Jonathan Gould, who previously worked as the chief legal officer of blockchain infrastructure company Bitfury, has been confirmed as the head of the US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) following a Senate vote. In a 50-45 vote in the US Senate on Thursday, a majority of lawmakers voted to confirm Gould to head the banking regulator. In addition to his work at Bitfury, Gould is a partner at the Cleveland-based law firm Jones Day and served as the OCC’s senior deputy comptroller and chief counsel from 2018…
Month: July 2025
Crypto scammer resentenced to 12 years for not paying victim
Nicholas Truglia, a crypto scammer convicted in 2022 and initially sentenced to 18 months in prison, had his sentence extended to 12 years on Thursday for failure to pay back a victim he targeted in 2018. Truglia failed to pay over $20 million in restitution to crypto investor and CEO of the public relations company Transform Group, Michael Terpin, according to Bloomberg. “At sentencing, Mr. Truglia demonstrated a willingness to repay his victim the entire amount stolen,” Judge Alvin Hellerstein wrote in a July 2 order. The order also read:…
Bitcoin Breakout Not Just Hype—$4.4B Inflows Back The Move
Bitcoin has set a new all-time high (ATH) above $112,000, and if on-chain data is to go by, there is some real conviction behind the move. Bitcoin Realized Cap Shows ATH Breakout Not Just Speculative In a new post on X, the on-chain analytics firm Glassnode has talked about the latest trend in the “Realized Cap” of Bitcoin. The Realized Cap is a capitalization model that calculates the asset’s total value by assuming that the ‘true’ value of each coin in circulation is equal to the price at which it…
Stablecoin showdown moves to the House after Senate clears crypto’s landmark bill
▶ Coinbase Website: Coinbase.com ▶ CEX Website: cex.io CNBC’s MacKenzie Sigalos reports on the Senate’s passage of the GENIUS Act — the first federal framework for U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoins — marking a major victory for the crypto industry after a $250 million election push. ▶ Coinbase Website: Coinbase.com ▶ CEX Website: cex.io Youtube version
Bitcoin Smashes Through $117K on Bitstamp
Bitcoin blasted through a fresh all-time high today, touching $117,000 on Bitstamp during a powerful hourly breakout. The hourly chart reveals a strong bullish formation, with the digital asset consolidating for several days in a tight range between $110,000 and $113,000 before vaulting upward in a dramatic green candle. Volume kicked up notably in tandem […] Original
ETH Maxis Predict $3K But Pro Traders Are Skeptical
Key takeaways: ETH futures and options markets show hesitation despite spot ETF inflows and rising TVL figures. Layer-2 growth and lower fees haven’t translated to increased demand for ETH or sustained price momentum. Ether (ETH) price rallied 13.5% over two days, reaching $2,925 on Thursday, but traders remain unconvinced about a near-term move above $3,000. Despite the recent bullish momentum, ETH derivatives markets show a lack of confidence, raising doubts among traders about the potential for further gains. ETH 30-day futures annualized premium. Source: laevitas.ch The Ether monthly futures premium…
Best cryptocurrency to invest in 2025
Bitcoin just broke its all-time high less than 24 hours ago, and altcoins are starting to follow their leader to a much-anticipated rally. Some cryptocurrencies have already started to push up, and overall, the crypto market is green. Now is the time to position yourself for the second half of 2025, a period that most crypto analysts predict will be the golden time for altcoins, also known as the altseason. In this article, we’ll present you with some of the best cryptocurrency to invest in 2025 so you don’t miss…
XRP Flashes Signal That Last Time Preceded A 464% Rally
Reason to trust Strict editorial policy that focuses on accuracy, relevance, and impartiality Created by industry experts and meticulously reviewed The highest standards in reporting and publishing Strict editorial policy that focuses on accuracy, relevance, and impartiality Morbi pretium leo et nisl aliquam mollis. Quisque arcu lorem, ultricies quis pellentesque nec, ullamcorper eu odio. In a new video released June 9, crypto analyst CryptoInsightUK issued a extremely bullish XRP update, citing a convergence of technical signals that he believes could set the stage for a powerful upward move. Drawing parallels…
Bitcoin Price Hits New ATH Above $113,700 Amid Trump Rate Cut Calls
Key Notes Bitcoin’s rally to $113,700 triggered $652.7 million in liquidations with shorts accounting for 88% of losses. Former Binance CEO CZ posted cryptic Bitcoin message gaining 970,000 views during the all-time high surge. Technical indicators show bullish MACD crossover and breakout above Bollinger Bands supporting continued momentum toward $120,000. Bitcoin BTC $111 331 24h volatility: 2.2% Market cap: $2.21 T Vol. 24h: $35.77 B price entered another major upswing on Thursday, July 10, amid a mix of macro optimism and speculative momentum. With US President Trump renewing calls for…
Bitcoin price prediction July 2025
Bitcoin – the OG of all cryptocurrencies – kicked off the whole crypto revolution and still leads the pack. It sets the pace for the entire market. About a month and a half ago, at the end of May 2025, BTC hit a fresh all-time high, just shy of $112,000. Since then, it hasn’t dipped below the $100K mark. So, what’s next for BTC in July? Is Bitcoin a good investment? Where’s the price headed, what should we expect, and what are the key factors that could drive it up…