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MOEX to offer futures tracking the value of Ethereum

Russia’s largest stock market, the Moscow Exchange, will soon offer futures contracts tracking the price of Ethereum, the biggest cryptocurrency by market cap after Bitcoin. The platform said it will also present futures on U.S. treasury bonds – a first in the Russian Federation, where the growing yield of American government securities has caught the attention of investors. Russians to start trading futures on ETH The Moscow Exchange (MOEX) plans to launch two new futures contracts in August, one of which will be tied to the value of the second most popular cryptocurrency, while the other will track the market…

ExchangesJul 18

Solana and BNB Behind Blockchain’s Biggest Week Yet — Everything to Know

Over the past week, the total number of blockchain transactions across public blockchains and Layer-2 networks has reached a record high. This impressive figure amounts to 342 million transactions in just seven days, the highest weekly figure ever recorded. Solana, BNB Chain, and Tron On Top According to data from Dune Analytics, Solana, BNB Chain, and Tron were the three blockchains with the highest transaction volumes over the past week. Transactions on blockchains. Source: Dune Solana (SOL), in particular, is leading in terms of transaction count (59.46%). This can partly be explained by the explosive growth of meme tokens launched…

BlockchainJul 18

Big Promise, Bigger Hurdles in the Race to Democratize Investing

The tokenization of equities, while seen as a promising way to democratize access to publicly listed company stocks, has not gained traction as expected. Proponents of tokenization argue that existing regulations block the widespread adoption of equity tokenization. The Slow Burn of Equity Tokenization: Hype Versus Reality Although the tokenization of equities is widely accepted as an ideal means of making stocks of publicly listed companies available to the masses, its adoption pace has not matched the hype. The recent controversy sparked by fintech firm Robinhood’s giveaway of tokenized OpenAI equity stocks serves as a case in point. As widely…

MarketsJul 18

XRP set for double-digit surge? Three powerful catalysts for Ripple to watch in July

XRP, the native token of the XRP Ledger, has made headlines in the aftermath of the SEC’s lawsuit against Ripple and the withdrawal of the payment giant’s appeal. The crypto payments firm looks set to expand its stablecoin partnerships and boost XRP utility, both of which could push the altcoin higher. Table of Contents Why the end of Ripple’s appeal and SEC lawsuit matters XRP price forecast Catch up on Ripple’s recent announcements Three catalysts that could fuel XRP price rally Why the end of Ripple’s appeal and SEC lawsuit matters The SEC vs. Ripple lawsuit has been a decisive…

AltcoinsJul 18

Trump Vows to Push for New Crypto Bills in Congress

U.S. President Donald Trump officially recognized July 15 as the start of “Crypto Week” in Washington. In a post on X, he stated, “Happy Crypto Week! I will work hard with the Senate and House of Representatives to pass more bills.” Trump Crypto Week Statement. Source: X His direct endorsement comes as lawmakers in the House prepare to debate and vote on several high-profile digital asset bills before July 18. A Look at the Bills on the Floor This Week Four crypto-related bills have now advanced to a full House debate following an 8–4 vote by the House Rules Committee.…

RegulationJul 18

Binance, KuCoin & Upbit Volumes Tank as Traders Flock to Decentralized Exchanges

Binance, KuCoin, Upbit, and several other major centralized exchanges simultaneously recorded significant declines, painting a contrasting picture of the cryptocurrency market in the summer of 2025. Although this may only be a temporary adjustment, it also reflects a more cautious investment landscape, accompanied by shifts in the behavior of modern crypto users. CEXs Are Gradually Losing Spotlight Amid a volatile crypto market shaped by liquidity concerns and shifting investor sentiment, a recent report from Wu Blockchain reveals a worrying trend. Trading volumes on centralized exchanges (CEXs) dropped sharply in June 2025. CEX’s volume in June. Source: WuBlockchain According to the…

ExchangesJul 18

Grvt Launches On-Chain Investment Marketplace

Grvt, a peer-to-peer financial platform, has launched its peer-to-peer on-chain investment marketplace built on ZKsync — "Grvt Strategies". It is designed to give everyday investors access to curated investment strategies that were previously available only to institutions and high-net-worth individuals. These strategies are managed by verified institutional funds, market makers, and professional traders. The platform operates fully on-chain and uses smart contracts to automate all processes, including deposits and profit distribution. Investors can see how funds are allocated, monitor performance, and interact directly with Strategy Managers. Grvt Strategies allows users to invest any amount into a range of on-chain strategies.…

BlockchainJul 18

How bond market helped push BTC to all-time high

Yesterday, the US government had a particularly hard time selling treasuries to fund its operations. That was great news for bitcoin (BTC) as risk-on investment pushed crypto markets to all-time highs. Surpassing $111,000 for the first time in its history, BTC benefited from one of the worst US bond auctions in recent memory. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent had to admit that the country’s 6.7% deficit-to-GDP ratio was its highest since the last war or recession. Incredibly, Moody’s downgraded US creditworthiness this month from its highest Aaa tier to Aa1. Extending a steep selloff in the multi-trillion dollar US Treasury…

BitcoinJul 18

BlackRock Just Broke Major 2,000,000 Ethereum (ETH) Milestone

BlackRock's iShares Ethereum Trust (ETHA) just hit a huge milestone: It is now holding more than 2 million ETH, which is worth over $5.5 billion. That's more than 1.65% of Ethereum's total supply now parked in a single U.S. spot ETF. According to the latest data, ETHA's holdings reached 2,001,081 ETH as of July 13. This comes after a big week for inflows — over $900 million came in, making it the fund's strongest week since launch. Three of ETHA's ten biggest daily inflows happened in the last seven days alone. If you look at the big picture, all U.S.…

EthereumJul 18

Global markets aren’t buying Trump’s tariff threats this time

Global stocks are breaking records in 2025 while Donald Trump keeps yelling tariffs from the White House. Investors clearly aren’t flinching. They’ve heard it before. And this time, they’re not pulling money out of the system. According to CNBC, the MSCI All Country World Index, which tracks over 2,500 stocks worldwide, jumped nearly 10% since January and hit an all-time high on July 4. The countries pulling the weight aren’t the US Trump keeps making noise, but confidence in American equities has been taking hit after hit all year. Greece, Poland, and the Czech Republic are leading the global pack…

MarketsJul 18