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TRUMP token continues decline despite speculations of ETF launch

The official memecoin of President Donald Trump, TRUMP, could soon have an exchange-traded fund (ETF) after investment firm Tuttle Capital filed a recent amendment. The filing seeks to change the effective date for the ETF to July 16. Bloomberg Senior ETF analyst Eric Balchunas shared the filing on X, noting that it could be a signal. According to him, the effective date does not necessarily mean that this is when the ETF would launch, but this is what typically happens. He said: “Tuttle has filed an amendment to change the effective date of a bunch of 2x crypto/meme ETFs to…

AltcoinsJul 19

ASIC Bitcoin Miners Are Back in Profit Mode—Here’s What They’re Making Daily

With bitcoin climbing 14.6% over the past 30 days, miners are raking in higher earnings. The going rate for 1 petahash per second (PH/s) of hashpower now floats around $60.49, padding profits for some of the top application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) rigs available. Here’s a look at the leading machines of the moment and how they’re stacking up in 2025’s ongoing BTC bull run. Bitcoin’s Bull Run Powers Mining Profits Bitcoin mining rigs are generating noticeably more value than they were just a month ago. Back then, the spot price for 1 petahash per second (PH/s) was $53.20—today, it’s clocking…

MiningJul 19

Curious Fact About Shytoshi Kusama Revealed on Bitcoin Pizza Day: Details

The official marketing lead of the SHIB team, known to the community under the pseudonym Lucie, has published a tweet, in which she revealed what might be a curious gastronomic fact about the mysterious SHIB leader, Shytoshi Kusama. Lucie’s tweet was dedicated to the Bitcoin Pizza Day celebrated today, on May 22. Shytoshi Kusama's favorite pizza? In her tweet, Lucie published a AI-generated image of a pizza shaped like the head of Shiba Inu’s mascot – SHIB. Next to it, on the slicing board, there is an inscription made with ketchup, and it says: “Hi Shytoshi!” Lucie tweeted that she…

BitcoinJul 19

The Country Where Tether (USDT) Is Keeping Tons of Its Gold Has Been Revealed – Here Are the Details

Tether Holdings SA, the issuer of the world's largest stablecoin USDT, is stockpiling around 80 tons of gold (worth $8 billion) in a secret vault in Switzerland. According to the information provided by the company's CEO, Paolo Ardoino, this vault belongs entirely to Tether and is described as “the most secure vault in the world.” However, for security reasons, the exact location of the vault and when it was established were not disclosed. Tether, a cryptocurrency company based in El Salvador, generates income by investing the dollars it collects in return for issuing USDT tokens. These investments include assets such…

MarketsJul 19

Katron Network and LAVA Protocol Unite to Supercharge BSC Meme Coin Liquidity

Katron Network is excited to announce its groundbreaking collaboration with LAVA Protocol to redefine connectivity and liquidity across the Web3 ecosystem. This partnership is set to link the Bitcoin ($BTC) ecosystem and the Binance Smart Chain (BSC). The initiative aims to provide improved transaction efficiency and innovative liquidity solutions to empower the communities of meme coins. 📣 Partnership Announcement : Katron x LAVA Protocol 🤝 🐈 We’re Proud to Announce Partnership between Katron Network and LAVA Protocol Building the connection Between the BTC Ecosystem and the BSC EcosystemEmpowering the BSC Meme Coin Ecosystem with a New Liquidity Engine… pic.twitter.com/xlMvBTOi6N —…

AltcoinsJul 19

Veteran Trader Reveals Key Strategy

In a recent post, renowned trader Peter Brandt disclosed that he has a long position in spot Bitcoin, demonstrating his continued confidence in the cryptocurrency. The announcement was made in conjunction with a more comprehensive disclosure of his trading book, which includes long entries in Swiss francs and short positions in Russell 2000 Index futures, along with setting orders in commodities like coffee and cotton. When it comes to Bitcoin, Brandt's position is in line with the current market and technical conditions. The most popular cryptocurrency recently surpassed $110,000, breaking through its all-time high (ATH). Retail investors might be excited…

BitcoinJul 19

Tokenized gold breaks $19B in volume, rivaling major gold ETFs

Tokenized gold trading volume has surpassed $19 billion so far this year, outpacing many popular gold ETFs. Tokenized assets are gradually proving to be a viable alternative to traditional investment instruments. According to a July 8 report by CEX.io, tokenized gold is gaining traction compared to gold ETFs. The asset class has attracted $19 billion in trading volume this year, outpacing several widely held gold ETFs. Trading volume in popular gold ETFs and tokenized gold in the second quarter of 2025 | Source: CEX.io While tokenized gold still trails major ETFs like SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) and iShares Gold Trust…

MarketsJul 19

Solana dominates real value rankings, DEX volume during H1

Solana dominated major cryptocurrencies in real economic value (REV) and DEX volumes during the first half of 2025, according to Helius’ “Solana Ecosystem Report H1 2025.” The report highlighted that Solana has led all blockchains in REV since October 2024 and reached $551 million in January 2025. REV is a metric that measures the monetary demand for using a blockchain’s network for transactions, including base transaction fees and out-of-protocol tips. Daily REV hit $56.8 million on January 19, surpassing the combined value of Ethereum and Bitcoin. Notably, Jito tips contributed between 42% and 66% of monthly REV, showing that users…

AltcoinsJul 19

Circle Internet (CRCL) Faces Reality Check After Hype-Driven Crypto IPO

Even before President Trump took office, preference for stablecoins instead of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) had been strongly signaled by the current U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. In the last month, both Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and the Fed Chair Jerome Powell framed stablecoins as a de facto asset to maintain USD as the world reserve currency. After all, a more decentralized ecosystem of tokenized dollars would be more effective at penetrating online payments than a controversial CBDC. Moreover, stablecoin companies drive demand for the U.S. Treasuries by backing their stablecoins with short-dated T-bills, gaining yield in return.…

MarketsJul 19

Fireblocks’ Pivotal $2.34M W Token Transfer to Jump Crypto Unveiled

The world of cryptocurrency is a fascinating, fast-paced arena where every on-chain movement can tell a story. Recently, a significant transaction caught the eye of keen observers: a substantial crypto transfer involving one of the industry’s leading custody solutions, Fireblocks. This movement, totaling 33.1 million W tokens valued at $2.34 million, wasn’t just any transaction; it was directed to a wallet strongly linked to Jump Crypto, a name synonymous with significant influence in the blockchain space. What does this mean for the interconnected world of DeFi, especially for projects like Wormhole? Let’s dive deep into the implications of this pivotal…

AltcoinsJul 19