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Crypto stock outlooks fluctuate after GENIUS, ahead of Q2 reports

This is a segment from the Forward Guidance newsletter. To read full editions, subscribe. Given the recent GENIUS Act signing and certain firms soon reporting Q2 earnings, it’s as good a time as any for a crypto stock update. After the stablecoin-focused bill became law, Compass Point analysts downgraded Circle stock from neutral to sell. Their CRCL price target declined from $205 to $130, according to a Monday note. Analysts Ed Engel and Abdullah Dilawar anticipated the rally leading up to the GENIUS Act signing, but predicted the “sell-the-news” drop that came. Shares of CRCL were trading around $195 at…

MarketsJul 30

Bitcoin Mixer Samourai Founders to Plead Guilty in Crypto Privacy Case

The founders of Bitcoin mixer Samourai Wallet will plead guilty on Wednesday, Federal court documents show, in a case that has rattled privacy advocacy groups. Both William Lonergan Hill and Keonne Rodriguez will change their pleas in a New York court, according to the filing in U.S. District Court for the Southern District Court of New York. Feds arrested Hill and Rodriguez last year and then shut down their Bitcoin mixing platform. The U.S. Department of Justice alleged that the app was an "unlicensed money transmitting business" used by criminals. The indictment filed last year alleged that "while offering Samourai…

RegulationJul 30

BitGo stakes a claim in Brazil banking sector ahead of crypto reform

As Brazil moves toward stricter crypto regulation, BitGo is making a timely play to become the country’s go-to institutional custodian. By launching a fully regulated subsidiary in São Paulo ahead of potential laws requiring domestic key management, the firm is positioning itself as the default solution for banks and asset managers navigating Brazil’s fast-evolving digital asset landscape. Summary BitGo launched a subsidiary in São Paulo to serve banks and asset managers amid Brazil’s evolving crypto regulations The move aligns with proposed legislation that could mandate domestic key custody for digital assets. On July 25, crypto custody giant BitGo announced the…

MarketsJul 30

A Pressure Group Forced Steam to Remove Adult Games. It's Coming After Crypto Next

Collective Shout issued an open letter to payment processing giants Mastercard, PayPal, and Visa this month to try and convince gaming storefronts to remove titles featuring rape, incest, and child sexual abuse-themed games. In response, Steam and Itch.io broadly delisted or limited “adult” games on their storefronts—many of which do not feature the aforementioned themes. The removals were met with major uproar from gamers, some of whom opined that leaning on crypto to process payments could be a solution for game creators pushed away from traditional platforms. However, Collective Shout has now told Decrypt that it has also “discussed” pressuring…

GameFiJul 30

Saylor Boasts Strategy's $10.5 Billion Bitcoin Gain in 2025

Michael Saylor, a Bitcoin evangelist and the executive chairman of the largest Bitcoin treasury company, Strategy, has published a tweet, announcing the recent achievement of his BTC-focused venture. In his tweet, Saylor shared the Bitcoin gain generated for the company’s shareholders recently and year-to-date as well. Saylor brags Strategy's 2025 YTD Bitcoin gains Bitcoin ideologist Saylor announced the Bitcoin yield generated by his company’s Bitcoin treasury operations last week – that was a quarter-to-date one. It constituted 2,485 valued at approximately $291 million for MSTR shareholders. His announcement came as a caption to a table with other data and it…

BitcoinJul 30

Crypto Still Seen as 'Risky' Among U.S. Investors Despite Ownership Surging 8x Since 2018: Survey

Cryptocurrency may be easier to buy than ever, but most Americans still want no part of it. A new Gallup survey found that just 14% of U.S. adults own crypto, a figure that has been growing but still represents a small slice of the investing public. The study, conducted in mid-June, revealed deep skepticism about cryptocurrencies. 60% of respondents said they have no interest in ever buying cryptocurrency, and just 17% admitted they’re intrigued. Only 4% of respondents said they plan on buying crypto in the near future. Gallup also found that among U.S. investors owning more than $10,000 in…

MarketsJul 30

Bitwise President: ‘Everyone Will Own Bitcoin’

Teddy Fusaro, president at Bitwise Invest, has predicted that "everyone" will end up owning Bitcoin in the future. "The only question is whether you choose it early, or it's chosen for you later," he said. This comes in response to a recent Bloomberg report about anti-crypto financial giant Vanguard Group being the largest holder of Strategy (MSTR). Despite its aversion to the leading cryptocurrency, the Pennsylvania-based financial giant is indirectly benefiting from Bitcoin's recent record-breaking rally. Vanguard has such massive Strategy holdings due to its index-tracking funds that automatically include Saylor's controversial company. How far has Bitcoin adoption progressed? Overall,…

BitcoinJul 30

Stablecoin Push Triggers Tensions Between Central Bank and Policymakers in South Korea

South Korea is experiencing a notable turning point in the digital sector as a result of an exclusive bill. As per the data from CoinRank, the proposal of a new stablecoin bill by South Korea’s ruling party has triggered significant tension between the policymakers and the Bank of Korea. The crypto and blockchain news platform mentioned in a social media post that the landmark bill is a game-changer for South Korea’s digital economy. In addition to this, the respective move also highlights the growing acceptance of the blockchain in the mainstream economic world. https://twitter.com/CoinRank_io/status/1949452881444171983?t=sKjaUPsz3u2ww2GRr_6O2w&s=19 South Korean Ruling Party Gets Backlash…

MarketsJul 30

Jeremie Davinci Reveals Ultimate Price Prediction

Jeremie Davinci, one of Bitcoin’s longest-standing evangelists, just revealed a figure that stands out: $500,000. That is where he sees the Bitcoin price heading before the end of the decade. The timing is curious. BTC recently pulled back from highs of $123,000 and is now trading under $117,000, marking a 2.4% daily drop. The pullback has not shaken Davinci's outlook. Instead, he is doubling down with not just a price prediction but also a generational pitch. In his words, buying Bitcoin is not just about returns. It is about "securing your bloodline." Hold it, never sell it and borrow against…

BitcoinJul 30

Crypto microloans make a comeback as Trump backs crypto

Crypto microloans are experiencing a dramatic resurgence, fueled by a broader revival in digital asset markets closely tied to US President Donald Trump’s pro-crypto stance. Three years after a devastating market crash triggered a wave of bankruptcies across the crypto lending sector, a new crop of startups is aggressively re-entering the space. They possess unsecured, tech-driven lending models — and no collateral required. These ventures are riding a wave of investor optimism reignited by Trump’s pro-crypto agenda and the sharp rebound in the broader crypto market. At the forefront is Divine Research, a San Francisco-based firm that has issued more…

MarketsJul 30