🚨 CRYPTO NEWS | July 16, 2025

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🔶 1. Standard Chartered launches BTC & ETH spot trading for institutions

The bank becomes the first major global player to offer direct Bitcoin and Ethereum spot trading to institutional clients. A massive step toward full crypto integration into traditional finance.

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🔷 2. Bitcoin hits new all-time high — $123,153!

On July 14, BTC reached a record level, fueled by growing optimism surrounding U.S. crypto legislation like CLARITY, GENIUS, and the Anti-CBDC Act.

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🟣 3. Ethereum surges 9% in 24 hours — above $3,150

ETH shows strong bullish technicals and increasing institutional inflows. The momentum could push it toward $3,300 and beyond.

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🟢 4. Meme coins rally again: LILPEPE, Bonk, DOGE, Shiba Inu

$LILPEPE stands out with its Layer-2 utility, zero trading tax, and DAO governance. Over $5M raised in its presale. Meme season might be back.

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⚖️ 5. U.S. “Crypto Week”: New laws on the horizon

Congress is discussing key bills — CLARITY, GENIUS, and Anti-CBDC — aimed at bringing regulatory clarity and boosting institutional confidence.

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🚨 6. EU flags crypto as top money laundering threat

The new EU Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA) has identified crypto as the #1 risk for financial crime and plans to directly supervise 40+ major firms by 2028.