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US-listed spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) logged $70.62 million in net outflows on Friday, ending a five-day inflow streak. Ethereum funds saw $211.25 million in net inflows over the previous five sessions from July 17 to Thursday, according to SoSoValue data. They still posted $103.9 million in net inflows for the week ended Friday. Despite the outflows, Ethereum ETFs extended their weekly inflow streak to three straight and have attracted $337.74 million in net inflows so far in July. Spot crypto ETF flows have become one of the market’s most closely watched gauges of demand for Bitcoin ($BTC) and Ether…

Investment bank Jefferies has forecast that a wave of initial public offerings from cryptocurrency and blockchain companies could generate a combined market capitalization of $1 trillion within the next five years. The prediction signals a notable shift in institutional investor sentiment, moving away from speculative bets on Bitcoin price swings toward the underlying technological infrastructure that connects blockchain to mainstream financial systems. From Speculation to Infrastructure According to a report covered by CoinDesk, Jefferies analysts observed a rapid change in how large investors are approaching the crypto space. Rather than focusing solely on the volatility of digital asset prices, institutions…

XRPL dUNL validator Vet has highlighted a major security milestone for the upcoming $XRP Ledger lending protocol, revealing that it is currently undergoing formal verification. According to Vet, Ripple developers are applying formal verification techniques typically used in nuclear power plants, aircraft systems, and military-grade software to secure XRPL’s expanding native DeFi ecosystem. The commentary focuses on RippleX’s ongoing efforts to formally verify the $XRP Ledger’s upcoming Lending Protocol and Single Asset Vaults. These features aim to bring decentralized finance (DeFi) directly to XRPL’s Layer-1 architecture without relying on traditional smart contracts. Building Fortress $XRP Notably, Vet described the initiative…

A recent court filing in the case of Anthony Mitchell v. Emory Andrew Tate, III indicates that the plaintiff is actively working to identify an individual associated with an X (formerly Twitter) account. This individual is alleged to have participated in a cryptocurrency-related scheme. The move underscores ongoing legal efforts to trace alleged participants in digital asset frauds. The filing, made public on July 21, 2026, highlights the complexities of pursuing legal action in the often-anonymous world of cryptocurrency. Identifying individuals behind online pseudonyms is a critical step in many digital asset-related lawsuits. This particular action aims to unmask a…

Earlier this month, Robinhood (HOOD) expanded its tokenized stock offering beyond European users, and Coinbase (COIN) is also planning to offer stock tokens. The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), the backbone of the U.S. securities markets, has begun testing tokenized securities infrastructure, while Nasdaq and the New York Stock Exchange have also started tokenization initiatives. The push points to growing conviction that tokenization — the process of representing traditional assets as blockchain-based tokens — could upgrade capital markets with faster settlement, round-the-clock trading and more efficient movement of assets. Citi estimated that tokenized securities could grow into a $5.5…

The Solana Foundation has recently highlighted its efforts to democratize access to global capital markets through tokenized equities, as expressed by Nick Ducoff in a recent tweet. This initiative signals a transformative shift in how investors can engage with equity markets, particularly in emerging economies. You can view the tweet here. Inside the Move The concept of tokenized equities is gaining traction, especially on platforms like Solana, which aims to broaden access to capital markets for various demographics. This recent focus comes as Solana’s non-USDC and USDT stablecoin supply has surged, reaching $5.2 billion, reflecting its growing influence in emerging…

Ethereum ($ETH) price has slipped below the $1,900 mark after facing rejection near the $1,920 resistance, triggering a wave of bearish sentiment across the market. According to Santiment, the ratio of positive-to-negative Ethereum commentary has dropped to one of its lowest levels in recent weeks, a pattern that previously preceded a 14% rally on June 27 and a 7% advance on July 11. While the latest pullback has weakened short-term momentum, the recurrence of this sentiment extreme has renewed speculation over whether Ethereum is nearing another contrarian buying opportunity or preparing for a deeper correction. Ethereum Exchange Reserves Continue to…

FTSE Russell’s governance committee has approved a fast-entry overhaul that will allow mega IPOs to be added more quickly to its top benchmarks, according to Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas. Bloomberg ETF senior analyst Eric Balchunas said on X that the FTSE Russell Governance Committee has signed off on adjustments to fast-entry IPO rules and minimum index entry standards, changes that were “broadly supported” after the provider completed a consultation with market participants. The new methodology takes effect immediately and is aimed squarely at addressing the lag that often exists between the listing of very large companies and their inclusion…

Recent insights from crypto data aggregator CoinGecko reveal a remarkable milestone for $XRP. According to CoinGecko, $XRP is the only cryptocurrency besides Bitcoin to have remained among the top 10 digital assets by market capitalization continuously since 2014. The finding highlights $XRP’s exceptional longevity in an industry where many once-dominant cryptocurrencies have surged in popularity only to later fall out of the top rankings. By 2014, the crypto market already featured prominent assets such as Litecoin, Dogecoin, Dash, and Monero. Although these projects were launched between 2011 and 2014, none managed to maintain a top-10 position throughout the period. In…

The New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) announced today new regulations aimed at codifying its leading stablecoin framework under the $GENIUS Act. This move is intended to align state regulations with federal requirements, enhancing oversight in this evolving sector. The public comment period for these proposed regulations is now underway, allowing stakeholders to provide feedback on the initiative, as detailed in the official announcement from NYDFS. What Happened The broader crypto market is currently exhibiting mixed signals as traders digest various developments. In this context, NYDFS’s proposal stands out, as it seeks to solidify New York’s position as a…