7th Largest US Bank PNC Partners with Coinbase to Launch Institutional Crypto Services

Key Notes The collaboration enables PNC’s 90,000 corporate clients to access crypto services through integrated banking platforms rather than external exchanges. This partnership represents a broader trend among major US financial institutions embracing digital asset integration following regulatory clarity. PNC joins other major banks like JPMorgan Chase in offering cryptocurrency-related services to meet increasing client demand for digital assets. PNC Bank, the 7th largest bank in the US, announced on July 22 a partnership with Coinbase, marking a significant public move by a major traditional US bank into the digital…

Bitfarms Launches Share Buyback Amid Pivot To AI and HPC Infrastructure

Bitcoin mining company Bitfarms has announced a share buyback program, authorizing the repurchase of up to 49.9 million common shares, or 10% of its public float, over the next 12 months.  The Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) approved the buyback program, and covers repurchases on both the TSX and Nasdaq, according to an announcement on Tuesday. The company’s shares on Nasdaq closed up 16.8%. The daily purchase limit on TSX is capped at 494,918 shares, or 25% of the average daily trading volume for the past six months. On the Nasdaq, total repurchases cannot…

Bitcoin Liquidity Wars Persist But Bulls Aim For $140K

Key takeaways: Bitcoin’s sideways trading results from Binance taker volume turning negative, and the US and Korean BTC premium index showing weak spot demand. BTC holding above $115,000 and strong buyer absorption near this level shows bulls are committed to pushing Bitcoin price to new highs. Bitcoin (BTC) has struggled to maintain momentum after hitting a new all-time high of $123,100 last Monday, and this stalled price action appears to be driven by retail-driven sell pressure, particularly on Binance. According to CryptoQuant, Bitcoin’s Net Taker Volume again turned negative, dropping…

Bitcoin falls as lawmakers grapple with crypto regulation bills: CNBC Crypto World

▶ Coinbase Website: Coinbase.com ▶ CEX Website: cex.io On today’s episode of CNBC Crypto World, bitcoin falls as new data showed consumer prices rose in June. Plus, crypto asset manager Grayscale announces it confidentially filed with the SEC to go public on U.S. markets. And as the House tries to advance crypto legislation, Paul Grewal, chief legal officer at Coinbase, discusses what the bills being considered by Congress would mean for the industry. Chapters 00:00 – CNBC Crypto World, July 15, 2025 0:25 – Bitcoin falls 0:53 – The headlines…

50% of Non-Investors Say They Don’t Understand It Well Enough to Buy

A new report released Tuesday reveals that lack of information remains a major barrier to digital asset adoption among US consumers. The study, commissioned by the National Cryptocurrency Association (NCA), found that nearly 70% of 2,000 non-crypto holders surveyed said they needed more information before they would consider using digital assets.  About half of those polled said they lacked understanding about how crypto works, while many others expressed concerns about security and fraud, as well as the individuals behind projects. The survey found that 34% of participants were open to…

Trump Shares Viral Bitcoin Breakdown — Here’s What He Posted

President Donald Trump has reignited crypto conversations online after sharing a viral video explaining Bitcoin during a U.S. Senate hearing. The clip, which features Director of Research at Coin Center, Peter Van Valkenburgh, offers a powerful defense of Bitcoin’s decentralized nature and its role as public financial infrastructure. What His Bitcoin Message Means As mentioned by MJTruthUltra’s post on X, President Donald Trump has shared a video of Peter Van Valkenburgh, Coin Center’s Director of Research, delivering a powerful and articulate explanation of Bitcoin during a US Senate hearing. Related…

FBI Drops Kraken Founder Investigation as DOJ Closes Jesse Powell Case

Key Notes Federal authorities closed the criminal investigation after finding no evidence of wrongdoing by Powell in the nonprofit case. Court documents reveal Verge Center board members allegedly withheld key communications during civil discovery proceedings. The DOJ’s declination letter helps restore Powell’s reputation as Kraken prepares for potential US public listing. In a major development for the crypto industry, the US Justice Department has quietly ended its probe into Jesse Powell, returning dozens of laptops, phones, and devices seized during a 2023 raid on his home. Contrary to initial media…

Bitcoin, Stocks And Altcoins Move Toward New Houses

Key points: Bitcoin is facing selling near $120,000, but the bears have failed to pull the price below $115,000, indicating that buyers remain in command. Select major altcoins continue to charge higher, signaling the arrival of an altseason Bitcoin (BTC) continues to face selling near $120,000, but a positive sign is that the bulls have not allowed the price to dip below $115,000 in the past few days. That suggests the bulls are buying every minor dip and have kept up the pressure. The spot BTC exchange-traded funds registered a…

Analyst Drops ‘Realistic’ Price Predictions For Bitcoin, Ethereum, LINK, BNB, And Aptos

As the crypto market gears up for what many expect to be a major bull run in 2025, top analysts are beginning to share their most realistic price predictions for leading digital assets like Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Chainlink (LINK), Binance Coin (BNB), Aptos (APT), and others. Though their forecasts vary in optimism, there’s a shared consensus that significant gains are likely on the horizon.  Bitcoin, Ethereum, LINK, BNB And Aptos Price Forecast  As excitement builds around the next potential crypto bull run, well-known crypto analyst and YouTube host Altcoin…