Bitcoin squeezes shorts in $108K spike as US jobs drop most in 2 years
Bitcoin shorts are suddenly on the receiving end of punishment as a US employment data surprise injects fresh volatility into BTC price action.
The ‘Venmo moment’ for crypto? Binance Pay’s scan-and-send upgrade gets us close
Copy-pasting addresses and double-checking characters may soon be obsolete. With Send On-Chain and Send via Contact, Binance Pay reduces crypto transfers to two steps: scan or select, then send. The era of Web3 wallet gymnastics seems over. According to a…
Belgium’s KBC Bank to Offer Bitcoin and Ethereum Trading to Retail Clients This Fall
TLDR: KBC will offer direct Bitcoin and Ethereum trading to retail users via its Bolero app. The bank is applying for CASP status as part of a MiCA-compliant crypto service rollout. KBC is the first major Belgian bank to launch in-house crypto trading for retail clients. Other banks like Belfius and ING remain cautious, monitoring [...] The post Belgium’s KBC Bank to Offer Bitcoin and Ethereum Trading to Retail Clients This Fall appeared first on Blockonomi.
Fidelity: Bitcoin Could Be Part of New World Order
According to Fidelitys' Jurrien Timmer, Bitcoin could become part of a new financial regime, in which the dollar (at least partially) loses its dominance
Best Wallet Now WalletConnect Certified – Self-Custody Just Got a Major Upgrade
Best Wallet, a top-tier self-custodial wallet, just got a major stamp of approval: It’s now officially WalletConnect certified. Such certification demonstrates that Best Wallet has seamless dApp integration, intuitive-enough design, and rock-solid infrastructure crypto inter-connectivity and trading. Highlighting the significance of this achievement, it places Best Wallet alongside some of the most trusted and reputable […]
Bitcoin ETFs Bounce Back With $408 Million Inflow
Bitcoin ETFs rebounded in force with a $408 million net inflow, marking a sharp reversal from the previous day’s outflow. Ether ETFs, meanwhile, posted a minor $1.82 million outflow, weighed down by a large exit from Blackrock’s ETHA. Bitcoin Funds Rally After Brief Lull as Eight Spot ETF Products Log Inflows Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) […]
IMF denies Pakistan’s proposal to offer cheap power to Bitcoin, crypto miners
The IMF's rejection highlights challenges in balancing economic growth with sustainable energy policies in developing nations. The post IMF denies Pakistan’s proposal to offer cheap power to Bitcoin, crypto miners appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Crypto’s Breakthrough Moment Is Finally Here, Vitalik Buterin Says
Ethereum’s co‑founder Vitalik Buterin opened the annual EthCC gathering on July 2 with a clear message: crypto has crossed a major line. Related Reading: Corporate Bitcoin Holdings Surge Past 3 Million BTC As Treasury Firms Multiply–Report He said that after a 10‑15 year run, what began as a niche playground is now firmly in the spotlight. Institutions […]
Quantum computers could bring lost Bitcoin back to life: Here’s how
Quantum computing could enable the reverse engineering of private keys from publicly exposed ones, putting the security of Bitcoin holders at risk.
Polkadot hits key $3.75 zone as range-bound structure begins to form
Polkadot is revisiting levels last seen in October 2023. The $3.75 support zone is critical for a potential reversal, with signs pointing to a larger range-bound structure forming. Polkadot (DOT) is trading at historical lows near the $3.75 mark, a…
Stellar (XLM) Golden Cross Delayed, But There's a Catch
Stellar still locked in death cross despite recent market rebound
DOJ Tracks $40K of $250K Stolen in Crypto Scam Linked to Trump Fundraiser
TLDR: DOJ tracks scammers who spoofed a Trump-Vance email to steal over $250K in USDT from a single donor. The phishing domain swapped an “I” for an “L” to mimic the real inaugural committee address. The FBI traced $40K in laundered funds and initiated a civil forfeiture to recover the assets. DOJ credits Tether for [...] The post DOJ Tracks $40K of $250K Stolen in Crypto Scam Linked to Trump Fundraiser appeared first on Blockonomi.
