As Ethereum scalability becomes a pressing need, Layer 2 solutions are stepping up with faster, cheaper transactions and innovative scaling technologies. While the major players dominate headlines, several low-cap Layer 2 tokens are quietly building momentum. With market caps under $5 million, these projects offer high-upside potential for early adopters betting on the next wave of blockchain infrastructure. Here are the top 5 you should have on your radar. Note: This list is sorted in no particular order  Moonveil ($MORE) Unit Price: $0.02094 Market Cap: $3.76M Volume (24H): $12.6M Moonveil.gg is a full-stack Web3 gaming ecosystem combining original & third-party The post Top 5 Layer2 Blockchain Tokens Below 5M Market Cap To Watch  appeared first on The Merkle News.

Other crypto firms are also reportedly considering applying for a national bank charter, following in the footsteps of Anchorage Digital Bank, which received a license in 2021.

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

Bitcoin is on the cusp of beating several historical all-time highs as a trader warns that "games are being played" in an increasingly volatile environment.

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Cointelegraph is in the Kingdom of Bhutan to check the state of crypto adoption in the eastern Himalayan country.

Crypto ETPs saw $17.8 billion of inflows in the first half of 2025, down 2.7% from last year’s $18.3 billion, according to CoinShares.

Kazakhstan’s central bank is set to establish a state-run crypto reserve, likely funded by seized digital assets and government-linked mining.

While seeing Circle as well-positioned in the market, JPMorgan analysts warned that competition is a potential threat to the stablecoin issuer.

The new compliance solution may cut billions in compliance costs for institutions looking to invest in the crypto economy.

Michael Saylor’s Strategy now holds 597,325 BTC, purchased for about $42.4 billion at an average price of $70,982 per coin.

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Bitcoin's price hovered around $107,000, showing technical strength as BTC’s chance of rising to new all-time highs appears to be increasing, new analysis suggested.

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More than 60 tokenized stocks are now live on Kraken, Bybit and Solana DeFi via Backed Finance’s xStocks.

Bitcoin adoption grew considerably in June, with 26 firms adding it to their balance sheets; meanwhile, Bitcoin’s hashrate fell 15%.

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BitMine Immersion Technologies raised $250 million through a private placement to establish an Ethereum treasury, signaling a shift away from its previous Bitcoin-centric approach.

Big Ethereum holders are shrinking their balances while mid-sized wallets grow, signaling possible whale selling and potential downward pressure on ETH price.

From Silk Road to today, dormant wallets and mixing tools are no longer enough to hide illicit funds onchain, as ZachXBT’s investigations continue to prove.

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Crypto's true value isn't in dismantling traditional finance, but in bridging it with decentralized innovation. The crypto industry can create a more open, efficient and resilient financial system that enhances, not replaces, established institutions.

“Most people aren’t equipped for true self-custody,” said Circuit’s founder and CEO, Harry Donnelly.

Bitcoin price action slides between increasingly thick walls of exchange order-book liquidity with just hours to go before two key candle closes.

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XRP price teases a breakout ahead, with big overhead resistance between $2.20 and $2.30 still in place and several key support levels below.

Robinhood is offering tokenized US stocks and ETFs on the Arbitrum blockchain to users in Europe.

Governor Greg Abbott signed a bill into law allowing Texas residents to use the precious metals for “day-to-day financial transactions” starting in May 2027.

Analyst Lyn Alden discusses whether Bitcoin has reached the top of the four-year market cycle and how to navigate the current macroeconomic uncertainty.

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Bitcoin continues to face sellers at $109,000 even as most traders anticipate all-time highs and select altcoins rally at the start of the week.

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REX Shares will launch the first US staked crypto ETF this week, giving investors direct exposure to SOL with staking rewards.

A lower court ruling will stand in a case involving a Coinbase user who filed a lawsuit against the IRS after the crypto exchange turned over transaction data.

Onchain data points to a major Bitcoin price rally in the making, while short-term price weakness highlights the absence of “new” buyers.

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Bitcoin could break past $110,000 as inflation pressures mount, equities rally, and passive capital flows grow on potential S&P; 500 rebalancing events.

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Europol reported that the investigation was ongoing, but authorities had made five arrests connected to a scheme that defrauded more than 5,000 people.

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.

Ether price enters the most bullish phase of a powerful trading pattern, but bearish headwinds could stall the rally in the short-term.

Solana's ETF launch sparks a brief rally, but fundamentals and institutional demand remain weak amid competition.

Other crypto firms are also reportedly considering applying for a national bank charter, following in the footsteps of Anchorage Digital Bank, which received a license in 2021.

