Month: July 2025

Why Bitcoin self-custody is declining in the ETF era

Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and other institutional Bitcoin products may be reshaping a core crypto ethos rooted in Satoshi Nakamoto’s original vision. According to onchain data, Bitcoin self-custody has been steadily declining since January 2024 — the same month Bitcoin spot ETFs were approved. After nearly 15 years of growth, the creation of new Bitcoin (BTC) addresses is slowing down, while active addresses have dropped sharply from nearly 1 million in January 2024 to around 650,000 in late June, reaching levels not seen since 2019. “Since spot ETFs became available…

The GENIUS Stablecoin Bill Prohibits Yield, ETH Stands to Benefit

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The US fresh stablecoin legislation could create more demand for Ether (ETH) and decentralized finance applications, which are primarily based on the Ethereum network, according to analysts. The GENIUS bill, signed into law by US President Donald Trump on Friday, bans yield-bearing stablecoins, cutting off interest-earning opportunities for institutions and retail traders. This type of stablecoin generates interest or returns for the holder through yield-generating mechanisms, like staking or lending. According to crypto analyst Nic Puckrin, the removal of yield on stablecoins “is great news for Ethereum-based DeFi as the…

Strategy Class Action Lawsuits Could Be ‘Multi-Year’ Process

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The securities fraud lawsuits facing Michael Saylor’s company Strategy could take years to play out — if they go anywhere at all, according to legal experts. Strategy, formerly MicroStrategy, pioneered the use of Bitcoin (BTC) as an asset reserve for corporate treasuries. The company has been since 2020 making regular purchases of Bitcoin, with over 601,550 BTC in its balance sheets and no plans to cap the accumulation. Now, Strategy has investors questioning its crypto approach. As of mid-July, at least seven law firms have filed complaints against Strategy. Many…

Bitcoin Drop Gives Way to XLM, LTC, ETC, BNB Altseason

Key points: Continuation of Bitcoin’s consolidation seems likely in the near term, but the trend remains positive as long as the price remains above $110,530. Charts for BNB, XLM, LTC, and ETC are looking positive. Bitcoin (BTC) remains in a consolidation phase as bears thwart the bulls’ attempt to sustain the price above $120,000. According to Fidelity Director of Global Macro Jurrien Timmer, BTC remains right in the middle of its adoption curve compared to internet adoption from past decades. That suggests BTC has more room to run. BTC’s rally…

XRP Open Interest Just Hit A Fresh ATH Above $10 Billion, Will Price Follow Next?

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XRP Open Interest (OI) has surged to a new all-time high, surpassing $10 billion across major crypto exchanges. This jump in futures activity comes as the XRP price climbs toward $3.48, its highest level in years. Historically, rising Open Interest has often coincided with significant price rallies, suggesting the potential for further upside in XRP’s trajectory.   XRP Open Interest Records New ATH Reports from Coinglass have revealed that the total Open Interest in XRP futures has climbed to a fresh ATH of $10.49 billion, reflecting a sharp increase in trading…

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Wall Street Giants JPMorgan, BoA and Citi Eye Stablecoins

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As crypto markets keep a close eye on Capitol Hill for movement on the GENIUS bill, legacy financial institutions are already laying the groundwork for a future where stablecoin payment rails handle trillions of dollars in client transactions. Once a niche tool used primarily by crypto traders to fund exchange accounts, stablecoins have evolved into one of the industry’s most compelling use cases. Major players like JPMorgan, Citigroup and Bank of America are now competing for a share of this growing market. This week’s Crypto Biz newsletter dives into Wall…

Crypto Execs Center Stage As Trump Signs Stablecoin Bill Into Law

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US President Donald Trump signed one of the first bills related to crypto and blockchain of his administration into law on Friday after delays due to debates in the House of Representatives and Senate. In a Friday signing ceremony attended by many cryptocurrency company executives and high-ranking Republicans, including Vice President JD Vance and House Speaker Mike Johnson, Trump signed the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act into law. The president acknowledged the support of several crypto figures in attendance, including Kraken co-CEO David Ripley, Gemini…

Donald Trump Signs Stablecoin Bill Into Law

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US President Donald Trump signed one of the first bills related to crypto and blockchain of his administration into law on Friday after delays due to debates in the House of Representatives and Senate. In a Friday signing ceremony attended by many cryptocurrency company executives and high-ranking Republicans, including Vice President JD Vance and House Speaker Mike Johnson, Trump signed the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act into law. The president acknowledged the support of several crypto figures in attendance, including Kraken co-CEO David Ripley, Gemini…