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Liquid Collective’s LsSOL Could Enhance Institutional Access and Liquidity in Solana Staking Ecosystem

Liquid Collective’s launch of Liquid Staked SOL (LsSOL) marks a significant milestone in institutional crypto adoption, bridging liquidity and staking rewards on the Solana network. This innovative solution enables institutions to maintain capital flexibility while earning staking yields, addressing long-standing challenges in Solana’s staking ecosystem. According to COINOTAG, partnerships with Coinbase, Kraken, Galaxy, Anchorage Digital, and Fireblocks are pivotal in establishing a secure and compliant infrastructure for institutional investors. Discover how Liquid Collective’s LsSOL enhances institutional Solana staking by combining liquidity, security, and compliance to drive mainstream crypto adoption. Liquid Collective Introduces LsSOL: Revolutionizing Institutional Staking on Solana Liquid Collective,…

DeFiJul 17

Crypto Cards Go Mainstream, Market Projected to Reach $152B by 2031

Crypto cards, once seen as a niche innovation, are now significantly influencing everyday financial decisions, with the market expected to reach $152.2 billion by 2031. Demographics Driving the Shift Crypto cards, once considered a niche innovation, now shape everyday financial choices, with the market projected to reach $152.2 billion by 2031. These cards are used for everything from online purchases to daily payments and are reportedly used by nearly one in 10 Americans, and an even higher proportion of users in Brazil, Portugal and Slovenia. According to a Nexo European Economic Area (EEA) card report, Gen Z, millennials and high-net-worth…

MarketsJul 17

Dow Jones seesaws, ends flat as Bitcoin hits new all-time high

U.S. stocks ended mixed Thursday as markets digested the House’s narrow approval of President Trump’s massive tax-and-spending package. The S&P 500 dipped 0.04%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was flat, and the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.28%. The legislation—projected by the Congressional Budget Office to add nearly $4 trillion to the federal deficit—includes sweeping tax cuts and increased military spending. It passed the House by a single vote after last-minute revisions, including expanded deductions for state and local taxes, aimed at swaying conservative lawmakers. The bill now heads to the Senate. Another spike in Treasury yields tempered investor sentiment. The 30-year…

BitcoinJul 17

Ether Races 6% Against Bitcoin as GENUIS Act Puts Spotlight on Yield-Bearing Stablecoins: Analyst

Ethereum's native token ether (ETH), is gaining ground against bitcoin , as the impending GENUIS Act is likely to ban yield-bearing stablecoins that promise interest-like returns, according to Markus Thielen, founder of 10x Research. The Binance-listed ether-bitcoin ratio, representing ether's BTC-denominated price, rose over 5.96% to 0.02670 on Tuesday, registering its best performance since May 13, according to data source TradingView. The upswing marked a bullish resolution to the multi-week range play and suggests continued ether outperformance ahead. Ether's dollar-denominated price rose over 4%, topping $3,100 for the first time since February. According to Markus Thielen, founder of 10x Research,…

EthereumJul 17

RWA Sector Smashes $25 Billion Barrier—72% Asset Holder Surge in Just 30 Days

This week, the real-world asset (RWA) sector crossed the $25 billion threshold, carving out a fresh milestone in the annals of finance. On top of that, the total number of asset holders has soared to 293,006—marking a jump of over 72% in just 30 days. Tokenized Assets Continue to See Massive Growth As of Thursday, July 10, 2025, the value of tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) has climbed past $25 billion. That’s a 7.23% increase since June 10. Right now, private credit claims the top spot in onchain value. A hefty $14.73 billion is parked in blockchain-verified private credit offerings from…

MarketsJul 17

Bitcoin rips all-time high, derivatives traders not as euphoric

Bitcoin rallied past its previous all-time high in the USD and USDT markets on Wednesday and extended gains on Thursday, climbing to a peak of $111,880. Bitcoin’s breakout failed to usher euphoria among traders and the reaction on derivatives traders was muted, relative to previous BTC price rallies. Ethereum (ETH) struggles to attract institutional inflows even as ETH rallies alongside Bitcoin (BTC) in its price discovery. Altcoins in the top 50 cryptocurrencies ranked by market capitalization are in the green, rallying in the last 24 hours. Table of Contents Bitcoin derivatives analysis Ethereum technical and derivatives analysis Crypto trader sentiment…

BitcoinJul 17

Ethereum (ETH) Price Prediction for July 17

The Ethereum price today has extended its bullish streak, rising above $3,100 after SharpLink’s continued ETH acquisition spree. With the Nasdaq-listed sports-tech firm now holding nearly 312,000 ETH, market participants are increasingly viewing Ethereum as a strategic treasury asset. ETH is now consolidating near the apex of a key multi-month triangle on the weekly chart, a region historically associated with high-impact moves. Ethereum price forecast table: July 17, 2025 What’s happening with Ethereum’s price? ETH price dynamics (Source: TradingView) The daily structure shows Ethereum price breaking above the $2,850–$3,000 resistance band with rising momentum. Price is now trading near $3,145,…

EthereumJul 17

Turkish Banks Can't Remain Indifferent to Cryptocurrencies! Yapı Kredi Makes Major Cryptocurrency Move!

As the adoption of Bitcoin and altcoins continues to grow at a rapid pace, Türkiye cannot remain indifferent to this development. At this point, the final move came from Koç Holding. Koç Holding, which has attracted attention with its technology investments in recent years, has now turned its attention to the cryptocurrency sector. Yapı Kredi, a Koç Holding subsidiary, announced plans to establish a cryptocurrency trading platform. Yapı Kredi announced in its notification to the Public Disclosure Platform (KAP) that it will increase capital to establish a new crypto asset platform. In a statement made to the Public Disclosure Platform…

MarketsJul 17

VeBetter-Powered Nubila Network Launches Data Validation Portal—Here’s How to Earn

Nubila Network has announced the launch of its Validation portal, offering a friendly way for anyone to help verify real-time weather information. You can use weather data like temperature, wind speed, humidity, and UV levels, and you’ll earn 2 B3TR and 350 sNUBI for each validation. Nubila is carving out a unique role in the decentralized physical infrastructure (DePIN) space, focusing on real-world data collection, especially for environmental, social, and governance applications. Tightly integrated with ecosystems like VeChain, the project operates a decentralized network of IoT-powered weather stations and sensors that gather real-time data such as temperature, humidity, air quality,…

AltcoinsJul 17

Bitcoin Price Predictions and Eyes on Coinbase Hack Bounty Prize

Everyone’s got an opinion, and prediction markets have become one of the most popular ways for users in crypto to share theirs—and maybe make some bank on it. On Myriad Markets, users are able to predict event outcomes on markets across lots of different fields, like predicting the price of Bitcoin or the winner of the NBA Championship. And there are plenty more options beyond crypto and sports, including politics, culture, and gaming. What’s generating interest on Myriad this week? Here’s a look at some of the most active markets, with helpful context about what might be driving current predictions.…

BitcoinJul 17