TLDR: GENIUS Act mandates full asset backing and bans algorithmic stablecoins in the U.S. SEC and CFTC sidelined from direct stablecoin oversight under the new framework. The bill promotes U.S. dollar strength in digital markets against global competitors. Ripple and industry leaders praised the act as a long-needed move toward crypto clarity. A new chapter [...] The post GENIUS Act Passes in House, Paves Way for Clear U.S. Stablecoin Rules appeared first on Blockonomi.

Key Takeaways Solana could be primed for a massive breakout if historical lead by ETH and subsequent rotation repeat.  However, the market was ETH-focused as of the time of writing.    The post Solana rally incoming? - How Ethereum could trigger SOL price surge appeared first on AMBCrypto.

The White House confirmed President Donald Trump’s opposition to a central bank digital currency and reiterated his support for easing taxation on everyday crypto transactions through a proposed de minimis exemption. Trump Pushes U.S. Toward ‘Crypto Capital’ Status At Wednesday’s White House press briefing, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt addressed the administration’s ongoing cryptocurrency agenda, including […]

Staking for crypto exchange-traded funds has been a feature long sought by traditional financial institutions and asset managers.

On July 17, 2025, a historic day for the entire crypto industry, the House of Representatives passed all three major crypto bills, marking a crucial victory for digital asset proponents. The country’s stablecoin bill, the GENIUS Act, in particular, is now set to be presented to President Donald Trump, marking the potential for the first […]

SharpLink amends sales agreement to raise $5B for Ethereum purchases, expanding its crypto gaming and ETH treasury strategy. The post SharpLink amends sales agreement to raise $5B for Ethereum purchases appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Bitcoin Magazine Finland Joins the Bitcoin Conference Map with BTCHel BTCHel is the newest stop on the global Bitcoin conference circuit, bringing Bitcoiners to Helsinki, Finland, for the first large-scale Bitcoin event in the Nordics. This post Finland Joins the Bitcoin Conference Map with BTCHel first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Joakim Book.

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Bitcoin Magazine US House Passes Bitcoin, Crypto Market Structure Bill The CLARITY Act The bill now heads to the Senate for consideration, bringing the US one step closer to establishing a clear regulatory framework for Bitcoin and other digital commodities. This post US House Passes Bitcoin, Crypto Market Structure Bill The CLARITY Act first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Oscar Zarraga Perez.

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TLDR: Pakistan and El Salvador signed an MoU to advance Bitcoin adoption and government-level integration. Pakistan will adopt lessons from El Salvador’s BTC reserve and public wallet infrastructure. Michael Saylor backed Pakistan’s regulatory push during talks with the Finance Ministry. Both nations aim to use crypto infrastructure to reach unbanked populations and boost inclusion. Pakistan [...] The post Pakistan and El Salvador Join Forces on Bitcoin Policy and Infrastructure appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Beyond the stolen millions, the breach exposed a deeper truth: Iran’s crypto economy is less a market than an extension of state power. Leaked code shows surveillance built in, VIPs protected, and miners mobilized in crisis. In a report shared…

XRP surged more than 10% in 24 hours on July 17, reaching an all-time high of $3.40 and briefly pushing its market capitalization above $200 billion. XRP Leads Altcoin Charge XRP’s meteoric rise continues to capture market attention, as the digital asset—now ranked third by market capitalization—soared by more than 10% within just 24 hours […]

Australia’s Block Earner has launched a Bitcoin-backed mortgage as a new path into the property market, following a regulatory win that cleared the way for crypto-backed lending.

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The House is poised to pass the Clarity Act, and major cryptocurrencies are rallying higher

Tim Scott praised the House of Representatives for passing the bipartisan Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act, marking a major step forward in U.S. digital asset regulation. In a July 17 statement, Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim…

After a drop post 2022, venture capital is once again taking an interest in the crypto industry.

The start of a new altcoin season could play a key role in sending SUI toward $5.

