1. PayPal launches cryptocurrency payment tool
PayPal announced the launch of a digital payment verification feature that allows merchants in the United States to accept over 100 cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Ether, USDT, USDC, and XRP. Payments will be automatically converted to the stablecoin PYUSD or traditional currencies at checkout, helping to mitigate the impact of price volatility.
2. Wave of institutional trades: XRP and Solana welcomed by the market
According to Bitget, institutions have increasingly begun to inject investments into XRP and Solana amid expectations of a favorable court ruling for Ripple and a potential postponement of the SEC case, which could drive XRP's price towards levels close to $3.
3. Large influx of Bitcoin to exchanges by Galaxy Digital
On-chain data revealed that Galaxy Digital transferred about 3,782 BTC (worth ~447 million dollars) to exchanges over the past 12 hours, raising market concerns about potential large sell-offs pressing prices in the short term.
4. Huge acquisition by SharpLink Gaming of Ethereum
SharpLink Gaming, listed on NASDAQ, purchased 77,206 ETH worth $296 million to allocate for staking, as part of a $6 billion financial restructuring plan, reflecting strong confidence in supporting the Ethereum network.
5. Collapse or spikes? ... Bitcoin remains volatile
Bitcoin experienced sharp fluctuations between $116,000 and $120,000 after its recent gains, but the market is still closely watching to determine the next movement direction towards either $132,000 or a potential initial correction.
6. Lesser-known cryptocurrencies and sudden institutional surge
CEA Industries, a Canadian company specializing in vape devices, disrupted the market with its stock soaring by 833% after announcing its intention to invest in BNB publicly within the company's treasury and provide transparent institutional access to the BNB ecosystem.
7. Warning of the expansion of AI-based scams
Experts discovered that the number of scams using AI technologies has risen by 456% over the past year, including impersonating relatives' voices, deepfakes, fake documents, and more. Victims targeted included Russian-speaking individuals in New York, among them executives from major companies who lost hundreds of thousands of dollars.
8. The stablecoin 'Rubel Sea' A7A5 records massive transactions
Rubel-backed cryptocurrencies like A7A5, launched by Promsvyazbank, have seen transfer volumes exceed $40 billion by the end of July 2025, with daily transactions surpassing $1 billion. The increased usage is attributed to Russia's desire to bypass Western sanctions, especially its exclusion from the SWIFT system.
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🧭 Summary and Recommendations
Investors and observers recognize that active markets—especially BTC and ETH—reflect a balance between institutional upward forces and selling pressures from major players.
Lesser-known cryptocurrencies have emerged as a station for bold investment, as highlighted in stories like CEA and A7A5.
Personal and security caution has become a necessity, especially with the rise of digital fraud enhanced by AI technologies.