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Bitcoin (BTC) shattered its previous records, reaching a new all-time high (ATH) of $111,861.22 earlier today. This decisive move saw the world’s largest cryptocurrency break free after being stuck for weeks in a tight trading range between $104,000 and $107,800, igniting a fresh wave of bullish momentum. As the market digests this new peak, former tech CEO Mike Alfred has shared some bold predictions for where Bitcoin might be heading next, suggesting this rally has significant legs, largely thanks to a different breed of investor this time around. Mike Alfred’s Bullish Case: Bitcoin on Track for $200K-$315K In a recent…

German businesses are split in their expectations about the future of cryptocurrency as a means of payment, shows a large-scale study covering hundreds of companies registered in the Bundesrepublik. While nearly half of the interviewed organizations believe crypto payments will become a common phenomenon in the next decade, most remain skeptical about taking decentralized digital money for the goods and services they are offering. German firms undecided on crypto as payment tool The share of German companies accepting and spending cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC) is still quite small, but many more think crypto payments will grow in the coming years,…

According to IOTA, its future objectives include an expansion of its product ecosystem with a focus on real use cases in trade and logistics. IOTA’s Progress Report for Q2 2025 has pointed out some of the key progress that occurred within the ecosystem, including the Rebased Protocol, Gas Station, and IOTA Identity. IOTA has hinted that it would strongly focus on the product ecosystem expansion in the future. IOTA has, in its progress report for the second quarter of 2025 (Q2 2025), highlighted some of its successful implementations, including the mainnet launch of the IOTA Rebased and the debut of…

NEW YORK — A 12-person jury has been seated for Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm’s criminal trial, and opening arguments are set to begin later this afternoon in the Thurgood Marshall courthouse in lower Manhattan. Seven women and five men with a diverse range of backgrounds and ages will decide whether the U.S. Department of Justice can prove beyond a reasonable doubt that Storm engaged in conspiracy to commit money laundering, conspiracy to violate U.S. sanctions and conspiracy to operate an unlicensed money transmitting business. Jury selection began on Monday. Of the jurors, just one works as an IT manager,…

A closely followed crypto analyst says that Bitcoin’s (BTC) latest upswing to a new all-time high has confirmed its breakout. In a new strategy session, crypto trader Kevin Svenson tells his 83,200 YouTube subscribers that the top crypto asset by market cap’s latest upward shift confirms that it’s going to continue climbing until the end of this week, bringing BTC’s price to at least $115,000. “This run could be finishing around the end of May 23rd or May 24th, that may be when we actually get to $115,000, so really just a three-day run just like [previously]. I mean I…

While Bitcoin remains the darling of corporate treasuries, SharpLink’s aggressive Ethereum play signals a shift. With nearly all its ETH staked, the company isn’t just holding, it’s actively shaping Ethereum’s economic future. On July 15, Minneapolis-based iGaming giant SharpLink Gaming announced that it had acquired 74,656 Ether (ETH) tokens for $213 million, completing the transaction over a six-day window between July 7 and July 13. The acquisition, executed at an average price of $2,852 per ETH, pushed SharpLink’s total holdings to 280,706 ETH, cementing its position as the world’s largest corporate holder of Ethereum. NEW: SharpLink becomes the largest $ETH…

The crypto world is no stranger to volatility, but when a prominent platform faces severe financial distress, it sends ripples through the community. That’s precisely what’s happening with Ziglu, a UK-based digital banking and crypto platform, which has now officially entered special administration. This development, reported by Crowdfund Insider, marks a critical juncture for the company and its users, highlighting the ongoing challenges in the evolving crypto landscape. Understanding Ziglu’s Financial Distress: What Went Wrong? For months, signs of trouble had been brewing at Ziglu. The company, once a promising name in the UK crypto scene, found itself in a…

According to Bloomberg ETF analysts James Seyffart and Eric Balchunas, the XRP spot ETF currently has a 95% chance of being approved by the SEC. Asset managers like Franklin Templeton, Bitwise, and ProShares have already filed applications for XRP ETFs. Imagine if the U.S. didn’t have a president like Donald Trump who supports cryptocurrency, progress in the space would likely be moving much slower. Take Ripple (XRP), for example. It’s faced its fair share of legal battles and delays in getting investment products tied to it approved. But things are starting to look up. According to Bloomberg ETF analysts James…

The EU’s Anti-Money Laundering Authority, or AMLA, has issued a warning to regulators and virtual asset service platforms, such as crypto exchanges, custodial wallet providers, or crypto ATMs. Bruna Szego, chair of AMLA, said it was “essential” that the bloc is “adequately protected from the risks of money laundering and terrorist financing stemming from this sector.” The Frankfurt-based organization, which became operational at the start of the month, is charged with ensuring the EU’s 27 countries comply with its sweeping new set of anti-money laundering regulations. In an interview with The Financial Times, Szego explained that regulators will be expected…

On Sunday, Eric Jackson, the founder and president of Toronto-based hedge fund EMJ Capital posted a thread on X that explained his firm’s bullishness on ether (ETH). According to Jackson, the market has underestimated the impact of upcoming developments, particularly the anticipated approval of staking for ETH exchange-traded funds (ETFs) by October 2025. He argued that this event, rather than the already-approved ETH ETFs, represents the true catalyst for significant price growth, as it could transform ether into a yield-generating asset attractive to institutional investors. Jackson explained that his firm’s model anticipates a supply crunch driven by several factors. He…