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South Korea’s Bitcoin Price Slips 2%: BTC Trades at Deepest Discount of 2025

While bitcoin has hovered between $117,502 and $118,781 over the past 24 hours, prices in South Korea are trailing behind the global average. Data reveals that bitcoin has been trading at a discount in the country for 12 consecutive days. Korean Bitcoin Market Enters Discount Mode There’s usually a gap between South Korean prices and […]

Goldman Trader Notes Market Strength, Crypto Ascent to $4T Amid Warning on Shifting Risk/Reward

Goldman Sachs’ top trader, Tony Pasquarello, sees the U.S. stock rally holding its pace but flags a shifting risk and reward dynamic as summer approaches—especially with the crypto market ballooning to a staggering $4 trillion in value. Goldman’s Pasquarello on Markets: Rally Fueled, Risks Rising In a market note covered by Tyler Durden at Zerohedge, […]

Report: UK Moves to Sell Billions in Confiscated Bitcoin Assets

The UK Home Office is preparing to sell a massive stockpile of bitcoin seized from criminals, potentially netting the Treasury billions to address budget pressures, The Telegraph reported this weekend. United Kingdom’s Home Office Prepares Major Sale of Confiscated Bitcoin The haul of forfeited bitcoin (BTC), estimated to be worth billions, includes approximately 61,245 BTC […]

ETH Tsunami Incoming: Firms Quietly Amass Mountains of Ethereum

Ever since Strategy, previously Microstrategy, began putting bitcoin ( BTC) into its company coffers, a significant number of other businesses have followed suit. Currently, various organizations are incorporating leading alternative coins into their financial holdings, and below is a glimpse at some of the entities acquiring large sums of ethereum ( ETH) this year. Crypto […]

Robert Kiyosaki Reveals When He’ll Buy More Bitcoin—And When He’ll Stop Buying

Bitcoin rockets past key price points as Robert Kiyosaki reveals bold buy-in and strategic stop-buying plan, signaling massive upside potential while eyeing the next major pullback. Robert Kiyosaki Shares His Bitcoin Buy Trigger—And His Stop Point Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki has once again weighed in on bitcoin, revealing the price point at […]

Ripple’s RLUSD Ranked No. 1 Stablecoin by Bluechip With ‘A’ Rating

Ripple’s RLUSD rockets to the top as Bluechip’s highest-rated stablecoin, dominating for unmatched stability, elite governance, and rock-solid backing trusted by global institutions. Bluechip Ranks Ripple’s RLUSD No. 1 Stablecoin for Stability, Governance, and Asset Backing Ripple USD (RLUSD) has surged to the top of Bluechip’s stablecoin rankings, signaling renewed investor confidence in regulated digital […]

Tether Boss: GENIUS Act Positions US for Digital Finance Leadership

Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino hailed the signing of the GENIUS Act by U.S. President Donald Trump on July 18 as a pivotal milestone in creating a transparent regulatory framework for digital assets in the United States. He stressed that thoughtful regulation is key to unlocking innovation, safeguarding consumers, and accelerating the mainstream adoption of blockchain […]

Murray Rothbard’s 1963 Text Foreshadows Modern ‘Hidden Tax’ of Inflation, Expert Claims

Financial analyst Taylor Kenney warns that current government monetary policies are accelerating a massive, hidden transfer of wealth to economic elites while creating a deceptive “illusion of prosperity” for the general public. Wealth Transfer Accelerates as Currency Devalues, Gold Advocate Warns Taylor Kenney of the full-service precious metals firm ITM Trading argues that continuous government […]

Is MARA Becoming a Shadow Bank Through Its Bitcoin Treasury Strategy?

Is MARA mining, HODLing, or Banking? With 15% of its Bitcoin treasury out on loan, MARA Holdings is starting to look like a shadow bank. MARA Deploys 15% of Bitcoin Treasury in Lending Strategy The following guest post comes from Bitcoinminingstock.io, the one-stop hub for all things bitcoin mining stocks, educational tools, and industry insights. […]

ASIC Bitcoin Miners Are Back in Profit Mode—Here’s What They’re Making Daily

With bitcoin climbing 14.6% over the past 30 days, miners are raking in higher earnings. The going rate for 1 petahash per second (PH/s) of hashpower now floats around $60.49, padding profits for some of the top application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) rigs available. Here’s a look at the leading machines of the moment and how […]

