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Pudgy Penguins' PENGU Token Doubles in a Week Amid ETF Hype

The PENGU meme coin has posted one of the week’s biggest gains, but questions remain over its long-term viability in the current market.

Published on: July 15, 2025 | Source: Decrypt favicon Decrypt

Bitcoin Trading at Centre of High-Profile New Zealand Homicide Case

Records show the New Zealand woman used fake crypto screenshots to convince her mother the investment had generated $160,000 profit.

Published on: July 15, 2025 | Source: Decrypt favicon Decrypt

One LA Sheriff’s Deputy Charged, Another Pleads Guilty in Crypto β€˜Godfather’ Case

The officers staged fake raids and used fraudulent warrants to track victims for "The Godfather's" criminal enterprise, prosecutors alleged.

Published on: July 15, 2025 | Source: Decrypt favicon Decrypt

These Economic Forces Could Help Lift Bitcoin Higher

Bitcoin’s record rally could receive another boost as the global bond crisis heats up with Japan’s 30Y yields hitting new highs.

Published on: July 15, 2025 | Source: Decrypt favicon Decrypt

Rep. Maxine Waters Opines on Upcoming US Crypto Bills: 'I Told You So'

Rep. Maxine Waters has warned two pending crypto bills could gut consumer protections and hand more power to politically connected players.

Published on: July 15, 2025 | Source: Decrypt favicon Decrypt

Grok Went MechaHitler and Elmo Said Hold My Beer

The incident follows a previous issue with Grok last week, which began responding with hate-filled speech to users on X.

Published on: July 15, 2025 | Source: Decrypt favicon Decrypt

FOMO, lax rules are fueling the crypto crime supercycle

Retired DEA agent Bill Callahan tells Cointelegraph that bad actors can make plenty of mistakes and still β€œmake a handsome profit.”

Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

Retail accumulation absorbs fresh supply, propels Bitcoin to record highs

Retail investors buying long-term drove Bitcoin (BTC) out of its four-month channel between $100,000 and $110,000 to a new all-time high of $123,120, a 65% rebound from April’s tariff-panic low. According to the latest Bitfinex Alpha report, the move to heavy bidding from wallets holding fewer than 100 BTC, while long-term holder selling slowed. Grassroots […] The post Retail accumulation absorbs fresh supply, propels...

Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source: CryptoSlate favicon CryptoSlate

'Artificial Gooning Intelligence': Elon Musk's xAI Launches Waifu Companions for Grok

xAI's new Companions feature brings anime waifus to Grok subscribers, sparking everything from marriage proposals to existential dread about humanity's future.

Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source: Decrypt favicon Decrypt

Coinbase Stock Hits Record High Alongside Bitcoin as Analysts Highlight 'Growth Runway'

Argus Research said in a new note that the expected passing of the GENIUS Act will likely act as an β€œimpetus for growth” for Coinbase.

Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source: Decrypt favicon Decrypt

OCC, Fed, FDIC publish joint guidance for banks offering crypto custody

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), the Federal Reserve Board (Fed), and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) released a joint statement explaining how existing banking rules apply when institutions custody crypto for customers. The guidance describes β€œsafekeeping” as the act of holding a digital asset on a client’s behalf and stresses […] The post OCC, Fed, FDIC publish joint guidance for...

Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source: CryptoSlate favicon CryptoSlate

US Federal agencies outline key risks for banks eyeing crypto custody

One risk facing banks that custody crypto is the potential for liability if crypto assets are lost, according to three US financial agencies.

Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

Daily Bitcoin Ordinals sales volume soar to strongest level since December

Daily trading in Bitcoin Ordinals reached its most active level since December 6, 2024, with CryptoSlam data showing $11.5 million in sales on July 14. The data also highlighted more than 8,000 unique buyers versus approximately 3,000 unique sellers, representing the widest buyer/seller gap in five months. The surge places the sales volume curve above […] The post Daily Bitcoin Ordinals sales volume soar to strongest...

Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source: CryptoSlate favicon CryptoSlate

Despite Grok's 'MechaHitler' Meltdown, Elon Musk’s xAI Scores $200M Pentagon Deal

The U.S. Department of Defense has awarded xAI a lucrative deal just days after the Grok chatbot spewed antisemitism, sparking concern.

Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source: Decrypt favicon Decrypt

BitMine Stock Spikes, Then Sags After Bitcoin Miner Tops $500 Million in Ethereum

Bitcoin miner BitMine saw its stock price briefly surge Monday after acquiring more Ethereum for its treasury.

Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source: Decrypt favicon Decrypt

Grayscale’s confidential SEC filing hints at public debut by 2025

Grayscale Investments took a significant step toward going public on July 14 by submitting a confidential draft registration statement to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Such filings usually signify a firm’s intent to conduct an initial public offering (IPO), making Grayscale the latest in a wave of crypto firms pursuing IPOs after the […] The post Grayscale’s confidential SEC filing hints at public...

Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source: CryptoSlate favicon CryptoSlate

Ethereum ETFs surpass $5 billion in net flows, BlackRock’s ETHA record 6th highest inflow week

Spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) surpassed $5 billion in net inflows on July 11, just 12 trading days after crossing the $4 billion mark, according to Farside Investors data. The milestone reflects a faster pace than the previous interval, when the products required 15 trading sessions to add the prior $1 billion. BlackRock’s iShares Ethereum […] The post Ethereum ETFs surpass $5 billion in net flows,...

Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source: CryptoSlate favicon CryptoSlate

Bitcoin hits new highs, gains stability and scale in its institutional era β€” Will it last?

From volatile outsider to financial base layer, Bitcoin is entering a new era β€” driven not by retail hype, but by the long-term logic of professional capital.

Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

Bitcoin Market Top Is 'Nowhere Near,' Say Analysts as Price Pauses at $120K

XRP, SUI and UNI outperformed as the broader crypto market started to digest the violent move higher over the past few days.

Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source: CoinDesk favicon CoinDesk

Bitcoin investing consortium including Sora Ventures acquires Seoul-based software firm SGA Co.

A consortium of Bitcoin-native investors is set to acquire SGA Co., Ltd., a KOSDAQ-listed software provider based in Seoul, according to a July 14 statement shared with CryptoSlate. The investor group includes Sora Ventures, AsiaStrategy, Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich, and KCGI, a prominent Korean private equity firm specializing in governance-led growth. This collective also played […] The post Bitcoin investing...

Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source: CryptoSlate favicon CryptoSlate

It's Crypto Week. Congress Can Future-Proof the U.S. Financial System: Summer Mersinger

The head of the Blockchain Association says lawmakers have an opportunity to renew American financial supremacy this week. But does Congress have the capacity for careful, technical legislation?

Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source: CoinDesk favicon CoinDesk

Bitcoin charts, market cycle history hint at 15% short-term push to $138K

Bitcoin looks poised for an extended rally to $138,000 according to market cycle history and the current weekly trend.

Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

Vanguard becomes top MSTR holder via passive index fund despite snubbing Bitcoin and crypto

Vanguard, one of the world’s top asset managers, has become the largest institutional shareholder of Strategy, which is widely seen as a proxy for Bitcoin, despite previously labeling the crypto as speculative and lacking inherent value. According to Bloomberg News, Vanguard now owns more than 20 million shares of Strategy, representing nearly 8% of the […] The post Vanguard becomes top MSTR holder via passive index...

Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source: CryptoSlate favicon CryptoSlate

Unlucky Trader Accidentally Burns $58K in Pump.fun Solana Tokenβ€”But He's Not Angry

A blockchain researcher said that his partner and friends were shocked at how calm he was after losing $58,000 worth of PUMP.

Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source: Decrypt favicon Decrypt

U.S. Banking Regulators Issue Crypto 'Safekeeping' Statement, Not Pushing New Policy

The federal agencies that oversee the U.S. banking system put out some guidance on properly keeping customers' crypto assets.

Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source: CoinDesk favicon CoinDesk

Anti-Bitcoin Vanguard Might Be the Largest Institutional Holder of MSTR Stock

"Institutional dementia," said the top digital asset researcher at spot bitcoin ETF provider Van Eck.

Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source: CoinDesk favicon CoinDesk

The Node: GENIUS, Clarity and a CBDC Ban

We’ve got a big week ahead of us in terms of U.S. crypto legislation, so I asked Katherine Dowling, general counsel at Bitwise, to give us a rundown.

Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source: CoinDesk favicon CoinDesk

Strategy acquires 4,225 BTC, pushes Bitcoin treasury toward $73B in recent buying spree

Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) said it purchased 4,225 Bitcoin for approximately $472.5 million between July 7 and 13, according to a July 14 statement with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The acquisition, made at an average price of $111,827 per Bitcoin, brings the company’s total holdings to 601,550 BTC. These assets were acquired for […] The post Strategy acquires 4,225 BTC, pushes Bitcoin...

Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source: CryptoSlate favicon CryptoSlate

'Rogue Politicians' Using Crypto to Hide Proceeds of Corruption: Nigeria EFCC Chair

EFCC chair Ola Olukoyede said at an African Union event that corrupt politicians in Nigeria are β€œhiding their loot in cryptocurrencies."

Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source: Decrypt favicon Decrypt

Crypto Markets Bifurcate With Institutions Focusing on BTC and ETH While Retail Chases Alts: Wintermute

Even inside altcoins, punters are looking at newer tokens like BONK, POPCAT and WIF instead of old-school speculations like DOGE and SHIB.

Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source: CoinDesk favicon CoinDesk

US Crypto Week kicks off with 'Dictator' stablecoin amendment on the table

The House of Representatives is set to vote on three crypto-related pieces of legislation before Congress goes on recess.

Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

ICP Rebounds Toward $5.50 After Early Morning Surge and Midday Volatility

Strong institutional volume pushes ICP higher, clearing key resistance and positioning the token for a potential breakout toward $5.70

Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source: CoinDesk favicon CoinDesk

House Gears Up for Crypto Market Structure Vote on Wednesday, Stablecoins Thursday

The Clarity Act is set for a Wednesday afternoon vote in the U.S. House, according to industry lobbyists, and the GENIUS Act may get a Thursday morning vote.

Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source: CoinDesk favicon CoinDesk

Bitcoin Is on a Historic Run: Can BTC Keep It Up?

The 9% weekly surge in the price of Bitcoin comes off the heels of bullish chart signals, with momentum indicators flashing strong potential for more upside.

Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source: Decrypt favicon Decrypt

Why Bittensor Is AI’s Best Next-Gen Incubator

With competing AI projects and performance-based rewards, Bittensor represents a shift from speculation-driven to utility-driven tokenomics, says Arrash Yasavolian, Founder and CEO, Taoshi (Subnet 8 on Bittensor).

Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source: CoinDesk favicon CoinDesk