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Texas is very likely to become the second US state with a Bitcoin Reserve, now that SB 21 passed the final House reading. Only the governor’s signature stands between it and becoming a law, and he has signaled his support. Despite recent setbacks, pro-crypto legislative efforts in the US are looking strong. Texas adopted language from New Hampshire’s successful effort, and future bills could do the same. Texas Might Have a Bitcoin Reserve by June 2 Just yesterday, Texas’ state legislature overwhelmingly voted to approve a state-level Bitcoin Reserve. This follows months of preparation, representing a continued level of enthusiasm.…

The on-chain analytics firm Glassnode has revealed an Ethereum indicator that reliably flagged the price bottom in advance of the recent rally. Ethereum NUPL Fell Into Capitulation Zone Earlier In a new post on X, Glassnode has talked about an Ethereum indicator from its joint report with cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase. The metric in question is the “Net Unrealized Profit/Loss,” which measures, as its name suggests, the net amount of profit or loss that the investors of the asset as a whole are holding right now. The metric works by going through the transaction history of each coin on the network…

USDT dominates stablecoins with 62.54% market share and highest trading volume. DAI leads mid-tier stablecoins in volume despite similar market cap to USDe. Smaller stablecoins show low volume, indicating limited market adoption. The stablecoin market remains a main element within the crypto industry, accounting for a total market capitalization of approximately $257.46 billion as of July 1, 2025. Representing 7.81% of the entire crypto market capitalization, stablecoins continue to serve as a major role in trading, liquidity provision, and as a bridge between traditional finance and digital assets. Recent data compiled by Phoenix Group shows a detailed view of the…

The Senate Agriculture Committee will consider President Donald Trump’s nominee for chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Brian Quintenz, as lawmakers weigh a broader shift in crypto regulation that could dramatically expand the agency’s role. The committee is scheduled to review Quintenz’s nomination during a July 21 hearing, ahead of a full Senate vote regarding his appointment expected next week. His confirmation would come at a pivotal moment as Congress debates the Digital Asset Market Clarity (CLARITY) Act legislation. The legislation aims to establish a clear regulatory framework for the digital asset industry and designate a primary supervisor. Quintenz,…

Are you an MKR holder on Binance? Get ready for a significant update! Binance, one of the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchanges, has just announced a pivotal development concerning the Maker (MKR) token. This isn’t just a simple update; it’s a complete transformation as MKR prepares for its rebranding and a crucial token swap to Sky (SKY). Understanding the details of this Binance MKR swap is essential for all users. What Exactly is the Binance MKR Swap and Rebranding? Binance has officially confirmed its full support for the upcoming Maker (MKR) token swap and its exciting rebranding to Sky (SKY). This…

Russia is preparing to impose new restrictions on cryptocurrency miners, including stricter punishments for violating existing bans and illegal mining activities. One of the proposed measures will allow authorities to remotely disconnect crypto mining facilities from the grid during periods when demand for electricity is at its highest. Russian government readies tougher rules for miners The Ministry of Energy in Russia has been tasked to finalize regulations for those involved in the extraction of digital currencies, the Interfax news agency reported, following a recent meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers in Moscow. According to a report issued after the meeting…

Bitcoin (BTC) broke above a new all-time high of $109,000 before facing sharp resistance and pulling back. The quick reversal underscored the psychological weight of the $110,000 level, which now stands as a key hurdle for bulls. Despite the rejection, whale accumulation has quietly increased, signaling that large holders may be positioning for another leg up. Combined with bullish Ichimoku Cloud signals, BTC appears to be building a technical foundation—though follow-through above resistance remains essential. Whale Activity Picks Up: What 2,019 Large BTC Holders Could Mean for the Market The number of Bitcoin whales—wallets holding between 1,000 and 10,000 BTC—increased…

Whales have continued to bet big on leading cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other major altcoins, as massive price surges have triggered heightening investors’ interest. Following this, an unidentified Ethereum whale has steered reactions with its consistent Ethereum purchases, according to recent data from on-chain analytics platform, Lookonchain. According to the data provided by the source, a single whale identified with the wallet “0x9684” has secured a massive 122,691 ETH from FalconX’s hot wallet in just one week. Previous data show that the whale has been consistently committing its funds to accumulating ETH in large quantities over the past week.…

Money markets platform Spiko is tapping into Chainlink’s cross-chain interoperability protocol to enable multichain access to over $380 million in regulated on-chain funds. The European fintech announced on July 1, 2025, noting that it was integrating Chainlink (LINK), with the strategic aim of bolstering interoperability. Chainlink’s cross chain standard, CCIP, will enable more than $380 million of its institutional-grade onchain money market funds to be accessible to users much more easily and compliantly. “Until now, Spiko MMFs were deployed natively across multiple networks — but investors couldn’t move their shares from one chain to another. The only workaround was to…

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse took to X today to praise the Trump administration as “the most crypto-forward” in U.S. history, a comment made as his team attended the White House signing ceremony for the landmark GENIUS Act. The public praise appears to be a clear strategic move from the head of a company that has famously battled U.S. regulators. Team Ripple at the White House celebrating a historic day for crypto! Bummed I wasn’t able to make it in person but celebrating from afar https://t.co/V5soaBgBnw — Brad Garlinghouse (@bgarlinghouse) July 18, 2025 How Ripple’s CEO is celebrating the new crypto…