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Ethereum’s 25% rally has fueled strong momentum in the altcoin market, pushing the TOTAL 2 market cap (excluding BTC) to $1.5 trillion.On-chain data from CryptoQuant shows a sharp rise in BTC exchange reserves and whale inflows, indicating potential selling pressure.
As the Bitcoin (BTC) price rests around $118,000 following its all-time high last week, altcoins led by Ethereum (ETH) have emerged as the dominating force. This week is going to be crucial for the crypto market as Fed Chair Jerome Powell will share his statement on future monetary policy actions.
Powell is facing mounting pressure to resign from the Trump administration for his refusal to pivot for a potential rate cut.
🔸Bitcoin (BTC) Price Absorbs Liquidity Sub $116,000
The Bitcoin price is currently holding steadily around the $118,000 level, while absorbing liquidity at sub-$116,000 levels earlier today. Despite strong calls for an altcoin season, the BTC price movements continue to be on investors’ radar. Popular crypto analyst Daan Crypto Trade noted:
$BTC Closed its CME gap straight away after futures opened. That’s now it’s 6th week in a row where any gap that was created was closed on Monday or really close to it.

Another market analyst, CrypNuevo, noted that bulls could face a hurdle on the upside, warning that short positions are building around $120,000. The analyst further added that the CME futures gap closer to $114,000 could be of greater interest for the bears.
🔸Will BTC Price Hit Fresh Highs Before July End?
Market analysts are showing possible scenarios for the BTC price to hit fresh all-time highs before the end of July. In his message on the X platform, BitBull wrote:
$BTC is going through a consolidation phase after a new ATH. This is actually a good thing as alts are rallying during this. But I think BTC another leg up will start within 2-3 weeks. This will pump BTC above $130K and will also mark the local top. After that, there’ll be a final leg up in Q4 and BTC will peak above $160,000.

The average July forecast on prediction platform Kalshi shows the crowd leaning toward a $124,000 target for Bitcoin. The formation of the BTC Golden Crosshighlights a further bullish sentiment for the asset class.
🔸BTC Exchange Reserves On the Rise Amid Altcoins Season Expectations
As Bitcoin’s price continues to consolidate, analysts are growing cautious about a possible correction. In recent Quicktake blog posts, on-chain analytics firm CryptoQuant highlighted two key warning signs: rising BTC reserves on exchanges and increased inflows from Bitcoin whales.

During the previous cycles, BTC exchange inflows from whales topped at $75 billion. “Currently, the monthly average has just jumped by nearly $17B, rising from $28B to $45B between July 14 and 18.”
🔸Will Fed Chair Jerome Powell Announce Interest Rate Cuts on Tuesday?
A quiet week for U.S. macroeconomic data has shifted market attention squarely onto the Federal Reserve and Chair Jerome Powell. Powell is set to deliver opening remarks on Tuesday at the Integrated Review of the Capital Framework for Large Banks Conference in Washington, D.C..
This comes as he faces growing political pressure. U.S. President Donald Trump has continued his criticism of Powell, calling for interest rate cuts and even suggesting Powell should step down. Despite the pressure, Powell has maintained a hawkish stance on monetary policy. Markets were volatile last week as speculation swirled about Trump possibly firing the Fed Chair.
Looking ahead to the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting on July 30, investor expectations remain muted. According to the CME FedWatch Tool, the probability of a rate cut this month stands at less than 5%.

🔸Altcoin Season on Radar
With a 25% Ethereum price rally over the past week, the altcoins market is buzzing with high trading volumes and strong investor interest. The TOTAL 2 market cap of altcoins (excluding BTC) has hit $1.5 trillion for the first time since January 2025. On a four-year time frame, this forms a classic cup-and-handle pattern, showing the potential for a strong breakout.

Strength in Ethereum has driven notable shifts in altcoin performance, leading to a sharp decline in Bitcoin’s dominance over the total crypto market capitalization. After peaking at 66%, Bitcoin dominance has dropped significantly over the past week and is now approaching the 60% level, a potential support zone not seen since early March.
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XRP’s price has jumped more than 500% in the past year, rising from under $0.60 in early July to an all-time high of $3.65, thereby helping it overtake legacy firms.The XRP Ledger’s ecosystem growth, speculation surrounding a spot XRP ETF, and the resolution of Ripple’s legal battle with the SEC are strengthening bullish sentiment.