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Most of the major digital assets in the ever-evolving crypto market are experiencing significant growth, as evidenced by Tether’s USDT latest milestone. The popular stablecoin has now reached a new threshold in terms of overall market value, cementing its position as a leader in the sector. A $160 Billion Supply Mark For Tether’s USDT In […]

Key Takeaways Ethereum was setting up just like it did in the 2017 cycle. With the dwindling supply of ETH on CEXs at 13.4% lower than that of Bitcoin, a rally could be imminent. Can institutions makThe post Ethereum: Is this the start of a 2017-style ETH rally? - Data suggests... appeared first on AMBCrypto.

The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS Act) with a 308-122 vote, a landmark bill regulating the $250 billion stablecoin market. The House passed the GENIUS Act today. Aimed at making the U.S. the “crypto capital of the world,” it mandates stablecoin issuers to maintain 1:1 […]

The bill's passage signifies a pivotal move towards federal regulation of stablecoins, potentially reshaping the US crypto landscape. The post US House passes GENIUS stablecoin bill, awaits Trump’s signature appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The company's stock price has been in a negative trend in 2025, indicating that a Bitcoin strategy is not a “panacea,” according to an analyst.

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Tokenization of stocks and bonds presents a multi-trillion-dollar opportunity that could reshape crypto markets over the coming decade, Bitwise’s Matt Hougan says. Tokenization is heating up, and Bitwise’s chief investment officer Matt Hougan says it might start moving crypto prices…

The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025 (CLARITY Act), passed by the U.S. House of Representatives, establishes a comprehensive regulatory framework for digital assets, aiming to make the U.S. the “crypto capital of the world.” Introduced by Rep. French Hill, the bipartisan H.R. 3633 divides oversight between the SEC and CFTC, with the CFTC […]

Bitcoin Magazine White House Confirms President Trump’s Support For Bitcoin Tax Exemption The Trump administration is actively exploring a de minimis tax exemption for Bitcoin transactions to eliminate barriers to everyday Bitcoin and crypto use, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed during today’s press briefing.  During today’s White House press briefing, Bitcoin Magazine’s political correspondent, Frank Corva, asked two critical questions to Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt: […] This post White House Confirms President Trump’s Support For Bitcoin Tax Exemption first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Jenna Montgomery.

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

The rise in popularity of the Coinbase app is often seen as a sign of renewed retail interest, but there’s still debate whether retail has truly returned.

Matador Technologies plans to accumulate 6,000 BTC by 2027 — 1% of total supply — via a $656 million funding strategy, aiming to become a top 20 corporate Bitcoin holder.

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The UK has jailed a former National Crime Agency officer who stole and spent Bitcoin seized from Silk Road 2.0 co-founder Thomas White.

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Strategy’s executive chairman Michael Saylor took to social media on Wednesday to share the news after recently disclosing another major Bitcoin buy.

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It’s crucial to securely back up and store your seed phrase in multiple safe places, ensuring that you’re the only one who can access it when needed.

Bilal Bin Saqib met El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele to discuss Bitcoin adoption and signed a Letter of Intent for crypto collaboration.

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Memecoin market cap hits $72B in July, driven by the Bonk memecoin’s 72% surge and LetsBonk launchpad’s rise.

Bitcoin dominance charts moving downward may be a signal that the much-anticipated “altcoin season” is finally here, analysts said.

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Gaming, daily purchases and travel bookings emerge as categories where Gen Z users strongly prefer cryptocurrency.

Bitcoin first-timers upped their BTC exposure by more than 2% in July, but mainstream interest worldwide is still barely perceptible, data revealed.

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Iurii Gugnin allegedly used fake documents to bypass sanctions and launder $530 million for Russian clients. In the process, he deceived US banks.

XRP’s market cap could surge past $250 billion, backed by historical fractals and Fibonacci targets after a key breakout pattern.

BitMEX said the PUMP token defied the odds, with its funding rates trending positively despite a large initial float.

There have already been 35 reported physical attacks on Bitcoiners in just the first seven months of 2025.

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The US SEC has extended its decision deadline on whether to allow in-kind redemptions for Bitwise’s spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs on NYSE Arca.

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.

This episode of the Clear Crypto Podcast uncovers how Bitcoin is shedding its passive role and becoming a usable financial tool through wrapped assets, bridges and new DeFi use cases.

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Despite the rising DEX-to-CEX ratio, centralized exchanges still lead in the crypto spot market, posting $3.9 trillion in trading volume, compared to $877 billion for DEXs.

