Bitcoin braces for tariff shock, but ETFs could cushion the blow

Ongoing tariff risks could hurt Bitcoin’s safe haven narrative in the short term, according to a Bitfinex expert. Bitcoin’s (BTC)bullish case has long relied on its role as a hedge against inflation and geopolitical risk. However, the asset is now facing pressure from evolving U.S. trade policy, Jag Kooner, Head of Derivatives at Bitfinex, said in comments to crypto.news. That said, Kooner noted that Bitcoin holds advantages it lacked in previous cycles—particularly growing institutional adoption and increasing exchange-traded fund flows. These developments could make BTC more resilient than equities in…

Breaking XRP News About SEC Approval of ETF

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Analyst Predicts 50% “Moonshot” For XRP Price If This Line Breaks

Crypto analyst Jaydee has predicted a 50% rally for the XRP price. He highlighted a resistance level, which the altcoin needs to break above on its BTC pair to record this massive uptrend.  XRP Price Eyes 50% Rally With Break Above $2.20 In an X post, Jaydee predicted that the XRP price will record a 50% “moonshot” rally once it breaks above the $0.00002 resistance level on its Bitcoin pair. XRP has since broken above this resistance level, suggesting that this moonshot rally may be imminent, with the altcoin surging…

Japan’s Remixpoint steps up Bitcoin bet with $215 million raise

The Tokyo-based firm is doubling down on its Bitcoin strategy, now setting its sights on growing its reserve to the thousands. According to a July 9 disclosure, Remixpoint has secured 31.5 billion yen, worth approximately $215 million, through its latest round of financing. Every yen of the funds will go toward buying more Bitcoin (BTC) purchases, boosting the accumulation streak it commenced back in 2024. The company also revealed its short-term mission, which is to grow its holdings to 3,000 BTC. Per its statement, the actual number of coins acquired will…

BTC Sleeps And ETH Moves

Ethereum has finally pushed above the critical $2,600 level after weeks of range-bound trading, marking a potential turning point in its price structure. This breakout comes as bullish momentum builds, with Ethereum now preparing for a possible expansion toward the $2,800 resistance level—a zone that has repeatedly rejected upward attempts since early May. The coming days will be decisive in shaping Ethereum’s short-term trajectory, especially if bulls manage to drive the price beyond this key barrier. Related Reading A breakout above $2,800 would not only signal renewed strength in Ethereum…

The Blockchain Group set to expand trading of its Bitcoin-backed shares via US OTCID listing

The Blockchain Group is set to broaden its global reach with a US OTCID secondary listing alongside companies like Air France KLM and Nestlé. The Blockchain Group, Europe’s first Bitcoin Treasury Company listed on Euronext Growth Paris, is in the final steps of getting listed on the US OTCID market — a platform that provides a transparent and regulated environment for international companies to engage US investors. According to the official press release, the Blockchain Group chose OTCID for its US listing because it follows financial reporting standards compatible with…

TAO Alpha appoints YouTuber Mark Moss as Chief Bitcoin Strategist to build BTC treasury

U.K.-based firm TAO Alpha PLC appoints internet personality and BTC advocate Mark Moss as its Chief Bitcoin Strategist to establish its a BTC treasury as part of its rebranding. According to a press release received by crypto.news, the publicly listed artificial intelligence and infrastructure company is planning to rebrand itself as Satsuma Technology. As part of this rebranding effort, the company will establish its own Bitcoin (BTC) treasury strategy under the guidance of Mark Moss. Mark Moss will be appointed as the company’s Chief Bitcoin Strategist starting from August 1,…

Bitcoin Price Watch: Consolidation Continues—But Not for Long

Bitcoin hovered at $109,053 to $109,500 in today’s morning session, underpinned by a market capitalization of $2.16 trillion and 24-hour trading volume of $21.07 billion. Price action remained tightly coiled between $108,198 and $109,500 over the last day, hinting at potential breakout volatility in the near term. Bitcoin Price structure on the daily chart has […] Original

Polygon to Launch Heimdall v2 Hard Fork on Thursday

Polygon is set to deploy its most complex hard fork to date on Thursday, upgrading its proof-of-stake blockchain with a new consensus layer dubbed Heimdall 2.0. In an X post, Polygon Foundation CEO Sandeep Nailwal said the upgrade enhances the backbone of Polygon’s proof-of-stake (PoS) blockchain. It will replace legacy components dating back to 2018 and 2019 with newer infrastructure.  “This is the most technically complex hard fork Polygon PoS has seen since its launch in 2020,” Nailwal wrote, adding that it will improve finality, user experience and the network’s…

Crypto.com Teams Up With Emirates to Launch Crypto Payments

Key Notes Emirates is partnering with Crypto.com to allow crypto payments. The partnership is expected to increase the use cases of cryptocurrency in the region. Dubai strengthens its position as a blockchain and digital asset innovation hub. Emirates, a leading global airline, has partnered with cryptocurrency exchange and payments platform Crypto.com to enable crypto payments for its services. The two companies have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to integrate Crypto.com Pay into Emirates’ payment infrastructure. Implementation is expected to begin next year, making sure the new feature upholds security…