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PayPal World Launch Opens New Paths for Money Transfers

Sending money to another country has always been a bit of a hassle. Hidden fees, slow transfers, and tricky apps can make it stressful. But now, that might be about to change. PayPal and Venmo have launched something big — a new global platform called PayPal World. As reported by to Cointelegraph, the platform connects major payment systems from around the world. These include UPI in India, Mercado Pago in Latin America, and Tenpay in China, the system behind WeChat Pay. What is PayPal World? Think of PayPal World as a digital bridge. It connects people using different wallets and…

ExchangesJul 25

Three Metrics Point to a Big Shift

Bitcoin continues to make new records and stay above the price level of $120k. Three indicators depict investors moving their funds into riskier cryptocurrencies and hint at a potential beginning of the new altseason. Are we entering altseason? Three key metrics suggest investors are rotating capital into non-BTC assets in a potentially pivotal moment this cycle: 1/ Altcoin Index hits 50, up from 15 in under a month, signaling strong alt performance and risk appetitehttps://t.co/MIJpdU3jMX pic.twitter.com/0jqobGW7Rm — CryptoRank.io (@CryptoRank_io) July 18, 2025 Altcoin Index Soars, Reflecting Risk Appetite The closely tailed Altcoin Index has risen by more than 300%, shooting…

BitcoinJul 25

Ethereum gained 175% in less than a quarter — and this time, fundamentals showed up

How did Ethereum follow its worst quarter since 2022 with a 175% rebound, and can ETFs and tokenization sustain that momentum? Table of Contents Ethereum’s 175% rebound since april ETF inflows and reduced supply support the rally Ethereum builds toward higher throughput Corporate strategies reflect deeper conviction in ETH Ethereum leads in value, Solana and BNB in activity Ethereum’s 175% rebound since april Ethereum (ETH) has been quietly mounting one of its strongest recoveries in recent years. After falling to a low of around $1,386 in early April 2025, the second-largest crypto by market value began to steadily climb, nearly…

EthereumJul 25

Bank of England Governor Doubts the UK Needs a 'Britcoin' CBDC

The governor of the Bank of England has cast doubt on whether the U.K. needs a digital pound, or CBDC, becoming the latest official in a major economy to question the merits of central bank digital currencies. While Andrew Bailey says it's crucial to embrace cutting-edge transaction methods, he questioned whether this CBDC, known informally as "Britcoin," is the answer. "I remain to be convinced why the natural next step is to create a new form of money rather than put digital technology into retail payments and bank accounts," he said during his annual speech at Mansion House in London…

MarketsJul 25

Behind the scenes of Solana’s slow validator problem

This is a segment from the Lightspeed newsletter. To read full editions, subscribe. As issues with Solana’s code have been ironed out over the years, block times — or how long it takes the network to produce a new block of transactions — have declined, even dipping under Solana’s putative level of 400ms. But over the past month, an interesting trend has emerged: Median block times spiked, and Solana was adding new transactions to the blockchain slower than before. At fault was a new meta among Solana validators that showed it can be lucrative to produce blocks slowly. Anza, Jito…

AltcoinsJul 25

eToro Launches Crypto, Index Futures in Spiner With Lower Minimums

Online trading platform eToro (NASDAQ: ETOR) has rolled out a new type of futures contract for its Spanish users, allowing them to trade positions that mirror current market prices rather than future valuations. The NASDAQ-listed company said today (Wednesday) it's offering spot-quoted futures contracts on six markets: the S&P 500, Nasdaq-100, Russell 2000, Dow Jones Industrial Average, plus Bitcoin and Ethereum. The contracts come from CME Group, the Chicago-based derivatives exchange. Unlike regular futures contracts that price in expected future values, these spot-quoted versions track the actual current price of the underlying asset. Think of it as futures trading that…

ExchangesJul 25

Bitcoin Sees Long-Term Holders Sell As Short-Term Buyers Step In – Sign Of Rally Exhaustion?

As Bitcoin (BTC) continues to set new all-time highs (ATH) – reaching $123,218 on Binance on July 13 – on-chain data reveals a shift in holder behavior that could threaten the cryptocurrency’s bullish momentum. Bitcoin Holder Rotation May Derail Rally According to a CryptoQuant Quicktake post by contributor IT Tech, long-term Bitcoin holders (LTH) – those holding BTC for over 155 days – have transitioned into net distribution, suggesting seasoned investors are engaging in profit-taking. Meanwhile, short-term holders (STH) – those who have held BTC for less than 155 days — have recently turned net positive, indicating they are buying…

BitcoinJul 25

Ether Treasury Company GameSquare Buys CryptoPunk NFT for $5.15M

Digital media company GameSquare (GAME) said it bought Cowboy Ape #5577 of the CryptoPunk non-fungible token (NFT) collection from Robert Leshner for $5.15 million. The Frisco, Texas-based company, which described the purchase a strategic investment, also said it added just over $10 million worth of ether (ETH) to its treasury. Leshner, the founder of Compound Labs, an open-source protocol for algorithmic money markets on Ethereum, received the company's preferred stock in payment CryptoPunks are one of the earliest and among the most influential NFT projects. Created in 2017, they inspired much of the modern crypto art movement and set a…

NFTJul 24

Ethereum price forecast as ETH dominance jumps to 11.5%

Ethereum price is near $3,800 amid fresh upside momentum. Arthur Hayes targets $5k as QCP analysts point to ETH dominance jumping to 11.5%. The broader altcoin market is largely bullish as Bitcoin consolidates after hitting a new all-time high. Ethereum (ETH) has emerged as one of the altcoins to gain massive attention after surging from below $2,500 to $3,800 and now targeting the $4k level. Amid price forecasts that see ETH bulls target further gains, Arthur Hayes, former BitMEX CEO, has wondered whether buyers can push to $5k this week. Analysts at QCP are also bullish on Ethereum as the…

EthereumJul 24

Brazilian Crypto Users Want to Pay with Stablecoins, Survey Shows

A new survey shared with The Defiant shows that while many Brazilians appear to trust stablecoins, using them in everyday life is still a challenge. A July 2025 report from payments app Oobit that surveyed Brazilian crypto users aged 23 to 45 found that around 91.8% hold stablecoins — mostly Tether (USDT) — and about 85% say they want to use crypto for daily purchases. Still, only 54.3% have ever paid with crypto, and just 37% have done so in stores or online. “Brazil is actively embracing stablecoin adoption. USDT dominates. Crypto literacy is high. And people aren’t just holding…

MarketsJul 24