BTCFi TVL soared from $304 million to $7 billion in 2024 — driven by new protocols and institutional inflows — but trust, risks, and infrastructure hurdles still hinder adoption.

Boosty Labs founder and CEO Viktor Ihnatiuk told Cointelegraph that Tether’s USDT will be RGB’s first real-world use case for stablecoin transfers on Bitcoin.

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Tether’s USDt stablecoin has surpassed $160 billion market cap, confirming its place as the digital dollar, as Tron leads in blockchain supply.

ETH continues its “up only rally” after breaking $3,000, as an Ethereum trader says the price could top between $7,000 and $10,000 this cycle.

Aplus and SBI VC Trade launch Japan’s first point-to-crypto program, letting users earn XRP, BTC and ETH from everyday spending.

Bhutan’s unique naming culture and values of sovereignty make it a strong candidate for adopting blockchain-based identity systems.

LINK price is on the verge of confirming a historically bullish pattern, which could send the altcoin’s price above $18.

Republicans and Democrats tussled over the Trump family’s crypto ties, consumer protections, and backing stablecoins with fiat assets.

XRP cloud mining is possible in 2025, but approach with caution, as risks often outweigh the rewards.

Bitcoin technical charts suggest BTC could remain range-bound for an extended period of time. Cointelegraph explains why.

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Data from Fidelity Investments suggests that Bitcoin is still mid-cycle in its adoption curve as institutional interest and inflows signal asset maturity.

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The first of three bills on Republicans’ crypto agenda passed with bipartisan support despite continued pushback from Democrats over claims of corruption and conflicts of interest.

The first of three bills on Republicans’ crypto agenda passed with bipartisan support despite continued pushback from Democrats over claims of corruption and conflicts of interest.

The CLARITY Act's Senate review could reshape US crypto regulation, impacting market stability, innovation, and international competitiveness. The post US House passes CLARITY Act, advancing landmark crypto bill to the Senate appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Data from Fidelity Investments suggests that Bitcoin is still mid-cycle in its adoption curve as institutional interest and inflows signal asset maturity.

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The Algorand Foundation has expanded its collaboration with Hex Trust, bringing staking rewards to institutional investors. Algorand (ALGO), a protocol that seeks to solve the proof of staked centralization dilemma via its Pure Proof-of-Stake consensus model, already taps into Hex…

Bitcoin Standard Treasury Company (BSTR) will become a publicly traded company through a merger with special-purpose acquisition company Cantor Equity Partners I, Inc. (Nasdaq: CEPO), the companies announced on Thursday. Cantor SPAC Deal Values BSTR Bitcoin Treasury at $10/Share The combined company is expected to list on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol “BSTR” in the […]

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BlackRock has moved to add staking to its spot Ether ETF. Will the SEC approve it?

Kaspa price is up 15% in the past week as it hovers near the $0.1 mark. In the past 24 hours, Kaspa (KAS) has recorded a notable 30% increase in daily trading volume to over $131 million. KAS price was…

Injective protocol is forming a bullish pennant above major high time frame support. Price is coiling near the value area low, and a breakout backed by volume could trigger a 150% rally toward key Fibonacci levels. The recent correction in…

Pakistan has moved closer to tapping El Salvador’s Bitcoin playbook. In San Salvador this week, Bilal Bin Saqib, CEO of the Pakistan Crypto Council and special assistant to Pakistan’s prime minister on crypto and blockchain, met with El Salvador Nayib Bukele. Related Reading: Bitcoin’s True Value May Be As Global Settlement Layer, Not Just Currency: Ripple CTO They signed a […]

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Enecuum (ENQ) is a blockchain project that aims to create a decentralized and scalable platform for building and deploying decentralized applications (dApps) and smart contracts.

Key Takeaways After intense negotiations, House Republicans advanced key crypto bills by separating the CBDC ban into a defense package, with President Trump’s approval.  Just when the crypThe post 'Crypto Week' saved? House passes key bills after CBDC deal with Trump appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Trump's support for crypto tax breaks could boost digital currency adoption, positioning the U.S. as a leader in the crypto industry. The post Trump signals support for tax break on small crypto transactions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Trump's support for crypto tax breaks could boost digital currency adoption, positioning the U.S. as a leader in the crypto industry. The post Trump signals support for tax break on small crypto transactions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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

Spot Ether ETFs saw record daily inflows on Wednesday, led by BlackRock and Fidelity, pushing total holdings to cross over 4% of the token’s circulating supply.