Ethereum takes center stage as Bitmine commits $250 million in crypto and cash to catapult into top ETH holder ranks, redefining treasury strategy with institutional firepower. Bitmine Eyes Top ETH Holder Status With $250M Crypto and Cash Investment Ethereum treasury strategies are gaining institutional traction as Bitmine Immersion Technologies (NYSE American: BMNR) unveiled a $250 […]

Vanadi Coffee’s board has taken a bold step. On June 29, shareholders backed a plan to put up to €1 billion (about $1.17 billion) into Bitcoin. This move marks a sharp turn from its old ways. It also puts the tiny Spanish chain in the spotlight for big crypto bets. Related Reading: Economist Warns Trump’s Bitcoin Bet […]

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Circle’s move to create a federally regulated digital currency bank signals a massive leap toward integrating crypto infrastructure directly into the core of U.S. financial regulation. Circle Seeks OCC Approval to Establish Federally Regulated USDC Trust Bank A national charter pursuit from a leading stablecoin firm signals accelerating institutional integration of digital dollars into the […]

The Dogecoin price is once again in the spotlight, stirring up bullish excitement as a crypto analyst predicts a potential 58% upside move in the near term. After bouncing off key support zones, the analyst forecasts that a successful breakout above critical resistance levels could propel the altcoin to a new price high.  Dogecoin Price […]

Cardano and the rest of the altcoin market faced sizeable losses earlier in June Traders can look for short-term long setups on ADA if it can climb past $0.594 Cardano [ADA] has been trying The post Identifying Cardano's next short-term target as bulls seek reversal appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Bitcoin could break past $110,000 as inflation pressures mount, equities rally, and passive capital flows grow on potential S&P; 500 rebalancing events.

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Europol reported that the investigation was ongoing, but authorities had made five arrests connected to a scheme that defrauded more than 5,000 people.

Ether price enters the most bullish phase of a powerful trading pattern, but bearish headwinds could stall the rally in the short-term.

Solana's ETF launch sparks a brief rally, but fundamentals and institutional demand remain weak amid competition.

A regulated crypto staking ETF is set to debut in the U.S., unlocking yield potential and paving the way for a new era of compliant digital asset investing. New ETF Combines SOL Exposure With Staking Income in Regulated Structure A yield-bearing crypto investment vehicle is about to make its debut in the regulated U.S. market, […]

Market receiving recovery chance, but whales are not yet able to push above key resistance points

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The 24-hour Bitcoin liquidation heatmap showed high leverage liquidity across key price zones, and the volatility could trigger cascading liquidations. A strong weekly close above current resiThe post Bitcoin to $130K? - BTC traders, watch THESE levels next appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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ETH, the native cryptocurrency of the Ethereum network, shows a slight downtick of 0.4% during Monday’s trading session.…

XRP is emerging as the next big institutional crypto play as public companies embrace it as a treasury cornerstone, signaling explosive mainstream adoption. Wave of Public Firms Embracing XRP Sparks Institutional Crypto Shift A growing number of public companies are signaling a decisive pivot toward XRP as a strategic treasury asset, reshaping the narrative around […]

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Kazakhstan’s National Bank (NBK) has begun designing what could become the country’s first sovereign crypto-asset reserve, signalling a shift from piecemeal digital-asset oversight toward full-fledged strategic portfolio management. In a written response to a parliamentary inquiry, NBK Chairman Timur Suleimenov confirmed that “work is underway on the development of its formation and management concept,” adding […]

The increase in volume helped push XRP price higher

Solana's ETF launch sparks a brief rally, but fundamentals and institutional demand remain weak amid competition.

Whale inflows rose 42% as Toncoin defended support and gained network traction. DAA divergence hit +41%, signaling user activity growth ahead of price action. Toncoin [TON]recorded a 34% risThe post Toncoin: Can a 42% hike in whale inflows propel TON to $3.28? appeared first on AMBCrypto.

The Iran and Israel war came to a halt as the USA intervened. Owing to this, safe haven assets like gold and silver saw a decline in prices.  The bias in gold has now changed to sell; however, a retracement…

Institutional investors trust in Ethereum grows with strong ETF inflows

Ether price enters the most bullish phase of a powerful trading pattern, but bearish headwinds could stall the rally in the short-term.

California-based financial services firm Robinhood is in the process of building its own layer 2 blockchain on Arbitrum, according to a press release published by the company on Monday. The announcement also featured multiple products and services that will be rolled out to European Union (EU) customers, such as tokenized U.S. stocks, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), […]

BlockDAG’s $326M raise, live ecosystem, and DAG+PoW architecture may give it a path to the top 50 cryptos. Explore the data and tech behind the speculation. The idea of BlockDAG breaking into the top 50 crypto assets by market capitalization…

TLDR: Solana broke out of a bullish flag, signaling a continuation of its uptrend. Key Fibonacci support at $130 held firm, confirming bullish structure. Analysts target $170–$180 if the $145 zone holds through retest. Volume and price action confirm growing trader interest in SOL’s rally. Solana (SOL) appears to be entering a promising phase as [...] The post Solana Breaks Bullish Flag Pattern, Eyes $170 Target as Market Momentum Builds appeared first on Blockonomi.

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

The Bank of Korea reportedly suspended its central bank digital currency trials as participating banks are tempted by the government’s promise to allow stablecoins.

A trader under the handle qwatio has been liquidated eight times in the last week, with the latest a partial liquidation of an Ether position leveraged by 25X.

Hacked Iranian crypto exchange Nobitex is slated to resume withdrawal services, starting with verified users.

