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Non-fungible token (NFT) sales surged to over $574 million in July, marking the second-highest monthly volume this year, according to data from NFT tracker CryptoSlam. The figure represents a 47.6% increase from June’s $388.9 million but trails January’s $678.9 million, the highest recorded monthly sales volume in 2025. The number of transactions dipped from 5.5 million to five million, a 9% drop month-over-month. However, the average sale value climbed to $113.08, the highest in six months, suggesting growing appetite for higher-value assets. Unique buyers dropped to 713,085, down 17% from July’s 860,134, while unique sellers increased to 405,505, up 9%…

Imagine a financial landscape where the innovative spirit of digital assets seamlessly integrates with the robust infrastructure of traditional banking. This vision is rapidly becoming a reality, and a recent announcement from 21Shares, a leading global issuer of cryptocurrency Exchange Traded Products (ETPs), and French banking giant Societe Generale, marks a truly pivotal moment for Crypto ETPs. This strategic collaboration is not just another headline; it’s a testament to the growing maturity and institutional acceptance of digital assets, promising to reshape how investors access the burgeoning crypto market. According to a press release on GlobeNewswire, 21Shares has officially signed an…

Feng, a former employee of a short video platform, defrauded the company of 140 million yuan (about $19 million) by collaborating with external partners using insider information, according to a case announced by Beijing’s Haidian District Procuratorate. It was determined that Feng and his accomplices converted this money into Bitcoin and laundered it using “coin mixing” methods. Eight people were sentenced to prison and fines. More than 90 Bitcoins were seized and turned over to authorities. According to the People’s Daily, Feng was responsible for approving applications for service providers and developing and implementing incentive policies for the short-form video…

Fidelity National Information Services Inc. (FIS) revealed its collaboration with Circle Internet Group Inc. to integrate stablecoin-based transactions for banks and financial firms. FIS hopes to support US banks in enabling their customers to send local and international payments in Circle’s USDC. Himal Makwana, global head of corporate strategy at Jacksonville, Florida-based FIS, said it’s no longer a fringe thing this time— it’s becoming foundational to all parts of financial services. He added that stablecoins are far more developed and focused on addressing real client challenges. FIS will incorporate USDC into its Money Movement Hub The FIS plans to add…

Taskon, a Web3 task platform, has announced a strategic collaboration with Memebridge, a cross-chain bridge solution, to bring a new cross-chain experience and composability for Web3 tasks (applications). Taskon is a task collaboration platform designed to support the execution of Web3 tasks in a decentralized manner. It helps task creators and doers coordinate effectively and harmonize their interests. In other words, it enables users and Web3 projects to connect and build their growth through marketing tools. On the other hand, Memebridge is a multi-chain bridging solution specialized in facilitating the efficient movement of memes and other virtual assets across various…

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 Bet From 2021 Is Paying Off Big in 2025 In 2021, Odell Beckham Jr.—then a wide receiver for the Los Angeles Rams—made headlines after opting to take his full $4.25 million salary, including his base pay, signing bonus, and incentives, in bitcoin (BTC). Teaming up…

A new report from cryptocurrency exchange MEXC reveals that most Generation Z crypto traders now rely on artificial intelligence tools to guide their investment decisions. The findings highlight how automation and AI-driven strategies are reshaping crypto trading among young investors who seek both efficiency and emotional control in turbulent markets. Gen Z Leads the AI-Driven Crypto Movement MEXC’s research, based on data from over 780,000 users aged 18 to 27, shows that 67% of Gen Z traders activated at least one AI-powered trading bot in the second quarter of 2025. This number far surpasses AI usage among older age groups,…

Another week, another set of rumors surrounding the long-running legal battle between Ripple and the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This time, social media buzzed with claims that the SEC had held its fourth secret, closed-door meeting to discuss Ripple’s appeal. The post further said that this delay could affect the chances of an XRP spot ETF approval. Others say that if the SEC drops the appeal, XRP might see a major breakout. SEC just holds their fourth closed-door meeting on Ripple’s appeal. A delay could hold up XRP spot ETF approvals—but if they drop the appeal, the next…

Cryptocurrency trading platform Gemini has announced that it is now possible to use XRP, Shiba Inu (SHIB), Dogecoin (DOGE), Solana (SOL), and Bitcoin Cash (BCH) as cross collateral. The leading trading platform, which is run by the Winklevoss twins, debuted cross-collateral for derivatives trading in early 2024. Initially, users were only able to use Bitcoin (BTC) as collateral for trading derivatives. How does cross margin work? Users who trade derivatives have to deposit collateral in order to be able to open a position and maintain it. The collateral is meant to ensure that users will be able to cover potential…

London Bitcoin Company has officially crossed a key threshold in its mining journey. As of July 31, the firm now operates over 1,000 active Bitcoin miners across several North American sites. The company made the announcement Thursday, calling the update a “major operational milestone.” The new miner count includes a recent deployment of 385 ASIC machines at its Indiana facility. That location now holds 525 miners, its single largest site to date. Other operations are spread across Nebraska, Iowa, and Texas in the United States, and Goose Bay in Labrador, Canada. The total fleet is now running at 94% uptime…