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Coinbase is transforming its wallet into Base App, a crypto-native app combining social media, trading, payments, and mini-apps.

The rise in popularity of the Coinbase app is often seen as a sign of renewed retail interest, but there’s still debate whether retail has truly returned.

Matador Technologies plans to accumulate 6,000 BTC by 2027 — 1% of total supply — via a $656 million funding strategy, aiming to become a top 20 corporate Bitcoin holder.

• #bitcoin

The UK has jailed a former National Crime Agency officer who stole and spent Bitcoin seized from Silk Road 2.0 co-founder Thomas White.

• #bitcoin

Strategy’s executive chairman Michael Saylor took to social media on Wednesday to share the news after recently disclosing another major Bitcoin buy.

• #bitcoin

It’s crucial to securely back up and store your seed phrase in multiple safe places, ensuring that you’re the only one who can access it when needed.

Bilal Bin Saqib met El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele to discuss Bitcoin adoption and signed a Letter of Intent for crypto collaboration.

• #bitcoin

Memecoin market cap hits $72B in July, driven by the Bonk memecoin’s 72% surge and LetsBonk launchpad’s rise.

Bitcoin dominance charts moving downward may be a signal that the much-anticipated “altcoin season” is finally here, analysts said.

• #litecoin
• #bitcoin

Gaming, daily purchases and travel bookings emerge as categories where Gen Z users strongly prefer cryptocurrency.

Bitcoin first-timers upped their BTC exposure by more than 2% in July, but mainstream interest worldwide is still barely perceptible, data revealed.

• #bitcoin

Iurii Gugnin allegedly used fake documents to bypass sanctions and launder $530 million for Russian clients. In the process, he deceived US banks.

XRP’s market cap could surge past $250 billion, backed by historical fractals and Fibonacci targets after a key breakout pattern.

BitMEX said the PUMP token defied the odds, with its funding rates trending positively despite a large initial float.

There have already been 35 reported physical attacks on Bitcoiners in just the first seven months of 2025.

• #bitcoin

The US SEC has extended its decision deadline on whether to allow in-kind redemptions for Bitwise’s spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs on NYSE Arca.

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.

This episode of the Clear Crypto Podcast uncovers how Bitcoin is shedding its passive role and becoming a usable financial tool through wrapped assets, bridges and new DeFi use cases.

• #bitcoin

Despite the rising DEX-to-CEX ratio, centralized exchanges still lead in the crypto spot market, posting $3.9 trillion in trading volume, compared to $877 billion for DEXs.

BTCFi TVL soared from $304 million to $7 billion in 2024 — driven by new protocols and institutional inflows — but trust, risks, and infrastructure hurdles still hinder adoption.

Boosty Labs founder and CEO Viktor Ihnatiuk told Cointelegraph that Tether’s USDT will be RGB’s first real-world use case for stablecoin transfers on Bitcoin.

• #bitcoin

Tether’s USDt stablecoin has surpassed $160 billion market cap, confirming its place as the digital dollar, as Tron leads in blockchain supply.

ETH continues its “up only rally” after breaking $3,000, as an Ethereum trader says the price could top between $7,000 and $10,000 this cycle.

Aplus and SBI VC Trade launch Japan’s first point-to-crypto program, letting users earn XRP, BTC and ETH from everyday spending.

Bhutan’s unique naming culture and values of sovereignty make it a strong candidate for adopting blockchain-based identity systems.

LINK price is on the verge of confirming a historically bullish pattern, which could send the altcoin’s price above $18.

Republicans and Democrats tussled over the Trump family’s crypto ties, consumer protections, and backing stablecoins with fiat assets.

XRP cloud mining is possible in 2025, but approach with caution, as risks often outweigh the rewards.

Bitcoin technical charts suggest BTC could remain range-bound for an extended period of time. Cointelegraph explains why.

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