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US Bitcoin ETFs record first back-to-back $1B inflows

Cointelegraph by Ciaran Lyons — Sat, 12 Jul 2025 02:39:45 -0400

US-based spot Bitcoin ETFs saw over $1 billion in inflows on two straight days for the first time ever, as Bitcoin hit new all-time highs this week.

Altcoins are rocketing, Bitcoin dominance hasn’t ‘even sneezed’: Analyst

Cointelegraph by Ciaran Lyons — Sat, 12 Jul 2025 01:11:56 -0400

Crypto analyst Matthew Hyland suggests altcoins will be “ripping” much more when Bitcoin Dominance drops to 45%.

XRP’s 'very positive sign’ — Whales soar to new highs as price jumps 10%

Cointelegraph by Ciaran Lyons — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 22:07:11 -0400

Santiment data shows the number of XRP whales has just hit an all-time high as the price of XRP continues to rally.

Bitcoin Christmas rally to $200K or $300K possible based on ‘power law’ model

Cointelegraph by Biraajmaan Tamuly — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 19:23:12 -0400

Bitcoin’s parabolic rally could last until Christmas with a cycle top near $300,000, according to one analyst.

Bitzlato co-founder requests US pardon after guilty plea — Report

Cointelegraph by Turner Wright — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 18:02:00 -0400

US President Donald Trump has issued five pardons for figures in the crypto and blockchain industries, and may have received requests from Changpeng Zhao and Sam Bankman-Fried.

Here’s what happened in crypto today

Cointelegraph by Cointelegraph — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 17:59:57 -0400

Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.

France opens criminal investigation into X for alleged algorithmic manipulation

Cointelegraph by Nate Kostar — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 17:07:04 -0400

French J3 cybercrime unit launches probe into X’s algorithm as EU scrutiny intensifies.

US Democrats push back on digital asset bills with ‘anti-crypto corruption week’

Cointelegraph by Turner Wright — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 16:47:08 -0400

House Republicans announced a "crypto week" to consider three digital asset bills starting on Monday, but Democratic leaders are pushing back.

Crypto Biz: Bitcoin VC surges, Robinhood faces tokenization scrutiny, CZ debunks Golden Visa hype

Cointelegraph by Sam Bourgi — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 16:00:00 -0400

Ego Death Capital raises $100 million for Bitcoin startups, while Robinhood face scrutiny over its equity token offerings.

Is the crypto market entering a new supercycle? Here are 5 ways to know

Cointelegraph by Marcel Pechman — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 15:34:36 -0400

As Bitcoin price hits new highs and altcoins soar, traders are curious to know if a new super cycle has begun.

Tether to discontinue USDT on five blockchains to 'refocus resources'

Cointelegraph by Christopher Tepedino — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 15:31:46 -0400

The discontinuance of USDt on these blockchains has been in the works for years, as Tether looks to pivot its strategy to other protocols.

How to day trade crypto using ChatGPT and Grok

Cointelegraph by Callum Reid — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 14:52:38 -0400

AI tools like Grok and ChatGPT are changing how traders approach crypto day trading, spotting sentiment shifts in real time and turning them into structured trade plans.

S&P 500 Index soars to record but drops in Bitcoin terms

Cointelegraph by Sam Bourgi — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 14:08:05 -0400

The S&P 500 Index has staged a remarkable turnaround since April, but its performance still lags considerably behind BTC.

Despite record high, S&P 500 is down in Bitcoin terms

Cointelegraph by Sam Bourgi — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 14:08:05 -0400

The S&P 500 Index has staged a remarkable turnaround since April, but its performance still lags considerably behind BTC.

LetsBonk stuns Solana memecoin launchpad rankings: Finance Redefined

Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 14:00:00 -0400

Solana’s memecoin race gets a shakeup as LetsBonk overtakes Pump.fun in daily revenue, while TradFi and DeFi move closer to convergence.

Bitcoin $120K expectations add fuel to ETH, HYPE, UNI and SEI

Cointelegraph by Rakesh Upadhyay — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 13:51:47 -0400

ETH, HYPE, UNI and SEI rallied toward new highs as Bitcoin pushed above $118,000.

Grayscale calls out SEC delay of Digital Large Cap Fund ETF listing

Cointelegraph by Vince Quill — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 13:24:37 -0400

Attorneys for Grayscale argued that the US regulator's delay of the approval or disapproval decision clashes with existing statutes.