Dow Jones eyes 45,000 level after strong jobs report
The S&P 500 hit a new record high while the Dow Jones Industrial Average opened higher on Thursday, July 3, as U.S. stocks climbed following a positive market reaction to the latest jobs data. As investors digested the non-farm payrolls…
Top Presales to Soar as Ripple Seeks US Bank License: Institutions Are Hot on Crypto
Ripple has officially applied for a national bank charter to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC). The crypto company already holds a state-level license from New York’s NYDFS. If it now secures a bank charter, it would become the only stablecoin with both federal and state oversight, boosting the credibility of $RLUSD […]
YZi Labs joins Goldman Sachs, Citadel in $135m Canton Network push
YZi Labs is now part of a growing alliance of regulated and crypto-native players funding Digital Asset’s Canton Network, a blockchain aiming to merge Wall Street-scale operations with on-chain privacy and composability. On July 3, YZi Labs, the venture capital…
Bitcoin dices with $110K as US jobs beat takes Fed rate cut 'off table'
Bitcoin reverses its push beyond $110,000 as markets discount the odds of the Federal Reserve lowering interest rates before September.
Michael Saylor Issues Hot Bitcoin ‘Top Gun’ Tweet: ‘Let's Go Faster’
Major Bitcoin evangelist reaffirms his bullish BTC stance
Huge 848,902 BTC Held by 51 Bitcoin Treasury Companies, But Here's Big Catch
Recently published analytics report reveals "Bitcoin treasury boom," which is only just starting
Ripple CTO Breaks Silence on Choice of Ripple Naming
Ripple CTO David Schwartz addresses long-standing curiosity in XRP community
South Africa’s First NFT Marketplace, Momint, Shuts Down Amid Market Pressures
Momint, a South African Web3 and crypto startup, has announced its closure due to rising operational costs, limited user growth, and a challenging funding environment. Founded in 2021, it was recognized as the country’s first NFT marketplace supporting local currency transactions and gained attention with significant NFT sales. The company raised $2.1 million in seed […]
BlackRock Wants Bitcoin Higher—IBIT Now Out-Earns Their S&P 500 Fund
BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) has surpassed the firm’s long-established iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (IVV) in annual revenue generation. The development, first highlighted in a June 2 report by Bloomberg, marks a milestone moment for institutional adoption and exposes a growing financial incentive among traditional giants to see BTC’s price rise. BlackRock’s New Game: […]
Pakistan Bitcoin mining plan in limbo as IMF rejects power subsidies: Report
The IMF has reportedly blocked Pakistan’s plan to use cheap electricity for crypto mining, warning it could destabilize the energy market.
Bitwise: Bitcoin will hit $200,000 by the end of 2025, ETH and SOL won’t update ATHs this year
On June 30, 2025, a reputable asset management company, Bitwise, released a Mid-Year Scorecard document, containing predictions for the second half of the year and analyzing how correct they were about the first half of 2025 in December 2024. According…
Bitcoin price rallied 80% the last time BTC funding rates flipped red
A large cluster of potential short liquidations near $111,320 could trigger a squeeze to accelerate Bitcoin’s next leg higher into price discovery.
MiCA enforcement still fragmented across EU, says Bitpanda exec
Bitpanda’s public affairs lead, Benedikt Faupel, told Cointelegraph that while MiCA brings long-awaited regulatory clarity, harmonization is still lacking.
