crypto artical newHere are the latest crypto headlines as of July 18–19, 2025:---🔍 Major Crypto Developments🇺🇸 U.S. Introduces National Stablecoin RegulationPresident Trump has signed into law the GENIUS Act, the first comprehensive federal framework for regulating dollar-backed stablecoins in the United States. It mandates monthly disclosures of reserves, annual audits, and a dual federal–state oversight structure .This legislation led to a surge in crypto market capitalization, pushing the total valuation past $4 trillion, with Bitcoin touching ~$123K at peak and Ether rallying by nearly 20% to around $3,500 .💸 Whale Activity Sparks Market JittersA Satoshi-era Bitcoin whale moved approximately $9.6 billion in BTC, raising concerns of a forthcoming price correction. A later tranche of ~4,288 BTC was transferred to Galaxy Digital and remains inactive, signaling potential preparation for a sale .📈 Institutional Momentum & ETF InflowsMajor funds such as Fidelity and BlackRock have posted combined inflows of over $1 billion into Bitcoin spot ETFs, reinforcing institutional confidence in BTC .Ether-focused ETFs also saw record inflows (~$726 million), and U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded a 10th straight day of net inflows totaling about $799 million .🏢 Crypto Exchange Bullish Files for IPOBullish, the digital-asset exchange that owns CoinDesk, has filed for an initial public offering, reflecting broader confidence in crypto infrastructure firms going public .---🪙 Altcoin & Meme Coin HighlightsXRP is trading near a record high (~$3.40), buoyed by high futures open interest and bullish investor sentiment. Analysts are forecasting a potential climb toward $10 .Emerging tokens like BONK, Shiba Inu, Dogecoin, and Little Pepe (LILPEPE) are gaining traction. Little Pepe stands out due to its Layer-2 platform, staking rewards, and roadmap toward a $0.30 value—representing a >20,000% upside from its presale price (~$0.0014) .---🏦 Broader Financial Coup & Banking ResponseBanks are closely watching stablecoins. The GENIUS Act may weaken traditional deposit banking models and prompt innovations such as bank-issued stablecoins and new reserve services partnerships (e.g., BNY and Ripple) .At Charles Schwab, trading activity surged, led by younger investors. The company signaled plans to launch Bitcoin, Ethereum, and stablecoin services. Schwab's stock hit all-time highs on robust earnings and crypto-driven brokerage growth .---🌏 Pakistan’s Regulatory Moves in the Crypto SpaceNotably in your region:Pakistan has formally established the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA) on July 8, 2025, under the Virtual Assets Ordinance, 2025. This body oversees licensing and compliance for all virtual asset service providers .Formed earlier in March 2025, the Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC) is led by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb with Bilal Bin Saqib as CEO. PCC has launched policies such as a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, allocated 2,000 MW of electricity for blockchain projects, and appointed Binance co‑founder Changpeng Zhao as strategic advisor .---🧭 At a GlanceTheme Key DevelopmentPolicy GENIUS Act ushers stablecoin into regulated U.S. marketsMarkets BTC & ETH break records; institutional inflows surgeAltcoins Meme coins like LILPEPE and BONK dominate attentionBanking Traditional banks respond with stablecoin servicesPakistan PVARA and PCC lead national crypto regulation efforts---Feel free to dive deeper into any story—do you want price charts, regulatory details, altcoin analysis, or to explore Pakistan’s crypto landscape further?