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Leveraged Bearish Strategy ETF Pulls in Millions at Record Lows

A U.S.-listed exchange-traded fund (ETF) offering leveraged bearish exposure to shares in bitcoin holder MicroStrategy (MSTR) has recently attracted millions in investor money as its prices hit record lows. The Defiance Daily Target 2x Short MSTR ETF, listed under the ticker SMST on Nasdaq, has registered a net inflow of over $24 million since July 11, according to data tracked by VettaFi. The net inflow tallied over $10 million on July 16 alone, the biggest single-day total since March 26. SMST daily net flows. (VettaFi) The inflow likely represents bargain hunting at cheaper valuations. SMST fell to a high-volume record…

BitcoinJul 22

What Are Traders Saying as Solana Reclaims Spotlight? ETH, DOGE, ADA See Profit-Taking

Ether (ETH) extended its climb over the weekend, jumping past $3,770 as capital shifted from bitcoin to major tokens. The move continues a trend that has defined July trading, with slow, steady gains for BTC alongside large breakouts across Layer 1s and decentralized finance (DeFi) tokens. Bitcoin held firm above $117,400, gaining a little over 1% in the past 24 hours. XRP , BNB (BNB), dogecoin and Cardano’s ADA (ADA) showed mixed movements as traders took profits, while Solana’s SOL (SOL) surged 8% to $203, its highest price level since late February. The strength in SOL came as ecosystem player…

DeFiJul 22

Whale snaps up 45 CryptoPunks amid ETH rally

NFTs are heating up based on the general hype and price expansion of ETH. Recently, a whale acquired 45 Crypto Punks, boosting the floor price by 20%. A whale acquired 45 Crypto Punk NFTs, boosting the collection’s floor price by 20%. Interest in Crypto Punks spiked for the first time since Yuga Labs sold the intellectual rights of the NFT collection. On-chain data shows the whale spent 2,082 ETH and acquired the NFTs through OpenSea. Based on Nansen data, the wallet is newly created and active since July 18. There are no data of other chains or previous activities linked…

NFTJul 22

The global web tied to MicroStrategy’s $71B bitcoin stash

A vast web of companies and securities are tied to the 601,550 bitcoin (BTC) at MicroStrategy. Stretching across the globe from its Virginia headquarters, there are shareholders trading instruments tied to those coins as far away as the Australian Securities Exchange. According to TickerGate, retail investors own over 99% of MicroStrategy (MSTR) common stock. However, the form of their ownership varies wildly. The most basic instrument is MSTR, yet there are countless funds, securities, and derivatives tied to that $71 billion trove of digital gold. As these vehicles proliferate in number and by trading venue, it is illuminating to list…

MarketsJul 22

IOTA Positions Itself for U.S. Expansion With Real-World Trade & Tokenized Finance

Peralta recently shared his thoughts on X, explaining why he believes IOTA is uniquely positioned to become the top cryptocurrency in the U.S. He highlighted real-world use cases, suggesting that IOTA’s infrastructure is what the future needs. Jese Peralta, a cryptocurrency enthusiast, recently pointed to an exclusive interview that Coinage conducted with IOTA Co-Founder Dominik Schiener, in which he described the current phase of IOTA as a “rebirth” and made it clear that the project isn’t just entering the U.S. market, but is “planting its flag.” He emphasized the importance of humility and adaptability in the ever-changing world of crypto,…

AltcoinsJul 22

Tomorrow is an important day! The White House is expected to release its first report on cryptocurrencies! Here are the details…

US President Donald Trump has signed the GENIUS Act into law at the end of a busy week filled with cryptocurrency legislation and regulatory breakthroughs. Following Trump's move, the White House announced a new step. This time, the White House will release the first comprehensive US crypto policy report, which aims to establish clear rules for digital assets and stablecoins. Accordingly, the report will be announced on July 22. This report will be published as required by Executive Order 14178, which mandates publication within 180 days of the issuance of the relevant decision. As you may recall, Trump signed an…

RegulationJul 22

Blockstream Expands in Europe With Acquisition of Swiss Crypto Firm Elysium Labs

Adam Back's Bitcoin development firm, Blockstream, has acquired Swiss blockchain startup Elysium Labs. The acquisition will see the creation of a European incubator entity, Blockstream CH SAGL, according to an emailed announcement shared with CoinDesk on Monday. The deal terms weren't disclosed by the firms. Blockstream is building momentum around its European ventures, following the inception of its Lugano Research Center, which is focused on product development of Bitcoin layer-2 networks Lightning and Liquid. The firm has not disclosed financial details of the acquisition. Blockstream CH SAGL will serve as a hub for Blockstream's European operations alongside its Turin, Italy-based…

BitcoinJul 22

Crypto Treasury Fever Spreads to Ethena as $360M SPAC Deal Targets ENA Accumulation

A new company called StablecoinX aims to be the first public firm to accumulate decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol Ethena's ENA (ENA) token after raising $360 million as the crypto treasury trend expands to altcoins. Nasdaq-listed shell company TLGY Acquisition Corp. and Ethena-focused validator operator startup SC Assets said Monday they plan to merge to form the new company, which will be listed under the "USDE" ticker. The transaction is expected to close in late 2025, according to a press release. StablecoinX plans to raise $360 million in a private investment in public equity (PIPE) round from a group of investors…

DeFiJul 22

Belarus floats CBDC payment for BRICS amid US tariff threats

At the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, a new payments system for the members was one of the main topics on the agenda. Belarus proposed a central bank digital currency (CBDC)-linked system that would ease cross-border payments and reduce the dependency on the United States dollar. However, a new system is still years away, according to some of the officials at the summit, and Donald Trump’s fresh tariff threat only adds to the uncertainty. Belarus: CBDCs are the solution for BRICS At the Rio Summit, heads of state and top government officials of the 10 BRICS members and…

MarketsJul 22

Solana DEX Volume Crosses $1.4 Trillion Milestone, SOL Price To $200?

Solana’s decentralized exchange (DEX) volume climbed past $1.4 trillion in July 2025. That and many other factors are driving traction toward Solana price. Rising user activity, steady trading inflows, and growing interest from institutional investors are some of the features that supported the increase. These trends have renewed discussions about the SOL price, with $200 emerging as the next target. Solana Crypto DEX Volume Hits Major Milestone In a significant development, Solana‘s total DEX volume for the month reached $1.4 trillion. This marks a new record for the blockchain. This figure includes cumulative trading data from top Solana-based platforms such…

AltcoinsJul 22