After the stunning XRP price rally to $3.5, the Ripple cryptocurrency is making waves, overtaking American oil giant Shell, as its market cap surges past $211 billion. With this, it also extends its lead over Tether’s USDT, which is currently at the fourth spot with a market cap of $160 billion.
This milestone marks a symbolic moment where a digital asset has officially surpassed a century-old oil giant in value.
🔸XRP Price Jumps 500% In A Year to Become Top Crypto
The XRP frenzy is led by investor momentum, institutional adoption, and increasing on-chain activity. From under $0.60 in early July, XRP’s price has increased more than fivefold to reach an all-time high of $3.65, before settling slightly to around $3.62.
This phenomenal increase has placed XRP in third place in the market cap of cryptocurrencies, just after Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH).
Meanwhile, XRP Ledger, Ripple’s decentralized blockchain, has recorded substantial growth in recent weeks, as mentioned in our previous article. The platform has surpassed 10,000 new function wallet registrations daily earlier this month.
Also, in mid-July, the total value locked (TVL) has surpassed $93 million, according to DeFiLlama. It’s another indicator of greater industry involvement in the network of XRP digital assets.
At the same time, high-volume transactions involving XRP have become more frequent. The notable tip is that transfers larger than 210 million XRP, or worth more than 730 million, were recorded. It indicates activity among large holders and growing liquidity.
As far as these movements are concerned, they are generally regarded as signs of growing institutional interest and trust in the implementation of XRP as a cross-border payment instrument.
Shell vs. XRP: A Brief Look
In contrast, Shell, a multinational oil and gas company with operations in more than 70 countries, has had its market valuation grow at an average pace despite its healthy revenue foundation. In 2024, the company reported revenues above $284 billion and net earnings of $16.5 billion. However, the stock growth has been hindered by external factors, including the global energy transition, investor pressure on environmental policies, and geopolitical influences.
The difference in the direction of XRP and Shell may serve as an example of the changing forces of traditional industries against digital technologies. Shell, a venerable icon of 20th-century economic power, is forced to compete with a form of asset that did not exist two decades ago, when it acquired its valuation rating.
Now, analysts are more optimistic about the XRP price. They expect much-anticipated events like the approval of spot XRP ETFsand the closure of the Ripple vs. SEC case to push altcoin higher. Egrag Crypto and other popular crypto analysts see $5 as a potential short-term target.

#CryptoClarityAct $XRP

The SEC’s approval of the Bitwise’s ETF signals growing of institutional interest in crypto assets, especially Bitcoin.Despite regulatory stay, the approval of the Bitwise 10 Crypto Index ETF ignites a bullish signal for Bitcoin, which may attract institutional capital inflows.

Following the update by Crypto News Flash (CNF), Bitwise has formally filed an S-1 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), aiming to launch a NEAR ETF. The SEC has approved Bitwise Asset Management’s request to convert its Bitwise 10 Crypto Index Fund (BITW) into a fully-fledged exchange-traded fund (ETF).
Specifically, according to reports, this new ETF will provide investors with diversified exposure to the ten major cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), XRP, Solana (SOL), Cardano (ADA), Sui (SUI), Chainlink (LINK), Avalanche (AVAX), Litecoin (LTC), and Polkadot (DOT).
Furthermore, analysts suggest the pause gives the SEC time to formalize generic listing rules for crypto ETFs—cutting approval times from 240 to ~75 days, as guided earlier this month. This was stated by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in its official releasedated July 22, 2025.
The SEC’s expedited yet paused approval reflects growing support for crypto ETFs—yet underscores regulatory caution.
Previously, the crypto analyst Kyle Chassé noted on X that altcoins are gaining momentum, with the Altcoin Season Index rising from 35 to 50, suggesting that the ETF’s delay comes at a time when investor interest in altcoins is surging.
Inevitably, the pause has been such causing frustration to the  investors and analysts who observing it as a setback to the growing acceptance of crypto in traditional finance.
Market Price Implications for Bitcoin (BTC)
According to the report, the approval of the Bitwise 10 Crypto Index ETF, despite the regulatory stay, is a bullish signal for Bitcoin, which constitutes nearly 79% of the fund’s allocation. Historically, SEC approvals of crypto ETFs have driven significant price rallies for Bitcoin due to increased institutional adoption and investor confidence.
In addition, approval could also be the drive to significant institutional interest and capital inflows into the crypto market, similar to the impact of prior Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF approvals, as stated by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)in its approval order:
The Commission has previously found that the risks associated with fraud and manipulation are sufficiently mitigated if an ETP holds at least 80% of the investments in assets that do not raise concerns… such as bitcoin and ether.
At the time of writing, however, market reactions to the Bitwise ETF approval have been muted due to the regulatory stay, with Bitcoin trading at approximately $118,540.30, according to Coin Market Cap data, showing no significant price movement from the previous days. See BTC price chart below.
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In a groundbreaking development for the digital finance world, the United States government has officially recognized and approved a major digital asset for regulated use — marking a historic shift in the nation’s approach to cryptocurrency and blockchain technology.
This unprecedented move comes as part of the Biden administration’s broader strategy to integrate digital finance into the mainstream U.S. economy while ensuring consumer protection, financial stability, and global competitiveness.
🔑 The Approved Asset
While the specific asset has not been publicly named in the initial release, sources close to the matter suggest that the approved digital token is a stablecoin backed by U.S. Treasury instruments, signaling a pivot toward asset-pegged cryptocurrencies that meet strict regulatory standards.

