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$PYTH gained more than 25% over the past week, outperforming most large-cap altcoins. The Pyth Core upgrade on July 31 ends free, permissionless access to the network’s price feeds. All subscription revenue flows to the Pyth DAO, which funds monthly open-market token buybacks. Santiment ranks Pyth among the top three Solana ecosystem projects by development activity. Pyth Network’s native token has climbed more than 25% over the past seven days, trading around $0.045 with a market capitalization of $355 million, according to CoinMarketCap data. The rally comes three weeks before the Pyth Core upgrade goes live on July 31, a…

Large crypto traders are maintaining bullish leveraged positions on Bitcoin and Ethereum despite selling pressure from Michael Saylor’s Strategy. On X, blockchain analytics platform Lookonchain highlighted several high-leverage positions opened by whale wallets. The activity comes as Strategy continues reducing its Bitcoin holdings and BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF records sustained outflows. Whales Double Down on Bitcoin and Ethereum Data from Hyperliquid explorer Hypurrscan confirms that several whale wallets recently opened aggressive leveraged long positions on Bitcoin and Ethereum. One wallet, identified as 0x15a4, opened a 40x leveraged long on 1,000 $BTC worth about $63.8 million. Another wallet, 0x7fba, opened a…

BitMine Immersion (BMNR) added to its Ethereum treasury last week, bringing its total holdings to 5.77 million ether ($ETH), or about 4.8% of Ethereum’s circulating supply of 120.7 million tokens, according to a Monday press release. The company said nearly five million of its $ETH holdings are staked, allowing it to earn staking rewards while maintaining one of the largest corporate Ethereum treasuries. Beyond ether, BitMine’s balance sheet includes 206 bitcoin BTC$63,015.88, a $180 million stake in Beast Industries, a $69 million stake in Eightco Holdings (ORBS) and about $482 million in cash and marketable securities. Chairman Tom Lee pointed…

According to Axios, Binance is planning to lead a new funding round for the crypto payments company Mesh, which is seeking a valuation of up to $2 billion. This ambitious move demonstrates Binance’s continued investment interest in innovative crypto solutions as reported by WuBlockchain. The Latest The announcement of Binance’s intention to lead Mesh’s funding round comes amid a time of mixed signals in the broader crypto market. While many assets exhibit fluctuations, Binance’s strategic investment in Mesh could signify a robust confidence in the future of crypto payments. As the company raises capital, it positions itself at the forefront…

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson has drawn the community’s attention to what he describes as one of the most significant releases in the blockchain’s history. The Cardano founder’s remarks followed the launch of the RealFi Phase 1 testnet, which marked the first public opportunity for users to interact with the protocol ahead of its mainnet debut. RealFi Testnet Goes Live With Core Features The RealFi team has officially launched Phase 1 of its testnet, introducing the protocol’s foundational features in a controlled testing environment. During this phase, users can perform three key actions. They can swap supported test digital assets for…

On-chain data has confirmed that June was a painful month for bitcoin ($BTC), but beyond the price weakness, both spot demand and institutional flows faltered. Due to last month’s performance, there is speculation that the market may be nearing a cyclical bottom, but this remains unconfirmed. In the meantime, analysts at the crypto exchange Bitfinex revealed in this week’s Bitfinex Alpha that historical data suggests that July could be better for $BTC. However, a seasonality dynamic will not be able to sustain a recovery for $BTC this month – the asset needs sustained spot and institutional demand. Worst June in…

Ethereum is quietly rebuilding its bullish case, and this time it’s not just another social media hype cycle. A combination of improving market sentiment, undervalued on-chain metrics, accelerating development, and aggressive whale accumulation is painting a much stronger picture than the price alone suggests. Sentiment Recovery Gains Real Momentum Investor confidence has improved notably over the past month. After weighted sentiment plunged to -3.70 in early June 2026, it recovered to -0.61 by July 13, following a brief move into positive territory at +1.50. That steady improvement suggests market psychology is shifting away from extreme pessimism. The recovery isn’t happening…

Allianz Chief Economist Ludovic Subran said the US Federal Reserve (FED) may have to raise interest rates in September. Subran stated that the non-farm payroll data released in the US was actually weak. Despite this, he expressed his belief that inflation could peak above 3.7%, arguing that investments in artificial intelligence, fiscal stimulus, and the energy sector continue to support the US economy. Subran stated that this situation might force the Fed to raise interest rates in September, adding, “I think this is the main point of contention between Europe and the US.” Related News Analyst Assesses the Technical Outlook…

Lido recently announced that it has received the Web3SOC certification, confirming its protocol’s suitability for institutional and low-risk capital. This development, shared in a tweet by Lido, emphasizes its commitment to high security and governance standards. The certification was explained by @p_misirov from @cantinasecurity, highlighting the operational excellence that led to this achievement. For further details, check the original tweet at LidoFinance. Breaking It Down The crypto market is currently experiencing mixed signals, with various major assets showing different momentum. Lido’s latest certification comes at a crucial time as the demand for secure and reliable staking protocols grows among institutional…

Oobit has expanded its Tether-backed non-custodial crypto payments platform to Guatemala and Paraguay, extending its Latin American footprint as demand for stablecoin-based payments continues to grow across the region. The launch allows users in both countries to spend and send cryptocurrencies anywhere Visa is accepted, covering more than 150 million merchants worldwide across online and in-store transactions. Users will also be able to join the waitlist for Oobit’s AI Agent Cards. Oobit expands LATAM footprint The expansion marks Guatemala and Paraguay as Oobit’s 10th and 11th markets in Latin America, joining countries including Brazil, Colombia, and Bolivia. Through Oobit’s non-custodial…