How to use ChatGPT for crypto strategy, signals, and sentiment

Cointelegraph by Callum Reid — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 13:07:46 -0400

Use ChatGPT to summarize market news, interpret on-chain data, compare token metrics, and spot sentiment shifts using structured prompts.

5 countries where crypto is (surprisingly) tax-free in 2025

Cointelegraph by Bradley Peak — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 13:04:11 -0400

Looking to live tax-free with crypto in 2025? These five countries, including the Cayman Islands, UAE and Germany, still offer legal, zero-tax treatment for cryptocurrencies.

Binance helped create World Liberty Financial stablecoin — Report

Cointelegraph by Turner Wright — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 12:48:47 -0400

A Friday report from Bloomberg suggested closer ties between US President Donald Trump's family-backed crypto business and one of the largest digital asset exchanges.

HIVE Digital stock soars on BTC mining, revenue milestones

Cointelegraph by Sam Bourgi — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 11:18:50 -0400

The blockchain and AI infrastructure company has doubled its Bitcoin hashrate and boosted its annual revenue run rate to $250 million.

Dubai won the real estate tokenization play

Cointelegraph by Irina Heaver — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 11:00:00 -0400

Dubai is pioneering real estate tokenization with a regulated, blockchain-based framework that democratizes property investment, enabling global retail investors to buy fractional shares in prime properties.

How crypto scammers used dating apps to steal $36.9M and launder it to Cambodia

Cointelegraph by Tobias Vilkenson — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 10:05:00 -0400

Looking for love lost $36.9 million to crypto scammers: A story of how Axis Digital turned sweet words into stolen coins and laundered it all to Cambodia.

TRON strengthens its role in stablecoin settlements: Mid-year report

Cointelegraph by Gleb K — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 10:00:00 -0400

TRON’s strong position in the stablecoin market continues with steady user growth, transaction volume and ecosystem expansion.

‘Crypto Week’ approaches: Will these three pro-crypto bills pass?

Cointelegraph by Aaron Wood — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 09:58:00 -0400

“Crypto week” is approaching as lawmakers in Washington aim to pass three bills related to digital assets.

SharpLink buys 10,000 ETH from Ethereum Foundation as Ether reclaims $3K

Cointelegraph by Adrian Zmudzinski — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 09:44:45 -0400

The Ethereum Foundation sold 10,000 ETH to SharpLink Gaming at a steep discount just before Ether briefly surpassed $3,000.

US Congress prepares for ‘crypto week’ as industry urges lawmakers to act

Cointelegraph by Savannah Fortis — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 09:30:00 -0400

As Congress prepares to debate three major crypto bills during “Crypto Week,” the crypto community and advocacy groups are racing to turn momentum into real legislation.

Peter Schiff says sell Bitcoin for silver as BTC smashes new highs

Cointelegraph by Adrian Zmudzinski — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 08:23:14 -0400

Bitcoin’s new all-time high near $118,000 has sparked mixed reactions, with gold bug Peter Schiff urging a switch to silver, while others are more bullish than ever.

Ethereum Foundation roadmap targets zkEVM in mainnet within a year

Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 07:46:09 -0400

The Ethereum Foundation is preparing to bring zero-knowledge technology to Ethereum, with plans to launch a zkEVM on the layer-1 network within a year.

Shanghai officials warm to stablecoins despite China crypto ban: Report

Cointelegraph by Helen Partz — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 07:18:15 -0400

Local authorities and state-owned publications in mainland China are increasingly calling on the government not to dismiss the rising global adoption of stablecoins.

Hacker returns stolen funds from $40M GMX exploit

Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 06:19:12 -0400

The attacker behind the $40 million GMX exploit has begun returning the stolen crypto after accepting a $5 million white hat bounty offered by the GMX team.

Malta regulator: No MiCA licenses at risk after EU review

Cointelegraph by Helen Partz — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 06:09:40 -0400

Malta has sought to lead the way in EU crypto regulation, though early leadership has not come without its challenges.

Thou shalt not shill: Fake ‘Vatican Chamber’ token presale exposed

Cointelegraph by Adrian Zmudzinski — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 05:28:53 -0400

The Vatican Bank has denied any link to a suspicious crypto project offering fake memberships and token sales through a fraudulent “Vatican Chamber of Trade.”

Can you earn passive income running a Lightning node?

