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Ethereum price is near $3,800 amid fresh upside momentum. Arthur Hayes targets $5k as QCP analysts point to ETH dominance jumping to 11.5%. The broader altcoin market is largely bullish as Bitcoin consolidates after hitting a new all-time high. Ethereum (ETH) has emerged as one of the altcoins to gain massive attention after surging from below $2,500 to $3,800 and now targeting the $4k level. Amid price forecasts that see ETH bulls target further gains, Arthur Hayes, former BitMEX CEO, has wondered whether buyers can push to $5k this week. Analysts at QCP are also bullish on Ethereum as the…

A new survey shared with The Defiant shows that while many Brazilians appear to trust stablecoins, using them in everyday life is still a challenge. A July 2025 report from payments app Oobit that surveyed Brazilian crypto users aged 23 to 45 found that around 91.8% hold stablecoins — mostly Tether (USDT) — and about 85% say they want to use crypto for daily purchases. Still, only 54.3% have ever paid with crypto, and just 37% have done so in stores or online. “Brazil is actively embracing stablecoin adoption. USDT dominates. Crypto literacy is high. And people aren’t just holding…

TL;DR DeFi Development launches the “DFDV Treasury Accelerator” to build international treasury operations using Solana’s blockchain. The company will hold equity in each regional partner and deliver validator and staking infrastructure to strengthen the network. Solana’s real-world asset (RWA) value has surged 218% in 2025, while its token trades near crucial resistance levels, challenging Ethereum’s dominance. DeFi Development has officially introduced its global treasury platform built on Solana, targeting crypto firms eager for more dynamic treasury management than simply hoarding bitcoin. Named the “DFDV Treasury Accelerator”, this new structure allows regional partners to run their own Solana treasuries with direct…

South Korea’s ruling Democratic Party plans to fast-track new Bitcoin and crypto regulations. The decision follows the United States’ adoption of the GENIUS Act, which set a clear framework for digital asset oversight. South Korean lawmakers say they want to stay aligned with major economies. On July 22, Bitcoin Archive reported that the ruling party will prioritize legal updates covering Bitcoin, stablecoins, and crypto exchanges. A senior party member said, “Delays aren’t an option.” The push includes setting responsibilities for platforms and preventing fraud. The legislative push will focus on setting clear responsibilities for crypto platforms and preventing fraud, with…

Yesterday, Coinbase launched its own paid version for everyone. It is called Coinbase One Basic and costs $4.99 per month. The free basic version remains, but those who subscribe to the One Basic subscription will have some advantages. Today, the best of crypto has been unlocked for everyone.Start small and earn big with Coinbase One Basic at just $4.99/month. pic.twitter.com/zc2IafmyCn — Coinbase 🛡️ (@coinbase) July 22, 2025 The paid version of Coinbase Coinbase One Basic The free version The paid version of Coinbase Coinbase is not only the largest crypto exchange in the United States, but it is also a…

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. Originally published on July 18, 2025, it was penned by Bitcoinminingstock.io author Cindy Feng. It has been a while since I last covered MARA Holdings (NASDAQ: MARA) and its Bitcoin treasury strategy. Yes, it still holds the crown for the largest hash rate among public…

The creator of the Bored Ape Yacht Club non-fungible tokens (NFTs) needs to better prove that a “satirical” version of these tokens was meant to mislead would-be buyers, a U.S. appeals court said Wednesday, overturning a lower court ruling and sending the case back to that lower court for a new trial. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled that a District Court finding that Ryder Ripps’ NFT collection harmed Yuga Labs’ trademarked NFTs needs to be reconsidered, though without weighing in on whether there was indeed trademark infringement — only that Yuga needed to do a…

The cryptocurrency world is buzzing with news of a colossal ETH transfer. A staggering 60,991 Ethereum tokens, valued at approximately $231 million, recently moved from the major exchange Binance to an unknown wallet. This significant “whale” transaction immediately sparks crucial questions about its market implications, the sender’s identity, and the potential impact on Ethereum’s future. Such a massive movement of digital assets warrants a deeper dive into its reasons and what it could mean for your portfolio. Understanding the dynamics of this substantial ETH transfer is vital for anyone navigating the dynamic landscape of digital finance. What Exactly Happened with…

Talos, a provider of institutional-grade digital asset infrastructure backed by PayPal and Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), has acquired blockchain-data provider Coin Metrics in a deal valued at more than $100 million, Fortune reported Wednesday, citing a source familiar with the transaction. The acquisition combines Talos’ trading and portfolio-management suite with Coin Metrics’ on-chain analytics, historical pricing datasets, and index products. The merged entity will offer what Talos describes as the industry’s first fully integrated data and investment-management system for crypto assets. The deal aims to serve institutional clients, including hedge funds, banks, broker-dealers, and asset managers seeking unified access to execution…

The TON Foundation announced the launch of Tolk 1.0, a dedicated programming language for TON smart contracts. The new language aims to offer an easier, cost-effective way to develop smart contracts and grow the network. The TON Foundation released Tolk 1.0, the native new programming language of the TON network. The new programming language targets developers seeking easier and faster smart contract creation. The Tolk 1.0 language arrives soon after the TON network became exclusive, only using the native TON token and in-app Stars on Telegram. The TON ecosystem remains robust, based on the usage of Telegram, and is now…