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Crypto-skeptic US Senator Elizabeth Warren has led a letter to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency expressing concerns over potential conflicts of interest involving the Trump family’s crypto business interests. Warren, along with Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ron Wyden, said in a letter to OCC head Jonathan Gould on Thursday that they’re concerned over “Trump and his family’s continued use of cryptocurrency business ventures to line their pockets.” They requested information on the steps the OCC will take to ensure that President Donald Trump’s “financial conflicts of interest do not influence the OCC’s efforts to ensure the…

In the fast-paced world of cryptocurrency, staying informed about critical updates is not just recommended, it’s essential. One such vital announcement comes from South Korean crypto giant Bithumb, signaling a temporary halt in services for the ZRC token. This isn’t just a minor blip; it’s a proactive measure designed to safeguard your assets and ensure the smooth evolution of the underlying blockchain technology. Understanding the implications of this Bithumb ZRC suspension is paramount for every token holder. What Does the Bithumb ZRC Suspension Entail? Bithumb, a prominent player in the global cryptocurrency exchange landscape, has officially communicated a temporary suspension…

Bitcoin has outpaced traditional benchmarks since 2020, registering gains exceeding 1,500%, while gold advanced roughly 115% and the U.S. Dollar Index remained nearly flat. The divergence in asset performance reflects a period of monetary expansion, persistent inflation concerns, and evolving perceptions of scarce, non-sovereign assets as institutional investors and sovereign entities re-evaluate reserves and portfolio allocations. Bitcoin climbed from price levels near $7,700 in early 2020 to intraday highs around $123,164 today, driven partly by a weak dollar and spot exchange-traded funds in the United States that removed barriers to institutional participation. As BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust exceeded 700,000 BTC…

Ethereum’s price is very close to making a new high in 2025, following Bitcoin’s recent record-breaking run. However, there are some signs of caution, as the market might be overheated, as momentum indicators suggest. Therefore, while the market structure is still bullish, this might not be a good time to buy ETH due to its riskiness. Technical Analysis By ShayanMarkets The Daily Chart As the daily chart shows, ETH’s price has been rallying aggressively since its rebound from the $2,100 support level. It has since broken above both the 100-day and 200-day moving averages. These daily MAs, located around the…

Venture capital heavyweight a16z Crypto led a $15 million seed-round investment into Poseidon, a decentralized artificial intelligence (AI) data layer. Poseidon is built to provide access to training data for robotics and AI models that is “traceable, enforceable and monetizable,” according to an emailed announcement on Tuesday. The project was incubated by intellectual property (IP)-based protocol Story, another a16z portfolio company. Story aims to convert IP into programmable assets that can be licensed and managed using smart contracts on blockchains. “AI foundation models have already exhausted the most easily accessible training data,” a16z Crypto’s managing partner, Chris Dixon, said in…

President Donald Trump has voiced strong support for banning members of Congress and their spouses from trading stocks. The White House emphasized this during a Thursday briefing, framing the initiative as a critical move to curb unethical financial gains by lawmakers. Trump Administration Targets Pelosi’s Record In its push for reform, the Trump administration has singled out former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi as a central figure in the debate. Officials highlighted the significant growth of her personal wealth during her time in office as a key example of conflicts of interest that have eroded public trust. The White House noted…

BitToN has partnered with XChangeOn, which is an open-source arbitrage crypto exchange and the official partner of the Cricket World Cup. The partnership will enable users to connect to automated arbitrage, real-time market data, and trade on a more transparent execution layer. BitToN 🤝 @XChangeon Friends, we’re thrilled to announce our partnership with XChangeOn — The world’s first open-source, arbitrage crypto exchange, which is the official partner of the Cricket World Cup! 🏆[ Announcement: https://t.co/cwb3vucMgQ ][ WCL:… pic.twitter.com/HvzLSHuMom — Bitton (@Bitton_app) July 31, 2025 By collaborating towards the big global sporting event, BitToN’s massive audience and XChangeOn’s developed technology stack…

Bitcoin remained buoyant as of July 14, 2025, with its price stabilizing at $121,680. The cryptocurrency’s market capitalization hit $2.42 trillion, supported by a strong 24-hour trade volume of $56.62 billion and an intraday range spanning $117,935 to $123,236. Bitcoin Price action over the past 24 hours indicates that bitcoin is firmly entrenched in a bullish cycle, with higher timeframes signaling continuation patterns, while shorter timeframes warn of exhaustion. On the daily chart, bitcoin has appreciated roughly 25 percent, climbing from $98,240 to a local high of $123,236. This breakout came on the heels of a long consolidation period and…

Ethereum price rebounds after testing its daily level of $3,730 on Tuesday, following a new year-to-date high of $3,941 the previous day. Institutional demand for ETH continues to strengthen, with ETH ETFs adding a further 1.6 million ETH in the past six weeks. Market participants should be cautious as the upcoming tariff deadline and macroeconomic data releases suggest a potentially volatile week for ETH. Ethereum (ETH) price is rebounding above $3,800 at the time of writing on Tuesday after setting a new year-to-date high at $3,941 the previous day. Institutional demand for ETH remained robust, with the ETH Exchange Traded…

US President Donald Trump harshly criticized the high interest rates and said that Fed Chairman Jerome Powell will soon leave his post. The White House reportedly plans to visit the Fed headquarters on Thursday local time. Trump stated that current interest rates are putting homebuyers in a difficult situation, saying, “Powell is keeping interest rates too high, and this is negatively impacting the housing market.” Stating that the economy is strong, Trump said, “Interest rates should remain at 1% or even be lowered by 3 percentage points or more.” Trump also announced that eliminating the capital gains tax on home…