The approval was issued jointly by the U.S. Treasury Department, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) — showing a rare alignment across federal agencies on the future of blockchain-based finance.

🏛️ Why It Matters

This marks the first time a digital asset has been given full federal regulatory clearance for integration into the banking system, clearing the path for institutions to begin offering crypto-based services such as payments, lending, and savings accounts.

Key aspects of the approval include:
• ✅ Legal clarity for institutional use
• ✅ Federal compliance guidelines
• ✅ Green light for integration with traditional financial systems
• ✅ Tax and audit frameworks for transparency and accountability

📊 Market Response

Following the announcement, the digital asset market saw a sharp upward trend. Leading cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and stablecoins rallied, with increased investor confidence pushing market caps higher.
Financial institutions including Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, and PayPal also issued statements supporting the move, with several announcing pilot programs for blockchain-based financial services in the coming months.
🧠 Expert Commentary
Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank, called the move “a bold and necessary step that positions the U.S. at the forefront of digital finance.”
Meanwhile, Brian Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase, tweeted: “The future is here. This approval changes everything. A clear path forward means innovation can finally accelerate in the U.S.”
🌐 A Global Ripple Effect
As other nations race to establish regulatory clarity around digital assets, the U.S. move could influence how global markets treat crypto regulation. Countries like the UK, Japan, and the UAE may soon follow suit with similar approvals to stay competitive.
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🚀 Conclusion
This historic decision signals that the U.S. government is no longer just watching the crypto revolution — it’s officially joining it. With regulatory clarity now in place for a key digital asset, the future of finance just took a major leap forward.
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Ripple IPO May Not Pump XRP: Ripple’s IPO could draw attention, but analysts warn it may not directly boost XRP’s token price.XRP ETF Approval Odds at 95%: Bloomberg analysts predict a 95% chance of a spot XRP ETF approval by October, boosting market momentum.
XRP is making headlines again, and this time it’s not just about price action. Crypto analyst VirtualBacon, in his latest video, shared a full breakdown of key developments that could impact XRP, Ripple’s IPO, its stablecoin plans, potential ETF approval, and ongoing market rumors. Here’s what’s going on. 
Will Ripple’s IPO Boost XRP?
Ripple’s pre-IPO shares are currently trading OTC at around a $20 billion valuation, with some suggesting the stock could 10x post-IPO. But VirtualBacon warns not to expect XRP to follow suit. However, there’s no fixed connection between Ripple’s stock price and XRP’s token value. If Ripple goes public, big investors might prefer to buy the stock rather than the XRP token. Pre-IPO Ripple shares are selling at around $100, but only experienced investors can access them. So, while the IPO could bring more attention to Ripple, it may not directly pump XRP.
Ripple’s Stablecoin and Bank License Plan
Ripple recently applied for a national bank license in the U.S., which would put it on the same level as Circle. This move supports Ripple’s stablecoin, RLUSD. Moreover, with new rules like the Genius Act on the way, stablecoin issuers may soon be required to hold real dollars or U.S. Treasuries. Ripple’s strategy lines up with these rules, and getting a bank license would make RLUSD more appealing to institutions.
XRP ETF: Approval Could Be Close
After launching XRP futures ETFs on the CME and NYSE, the momentum is building for spot products. VirtualBacon highlighted that Bloomberg analysts have given a 95% chance for spot XRP, Litecoin, and Solana ETFs to be approved by October. If true, it would cement XRP’s standing among top-tier digital assets. 
Swift Partnership Rumor Is False
There’s been talk online that Ripple and Swift are teaming up, but VirtualBacon says it’s just a rumor with no real source. While Swift is testing technology that XRP supports (like ISO 20022), it’s also working with other blockchains like Stellar and Algorand. Even Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse said the two are still competitors.

