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Both ends of the curve agree — there’s not enough bitcoin for everyone

This is a segment from the Supply Shock newsletter. To read full editions, subscribe. Bitcoin at $120,000 is a win for everyone on the left and right sides of the infamous bell curve meme. Mid-curving is almost never the optimal strategy. Except for, perhaps, very specific points in a cycle — particularly in deep bear markets, when vibes and narratives are less powerful. Right now, the extreme ends of the bell curve are both screaming one thing: There’s not enough bitcoin for everyone. For example, the left-curve take on bitcoin scarcity goes something like this: Bitcoin is currently only programmed…

BitcoinAug 2

10 Ways Ethereum Changed Crypto Over the Past Decade

In honor of Ethereum’s 10-year anniversary, BeInCrypto is taking a comprehensive look at the 10 most critical contributions of this revolutionary blockchain to the crypto industry. These include its smart contracts, ERC-20, EVM, and other important standards, Layer-2 protocols, DAO governance, and how they influenced DeFi, ICOs, NFTs, meme coins, ETFs, and more. Ethereum’s done a lot for us. Ten Years of Ethereum Since Vitalik Buterin first launched Ethereum ten years ago, smart contracts have been a key feature of its blockchain. Bitcoin, the first cryptocurrency, allows smart contracts, but Satoshi Nakamoto mainly focused on its trustless and decentralized structure.…

EthereumAug 2

Wall Street is Warming Up to Rate Cuts—Will Crypto Be the Biggest Winner?

Wall Street is increasingly betting on US interest rate cuts before the end of 2025. At the same time, political pressure from Donald Trump has intensified, as he becomes more vocally aggressive toward Powell for rate cuts. With inflation cooling and markets adjusting expectations, crypto could stand to gain the most from a looser monetary policy. Trump Wants Fed to Bring Interest Rate Down to 1% Earlier today, Trump renewed his attack on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. He called for a 3 percentage point rate cut and claimed it would save the US economy $1 trillion annually. The US…

MarketsAug 2

SEC’s “Project Crypto” Announcement Marred by False ETH Security Rumors

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…

RegulationAug 2

Over 40% of Jupiter’s Trading Volume Now Flows Through Private AMMs

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,”…

ExchangesAug 2

Pledditor vanishes from X as bitcoin hits all-time high

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…

BitcoinAug 2

Ethereum Defies Bitcoin Slump as Analysts See Path to $5,000

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…

EthereumAug 2

DevvStream pivots, anchors crypto treasury to BTC and SOL

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…

MarketsAug 2

State of stablecoins after GENIUS Act: Expert weighs in

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…

RegulationAug 2

Kraken Shifts 82,277,388 XRP Worth $246M to Unknown Wallet

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,…

ExchangesAug 2