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#Ethereum marks 10 years of development. Here’s what’s next for the network

Ethereum officially marks its 10th anniversary on July 30, 2025, having launched on July 30, 2015 . As the network reflects on a decade of transformation—from proof-of-work to proof-of-stake, DeFi, NFTs, and rollups—it looks ahead to its next chapter.

#JPMorgan partners with #coinbase to connect bank accounts to crypto wallets: CNBC #crypto World

Here’s the latest on the JPMorgan–Coinbase partnership:

Chase Credit Cards Funding Coinbase — Coming Fall 2025

Starting this fall, JPMorgan Chase customers will be able to fund their Coinbase accounts directly using Chase credit cards to purchase cryptocurrencies.

Converting Chase Rewards to USDC — Launching in 2026

Chase customers can redeem Ultimate Rewards points at a rate of 100 points = $1 in USDC, the stablecoin issued by Circle, via Coinbase. This is the first time a major rewards program can be converted directly into crypto.

Direct Bank-to-Wallet Linking — Available from Early 2026

By next year, users will be able to link their Chase checking or savings accounts directly to Coinbase wallets via JPMorgan’s secure API. This bypasses third-party aggregators and streamlines funding transfers, while also preserving security and compliance controls.

#stablecoins Speed Up Thanks to ‘AWS of #crypto’ Alchemy’s Latest Upgrade

Here’s a breakdown of the latest developments from today, July 31, 2025, on Alchemy’s upgrade—dubbed the “AWS of crypto”—and how it accelerates stablecoin transfers:

What’s New with Alchemy’s Cortex Engine

Alchemy has cut average API response times for stablecoin-related infrastructure from 300–400 ms to under 50 ms, a ~66% improvement.

This upgrade significantly enhances the speed of settlement rails, making on‑chain stablecoin transfers nearly as fast as traditional payment networks.

Alchemy reports handling hundreds of thousands of requests per second per node—a 1000× throughput increase over prior capacity.

Nasdaq-Listed Upexi Secures $500M Equity Line to Expand #solona Treasury #Holdings

On July 28, 2025, Upexi, Inc. (NASDAQ: UPXI) announced an equity line agreement with A.G.P./Alliance Global Partners, enabling it to issue up to $500 million worth of its common stock at its sole discretion.

The arrangement carries no commitment fee, offers “particularly friendly terms,” and represents an attractive cost of capital for Upexi.

Solana Expansion and Treasury Position

Upexi plans to use the proceeds for general corporate purposes and to expand its Solana (SOL) treasury holdings as part of its treasury strategy.

By mid‑July, the company had already acquired 1.82 million SOL (valued at roughly $331 million), generating an $58 million unrealized gain, and projected annual staking revenue of up to $26 million at ~8% yield.

On July 23, Upexi bought an additional 83,000 SOL (~$16.7M), boosting total holdings to approximately 1.9 million SOL worth about $381 million at the spot price as of July 22.

#finance Firm Mill City Ventures to Buy $441M in SUI Tokens, Pivoting to #crypto Treasury Strategy

Mill City Ventures III, Ltd. (NASDAQ: MCVT), a U.S. specialty finance firm, today unveiled a $450 million private placement—with about 98% of proceeds (approximately $441 million) earmarked to acquire SUI, the native token of the Sui blockchain, which will become the company’s primary treasury reserve asset.

The remaining ~2% will continue funding Mill City’s existing short‑term lending operations, mai ntaining a small legacy presence alongside this bold new strategic pivot.

#defi sector TVL Hits 3-Year High of $153B as Investors Rush to Farm Yields

The DeFi ecosystem has surged to a three-year peak, reaching approximately $153 billion in Total Value Locked (TVL) as of July 28, 2025, with institutional and retail investors flocking to yield strategies across networks—especially Ethereum.

#Bitcoin surpasses Amazon in market value, now 6th largest global asset

Bitcoin has overtaken Amazon in market cap, reaching $1.857 trillion amid a strong rally fueled by ETF inflows, institutional interest, and improved macro sentiment. With support at $88,000, analysts see potential for a $100K test as risk appetite returns.

#Crypto prices today: Bitcoin drops below $81,000 on trade tensions; Ethereum slips 4%

Cryptos fell as US-China trade tensions flared, with Bitcoin down 1.5% and Ethereum slipping 3.8%. A 145% US tariff on Chinese goods spooked investors, boosting gold and Swiss franc. Analysts flagged cautious sentiment despite easing inflation. Bitcoin support lies at $75,000, with $88,000 eyed if macro conditions improve.

#Crypto prices today:# Bitcoin falls below $84k as trade war stirs recession fear, Altcoins drop up to 4%#

Bitcoin and other major cryptocurrencies experienced a decline following the announcement of escalating U.S. tariffs, sparking fears of a global trade war and economic slowdown. Investors shifted towards traditional safe havens like gold, causing market volatility and leading to significant drops in cryptocurrency values.

#Trump's tariffs incite fury in China and dismay in Europe: Live updates

■President Donald Trump signed an aggressive and far-reaching "reciprocal tariff" policy at the White House.

■Trump said his plan will set a 10% baseline tariff across the board.

■The plan imposes steep tariff rates on many countries, including 34% on China, 20% on the European Union, 46% on Vietnam and 32% on Taiwan.

■The White House clarified to CNBC's Eamon Javers that the tariff rate on Beijing comes in addition to existing 20% tariffs on Chinese imports, meaning the true tariff rate on China is 54%.

■Stocks fell sharply after hours following Trump's announcemen.

#Crypto prices today: Bitcoin falls below $84k as trade war stirs recession fear, Altcoins drop up to 4%

Bitcoin and other major cryptocurrencies experienced a decline following the announcement of escalating U.S. tariffs, sparking fears of a global trade war and economic slowdown. Investors shifted towards traditional safe havens like gold, causing market volatility and leading to significant drops in cryptocurrency values.

#Kraken Secures Restricted Dealer Status in Canada Amid 'Turning Point' for Crypto in the Country#

In an effort to ease the burden on new customers, Kraken stated that it will provide Canadian users with free Interac e-Transfer deposits.

In Canada, Kraken is listed as a restricted dealer

In order to spearhead Kraken's Canadian expansion, Cynthia Del Pozo was named general manager for North America.

In an effort to lower entry barriers for new customers, Kraken will provide Canadian users with free Interac e-Transfer deposits.

#Ripple incorporates the RLUSD stablecoin into its system for cross-border payments.#

Since its December launch, Ripple USD's market capitalization has grown 87% to $244 million.

Ripple Payments, its cross-border payment system, now incorporates its stablecoin, RLUSD.

One asset type that is expanding quickly is stablecoins. After receiving regulatory approval from NYDFS, Ripple made its debut in the fiercely competitive market in December.

According to Jack McDonald, head of Ripple's stablecoin, RLUSD's growth is "outpacing our internal forecasts".

In an effort to increase the uptake of Ripple USD (RLUSD), the enterprise-focused blockchain service Ripple, which is closely associated with the XRP Ledger (XRP), announced on Wednesday that it has incorporated its stablecoin to the business's cross-border payments system.

#Crypto investors shift focus to these new altcoins as Bitcoin price takes a dip#

Smart investors are taking advantage of the crypto downturn to buy promising new projects at low costs. Solaxy, Bitcoin Bull, and Best Wallet are drawing significant investment attention due to their unique features and potential for growth, with their presales raising substantial funds.