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Litecoin has consolidated for 1,127 days—over five times longer than before its 2020 1,623% surge.With the EMA55 breakout confirmed and ETF access growing, Litecoin targets $1,000 in this bullish cycle.

Litecoin (LTC) has once again captured attention after posting gains of more than 10% in the past 7 days. At the time of writing, LTC was trading around $101.75. However, what has analysts growing in confidence is not just its price movement, but also its long-term consolidation pattern, which is considered mature.
According to Master Ananda, Litecoin’s consolidation since 2022 has now lasted 1,127 days. Compare this to 2020, when a mere 210-day consolidation triggered a price surge of up to 1,623%.
Tracing the weekly technical analysis, Litecoin has broken through the 55-EMA and 200-EMA—two indicators often used by medium-term traders. Even more interestingly, when similar conditions emerged in 2020, LTC immediately surged without much interruption for over 200 days.
Now, the situation appears to be a repeat of that pattern. After being rejected from the 55-EMA in May, Litecoin rebounded and has now broken through that resistance again in July. “This second period is usually a golden opportunity,” said Master Ananda.
Whales Move In as Retail Pulls Back, Bullish Sentiment Grows
On the other hand, signals from large players are also increasingly apparent. CNF reported that in the past few days, whales have accumulated around 360,000 LTCwhile retail investors have begun selling.
This trend could signal that long-term confidence is shifting. Open interest in the derivatives market also increased by more than 8%, with the funding rate tilting toward long positions—a sign of a strong bullish bias among experienced traders.
The long/short ratio on Binance for the LTC/USDT pair remains at a high level: 2,758. This indicates that the majority of accounts are maintaining long positions rather than selling. So, despite the weakening volume, optimistic sentiment has not completely faded.
Litecoin Gains Institutional Backing and a Bold Price Target
Furthermore, institutional support is starting to emerge. One surprising example comes from MEI Pharma. The company allocated $100 million in treasury funds to Litecoin, a move similar to Strategy’s approach to Bitcoin. This could pave the way for other companies to begin viewing Litecoin not just as a speculative asset, but as part of their balance sheets.
Furthermore, the Litecoin development project itself is not yet at a standstill. The full implementation of the MimbleWimble privacy feature is said to be nearing completion, although the timeline remains uncertain. If successfully adopted, this feature could attract privacy-conscious users and open up a new segment previously closer to Monero or Zcash.
Given all these drivers, Master Ananda’s price target seems reasonable. He projects LTC price could reach $644 this cycle and even opens up the possibility of reaching $1,000, or a 900% increase.
“After the new all-time high is hit, it is normal to see a correction or even a bear market. This one should be short and small compared to previous ones. See you at 1K,” he wrote in the latest analysis on TradingView.
#ETHBreaks3700 #StablecoinLaw $LTC

• The GENIUS Act (Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act) was signed into law by President Trump on July 18, 2025, after passing the Senate (68–30) and House (308–122) votes .
• This landmark law governs fiat‑backed stablecoins, establishing strict rules that include:
• 1:1 reserve backing in US dollars or low-risk assets
• Licensing and oversight by federal & state authorities
• Mandatory monthly disclosures, independent audits, and AML/KYC requirements   
• Clarification that compliant stablecoins are not securities, reducing SEC uncertainty .

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🌍 Global Regulation Context
• Hong Kong passed its Stablecoin Bill on May 21, 2025, establishing licensing rules through the HKMA. Issuers must meet capital thresholds (e.g. HKD 25M equity), maintain segregated reserves, and provide redemption rights and AML/CTF safeguards .
• The EU’s MiCA regulation (Markets in Crypto‑Assets) came into full effect in December 2024, providing frameworks for fiat-referenced tokens across member states with market abuse controls and licensing regimes .
• Additional frameworks under development or in force exist in Japan, UK, Singapore, and elsewhere focused on reserve management, consumer protection, and licensing .
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✅ How the New Law Might Be Noted (#StablecoinLaw Summary)
• 🇺🇸 U.S. passes GENIUS Act — first comprehensive federal law regulating stablecoins.
• Establishes 1:1 reserve backing, audits, disclosures, and licensing frameworks.
• Clarifies stablecoins → non‑securities, detaching them from SEC jurisdiction.
• Enables mainstream institutions (banks, fintech, retailers) to issue stablecoins and integrate with payments systems.
• Boosts institutional confidence and enhances consumer safeguards, though critics flag concerns about Big Tech power and privacy implications.
• Globally aligned regulation following in footsteps of Hong Kong, EU (MiCA), Japan, and others aiming to harness stablecoins for cross-border payments and digital finance while managing risks.
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📌 Why It Matters
• Power shift in payments: Retailers and banks can issue their own stablecoins, potentially offsetting fees from credit card firms like Visa/Mastercard and enabling seamless consumer experience   .
• Rapid institutional adoption: Major banks such as JPMorgan, Citi, and Goldman are evaluating or rolling out tokenized stablecoin solutions, further integrating digital currencies into mainstream finance  .
• Consumer benefits: Quicker, cheaper, and borderless transactions; greater transparency; potential rewards programs—though consumers must understand and trust issuer backing.
• Regulatory consistency: Clear laws reduce uncertainty, enabling compliant growth—but watchdogs caution against overly favoring established players or weak protections .
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🧾 Suggested Social Media / Briefing Note

