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UK’s The Smarter Web Company buys 325 more Bitcoin, yield reaches 39,258%

The Smarter Web Company, a London-listed digital agency specializing in web design, web development, and online marketing services, has acquired 325 additional Bitcoin at an average price of $112,157 per unit as part of its ongoing treasury policy, according to a new press release. The company now holds 1,600 Bitcoin with a total average purchase price of $106,798 per Bitcoin. With Bitcoin currently trading at nearly $119,000, the stash is worth over $190 million. The Smarter Web Company also reported a year-to-date Bitcoin yield of 39,258% on its treasury and a 30-day yield of 419%. The company maintains over $5…

BitcoinJul 28

Ordinals soar on the back of Bitcoin art – Here are our top 7 picks

Ordinals are on the rise again following a recent boom in Bitcoin art from on-chain creators like Harto, Rutherford Chang, OTO, and many more. Here are our top picks for BTC ordinals. Summary BTC Ordinals have soared 103% in trading volume and 891% in sales. Traders are asking for recommendations to BTC Ordinals art projects following the recent rise in popularity. It’s not just the BTC (BTC) token that has been on the rise. Bitcoin Art on-chain has been seeing massive action in the past few days in the lead-up to a rally-filled month as creators’ works soar on the…

NFTJul 28

what to expect from Ethereum’s Fusaka hard fork

Ethereum’s next big upgrade, Fusaka, is expected to launch in November with a focus on improving performance and security behind the scenes, rather than adding new features for users. Summary Ethereum’s next big upgrade, Fusaka, is set to go live in early November, bringing a batch of technical improvements under the hood. Unlike recent upgrades that introduced user-facing features, this one focuses on boosting performance, scaling, and node security. It’s part of Ethereum’s faster release cycle and aims to keep the network running smoothly as demand grows. Ethereum‘s next protocol upgrade, codenamed Fusaka, is entering its final testing and planning…

EthereumJul 28

DWF Labs Unveils Massive PUMP Token Acquisition

The cryptocurrency world is buzzing with news of a significant transaction involving one of its most prominent players. Recently, DWF Labs, a major Web3 venture capital firm and market maker, received an astonishing 2.5 billion PUMP tokens. This colossal transfer, valued at approximately $17.4 million, originated from Pump.fun, the platform behind the token itself. This development has ignited widespread speculation, particularly regarding DWF Labs’ potential role as an early investor in the project. DWF Labs’ Strategic Move: What Does This PUMP Token Acquisition Mean? When a firm like DWF Labs makes such a substantial move, the crypto community takes notice.…

AltcoinsJul 28

XRP And Solana ETFs Could Be 2025’s Big Winners, Here’s Why

The crypto ETF race is getting interesting, and ETF expert Nate Geraci isn’t holding back. In a post that’s doing rounds, Geraci pointed out the irony that while investment giant Vanguard is now the biggest shareholder of MicroStrategy, a company famous for its massive Bitcoin holdings, it still refuses to offer spot Bitcoin ETFs on its own platform. “If you don’t see the irony here, I don’t know what to tell you,” Geraci said, hinting it’s high time Vanguard opened its doors to crypto ETFs. Looking ahead, Geraci said that BlackRock should get more aggressive in the crypto space by…

AltcoinsJul 28

Why Wall Street’s $1 Billion Ethereum Bet Isn’t Stopping the ETH Price Slide

Ethereum (ETH) continues to attract institutional interest despite a recent pullback in price. This week alone, more than $1 billion has flowed into ETH investment funds, which highlights growing institutional appetite for the asset. However, the coin’s price performance does not mirror this bullish investment activity. Despite the heavy inflows, ETH remains under pressure, largely due to increased profit-taking by long-term holders (LTHs). Ethereum Inflows Hit 11-Week Streak as Price Falls Below $3,600 According to SosoValue, the second-largest crypto by market cap is currently in its eleventh consecutive week of net inflows into ETH ETFs. This is in sharp contrast…

EthereumJul 28

Flare Network Marks Third Anniversary as TVL Soars Past $170 Million

Flare Network quietly turned three on July 14, 2025, exactly three years after its mainnet went live back on July 14, 2022. What began as a daring experiment to layer smart contracts and real‑time data feeds onto blockchains like XRP has since blossomed into a lively, fast‑evolving ecosystem. It is now bustling with applications, protocols, and a passionate community. In those three years, Flare has handled over 240 million transactions across more than 40 million blocks. Today, nearly four million unique wallets call the network home, and on an average day, the network processes about 445,000 transactions at a brisk…

AltcoinsJul 28

New Zealand Bans Crypto ATMs Under Stringent AML Rules

Officials in New Zealand have restricted foreign cash transfers to $5,000 and outlawed cryptocurrency ATMs in an attempt to combat money laundering and organized crime. The steps were revealed by Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee on Wednesday as part of the government’s effort to revamp its AML/CFT regime, which seeks to combat the financing of terrorism and money laundering. AML Laws Targeting High-risk Crypto Channels Part of the reform package is a prohibition on cryptocurrency ATMs and a cap of $5,000 on foreign money transfers. According to officials, the goal of these actions is to prevent criminals from using certain…

RegulationJul 28

On-Chain Games Don’t Have a ‘Secret Sauce,’ YGG’s New Advisor Says

Most crypto games still chase breakout hits as if they’re guaranteed. But without a system built to test, discard, and repeat at scale, the industry might keep mistaking hype for progress. That’s according to Quinn Campbell, a former Sky Mavis and Voodoo executive now working alongside YGG Play, Yield Guild Games’ publishing arm. “Gaming is an extremely hits-driven business. There’s no secret sauce to finding a hit,” Campbell told Decrypt. “You just need reps. It’s a numbers game.” Brought on by Yield Guild Games (YGG) as its third-party publishing advisor, he’s set to help the group test what kinds of…

GameFiJul 28

BTC Bullish Momentum Returns After Recent Correction, Is $140K Next?

Bitcoin is currently trading around $119K after reaching a new all-time high above $123K just days ago. This historic breakout has come with aggressive momentum, flipping prior resistance levels into strong support. The overall structure remains bullish, but recent price action shows early signs of a potential short-term exhaustion. By ShayanMarkets The Daily Chart On the daily chart, BTC has respected its macro bullish channel and just broke out from a large bull flag formation that had been developing for several weeks. This continuation pattern came after a steep rally from the April lows around 75K and was followed by…

BitcoinJul 28