Cointelegraph by SK Arora — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 03:50:00 -0400

Running a Lightning Network node in 2025 can generate passive Bitcoin income, but success depends on capital, uptime and dynamic fee strategies.

Bitcoin supply is shrinking: Will Saylor’s relentless BTC buying cause a supply shock?

Cointelegraph by Sasha Shilina — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 03:05:00 -0400

As Michael Saylor’s Strategy and other whales keep buying Bitcoin, the stage may be set for a historic supply shock.

Bitcoin, Ether ETFs clock second-biggest day of inflows on record

Cointelegraph by Tarang Khaitan — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 02:58:07 -0400

BlackRock’s Bitcoin and Ether funds were the biggest beneficiaries of Thursday’s net inflows.

Tasmanian police find top 15 crypto ATM users are scam victims

Cointelegraph by Stephen Katte — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 02:20:20 -0400

Tasmanian police said they found victims were being directed to crypto ATMs by scammers after regular financial institutions flagged the transactions.

LIBRA token creator fights class suit, citing lack of jurisdiction

Cointelegraph by Jesse Coghlan — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 02:00:05 -0400

Hayden Davis wants a New York lawsuit against him dismissed, arguing the LIBRA token was offered worldwide and didn’t specifically target the state or its residents.

OpenAI faces IRS complaint over alleged tax violations

Cointelegraph by Martin Young — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 01:49:29 -0400

The Midas Project has filed a complaint with the IRS against OpenAI, alleging that CEO Sam Altman’s dual roles create conflicts violating nonprofit tax rules.

‘Bears in disbelief’ — $1B in crypto shorts wiped as Bitcoin pumps

Cointelegraph by Ciaran Lyons — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 00:42:35 -0400

Approximately 232,149 traders have been liquidated over the past 24 hours as the crypto market rallied to new highs.

Investors are balking at ‘excessive’ Bitcoin miner exec pay: VanEck

Cointelegraph by Martin Young — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 00:10:17 -0400

Bitcoin mining executives’ huge pay packages are weakly aligned with shareholder interests, according to new research from VanEck.

Pump.fun buys Kolscan in first acquisition, eyes gamified trading

Cointelegraph by Jesse Coghlan — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 23:34:57 -0400

Memecoin creation platform Pump.fun has made its first acquisition, buying the wallet-tracking project Kolscan ahead of its $1 billion ICO.

Florida probes Robinhood’s crypto trading promotion

Cointelegraph by Stephen Katte — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 22:40:25 -0400

Lucas Moskowitz, Robinhood’s general counsel, told Cointelegraph that the platform’s “disclosures are best-in-class,” and “customers can trade crypto at the lowest cost on average”.

SUI bullish chart pattern confirmation sets breakout target at $3.89

Cointelegraph by Rakesh Upadhyay — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 18:30:00 -0400

SUI broke out of an inverse head-and-shoulders pattern, opening the door for a rally to $3.89.

US Senate confirms ex-Bitfury exec to lead OCC banking regulator

Cointelegraph by Turner Wright — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 18:16:43 -0400

Jonathan Gould will return to the OCC as Comptroller of the Currency to serve a five-year term following his nomination by US President Donald Trump.

Crypto scammer's sentence bumped to 12 years from 18 months for welshing on debt

Cointelegraph by Vince Quill — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 18:15:59 -0400

Nicholas Truglia was initially sentenced to 18 months behind bars for carrying out SIM-swapping attacks against crypto investors.

Crypto scammer gets 12 years after reneging on $3.4M debt deal

Cointelegraph by Vince Quill — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 18:15:59 -0400

Nicholas Truglia was initially sentenced to 18 months behind bars for carrying out SIM-swapping attacks against crypto investors.

Crypto scammer gets 12 years after reneging on restitution deal

Cointelegraph by Vince Quill — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 18:15:59 -0400

Nicholas Truglia was initially sentenced to 18 months behind bars for carrying out SIM-swapping attacks against crypto investors.

ETH maxis scream for $3K, but data shows pro Ether traders cautiously positioned

Cointelegraph by Marcel Pechman — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 17:37:44 -0400

Ether price is on the verge of breaking the $3,000 resistance but key components needed to hold the level are still missing.

Why I won't invest in companies that ignore AI — Kevin O'Leary

Cointelegraph by Vince Quill — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 17:01:09 -0400

Ignoring the reduced customer acquisition costs made possible by AI places businesses at a significant disadvantage, O'Leary said.