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Bitcoin’s July rally appears to be losing steam among retail investors, with selling activity rising sharply across U.S., Korean, and Binance-based retail segments, even as whales accumulate heavily. A July 22 analysis by CryptoQuant contributor Arab Chain points to waning demand from U.S. and Korean traders. The Coinbase Premium Index, which tracks the price gap between Coinbase and global exchanges, has stayed flat or negative despite Bitcoin’s (BTC) push to an all-time high of $122,838 on July 14. This indicates that U.S. investors are likely taking profits rather than accumulating. Similarly, the Korea Premium Index shows local traders are selling…

Lightec’s zkBTC bridge goes live on mainnet, marking a new phase for Bitcoin as it enters the cross-chain liquidity era. The zkBTC Bridge has officially launched on mainnet, marking a major milestone for the Lightec team after more than two years of development. The announcement follows the successful conclusion of the testnet phase, which ended on July 1,. during which users could earn points by participating in testnet interactions. The testnet, in turn, built on earlier community testing efforts, including the Beta V3 “Odyssey” campaign launched in December last year, in which users earned zkBTC points convertible into airdrops. Now…

Ethereum’s recent price rally appears to be losing momentum just as Spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds record strong inflows. Spot Ethereum ETFs registered a $533.87 million net inflow on July 22, the third-largest single-day inflow since their launch, according to SoSoValue data. With cumulative inflows now totaling $8.32 billion, institutional demand for Ethereum (ETH) ETFs is clearly on the rise. Leading the charge was BlackRock’s ETHA, which brought in $426.22 million, and currently oversees over $10 billion in assets. Grayscale’s fund received $72.64 million in new capital, while Fidelity’s FETH added $35.01 million. The total trading volume for all spot Ethereum…

London-based crypto market maker B2C2 is seeking external capital of up to $200 million to allow existing majority owner SBI Holdings to reduce its 90% stake. People familiar with the fundraising effort say the capital will be used to diversify the ownership structure and fund business growth. SBI Financial Services, owned by Tokyo-based SBI Holdings, acquired a 90% stake in December 2020, following its initial investment in July of that year for $30 million. The Japanese financial group maintained majority ownership as B2C2 expanded as a regulated crypto trading specialist. Regulatory Developments Drive Operational Requirements SBI Holdings highlighted B2C2’s performance…

For years, Bitcoin (BTC) has stood as the undisputed king of cryptocurrency, a digital store of value revered for its security and decentralization. Yet, its inherent design, prioritizing robustness over flexibility, has often limited its direct utility beyond being a “digital gold.” Imagine a world where your BTC isn’t just sitting idle, but actively working for you, earning yields, participating in decentralized finance, and powering innovative applications—all without ever truly leaving the secure embrace of the Bitcoin ecosystem. This is the ambitious vision driving the latest evolution in the Bitcoin landscape: Merlin Chain 2.0. The announcement of Merlin Chain‘s 2.0…

On Tuesday, bitcoin’s price held steady at $119,072 on July 22, 2025, buoyed by a market capitalization of $2.36 trillion and strong 24-hour trading volume of around $56.25 billion. The intraday range reflected volatility between $116,787 and $119,296, offering a dynamic setup for traders across all timeframes. Bitcoin On the daily chart, bitcoin remains in a confirmed short-term uptrend, having bounced from a recent low near $98,240. Price action has since tested and respected the $116,000–$117,000 support range twice, indicating a potential double bottom formation. The resistance ceiling at $123,000, previously marked by upper wick rejection, sets the tone for…

Institution-focused liquid staking platform Liquid Collective has experienced significant growth over the past three months, with its total value locked (TVL) increasing by another 30% after integrating Solana last week. The DeFi protocol’s TVL is up 550% to $1.36 billion from just $200 million at the beginning of April, attracting another $300 million after introducing liquid staked SOL (LsSOL) on July 16. Liquid Collective TVL Liquid Collective enables users to stake assets for its Ls receipt tokens, similar to other liquid staking protocols, such as Lido, but with a focus on institutional clients. LsSOL aims to offer a compliant liquid…

Notable whale wallets are loading up on ETH again, as the token consolidated above $3,700. Some of the deals were made on the open market, showing real demand for available tokens. The past day saw several notable ETH purchases as the token consolidated above $3,700. The accumulation by notable whales is added to the overall trend of more ETH shifting to accumulation addresses. The buying in the last 24 hours came from anonymous whales setting up new wallets. Trump’s World Liberty Fi also added to the buying, achieving net gains despite buying at a higher average price. The additional buying…

Dubai has increased the number of investors into its real estate sector through its new tokenization initiative. According to Dr. Mahmoud AlBurai, Senior Director of Real Estate Policies and Innovation at Dubai Land Department, 68% of the 1,025 investors who participated in funding the five tokenized properties were first-time real estate buyers. This number reflects how tokenization of real estate assets can bring in new investors by democratizing the process and making it simpler, and more cost-effective to participate. Five Dubai tokenized properties sold fast AlBurai noted on LinkedIn discussing the recent funding of two new tokenized properties, “I am…

Mind AI has announced a strategic collaboration with Omnia Protocol. Mind AI is a decentralized analytics platform powered by innovative AI agents, specialized to enable investors to make smart decisions. On the other hand, Omnia Protocol is a decentralized platform designed to provide secure, private, and stable access to different blockchain networks. By integrating Mind AI’s innovative AI capabilities with Omnia Protocol’s decentralized tech architecture, this alliance of the two firms seeks to advance the reliability of Web3. Mind AI 🤝 Omnia ProtocolWe’re joining forces with @omnia_protocol, the DePIN infrastructure for AI Agents and RPC Nodes.This partnership strengthens our commitment…