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5 Altcoins Crypto Whales are Buying after the US-China Trade Deal

Crypto whales are aggressively buying into five altcoins following the recent US-China trade deal, with notable spikes in accumulation across SEND, GOAT, MEW, WLD, and PLUME. Sendcoin surged 49% in 24 hours as whale holdings jumped over 35%, while GOAT saw a 197% weekly gain alongside a 12.48% increase in large-holder positions. MEW and Worldcoin also attracted major whale interest, with holdings up 12.67% and 8% respectively over the past few days. PLUME rounded out the list with a 42% whale accumulation spike, reinforcing its momentum as a rising RWA token. Sendcoin (SEND) Sendcoin, a Solana token positioning itself as…

AltcoinsJul 8

Ethereum (ETH) Price Prediction for July 5

After reclaiming $2,600 earlier this week, Ethereum price today has pulled back toward the $2,550–$2,560 zone, breaching key intraday support. The rejection from the $2,610 supply zone triggered renewed downside as bears forced a breakdown below a rising short-term trendline. ETH price dynamics (Source: TradingView) At the time of writing, Ethereum trades near $2,560 with a mild intraday loss, as short-term indicators point to waning momentum and rising volatility. What’s Happening With Ethereum’s Price? ETH price dynamics (Source: TradingView) The 4-hour chart shows that Ethereum price action broke out above a multi-week consolidation range near $2,520, only to get rejected…

EthereumJul 8

Central Bank of Bahrain allows yield-bearing approved stablecoins

The Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB), having issued a consultation paper on stablecoins back in October 2024, has now issued the full stablecoin regulation on July 2nd, 2025. The CBB is offering licenses to stablecoin issuers and custodians for fiat-backed stablecoins that could be either in Bahraini Dinar or United States Dollars or any other fiat currency acceptable to the CBB. The Central Bank of Bahrain noted that following the consultation with the industry, the CBB is hereby issuing the Module and its appendices under CBB Rulebook Volume 6 (See Module SIO and its appendices attached). The CBB noted that…

MarketsJul 8

Plume Network Commences RWAfi Era on Mainnet with Plume Alpha Launch

Plume Network, a popular blockchain platform focused on real-world asset finance (RWAfi), has recently announced an exclusive development. As per Plume Network, it is launching an exclusive product named “Plume Alpha” on its mainnet, unlocking unparalleled functionality in the case of real-world assets (RWAs). The platform disclosed this exclusive development on its official X account. Today, we're excited to unveil the first step of our mainnet journey: Plume Alpha. 🪶 We've always said that onchain RWAs shouldn't feel like classic RWAs -they should feel like crypto. On Plume, you'll be able to stake, swap, lend, borrow, and speculate with RWAs…

AltcoinsJul 8

OKX Wallet Integrates peaq Network for Seamless DePIN Access

OKX Wallet, a popular platform wallet provider to trade, manage, and store digital assets, has collaborated with peaq network, a prominent blockchain entity for Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePINs). The partnership focuses on permitting consumers to seamlessly access the expanding DePIN network via the OKX Wallet. The platform provided the details of this initiative in a recent social media post. We're excited to share that @peaq has integrated #Wallet! You can now explore the DePIN world on peaq portal securely and seamlessly. pic.twitter.com/GrCI7cytIf — OKX Wallet (@wallet) July 5, 2025 OKX Wallet Collaborates with peaq Network, Delivering Seamless Access to…

BlockchainJul 8

“Nothing Stops This Train” – Tether, Bitcoin, and the Endgame for the Dollar

Saifedean Ammous, CEO of Saifedean.com and author of The Bitcoin Standard, delivered a data-driven keynote at the Bitcoin 2025 Conference, warning of inevitable U.S. dollar decline and positioning Bitcoin as the only rational hedge. “Default, devaluation, or default by devaluation are inevitable,” Ammous declared, adding pointedly, “Tether can’t fix what a century of fiat democracy ruined.” Using projections and flow charts, Ammous argued that Tether’s Bitcoin strategy could soon outpace its U.S. dollar reserves. “Then Tether will break the peg upwards,” he said, predicting a scenario where 1 USDT could equal 1.02 USD and continue revaluing as the dollar weakens.…

BitcoinJul 8

Bitmine rallied to over $135 after announcing ETH treasury

Bitmine Immersion Technologies Inc. has reached a four-year price peak, doubling its price in the past two days. The company has unlocked a 3,000% rally after announcing its $250M facility to build an ETH treasury. Bitmine was one of the latest treasury companies to unlock a stock rally. In the past two days alone, Bitmine rallied by more than 100%, reaching a price of $135 for the first time since April 2021. The latest stock rally launched after Bitmine announced a $250M private placement with the goal of acquiring and holding ETH. The price jumped additionally after the closing of…

EthereumJul 8

Japan's Minna Bank Explores Stablecoins on Solana in Fireblocks-Led Study

Minna Bank, Japan’s first digital-only bank and a subsidiary of Fukuoka Financial Group, announced Thursday it is exploring the use of stablecoins and digital wallets to support everyday financial services and payments in the country. The initiative is part of a joint study in collaboration with Fireblocks, Solana Japan, and Japanese tech firm TIS, aiming to assess the practical applications of stablecoins and decentralized wallets in real-world banking. The study will examine use cases including cross-border payments, real-world asset trading, and day-to-day digital payments, according to a statement shared with Decrypt. It will also examine the technical feasibility of issuing…

MarketsJul 8

DigitalX taps SOL Strategies for Solana staking via BitGo

SOL Strategies has announced a new staking partnership with DigitalX Limited, a publicly traded blockchain technology company based in Australia. Under the agreement, DigitalX will stake its Solana (SOL) holdings through BitGo’s institutional custody platform, using SOL Strategies as its validator partner. BitGo’s recent integration with SOL Strategies enables institutional clients to access a high-performance, secure validator network with minimal friction. The partnership represents a key development for both companies. For SOL Strategies, it builds on its recent entry into BitGo’s validator offering, placing the firm among a small group of validators available to institutional clients. For DigitalX, the move…

AltcoinsJul 8

Rewards Bunny Integrates with AIDEN to Revolutionize Web3 Engagement

Rewards Bunny has announced its official collaboration with AIDEN to supercharge blockchain accessibility and user experience. This integration is a significant step forward in infusing everyday rewards with advanced AI technology. Rewards Bunny integrates AIDEN! 🚀🧠 We're thrilled to welcome @rewardsbunny, a platform that rewards users for their every day online and offline actions in Web2/Web3 environments while providing businesses with target="_blank">pic.twitter.com/DwatqTTxU5 — IQ AI (@IQAICOM) July 5, 2025 IQ AI, a decentralized learning network with AI knowledge, has announced this strategic alliance via its official X account. Rewards Bunny is a platform for Web3 users, rewarding them with cashback.…

BlockchainJul 8