focused narrative. Chart Structure Similar to Early PEPE Rally Crypto chartist @CryptoELLITES, known for his early PEPE calls, recently compared the PEPD price action to PEPE’s 2023 The post Pepecoin (Pepe coin) Successor Pepe Dollar (PEPD) Gains Consistent Momentum, Similar To Early 2023 Pepe appeared first on The Merkle News.

Ethereum-focused (ETH) blockchain firm BTCS Inc. has unveiled plans to raise up to $2 billion through share sales to expand its cryptocurrency holdings. The move was disclosed in a recent S-3 registration statement filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). BTCS To Accumulate More Ethereum? According to a recent S-3 filing with the […]

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Bitcoin rebounded from a “flash crash” on July 30, trading above $118,900 before dropping to below $118,700. The crash followed the U.S. Federal Reserve’s decision to maintain interest rates, causing BTC to plummet from around $118,600 to a low of $115,784. Flash Crash Triggers Significant Liquidations Bitcoin ( BTC) recovered from a late July 30 […]

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TLDR: SOL price defends $181 as buyers react to support near $174 amid bullish chart patterns. Falling wedge and double bottom hint at a potential breakout if SOL clears $188 with volume. SOL trading volume up 19% in 24 hours, signaling renewed interest from active traders. A move above $188 could target $195–$200, while a [...] The post Solana Bulls Hold $181 With $200 SOL Price Target Back in Sight appeared first on Blockonomi.

Popular chart analysis service TradingView contains a bug in the Fibonacci retracement technical analysis tool.

WLFI’s USD1 stablecoin will be used as a collateral asset on Falcon Finance, fueling regulatory concerns about potential conflicts of interest related to the Trump family-backed platform.

Sui Research’s new quantum-safe wallet upgrade method offers a hard fork-free solution for EdDSA-based blockchains, but does not apply to Bitcoin or Ethereum.

• #bitcoin

TON, the blockchain natively integrated into Telegram’s 900 million-strong user base, is poised to become the first everyday blockchain by 2027, offering a user experience that makes Web3 feel like Web2.

Ethereum price is painting an ascending triangle pattern breakout with a price target of around $16,700.

The Bor layer, which handles transaction execution, did not experience any downtime and continued producing blocks, the Polygon team said.

Planck relies on a network of global processing units worth $40 million, the protocol said.

Traders anxiously await today’s FOMC results to see if a surprise Fed rate cut could ignite a Bitcoin rally toward $140,000.

• #bitcoin

The White House’s digital asset task force calls on regulators to clarify crypto trading rules and accelerate innovation, as a major crypto bill becomes law and two more head to the Senate.

Bitcoin’s tight consolidation just below $120,000 suggests the bulls are holding on to their positions as they anticipate an uptick in volatility.

• #bitcoin

As Ethereum turns 10, leaders from Consensys, Coinbase, RedStone, Optimism and GameSquare share what the next decade could look like for the evolving network.

A negative Coinbase Premium Index and the markets’ reaction to a disappointing Federal Reserve presser catalyzed a “big move” in Bitcoin price.

• #bitcoin

Proposed filings aim to eliminate the need for individual ETF approvals and come a day after the SEC greenlit in-kind transactions for crypto funds.

Equity investment vehicles present ETH in a way that is palatable to investors in the legacy financial system, Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan says.

ETH onchain data predicts a rally to $4,500, but a bearish RSI divergence warns of a correction in the short term.

Markets responded with a 13% drop in share price after the company unveiled its $200 million Ether treasury plan.

The report rehashed many of the policy objectives touted by the Trump administration for regulating crypto in the United States.

If convicted of the three charges, the Tornado Cash developer could face more than 40 years in prison.

Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.

As Kraken eyes a $15 billion valuation and potential IPO, its Q2 report reveals growth and a shift toward TradFi products.

Robinhood saw its crypto revenue almost double to $160 million as CEO Vladimir Tenev confirmed plans to keep pushing its tokenization strategy in the US and abroad.

Over 10 million have been potentially targeted by a malware campaign designed to steal crypto and credentials, say cybersecurity researchers at Check Point.

Bolivia has signed an agreement with El Salvador to promote crypto as an alternative to traditional currencies amid its ongoing economic crisis.

Hank Huang, CEO of Kronos Research, said Ether ETFs offering yield through staking “flips the switch on demand,” boosting liquidity and greater onchain participation.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s comments dampened hopes for a September rate cut, which could lead to a slower crypto bull run, one analyst speculates.

DappRadar analyst Sara Gherghelas said 2025 Ethereum DApp activity appears on track to match or even surpass 2024, “suggesting that the current market momentum might be sustainable.”

Crypto-related securities class-action lawsuits are already near their total for the whole of 2024, Cornerstone Research says.

White House digital assets chief Bo Hines confirmed strategic Bitcoin reserve plans remain active despite the omission of any new details in a recent policy report.