Sharplink Gaming Files to Sell $5B in Stock for Ether Purchases

Sharplink Gaming Inc. has filed to sell up to $5 billion worth of additional common stock, primarily to fund the purchase of ether for its corporate treasury. Sharplink Expands Stock Offering to $6B Total The Minneapolis-based online gaming marketing company disclosed the plan in a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing this week. The new […]

COIN Climbs, MSTR Dips, Miners Dance—A Chaotic Friday Close for Crypto Stocks

On Friday, Coinbase’s stock COIN hit a fresh peak of $444 per share, topping its previous record from the company’s 2021 initial public offering (IPO). At the same time, several other crypto-related stocks had a mixed run, echoing bitcoin’s own uneven momentum as the weekend approached. Crypto Stocks See Fireworks as Coinbase Smashes Past 2021 […]

Corporate Bitcoin Holdings Shift From Hedge to Core Strategy, Nansen Reports

Bitcoin has evolved from an experimental reserve asset to a strategic corporate holding, with significant valuation disparities emerging based on management strategy and market perception, according to a Nansen report. Corporate Bitcoin Premiums Expose Valuation Divide: Nansen Research Study Shows Five major firms—Strategy (formerly Microstrategy), MARA (formerly Marathon Digital), Twenty One Capital, Riot Platforms, and […]

Nasdaq-Listed Firm Bets Big on DOGE With Massive Capital Raise

Bit Origin Ltd has announced plans to launch a $500 million treasury strategy focused on Dogecoin. The firm said it has secured agreements with accredited investors to fund the initiative. CEO Highlights Dogecoin’s Evolving Utility and Community Strength The Nasdaq-listed diversified digital asset company, Bit Origin announced on July 17 plans to launch a $500 […]

Strategy, the Nasdaq-Listed Firm With 600,000+ BTC, Hits Record Market Cap

On Wednesday, shares of the business intelligence and bitcoin treasury firm Strategy climbed to a record $455.90, pushing the company’s market capitalization to a significant $124.64 billion. Strategy’s Stock Hits New High Backed by Massive Bitcoin Treasury Market stats reveal that Strategy’s MSTR shares on Nasdaq hit $455.90 at Wednesday’s close, rising more than 3% […]

CBDC in Plain Sight: Are Stablecoins the Hidden Blueprint for a US Digital Dollar?

Stablecoins, digital currencies pegged to the U.S. dollar, have surged in popularity, but their quiet resilience under slim regulatory scrutiny may signal a deeper role as a testing ground for a central bank digital currency (CBDC). Stablecoins and the Silent Rise of a Central Bank Digital Dollar These blockchain-based tokens, designed to maintain a stable […]

Talos Bolsters Platform With Acquisition of Crypto Data Provider Coin Metrics

Talos will acquire crypto data firm Coin Metrics in a deal worth over $100 million, creating the digital asset industry’s first integrated institutional data and investment management platform, both companies announced. Talos Acquires Coin Metrics in $100M+ Deal The acquisition, Talos‘s largest to date, combines Coin Metrics‘ market data, blockchain analytics, and indexes with Talos’s […]

FOIA Response Reveals US Marshals Control Just 29,000 BTC — Where’s the Rest?

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) response, secured by an independent journalist, reveals that the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) now controls 28,988 BTC, worth roughly $3.44 billion as of July 2025. With many believing the U.S. government holds close to 200,000 BTC, its bitcoin stash has sparked considerable curiosity. Independent Journalist Challenges Government’s Bitcoin Claims […]

Standard Chartered Opens UK Branch for Institutional Crypto Trading

The financial giant Standard Chartered is set to enable institutional clients to directly trade bitcoin and ethereum on its existing platforms, with plans to introduce non-deliverable forwards for digital assets soon. Surging Demand, Shifting US Policy Drive Expansion Standard Chartered has announced it will enable institutional clients to directly trade bitcoin ( BTC) and ether […]

Fairshake Crypto Super PAC Raises $140M for US Midterm Elections

The funding comes at a time when key crypto legislation will be debated during what the U.S. House of Representatives dubbed “Crypto Week.” Crypto Super PAC Nabs $140M Ahead of Midterms Crypto political action committee (PAC) Fairshake has raised more than $140 million in preparation for the 2026 U.S. midterm elections, according to reporting published […]