Bitcoin is on the cusp of beating several historical all-time highs as a trader warns that "games are being played" in an increasingly volatile environment.

• #bitcoin

Cointelegraph is in the Kingdom of Bhutan to check the state of crypto adoption in the eastern Himalayan country.

Crypto ETPs saw $17.8 billion of inflows in the first half of 2025, down 2.7% from last year’s $18.3 billion, according to CoinShares.

Kazakhstan’s central bank is set to establish a state-run crypto reserve, likely funded by seized digital assets and government-linked mining.

While seeing Circle as well-positioned in the market, JPMorgan analysts warned that competition is a potential threat to the stablecoin issuer.

The new compliance solution may cut billions in compliance costs for institutions looking to invest in the crypto economy.

Michael Saylor’s Strategy now holds 597,325 BTC, purchased for about $42.4 billion at an average price of $70,982 per coin.

• #bitcoin

Bitcoin's price hovered around $107,000, showing technical strength as BTC’s chance of rising to new all-time highs appears to be increasing, new analysis suggested.

• #bitcoin

More than 60 tokenized stocks are now live on Kraken, Bybit and Solana DeFi via Backed Finance’s xStocks.

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.

Bitcoin adoption grew considerably in June, with 26 firms adding it to their balance sheets; meanwhile, Bitcoin’s hashrate fell 15%.

• #bitcoin

BitMine Immersion Technologies raised $250 million through a private placement to establish an Ethereum treasury, signaling a shift away from its previous Bitcoin-centric approach.

Big Ethereum holders are shrinking their balances while mid-sized wallets grow, signaling possible whale selling and potential downward pressure on ETH price.

From Silk Road to today, dormant wallets and mixing tools are no longer enough to hide illicit funds onchain, as ZachXBT’s investigations continue to prove.

• #bitcoin

Crypto's true value isn't in dismantling traditional finance, but in bridging it with decentralized innovation. The crypto industry can create a more open, efficient and resilient financial system that enhances, not replaces, established institutions.

“Most people aren’t equipped for true self-custody,” said Circuit’s founder and CEO, Harry Donnelly.

Bitcoin price action slides between increasingly thick walls of exchange order-book liquidity with just hours to go before two key candle closes.

• #bitcoin

XRP price teases a breakout ahead, with big overhead resistance between $2.20 and $2.30 still in place and several key support levels below.

Robinhood is offering tokenized US stocks and ETFs on the Arbitrum blockchain to users in Europe.

Governor Greg Abbott signed a bill into law allowing Texas residents to use the precious metals for “day-to-day financial transactions” starting in May 2027.

Analyst Lyn Alden discusses whether Bitcoin has reached the top of the four-year market cycle and how to navigate the current macroeconomic uncertainty.

• #bitcoin

Bitcoin continues to face sellers at $109,000 even as most traders anticipate all-time highs and select altcoins rally at the start of the week.

• #bitcoin

REX Shares will launch the first US staked crypto ETF this week, giving investors direct exposure to SOL with staking rewards.

A lower court ruling will stand in a case involving a Coinbase user who filed a lawsuit against the IRS after the crypto exchange turned over transaction data.

Onchain data points to a major Bitcoin price rally in the making, while short-term price weakness highlights the absence of “new” buyers.

• #bitcoin

Bitcoin could break past $110,000 as inflation pressures mount, equities rally, and passive capital flows grow on potential S&P; 500 rebalancing events.

• #bitcoin

Europol reported that the investigation was ongoing, but authorities had made five arrests connected to a scheme that defrauded more than 5,000 people.

Europol reported that the investigation was ongoing, but authorities had made five arrests connected to a scheme that defrauded more than 5,000 people.

Since last week, the Bitcoin price has been grappling with the $108,000 barrier, which has also limited the…

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Bitcoin is showing resilience as it continues to struggle just below its $112,000 all-time high. Despite multiple failed attempts to break through, bulls have maintained strong control of the market, keeping BTC well above the key $100,000 demand level. Since rebounding from the $75,000 low in April, Bitcoin has climbed over 15%, with buyers stepping […]

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

Metaplanet has become the fifth-largest corporate Bitcoin holder after its latest $108 million purchase, which comes on the same day the Japanese firm issued 0% interest bonds to buy more.

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The Bank of Korea reportedly suspended its central bank digital currency trials as participating banks are tempted by the government’s promise to allow stablecoins.

A trader under the handle qwatio has been liquidated eight times in the last week, with the latest a partial liquidation of an Ether position leveraged by 25X.

Hacked Iranian crypto exchange Nobitex is slated to resume withdrawal services, starting with verified users.

Bitcoin is on the cusp of beating several historical all-time highs as a trader warns that "games are being played" in an increasingly volatile environment.

• #bitcoin

Cointelegraph is in the Kingdom of Bhutan to check the state of crypto adoption in the eastern Himalayan country.

Crypto ETPs saw $17.8 billion of inflows in the first half of 2025, down 2.7% from last year’s $18.3 billion, according to CoinShares.

Kazakhstan’s central bank is set to establish a state-run crypto reserve, likely funded by seized digital assets and government-linked mining.