New #StablecoinLaw (GENIUS Act) Signed—U.S. Enters Stablecoin Regulation Era
✅ Enables banks & retailers to issue licensed, fully reserved stablecoins.
✅ 1-to-1 reserve requirement with independent audits & disclosure mandates.
✅ Stablecoins legally classified as non‑securities, reducing SEC risk.
✅ Institutional uptake from JPM, Citi, Goldman, plus potential consumer rewards and faster payments.
⚠️ Raises questions over Big Tech dominance and government oversight.
🌐 In step with global trend—aligns with frameworks in Hong Kong, EU, Japan, and beyond.
#StablecoinLaw

Memo from the White House: inflation is “right on track”, it declared this week, citing the latest official data. Price growth is now “very low”, according to Donald Trump. The actual statistics paint a markedly different picture.
Just six months after he regained power, in part by promising to rapidly reduce prices, Trump has presided over the chaotic rollout of tariffs on an array of overseas products that many have argued risk having the exact opposite effect.
After a lull, the consumer price index (CPI) is back on the rise. In June, everything from fruit and washing machines to dresses and toys became more expensive.
Businesses in the US and around the world have struggled to keep up with the Trump administration’s erratic rollout of its aggressive trade strategy: the daily White House soap opera of warnings, threats, confusion, deadlines, delays and drama.
By Trump’s telling, the countries he targets will be forced to pay up. But in reality, tariffs are paid by the importer – US-based companies, in this case – and often passed on.
Tariffs are a burden. One way or another, the impact typically is felt along each link of the supply chain, from the initial manufacturer to the customer who buys the finished product. “All through that chain, people will be trying not to be the ones who pick up the cost,” noted Jerome Powell, the Federal Reserve chair, at a recent press conference.
“But ultimately, the cost of the tariff has to be paid and some of it will fall on the end consumer,” added Powell. “We know that. That’s what businesses say. That’s what the data says from past evidence. So we know that’s coming.”
The effect is not immediate, though. It might take Trump a matter of minutes to announce a tariff on Truth Social, but the full effects can take months to work their way through the economy.
And so Powell, and the Fed, has waited. For seven months now, at four consecutive meetings, the US central bank’s policymakers have sat on their hands and kept interest rates on hold. After dramatically raising rates to combat inflation, they want to see how prices respond to Trump’s tariffs before cutting them back.
It’s early days. Prices are still rising, and by more than the Fed’s target of 2% each year. Officials want to know if Trump’s plan will make them rise faster.
The evidence has so far been mixed. While consumer price growth accelerated slightly between May and June, the annual rate of wholesale price growth slipped. The Fed’s latest “beige book”, a semi-quarterly report of anecdotal economic insights from across the US, also released this week, described a relatively calm business landscape, despite persisting uncertainty.
Assuming Trump’s announced tariffs are enforced, they will dent US economic growth by 0.1 percentage point this year and 0.3 percentage points next, according to modeling by Oxford Economics. “The drag on the economy is predominantly tied to core inflation, which will temporarily be 0.2bps [basis points] higher than in the current baseline,” said its chief US economist Ryan Sweet. “Though the boost to consumer prices is modest, it still reduces growth in real disposable income and, by extension, consumer spending.”
Inside the Fed’s headquarters in Washington DC, Powell and his officials are patiently monitoring the data while deciding their next steps. But less than a mile away, one man is not prepared to wait.
In a series of increasingly bitter attacks, Trump has publicly lambasted Powell for being “too late” to cut rates, and claimed the Fed’s inaction is costing the US economy. He has called on Powell (whom he first tapped to be Fed chair in 2017) to quit, and unnerved Wall Street by raising the prospect of firing him.
Bharat Ramamurti, former deputy director of the National Economic Council under Joe Biden, said: “If you replace Jay Powell with someone who is clearly doing whatever Donald Trump wants them to do, expectations about what inflation is going to do in the long run are going to spike and that’s going to create a real problem for the Fed in the long term.”
The supreme court signaled it views the Fed chair as legally shielded from presidential removal, describing the central bank as a “uniquely structured, quasi-private entity” in a May rulingabout two of Trump’s other firings.
Trump is “highly unlikely” to fire Powell, he has asserted, before floating one reason he might have to go: a $2.5bn renovation of the Fed’s buildings. “I mean, it’s possible there’s fraud involved,” the president claimed. Powell has reportedly asked the central bank’s inspector general to review the project.
Powell is due to finish his term in May, and has stressed he will remain in post until then. Advocates of the Fed’s independence insist the more important question is not whether the president can remove him before then, but if he should.
“Once you no longer have the check of the central bank, which can raise interest rates as needed to curb inflation, you really start to raise the specter of runaway costs, runaway inflation, and it makes the US economy less attractive for investors domestically and abroad,” said Ramamurti.
Inflation is “right on track”, according to his administration. Economists are already concerned it is tilting off course – and Trump won’t rule out taking action that critics warn would shunt it off the rails altogether.
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Charles Hoskinson insists Input Output is not involved in an impersonation scam.The ADA price chart is looking good as the coin fights to climb towards the $1 mark.
Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson called Robin Engraf out over unfounded scam accusations. Hoskinson has denied the allegations from Engraf, who accused an Input Output employee of misappropriating funds under the pretense of trade withdrawals.
🔸Charles Hoskinson Rebuts Scam Allegations
In an X post, the Cardano founder failed to empathize with Engraf. Instead, Hoskinson blamed the crypto trader for failing to perform due diligence. 
The rift started when Egraf sent an email to Hoskinson, accusing Input Output of a scam. In the email, Engraf accused Gabriel Martin, an employee of Input Output, of collecting funds under the guise of trade withdrawals.
Engraf said he had months of bank records and chats to back his claims. He went on to accuse Input Output of allowing and supporting theft.
In response to the email, Hoskinson denied the allegations, issuing a stern warning to Engraf. Charles Hoskinson said Engraf fell for an obvious impersonation scam. He described it as part of a broader pattern of impersonation scams targeting high-profile crypto figures.