PayPal’s Peter Thiel Backs New Crypto Bank, Drives Interest in the Best Crypto to Buy Now
A group of tech heavyweights have joined PayPal’s co-founder Peter Thiel in building Erebor – a new federally chartered bank designed to serve crypto, AI, and defense startups. While many traditional banks remain wary of crypto, Erebor’s formation signals growing institutional confidence in digital assets. And with that being said, now may be the best […]
Dogecoin price rebounds, eyes $0.26 if momentum builds
DOGE price has bounced strongly from its recent low at $0.143, reclaiming key support and setting up for a potential move towards $0.26. Dogecoin (DOGE) has recently broke down from a descending triangle pattern, falling below the key horizontal support…
Pepe Coin price eyes 70% surge as whale accumulation rises
Pepe Coin price made a bullish breakout on Thursday, July 3, as cryptocurrencies bounced back and whale accumulation continued. Pepe (PEPE), the second-biggest Ethereum (ETH) meme coin, jumped to $0.0000107, its highest level since June 17. This rally coincided with…
Michael Saylor’s Strategy hit with class-action lawsuit over $5.9 billion BTC loss
Strategy’s high-stakes bet on Bitcoin has earned praise across the industry, but that same bold mission may now be brewing legal troubles for the firm. A class-action lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia…
Best Wallet теперь сертифицирован WalletConnect: скачайте топовый некастодиальный криптокошелек
Лучший некастодиальный криптокошелек Best Wallet стал участником программы WalletConnect Certified, что стало важным достижением для этого молодого проекта. Программа сертификации от WalletConnect присуждает престижный золотой значок только тем кошелькам, которые соответствуют высоким требованиям по безопасности и качеству пользовательского опыта. Это гарантирует пользователям, что кошелек соответствует лучшим отраслевым стандартам. В рамках сертификации эксперты оценивают безопасность, техническую […]
Gate Launches xStocks Trading Section, Bridging Crypto Finance and Global Capital Markets
This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. In July 2025, Gate, a global leading digital asset trading platform, officially launched its xStocks trading section, covering both spot and futures markets. The initial listings include 8 popular tokenized stocks, such as COINX, NVDAX, CRCLX, AAPLX, METAX, HOODX, TSLAX, and GOOGLX, enabling global users to […]
Bitcoin could retest $90K as Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill set stage for liquidity crunch: Arthur Hayes
A potential liquidity drain from US fiscal policies could temporarily pressure Bitcoin, but long-term bullish trends remain intact. The post Bitcoin could retest $90K as Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill set stage for liquidity crunch: Arthur Hayes appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Here’s why Bitcoin and other cryptos are up today
Bitcoin and most crypto tokens are rising today, potentially signaling the beginning of a new crypto bull run. Bitcoin (BTC) surged above the key resistance level of $110,000 for the first time in nearly a month. Similarly, most altcoins jumped,…
111,518,676,500 SHIB Mystery Stuns Major US Exchange Coinbase: What's Going On?
Ghost Shiba Inu whale empties Coinbase for 111,518,676,500 SHIB in just 24 hours
Chile Cracks Down on Tren de Aragua’s Crypto Money Laundering Scheme
Chile recently cracked down on a money laundering scheme that involved moving millions of dollars to various countries, including Venezuela, Colombia, the U.S., Paraguay, Mexico, Spain, and Argentina. The Tren de Aragua used crypto assets to launder some of these criminal funds. Chile Dismantles Tren de Aragua’s Crypto Money Laundering Operation Cryptocurrency has become yet […]
John Smedley’s studio raises $30.5M for new shooter built on Etherlink
Gaming industry veteran John Smedley is making his first foray into Web3 gaming with a new AAA shooter featuring Tezos layer-2 blockchain Etherlink.
Why can't Bitcoin price break $112K all-time highs? BTC analysts explain
The absence of new buyers and FOMO-driven greed are key factors that could keep Bitcoin price pinned below $112,000 for longer that many think.
Standard Chartered Predicts Best Q3-Q4 for Bitcoin: $BTCBULL Presale Surges
If Standard Chartered’s latest report containing fresh predictions for Bitcoin is anything to go by, the coming 6 months of 2025 could offer an unprecedented window of opportunity for long-term HODLers of the asset. According to the UK bank’s analyst Geoff Kendrick, $BTC could hit new all-time highs in Q3 and Q4, fueled by institutional […]
Twitter User Claims TradingView Has Ignored a Fibonacci Retracement Bug for 5 Years
Popular chart analysis service TradingView contains a bug in the Fibonacci retracement technical analysis tool.
Bitcoin price target ‘sits around $170K’ as global M2 supply reaches record high
Bitcoin's bullish outlook strengthens as the US dollar drops 10.8% in its worst H1 performance since 1973.
