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In a move to catch up with the fast-moving pace of crypto, SEC Chair Paul Atkins has launched “Project Crypto,” an effort to modernize US financial rules and bring parts of Wall Street onto the blockchain. As we advance these priorities, I look forward to working with my counterparts across the Administration to make the US the crypto capital of the world. This represents more than a regulatory shift—it is a generational opportunity.My full speech: https://t.co/sAc9wPj8v1 — Paul Atkins (@SECPaulSAtkins) July 31, 2025 Atkins admitted something many in the crypto space have felt for years: unclear US regulations have driven…

Jupiter, the largest decentralized exchange (DEX) aggregator on the Solana blockchain with over $2.5 billion in total value locked (TVL), is routing nearly half of its trading volume through proprietary automated market makers (AMMs), according to Delphi Digital analyst 0x_Arcana. In an X post on July 31, the analyst revealed that proprietary AMMs, such as SolFi, ZeroFi, and Obric, have rapidly gained market share in the past six months despite being closed-source, raising questions about increasing centralization in the Solana ecosystem. “Over 40% of all trading volume on Jupiter today is routed through prop AMMs like SolFi, ZeroFi, and Obric,”…

Bitcoin’s largest social media network woke up this morning to the disappearance of one of their most popular members. Despite an all-time high in the price of BTC, the pseudonymous skeptic Pledditor has seemingly deleted their account and all prior tweets. Every day, tens of thousands of followers tuned in to Pledditor’s mostly skeptical observations about crypto financiers, including a detailed memory of prior statements and promises by crypto’s key opinion leaders. Pledditor regularly called out misbehavior by leaders across the sector—including weeks of critiques about bitcoin treasury companies immediately prior to today’s disappearance. Pledditor’s profile on X does not…

Ethereum is holding firm despite Bitcoin’s retreat, with analysts pointing to supportive market conditions this week that could accelerate its climb toward $5,000. While altcoins fumbled amid Bitcoin’s correction to $117,000 on Monday, Ethereum went against the tide, rallying nearly 3% from Tuesday’s low of $3,716. The move pushes the second-largest token closer to the $4,000 psychological level for the fourth time since March 2024. Several bullish fundamentals are now at play, Decrypt was told. These include the possible approval for staking within U.S. spot Ethereum ETFs, outsized inflows into existing funds, and increasing acquisition of Ethereum by digital asset…

Nasdaq-listed carbon management firm DevvStream unveiled Tuesday the initial composition of its digital asset treasury, naming Bitcoin, Solana and its own DevvE token as core holdings. The company also appointed BitGo as its qualified custodian and brought in FRNT Financial as a digital asset advisor, signaling a deliberate move to pair ESG mandates with programmable finance. DevvStream CEO Sunny Trinh said the company’s crypto treasury strategy is less about speculative upside and more about institutional-grade liquidity, ecosystem alignment, and real-world asset integration. “Our treasury model isn’t just about holding crypto. It’s about aligning capital with our mission,” Trinh said. “Our…

The recent US passage of the GENIUS Act marked a significant turning point for stablecoins, setting a regulatory precedent that may shape digital finance globally. Fabian Dori, chief investment officer at Sygnum Bank, joined the latest episode of Cointelegraph’s Byte-Sized Insight podcast, detailing how the act will influence stablecoin adoption, institutional engagement and international regulatory alignment. Innovation and stability The GENIUS Act, which introduces a clear federal regulatory framework for fiat-backed stablecoins, demands full transparency from issuers, including one-to-one asset backing, mandatory federal licensing and independent reserve audits. According to Dori, these provisions are essential for driving responsible innovation and…

A transaction involving crypto exchange Kraken, an unidentified wallet, and a staggering amount of XRP is raising eyebrows in the crypto community. For context, Whale Alert reported on August 1 that Kraken has just moved 82,277,388 XRP, worth $246.4 million, to an unknown wallet. Considering the recent market standing and the direction of the transaction, reactions suggested that it was a whale buying the dip. Whale Alert on X Kraken Transfers Millions of XRP to Unidentified Address Notably, further details of the transaction showed it happened at exactly 12:50 (UTC) on Friday. Sending address “rLHzPs,” marked as a Kraken wallet,…

BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) is racing toward $100 billion in assets, a milestone it could reach before the end of July. Following a surge in inflows and a robust Bitcoin rally, IBIT’s total net assets have soared to approximately $88 billion — just $12 billion away from that threshold. Trading at around $69 on the NASDAQ, IBIT is not only the largest Bitcoin fund on the market but also BlackRock’s most profitable ETF overall, according to Bloomberg’s Eric Balchunas. Despite being only 1.5 years old, IBIT has jumped to become the 20th largest ETF in the U.S. and the…

The digital asset world is buzzing once again with news from the heart of the Ethereum ecosystem. The Ethereum Foundation, a cornerstone in the development and growth of the Ethereum blockchain, has recently executed another significant internal ETH transfer, sparking discussions and analyses across the crypto community. While such movements are part of the Foundation’s routine operations, each transaction offers a glimpse into the strategic financial management that underpins one of the world’s most influential decentralized networks. Unpacking the Ethereum Foundation’s Latest Strategic ETH Transfer According to data from blockchain analytics firm Arkham, the Ethereum Foundation recently moved an additional…

The Justice Ministry of the Czech Republic should have rejected a $45 million Bitcoin donation that sparked a major political scandal in the country, an external audit has found. The digital currency donation, made by a convicted drug dealer, resulted in the resignation of its former head, Pavel Blažek, who still insists he didn’t do anything illegal. Czech ministry should have declined the donation, auditors say The justice ministry in Prague should not have accepted a billion Czech crowns in the form of a cryptocurrency donation, as it could have recognized the potential risks, according to an independent audit, partially…