The Cardano founder emphasized that impersonation scams thrive on the victims’ eagerness to make quick gains. Hoskinson maintained that Engraf has refused to accept personal accountability, and thus, the reason for the callout.
Hoskinson continued that he has seen thousands of similar emails and messages from victims over the past decade. 
“It never ceases to amaze me that people fall for scams and then seek out someone to blame. People think they’re going to get something for nothing and then lash out when it turns out that they’ve been had,” says Hoskinson.
The response from Hoskinson serves as a reminder that due diligence is essential when engaging with investments. Traders must particularly scrutinize investment opportunities that promise outsized gains without clear substantiation.
Additionally, it highlights that scams continue to pose a significant challenge to the broader crypto ecosystem.  As we covered in our latest report, scammers are shifting tactics to target new investors. The report also highlighted that stablecoins are increasingly used in phishing and online fraud schemes across major blockchain networks.
In May, BNB launched an AI Bot to assist developers and users across platforms. As we discussed earlier, the AI bot also enhances security on Discord, blocking scams and phishing links. 
🔸ADA Price Eyes the $1 Milestone
Away from the crypto scam discussions, ADA, the native token of the Cardano blockchain, has exhibited an impressive performance.
Within the last 24 hours, ADA price has rallied over 2.8%, according to CoinMarketCap data. ADA is currently $0.746, with the market capitalization standing at $26.4 billion. 
The price chart revealed ADA rallied as high as $0.75, only $0.25 away from the $1 mark. In our last update, we examined that ADA jumped 30% on the weekly chart to a high of $0.777.
The ADA price recently tested the 200-day simple moving average (SMA), acting as a key resistance point around $0.749. This level is crucial as it often signals a shift in trend when broken.
ADA may see a stronger push toward $0.90 and $1.20 if it can break through and stay above the 200-day SMA.
Moreover, the Cardano blockchain has seen increased activity over the past few weeks, further supporting the bullish case. The Cardano weekly development report released on July 4, 2025, confirmed that total transactions within the week increased to 111 million.
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In a move that could reshape the future of Bitcoin security, developers have floated a controversial proposal to freeze so-called “quantum-vulnerable” addresses—even those believed to belong to the pseudonymous creator, Satoshi Nakamoto.
The idea stems from growing concerns about quantum computing’s potential to break Bitcoin’s cryptography. Many early Bitcoin addresses use public key formats that could theoretically be cracked by sufficiently advanced quantum computers. If that happens, attackers could steal coins by forging signatures, putting billions of dollars’ worth of BTC at risk.
🔸What Are Quantum-Vulnerable Addresses?
Most older Bitcoin addresses—including those mined by Satoshi Nakamoto in the earliest days—use a pay-to-public-key (P2PK) format or older forms of pay-to-public-key-hash (P2PKH). If quantum computers reach a threshold of power, they could derive the private keys from the public keys revealed in these transactions.