Trump’s crypto ventures have added $620M to his net worth — Report
With the US president’s ties to his family-backed business, World Liberty Financial, and a memecoin launch, Donald Trump has seen his personal wealth increase by millions in 2025.
Bitcoin’s STH cost basis suggests $117K is the next stop for BTC price
Bitcoin’s onchain and technical data suggest that the upside is not over for BTC price.
SOL news update: REX Shares Solana ETF boosts price, but for how long?
SOL rallied after the launch of the REX Shares Solana ETF, but bulls need to hold the price above $160.
Will Bitcoin benefit from ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ passage and US debt ceiling increase?
Traders say Bitcoin will benefit from the proposed $5 trillion increase to the US debt ceiling, but data could suggest otherwise.
Cake Wallet onboards dEURO decentralized stablecoin, offers 10% yield on collateral
The dEURO is overcollateralized by other digital assets such as Bitcoin, Ether and Monero.
BNB news update: Bulls target $719 after successful Maxwell upgrade
BNB Smart Chain’s Maxwell upgrade has ignited the bulls, opening the door for a rally toward new year-to-date highs.
SEC ends ‘regulation through enforcement,’ calls tokenization 'innovation'
In a media interview, Chair Paul Atkins pledged to empower businesses to innovate through tokenization.
LTC under $90: Buying opportunity or warning sign?
LTC price fell under $90, but multiple factors suggest Q4 2025 could be an exciting time for the altcoin.
Crypto should be about freeing people, not esoteric tech — Vitalik Buterin
Vitalik Buterin’s presentation at the EthCC event comes amid an inflection point for the crypto industry as it attempts to reconcile growth and the Cypherpunk ethos.
Is Zohran Mamdani really that bad for New York’s crypto industry?
Zohran Mamdani has made waves after his primary election victory, but what would he mean for the crypto industry in NYC?
Here’s what happened in crypto today
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.
OpenAI says Robinhood tokens are not equity in the company
The platform’s OpenAI private equity tokens were disavowed by the company, prompting OpenAI co-founder Elon Musk to call the AI firm “fake.”
Bitcoin rallies to $109.7K but pro traders question BTC’s price momentum
Bitcoin moved closer to its all-time high today, but several data points suggest pro traders are not on board yet.
Ripple applies for US banking license, joining crypto rush for legitimacy
Ripple has followed Circle in looking to be its own bank after Congress moved ahead with a bill to regulate stablecoin issuers under the national bank regulator.
Crypto billionaire bit off kidnapper’s finger during ambush: Report
Crypto billionaire Tim Heath lost a tooth but took a finger in a 30-second struggle with kidnappers in Estonia last year, a court has heard.
BlackRock Bitcoin ETF earns more than its flagship S&P 500 fund
BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF is earning more in annual fees than the firm’s signature S&P; 500 fund, despite having an expense ratio almost nine times higher.
First Solana staking ETF hits $12M in ‘healthy’ first trading day
REX-Osprey’s groundbreaking Solana staking ETF overcame SEC hurdles and posted $33 million in first-day volume.
Bitcoin aims for new highs as BTC futures activity highlights paradigm shift
Bitcoin’s rally above $109,000 was backed by strong onchain and technical signals.
Bitcoin may tap $116K in July amid ‘perfect storm’ of macro catalysts
A move to $116,000 represents a 6.45% jump from Bitcoin’s price at the time of publication.
North Korean hackers targeting crypto projects with unusual Mac exploit
The malware bypasses Apple’s memory protections and deploys an infostealer payload targeting crypto wallets.
US probes negotiator suspected of taking crypto ransomware money
DigitalMint President Marc Grens confirmed in a statement to Cointelegraph that an employee is under investigation and has been fired from the firm.
TradFi body urges SEC reject special treatment for tokenized stocks
A finance industry trade group says tokenized stock offerings shouldn’t get a Securities and Exchange Commission exemption but instead go through the “notice and comment process.”
