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BTCS Joins Russell Microcap Index as Ether Treasury Firms Continue to Post Big Gains

Nasdaq-listed Blockchain Technology Consensus Solutions (BTCS) is joining the Russell Microcap Index, giving the Ethereum-focused firm greater exposure among investors who track the benchmark for smaller U.S. companies. The Maryland-based firm announced earlier this month a $100 million funding plan to acquire more ETH for its balance sheet. The firm says it runs blockchain operations like staking and block building, with a tilt toward the Ethereum ecosystem. It also develops tools such as ChainQ, an analytics platform designed to help users sift through blockchain data. Index inclusion means BTCS could appear in portfolios run by mutual funds and institutional managers…

EthereumJul 16

Half to Devote 5%+ of AUM by 2025

Institutional investors across the EU and UK are significantly increasing their cryptocurrency allocations, with 86% planning to boost holdings or enter the market in 2025, according to a Coinbase and EY-Parthenon survey of 97 institutions. DeFi Engagement Set to Jump 2.5x in European Institutions Half of respondents intend to allocate over 5% of their assets under management (AUM) to digital assets, up from 46% in 2024, signaling a deepening commitment despite volatility concerns. Regulatory clarity emerged as the top catalyst for growth (58%), with licensing frameworks, custody rules, and tax treatment cited as critical needs. Volatility (51%) and market manipulation…

MarketsJul 16

Shiba Inu Team Says SHIB Ecosystem Isn’t Built on 5–10K Holders That Can Vanish Overnight

The Shiba Inu community is reaffirming its strength as team members and supporters call for unity on Shibarium. Despite market challenges and shifting narratives, the Shiba team says its foundation is far stronger than many realize, and it’s now time to activate that strength on-chain fully. Over 1.5 Million Shib Holders but Low Migration to Shibarium Recent figures shared by Shibarium Updates show that the Shiba Inu ecosystem has over 1.5 million SHIB holders, alongside tens of thousands of BONE, LEASH, and TREAT wallets. Specifically, the Shiba Inu Army boasts 1.518 million SHIB holders, 95,214 BONE holders, 30,647 LEASH holders,…

AltcoinsJul 16

Binance CEO Warns of Missed Bitcoin Gains, Cites 5-Year Rally Wake-up Call

Governments worldwide are waking up to a massive missed opportunity as bitcoin’s explosive rally shows early crypto adoption could’ve slashed deficits and built sovereign wealth, says Binance’s CEO. Governments Could Have Slashed Deficits Using Bitcoin, Says Binance’s CEO Binance CEO Richard Teng highlighted bitcoin’s long-term value in recent posts on social platform X, citing its price gains and the financial opportunities governments have missed. His remarks followed bitcoin’s climb to new all-time highs, renewing focus on its global financial role. On May 22, Teng stated: Looking at bitcoin’s performance over recent years, countries could have addressed budget deficits through strategic…

BitcoinJul 16

Sudden New ETH Shuffle by Ethereum Foundation Raises Big Question

According to fresh on-chain data, the Ethereum Foundation has moved 1,000 ETH - worth around $3.15 million - into a lesser-known address labeled "EF 2." The receiving wallet now holds a total of 7,000 ETH, or about $22 million at today's market rate. Internal transfers between foundation-controlled wallets are not unusual, but this move is intriguing given that Ethereum is back in the spotlight. The price is back above $3,150, and corporate ETH holdings are expanding big time. This, of course, raises questions about the foundation's intentions for the next phase of adoption. #PeckShieldAlert The #EthereumFoundation #EFDev has internally transferred…

EthereumJul 16

Dow Jones down 300 points on Trump’s tariff threats, Bitcoin reaches new ATH

Dow Jones fell on Trump’s threats against more countries, tech stocks fared better, while the crypto market saw a bull run. Stocks are down as Trump once again escalated trade tensions, while crypto is doing great. On Friday, July 11, the Dow Jones was down 286 points, or 0.64%, while the S&P 500 slipped 0.30%. The tech-heavy Nasdaq lost just 0.08% as crypto and tech stocks did relatively better. Dow Jones Industrial Average heatmap on July 11 | Source: TipRanks Interestingly, Bitcoin (BTC) was much more resilient than the stock market. The token reached a new all-time high for a…

MarketsJul 16

Berachain Adds BTC Vaults and Burn Strategy in RFRV Batch 14

Berachain approved RFRV Batch 14 featuring BTC-wrapped assets and strategic token burn mechanisms for long-term ecosystem growth. Non-DEX vaults like Henlo Incinerator introduce utility-driven models with validator rewards and automatic token deflation. Berachain has once again made a breakthrough in the DeFi ecosystem by approving the 14th batch of Reward Vault Requests (RFRV). This step shows how they are increasingly serious about pushing Proof of Liquidity (PoL) as the main pillar in the growth of network liquidity. This time, not only DEX pools have been given the green light, but also non-DEX vaults with quite unique strategies, even daring ones.…

AltcoinsJul 16

Bulls Pause Near $112K as Breakout Momentum Cools

After staging a powerful rally from below $102,000, the Bitcoin price today is trading near $111,150, showing signs of exhaustion just below the key resistance ceiling at $112,000. The move comes after a steep breakout on May 20 that took the Bitcoin price above multiple trendline resistances and historical supply zones. Highlights: Bitcoin price today hovers near $111,150 as bulls face $112K resistance RSI and MACD point to fading momentum after recent breakout Key support zone rests between $109,200 and $108,300 However, current indicators suggest a pause may be ahead, as the bulls face a stiff test in maintaining the…

BitcoinJul 16

Whale’s Strategic Investment in AAVE V3 with USDT Loan Earns Over $9.19M ETH Profit in 26 Days

A whale executed a significant trade involving a huge quantity of Ethereum (ETH), according to data reported today by market analyst Onchain Lens. The whale deposited 7,501 ETH ($23.59 million) into Binance, making a profit of $9.19 million as per the data. This trade was not all that simple as it involved a more complicated financial maneuver. A whale has deposited 7,501 $ETH ($23.59M) into #Binance, making a profit of $9.19M. Initially, the whale withdrew 7,615.5 $ETH ($14.83M), supplied it to #Aave V3, borrowed $USDT, and earned 28.63 $ETH in 26 days. Now, the whale has 143.14 $ETH remaining with…

EthereumJul 16

Trump crypto holdings edge higher as WLFI pushes for open trading

With pre-market listings already live and a proposal on the table, WLFI’s transition into a tradable token could reshape Trump’s digital asset profile. The market is already responding, with his wallet value up nearly 2.5% in a day. On July 4, World Liberty Financial, the Trump-affiliated DeFi venture, proposed a major tokenomics shift that would convert its WLFI governance token into a tradable asset. Though WLFI remains locked in a non-transferable state for now, decentralized exchanges including MEXC, BingX, and LBank have already listed it for pre-market speculation. The project is awaiting community approval to finalize the token’s transition. Trump,…

MarketsJul 16