This scenario is hypothetical today, as quantum computers are not yet capable of breaking the elliptic curve cryptography used by Bitcoin. However, many security researchers warn it is prudent to prepare in advance.

The Proposal

The suggested approach would “freeze” at-risk addresses by changing Bitcoin’s consensus rules to prevent spending from them. In effect, it would lock up coins in these addresses unless the owner transfers them to a quantum-resistant format by a certain deadline.

Critically, this would include Satoshi Nakamoto’s famously untouched trove of about 1 million BTC. While those coins have never moved, their security relies on cryptographic assumptions that could eventually fail.

Proponents argue that such a freeze is the only way to proactively protect old coins from quantum theft—and that it gives owners (if they exist) a chance to migrate them securely.

Why It’s Controversial

Critics say freezing any addresses is a form of protocol-level seizure that undermines Bitcoin’s core principles of censorship resistance and property rights. Many believe Bitcoin should never allow “blacklisting” or selective freezing of addresses, even in the name of security.

Others point out that no one knows if or when quantum computing will become a threat, and enacting such drastic changes prematurely risks fracturing the community or even causing a chain split (a fork in the network).

Looking Ahead

While this is just a proposal—far from anything implemented—it has ignited lively debate among Bitcoin developers and the broader community.

It reflects a growing acknowledgment that quantum computing is on the radar for blockchain security, even if its timeline remains uncertain.

For now, Bitcoin’s cryptography remains secure. But this discussion underscores that future-proofing the network may one day require hard choices about its core rules and principles.
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The US Securities and Exchange Commission late Tuesday published a Schedule 13G filing that entities controlled by Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund have quietly amassed 5,094,000 common shares of BitMine  Immersion  Technologies (NYSE American: BMNR), an Ethereum treasury company , equal to 9.1 percent of the company’s outstanding stock as of July 8 — the first time the billionaire venture capitalist has taken a material position in a publicly listed “Ethereum‑treasury” play. The filing lists the stake across six Delaware vehicles, but names Thiel as the ultimate manager with shared voting and dispositive power; it also checks the passive‑investor box, signalling no immediate intent to seek control of the Las Vegas‑based firm.
Ethereum Scores Major Backer
News of the disclosure sent BitMine shares up more than 12 percent to $44.97 in post‑market trading, adding roughly $280 million to a market capitalisation that has already ballooned. The after‑hours move extends a wild rally that saw the stock surge 3,000 percent in the week to July 3 after BitMine revealed a $250 million private placement earmarked entirely for Ethereum purchases and installed Fundstrat co‑founder Thomas “Tom” Lee as board chairman.
BitMine’s pace of accumulation has been even faster than its share‑price ascent. In a press release dated July 14 the company said it now holds 163,142 ETH — roughly $500 million at the time — barely three business days after closing the initial raise. “Since closing on the $250 million private placement, we have surpassed $500 million in Ethereum holdings, which validates our mission to increase our stake in the Ethereum network,” Lee said. Chief executive Jonathan Bates added that “Wall Street is getting ‘ETH‑pilled.’”
Lee, long known for his Bitcoin price targets, is positioning BitMine as the Ethereum analogue to MicroStrategy: a corporate balancesheet vehicle designed to scale into a strategic, yield‑bearing crypto reserve. “Among Bitcoin treasury companies we have witnessed the reflexive benefit of acquiring large holdings… Similarly, ETH treasuries which accumulate 5 percent of ETH supply can benefit from a comparable ‘Wall Street put,’” he argued in the same statement — invoking the idea that massive on‑balance‑sheet crypto positions can create a floor under the equity itself.
Thiel’s entrance adds marquee validation to that thesis. The 13G shows the purchase price was not disclosed, but the 5.1 million‑share block underscores the scale of the bet. Because the filing came under Rule 13d‑1(c), Thiel is signalling a passive stance — at least for now — yet his long‑standing interest in Ethereum is well documented: the Thiel Foundation’s 2014 fellowship famously bankrolled Vitalik Buterin’s decision to drop out of university to build the protocol.