Ethereum Community Foundation forms with ‘mandate’ for $10K ETH
Ethereum core developer Zak Cole has launched the Ethereum Community Foundation to “do what the [Ethereum Foundation] won’t.”
DOJ recovers $40K crypto from Trump-Vance inaugural scam, credits Tether
Federal prosecutors traced and seized $40,000 in crypto from scammers posing as Trump-Vance Inaugural Committee officials.
Tether USDT challenges Circle’s lead on BitPay payments in 2025
USDC transactions on BitPay accounted for almost double that of USDT in 2024, but the trend has shifted in favor of Tether this year.
JD.com, Ant Group push yuan stablecoins to challenge US dollar dominance
JD.com and Ant Group are reportedly lobbying Chinese regulators to launch yuan-based stablecoins to boost the currency’s global role and counter US dollar-pegged tokens.
Crypto theft campaign hits Firefox users with wallet clones
Over 40 fake Firefox extensions impersonating popular crypto wallets have been used in an ongoing campaign to steal users’ wallet credentials.
Bitcoin Suisse legal chief flags gaps in EU, Swiss stablecoin rules
Peter Märkl, general counsel at Bitcoin Suisse, criticized both EU and Swiss stablecoin regulations as inadequate and burdensome.
ChatGPT vs X: Which is better at first spotting the next big crypto narrative?
Crypto traders use ChatGPT and X to catch early signals, combining AI-driven analysis with real-time sentiment. But each comes with its risks.
XRP Traders Move Into MAGACOIN FINANCE at $0.00012255 — Sui & Pi Fail to Capture Same Attention
As the crypto market charges into the second half of the year, it’s clear that narratives continue to shape investor flows as much as fundamentals. While XRP enjoys a wave of optimism thanks to regulatory breakthroughs, traders are increasingly diversifying into newer, story-driven assets. In particular, MAGACOIN FINANCE is emerging as a notable destination for [...] The post XRP Traders Move Into MAGACOIN FINANCE at $0.00012255 — Sui & Pi Fail to Capture Same Attention appeared first on Blockonomi.
Ethereum surpasses $2,600 threshold in rally fueled by U.S. payroll numbers
Ethereum rockets above $2,600 in a recent bullish run as it awakens from a previous slump. The token has seen an increase of trading volume following drop in U.S. payroll numbers. Recent data from crypto.news shows that ETH (ETH) is…
Celsius Secures Judge Approval To Pursue $4 Billion Lawsuit Against Tether
A US bankruptcy judge has granted permission for Celsius Network, the bankrupt cryptocurrency lender, to pursue its lawsuit against Tether, the issuer of the market’s largest stablecoin, USDT. Celsius Alleges ‘Fire Sale’ Of BTC According to the filing, Celsius claims that it was in the process of preparing Bitcoin (BTC) to meet a collateral demand […]
ChatGPT vs X: Which is better at first spotting the next big crypto narrative?
Crypto traders use ChatGPT and X to catch early signals, combining AI-driven analysis with real-time sentiment. But each comes with its risks.
Twitter User Claims TradingView Has Ignored a Fibonacci Retracement Bug for 5 Years
Popular chart analysis service TradingView contains a bug in the Fibonacci retracement technical analysis tool.
Bitcoin price target ‘sits around $170K’ as global M2 supply reaches record high
Bitcoin's bullish outlook strengthens as the US dollar drops 10.8% in its worst H1 performance since 1973.
Trump’s crypto ventures have added $620M to his net worth — Report
With the US president’s ties to his family-backed business, World Liberty Financial, and a memecoin launch, Donald Trump has seen his personal wealth increase by millions in 2025.
Bitcoin’s STH cost basis suggests $117K is the next stop for BTC price
Bitcoin’s onchain and technical data suggest that the upside is not over for BTC price.
SOL news update: REX Shares Solana ETF boosts price, but for how long?
SOL rallied after the launch of the REX Shares Solana ETF, but bulls need to hold the price above $160.
Will Bitcoin benefit from ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ passage and US debt ceiling increase?
Traders say Bitcoin will benefit from the proposed $5 trillion increase to the US debt ceiling, but data could suggest otherwise.