GENIUS Act, Clarity Act Advance Halted by 12 Republicans 

Twelve House Republicans blocked a key procedural vote Tuesday, stalling Pentagon funding and cryptocurrency legislation. The Hill reported that the House’s vote to begin debate on the fiscal 2026 Pentagon funding bill—along with three crypto-related measures—fell flat on Tuesday, blocked by a 196-223 tally. The trio of blocked proposals included the GENIUS Act to shape […]

Vanguard Now Strategy’s Largest Backer After Years of Dismissing Bitcoin

Investment giant Vanguard has stunned markets with a $9 billion stake in bitcoin proxy Strategy Inc., led by Michael Saylor, exposing deep contradictions in its anti-crypto messaging and portfolio reality. Vanguard Becomes Strategy’s Top Holder After Trashing Bitcoin for Years A growing disconnect between institutional messaging and actual portfolio exposure is drawing scrutiny, as major […]

Bank of America Quietly Prepares for Crypto Shockwave With ‘On Chain’ Drilldown

Bank of America is accelerating Wall Street’s crypto pivot with a new research push dissecting stablecoins, tokenized assets, and the infrastructure poised to redefine digital finance. ‘On Chain’ Launch Signals Wall Street’s Deeper Dive Into Crypto Bank of America (BOA) Global Research has unveiled its new publication “On Chain,” aiming to track the rapidly shifting […]

Odell Beckham Jr. Says He’s Still Smiling After Taking His $4.25M Salary in Bitcoin in 2021

After revealing back in 2021 that he’d take his entire salary in bitcoin, Odell Beckham Jr. is feeling pretty good about that choice in 2025. On Monday, as BTC punched through to a fresh all-time high, Beckham took a victory lap, saying it was “safe to say we still happy with our decision.” OBJ’s Bitcoin […]

Bitcoin’s ‘High-Beta Safe Haven’ Status Validated in Macro Uncertainty: Bitfinex

Bitcoin shattered records this week, surging to an all-time high of over $123,000 and cementing its position as the world’s fifth-largest asset by market capitalization. Report Says Structural Demand Outpaces Issuance as Bitcoin Scales New Highs Bitfinex analysts report bitcoin’s explosive 12.3% breakout from its January peak was fueled by aggressive bidding from short-term holders […]

‘There Will Be More Dips’: CZ Sees Record Bitcoin Prices as Accumulation Phase

Bitcoin smashes to record highs as long-term bulls heed advice to treat every dip as a buying opportunity, fueling momentum amid soaring institutional and macro tailwinds. Bitcoin Reclaims All-Time Highs With CZ Predicting Further Price Dips Crypto markets are showing renewed strength as bitcoin pushes toward record territory, prompting seasoned voices to reframe current levels […]

Ripple CEO Urges Congress to Pass Swift Legislation for Explosive Crypto Growth

Game-changing crypto regulation could cement U.S. dominance in blockchain innovation, driving explosive growth and global leadership in digital assets. Ripple CEO Calls for Urgent US Crypto Legislation Robust legislation could decisively position the U.S. as the global hub for digital asset innovation while protecting consumers and revitalizing financial infrastructure, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse told lawmakers. […]

Latam Insights: US Congress Scrutinizes El Salvador’s Bitcoin Usage; Brazil Faces 50% Tariffs

Welcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto news from Latin America over the past week. In this week’s edition, the U.S. Congress introduces a sanctions bill against El Salvador, Trump slaps 50% tariffs on Brazil, and reports indicate that Argentina scored a zero-tariff agreement with the U.S. US Senate Introduces Bill […]

Fat Protocols Are Out, Fat Apps Are In

Last week, markets took a breather from headline-driven volatility, while institutional bitcoin accumulation continued. Meanwhile, tokenized equities made their debut, and a broader reckoning is underway as investors question the Fat Protocol thesis. This editorial is from last week’s edition of the Week in Review newsletter. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to get the editorial […]

Bitwise Predicts $200K Bitcoin by Year-End—BTC Rally ‘Has a Long Way to Go’

Bitcoin is poised for an explosive breakout as institutional demand crushes limited supply, triggering a relentless surge toward historic highs. $200K Bitcoin This Year? Bitwise Says This Is Just Phase One Bitwise’s chief investment officer, Matt Hougan, has explained why bitcoin’s sustained rally reflects a durable shift in market structure, driven by institutional inflows and […]
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