The Ethereum community greeted the news with typical bombast. “ETH is going so much higher than you can even imagine,” wrote podcaster and on‑chain analyst @sassal0x. Bankless co‑founder Ryan Sean Adams confessed he “had not been bullish enough,” while macro trader Mortensen Bach urged followers to keep BitMine on their watchlists: “Things are starting to be interesting – This one should be on top of your watchlist. Question is? Do you buy in now in anticipation of ETH treasury doubling. What I mean is that if they increase ETH holding massively, it can grow into a much better valuation.”
Institutional appetite for Ethereum balance‑sheet strategies has accelerated in recent weeks. Corporate treasuries toward ETH‑staking as a yield‑bearing alternative to Bitcoin, with BitMine, Bit Digital and SharpLink have each experienced double‑digit stock pops after announcing similar plans.
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Elon Musk made a daring offer to Apple that could have reshaped the future of iPhone connectivity. Tim Cook’s rejection sparked a rivalry that’s heating up with legal battles and technological clashes.
In the world of technology, few rivalries have been as intense as the ongoing battle between Elon Musk and Tim Cook. Both heads of iconic companies, Musk and Cook, have repeatedly clashed over everything from innovation to market dominance. The latest chapter in their ongoing feud has been marked by an ambitious offer from Musk that could have drastically changed the future of smartphone connectivity.
But Apple’s CEO Tim Cook chose a different path. What followed was not only a business decision but a full-blown confrontation that is reshaping the landscape of satellite connectivity. As this battle unfolds, SpaceX’s Starlink service and Apple’s Globalstarpartnership have become the key players in a race for technological supremacy.
Musk’s Bold $5 Billion Proposition
In the months leading up to the launch of Apple’s iPhone 14 in 2022, Elon Musk made a game-changing proposal to Apple. According to Apple Insider, His company, SpaceX, offered Starlink satellite connectivity for the iPhone, with the deal requiring Apple to pay $5 billion upfront and $1 billion annually after an 18-month exclusivityperiod. This offer, Musk believed, was too lucrative to decline, and he even set a strict 72-hour deadline for Apple to accept.
However, Tim Cook turned down the deal, opting instead for a partnership with Globalstar, a smaller satellite service. Cook’s decision, while surprising to many, was grounded in a strategic choice to align with a provider that was perceived as less risky and more in line with Apple’s cautious approach. Despite the rejection, Musk’s response was swift and calculated.
A Rivalry That Spans the Skies
Not one to back down easily, Elon Musk kept his word and launched a direct competitor to Apple’s satellite plans. In collaboration with T-Mobile, SpaceX introduced Starlink Direct to Cell, a service designed to bring satellite-powered communication to smartphones, including the iPhone. This development allowed iPhone users to access Starlink’s service, provided they were on the T-Mobile network.
This move escalated the rivalry, with Musk directly challenging Apple’s relationship with Globalstar, which was providing the satellite infrastructure for the iPhone’s emergency connectivity feature. While Apple moved ahead with Globalstar, Musk’s service was already in operation, offering greater coverage and more robust features.
Legal Battles and Internal Resistance
The competition between Apple and SpaceX didn’t stop at business deals. In 2022, SpaceXbegan challenging Globalstar’s rights to a crucial wireless spectrum that directly affected Apple’s satellite services. SpaceX argued that Globalstar had not fully utilized the spectrum allocated to it and was blocking competitors like SpaceX from entering the market.
This legal maneuver had direct consequences for Apple, as it was relying on that very spectrum for its satellite communication services. If SpaceX succeeded in its challenge, Apple could be forced to find an alternative, possibly turning to Musk for a solution.
Adding to Apple’s troubles were reports of internal dissent regarding the Globalstar partnership. Senior executives, including Craig Federighi, Apple’s software chief, expressed concerns about Globalstar’s aging network and the lack of improvements on the horizon. This internal friction within Apple suggests that the decision to rely on Globalstar may not be as straightforward as it appeared.
The Fight for Satellite Supremacy Continues
As SpaceX and Apple continue to battle over satellite connectivity, it’s clear that the stakes are higher than ever. Musk’s aggressive strategy—backed by legal action and technological innovation—has forced Apple into a corner. The growing tensions between the two tech giants are not only about business, but about the future of smartphone technology and how it will operate in an increasingly connected world.
With Starlink already providing direct connectivity to smartphones and Apple’s ongoing commitment to Globalstar, this battle is far from over. The rivalry is now not just about which company can dominate the market, but which one will control the future of satellite-powered communication.

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