Cake Wallet onboards dEURO decentralized stablecoin, offers 10% yield on collateral
The dEURO is overcollateralized by other digital assets such as Bitcoin, Ether and Monero.
BNB news update: Bulls target $719 after successful Maxwell upgrade
BNB Smart Chain’s Maxwell upgrade has ignited the bulls, opening the door for a rally toward new year-to-date highs.
SEC ends ‘regulation through enforcement,’ calls tokenization 'innovation'
In a media interview, Chair Paul Atkins pledged to empower businesses to innovate through tokenization.
LTC under $90: Buying opportunity or warning sign?
LTC price fell under $90, but multiple factors suggest Q4 2025 could be an exciting time for the altcoin.
Crypto should be about freeing people, not esoteric tech — Vitalik Buterin
Vitalik Buterin’s presentation at the EthCC event comes amid an inflection point for the crypto industry as it attempts to reconcile growth and the Cypherpunk ethos.
Is Zohran Mamdani really that bad for New York’s crypto industry?
Zohran Mamdani has made waves after his primary election victory, but what would he mean for the crypto industry in NYC?
Here’s what happened in crypto today
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.
OpenAI says Robinhood tokens are not equity in the company
The platform’s OpenAI private equity tokens were disavowed by the company, prompting OpenAI co-founder Elon Musk to call the AI firm “fake.”
Bitcoin rallies to $109.7K but pro traders question BTC’s price momentum
Bitcoin moved closer to its all-time high today, but several data points suggest pro traders are not on board yet.
Ripple applies for US banking license, joining crypto rush for legitimacy
Ripple has followed Circle in looking to be its own bank after Congress moved ahead with a bill to regulate stablecoin issuers under the national bank regulator.
Crypto billionaire bit off kidnapper’s finger during ambush: Report
Crypto billionaire Tim Heath lost a tooth but took a finger in a 30-second struggle with kidnappers in Estonia last year, a court has heard.
BlackRock Bitcoin ETF earns more than its flagship S&P 500 fund
BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF is earning more in annual fees than the firm’s signature S&P; 500 fund, despite having an expense ratio almost nine times higher.
First Solana staking ETF hits $12M in ‘healthy’ first trading day
REX-Osprey’s groundbreaking Solana staking ETF overcame SEC hurdles and posted $33 million in first-day volume.
Bitcoin aims for new highs as BTC futures activity highlights paradigm shift
Bitcoin’s rally above $109,000 was backed by strong onchain and technical signals.
Bitcoin may tap $116K in July amid ‘perfect storm’ of macro catalysts
A move to $116,000 represents a 6.45% jump from Bitcoin’s price at the time of publication.
North Korean hackers targeting crypto projects with unusual Mac exploit
The malware bypasses Apple’s memory protections and deploys an infostealer payload targeting crypto wallets.
US probes negotiator suspected of taking crypto ransomware money
DigitalMint President Marc Grens confirmed in a statement to Cointelegraph that an employee is under investigation and has been fired from the firm.
TradFi body urges SEC reject special treatment for tokenized stocks
A finance industry trade group says tokenized stock offerings shouldn’t get a Securities and Exchange Commission exemption but instead go through the “notice and comment process.”
Ethereum Community Foundation forms with ‘mandate’ for $10K ETH
Ethereum core developer Zak Cole has launched the Ethereum Community Foundation to “do what the [Ethereum Foundation] won’t.”
DOJ recovers $40K crypto from Trump-Vance inaugural scam, credits Tether
Federal prosecutors traced and seized $40,000 in crypto from scammers posing as Trump-Vance Inaugural Committee officials.
Tether USDT challenges Circle’s lead on BitPay payments in 2025
USDC transactions on BitPay accounted for almost double that of USDT in 2024, but the trend has shifted in favor of Tether this year.
JD.com, Ant Group push yuan stablecoins to challenge US dollar dominance
JD.com and Ant Group are reportedly lobbying Chinese regulators to launch yuan-based stablecoins to boost the currency’s global role and counter US dollar-pegged tokens.