• #bitcoin

Ether rose 56% this month in its strongest monthly gain since July 2022 amid strong ETF flows and ETH treasury firm buying.

The latest acquisition pushes The Ether Machine’s total holdings to 334,757 ETH, far outpacing the Ethereum Foundation’s reported 234,000 ETH.

CryptoSlam data showed that the average sale value for NFTs climbed to $113.08, the highest in six months.

Abu Dhabi-headquartered bitcoin miner Phoenix Group, listed on the ADX, reported strong financial and operational results for Q2 2025, highlighting the formalization of a digital asset treasury valued at over $150 million, making it the first ADX-listed company to do so. The treasury primarily consists of 514 BTC and over 630,000 SOL. The company generated […]

CryptoSlam data showed that the average sale value for NFTs climbed to $113.08, the highest in six months.

ALGO price is testing a pivotal support zone after breaking out of a bullish double bottom pattern as momentum resets for a potential 40% surge. Algorand (ALGO) price is currently in a breakout retest phase, trading just above the neckline…

A year after lifting its ban on cryptocurrencies, Bolivia has partnered with El Salvador to advance its digital asset policy and infrastructure. Is Bolivia going all in on crypto? Bolivia, a country grappling with economic instability, and El Salvador, one…

Over 10 million have been potentially targeted by a malware campaign designed to steal crypto and credentials, say cybersecurity researchers at Check Point.

Bolivia has signed an agreement with El Salvador to promote crypto as an alternative to traditional currencies amid its ongoing economic crisis.

Hank Huang, CEO of Kronos Research, said Ether ETFs offering yield through staking “flips the switch on demand,” boosting liquidity and greater onchain participation.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s comments dampened hopes for a September rate cut, which could lead to a slower crypto bull run, one analyst speculates.

DappRadar analyst Sara Gherghelas said 2025 Ethereum DApp activity appears on track to match or even surpass 2024, “suggesting that the current market momentum might be sustainable.”

Crypto-related securities class-action lawsuits are already near their total for the whole of 2024, Cornerstone Research says.

White House digital assets chief Bo Hines confirmed strategic Bitcoin reserve plans remain active despite the omission of any new details in a recent policy report.

• #bitcoin

Ether rose 56% this month in its strongest monthly gain since July 2022 amid strong ETF flows and ETH treasury firm buying.

The latest acquisition pushes The Ether Machine’s total holdings to 334,757 ETH, far outpacing the Ethereum Foundation’s reported 234,000 ETH.

  With Ethereum (ETH) ETFs crossing $20 billion in AUM and weekly deposits hitting 10,000 ETH into BlackRock’s ETHA fund, institutional confidence in Ethereum has never been stronger. But retail and whale investors alike are already asking the next question: “How do I multiply ETH before it hits $10,000?” One emerging answer? Buy Pepe Dollar (PEPD), a deflationary memeFi token that’s making noise for all the right reasons. Pepe Dollar (PEPD): Ethereum-Native, Profits-First, Meme-Backed Built entirely on Ethereum’s Layer 2 infrastructure, Pepe Dollar (PEPD) offers a play-to-earn, mint-to-earn, and stake-to-grow model with cultural firepower and real upside. Early investors in The post Ethereum Investors Buy Pepe Dollar To Double Ethereum Holdings Before ETH Breaks $10K, How To Join PEPD appeared first on The Merkle News.

The crypto market is heating up once more, and two names are making serious waves: Solana and Rollblock. One is a battle-tested Layer 1 with billions in volume, the other a stealthy new entry rewriting what blockchain utility can look like. Some traders see Solana tripling in 2025, but for others, it’s Rollblock that carries [...] The post Solana (SOL) Price Predicted To Treble In 2025 But Investors Are Eyeing 50x Gains With RollBlock appeared first on Blockonomi.

TLDR: Bengaluru police arrest Coindcx engineer after $44M theft tied to stolen credentials. Hackers moved stolen crypto into six wallets using access from Agarwal’s laptop. Coindcx CEO assures users customer funds remain secure despite major operational loss. Crypto community debates insider risks after breach exposes security vulnerabilities. A major breach has shaken one of India’s [...] The post $44M Coindcx Crypto Theft Traced, Engineer Detained appeared first on Blockonomi.

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson has made one of the most ambitious predictions yet for ADA, stating that the token could surge to between $80 and $800. Related Reading: Cardano Under Fire: $600 Million IOG Audit Set For August, Says Hoskinson In a recent interview with Blockworks, Hoskinson proposed that ADA could become the yield-generating layer […]

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The latest acquisition pushes The Ether Machine’s total holdings to 334,757 ETH, surpassing the Ethereum Foundation’s reported 234,000 ETH.

Ripple aims to double down on institutional DeFi expansion with its new hire

LOKA staged a strong rally earlier today as more exchanges pledged their support for its ongoing migration to Arena-Z. According to data from crypto.news, League of Kingdoms (LOKA) shot up 606% to an intraday high of $0.82 on July 31…